Operating Instructions

DVD Player / Video Cassette Recorder

(DVD/CD Player with MP3 and Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder)

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Accessories

Remote Control

EUR7615KA0

AC Mains lead

RJA0043-1C

RF lead

VJA0728-A

Remote Control Batteries

AA, UM3 or R6

Please read through all these operating instructions (especially the safety information) before connecting or operating this unit, or adjusting any settings.

Inside of product

Produktets innside (Norwegian)

This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

Please observe copyright laws when recording sound tracks and film.

Do not install, or place this unit, in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.

Do not obstruct the unit???s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on the unit.S

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations. a

Do not remove outer cover to prevent electric shock. There are no user serviceable parts inside.Caution !

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

 Only transport and set up this equipment in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it. Only connect leads when all the parts of this equipment, the TV and other equipment are switched off.

 Only clean the outside of this equipment, using a soft cloth and no cleaning fluid. The mains lead must not be used for other equipment.

 Do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

In case of rapid temperature changes, do not operate this equipment for minimum of 1 hour.

 Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

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RF coaxial lead

(supplied)

21-pin scart lead

(not supplied)

On Screen Display

Clock setting : MAN.

Setting up

Set up the connections shown here and connect the mains lead (supplied) to your AC IN.  The RF (radio frequency) coaxial lead must be connected for TV reception,

even if the video recorder is already connected with a 21-pin scart lead.

 For more information about the remote control buttons and cursors see pages 4-5.

Note: If the selection for the Country menu does not appear after switching on the unit, you can restart the automatic setting; see page 10. An incorrect setting of time or date (observe summer- and wintertime) will influence the timer recording.

Automatic Setting with Q Link

Download

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If your TV is equipped with Q Link or with a similar function from other manufacturers (see note), the TV programme positions can be downloaded with a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead (not supplied).

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 49

VCR display

The programme positions must be tuned on the TV first.  Connect the scart lead.

 Set the AV channel of the TV.

 Set the remote control to VCR .  Switch on the unit .

 Downloading of the TV data starts.

 When the channel indication stops flashing on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

Note about R: The following systems from other manufacturers have a similar function to Q Link from

Panasonic. List of registered trademarks: Q Link (Panasonic), DATA LOGIC (Metz), Easy Link (Philips), Megalogic (Grundig), SMARTLINK (Sony)

Main menu

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Manual download start

VCR / DVD Controls

VCR display

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DVD display

The functions of these buttons can be operated by the remote control or directly on the unit. In this description, the remote control symbols are used in most cases.

TV Operations

To set the remote control code to operate the TV, see page 23.

Switch the TV on and off.

Select TV or AV channel.

Switch the screen format between the wide screen and other formats.

Select the TV channel.

Operate the TV volume.

General Operations

Standby/on switch */ |

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.

Menu Operation (indicated by  ) These buttons are also used as cursors in order to select items on the menu.

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Select or Store Operation

EXIT a menu

Direct input (indicated by 1)....) by pressing numeric buttons

Clear settings

Operate REPLAY Function.

Press this button during playback.

Switch the remote control to VCR, DVD or TV

To select the input press this button repeatedly: VCR channel, A1, A2, A3 (front input) or dc (DVD)

Switch the output from

VCR to DVD or vice versa.

Not for DVD OUT (see page 9, 12)

VCR Display

On Screen Display

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Direct TV Recording

The |DIRECTTVREC| button allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV, if your TV is equipped with Q Link or with a similar function from other manufacturers (see page 3) and connected

with a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead (not supplied).

OTR Function (OTR = One Touch Recording) REC/OTR

To record for a specific length of time, press this button on the VCR. You can extend the recording time from 30, 60, 120, 180 to 240 minutes by pressing the button repeatedly.

The selected length of recording time will appear on the VCR display. To stop in advance press Stop <.

If you want to watch another TV programme at the same time as you are recording, select the channel on the TV.

Tape Speed

Press |DISPLAY| until [REMAIN] on the VCR display appears.

Press |SP/LP/EP| before recording, in order to select the tape speed for the recording. Make sure that the remaining time on the cassette is longer than the time set for recording, otherwise the whole programme cannot be recorded.

The following information appears on the VCR display:

Note: Distorted pictures produced when playing back some cassettes (e.g. type E300) after LP or EP recordings are not functional faults.

Timer recording with On Screen Menu

With the On Screen Menu you can programme Timer recordings (up to 16 programmes).

Switch on and set the TV to the video output channel and insert a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab into the VCR.

Switch the remote control to VCR .

Press |PROG/CHECK| to display [Timer recording] menu and press |ENTER|.

Set the channel [Pos].

You can use the cursors  on the remote control to move around the menu, in order to make changes.

Set the recording [Date], day or week.

