Panasonic PROLINE DMR-T3030 User manual

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EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS-
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ARISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in aresidential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter-
face cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's author-
ity to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undeslred operation.
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated In parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
To order accessories contact 1-800-833-9626.
1Remote control
(EUR7615KJ0)
1AudioA/ideo cable
(VJA0788)
2Batteries
for remote control
175 Qcoaxial cable
(VJA1091)
1AC power supply cord
(VJA0488)
1BNC-RCA adaptor plug set
(K2RB063E0002)
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using tfie unit. Follow Vne safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1}Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3} Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5} Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not b\ock any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. Agrounding-type plug has two blades and athird
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician tor replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic-
ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-
turer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When acart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped-
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The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER.
SERIAL NUMBER.
DMR-T3030
User memo:
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN ABOOKCASE,
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 PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK,
BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT
FROM THIS APPARATUS-
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
DATE OF PURCHASE.
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS-
TELEPHONE NUMBER.
Do not place the unit
on amplifiers or equip-
ment that may become
hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build-
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray Is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.
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Features Explanatory notes
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T/i/s unit allows recording of high quality video on
DVD-RAH^, the compact and durable digital media with
fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape
formats in ease of operation.
Watch aprogram while you are recording it
(-»page 28) £233
Chasing play
You can watch aprogram from the start while you are still recording
It.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record aprogram while watching one you recorded previ-
ously.
Time Slip
You can jump back to review apiece of action you missed while
recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1
minute and 360 minutes in units of one minute).
iVIaximum 12 hours on DVD-RAIUI
•Using adouble sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).
•When using a4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1hour
recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2hours with the
regular SP mode, 4hours with the long LP mode, and 6hours with
the extra long EP mode.
•You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-
ings efflciently onto the available space on the disc (-^page 19).
The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (-»page 41)
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation
you want to perform.
Make your own DVD-Video
•This unit will record onto DVD-R in accordance with DVD video
standards and will yield your very own original DVD video upon
finalization (-page 34).
•The encoder system used for recording is called "Hybrid VBR"
which allows high quality recordings.
Exceptional sound quality when recording
Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use
LPCt\4 (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher qual-
ity.
Wide ranging compatibility yielding unbeatable
versatility
As well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit
can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video
CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home
entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.
Progressive Scan
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to apro-
gressive scan television it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture
rendered by the progressive scan function.
Fast access to the program you want to watch
(-»page 20)
Use the Direct Navigator to find aprogram you have recorded and
start play.
Play list (-^page 21) CQZI
Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to
play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from amusic or sports
show and create acollection of your favorite scenes, or take the
images you have shot with avideo camera and arrarrge them into a
movie of your own creation.
Symbols used In these operating instructions
Troubleshooting
is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.
Discs you can use
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
DVD-R DVD-V ^lycD
DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
For your reference
•fSiron indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(->page 34) and can still be recorded on.
•DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated IS^Q.)
Operation
These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation
described can also be performed with the main unit.
Displays
The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc and the operations you are performing.
Should the AC power supply cord come loose by
accident or for any other reason the power supply is
cut off while recording or editing Is taking place, the
contents of the disc may be lost.
VCR Plus-i- and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gem-
star Development Corporation. The VCR Plus-l- system is manu-
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Pats 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908.713; 4,751,578; and
4,706,121
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
"DTS", "DTS Digital Surround" and "DTS Digital OuT are regis-
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Table of contents
Getting started Timer recording
Accessories 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
Features 4
Explanatory notes 4
Control reference guide 6
Disc information 8
Disc handling 9
STEP 1The remote control 9
STEP 2Antenna and television connections 10
STEP 3Setting the channels and clock 11
STEP 4VCR Pius+ guide channel settings 13
STEP 5Selecting TV screen type 14
STEP 6Television operation 15
Basic play and recording
Playing discs 16
Inserting discs 17
When amenu screen appears on the television 17
Starting play from where you stopped it
—Resume Function 17
Recording television programs 18
One Touch Recording—Specify atime to stop recording 19
Flexible Recording
—recording the best quality pictures in aset time 19
Watching the television while recording 19
Notes on recording 19
Advanced play
Using the Direct Navigator 20
Playing play lists 21
Playing play lists 21
Playing play list scenes 21
To erase aplay list or aplay list scene during playback 21
Skipping programs and commercials 22
Skipping 22
Skipping aminute fonivard—CIVI Skip 22
Selecting an amount of time to skip—^Ttme Slip 22
Other methods of play '. ..23
Fast fonward and rewind—SEARCH 23
Slow-motion play 23
Frame-by-frame viewing 23
Starting play from aselected program,
title, chapter, or track 23
To erase a program that is being played back 23
To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players 23
Random play 24
Program play 24
Marking places to play again—MARKER 25
Marking positions directly 25
Using on-screen menus to mark positions 25
Changing audio 26
Advanced recording
Playing while you are recording 28
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording
—Chasing play 28
Simultaneous rec and play 28
Reviewing the recorded images while recording
—Time Slip 28
Recording from avideo cassette recorder 29
Timer recording 30
Using VCR Plus-H codes to make timer recording 30
Manually programming timer recordings 31
Editing
Entering text 33
Disc setting 34
Editing programs 36
Editing play lists 38
Creating play lists. 40
Using the FUNCTIONS window 41
Using on-screen menus 42
Common procedures 42
Disc menu 42
Play menu 43
Audio menu 43
Video menu 44
Home Theater 45
Connecting acable TV box/satellite receiver 46
Connecting an amplifier or system component 47
Connecting other video equipment 48
Other antenna connections 49
Other antenna connection to the unit 49
Other antenna connection from the unit to the television 49
Changing the remote control code 50
Changing the unit's settings 51
Common procedures 51
Entering apassword (Ratings) 51
Digital Audio Output 51
Summary of settings 52
Channel Caption 54
On-screen displays 55
Glossary 56
Maintenance 57
Error messages 58
Troubleshooting guide 59
Product Service 61
Limited Warranty 62
Specifications 63
Index Back cover
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Control reference guide
Remote control
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How to open the remote control
©POWER button ((!), DVD C&MO) 11
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming asmall amount of
power.
(D VCR PIUS+ button (VCR Plus+) 30
@Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO) 15
0Numbered buttons (1-9, 0, 100) 12
•When selecting atitle, chapter, track, program, or play list
Example: "5": [0] -> [5]
"15": (1]->[5]
•When selecting apage of play list scene
Example: "5": [0] [0] -> [5]
"15": {0]-»[1l->(5]
•When selecting atelevision channel
Example: "5": [0] [5]
"15": (1]-»[51
"115": [100] -[1] -[51
©Cancel button (CANCEL) 13
®Skip buttons (W^, SKIP) 22
®Stop button () 17
®Pause button (II) 17
(D Top menu and Direct Navigator button
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR) 17, 20
@Cursor buttons (A, <, )/Enter button (ENTER) 11
®Functions button (FUNCTIONS) 41
@Manual channel adding and deleting button
(ADD/DLT) 12
©Manual programming and check button
(PROG/CHECK) 31
(0) On-screen display button (STATUS) 55
®Disc tray open/dose button (^ OPEN/CLOSE) 17
®Audio button (AUDIO) 26
©Setup button (SETUP) 11
@Program/play list erase button (ERASE) 21, 23
®Flexible Recording button (FRec) 19
@TV power on/off button (c!), CEEHSJ TV) 15
@DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV) 15
•When selecting the receiving channel on this unit
using channel button (@) and numbered buttons (@)
or inputting using numbered buttons (0), make sure
you switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD".
•When selecting the receiving channel for the television using
channel button (@) and numbered buttons (®), make sure you
switch [DVD, TV] to TV".
@Recording button (•, REC) 19
@Recording mode button (REC MODE) 19
@Channel buttons lor recorder and TV (a, v, CH) 15, 19
@TV volume buttons (+, -, VOLUME) 15
@Stow/search buttons ('<'^, SLOW/SEARCH) 23
@Play button () 17
@Menu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST) 17, 21
@Return button (RETURN) 11
@Display button (DISPLAY) 42
®Time slip button (TIME SUP) 22
@Frame advance and frame reverse buttons
(-411, 11^ FRAME) 23
®Input select button (INPUT SELECT) 29
(3) One-minute skip button (CM SKIP) 22
®Marker button (MARKER) 25
®Position memory button (POSmON MEMORY) 17
Hold both sides of the remote control's cover to open it. (You can
also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.)

Main unit
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Controls such as Ofunction the same as the buttons on the remote control.
Remote control signal sensor 9
Disc tray 17
L2 input terminals (L2) 48
The unit's display
®Display
Channel buttons for recorder (v ,a, CH) 19
®Skip/Slow/Search buttons (w^/^, 22, 23
Center circle (e.g.: DVD-RAM)
Rotating (REC):recordjng
Stopped (REG):recording paused
Rotating (REC, PLAY):
Chasing play or simultaneous
rec and play is in progress
Rotating (PLAY):playing
Stopped (PLAY):play paused
"PLAY" flashes:
the resume function
(-»page 17) is working
OTimer recording display
On: When timer recording is on standby (^page 30)
Flashes: When the unit couldn't go to timer recording standby
(e.g., adisc isn't loaded or adisc that cant be
recorded to is loaded)
ODisc type
OThe display mode of the main display section
TITLE.
TRACK:
CHAP:
PG:
PL:
Title number
Track number
Chapter number
Program number
Play list number
ORecording mode (-frpage 19)
ODVD indicator
Flashes: When you press [(!), DVD POWER] to turn the unit off
until it actually tums off
OChannel
@Main display section
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages
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Disc information
Uiscs you can use f6r recordir^^nff
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Play-only discs
RAM
RAM4.r R R4.7
DVO-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4GB, 12 cm (5")
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3^
DVD-R
4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0
•This unit is not compatible with:
-12-cm (5"), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
-3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
-DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
-Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
•This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-
able Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that
allow one cc^, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4
GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to
record onto DVD-R.
•We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
•Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
DVD-RAM
•DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
•This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings (-»page 19).
•Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
•Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
DVD-R
•in order to play aDVD-R recorded using this machine on
another playbacic source, the disc must first be finalized
(-»page 34).
•Once aDVD-R Is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
•You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
•You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
•It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes.
•This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
•Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
•The video is recorded in a4:3 aspect in-espective of the video sig-
nal input.
•Discs with programs recorded in RAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit
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DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
•The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to
control play of adisc with some operations described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully.
•This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format
{Video CD Format 2.0 or above), audio CD-R and CD-RW that
have been finalized upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-
tion of the recording.
•This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
DVD-Video
•Audio format
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DIGITAL
Dolby Digital (-»page 56)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier witii abuilt-
in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround
sound.
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DTS Digital Surround (->page 56)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Fdisi^s thart cannot be played
•DVD-Video with aregion number other than "1 "or "ALL"
•Some DVD-RAM (-Heft)
•Some DVD-R (-Weft)
•PAL discs
•DVD-ROM
•DVD-RW
•DVD-Audio
•-I-RW
•CD-ROM
•CDV
•CD-G
•Photo CD
•CVD
•SVCD
•SACD
•MV-Disc
•PD
•Dlvx Video Disc, etc.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due
to aproblem with the unit or disc, and accepts no respon-
sibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent
damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
•Adisc reconded and edited with this unit is played in aDVD
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
•Adisc used as described above and then played again in this
unit.
•Adisc recorded and edited with aDVD recorder or computer
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.

Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
How to hold adisc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside
from the cold.
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an
optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1
.
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and
DVD-R.
DVD-Video, CD, Video CD
Wipe with adamp cloth and then wipe dry.
Handling precautions
•Do not write on the label side with aball-point pen or other writ-
ing instrument.
•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec-
tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
•Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the mar-
ket.
•Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.
Do not place or store discs in the following
places
•Locations exposed to direct sunlight
•Humid or dusty locations
•Locations directly exposed to aheat vent or heating appliance
STEP 1The remote control
Batteries
•Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control.
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
•mix old and new batteries.
•use different types at the same time.
•heat or expose to flame.
•take apart or short circuit.
•attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
•use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause afire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for along
period of time. Store in acool, dark place.
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote con-
trol after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(television -> page 15, main unit ^page 50).
Use
Remote centred signal sensor
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at amaximum range of 7m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

STEP 2Antenna and television connections
Preparation
•Refer lo the television's operating instructions.
•Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.
To enjoy sound through other audio equipnnent
You can output digital signals from this unit's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal, enabling you to enjoy the powerful surround effects found
on discs recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. Connect an amplifier
with tKjNt-in decoders. See page 47 for connection exaniples.
To enjoy CATV (-»page 46)
(You need to subscribe to acable TV or satellite TV service, to
enjoy viewing their programming.)
Television
To enjoy progressive video
•Connect to the component video {480p) input terminals on atelevi-
sion compatible with this unit's copy guard system. (Video will not be
displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)
•Set "TV Type" to "480P" in STEP 5Selecting TV screen type
(-page 14).
