Useful features CAUTION! Getting started THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
Table of contents FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . . . 25 Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Control reference guide . . . . . . .
Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm) Getting started Disc type DVD-RAM • 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5″) • 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3″) DVD-R (DVD-Video format) • 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″) • 1.
Getting started • 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″) • 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring • DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format • DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 36). • PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio) • DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” • Blu-ray • DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
Control reference guide Getting started Remote control TV ADD/DLT OPEN/CLOSE RQT8009 6
STEP 1 Connection Getting started • The equipment connections described are examples. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connection with a television and video cassette recorder The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off.
STEP 1 Connection Getting started Connection with a cable TV box/satellite receiver and video cassette recorder • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. • Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
■ Connection to a stereo amplifier Getting started Connecting an amplifier or system component ■ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in Digital Audio Output (➔ page 33). • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. • Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning Preparation Getting started • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver (➔ page 8), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work. If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (➔ page 34, Set Clock Manually). 1 Press [^ DVD POWER]. 2 Press [e, r] to select the language and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.
Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the SETUP menu (➔ page 34). ■ If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically Set the time manually (➔ page 34, Set Clock Manually).
Getting started STEP 3 Channel settings DVD POWER 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [e, r] to select “Channel” and press [q]. 3 Press [e, r] to select “VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting” and press [ENTER]. TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS e.g., “Signal Source (RF IN)” is set to “CableTV”.
Channel captions 1 Press [SETUP]. SETUP Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen 2 Signal Source (RF IN) CableTV Set Channels Automatically Channel Captions Preset Channel Captions Manual Channel Captions VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting Press [e, r] to select “Channel” and press [q]. Preset Channel Captions 3 Manual Channel Captions Press [e, r] to select “Preset Channel Captions” and press [ENTER].
Getting started STEP 4 Set up to match your television and remote control You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. Point the remote control at the television While pressing [^ POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g., 01: [0] ➔ [1] Manufacturer and Code No. Test by turning on the television and changing channels.
Recording television programs FR (Flexible Recording Mode) The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. • You can set when programming scheduled recordings. • All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 15. Playing while you are recording ■ To pause recording RAM Press [h]. Press again to restart recording. You can also press [* REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.) Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback Press [q] (PLAY) during recording. ■ To stop recording Press [g]. From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. -R -RW(V) To stop play Press [g].
Refer to the control reference on page 15. Flexible Recording Recording from a video cassette recorder (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) -R -RW(V) +R Preparation Select the channel to be recorded or the external input. RAM -R -RW(V) +R Preparation Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals. Insert a disc you can use for recording. Note When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded.
Scheduled recording 3 DVD POWER ^ DVD POWER Press [ENTER]. TV POWER SCHEDULED RECORDING VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/26 TUE 12:53 PM Channel Date On Off Mode 39 4 / 1 MON 4:20 PM 5:10 PM SP Title Name Numbered buttons • When “XP” is displayed in the unit’s display, the recording mode automatically changes to “FR” in order to prevent loss of recording when there is not enough space.
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) • When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the scheduled recording starts. Manually programming scheduled recordings 1 -R -RW(V) +R Press [SCHEDULE]. SCHEDULE LIST Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/26 TUE 12:53 PM standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray).
Playing discs ■ Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE DVD POWER REC TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH 2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title and press [ENTER]. You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [5] 15: [1] ➔ [5] CM SKIP Playing back SKIP SLOW/SEARCH To show other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. • You can also press [u, i] to show other pages.
Operations during play Press [g]. CH The stopped position is memorized. When stopped position memorized, “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a playlist.) Resume play function Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stop PLAY Stopped position • If [g] is pressed several times, “PLAY” disappears and the position is cleared. • The position is cleared if the unit is turned off or the tray is opened. Press [h].
Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) CM SKIP SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR SLOW/SEARCH FUNCTIONS This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio recording that are finalized (➔ page 36) on a computer. The screen shown at right is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Press [ENTER], and follow the steps below. 1 Press [TOP MENU].
2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still picture and press [ENTER]. • The selected still picture is displayed on the screen. To display still pictures one by one After Step1 (➔page 22, Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)) 2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU]. You can also select still pictures with the number buttons. e.g.
Using on-screen menus DVD POWER TV POWER CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS Playing back TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CREATE CHAPTER ADD/DLT F Rec Common procedures 1 While playing, Press [DISPLAY]. You may have to use the menus (➔ page 20) on the disc to make changes. • The display changes according to the disc content.
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Video menu–Change picture quality FUNCTIONS window RAM -R -RW(V) +R DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR) To select the picture mode during play • Normal: Default setting • Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts • Fine: Details are sharper • Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. MPEG-DNR RAM -R -RW(V) +R DVD-V DVD-A By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Preparation Release protection (➔ page 30). 1 During play or while stopped 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title. CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CREATE CHAPTER ADD/DLT F Rec 3 Press [SUB MENU], then [e, r] to select the operation and press [ENTER].
