Panasonic DVD VIDEO RECORDER O_O C_C ooo ooo oQo oo_ F-- --q oo_o QQO0 =o, Jl 1 ,oo---[I=ll / .... Operating Instructions ............... Model NoDMR-E20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RAM This unit responds to the region number information on DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the region number of the disc matches the region number of this unit. See page 6 for details.
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum Ii performance and safety, please read these instructions carelully. CAUTION! THE FOLLOWING 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.
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. 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.
Table of contents Using Accessories ............................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... Features ............................... Discs .................................. Control reference guide .................. Set up steps ............................ The remote control ...................... Antenna and television connections ........ Plug-in Auto Tuning ..................... Channel settings ........................
Features This unit allows recording of high quafity video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape formats in ease of operation. • Watch ing it a program Symbols used instructions is used to indicate operations the top window, play list screen. Chasing play You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it (-D page 28).
Discs This unit cannot DVD-R. Logos for discs you can record on and play DVD-RAM DVD-R (m page 7) {4.7 GB for General Ver. 2,0] [4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5")] {28 GB, 8 cm (3")] (5 The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc and accepts no responsibility end offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are 1.
You can play DVD-R by finalizing (,- pages 55 and 96) them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. • Before finalizing... You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as gtvmg titles to discs and programs and erasing programs. • You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or not. i • You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
Control reference guide @ (b L_ Buttons such as O function the same as the controls on the unit. Vl F.%lll'I B[i Page Page _ @ @ ,_ @ @ 4¢ @ _ POWER button (V/I, POWER) ....................... 16 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. Recording mode button (REC MODE) ................ 26 Channel buttons (v, ^, CH) ......................... 26 Recording button (O, r_'-z_l) .........................
IIII="F4 _ _ Center circle Rotating (REC): Stopped (REC): (e.g.
Set up steps Prepare the remote control • Insert the batteries ........................... • Change the remote control code for television operation ................................... 12 13 (3 Antenna and connections television m Basic connection ....... • When you need to rework your antenna cable ...... 14 ... Tune into television stations • Plug-in Auto Tuning .......................... • VCR Plus+ guide channel settings .............. • Change the settings to suit your television ........
• Playing discs (-J page 22) • Using the direct navigator (.o page 56) • Chasing play (.J page 28) • Simultaneous rec and play (.o page 28) • Reviewing the recorded images while recording (Time Slip) (-_ page 29) • • DVD-R (.
• Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control. eDo not use rechargeable type baftedes. R6, Do not: emix old and new batteries. ouse different types at the same time. oheat or expose to flame. otake apart or short circuit. Push in and down on the (-) end. eaffempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. euse 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.
_, ^, V,CH .......... .... , +, --,VOL r_y You can control televisions by entering the remote control code. Preparation eTurn on the television• oSwitch [DVD, TV] to "TV". 1 I Refer to the chart below for the code "O for your television. 2 = _: Press and hold [r_l, POWER (_] and enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons. •For example: 01, press [01 ,,o [1]. QPoint the remote control at the television.
Preparation =,Refer to the television's operating instructions. eTum the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord. Audio/Video sable (inctuded) Yellow (VIDEO)_ ,, White('l Red (R) _ Television u) O) IN 0 VIDEO IN To the antenna @ @ RF IN Cable TV Outdoor antenna or Indoor antenna 75 Q coaxial Audio/Video cable (included) -- \ J cable (included) Antenna cable disconnected from the television elf the antenna cable you This unit disconnected from your television is not a
II Q) I S-video cable Video cable (not included) (not included) Connect the audio cables as well (-, pages 14 and 78). S VIDEO OUT terminal The S-video terminalachievesa more vividpicture than the VIDEO OUT terminalby separatingthe chrominance(C) and luminance(Y) signals. (Actualresultsdependon the television.) For your reference You do not have to connect anything to the VIDEO OUT terminal if you have connected the unit to your television COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminals.
After you purchase the unit, plug it into your household AC outlet, and turn it on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock. 1 Preparation eConfirm that the antenna is connected correctly. =,Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 2.3 1 Press [_, ] I I (I]ll POWER] to turn the unit on.
Plug-In Auto Tuning POWER ;A,CH oPlug-in Auto Tuning does not work if you turn the unit on by pressing [_., OPEN/CLOSE] or [1_, PLAY]. oAfter the unit sets the clock automatically, it then adjusts the clock everyday. elf the unit sets the time incorrectly, use _ime Zone Adjust" to correct it (m page 89). oYou can give the stations captions (-- page 92).