For example: Sa means that the programme will be recorded every Saturday, or Mo - Sa means that the programme will be recorded every day from Monday to Saturday.

Set the [Start] time. If you keep this button pressed down , the time will change in 30 minute jumps.

Set the [Stop] time.

Set the Tape Speed [SP], [LP], [EP] or [A] (automatic).

In the setting A (automatic), the VCR automatically switches (with a short picture distortion) to the slow tape speed LP, to record the programme as long as possible, if the remaining tape time is not long enough.

The preset [VPS / PDC] settings can be manually changed.

[ON] The broadcaster provides VPS / PDC signals. If the program is starting earlier or later than planned the timer recording will be synchronised to the actual broadcast start.

Important ! The time and date settings must be exactly same as programme information (programme magazine). If there is a special VPS / PDC time noted, it must be used. (The recording can not start, if the settings are not exact.) [- - -] The broadcaster does not provide VPS / PDC signals.

[OFF] The broadcaster providing VPS / PDC signals, but the function is turned off. With this setting you have to add to the start and stop time so that the whole film can be recorded completely, just in case the film is broadcasted out of the planned time.

To store the programme, press |ENTER|.

In order to preset other recordings, repeat this procedure.

Press |TIMER| to switch the VCR to Standby mode for Timer recording. Make sure that in the VCR display appears.

DVD display

VCR display

VCR Recording

Timer recording with ShowView

Switch on and set the TV to the video output channel, insert a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab into the VCR and set the remote control to VCR operation.

 Press |ShowView|

 Enter the ShowView number. For correction use .  To access [Timer recording], press |ENTER|.

 If the channel name is not set automatically, select the channel [Pos] and store with |ENTER|. The name of channel will be saved. To modify the [Name], see page 10.

 Set the tape speed [SP], [LP], [EP] or [A] (automatic).  Check the remaining tape time.

 To store the programme, press |ENTER| .

 To preset other recordings repeat the procedure.

 Press |TIMER| to switch the VCR to Standby mode. Make sure that in the VCR display  appears.

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Recording with Intelligent Timer Function

To easily set the Timer for programmes often broadcasted on the same channel and time each day (for example series),

Note: These functions can be also used with the VCR buttons: |INTELLIGENT TIMER|, |TIMER REC| When [Shipping condition], [Auto - Setup Restart] etc. has been carried out, Intelligent Timer data will be lost. To use Intelligent Timer Function, at least one timer recording has to be done.

Cancel Standby mode for Timer recording

Press |TIMER| and in the VCR display will disappear.

Now you can playback a cassette or make a recording.

After that, you must press the button again to switch the VCR to the Standby mode for Timer recording.

Check the Timer recording

Press |PROG/CHECK| to display the [Timer recording] menu.

Press |EXIT| to quit the menu.

Delete or change a Timer recording

Press |PROG/CHECK| to display the [Timer recording] menu.

Use to select the entry to be changed, press |CANCEL| to delete the Timer recording.

Use to select the entry to be changed, press |ENTER|, change entry with  .

Press |ENTER| to store these changes.

Press |EXIT| to quit the menu or press |TIMER| to switch the VCR to Standby mode.

Synchronous recording (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3)

To copy synchronous from the DVD, VCD, CD or MP3 to a VHS tape.

Switch the remote control to DVD .

Set the beginning of the scene with Playback 9and Pause

Switch the remote control to VCR .

Select the Disc channel (dc) by pressing |AV|

Set the beginning of the recording with , Playback9and Pause

Press |REC|

Start the recording, press Pause (disc will start the playback synchronous).

Note: Music or films with copy protection or with the NTSC format can not be recorded.

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Programme List

The List of the Timer recordings are stored if the recordings are longer than 15 minutes (EP mode 25 minutes)

Press |SEARCH| to display the [Programme List].

Select the programme .

By pressing the |SEARCH| button again, the VCR will wind the tape to the selected programme and start to playback.

If you select another programme, press |SEARCH| again, the playback will stop and the [Programme List] will appear.

Press |EXIT| to quit the menu.and the cassette was not removed.

Note: If you have removed the cassette, or the power supply was interrupted, the Intro-Jet Scan will be activated when pressing the |SEARCH| button.

To quickly find the beginning of a programme, press forward INDEX , or press backward INDEX .

This function only works on playback mode or in stop mode. Depending on how many times you press these INDEX buttons (up to a maximum of 20 times), the VCR will search through the tape to find the start of the programme,

and will automatically start playback (for each programme which is longer than 5 minutes).

For example, if you press the INDEX button three times, the VCR will search for the third programme. To cancel the Index Search System, press Stop < .