Title operations Erase Title Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. • Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. • The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. • Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is Properties Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. • Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Creating, editing and playing playlists 3 Press [e, r] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Create” and press [ENTER]. Press [w, q] to select the source title and press [r]. CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CREATE CHAPTER 5 • Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then ADD/DLT skip to step 7.
Editing and playing playlists/chapters 1 -RW(VR) (play only) Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 3 4 RAM Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the playlist. To start play ➔ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➔ Step 5. PLAYLISTS DVD-RAM Playlist View 01 -- 10/27 Mon 0:30 Create -- -- -- -- • To show other pages/Multiple editing (➔ page 26) 5 Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
Disc management Erasing all titles–Erase All Titles VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL CANCEL SKIP u, i SLOW/SEARCH RAM g Preparation • Release protection (➔ left). steps 1-3 (➔ left) h DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS 4 Press [e, r] to select “Erase All Titles” and press [ENTER]. Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. Press [w, q] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].
Entering text Enabling DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R to be played on other equipment–Finalize -R -RW(V) RAM -R -RW(V) +R You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: Characters RAM -R -RW(V) +R Characters +R steps 1-3 (➔ page 30) Title 64 (44 ) Title 44 4 Press [e, r] to select “Playback will start with:” and press [ENTER]. Playlist 64 Disc 40 Disc 64 Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “First Title” and press [ENTER].
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings See page 34 for details on menu operation. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Menus Channel Setup Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Signal Source (RF IN) (➔ page 11) • Antenna Set Channels Automatically (➔ page 11) – Preset Channel Captions (➔ page 13) – Manual Channel Captions (➔ page 13) – VCR Plus+ Ch.
Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Black Level Control Video Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement. • Lighter • Darker Continued Input Level Adjusts the black level of the input signal. Output Level (Composite/SVideo) Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Changing the unit’s settings • If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time zone adjust. • DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting. • Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). EST (Eastern Standard Time) = CST (Central Standard Time) = MST (Mountain Standard Time) = PST (Pacific Standard Time) = AST (Alaska Standard Time) = HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = For other areas: xx hr 6 GMT –5 GMT –6 GMT –7 GMT –8 GMT –9 GMT –10 Press [ENTER].
Specifications Recording system: Optical pick-up: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD-Video format (DVD-R), DVD-Video format (DVD-RW) System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 795 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver. 2.2/5×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R : for General Ver. 2.0 for General Ver. 2.0/4×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver. 2.x/8×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 DVD-RW : Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Frequently asked questions Set up What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? Page • DVD-Video: 9 You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder. • DVD-Audio: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound. — • You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.
Error messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Page • The program was copy-protected. • The disc may be full. • There are already 99 recorded titles ( +R 49 recorded titles). — — — Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). — Cannot record on the disc. • The disc may be dirty or scratched. 5 Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. • Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. Cannot record.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 42 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 41 if you reside in Canada. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: • Regular disc rotating sounds.
Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Page • Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have 7–9, 33 connected one. • Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. • Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases. 20 25 –When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. –When playing MTS broadcast programs.
Play Page Play fails to start even when [q] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. •Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. •You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, DVD-RW (DVD 20 4, 5 Video Recording format) or disc unplayable on this unit. •When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players 32 that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. DVD-Video is not played.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Instalación básica • Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. • Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. • El equipo periférico y los cables opcionales se venden por separado a menos que se indique lo contrario. Conexión con un televisor y videograbadora La conexión permitirá utilizar la videograbadora para reproducir cuando esté apagada esta unidad.
DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Establezca estos canales guía para poder utilizar el sistema VCR Plus+ para hacer grabaciones programadas. Antes de iniciar los ajustes, prepare una gráfica que muestre los canales, nombres de emisoras y canales guía. CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU • Si ha conectado una caja de TV por cable o un receptor de satélite, el sistema VCR Plus+ no funcionará si usted no ha establecido los canales guía.
Grabación de programas de televisión • No es posible grabar continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras. Tendrá que expulsar el disco y darlo la vuelta. • Cuando utilice discos DVD-RAM de 8 cm (3″) o DVD-R de 8 cm (3″), retire el disco del cartucho. • Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. • No es posible grabar emisiones digitales que permiten “Grabación sólo una vez” en discos DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R o DVD-RAM de 8 cm (3″).
Reproducción de discos ■ Cuando aparece una pantalla de menúen el televisor DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Pulse [e, r, w, q] para seleccionar el elemento y pulse [ENTER]. Algunos elementos también se pueden seleccionar con los botones numerados. Pulse los botones numerados para seleccionar el elemento. Ej., 5: [0] ➔ [5] 15: [1] ➔ [5] • Para volver a la pantalla de menú Pulse [TOP MENU] o [SUB MENU]. CM SKIP Pulse [TOP MENU]. Pulse [RETURN].
Index Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Erase chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 chapter in playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .