Disc setting. 32
Disc Name. Disc Protection. Format disc. Select First play. Finalize. 33
Entering text. 34 FUNCTIONS window and Status messages. 35
FUNCTIONS window. 35 Status messages. 35
Changing the units settings. 36
Summary of settings. 36 Common procedures. 38 Clock settings. 38

Reference

Specifications. 39 Maintenance. 39 Glossary. 40 Frequently asked questions. 41 Error messages. 42 Troubleshooting guide. 43 Product Service. 45 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). 46 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). 47 Referencia rpida en espaol. 48 (Spanish Quick Reference) Index. Back cover

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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to Accessory Purchases on page 46. For other areas:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
1 Remote control (N2QAKB000050)
1 AC power supply cord [For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] (K2CB2CB00006)
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging] (RJA0019-2K) [For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]

coaxial cable (VJA1125)

For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
2 Batteries for remote control
1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6CA00001)
1 Power plug adaptor (K2DA42E00001)
(U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

The remote control

Batteries

R6, LR6, AA, UM-3

Remote control signal sensor
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not use different types at the same time. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not take apart or short circuit. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes ( page 14).

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

Cable TV box or

OUT IN

Satellite receiver

This unit Cable TV box
From antenna or cable TV jack From satellite dish antenna

2-way splitter

OUT2 OUT1

Cable TV box

IN OUT
From cable TV jack For more information on connections ( page 7)
If the antenna connector doesnt match
Other antenna connections to the unit
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead connection to minimize signal loss.
Other antenna connections from the unit to the television
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the televisions operating instructions.

A single twin lead

from the antenna (Flat) Twin lead 300 cable 30075 transformer To this units RF IN terminal
A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal
VHF/UHF band separator 75 coaxial cable VHF UHF Television
A twin lead and a coaxial cable
from the antenna VHF/UHF band mixer (Flat) Twin lead 300 cable To this units RF IN terminal

A twin lead terminal

75300 transformer 75 coaxial cable VHF or UHF Television

Two twin lead terminals

(Round) 75 coaxial cable

Two twin leads

from the antenna VHF/UHF band mixer (Flat) Twin lead 300 cable 30075 transformer To this units RF IN terminal
Multiple antenna terminals
Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the televisions setting as necessary. Television Split out ANT coaxial cable ANT 2

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Connecting an amplifier or system component
Connection to a stereo amplifier

Amplifiers rear panel

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 37). 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. Amplifiers rear panel

Auto Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM DST. ON TIME ZONE. CST

Press [ENTER].

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If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time
Select s1 or r1 in Time Zone Adjust in the SETUP menu ( page 38).
Adding and deleting channels
Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels are set.
If the unit couldnt set the clock automatically
Set the time manually ( page 38, Manual Clock Setting).
To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example)
Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are also cleared. When the unit is on and stopped 1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about five seconds. The unit turns off. 2 Press [ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
Units display TV Mode (Airwaves) e.g., 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5] CATV Mode (Cable) e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5] 15: [0] [1] [5] 115: [1] [1] [5]
You can also use [W X CH] when you are going to delete a channel.

Press [ADD/DLT].

e.g., The channel is deleted.

CHANNEL 15 DELETED

If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails

Press [SETUP].

Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Channel Captions Preset Channel Captions Manual Channel Captions VCR Plusi CH Setting CATV
Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen
Press [3, 4] to select Channel and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select Antenna System and press [ENTER].

Antenna System

TV Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen CATV
Press [3, 4] to select TV or CATV and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select Auto Channel Setting and press [ENTER]. Press [ENTER].
Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
To cancel partway Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [SETUP].
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

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STEP 3 Channel settings

CANCEL

Press [3, 4] to select Channel and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select VCR Plusr CH Setting and press [ENTER].

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Recording television programs
OPEN/CLOSE POWER TIME SLIP
Press [W X CH] to select the channel.

DVD - R AM

Time Slip indicator L2 input terminals
To select with the numbered buttons: TV Mode (Airwaves) e.g., 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5] CATV Mode (Cable) e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5] 15: [0] [1] [5] 115: [1] [1] [5] Select the audio to record ( page 17).

INPUT SELECT

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).

VCR Plus+ CM SKIP

Remaining time on the disc

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

; DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Press [ REC] to start recording.
3421 ENTER RETURN STATUS TIME SLIP
Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not be overwritten. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

3 4Rec F

To stop recording

Press [].

Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. [DVD-R] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.
[RAM] [DVD-R] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge. You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. It is not possible to record CPRM ( page 40) protected material onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

To pause recording

Press [;].
Press again to restart recording. (Title is not split into a separate title.)
To specify a time to stop recording

During recording

Press [ REC] to select the recording time.
Each time you press the button: 0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00 ^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""} This does not work during timer recordings ( page 19) or while using Flexible Recording ( page 18).
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc.
Press the button again to close the tray. Insert label-up. Insert fully so it clicks into place.

Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours ( page 36, Off Timer).
Insert with the arrow facing in.

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Recording modes and approximate recording times
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM DVD-R (4.7 Mode Single-sided Double-sided GB) (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play) EP (Extra long play) (6 )
Playing while you are recording
Playing from the beginning of the title you are recordingChasing playback

Press [1] (PLAY).

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
Playing a title previously recorded while recording Simultaneous rec and play

Picture quality

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title and press [ENTER].

SP LP EP (6H) EP (8H)

Recording time
To exit the Direct Navigator screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
When Recording Time in EP Mode is set to EP (6H) in the SETUP menu. The sound quality is better when using EP (6H) than when using EP (8H).
Reviewing the recorded images while recording Time Slip
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. 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 available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality. You can set when programming timer recordings. All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the XP display. SP

LP EP CH

Press [TIME SLIP].

PLAY 0 min

Play starts from 30 seconds previous.
The current recording images You will hear the playback audio.
Selecting audio to record
Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press again to show the play and recording images.

Press [AUDIO].

[. Stereo: Main audio (stereo) l If the broadcast is MonoiSAP, audio will be v l monaural even if you select Stereo mode. l SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP) l If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also v l recorded. l a- Mono: Main audio (monaural) Select Mono if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.

To put the unit on timer recording standby

No CHANNEL

Remaining Recording Time 1:57 LP

3/26 TUE 1:19 PM

Press [ DVD POWER]. The unit turns off and F lights on the units display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
DATE ON OFF New Timer Program

MODE CHECK

Message displayed in the CHECK line
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space. > (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will show until when recordings can be made (up to a maximum of one month from the present time) based on the time remaining on the disc. ! : It may not be possible to record because: the disc is write-protected there is no more space left the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. OK:
Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later. During timer recording, you can change the end time as long as the recording mode is not FR.

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Playing discs
Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play
OPEN/CLOSE POWER TIME SLIP TIME SLIP CH

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM

Title View

10 10/27 Mon

8 10/27 Mon ---

TIME SLIP X CH W 45

Previous

02/02 Select

SUB MENU
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [ENTER].

W X CH AUDIO CM SKIP 65

To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Direct Navigator screen icons Title protected. Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts etc.) You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5]
:9 ; DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU

3421 ENTER 2; ;1

PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP

RETURN TIME SLIP

Title cannot be played because data is damaged. Currently recording.

CHAPTER

When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. e.g., 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5] To return to the menu screen [DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU]. [DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU]. [VCD] Press [RETURN].
It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.

Common procedures

PBC (Playback control page 40) [VCD] Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off. You may have to use the menus ( page 22) on the disc to change. The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot change when there is no recording. Audio attribute LPCM/PPCM/Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Language ENG: FRA: DEU: ITA: ESP: NLD: English French German Italian Spanish Dutch SVE: NOR: DAN: POR: RUS: JPN: Swedish Norwegian Danish Portuguese Russian Japanese CHI: KOR: MAL: VIE: THA: : Chinese Korean Malay Vietnamese Thai Others

Press [DISPLAY].

Disc Play Video Audio
Sound track Subtitle Audio channel

1 Digital 2/0 ch OFF LR

Setting
Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of channels
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus Press [DISPLAY].

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Play menuChange play sequence
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat play All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) Chapter [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Group [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) PL (Play list) [RAM] Title [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Track [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select OFF to cancel.
Video menuChange picture quality
Picture Normal: Soft: Fine: Cinema: MPEG-DNR Reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive ( page 40) Select ON to enable progressive output. Select OFF if the picture is stretched horizontally. When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. Transfer (When Progressive is set to ON.) Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played ( page 40, Film and video). Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content is distorted.
Default setting Soft picture with fewer video artifacts Details are sharper Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
Only when you have selected 480P in TV Type ( page 14).
Audio menuChange sound effect
V.S.S. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion. V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings. Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.

If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected. You can remove unnecessary part of the recording such as commercials.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM 08

10 10/27 Mon --

8 10/27 Mo --
Shorten PLAY Start End Next Exit 0:43.21

Shorten

Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the section you want to erase. Press [3, 4] to select Exit and press [ENTER].
Select Next and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.

Start - -:- -.- -

End - -:- -.- -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM 08 Change Change Thumbnail
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View.
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play. Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a thumbnail is shown. Press [3, 4] to select Exit and press [ENTER].

Change Thumbnail

Exit 0:00.01

Change 00:00.01

Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations Erase Chapter

Divide Chapter

Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
Repeat this step to divide at other points.
Divide Chapter PLAY Divide Exit 0:43.21
Press [3, 4] to select Exit and press [ENTER].

Combine Chapters

Press [2, 1] to select Combine and press [ENTER].
The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
Multiple editing is possible. For quicker editing Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion ( page 23) to find the desired point. Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.
Set up Protection Cancel Protection
Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER].

Title V

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Creating, editing and playing play lists
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select PLAY LIST and press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST DVD-RAM

Play List View

Create

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Create and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select the source title and press [4].
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to step 6.

PLAY LIST DVD-RAM Create

10/27 Mon Source Title

01/01 -----

Source Chapter 002 001

001/---

Chapters in PLAY LIST

001/001

Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you want to add to a play list and press [ENTER].

Press [3] to cancel.

You can arrange the chapters ( page 28) to create a play list. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
10/27 Mon Source Title -----
Chapters in PLAY LIST -----

001/001 -----

Play list Chapter

Chapter

You can also create a new chapter from the source title. Press [SUB MENU] to select Divide Chapter and press [ENTER] ( page 29, Divide Chapter).
Editing play lists doesnt modify the recorded data. Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesnt use much capacity. The maximum number of items on a disc: Play lists: 99 Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000 (Depends on disc contents.)

Press [2, 1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
10/27 Mon Source Title ----01/01

Creating play lists

Press RETURN to exit.
Preparation Release protection (cartridge page 15, disc page 33).
Repeat steps 56 to add other chapters. Press [3] to select other source titles.

Press [RETURN].

Press [FUNCTIONS].

DVD-RAM Record

Dubbing / Edit
DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OFF
Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR TIMER RECORDING FLEXIBLE RECORDING SETUP PLAY LIST DISC SETTING
To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].

Set up

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Editing and playing play lists/chapters
Play list operations Erase
Press [2, 1] to select Erase and press [ENTER]. Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select PLAY LIST and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list.
To start play Press [ENTER]. To edit Step 4.
Properties Dinosaur No. Chapters Date 6/20/2002 Wed Time 0:30.05

Create Copy

page 30, Creating play lists Press [2, 1] to select Copy and press [ENTER]. page 34, Entering text

10/27 Mon 0:30 --

01/01 Select
Enter Name Change Thumbnail
To show other pages/Multiple editing ( page 28)
page 29, Change Thumbnail
Create Copy Erase Properties Edit Chapter View Enter Name Change Thumbnail

Chapter operations

Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and source chapters.
Refer to Play list operations.

Add Chapter

page 30, Creating play lists, Step 46
If you select Chapter View
To start play Press [ENTER]. To edit Step 6.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
PLAY LIST DVD-RAM Move Chapter

Move Chapter

08 10/27 Mon 0:002 -----

---------

08 10/27 Mon 0:-----
Divide Chapter Combine Chapters Erase Chapter

page 29, Divide Chapter

page 29, Combine Chapters
Add Chapter Move Chapter Divide Chapter Combine Chapters Erase Chapter Play List View

page 29, Erase Chapter

You can go back to the Play List View. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].

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Disc setting
Preparation Release protection. [RAM] (cartridge page 15, disc right)
Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR TIMER RECORDING

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

PLAY LIST DISC SETTING
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select DISC SETTING and press [ENTER].

To stop formatting Press [RETURN]. You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this. Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message Formatting. is on the television. This can render the disc unusable. Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes. Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.

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Entering text

Show Enter Name screen.

Title (timer recording) Select Enter Name in step 3 on page 19, 20. Title Select Enter Name in step 3 on page 28.
Play list Select Enter Name in step 4 on page 31. Disc Select Disc Name in step 3 on page 32. Name field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Name _

2 B E H K Q U 3 C F I L O R V Y ? Z ! S a d g j 6 b e h 7 c f i l

i j l % $

3 D 4 G

& _ ) | ^

; ERASE

5 J 7 P 8 T

k m n p t w " q u x '

O N @ s { z ; ( } \ `

r v y :

9 W X 0. ,

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters. To erase a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e.g., entering the letter R 1Press [7] to move to the 7th row. 2Press [7] twice to highlight R. 3Press [ENTER]. 5 J K To enter a space Press [ CANCEL] and press [ENTER].
[RAM] [DVD-R] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [RAM] Title Play list Disc

Characters 64 (44) 64 64

L O R V S

6 M N 7 P 8 T Q U

[DVD-R] Title Disc

Characters 44 40

Press [] (SET).
Returns to the previously displayed screen. To end partway Press [RETURN]. Text is not saved.
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

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FUNCTIONS window and Status messages

Status messages

Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit.

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button.

DVD-RAM REC PLAY LR

Disc indication Recording or play status/input channel Audio type
Recording mode Date and time

Available recording time and recording mode

0:50 XP

3421 ENTER STATUS
Remain 6/8 10:15 PM T2 0:05.14 XP T1 0:00.10 SP
Elapsed play time Elapsed recording time No display

FUNCTIONS window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window Press [FUNCTIONS].

Play position

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Changing the units settings

Summary of settings

See page 38 for details on menu operation.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Tabs Channel

Antenna System ( page 11) Auto Channel Setting ( page 11) Preset Channel Captions ( page 13) Manual Channel Captions ( page 13) VCR Plusr CH Setting ( page 12)
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
TV j j j j 2 hr Set Code hr Off Set Code 3 CATV

Set Up

Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Remote Control Code ( page 14) Auto Clock Setting ( page 38) Manual Clock Setting ( page 38) Time Zone Adjust ( page 38)

Set Code 2

j1 Yes
Re-initialize Settings This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the clock, channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the default settings.
Languages Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] Enter a code ( page 40) when you select Other. Press [ENTER] to display the menu. Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. Audio Language French Spanish English Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. Other Automatic: If the language selected for Audio Language is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc. English French Spanish Other English 8 No Limit: 1 to 7: 0 Lock All: French Spanish Other

Subtitle Language

Menu Language Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. Do not forget your password. Recording Time in EP Mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode ( page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times). Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode Select Video (On) to play DVD-Video content on some DVDAudio.
All DVD-Video can be played. Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them. Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. Change Password Temporary Unlock
Unlock Recorder Change Level
EP (6H): You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. EP (8H): You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. Video (On):The setting returns to Audio (Off) when you change the disc or turn the unit off. Audio (Off) On: Off: Reduces noise by separating the luminance (Y) and color (C) signals when recording. Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast moving images.

Frame Field Field A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but picture quality is generally better. A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577
Enter the code with the numbered buttons. 7178 Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish:7686 Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto:8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian:8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: Tatar: Telugu: Thai: Tibetan: Tigrinya: Tonga: Turkish: Turkmen: Twi: Ukrainian: Urdu: Uzbek: Vietnamese: Volapk: Welsh: Wolof: Xhosa: Yiddish: Yoruba: Zulu: 9085
Catalan: Chinese: Corsican: Croatian: Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estonian: Faroese: Fiji: Finnish: French: Frisian: Galician: Georgian: German: Greek: Greenlandic: Guarani:

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Frequently asked questions
What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?
DVD-Video: 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.
Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? The television has both S-VIDEO IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which terminal should I connect with?
We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this units component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal. All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCTLIMITED 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. Panasonic DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below: Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627 Calgary, Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc. 6835-8th St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493 Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Lachine, Qubec Panasonic Canada Inc. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4 Tel: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020

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. When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.

Television

This unit VCR

VCR This unit

When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 3 W).
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR
indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television. Televisions rear panel
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN

To the aerial

Splitter Red White Yellow AC mains lead Connect only after all other connections are complete. Audio/Video cable Aerial cable

S-Video cable

RF coaxial cable

Video cable

Red White Yellow
This units rear panel Cooling fan

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Audio/Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal ( below). Connect to terminals of the same colour. Red White Yellow

R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

Use a splitter if you also want to connect the aerial to your VCR.

VCRs rear panel

VHF/UHF RF IN

Component video output

Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this units component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (page 42). For progressive output (page 10)
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal
You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit. To output in RGB select RGB (without component) from AV1 Output in the SETUP menu (page 37). RGB refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. To input in RGB select RGB (Not NTSC) from AV2 Input in the SETUP menu (page 37).
To household mains socket (AC 220240 V, 50 Hz)
Connecting an amplifier or system component
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in Digital Audio Output (page 36). 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.
Connection to a stereo amplifier
Amplifiers rear panel Amplifiers rear panel

AUDIO IN R L

Red White

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable Do not bend this cable sharply. Audio cable
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
R - AUDIO OPTICAL OPTICAL R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO -

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

STEP 2 TV Tuning

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP CH
Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [ENTER].
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait. RETURN: to abort

X CH W

RETURN
Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.

Numbered buttons

0 : 00 : 00

CHANGE

1. 1. 2004

SELECT

Please set clock manually. ENTER: store RETURN: leave

ENTER RETURN

Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change.
This is a 24-hour clock. The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year ^--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (page 40). (Monthly accuracy +/ 15 seconds.)

TOP MENU

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

Press [3, 4] to change the setting.
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.
Press [ENTER] when you have finished the settings.
The clock starts and the television displays the channel being received.
When connecting to a television with the corresponding terminal ( page 7).
This units Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations.
To stop partway Press [RETURN].
To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly (page 38) To restart Auto-Setup (page 39)
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup. When the unit is on and stopped Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen appears. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [ DVD] to turn the unit on.
The country setting menu appears on the television.

Country

Australia New Zealand Others

SELECT ENTER RETURN

RETURN : leave

ENTER : access

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control
TV CH AV VOLUME INPUT SELECT

TV operation buttons

Press [3, 4] to select Connection and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select TV Aspect and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER].

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 Tuning Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection 4:3 TV 4:3 Letterbox
16:9: 16:9 widescreen television 4:3: 4:3 standard aspect television [RAM] Titles played as recorded. [DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc) ( page 42). Letterbox: 4:3 standard aspect television Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (page 42).
To enjoy progressive video
You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this units COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (page 42).
Selecting television type and aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

No Disc

Playback Recording TIMER RECORDING

Dubbing Edit

Setting
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select SETUP and press [ENTER].
Manual Auto-Setup Restart
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select SETUP and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select Connection and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select Progressive and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select On and press [ENTER].
Output becomes progressive.
Tuning Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection

SELECT RETURN

REC MODE
To cancel recording when recording has already begun
[RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.
F flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray). If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the F flashes on the unit display. In this case, press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby mode. When you programme successive timer recordings to start immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later programmes (a few seconds when recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when recording with DVD-R).
Using G-CODE number to make timer recordings
Entering G-CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

Press [G-Code].

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE
Enter G-Code Number by using 0-9 keys.
Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODE number.
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
Name Date 1 ARD 15/ 7 TUE Start 19:00

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Stop 20:00

Mode SP

Programme Name
Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] (page 18, step 3). When -- --- appears in the Name column, you cannot set timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme position. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept in the units memory. You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording mode. Programme Name Press [2, 1] to select Programme Name and press [ENTER] ( page 32).
Refer to the control reference on page 17.
[RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) [RAM] Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you press [1] (PLAY) or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works even during play.
Manually programming timer recordings

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Disc Date Start Stop Mode space 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OK New Timer Programme 12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
Press ENTER to store new programme.
Press [3, 4] to select New Timer Programme and press [ENTER]. Press [1] to move through the items and change the items with [3, 4].
Name Date 1 ARD 15/ 7 TUE Start 22:00

12:57:00 15. 7. TUE

Stop 22:30
Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments. You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with the numbered buttons. You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording mode. Date [. Date: l ;: l Daily timer: l ;: a. Weekly timer: Current date up to one month later minus one day SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI SUN>--->SAT

Programme Name (page 32) Press [2, 1] to select Programme Name and press [ENTER].

No. Name ARD ARD

Disc Date Start Stop Mode space 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OK 15/ 7 TUE 22:00 22:30 SP OK New Timer Programme 12:58:00 15. 7. TUE
Repeat steps 24 to programme other recordings.
Check, change or delete a programme
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
[ This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme. Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording. F The disc was full so the programme failed to record. The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded. X The programme did not complete recording because the disc is dirty or some other reason.

No. Name

Disc Date Start Stop Mode space New Timer Programme 12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
Message displayed in the Disc space line
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space. > (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will show until when recordings can be made (up to a maximum of one month from the present time) based on the time remaining on the disc. ! : It may not be possible to record because: the disc is write-protected there is not enough space left the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. OK:

To change a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. ( page 18, step 3)

To delete a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ CANCEL].
To exit the timer recording list
To put the unit on timer recording standby
Press [F TIMER]. The unit turns off and F lights on the units display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. Programmes that failed to record are displayed gray. They are automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

Playing discs

OPEN/CLOSE TIME SLIP TIME SLIP CH
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM

TITLE VIEW

X CH W D, E

ARD 10/10 FRI -ARD 11/10 SAT ---

Previous

02/02 Select

W X CH

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [ENTER].
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5]

MANUAL SKIP 6, 5

DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS
; 3,4,2,1 ENTER 2;, ;1 RETURN
To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Direct Navigator screen icons Title protected. Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU SUB MENU

TIME SLIP ERASE

AUDIO CREATE CHAPTER

[ (NTSC) (PAL)

Title cannot be played because data is damaged. Currently recording. Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit.
It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. e.g., 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5] To return to the menu screen [DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU]. [DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU]. [VCD] Press [RETURN].
[RAM] [DVD-R] Play starts from the most recently recorded title. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Operations during play

The stopped position is memorized. The indicator on the right appears in the units display (excluding play lists). Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Press again to restart play.

Press [6] or [5].

Search
On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. Audio is heard during first level search forward. You can turn off the sound during search ( page 36, PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search). Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]
Press the numbered buttons.
Starting from a selected item

e.g., 5: 15:

[0] [5] [1] [5]
[CD] (MP3 discs only) 5: 15:

[0] [0] [5] [0] [1] [5]

[DVD-A] Selecting groups While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television right) 5: [5] This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television right) with some discs.

Quick View

[RAM] The play speed can be increased without distorting the audio.
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/a1.3).
Press again to return to normal speed. This does not work if the setting is Off in PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search (page 36).
While paused, press [6] or [5].

Slow-motion

To clear the on-screen menus Press [DISPLAY].
Play menuChange the play sequence
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat Play All Chapter Group PL (Play list) Title Track [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) [RAM] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

Select OFF to cancel.