Main menu

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Setting the Audio playback

Main menu

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VCR Functions

Setting of On Screen Displays (OSD)



Timer recording

Tuning

Clock setting

Other settings

Timer recording

Tuning

Clock setting

Other settings



Select [Other settings] 

 Access by pressing |ENTER| Select [OSD] 

 Select the input field Select the settings 

 Store by pressing |ENTER|

Press |EXIT|

For tapes recorded with audio dubbing function,

select [MIX] to hear the mono and Hi-Fi audio track together.

While playback you can select the sound track with the |AUDIO| button.

Main menu

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Setting of SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback)

 Press |MENU|

Timer recording

Tuning

Clock setting

Other settings



Select [Other settings] 

 Access by pressing |ENTER| Select [SQPB] 

 Select the input field Select the settings 

 Store by pressing |ENTER|

Press |EXIT|

SQPB settings:

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Note: Distorted pictures during these playback function are not functional faults.

Main menu

Clock setting

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Setting the Brightness

If the broadcaster is providing the time signal,

Main menu

Timer recording Tuning

Clock setting

Other settings

the Time and Date is set automatically [Clock setting] is set on [AUTO].

To set the time manually:

Timer recording Tuning

Clock setting Other settings

of the VCR display (in standby mode)

 Press |MENU|

Select [Other settings] 

Clock setting

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 Press |MENU|

Select [Clock setting] 

 Access by pressing |ENTER| Select [VCR display] 



Clock setting : MAN.

 Access by pressing |ENTER| Select [MAN.] 

 Access by pressing |ENTER| Set the Time and Date 

 Store these settings by pressing |ENTER|

 Select the input field Select the settings 

 Store by pressing |ENTER|

Press |EXIT|



Press |EXIT|

Adjust the Brightness of the VCR display:

Remote Control setting

To use a second Panasonic VCR

To operate both of them, adjust remote control:

 hold |ENTER| and press |1| to operate VCR1 hold |ENTER| and press |2| to operate VCR2

VCR Tuning

Setting the sound system

Change the order of the Channel

Main menu

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This system can receive transmissions which are broadcast with NICAM sound.

positions and the names of the TV station

Timer recording Tuning

Clock setting Other settings

This isasoundsystemwithtwosoundchannels which broadcasts either stereo sound

or two separate mono channels

Main menu

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Setting a new Channel

Main menu

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Restart Automatic settings

Timer recording Tuning

Clock setting Other settings

Add / Delete / Move a Channel on the list

Timer recording

Tuning

Clock setting

 Press |MENU|

 Select [Tuning] 

Access by pressing |ENTER|

Tuning

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 Select [Auto - Setup Restart] 

Press |ENTER|

Tuning

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Manual

Auto - Setup Restart

 Confirm by pressing |ENTER|

Main menu

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Restoring the original settings

Timer recording Tuning

Clock setting

of the VCR (Shipping condition)

 Press |MENU|

Select [Tuning] 

Tuning

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 Access by pressing |ENTER| Select [Shipping condition] 

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Manual

Auto - Setup Restart Download Shipping condition

 Press |ENTER|

Disconnect the unit from AC mains for one minute.Confirm by pressing |ENTER|

Receiver

(not supplied)

Connecting a Receiver

With some Satellite- or Digital Receivers it is possible to start a Timer recording, with a 21-pin scart lead (not supplied) by using EXT LINK function. (Please read the operating instructions for your Satellite- or Digital Receiver for further information).

Decoder (not supplied)

Connecting a Decoder

With a 21-pin scart lead (not supplied) connect a Decoder to AV2. This device is used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).

Main menu

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Controls for external recordings

Set the Channel to Decoder

Timer recording

Tuning

Clock setting

Other settings

VCR now recording

with a Satellite Receiver

Press |MENU|

Select [Other settings] 

Access by pressing |ENTER|

Select [AV2] 

Select the input field

Select the settings 

Store by pressing |ENTER|

Press |EXIT|

After you have preset the recording in the Satellite Receiver, set the VCR on Standby Recording by pressing |EXT LINK| on the

this programme

VCR display

VCR . As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satellite Receiver, the VCR will record it. This notice is displayed on the screen. In order to delete this notice, press |ENTER|. To stop the recording, press the EXT LINK button on the VCR.

Note: The programmes to be recorded on your VCR should not overlap with the recordings of the Satellite Receiver.

AV LINK Function

You can select the TV or video reception with the |AV LINK| button.

If video reception has been selected, the VCR display will indicate VCR.

[EXT LINK2] To control external recording with some Satellite Receiver (Videosignal).

[EXT LINK1] For a Digital Receiver which transmits a special control signal for recordings,

for example the F.U.N. Receiver (TU-DSF31). [EXT] To connect an external equipment (e.g. TV),

the EXT LINK button on the VCR is not activated. [DECODER] To connect an external decoder

External source on AV3

Connect your external source (for example: Video Camcorder) to the front input. To select A3 press

|INPUT SELECT AV|

repeatedly. The sound will be recorded on the HiFi audio tracks and the mono audio track. To record only mono use L-audio input.

