- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. (FDA 21 CFR) AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRLING VED BNING. UNDG UDSTTELSE FOR STRLING. DANGER

Getting started

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER DMR-E30 User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
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RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

SERIAL NUMBER

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 contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. [] 1 Remote control (EUR7615KJ0) [] 2 Batteries for remote control [] 1 AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A)

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
[] 1 Audio/Video cable (VJA0788)
[] coaxial cable (VJA1013)

[] 1 DVD-RAM disc

[Note]
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. (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/
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

RQT6559

Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape formats in ease of operation.

Explanatory notes

Symbols used in these operating instructions

Table of contents

Accessories. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 3 Features. 4 Explanatory notes. 4 Control reference guide. 6 Disc information. 8 Disc handling. 9 STEP 1 The remote control. 9 STEP 2 Antenna and television connections. 10 STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning. 11 STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings. 13 STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type. 14 STEP 6 Television operation. 15

DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Consult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs. This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings (page 19). Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded as they are received. Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded on using this unit.
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.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB

S video cable (not included)

S VIDEO IN

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

75 coaxial cable

The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along the 75 coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is turned off. You dont have to connect the antenna to the television. The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 75 coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.

Conserving power

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.
Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 3 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You can output digital signals from this units DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, enabling you to enjoy the powerful surround effects found on discs recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. Connect an amplifier with built-in decoders. See page 47 for connection examples.

OUT1 OUT2

IN1 IN3

STEP 4 4

Press [3, 4] to select TV or CATV and press [ENTER].
TV: TV broadcast (2CH69CH) CATV: CATV broadcast (1CH125CH) The screen shown in step 2 reappears.
VCR Plusi guide channel settings !?

DVD POWER TV DVD TV

Press [3, 4] to select VCR Plusr CH Setting and press [ENTER].
For example, when the current antenna system is CATV.

SET UP

VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
Press [3, 4] to select Auto Channel Setting and press [ENTER].

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH then. Please push the ENTER key.

To pause play

Press [;]. Press again to restart play.
Starting play from where you stopped it Resume Function
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] (When elapsed play time is displayed)
; TOP MENU 3,4,2,1, ENTER

Inserting discs

Cartridge discs Insert inside the trays guides.

During play

Press [].
The unit remembers the position.
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

F Re c

Press [1] (PLAY) while PLAY is flashing on the display.
Play starts from where you stopped it.

POSITION MEMORY

To cancel the resume function
Press [] until PLAY goes out. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)
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.

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.
For your reference Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback control feature on Video CDs (page 57) is working may take you to a menu screen.

Starting play from a selected program, title, chapter, or track
Marking places to play againMARKER
Program play Using on-screen menus to mark positions
[CD] [VCD] You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose.

DVD POWER TV DVD

Displaying the marker icon
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select PROGRAM PLAY and press [ENTER].

PROGRAM PLAY

Press [DISPLAY].
The on-screen menus appear. (e.g., DVD-RAM)

Disc Play Video Audio

Sound track Subtitle Audio channel

1 Digital 2/0ch OFF LR

Press the numbered buttons to select the track.
Example: 5: [0] [5] 15: [1] [5]
A-B repeat Repeat play Marker
Choose a track, then press ENTER. No. Track Time 02:Play 5

MARKER

Press [3, 4] to select Marker and press [1] to highlight the first asterisk ().

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Clear All Clear

Marking positions

Total Time RETURN

Random play

[CD] [VCD] The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.

0 Press PLAY to start.

Use on-screen menus to mark, recall, and clear positions. You can also mark positions by pressing [MARKER]. [RAM] [DVD-R] Mark up to 999 positions. The unit records the markers directly onto the disc and they remain intact even if you remove the disc. [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Mark up to 5 positions. The markers clear when you open the disc tray.
Press [2, 1] to select an asterisk () and press [ENTER].

One marker is added.

Total time of the program Repeat step 3 to select other tracks. You can also use the cursor buttons to select tracks. 1 Press [ENTER], then press [3, 4] to select the track. Select ALL to enter all tracks on the disc. 2 Press [ENTER].
When marking positions 11 and above
[RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [2, 1] to highlight 110. 2 Press [3, 4] to select 1120. You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is full. 3 Press [1]. The first asterisk is highlighted. 4 Press [ENTER] to mark a position.
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select RANDOM PLAY and press [ENTER].

RANDOM PLAY

Play starts in the programmed sequence.
Marking positions directly

Press [MARKER].

RANDOM PLAYBACK

Press PLAY to start.

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].

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

To stop partway through

Press [RETURN], or select Cancel or No and press [ENTER].
For your reference You can only finalize DVD-R recorded on this unit. You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and erasing programs on DVD-R that have been finalized. The markers you entered ( page 25) will be lost.
Press [2] to select Press [2] to select Yes and Start and press press [ENTER]. [ENTER].
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message Now erasing. is on the television. This can render the disc unusable. The message Finish erasing all programs. appears when erasure is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.

Editing programs

Operation Erase Program Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Erase Program

The program is erased.