Picture menuChange the picture quality

Playback NR

Progressive (page 42) Select ON to enable progressive output. Select OFF if the picture is stretched horizontally. Transfer (When Progressive is set to ON.) Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played ( page 42, Film and video). When the output signal is PAL Auto Video: Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. Select when using Auto, and the video content is distorted.
When the output signal is NTSC Auto 1 (normal): Auto 2: Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. Select when using Auto 1 and Auto 2, and the video content is distorted.

Video:

Only when you have set Progressive to On in the SETUP menu (page 10).
Sound menuChange the sound effect
V.S.S. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion. V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings. Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel) The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.
Reduces noise and picture degradation.

Editing titles/chapters

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters

CH AV VOLUME

Preparation Release protection (cartridge page 12, disc page 31). [RAM]
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.

Disc Name

[RAM] [DVD-R] page 32, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.

Auto-Play Select

[DVD-R] Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc.
Documentary Disc Protection Off Cartridge Protection Of DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Press [3, 4] to select Top Menu or Title 1 and press [ENTER].
Top Menu: The top menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.

Disc Protection

[RAM] If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.

Finalize

(page 42, Finalize) [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video standards.
Press [2, 1] to set disc protection and press [ENTER].
Used Remain 5:38 (EP) 0 : 22
Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select Start and press [ENTER].
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.

Format Disc

( page 42, Formatting) [RAM] Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.
A message appears when formatting is finished.
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message Finalizing the disc is on the television. This will render the disc unusable. Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturers equipment. Before finalizing Disc display on this unit Recording/Editing/Entering name Play on other players DVD-R Y t After finalizing DVD-V t Y
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.
To stop formatting Press [RETURN]. You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message Formatting the disc is on the television. This can render the disc unusable. Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes. Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.

Entering text

Show Enter Name screen.
Page Title Title (timer recording) 27 17, 31
Play list Disc Name field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Name _

2 A 3 D 4 G

2 B E H K Q U

3 C F I L O R V Y ?

5 a d g j

6 b e h

7 c f i l

l % & _ ) | ^

ERASE SET

5 J 7 P 8 T
k m n S Z ! p t w " q u x '

O N @ s { z ; ( } \ `

r v y :

Tuning

To change the tuning settings for individual programme position
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select SETUP and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select Tuning and press [1].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

Pos Name Channel Fine Tuning Mono 1 ARD 4 Auto Off

Tuning Others

Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1]. Pos To change the programme position in which the TV stations are assigned Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the number of the desired programme position and press [ENTER]. To enter or change the name of a TV station Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [ENTER]. If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between Z and. To enter newly available TV stations or change the channel number of an already tuned TV station Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter the channel number of the desired TV station. Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned. After the desired TV station is tuned, press [ENTER]. To obtain the best tuning condition Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition and press [ENTER]. Press [1] to return to Auto. To select the type of sound to be recorded Press [3, 4] to select On if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if you want to record the normal (mono) sound during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, and press [ENTER].

Manual

You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.
Press [3, 4] to select Manual and press [ENTER].

Pos Name

ARD ZDF N3 HR3 BR3

Channel

Delete Add Move
To delete a programme position Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [A]. To add a blank programme position Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [B]. To move a TV station to another programme position 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [C]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the new programme position to which you want to assign the TV station and press [ENTER]. Fine Tuning

Auto-Setup Restart

You can restart auto channel setting if Auto-Setup ( page 9) fails for some reason.

TV System

Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source.
Press [3, 4] to select Auto-Setup Restart and press [ENTER].
The confirmation screen appears.
The country setting menu appears.
Press [2, 1] to select the country and press [ENTER].

Auto-Setup starts.

Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select SETUP and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select Connection and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select TV System and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the TV system and press [ENTER].
PAL Tuning Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection NTSC
List of TV Reception Channels Country Australia New Zealand VHF 0-12 1-11 UHF 28-69 21-69 CATV 45-470 MHz 44-470 MHz
To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)
While stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.
PAL (factory preset) Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system television. Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as PAL 60. Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other equipment. NTSC Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television programmes cannot be recorded properly. Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.

Clock settings

In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select SETUP and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the Others and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select Clock and press [ENTER].

15 : 45 : 39

1. 8. 2004
The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year ^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

The clock starts.

Child Lock
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until X HOLD appears on the units display.
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, X HOLD appears on the units display and operation is impossible. To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until X HOLD disappears.

Specifications

Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Video Video System: PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0) 12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0) Recording time Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours Playable discs DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB , 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0) 12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0) DVD-Video DVD-Audio Video CD CD-Audio (CD-DA) CD-R/RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs) LASER Specification Class I LASER Product Wave length: 795 nm, 658 nm Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection Audio Recording System: Dolby Digital 2ch Audio In: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) Input Level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Input Impedance: More than 10 k Audio Out: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack) Output Level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Output Impedance: Less than 1 k Digital Audio Out:Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG) Television System Tuner System: Country Australia PAL-BGH Channel coverage VHF: CH E0E12 UHF: CH 2869 CATV: 45 MHz470 MHz VHF: CH E1E11 UHF: CH 2169 CATV: 44 MHz470 MHz

What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?
Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? The television has both S-VIDEO IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which terminal should I connect with?
Is my television progressive output compatible?
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought in another country? Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played? Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW compatibility with this unit.
You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include 4 or All. The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number. This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-R discs that are finalized. This unit also records and plays 1k4k recording speed DVD-R discs. This unit does not record or play DVD-RW. You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a compatible format. You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.
Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be played on other equipment? How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM disc? Can I record digital audio signals using this unit? Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment?
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be possible. You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon the conditions of use. You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output only. You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the Digital Audio Output settings to the following in the SETUP menu. PCM Down Conversion: On Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. You cannot record MP3 signals. With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO]. With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the Bilingual Audio Selection in the SETUP menu.

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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during recording?

Error messages

On the television
Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles recorded. Error has occurred. Please press ENTER. No Disc Please change the disc. Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM] Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering (SELF CHECK appears on the units display). The disc may be upside down. There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.) The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit. 22, 27, 31 The programme was copy-protected. The disc may be full. The disc may be dirty or scratched. Page 13

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, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R. Power No power. The unit switches to the standby mode. Displays The display is dim. 0:00 is flashing on the units display. The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up. The play time shown for MP3 does not agree with the actual time. Compared to the actual recorded time, the remaining time displayed is less. (Only when recording in NTSC) TV screen and video Television reception worsens after connecting the unit. Status messages do not appear. The grey background does not appear. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. There is a lot of after-image when playing video. When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Picture menu in the on-screen menus. The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted. This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Select Automatic in On-Screen Messages in the SETUP menu. Select On in Grey Background in the SETUP menu. Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set Progressive in the Picture menu to OFF. Check the settings for TV Aspect in the SETUP menu. Set Playback NR in the Picture menu to OFF. Set Progressive in the Picture menu to OFF. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change FL Display in the SETUP menu. Set the clock. Times shown may disagree with actual times. More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R 200 times or more. While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly. Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space. The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording. Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC mains socket. One of the units safety devices is activated. Press [/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. Image disturbance during search. Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Page 7

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Cannot eject disc.

Cannot tune channels.

Recording and timer recording Cannot record. You havent inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. The disc is un-formatted. Format the disc. [RAM] The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC MANAGEMENT. Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). The disc is full or nearly full. Erase un-needed titles or use another disc. You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs. Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. Timer recording does not work properly. G-CODE programming does not work properly. Timer recording does not stop even when [] is pressed. The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost. The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme. The unit is not on timer recording standby. (F on the units display is not on.) Press [F TIMER]. Set the clock. While using timer recording, press [F TIMER]. (F disappears.) The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly. If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to format the disc ([RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. 12, 22, 27, 31 19 17, 17, 18
Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. DVD-Video is not played. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles. Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit.

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Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. The languages are not recorded on the disc. You may have to use the discs menus to select languages. Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. Turn the subtitles on. Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. While the disc tray is open, press and hold [D] and [E] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds. This does not work if the setting is Off in PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search. This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. This function only works when the indicator on the right appears in the unit display. Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The memorized position on the play list is also canceled when the play list and title are edited.