Connect the Audio / Video cable (white=L, red=R, yellow=video) according to the colours / markings of the terminals.

The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal (only DVD OUT).

If your TV is supporting RGB, then connect a 21 pin scart lead with AV1 (TV) to reach the best picture quality for DVD playback,

For RGB setting see page 18.

Analogue recording: You can record to a Mini Disc (MD) or audio cassette or connect to a Dolby Pro Logic amplifier.

You can choose the DVD picture by changing the TV channel.

Note: Do not connect the unit through another video cassette recorder. Connect directly to the TV, otherwise the picture may not be displayed correctly due to the copy guard.

Connecting with Optical digital audio lead

Connecting an Active subwoofer

You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting an active subwoofer.

Optical digital

audio lead

(not supplied)

Insert fully,

with this side facing up

VCR / DVD

Digital amplifiers with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination, Mini Disc or CD recorder

(not supplied)

Turn the BASS-function to [BASS PLUS ON] to boost the output from the subwoofer (see page 17).

Adjust the volume of the subwoofer to suit your preference.

Note:

If you connect an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic decoder you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy surround sound.

The Dolby Pro Logic decoder will not function correctly if [A.SRD] (ADVANCED SURROUND) and [BASS PLUS] is on. Turn [A.SRD] and [BASS PLUS] off.

Change of initial settings

Select [Yes] in [PCM Down conversion] (see page 18).

Adjust the settings to suit the equipment you have connected.

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

You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD. The recording equipment should handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16 bit . Change the settings in the SETUP menu [AUDIO] as follows.

Note: VCR audio signal is not connected to DVD OUT terminal.

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IMPORTANT

If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to default settings. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

DVD Easy Setup

Select DVD output

Switch remote control to DVD

Select desired language  

Press |ENTER| to confirm

Press |SETUP| or |RETURN| to exit the screen

Initialsettingsforthe unit can be adjusted in a easywayintheshownsuccession.

Adjust thesettingswiththebuttonson theremotecontrol  .

Please select your TV type

Normal (4:3)

Widescreen (16:9)

Howdoyouwantthewidescreenpicture

displayed on the normal (4:3) TV?

Pan&Scan style (cutsidesandfillscreen)

Letterbox style (blackbandstopandbottom)

Do you have a unit connected

totheOPTICALoutput?

No

Yes

Doestheunitconnectedhave

a built-in DTS decoder?

No

Yes

Doestheunitconnectedhave abuilt-inDolbyDigital decoder?

No

Yes

Doestheunitconnectedhave

abuilt-inMPEG decoder?

No

Yes

Wouldyouliketosetachildlock

password now?

No

Yes

Pleaseentera4-digitpassword

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TV screen formats

TherearetwotypesofTVformat,4:3or16:9.The16:9formatcorrespondstoWidescreen.

When you select [Widescreen (16:9)], the following setting [Pan&Scan / Letterbox] will be skipped. Note: This may not work with some discs.

Pan&Scan

Ifyouhavearegulartelevision(4:3format)andwishtoview16:9softwareinthePan&Scan style, (if the disc supports this format). Expands the picture to fill the screen from top to bottom without distortion. However, the edges of the picture are cut off.

Letterbox

If you have a regular television (4:3 format) and wish to view 16:9 software in the Letterbox style. The whole picture is displayed, but black bands appear top and bottom of the screen.

OPTICAL (optical output)

If you have connected the player with an Optical digital audio lead to a digital amplifier or an amplifier with a built-in decoder to the OPTICAL output, select [Yes].

If you have selected [No] above, the next setting is [Child lock password]

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Method of coding multi channel audio signals. Realistic sound effects are possible.

Select [Yes] when you connect the player to a unit with built-in DTS decoder.

Dolby Digital

Method of coding and compression of more channel audio signals, developed by Dolby Laboratories. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc. Dolby Digital is used in many cinema, digital television programmes, DVDs and video games around the world.

Select [Yes] when you connect the player to a unit with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

MPEG

Select[Yes] whenyouconnecttheplayertoaunitwithabuilt-inMPEG decoder.

Child lock password

You can prevent the play back of DVDs when you enter a password.

Password

Enter a 4-digit password.

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Screen display

Screen display

Starting play from a selected track (VCD, CD)

While stopped, enter a track number using the remote control.

Example: To select track 18, by pressing the numeric buttons Playback starts from the selected track.

Note: This may not work with some discs.

Frame by frame viewing (DVD, VCD)

While paused, press or on the remote control. The frame changes each time you press the buttons.

The frames change in succession if you press and hold the button. Pressing Pause also activates forward frame-by-frame.

Note: You cannot move backwards frame by frame with VIDEO CD.