•When playing back, seiect Video in the on-screen menu and set
Transfer" according to the type of material being played
(•^page 44).
For your reference
All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input
connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.
To the antenna
SVIDEO OUT terminal
The S-video terminal achieves amore vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and
luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the televi-
sion.) Television
r8video cable
(not included)
SVIDEO
IN
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the televi-
ysion. y
75 Ocoaxial cable
•The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along
the 75 Qcoaxial cable to the television even when this unit is
turned off. You don't have to connect the antenna to the televi-
sion.
•The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through
the 75 Ocoaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect
one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the
AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none
of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
Conserving power
This unit consumes asmall amount of power, even when it is
turned off (approx. 3W). To save power when the unit is not to be
used for along time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide apurer picture than the SVIDEO OUT ter-
minal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (Pb/Pb) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
•The description of the component video input terminals
depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/Pb/P«, Y/B-Y/R-
Y, Y/Cb/Ch). Connect to terminals of the same color.
Television
Video cable
(not included)
If using aBNC cable, use the
BNC-RCA adaptor plug
(included) on the unit terminals.
COMPONENT
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When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the televi-
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Do not connect the unit through avideo
cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture
will not be shown correctly on the television.
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In accordance with the Antenna System (TV or CATV) setting,
channels will be set as shown in the tables below.
•TV Mode
Band Air
VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69
•CATV Mode
Band Cable
VHF 2-13
CATV LOW BAND 95-99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14-36
CATV HYPER BAND 37-65
ULTRA BAND 66-94
100-125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
Preparation
•Confirm that the antenna Is connected correctly.
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to
suit the connections to this unit.
1Press [6, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
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press [^j.
4Press [A, T] to select "Antenna Sys-
tem" and press [ENTER].
Press [A, T] to select "TV" or
"CATV" and press [ENTER].
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CATV: CATV broadcast (1CI-I-125CH)
Press [A, T] to select "Auto Channel
Setting" and press [ENTER].
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Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This takes afew minutes. (To stop auto
channel setting, press [RETURN].)
If you have not set the clock, the unit will carry out Auto Clock
Setting. The time is displayed when finished.
8Press [ENTER] to end the setting.
•After carrying out Auto Channel Setting, make sure you re-set
VCR Plus+ guide channel {-»page 13) and Channel Caption
(-»page 54).
Notes on Auto Clock Setting
•If you connect the unit through acable TV box or DSS receiver
(-page 46) and the Auto Channel Setting is not able to find a
local PBS station, the Auto Clock Setting will not work properly. If
there is no local PBS channel in your area, set the clock manually.
•OST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
•TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime
(GMT).
EST=GMT-5, CST=GMT-6, MST=GMT-7, PST=GMT-8,
AST=GMT-9, HST=GMT-10, For other areas: XX hr
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
If the unit couldn't set the clock automatically
Refer to page 12, "Manual Clock Setting".
if the clock is an hour slower or faster
Refer to page 12, Time Zone Adjusf.
if unnecessary channels are set or necessary
channels are not set
Refer to page 12, "Adding and deleting channels'.
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Manual Clock Setting
If an error occurs when carrying out Auto Clock Setting, you may
set the time using the following method:
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
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Press [A, T] to select "Set Up" and
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Press [A, T] to select "Manual Clock
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Press [<f ^] to select the item you
want to change and press [A, T] to
change the setting.
MONTH-< >DAY« vYEAR* *HOUR (12-hour display)
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DST {Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF
It you select "ON", the clock is advanced one hour starting
at 2a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2a.m.
on the last Sunday in October.
TIME ZONE:
EST^CST*—>MST^PST^AST«—.HST
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5Press [ENTER].
The "Set Up" screen reappears and the clock starts.
CBS
When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to corre-
spond to the new time zone.
Time Zone Adjust
Adjust the time zone (—1 or +1) if it was not set conrectly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the dock manually.
1
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Press [A, T] to select "Set Up" and
press
Press [A, ]to select "Time Zone
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"+1" and press [ENTER].
The "Set Up" screen reappears.
To return to the previous screen
Press tRETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
Adding and deleting channels
While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during
recording):
HPress the numbered buttons to select
achannel.
Example: "5": [0] -» 15] Unit's display
"15": [1]-»[5]
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•You can also use [a, v, CH]
when you are going to delete achannel.
