If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (televisionpage 15, main unit page 50).
Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Video with a region number other than 1 or ALL Some DVD-RAM (left) Some DVD-R (left) PAL discs DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD-Audio +RW CD-ROM CDV CD-G Photo CD CVD SVCD SACD MV-Disc PD Divx Video Disc, etc. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Handling precautions

Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity 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 market. Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.
Remote control signal sensor 20x
In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this machine on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized (page 34). Once a DVD-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 management 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 impossible 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 a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video signal input. Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded on using this unit.

OPEN/CLO

30x 30x

WARP TOP RETURN

Do not place or store discs in the following places
Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid or dusty locations Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

Press [] until PLAY goes out. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)
Non-cartridge discs Insert label-up. (Load doublesided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)
To start play from a memorized position after turning the unit offPosition Memory
Press [POSITION MEMORY] during play. (The message Position Memorized appears on the television.) Now when you press [1] (PLAY) after switching the unit to standby and back on, play starts from the memorized position and the position is cleared. For your reference If you press [] before switching the unit to standby after pressing [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position, play will resume from the position you pressed [] when you press [1] (PLAY).

Double-sided discs

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 volume doesnt increase suddenly.

Reverse

Auto power-off
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 52, Set UpOff Timer).

Turn over

Turn over to play or record both sides.
[DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] The position is memorized when you press [POSITION MEMORY] and cleared when you open the disc tray. [RAM] Positions recorded by pressing [POSITION MEMORY] remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened. You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.
Example:5: [0] [5] When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. Play of the selected item now begins.
Recording television programs

DVD, TV

Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to DVD and press [W, X, CH] to select the channel. Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
Select XP, SP, LP, or EP ( see below).
Maximum rec time Set up rec time Start
1 Hour 23 Min. 1 Hour 23 Min. Cancel

To start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Start and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

Press [, REC] to start recording.
A single recording is called a program. Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the program list (page 20).
For your reference Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time. It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while Flexible Recording is paused. Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.

Fast forward and rewindSEARCH
Press [3, 4] to enter the time and then press [ENTER].
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play

Press [6] or [5].

Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit. [6] [D]: Backward [5] [E]: Forward Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. The speed increases up to 5 steps. Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback control feature on Video CDs (page 57) is working may take you to a menu screen. Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you want to (page 53, AudioAudio during Search).
To erase a program that is being played back
[RAM] [DVD-R] Since the program and any play lists created from it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be certain you wish to erase before carrying it out.

Press [:] or [9].

Press [D] or [E] on the main unit. [:] [D]: backward [9] [E]: forward Each press increases the number of skips. Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in 10-minute units.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Twice

Chapter/track

Press [ERASE].

Play position Once Once

Slow-motion play

Press [2] to select Erase and press [ENTER].
Select Cancel and press [ENTER] to cancel.

[:] [RAM] [DVD-R] Twice

Program
[9] Marker Play position Once Once
Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit. [6] [D]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs) [5] [E]: Forward Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. The speed increases up to 5 steps. Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback control feature on Video CDs (page 57) is working may take you to a menu screen.
It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out simultaneous rec and play (page 28). It is not possible to erase a program that is in the process of being recorded.

Twice Three times

To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players
[DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on other compatible DVD players by finalizing (page 34) them on this unit. The disc title (page 34) and the program titles (page 36) will appear as menus.

PLAY RETURN
To move to the page before or after the one shown
Playing from a marked position
To clear the programmed tracks one by one
Press [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [ENTER].
Play starts from the marked position.
1 Press [3, 4] to select the track you want to clear. 2 Press [CANCEL]. Alternatively, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Clear and press [ENTER].

Clearing markers

To cancel random play
1 Press [] until the random play screen appears. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].
To clear the whole program
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select All Clear and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.
Press [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [CANCEL].
An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.

To exit the program mode

1 Press [] during play until the program play screen is displayed. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].

To clear the menus

You cannot use this feature if: The discs elapsed play time is not shown. You are using a play list. You have write-protected the disc (you can still recall the markers to play a position). Subtitles around markers may fail to appear. Markers on DVD-RAM and DVD-R are ordered by time, so marker numbers can change when you add and delete them.
Press [3, 4] to select the Play tab and press [1].

Changing audio

While receiving Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (MTS)

While playing DVD-RAM

LR>L>R ^---------------} If you have recorded an SAP broadcast by pressing [AUDIO] to select SAP MAIN()SAP
Stereo > SAP > Mono ^--------------------------------} Depending on the type of television broadcast and sound selected, received and recorded sound is as follows:
Audio selected Stereo Television broadcast Main audio (Stereo)1 Secondary audio program (SAP)2 Secondary audio program (SAP)2 Stereo1 Main audio (Monaural) SAP Mono e.g.: L R is selected

DVD-RAM PLAY

Stereo rSAP

Mono rSAP

Main audio (Monaural)
For your reference You can change the audio for the images being played with simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip.

While playing DVD-R

You cannot change audio type.

Stereo

Stereo1

Monaural

While playing DVD-Video
Mono [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] You can change the audio being received or played. During reception or play
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language.

Sound track

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch
Select Mono if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast. If recorded in this mode, main audio is also recorded. Consequently it is possible to choose between MAIN and SAP when playing back.

e.g.: English is the selected language.

Press [AUDIO].

No disc
How the type changes depends on when you press the button.
e.g.: Stereo is selected (( appears when the unit is receiving the type of audio you selected.

(( Stereo

Digital 3/2.1ch
The language is switched to French.
If you alter the sound setting during recording, the sound will be altered in the recording itself also. It will not be possible to alter the sound by pressing [AUDIO] in the following cases: - When a DVD-R is in the disc tray - When recording mode is XP and LPCM has been selected in the SETUP menu, Audio Mode for XP Recording (page 53). You cannot change audio type while recording with DVD-R or recording on DVD-RAM with LPCM sound. You can use the SETUP menus to select which audio type of an SAP broadcast is recorded, either Main or SAP (page 53, AudioSelect MTS for DVD-R or LPCM).

While playing Video CD

LR>L>R ^---------------}

V-CD PLAY

e.g.: L R is selected
If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection, set Dolby Digital to PCM (page 51). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an audio/video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the connection.
Playing while you are recording
Simultaneous rec and play
Recording from a video cassette recorder
Preparation Connect a video cassette recorder to this units input terminals (page 48). Insert a disc that can be recorded on. Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (page 19).
[RAM] You can start play a program previously recorded. For example: while recording program 2 (sport)

W,X, CH

No CH DATE TIME TITLE
6/20 WED 10 : 00 AM Dinosaur 6/20 WED 9 : 00 PM Soccer
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.
Select L1, L2, or L3. You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST

During recording

The program list appears.
Press [3, 4] to select a program and press [ENTER].

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. Press again to restart recording.
For your reference You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play (page 36).
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recordingChasing play
[RAM] For example: while recording program 2 (sport)
Reviewing the recorded images while recordingTime Slip
[RAM] You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously.

When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded. This unit complies with industry standards regarding the recording and duplication of copy-protected material. This includes commercial videotapes and DVDs. Consequently, copying not only infringes copyright laws but also presents serious technical difficulties. Even in cases where a copy can be made, the quality will be very poor.
Play starts from 30 seconds previous. The play images appear as a picture-in-picture and you will hear the audio for these images. Current recording

REC 0 min

You are recording a sports program (2) and you want to watch it from the beginning. During recording
The same sports program is recorded while you are watching it.

Play images

Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. For your reference Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording starts. You cannot catch up to the point currently being recorded using fast-forward (play will automatically begin a few seconds before reaching the current recording point). If you wish to view the program as it is being recorded, press [] to stop play.

Within 5 seconds

Press [3, 4] to enter the time and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 10-minute units.

REC 5 min

To stop play and recording
1 Press []. Play stops. Wait 2 seconds. 2 Press []. Recording stops. To stop timer recording, press [], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
The recording and play images cannot be shown at the same time if you set TV Type to 480P (page 14).
You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday (program 1).

TOTAL 2

A sports program is recorded while you watch a movie.
Start play on the other equipment. Press [, REC] at the point you want to start recording.
The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1].

TIMER RECORDING

Manually programming timer recordings
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.

L O R V S

6 M N 7 P 8 T Q U
Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to delete,
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
or press [ENTER] to change.

To erase a character

If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,
Move through the items with [1] and change the settings with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
In the case of programs in the process of being recorded, it is possible to alter only the finish time.
To put the unit on timer recording standby
Press [, DVD POWER]. The unit turns off and lights on the units display.
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to erase in the title field. 2 Press [;]. You can also erase characters by selecting ERASE and pressing [ENTER].

Disc setting

Enter Title
[RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 64 characters (DVD-RAM) or 40 characters (DVD-R).
2 A 3 D 4 G 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
The DISC SETTING menu screen reappears.

Press [FUNCTIONS].

You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM] If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after finalization. [DVD-R]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select DISC SETTING and press [ENTER].

Entering text page 33

Disc Protection

DISC SETTING

DISC SETTING Prog # Used
7 Free 0 : 42 (SP) 0 : 58 Total Mark 10

Set up disc protection.

e.g., DVD-RAM
DISC SETTING Prog # Used 7 Free 0 : 42 (SP) 0 : 58 Total Mark 10
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure. The setting may be activated/deactivated as you wish.
Press [2] to set (or cancel) disc protection and press [ENTER].
Enter Title Disc Protection Erase all programs Format On
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.
Enter Title Disc Protection

Erase all programs

Erase all programs Format
[RAM] All programs and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check it carefully before proceeding.
All programs and play lists are erased.

All programs and Play Lists will be erased.
Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].
For your reference Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.
Data recorded on equipment other than this unit will only be erased if it has been saved in the DVD-RTAV folder. The disc title will also be erased.

Format

[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.

Format disc

Formatting starts. Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message Formatting the disc is on the television. This can render the disc unusable. Formatting takes up to 70 minutes. The message Formatting is completed. appears when formatting is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.
Formatting the disc will erase all contents. This will take approximately 1 minute. Is it OK to start formatting the disc? Yes No
Press [2] to Press [2] to select select Yes and Start and press press [ENTER]. [ENTER].
Formatting erases all contents on the disc, including computer data. Check the contents carefully to ensure it doesnt contain anything you want to keep.
If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended cleaner ( page 9) before formatting.
For your reference The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set program or disc protection. The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect tab ( page 19). It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot format it. Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.

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. Finalizing starts. Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message Finalizing the disc is on the television. This will render the disc unusable. Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. The message Finalizing is finished appears when finalizing is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.

Finalize

[DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

This will take approximately 10 minutes. Is it OK to start finalizing the disc? Yes No

After finalizing.

The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video specifications, and your very own DVD-Video is created. Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into about five-minute chapters. Titles you entered with this unit appear as menus. These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable. Visit Panasonics homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R

0 : 10. 15

Start End
Remaining Recording Time 0:19 SP Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased. Erase Cancel
Divide Program Once you divide the program, it will not be restored to the original. Divide

The program is divided.

Press [2] to select Divide and press [ENTER].
You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: 5: [0] [5]

p t w "

You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM] The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list. If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after finalization. [DVD-R]

Properties

Properties Soccer No. 3 Date 7/13/ 2001 TUE CH 12 On 1:02 PM Time 0:01(SP)
Press [2] to set (or cancel) protection and press [ENTER].
No CH DATE TIME TITLE 6/20 WED 10:00 AM Soccer 6/20 WED 9:00 PM Dinosaur 6/20 WED 11:00 PM USJ

Editing play lists

Play Scenes Edit Scenes

PLAY LIST Edit Scenes

3 10/21 0:Dinosaur
page 21, Playing play list scenes
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position you want to add the scene and press [ENTER].
PLAY LIST PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur Add Scenes

1 PLAY

Scene No. 1 Start End Next Exit

The scene is added.

Re-edit
Press [2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Press [ENTER] at the start point of the scene.
The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene.

0 : 00. 05

--:--.--
Press [ENTER] at the end point of the scene.
01 10/23 0:Auto action 02 10/26 0:USJ 03 10/21 0:Dinosaur - - - /- - - :- - - -
Press [3, 4] to select Next and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to add other scenes.)
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Next 1 and press [ENTER] to show scene 10 and later. You can also select a page of scenes by entering a 3-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: 5: [0] [0] [5] 15: [0] [1] [5] One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These limits may be reduced under some conditions.

The scene is moved.

Press [1] so the submenu appears. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER]. PL Copy
Copy PLAY LIST Copy this PLAY LIST? Copy Cancel

Re-edit

PLAY LIST No.3 PLAY LIST Re-edit Scenes
Scene No. 1 Prev. Start End Next Exit
The re-edited scene replaces the old one.

0 : 35. 20

Press [2] to select Copy and press [ENTER].
The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.
Press [3, 4] to select Prev. or Next and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to re-edit other scenes.)
Numbered buttons :, 9 6, 5

Erase

PL Erase
Erase PLAY LIST Erase this PLAY LIST?
Erase Scenes Erase this scene? Yes
Press [2] to select Yes and press [ENTER].

The selected scene is erased from the play list. The play list itself is erased if you erase all the scenes in it.

The play list is erased.

Repeat to erase other scenes.
To clear the play list screen
You can enter up to 64 characters. The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.

6 b e h k n q u x '

7 c f i l
The play list screen reappears.
Press [RETURN], or select Cancel or No and press [ENTER]. For your reference When the disc is write-protected, you can only access Play Scenes and Properties. Release the writeprotection to access other items.
Cautionary notes regarding scene edit screens Use skip, search and slow-motion to find the points. You cannot specify an end point before a start point. You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other. Play pauses when the end of the last program is reached during this procedure. You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other equipment.
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Properties Dinosaur No. 3 Scenes 004 Date 6/22/2001 FRI Total 0:05.51
To create a new list, select ` ` and press [ENTER] ( page 40). You can also select a play list by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: 5: [0] [5]
Press [3, 4] to select the list.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to which you want to move the scene to and press [ENTER].
The scene is moved and inserted before the highlighted scene.
Repeat to move other scenes.

Creating play lists

Using the FUNCTIONS window
Press [PLAY LIST]. Press [3, 4] to select / and press [ENTER].

------CANCEL

DVD-RAM DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFF

N S N S

DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST
Press [ENTER] at the start point.

PLAY LIST PLAY LIST No.4

Creation
[RAM] Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the order they are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesnt use much capacity.

PLAY LIST No.4

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] By using the function window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

The remote control code on the remote control has been set.

PCM Down Conversion

Press [SETUP]
If the unit doesnt respond, you have entered the wrong code. Repeat step 5 to enter the correct code.
See page 52 for menu and option details.

FUNCTIONS RETURN

Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same remote control system. If you have more than one piece of equipment placed in proximity to each other, they may all respond to the signal. If this occurs, you will have to alter the code on the unit as well as on the remote control (the two must match) using the following procedure. Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. The following display appears on the units display if its code and the remote controls code are different. Change the remote controls code to suit the unit. The display disappears after about 5 seconds.
Select Off if you use analog connect irrespective of the type of equipment. Off (Factory preset): Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection. Select On in this case. On: Converted to 48 kHz for output.
The units remote control code You can also set the main units code without using the remote control. 1 Press [FUNCTIONS] on the main unit. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select SETUP and press [ENTER]. 3 Carry out procedure 2-4 above. 4 Press [RETURN].

Dolby Digital and DTS

Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital): Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal. PCM: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode Dolby Digital signal. Off (Factory preset for DTS): Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode DTS signal. IMPORTANT If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

Options

Press [3, 4] to select the menus tab and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the option and press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
Some items require different operations. Read the following explanations.
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Select On if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

Summary of settings

This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 51 for details on menu operation. Underlined items are the factory presets. Tabs Menus TV CATV Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select. Auto Channel Setting (page 55) The unit sets the channels automatically. Preset Channel Caption (page 55) You can give preset captions to the channels. Manual Channel Caption (page 55) You can set channel captions manually. VCR Plusr CH Setting (page 13) Set the guide channels for use with VCR Plusi timer recording. Options

2:34 FR DVD-RAM REC PLAY LR DVD-RAM REC PLAY LR
Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so these displays do not appear automatically (page 53, DisplayStatus Messages).
Interlace and progressive output NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p. The video signals output from this units COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, PB, PR) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S VIDEO OUT terminal. I/P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information. Linear PCM (pulse code modulation) These are uncompressed digital signals. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. Pan&Scan/Letterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a widescreen television. Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Two styles of picture, Pan&Scan and Letterbox, deal with this problem. Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen. Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button. For example, DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM REC PLAY LR

6/8 10:15 PM PRG2 1:12.12 FR PRG1 0:00.04 SP

Remain

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second. Frame still and field still Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name DVD Player DVD Recorder Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-RAM Disc (in exchange for defective item) Parts One (1) Year One (1) Year Labor Ninety (90) Days One (1) Year Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable
During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.