Slow-motion playback (DVD, VCD)

 Press Pause during playback

 Press SLOW , the speed of slow-motion increases by up to 5 steps by pressing the button repeatedly.

 Press Playback 9to restart playback.

Note: You cannot move backwards with VIDEO CD during slow-motion.

by up to 5 steps by pressing the button repeatedly (for MP3 only 1 step possible).

\MY FAVOURITES\

Track 01 -special remix-

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

ENTER to select

PLAY MODE to add to PLAYLIST

DVD Playback

MP3 menu

Press |MENU|

Press SKIP to select the page before or page after

Select Folder (GROUP) 

Select MP3 Title 

Select |PLAY MODE| to add Title to [PLAYLIST]

Press |ENTER| playback MP3 Title

Press Stop <to stop playback (press Playback 9 to continue playback)

Press Stop <

Programme playback and Random playback (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3)

Press |PLAY MODE| while stopped, to display the screen [PROGRAM].

Select the numbers of the tracks with the

numeric buttons 1).... or cursor buttons  and press |ENTER|. (To clear an input, select [No.] and press |CANCEL| button.)

Select  [PLAYLIST]

Press |ENTER|, now begins in the programmed sequence.You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose.

Press Stop <to Exit programme mode (press Playback 9to continue programme)

Press Stop <

Select [PLAYLIST]

Press |EXIT| the programme is retained in memory.Exiting programme mode

Note: The programme is cleared when the unit is turned off, or the disc tray is opened.

Press |PLAY MODE| while stopped

Select  [CLEAR LIST]

Press |ENTER|

Press |EXIT|Clear the [PLAYLIST]

RANDOM playback

Press |PLAY MODE| while stopped

Select  [RANDOM]

Press |ENTER| (to exit RANDOM mode press two times Stop <)

Chapter review (DVD)

 Press9for 5 sec. during playback of a DVD

The beginning of each chapter starts for some seconds. Playback starts from the point where you stopped.

Note: Chapter Review feature works only within a title.

DVD menus

DVD???s can have several menus. The menu is displayed when you press |TOP MENU| may be different from the menu displayed when you press |MENU|.

Note: The function of these buttons is different for every disc.

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

SET POSITION A

SET POSITION B

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Note: Repeat playback does not work if the elapsed playback time is not shown on the unit???s display. There is no mode for repeating the whole DVD.

Repeat of a Video-CD (VCD)

Press Stop <during playback until PBC PLAY disappears from the display.

Enter the number of the desired track.

Press |REPEAT| (to Exit Repeat mode press Stop <).

A-B Repeat Playback (DVD, VCD ,CD, MP3)

Press |A-B REPEAT| during playback.

Press |ENTER| at the starting point (A).

Press |ENTER| at the finishing point (B).

To cancel this function, press |A-B REPEAT| and wait until the is switched off. The unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point B, when the end of the title/track is reached.You can repeat a section between points A and B within a title or track.

Note: A-B repeat playback does not work if the elapsed playback time is not shown on the unit???s display.

Resume function (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3)

 Press Stop <during playback, the unit remembers the position.

 Press Playback while symbol [ ] in the DVD display is flashing. Playback restarts from the position you stopped it.

Press Stop < during playback.

Press Stop <until [ ] disappears from the DVD???s display.Cancel the Resume function

Note: The resume function does not work if the playback time is not displayed. The position is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the unit is switched to standby.

Replaying a scene (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3)

Press |REPLAY| during playback.

The player skips back a few seconds each time, to replay parts of scenes.

Note: You cannot skip beyond the beginning of a track or title. This feature doesn???t work with some discs.

Skipping chapters or tracks (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3)

Press SKIP BCduring playback or while paused. Each press increases the number chapters or tracks skipped.

POSITION MEMORY function (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3)

This function allows you to memorise a position to start from even after switching the unit to standby or changing discs.

You can memorise positions for up to five different discs at time. Press |POSITION MEMORY| during playback.

 Press Stop <to clear the position before playback.

Start playback after switching to standby

 Press Playback to start playback from the memorised position and the position is cleared.

ADVANCED SURROUND NORMAL (1)

BASS PLUS ON

PICTURE : CINEMA 1

DIALOGUE ENHANCER ON

to input your personal 4-digit password CANCEL to delete

DVD Settings

ADVANCED SURROUND (DVD) Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only

Turn [ADVANCED SURROUND] off if it causes distortion.

BASS PLUS (DVD, VCD, CD)

DIALOGUE ENHANCER (DVD) Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only

[DIALOGUE ENHANCER ON] (on Digital OPTICAL output only with PCM-Signal)

[DIALOGUE ENHANCER OFF] Factory presetIncrease the volume and clarity of speech or dialogue during playback.

Recalling your settings with one button (DVD, VCD, CD)

This feature allows the settings that you made for ADVANCED SURROUND, BASS, CINEMA and

Storing the settings in memory: Press and hold the button |ONE TOUCH MEMORY|

until[MEMORYON]onthedisplayappears. The settings remain in the memory even if you turn the unit off.

To cancel: Press the button |ONE TOUCH MEMORY| to set the factory preset [MEMORYOFF] appears in the display.

Recalling the settings: Press the button |ONE TOUCH MEMORY|

[MEMORYON] appears in the display.DIALOGUE ENHANCER to be stored and recalled with just one button press.

Subtitles (DVD)

 Press |SUBTITLE| during playback

The language changes each time you press the button or . To switch subtitle display off, select [OFF] (see page 18, 19).

Child lock password (DVD)

Press |SET UP|

Select [Child lock] 

Settings

Select [On - - - -] 

Input your 4-digit password, if you enter a wrong number press |CANCEL|

Press |ENTER| to store the password

Press |SETUP| to exit the SETUP screenonly for DVD-VIDEO discs available

By choosing the rating level you can prohibit viewing certain scenes of a disc or complete discs. (This may not work with some discs.) Don???t forget your password.

Note: If you have forgotten your password see page 23.

Sound and Picture DVD settings

Press |DISPLAY| during playback

Press |DISPLAY| the OSD menu appears

DVD Settings

DISC

VIDEO

AUDIO

DISPLAY

DEMO

EASYSET

SETUP DISPLAY

SETUP DEMO

A demonstration of the unit???s On-Screen displays, select [Off] or [On].

Press any button to stop the DEMO mode.

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

TRACK 1/2

to select ENTER to access

CD-DA

TRACK 1/2

to select ENTER to access

X

MP3

FOLDER (1/18)

to select ENTER to access

X

XY

[Z DIGITAL OUT

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.

These can damage the unit.

Label must face upward.

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Disc-formats

DVD-Video, DVD-R (R4.7), CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video-CD, CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video-CD formatted discs) Note: It may not be able to playback some CD-R/RW due to the condition of the recording.

DVD-formats

This unit includes a 2-channel Dolby Digital decoder. Connect the analog outputs (Left and Right) to an external Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder to enjoy 4 channel surround sound (Left, Center, Right and Surround) or connect the digital audio output of this unit to an external multi channel Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy programs in up to 5.1 channel surround sound. (Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, Subwoofer).

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

???Dolby???, ???Pro Logic??? and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This unit does not have a DTS-decoder. Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS-decoder to enjoy DVD???s with this mark \. ??????DTS?????? and ??????DTS Digital Surround?????? are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.

DVD Glossary

Bitstream: This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data before it is decoded into its various channels.

Dolby Digital: A technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that allows audio (mono up through 5.1 channels) to be conveniently transmitted, stored and reproduced in high fidelity. Dolby Digital is used in many movie theatres, digital television programs, DVDs and video

games around the world.

DTS Digital Surround: This surround system is used in many movie theatres around the world. 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 equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Field: One frame is made up of 2 fields.

A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames.

Field still: A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so

picture quality is lower.

Frame: Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 25/30 frames shown each second.

Frame still: A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. Letterbox: When a rectangular picture is displayed on a normal TV, with black bands top

and bottom.

Optical digital audio lead: Electronic signals are converted to optical signals for output to an amplifier. This reduces noise caused by electronic interference.

Pan&Scan: Expands a 16:9 widescreen picture to fill a 4:3 normal TV screen. The edges of the picture are cut off, but there are no black bands or distortion to the picture.

PCM (pulse code modulation): PCM is the digital method used when recording music CDs.

DVDs have a greater volume so they use linear PCM, which has a higher sampling rate. Playback control: If a Video CD has ???playback control??? written on it or its jacket, it means that

particular scenes or information can be selected for viewing interactively on the television,

using the menu screen. This unit can playback Video CDs with playback control. Title/Chapter: DVD???s are divided up into large sections, titles and smaller sections, chapters.

The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers. Track: Video CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks, and the numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers.

TV-screen formats: TVs have 2 different formats 4:3 (normal) or 16:9 (widescreen).

I-TIMER

Easy Guide

OSD

SQPB

SUPER

Long Play

AUTO

Long Play

Intro-Jet

Scan

Jet Rewind

R

External

Link

NTSC

Playback

REC/OTR

VPS/PDC

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page 7

page 9

page 6, 7

page 6, 7

page 7, 8

page 5

page 3, 6

page 11

page 8

page 6

page 6

page 7

Information about the VCR

VCR Special Features

I-TIMER: Through this INTELLIGENT TIMER function the programming and the recording will be even easier than before. The INTELLIGENT TIMER is storing the programme data up to 8 timer recordings. For example, if you want to record the continuation of your favourite series, you need only to press the I-TIMER button and the stored programme data will be displayed with today's date. Now you can select the programme, and with the confirmation of the TIMER REC button the programming is ready.