Press [ADD/DLT].
The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.
For example
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3Press [A, ]to select "VCR Plus+
CH Setting" and press [ENTER].
For example, when the current antenna system is CATV.
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Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plus+ codes for
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare achart show-
ing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
For example:
Station
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CBS 04 04
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Nicl<elodeon 38 20 -»e
Look up the guide channels write down all the stations you
for the stations In magazines, can receive.
OThe guide channel and channel numbers correspond so you do
not have to change the setting.
©In step 5, enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33.
OIn step 5, enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38.
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To delete anumber, press [CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5as necessary.
6Press [ENTER].
The screen shown in step 2reappears.
To return to tlie previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
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Change the settings if you:
•Connect the unit to awidescreen 16:9 aspect television.
-Set TV Aspect" to "16:9".
•Connect ttie unit througli the COIVIPONENT video terminais
(^page 10) to atelevision compatible with progressive video sig-
nals (480P).
*Set TV Type" to M80P".
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
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Press [A, T] to select "TV Screen"
and press [].
3Press [A, ]to select "TV
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TV Aspect
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press [ENTER].
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press [ENTER].
•When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set
Transfer" according to the type of material being played
(-page 44).
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
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You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.
1
2
Refer to the chart t>elow for the code
for your television.
Press and hold [6, POWER TV] and
enter the two-digit code with the
numbered buttons.
•For example: 01, press [0] [1].
•Test by turning on the television and changing channels.
Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows
correct operation. '
•If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
•This remote control works with most recently manufactured televi-
sions, but may not be able to control older models.
Code No. Manufacturer
01 Panafionir/Nfltlnnal Ol lARAR
02 Panasonic/National QUASAR
03 MAGNAVOX SYLVANIIA PHILIPS /RO.«51
04 ZENITH
05 THOMSON RCA GE
06 SHARP
07 SHARP
08 SONY
09 TOSHIBA
10 SANYO FISHER
11 JVC
12 HITACHI
13 MITSUBISHI
14 SAMSUNG
15 GOLDSTAR/LG
16 GOLDSTAR/LG
17 GOLDSTAR/LG
18 SAMSUNG
19 SAMSUNG
Ioperation
Point the remote control at the television.
Operation Button
On and off [6, POWER TV]
Video input mode rrVA/JDEO)
Channels
(Switch [DVD. TV] to 'TV".)
[a. v.CH]
or
Numbered buttons
Example:
Channel "5": [0] -¥ [5]
Volume [+, -, VOLUME]

Playing discs
ENTER
'—RETURN
Numbered buttons
ENTER
RETURN
POSITION
MEMORY
•Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when playing
other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume
before playing other sources or returning to the television so vol-
ume doesn't Increase suddenly.
Auto power-off
The unit switches to standby after about 6hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2hours
(^page 52, Set Up—Off Timer).

When amenu screen appears on the
television
1
2
Press [Cb, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert adisc (-^ below).
•Insert one disc only.
•Press [A ,OPEN/CLOSE) again to close the tray.
Press [] (PLAY).
The unit tal<es some time to read the disc
before play starts.
Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If
that program is extremely short, play starts from the next
most recent recording. Use "PLAY FROM TOP" in the FUNC-
TIONS window (-page 41) to start play from the oldest pro-
gram on the disc (Program 1).
To stop play
Press [] (When "PLAY" flashes -¥ right. Starting play from where
you stopped it).
•The screen saver at right may appear
when you stop play Press [] again and
you can use this unit's tuner to watch
television.
This screen is also shown when you are
playing CDs.
To pause play
Press [I I].
Press again to restart play.
Inserting discs
insert inside the tray's
guides.
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (Load double-sided discs
so the label for the side you want to play is teeing up.)
Insert label-up.
(Load double-
sided discs so
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1side you want to
play is facing up.)
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Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
Example:"5": [0] [5]
•When playing DVDs, you can also use [A, T, <, ]to select
items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Play of the selected item now begins.
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc's instructions for further details about operation.
[^Shows the next menu.
[K^][M-</-*<]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [vcd|
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen.
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen, ij^f^ja;^
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [] when
you have finished viewing to preserve the unit's motor and your tele-
vision screen.
For your reference
•If "0" appears on the television
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
•If adisc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when
you press [] (PLAY).
•If you play adisc with video and then replace it with an audio-only
disc, the video from the previous disc may continue to be shown
on the television.
Starting play from where you stopped it
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(When elapsed play time Is displayed)
HDuring play
Press [].
The unit remembers the position.
Press [] (PLAY) while "PLAY"
Is flashing on the display.
Play starts from where you stopped it.
To cancel the resume function
Press [] until "PLAY" goes out.
(The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the
disc tray.)
To start play from amemorized position after turn-
ing the unit off—Position Memory
Press [POSITION MEMORY] during play.
(The message "Position Memorized" appears on the television.)
Now when you press [] (PLAY) after switching the unit to standby
and back on, play starts from the memorized position and the posi-
tion is cleared.
For your reference
If you press [] before switching the unit to standby after pressing
[POSITION MEMORYl to memorize aposition, play will resume
from the position you pressed [] when you press [^] (PLAY).
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•The position is memorized when you press [POSITION MEMORY)
and cleared when you open the disc tray.
•Positions recorded by pressing [POSITION MEMORY] remain
memorized even after tiie disc tray is opened.
•You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.
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quality pictures in aset time
1Press [C!), DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert adisc.
•Ensure the disc is not write-protected.
•Press OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
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[a, V, CH] to select the channel.
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to select the record-
ing mode.
Select "XP", "SP", "LP", or "EP" (-» below).
5Press [#, REC] to start recording.
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Asingle recording is called aprogram. Program information (e.g.,
time and date) is registered in the program list (-»page 20).
To pause recording
Press [II]. Press again to restart recording.
To stop recording
Press [].
For your reference
•You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.
•You cannot change the channel or recording mode during record-
ing. You can change them while recording is paused, but the mate-
rial Is recorded as aseparate program.
•There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (->page 8).
•In order to play aDVD-R recorded using this machine on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (^page 34).
•When using aDVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to
ensure accurate recording (-»page 34, "Format").
One Touch Recording—Specify atime to
stop recording
This is asimple way of specifying atime to stop recording when you
are in ahurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4
hours in advance.
While recording
Press REC] to select the recording
time.
Each time you press the button: Example:
0:30 -» 1:00 -* 1:30 2:00 3:00
t—(Counter) *—4:00 *'
To cancel
During recording, press [i
•Recording continues.
), RECj until the counter appears.
For your reference
•Press [STATUS] to show the time remaining until recording fin-
ishes.
•This does not work during timer recordings or while using Flexible
Recording right).
•Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [].
•The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or chan-
nel while recording is paused.
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The unit calculates arecording rate that enables the recording to fit
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with
the best possible picture quality.
HWhile stopped
Press [F Rec].
1Use [<, ]to
select "Hour" and
"Min." and set the
time with [,].
©To start recording
Press [A, ]to select "Start"
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
For your reference
•Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time,
•It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while Flexi-
ble Recording is paused.
•Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.
una
It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the
remaining time doesn't allow.
Watching the television white recording
0Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to "TV".
(D Switch [DVD, TV] to "TV.
(D Press [a, v,CH] to change channels.
•You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.
Example: "5": [0] -» (5]
"15":[1]-»[5]
"115": [100] [1] -» [5]
Notes on recording
Recording modes and approximate recording
times in hours
Disc DVD-RAM DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
Mode SIngle-slded
(4.7 GB) Doubie-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality)" 121
SP (Normal) 242
LP (Long play) 48 4
EP (Extra long play) 612 6
"It is possible to use LPCM when recording in XP mode
(-page 53, Audio—Audio Mode for XP Recording).
Flexible Recording (FR) mode
The unit automatically selects arecording rate between XP and EP
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on
the disc with the best possible recording quality.
You may use FR mode in either Flexible Recording above) or in
timer recording (-page 30).
Protection
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
•Cartridge-protect:
With the write-protect tab in tine protect posi-
tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from
the disc. (Type 1,2, and 4cartridge discs)
•Disc-protect (-^page 34)
•Program-protect (-^page 36)
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and press [ENTER].
•You can also select programs by entering a2-digit number
with the numbered buttons.
Example: "5": (0) [5]
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Play of the images that were playing in the background con-
tinues.
To clear the program list
Press IDIRECT NAVIGATOR],
To Stop play
Press [].
About the program list
Write-protected
Displayed when you have protected
the program.
Copy-protected
Displayed when you have recorded
aprogram that has copy protection,
from CATV broadcasts, for example.
Unable to ptay
Displayed if you cannot play the program.
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