Remote control only I Use this function if: eChannels were not set correctly using automatic tuning. oA channel that should have been set wasn't. ,DAchannel's reception is poor and you want to delete it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". 1 Press the numbered buttons to select a channel. Example: "5": [0] m [5] "15": [H " [5] "115": [100] -* [1] -- [5] oYou can also use I1_, ^, v CH] when you are going to delete a channel. ,/',,v,CH DVD, TV 2 Press [ADD/DLT].
2.3 Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plus+ codes for timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, the station's name, arid the guide channel. For example: Channel number Station name Guide channel 04 CBS 04 15 HBO 33 2O Nickelodeon 38 J t Wdte down all the stations 1 1 q) Look up the guide channels for the stations in a television guide you can receive Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears.
4 Use the joystick [A, Y] to select "VCR Plus+ CH Setting" and press [ENTER]. For example, when the current antenna system is CATV. When you press [ENTER] ACTION 5 4 _) Use the joystick [A, Y] to select the guide channel you want to set and use the joystick [1_]. t 5 eThe screen scrolls a page at a time if you hold the joystick up or down. Q 4 @ Use the joystick [A, T] to select the channel corresponding to the guide channel and use the joystick [<1. t1" 1!, Repeat steps Q and Q as necessary.
h,_..Selecting TV screen The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television• You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. eTurn on the television and select the appropriate Preparation the connections to this unit. video input to suit I eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD'. 1 Press [_, POWER] to turn this unit on. _ 2 Press [ACTION] 3 Use the joystick TV Screen tab. 4 Use the joystick [&, Y] to select "TV Aspect" and press [ENTER].
-- 2 3 1 -- Preparation Switch {DVD, TV] to "DVD". l W • 1 2 II Press [(_, POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [_, OPEN/CLOSE] tray and insert a disc. to open the olnsert inside the tray's guides. olnsert one disc only. 3 1 Press [1_, PLAY]. The disc tray closes and play begins. (The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.) • To stop play [] I, STOI II, PAUSE Press [11, STOP] (When "PLAY" flashes .o page 23, Starting play from where you stopped it).
3 When a menu television _ TOPMENU' screen appears Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations depend on the disc, Press the numbered buttons to select an item (= page 8), or move the joystick [&, V, <1, I_] to select an item and press [ENTER]. bu.ons LAST MARKER t I I oDiscs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [I, STOP] when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit's motor and your television screen.
umlmml lmm I During • .4,•• play Press [<'4, SLOW/SEARCH] SLOW/SEARCH]. or [IH_, [4.11]: backward [IH_ ]: forward i oThere are five search speeds. speed. 411, II1_, FRAME <4, ••, SLOW/SEARCH • , PLAY Each press increases the search oThe search speed is maintaLned when you release the button, oPress [b., PLAY} to restart play.
," _ [_ [_ 4; , r_ I_1 You can skip to the beginning of tracks (CD and Video CD =_ page 97) and chapters (DVD-Video -- page 97) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a program or to a marker and start play from there. During play or while paused Press [1_1<1,SKIP] or [1_,_, SKIP]. [ P
1 4 35 2,,, Preparation QSwitch [DVD, "rv] to =DVD'. eUse a disc that the unit can record to (-_ page 6) and that has enough space available. • Ensure the disc is not write-protected with the write-protect tab (-. page 99). • Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC SETrlNG (,,- page 52). PresS [(b, POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [&__,OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc. i elnsert one disc only within the tray's guides. ePress [.a., OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
e, rg"-J$1 Recording te!evislon programs • • Re-inserting double-sided discs Reverse Turn over You can get up to 12 hours recording when you use double-sided discs and use the "EP" mode. • To check the remaining time and the current mode during recording [] Press [STATUS] several times. For your reference • You can record up to 99 programs on one disc. • You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.
1 You can start play from the beginning of a program while continuing to record it. _,PLAY Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". During recording or timer recording Press [1_, PLAY]. Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. • To stop play and recording DVD Press [11, STOP]. Play stops. Wait 2 seconds. PLAY "o "O For example: while recording program 2 {sport) (_) Press [11, STOP]. Recording stops. eYou cannot stop recording with [11, STOP] during timer recording.
• TIME SMF You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously• Preparation Switch IDVD, TV] to "DVD". While recording or timer recording Press [TIME SLIP]. Play starts from 30 seconds previous. The play images are shown for 5 seconds as a picture-in-picture with the recording images, then they are shown in full.
Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled 2.3 with icons. The examples show the top window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being used. Cartridge protection "ON" is displayed if the disc is protected with the write-protect tab (==page 99). RETURN =ON" is displayed if you have used Disc Protection Disc protection in DISC SE17ING to protect the disc (=_ page 52). J Disc title The disc's title is displayed if one is recorded.
TIMER RECORDING ACTION DIRECT NAVIGATOR 62 Protection PLAy RESUME PLAY 60, 61 Shorten Segment 63 Start play from the beginning of the disc 22 Start play from the point you stopped play 23 Creating play lists 66 Properties 74 Display a disc's menus 23 Display the program play screen 38 LISTCREATE PLAY PLAY LIST TOP MENU Example MENU PLAY PROGRAM RANDOM PLAY Display the random play screen r.
1.2 Remote control only w Use this feature to skip past short parts of recordings, commercials, for example. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". During play Press [CM SKIP]. Play restarts from approximately a minute later. elf the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you I skipped from, play restarts from that program. eSince the !ength of each commercial will vary, this feature may not always skip each commercial accurately. way of skipping short periods of time.
Convenient features _ ' DISPLAY Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD", ePress [DISPLAY] "_ [DISPLAY] to display the on-screen menu icons and use the joystick [1_] to highlight the repeat play icon (-* pages 40 and 42). ENTER During play Use the joystick [A, V]. Each time you use the joystick, the display changes as illustrated.
Remote control only You can change the audio being received or played with the followmg procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". During reception or play Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type. How the type changes depends on when you press the button. • While receiving Multi-channel Stereo (MTS) I_ Stereo-->SAP--, Mcno 1: I Television Sound Stereo: To listen to the main audio (stereo) eSelect "Mono" if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.
Convenient features .i . For your reference eYou can also use the on-screen menu icons to change the audio type. eYou can change the audio for the images being played with simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip. • When you have connected the unit to other equipment with an optical digital cable You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection in the following cases: eWhile playing stereo broadcasts recorded on DVD-RAM.
DISPLAY Remote control only Preparation Switch [DVD, TV) to "DVD", ] Marking places ( You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM and DVD-R and remain intact when the disc tray is opened, These marks are cleared when you finalized DVD-R. _ DVD, MARKER WRITE 0 r=r4rr,r_ You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to Later. All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened. WRITE During play Press [MARKER want to mark.
Convenient features _. To mark points using the marker icon DISPLAY 1.2.: I Preparation Press [DISPLAY] -, [DISPLAY] to display the on-screen menu icons and use the joystick [1_] to highlight the marker icon (-, pages 40 and 42). 1 Press [ENTER]. You are now ready to mark positions. 2 Use the joystick [<, next asterisk (_<). [] Q When above Use the joystick [,, pin icon.
m L_;ra You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose• 1 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". SLOW/SEARCH 1 II, STOI While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [A, _', <, I_] to select "PROGRAM PLAY" and press [ENTER]. 3 DVD, Press the numbered buttons to select the track. Example: "5": [0] -' [5] "15": [1] =J [5] 1 ,0Pwl,÷ t 41, % Total time of the program Repeat step 3 to select ether tracks. eYou can also use the joystick to select tracks.
Convenient features rm_rn 2 The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". While I7 stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick select "RANDOM [ENTER]. V.S.S. RANDOM DVD V [A, T, PLAY" <1, I_1 to and press PLAYJ When you press [ENTER] I m 1 t= TOPWINDOW 3 2 Press [1_, PLAY]. != • To cancel random play 1. Press [m, STOP] untilthe randomplay screenappears. 2. Press [TOP WINDOW] or [RETURN].
Remote control only On-Screen 2._ Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. [eI_IT_IIT_E. ,_.I,FJF _ Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". 1 buRone Press [DISPLAY]. Each time you press the button: Icons f_r disc information ((_)) DVD,' ]Icons for unit information only] While the leftmost icon is highlighted Use the joystick menu.
e.g. DVD-Video ]con Content Icon Content Subtitle number (See [] below.) Select thenumber numberand Program _ press [ENTER]. Change the number to select a subtitle language. Play list number Select the number and press [ENTER]. Subtitles on/off [_ Turn the subtitles on or off. Title number Track number _ I_ Select the numberandpress [ENTER], Angle number Change the number to select an angle. Chapter number Select the number and press [ENTER].
• [ • • . I I Play menu l:l:l me]31 icon ] .... IP_[ I Video menu _:]o Content icon Content A-B repeat (,,_ page 33) Digital picture mode You can repeat a section between points A To select the picturemode dudng play: [A N: Normal mode and B within a program, title or chapter. V] C: Cinema mode (menows movie, enhances Repeat play (=_page 33) You can play a program, play list, chapter, title, or track repeatedly. detail in dark scenes.) U1/U2: User mode To 1. 2. 3.
Timer recording Joystick Remote control only Entering VCR Plus+ codes is an easy way of programming the timer for recording, You can find these codes in television sections of newspapers and in television guides• You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program. 1 Preparation =Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". eEnsure that this unit's clOCk and guide channels (,,, page 19) are set correctly.
_-'_ 3 -_'_.-'z'_ I Press [ENTER]. The timer recording setting screen appears which allows you to confirm the program and make corrections if necessary. _b 3 The current 4 - recording mode (shown on the unit's display) is automatically selected. To change the mode w page 45 After 14 seconds or when you press [ENTER] Repeat steps 1-3 to program other recordings. 3 4 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].
il _,T|mer _rdi_ I To change the timer recording program Timer recording setting scr_-=en (from step 3 on page 44) 1.2.3 Remaining Recording Time CiTANNE_ OATE OH _FF MODE 63 _s,iiE31_liZ_m 1 2 Use the joystick [4, I_] to select item you want to change. the Use the joystick setting.
You can set your owe programming conditions (up to 16 programs). Preparation -,Switch [DVD, TV l to "DVD". eEnsure that this unit's clOCk is set correctly. elnsert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the program you are going to record plus a little extra). 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears, DVD 1 e-. A line that is ready for programming PROG/CHECK _ 2 Press [ENTER]. is highlighted. The timer recording setting screen appears.
V • Timer recordlnq ...... _. •, .... • To continue programming After selecting an availabre _ine, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 on page 46. • To end programming -2 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disappears and the message "TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING" is shown on the television. To put the unit on timer recording standby Press [_, Ensure "[]" POWER], lights on the unit's display.
Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears, Icon explanations i The times ovedap those in another program. • This program is currently recording. O The disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes was reached so the program failed to record. The material was copy-guarded 0 so the matedal failed to record. The program failed to record for some other reason. • To change the program " page 47 • To exit the timer recording list Press [PROG/CHECKJ or [RETURN].
You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette recorder or video camera connected to the input terminals. Preparation oConnect the other equipment to this unit's (-, page 79). eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". olnsert a disc that can be recorded on. Hi II, PAUSE While stopped Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected. ,/_,v,CH 1 Select L1, L2, or L3. 2 3 1 terminals oSelect the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (-_ page 26).
I About DISC SETnNG • You can give discs titles--Enter Title eYou can write-protect and write-enable Protection eYou can format DVD-RAM--Format oYou can finalize DVD-R--Finalize DVD-RAM--Disc Preparation eSwitch [DVD, "rv] to "DVD". elnsert a disc you have recorded on. 1 DVD, TV While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [k, V, 4, select "DISC SE'n'ING" and [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [A, Y] to select "Enter Title" and press [ENTER]. I_] to press 1 TOPWINDOW e.g.
DIsc setting " I _ : Entering characters for titles 1.2 After the titling screen appears Use the joystick [&, V, <1, I_] to select the character you want to enter and press [ENTER]. You can enter the following characters. Title field: shows the text you have entered Upper case Lower case Numbers I P =o 1.2 t ERASE Symbols 41, W SPACE SET (when you have finished entering text) Repeat step 1 to enter other characters. 2 Use the joystick [A, T, <, I_] select "SET" and press [ENTER].
2.3 This allows you protect discs from accidental erasure. 1 Preparation eSwitch IDVD, TV] to "DVD". *insert the disc you want to protect• 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. DVD, 2 Use the joystick [&, T, lect "DISC SETTING" [ENTER]. 3 use the joystick [A, I'] to select "Disc Protection" and press [ENTER]. <, I_] to seand press 1 TOP WINDOW protection is Off, 4 2 t 3 t Use the joystick [<, I_] "Yes" and press [ENTER]. _' to select When you press [ENTER] 4 protection is On.
Dlscsettlng • r Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsert the disc you want to release protection. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [A, _', <1, I_] to select "DISC SETTING" and press [ENTER]. rr-_:_, DVD, TV --- 3 l Use the joystick [&, T] to select Protection" and press [ENTER]. 1 TOPWlNDOW 4 2 t Use the joystick [<1, I_] "Yes" and press [ENTER]. "Disc I roll Disc "_ protection is On. t-- to select !!.
[_ Some DVD-RAM are unforrnatted. You must format these discs before you can use them in this unit. Formatting erase the entire contents of a disc. also allows you to All recordings are irretdevably erased when a disc is formatted. Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesn't contain any programs you want to keep. Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV} to "DVD". olnsert the disc you want to format. While 2 DVD, TV :1 stopped Press [TOP WINDOW].
Disc setting For your reference • The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect tab, Release the protection to continue (-. page 99). eFormathng cannot be parformed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW. • The message "Unable to format" appears when you try to format discs this LlnJtcannot use. elf you have used the direct navigator to protect a program or DISC SETTING to protect the disc, the message "Contents on the disc have been protected.
TOP MENU, 2.3 m NAVIGATOR A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programs you want to watch. Preparation *Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". *Insert a disc you have recorded on. While Numbered buttons stopped Press 2 [TOP WINDOW] Use the joystick select "DIRECT [A, _', <1, I_] to NAVIGATOR" and press [ENTER] DVD The program list appears. The images for the currently highlighted background.
Using the direct navigator . About the program list ] O Program number, channel number (or caption), recording date, time recording started, program title (if entered). Program 1 is selected in the example. •Im Write-protected Displayed when you have protected the program. Program 2 has been protected in the example. J_ Copy-protected | Displayed when you have recorded a program that has copy protection, from CATV broadcasts, for exampFe. O O Unable to play Displayed if you cannot play the program.
The program is erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the program carefully 1 before erasing it to ensure it isn't one you want to keep. Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick select "DIRECT [A, V, <, NAVIGATOR" I_] to and press [ENTER]. DVD 3 4 1 TOPWINDOW 2 5 Use the joystick [A, Y] to select the program you want to erase. Use the joystick appears.
Using,the d!rect navigator 2.3.4.5 1 Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsed a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick select "DIRECT [A, V, <, NAVIGATOR" I_] to and press [ENTER]. DVD,TV 1 Use the joystick [A, V] to select the program whose title you want to enter • or edit. Use the joystick appears. == 4 5 Use the joystick [A, V] to select "Enter Title" and press [ENTER]. T0PWlNDOW " 2 3 .
You can prevent accidental erasure of programs by write-protecti_3 them• Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press FOP 2 WINDOW]. Use the joystick select "DIRECT [A, T, <, NAVIGATOR" I_] to and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [A, T] to select program you want to protect. Use the joystick appears. 1 TOPWINDOW t 6 3 Use the joystick [<1, I_] "Yes" and press [ENTER].
Using the direct navigator 1 Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". *Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick select "DIRECT [A, _', <, I_] to NAVIGATOR" and press [ENTER]. DVD, TV 1 TOP WINDOW 3 Use the joystick [A, T] to select the program you want to unprotect. I 4 Use the joystick appears. _ 5 Use the joystick [A, T] to select "Protection" and press [ENTER].
i/// • Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. RETURN 2 3 4 1 5 TOPWlNDOW Use the joystick select "DIRECT press [ENTER]. [A, Y, <1, I_] to NAVIGATOR" and Use the joystick [A, Y] to select the program whose contents you want to check. Use the joystick appears. [1_] so the submenu Use the joystick [A, V] to select "Properties" and press [ENTER].
Using the direct navigator The specified parts of the program are erased completeJy when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the program carefully to ensure it isn't one you want to keep. Preparation *Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". *Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 DVD, TOPWlNDOW 2 t 3 t ® Use the joystick [A, T] to select the program which contains the part you want to erase, I =o o_ "o 4 Use the joystick appears.
7 end point of the part you want to erase and press [ENTER]. 7.8.9 7 % Use search functions such as fastforward and slow-motion to find the 8 Use the joystick [A, T] "Exit" and press [ENTER]• to select 9 Use the joystick [<, I_] to "Erase" and press [ENTER]. select 4!, V • To stop partway through Press [RETURN] or select "Cancel° and press[ENTER] in step9. • TO erase another part of the same program Select=Next" after step 7 and press[ENTER], then repeat steps 9, 6 and 7.
Using play lists to edit programs MENU, Preparation =Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". =Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 2 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [A, V, <1, I_] to select "PLAY LIST" and press [ENTER]. ii DVD 1 TOPWINDOW The play list screen appears. Scenes are not displayed if you have not yet created a play list with the disc.