If your remote control is not at hand, you are also able to programme directly with the button on your VCR.

Easy Guide OSD: The Easy Guide OSD is directing you directly step by step to the destination. There is a big number of different individual settings and languages, with a quick overview of all functions.

Super VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB): You want to watch from time to time tapes which are

recorded with an S-VHS VCR? No problem anymore: This VCR can playback tapes in VHS quality, which are recorded with the S-VHS and S-VHS-ET format.

SUPER Long Play: The Super Long play (EP mode) gives you the possibility to record three times longer than in Standard Play mode (SP). You can record up to 720 minutes = 12 hours on a 240 minutes cassette.

AUTO Long Play: If the rest of the tape length is shorter than the needed tape time, this VCR is supporting a recording mode, that the VCR will automatically change from Standard Play (SP) to Long Play (LP) to complete the recording of the film.

Intro-Jet Scan: To check the content of the tape, you can use the Search button to playback 10 seconds of every recording. If you found the title, simply press the Play button to watch the film.

Jet Rewind: The Panasonic VCRs are equipped with a Jet Rewind Drive. To rewind a E180 cassette it will take only 60 seconds. For convenient winding and searching, the tape transportation speeding up extremely fast and is stopping softly in very short time.

Q Link: With an Euro AV connection and with the Q Link function the VCR is able to communicate with the TV:

copying automatically the tuning positions of the TV

after finishing the playback, the VCR will switchautomatically into Standby mode if you switch of the TV

one touch on DIRECT TV REC and the VCR will record the film you are watching on the TV

if you insert a tape into your VCR, the TV in Standby mode will be switched automatically on.

External Link: With External Link the timer recording from the Satellite- or Digital Receiver is now very simple. Set your programme in the receiver and switch your VCR with the External Link function into the Standby mode and in the stated time the recording will start automatically.

NTSC Playback: In Europe colour system PAL is mainly used, but some other country using NTSC colour format. With the NTSC Playback function of the VCR you can watch a NTSC VHS tape

(for example: from overseas) on your PAL TV.

REC/OTR: When you want to record manually you can easily set the recording time to 30, 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes, only by pressing the REC/OTR button repeatedly. The selected recording time will be displayed.

VPS/PDC: Some stations broadcasting this signal to control the start and stop time of a timer recorded programme. The VCR can interpret this signal to record correctly the beginning and end of the film also if the broadcasting time is shifted (for example if a live show is running longer than scheduled).

ShowView: The ShowView numbers make it extremely easy to set the VCR for timer recording. Only by typing the numeric code (for example out of the TV magazine) and the VCR will translate this number into the timer recording data. After the data are confirmed (by pressing the TIMER REC button) the recording is already programmed.

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Troubleshooting

The display is not illuminated

Themains lead is not connected. Check the connection.

Safety devices are operating.

Disconnect the unit from AC mains for one minute,

then check if the unit can be operated. TheVCR display is set to OFF.

Settings can be changed (see page 9).

The display is illuminated, but the unit cannot operate:

Theunit is in Timer recording Standby mode.

Cancel Standby mode by pressing the TIMER button. Thechild lock is activated.

Settings can be changed (see page 8).

Tape transport noise

During JET SEARCH the tape transport noise will increase. This is not a functional fault.

The recording function does not work correctly

TheVCR display is flashing when you try to record. In order to record, use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab (see page 8).

The Programmed recording function does not work.

The time and date must be set correctly (see page 9).

TheVCR does not record, even though the recording has been programmed. Set the start time and the time to stop recording correctly,

and set the VCR on Standby Recording by pressing the TIMER button (see pages 6-7).

The VPS / PDC function was used to set the recording, but the Start time input was incorrect (see page 6-7)

Automatic Clock correction is not working correctly

[Clock setting] is on manually [MAN.] Set clock to [AUTO] (see page 9).

There is no programme with clock signal available. Set the clock manually (see page 9).

The picture or the sound is distorted

Readjust the reception (see page 3). The sound is distorted.

Set the sound system (see page 10). The tracking is not set correctly.

Adjust the VCR tracking manually (see page 23). Picture distortion can be caused by using E300 cassettesThe TV reception is not adjusted.

which were recorded with a slow tape speed (LP or EP). You are advised not to use E300 cassettes.

Theaerial lead or scart lead is not correctly connected or is defective. Check the connections, aerial signal and leads

(replace leads if necessary).

Setting can be changed (see page 9). The video heads are soiled or worn out.

Please contact service center for assistance. Head cleaning by a service center is not covered by warranty.Setting for SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) is not correct.