0 : 58 SP

Remaining Recording Time

Other uses

Record to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (page 47) Record from a video cassette recorder (page 29)
3D NR Block NR Mosquito NR
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.
Picture Contrast Brightness Det
Regarding Progressive Television Picture
The equipment connections described are examples. Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.
Connecting an amplifier or system component
This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming. Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box or satellite receiver. Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box or satellite receiver, Channel 3 or 4 if connected via antenna (RF), or the applicable video input on the television is connected using the audio and video connections.

Digital connection

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect a digital amplifier or system component. Change the settings in Digital Audio Output (page 51).

Analog connection

One cable TV box/satellite receiver
AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN IN RF IN R L

Two cable TV boxes

You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination. Change the settings in Digital Audio Output (page 51).
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect an analog amplifier or system component. Amplifier or system component
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Amplifier

red white yellow

AUX IN
Audio/Video cable (included)
red white yellow Audio/Video cable (included) Speakers (Example) Connect three or more speakers for surround sound. Connect with 75 coaxial cable red white yellow Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting.

OPTICAL

OPTICAL IN
75 coaxial cable (included)
Insert fully, with this side facing up. Audio cable

RF IN RF OUT

RF OUT RF IN VHF/UHF

IN2 IN1

or Cable TV box

Switch box

Cable TV box

DSS receiver

Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes

Press [SETUP] to show the menus. Press [3, 4] to select Channel and press [1].

234 567

DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting. TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime (GMT). EST=GMT s5, CST=GMT s6, MST=GMTs7, PST=GMTs8, AST=GMT s9, HST=GMTs10, For other areas: xx hr
Proceed with the steps described below.

Manual Clock Setting

Press [3, 4] to select Manual Clock Setting and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and then press [2].
Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if captions have been added manually. To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL]. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.
The Channel screen reappears.

MINUTE

Clock Settings
Press [SETUP] to show the menus. Press [3, 4] to select Set Up and press [1].
Off Timer 6 hr Remote Control Code Set Code 1 Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting 0 Time Zone Adjust Re-initialize Setting

SELECT TAB RETURN

2002 MON
Check the antenna system. Automatic setting is performed based on the current antenna system (page 12).

Manual Channel Caption

TIME ZONE
CHANGE ENTER RETURN SELECT
Press [3, 4] to select Manual Channel Caption and press [ENTER].

Manual Caption

Channel Number Caption

Auto Clock Setting

MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display) ^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF If you select ON, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October. TIME ZONE: EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST (s5) (s6) (s7) (s8) (s9) (s10) ^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

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Press [3, 4] to select the channel and then press [1].
Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if preset captions have been added.
Press [3, 4] to select Auto Clock Setting and press [ENTER].
The Set Up screen (step 2) reappears and the clock starts.
Press [3, 4] to select the first character and then press [1].
You can choose from the following characters: AZ, 09, -, &, !, /, (space) To delete the caption, press [CANCEL]. Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.

Preset Channel Caption

When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs recorded before the time zone was changed also change to correspond to the new time zone.
Press [3, 4] to select Preset Channel Caption and press [ENTER].

Preset Caption

Caption Channel Number

Time Zone Adjust

Bit Rate 0. 5. 10 REC 1.2Mbps EP PLAY 1.2Mbps EP

No display

Display examples
Current recording or play status/input channel and caption (if entered) REC:Recording PAUSE:Recording paused PLAY:Playing ;: Playing paused 6:Rewinding 5:Fast forwarding D: Slow-motion E: Reverse slow-motion

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 Catalan: 6765
Input the code with numbered buttons. 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: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: Thai: Tibetan: Tigrinya: Tonga: Turkish: Turkmen: Twi: Ukrainian: Urdu: Uzbek: Vietnamese: Volapk: Welsh: Wolof: Xhosa: Yiddish: Yoruba: Zulu: 9085
Recording mode The current date and time Elapsed recording time Elapsed play time
Available recording time and recording mode

Current position on disc

Video bit-rate when recording Video bit-rate when playing
Recording mode or I/P/B display when paused (page 57)
Bit-rate display Show as Mbps (Mega-bytes per seconds) during play and recording, or kbit (kilobytes) while paused.
Chinese: Corsican: Croatian: Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estonian: Faroese: Fiji: Finnish: French: Frisian: Galician: Georgian: German: Greek: Greenlandic: Guarani: Gujarati:
The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing is different so there may be differences in the figures displayed. (Values are approximate.)
Current media Audio type (page 26) Shows the selected audio type. During reception Stereo:Stereo is selected Mono:Monaural is selected SAP:Secondary audio program is selected ((( appears when the type you have selected is actually being received.) During play LR, R, L:a stereo program is recorded MAIN, SAP:an SAP program is recorded

9 54

Cannot finish recording completely.
Cannot record on the disc. Please set clock. This disc may not be played in your region.

Cover page

Your selection exceeds the recorders rating limit.

On the units display

U11 NO DISC The disc is dirty or badly scratched. Clean the disc if it is dirty. The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesnt disappear. You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. Insert a disc the unit can play or record on. The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [, DVD POWER] again to turn the unit on. The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control or main unit. 9

CHK REMOTE

Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. Power No power. The unit switches to the standby mode. Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set UpOff Timer Off). Press [, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. One of the units safety devices may have activated. Press [, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Page Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Cannot switch audio during stereo or SAP broadcasts. Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.