You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not RETURN recorded separately so this doesn't use up much ol the disc's capacity. Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to =DVD". elnsert a disc you have recorded on, While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. i 2 Use the joystick [A, T, _1, 3 I_] to select "CREATE PLAY LIST" and press [ENTER]. " .........
Using play lists to edit programs • To clear the play list screen MENU, PLAY LIST Press [MENU. PLAY LIST]. The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the play list, 2.3 1 N, STOP DVD, "IV 1 2 TOPWINDOW For your reference eOne disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These limits may be reduced under some conditions. eyou can respecify the start or end points. The points you specify last are used.
Using play lists to edit programs [RAM] ._, ,_,F-_-_ 2.3-4. 1 5 Preparation eSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsert a disc you created play lists on. 1 While 2 Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [&, V, _1, I_] to select "PLAY LIST" and press [ENTER]. ST_ N, STOP'---'_ Numbered buttons 3 4 DVD, TV ._-_._ TM stopped Use the joystick [A, T] to select the play list that contains the scene you want to play and use the joystick [1_]. use the joystick [A, T] to select "Play Scenes" and press [ENTER].
Using play lists to edlt programs 3 3"4" 4 5-6.7. Use the joystick [A, Y] to select the play list you want to edit and use the joystick [1_]. Use the joystick [A, •] to select "Edit Scenes" and press [ENTER]. 8.9 Edit Scenes I Adding scenes to a play list I Preparation Do steps 1 o 4 o "Ed t ng pay 5 st scenes" (-. page 68 and above) Use the joystick [<, I_] "Add" and press [ENTER]. to select • u) m m m,m ,I.
Preparation Do steps 1 to 4 of =Editing play list scenes" (-, pages 68 and 69). I ,.7 Moving a scene 5 6 I Use the joystick [,4, I_] "Move" and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [A, select the scene you and press [ENTER]. ) select to Y, ,=, i_] want to move scene ) ] to 5 7 3 the joystick [A, Y, 4, I_] to select the scene currently in the position to which you want to move the scene to and press [ENTER].
Using play lists to edit programs 7 9 Use search functions such as fastforward and slow-motion to find the start point of the scene and press ENTER]. LJRN 8 9 Use search functions such as fastforward and slow-motion to find the end point of the scene and press Use the [ENTER]. "Exit" joystick [A, T] to select and press [ENTER]. I = • To re-edit another scene 7.8 (T) Use the joystick [&, V] after step 8 to select "Prev." or "Next" and press {ENTER] until you find the scene you want to reedit.
LRAMj Preparation *Switch [DVD, TV] to =DVD'. =Insert a disc you created play lists on. 2.3-4.5 1 1 While stopped 2 Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [A, T, <1, I_] to select "PLAY LIST" and press [ENTER]. 3 DVD 4 I'JZL:_m:'_ TOPWINDOW "o Use the joystick [&, Y] to select the play list you want to copy and then use the joystick [1_]. Use the joystick [A, V] to select "PL Copy" and press [ENTER]. I=ml':_lJlR_ ro "o 5 2 t Use the joystick [<1, I_] "Copy" and press [ENTER]. to select .
Using play lists to edit programs 4 Use the joystick [A, T] to select "PL Erase" and press [ENTER]. PL Erase 5 Use the joystick [<1, I_] "Erase" and press [ENTER]. to select | DVD'TV i The play list is erased. • To stop partway through In step 5. either ]RETURN]. select "Cancel" and press [ENTER] or press Preparation *Switch [DVD, TV} to "DVD" elnsert a disc you created play lists on. 5 _] While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW].
1.4 Preparation oSwitch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". elnsert a disc you created play lists on. 1 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 3 DVD 4 Use the joystick [A, V, <, I_] to select "PLAY LIST" and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [A, V] to select the play list whose contents you want to check and then use the joystick [1_]. Use the joystick [A, Y] to select "Properties" and press [ENTER].
Refer to the relevant pages for details. = Reference How to do it What you want to do Settings pages Connecta cableTV box. Enjoying CATV broadcasts Referencei pages Tune to channels correctly. 16,18,91 Change the necessary settings on the equipment you have connected. Enjoying surround 78 5.1-channel sound with [] Connect to an amplifier with built-in decoders, ACTION settings_Audio oSet PCM Down Conversion to On. 86 eSet Dolby Digital end DTS to suit the equipment.
Select channel 3 or 4 to see the output from the cable TV box or DSS receiver. Select the approphate video input if your television has more than one. r;1 _11Tt[_'_RI_] [,_._I.'1FJ/IvJ You need to have a cable TV box and a contract with a cable TV company to enjoy CATV broadcasts. •,Consult your cable TV company for an appropriate cable TV box.
• With two cable boxes Television (not included) I VIDEO IN IN 0 I _'_ L_ i ,notinc,.ded/ I-: OUTt OUT2 '4--1: , I W Audio/Video 2.w:T_bslh_i_ltV:Jr h°ld I VHF/UH © cable (not included) Rear of this unit I I I I OUT OUT / 1 II I I ! Switch box (not included) I Connect with 75 L_coaxial cables (not included) You can erecord and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels if additional equipment is added.
Audio cable Rear of this unit Red (R) White (L) h _J3a]D_ I Rear panel of this unit _ - I:ps'e; fOJI_yO_ wil_t h'_ h;ide facing connecting') Optical Amplifier or system __ or without _ Audioincluded) cable (not digital audio sable r------- -- com nent(...l °°°" i l [ I(not included:o decoders) I° I (not included) II O _o °ptical digital input . -- I J iF N Aud,o,.pu,,-.
1 When connecting to the Input terminals the rear of the unit Whenconnecting thefrontoftheunit totheL2inputterminalson Audio/Video cable Audio/video White (L) Yellow (VIDEO) __ Red (R) White (L) Yellow (VIDEO) Red (a) on / J cable =[_]3}m3 I _, t( Rear panel of this unit S video cable (not included) !_ I l_J I!B AudioNideo cable Audio/Video cable g _ Bt_ S video cable E (not included) (not included) Other playback equipment Connect to the video and audio % (not included) Other p
Check the type of antenna appropriate connection. input on your television and make the • If it is a twin lead Use the connection F• 300-75/_ that suits the type of terminal.
By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic. Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same system for their remote controls, so if you operate them in the same place, the controls can be confused by the differ- Numbered buttons ent pieces of equipment. Use the following procedure to change the remote control code to solve this problem. oUse "1", the factory sel code, under normal circumstances.
This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 85 for details on menu operation. • Underlined items are the factory presets. Menus Main menus Set Up Options Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. e2 hr 06 h r .Off Remote Control Code eSetCo__[_l =SetCode2 .SetCode3 e-1 eQ .+1 eTV .
Main menus Audio _ Menus Audio during Search _ .\ i }_ _ Options DLDVD:y.] _ eOn eOff •On eOff •Main eSAP •On •Off e_ epCM DTS (-* page 86) Choose whether to output DTS bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to not output signals at all. eBitstream •Off Status Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages •_ •Off Blue Background Select "Off' if you do not want to have the unit show the blue background when reception is weak.
Changing the unit's settings [3 Oisc--_Audio, Original: Dther I _ Subtitle and Menus [r)vD4i: [] Video--Black The original Janguage of each disc will be selected. + : Input a cede number with the numbered buttons (r > see below) If the language selected for "Audio" is not available. subtitles ol that language will automatica,y appear if available on that disc /_utl_matic: I.
• :Changing the;unlt!e settings :i Refer to the summary of settings table on page 82 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. 1.2.3.4 1 Preparation Switch IDVD, TV] to "DVD'. 1 While stopped Press [ACTION] to show the menus. eYou can also press [TOP WINDOW] and use the joystick [&, V, .4, I_] to select "ACTION" and press [ENTER]. DVD, TV 1 _) Menus The Action menu is made up of six menus--Set 1 Up, Disc, Video, Audio, Display, and "IV Screen.
You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. Change these settings when you have connected equipment through this unit's OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. PCM Down Conversion When setting ratings l Off (factory setting): When you have used audio cables to connect equipment (analog connection [] =o page 78). On: The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1.
Changing the unit's settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD", 2.3.4-5 L 1 Auto Clock Setting While stopped Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears 2 Use the joystick [<, I_] to select 3 Set Up tab. Use the joystick [A, T] "Clock Settings" and press the to select [ENTER]. ):2: DVD 4 Use the joystick [&, V] to select "Auto Clock Setting" and press [ENTER].
Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD", 5-6 Manual Clock Setting 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 3 Use the joystick [,4, I_] to select the Set Up tab. Use the joystick [A, Y] to select "Clock Settings" and press [ENTER]. 1 4 1 I Use the "Manual [ENTER]. joystick [A, Y] to Clock Setting" and select press ACTION 2 5 u) Use the joystick [<, I_] to select the item you want to change and use the joystick [A, Y] to change the setting.
Changing the unit's Settings I 2.3-4-5 Time Zone Adjust Adjust the time zone (-1 clock setting. or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto You cannot change this setting il you set the clock manually. I Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears• 2 3 4 ACTION Use the joystick Set Up tab. [<, I_] to select the Use the joystick [A, V] to select "Clock Settings" and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [A, "Time Zone Adjust" [ENTER].
Preparation Switch [DVD, TV} to =DVD". I Antenna System The following settings must be reset when you change the antenna system. VCR Plus+ guide channel settings (-, page 19) Auto channel setting (.- page 91) Channel captions (=, page 92) 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 DVD, TV 3 Use the joystick Set Up tab. [<, I_] to select the Use the "Channel [ENTER]. joystick [A, Settings" Y] to and select press Use joystick Y] select ACTION I 2 4 _=_ the "Antenna [ENTER].
Changing the unit's settings I .=o°,an.e, Se.,n YOU can use the ACTION menus to start Auto Channel Setting if Plug4n Auto Tuning (-_ page 16) fails for some reason, 2.3.4.5 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION 2 3 screen appears. Use the joystick [_1, I_] to select the Set Up tab. Use the joystick [&, V] to select "Channel Settings" and press [ENTER]. ACTION Set Up _i 1 4 .... ¸¸i¸ ]tP, r Use the joystick [&, T] to select "Auto Channel Setting" and press [ENTER]. Check the antenna system.
mmllillllmffi Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". Channel Caption 1 You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the direct navigator screen. 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION 2 DVD, TV 3 screen appears. Use the joystick Set Up tab. [<1, I_] to select Use the joystick [A, "Channel Settings" the T] to select and press [ENTER].
Changing the unit's settings _) Use the joystick [A, _r] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and then move the joystick [<]. 5.6 • Channels are not displayed if they do not contain slation or if captions have been added manually. Repeat steps (_) and 1_ as necessary. 5 l lf you selected "Manual a Channel Caption" I 5 ®.@ Q Use the joystick [&, I'] to select t the channel joystick <-O,1, and then move the [1_].
Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. ITATUS eYou can change the setting in the ACTION menu so these displays do not appear automatically (-- page 83, Display--Status Messages). R at contr Ionl Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed. The display changes each time you press the button.
Power supply: Power consumption: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 35 W Recording system: DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM), Optical pick-up: DVD video standards (DVD-R) System with t lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, Recordable discs: 790 nm wavelength for CDs) 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs Recording time: Discs played: 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.
Bltstream Dolby This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. Channel (when referring to DVD) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound's role. For example, 5.1 channel eFront speakers--1 left channel and 1 right channel eCenter speaker--1 channel eSurround speakers--1 left channel and 1 right channel eSubwoofer--1 channelX0.
Pan&ScardLetterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a wide,screen television. Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Two styles of picture, "Pan&Scan" and "Letterbox", deal with this problem. Pan&Scan; The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.
• Handling precautions Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as head-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) ® eDo not write on the Jabel side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. ® oDe not use cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. eDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or Jeff over peeled-off stickers.) • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (_). Possible solutions are indicated with" I "on the relative pages in the operating instructions. oYou haven't inserted a disc. No Disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. (_) oThe disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. _) _) This is non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Please format the disc in 'DISC SETTING' to record.
Before requesting servtce, make the below checks• If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicaled in the chad do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Carl Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http:/iwww.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer SerWcentre closest to you. Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www. panasonic.
Play Picture distorted during search. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. • Some distortion is normal. eThe languages _Tum:the Angle cannot be changed• are not recorded on the disc. eYou may have to use the disc's menus to select languages• subtitles on. _ ;. (_) :. eThis function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded (" _" appears on the display)• :_?_.
Recording and timer recording Erase unneeded ¢CR Plus+ programming not work properly. does • The guide channels are incorrect Go to Set Up in the ACTION menus and correct the guide channels with "VCR Plus,- CH Setting ° _) eThe clock is wrong Go to Set Up in the ACTION menus and correct the clock wRh "Clock Settings" _) The unit switches to standby while making a hmer recording The t/r_r program.
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l Cuando el televisoruna pantalla Pulse los botones mento. Funcion [ _111, FRAME I<1<, SKIP I_1_, SLOW/SEARCH para en seleccionar un ele- de reanudacion ] Para cancelar I I, PAUSE Pulse [11, STOP] haste que "PLAY" desaparezca del aparato. Botones numerados I| O" • O Salto ] Puede salter al principle de las pistas y los capftulos reproduccion desde allf. Pulse [_, OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la bandeja del disco y coloque el disco.
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