This product may receive radio interference caused

Setting of PAL or MESECAM can be adjusted manually

(see page 9). For more information about NTSC see page 8. The playback picture is distorted when you record the tape on EP mode using MESECAM system. (This is not a functional fault).

We recommend PAL system for recording on EP mode.

The remote control does not work correctly

The signal from the remote control does not reach the unit???s window, or the distance is too long.

Remove obstructions between the unit and the remote control (its transmitting distance is about 7 metres).Point the remote control in direction to the unit.

The batteries in the remote control are exhausted,

or the batteries have not been inserted with the correct polarity.

Check the batteries and if necessary insert new batteries (see page 2).

No response when buttons are pressed

Check if the remote control is operating VCR1 or VCR2 by holding |ENTER| and pressing |1| or |2| (see page 9)

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc or tape.

The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning or static electricity.

Press |*/I| to switch the unit to standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead, then reconnect it.

Condensation has formed.

Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

Playback does not start even when Playback 9is pressed

You can only playback DVD discs if the region number is the same as, or includes the same region number as the unit, or if the DVD is marked [All].

The disc may be dirty.

Ensure that the disc is inserted with the label on the side to be played facing upwards.

For some Disc it needs time to read the disc information (this is not a functional fault).

An alternative language cannot be selected if the disc does not contain more than one language.

With some discs, the alternative language must be selectedAlternative DVD languages cannot be selected

in a disc menu.

No DVD subtitles

Subtitles only appear if they are recorded on the disc.

Subtitles are switched off. Display the subtitles.

Soundtrack or subtitle language is not the one selected in the DVD setup menu

The language is not recorded on the disc.

Angle cannot be changed

Only one angle is recorded on the disc.

DVD SOUND

No sound, distorted sound

Check the connections. Check the volume on the equipment you have connected. If the DVD is recorded in DTS,

no sound will be output. Try selecting another soundtrack.

Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off, if it causes distortion.

Piercing noise comes from the speakers

Ensure you have selected the correct setting for [Dolby Digital], [Digital Surround] and [MPEG] in the SETUP screen???s

AUDIO menu.

DVD PICTURE

Picture distorted during search

The picture will be somewhat distorted at times. This is normal.

No picture

Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

Ensure that the equipment is turned on.

Ensure the television???s video input setting is correct.

The picture shown on the television is not normal

Go to the VIDEO menu in the SETUP screen and change [TV Aspect] to suit your TV.

Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not connected through a video cassette recorder.

Ensure the [AV1 Output (Scart)] selection is correct for the TV input.

RQTD0035-A

For automatic adjustment, press (+) and (-) at the same time. The tracking cannot be adjusted on certain cassettes.

 This is not a functional fault of the VCR.

The meaning of some VCR On Screen Displays

Please use tape with unbroken recording tab !

The REC button or REC/OTR button was pressed to record, but the cassette???s erasure prevention tab has been broken off.

In order to record, use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab (see page 8).

This action is not possible before time and date are set

The PROG./CHECK button, REC CHECK or ShowView button was pressed without a date and time being set on the VCR.

Set the date and time (see page 9).

No timer programmes to be done !

The TIMER button was pressed, but no timer recording was programmed .

Programme a timer recording (see pages 6-7).

Please put VCR into stop mode first

An attempt was made to change the programmed data while a timer

You must stop the recording first by pressing the TIMER button before you can change the programming.recording was still in progress.

The meaning of some DVD On Screen Displays

[NO PLAY] appears on the unit???s display

A disc was inserted that the unit cannot play.  Insert one that it can.

Childlock is aktiv.

Insert your password. [No]on-screen menu.

Go to the DISPLAY menu in the SETUP screen and select [On-screen messages On].

Move the OSD downwards using the bar position selection.

[H] appears on the unit???s display:

Trouble is likely to have occurred. The number following [H ] depends on the status of the unit.

Press */I to switch the unit to standby mode and then back to ON,OSD- screens not displayed or only partially on the television

disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.

Thesignal is copy protected. Copying is not allowed.

Please observe copyright laws when recording sound tracks and film. This unit can copy only copy protected free disc???s.

until [Initialized] appears on the television screen.

 Turn the unit off then on again. All of the settings will return to the factory default values. You will have to set the initial settings by using EASY SETUP, see page17.

Remote control sliding cover

If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached accidentally push the cover down until it clicks into position.

Language codes

Remote Control codes

This remote control setting allows you to operate many functions of TVs from different brands.

If the TV cannot be operated properly, enter the other code listed. (If it is still not working try other buttons to operate your TV.) Please also read the operating instructions for your TV.

 While keeping button pressed, set the two digits code.

Note: If your Panasonic TV can be operated with Code 44

the remote control can operate some additional TV functions with the buttons: = red, = green, = yellow, = blue

for example select the Panasonic TV input with: , |INPUT SELECT AV| and the A,B,C or D button.

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