Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

While operating

Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.) Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet, or flip the power breaker switch. While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until BYE disappears from the display.) 2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)
HDD recording time remaining
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording. If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)
When HDD SLP (SLEEP) appears in the display
The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.) Press [HDD] to activate. While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated. When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.
Indemnity concerning recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
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Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit. [Note] Do not obstruct the rear panels internal cooling fan.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
Inserting/Removing the SD card
Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off.
When the card indicator (SD) on the units display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the cards contents. Opening the cover Press down. Inserting the card Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place. If you are using a miniSDTM card, insert it into the miniSDTM card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit. Removing the card Closing the cover Push up.
1 Press on the center of the card. 2 Pull it straight out.

ADAPTER

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right. You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB ( 9).
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Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit
Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.
16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts. Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing.
DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R are collectively referred to as DVD-R, etc. on this page. The selected audio only is recorded. e.g., Main only SAP Hola Record to DVD-R, etc. Hello

Main Hello

16:9 aspect program with Main and SAP

4:3 aspect

Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etc. When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc.
Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (dubbing). Some television programs are broadcast in SAP (Secondary Audio Program). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc. Select Main or SAP in Select Record to DVD-R, etc. The selected audio only is recorded. MTS in the SETUP menu ( 56). Main SAP Main SETUP Off Dynamic Range Compression Hello Hola
Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen
Select MTS Digital Audio Output Audio for XP Recording Dolby Digital Main
When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.
Set Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing to On before recording to the HDD ( 22). You can transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 64k); however, the following settings are necessary before recording to the HDD. Set Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing to On ( 22).

Why should I connect the IR Blaster?
To download program listings, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the unit is not in use. Please connect the supplied IR Blaster cable to the G-LINK jack of the unit. After you connect the IR Blaster cable you will be able to control your cable box using the units remote control.

Setting the IR Blaster

Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the cable TV box. U If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface. T Read the cable TV box operating V e.g. Television stand surface instructions regarding positioning of the W If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may signal sensor. become damaged. Once you have confirmed the cable TV box is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape. S Cable TV box
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Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape

Video cassette recorder

Yellow White
Audio/Video cable To IN1 or IN3 This unit
RF OUT IN IN Red White Yellow RF

OUT1 OUT1

To reduce video tape noise while transferring (dubbing) 37, On-screen menu, Video, Line-in NR
To enjoy even higher fidelity
Connecting to the S-VIDEO IN terminal

Television

AUDIO IN R L AUDIO IN R L

Audio/Video cable

OUT2 OUT2
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

Red White

S-Video cable This unit
Component video cable This unit

RF IN IN

OUT1 OUT2

VIDEO EO

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.)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( 68) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connect to terminals of the same color.
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Connecting an amplifier or system component

Connection to a stereo amplifier 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 ( 56). You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Output is not digital with DVD-Audio; however, you can enjoy it in analog ( left). [For digital playback, set Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode ( 55) to Video Mode (Video On) when the DVD-Audio contains DVDVideo.]

Amplifiers rear panel

AUDIO IN R L

OPTICAL IN

Audio cable Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting. Insert fully, with this side facing up. This unit To OUT 1 or OUT 2

OUT1 IN1

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 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 terminal

75300 transformer 75 coaxial cable VHF or 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

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 settings as necessary. Television Split out ANT coaxial cable ANT 2
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STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

Press [ DVD POWER].

Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System!

POWER / l

DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

Following the on-screen messages, input the operating environment for your television.
Move the cursor using [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER] to confirm. Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers. Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen. Refer to the instructions on the bottom of the screen.

Insert with the arrow facing in. Insert fully so it clicks into place.
Press [W X CH] to select the channel.

HDD DVD

CH DC BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4 D.MIX NET XP

STOP PAUSE

DVD- AVCD SP - + RWRAM LP VR EP SDPC
To select with the numbered buttons: Antenna Mode CableTV Mode e.g., 5: [0] [5] e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5] 15: [1] [5] 15: [0] [1] [5] 115: [1] [1] [5] Select the audio to record ( 22).
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
CH DC BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4
XP DVD - AVCD SP - + RWRAM LP VR EP SDPC
[HDD] You can record up to 500 titles DVD/TV on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.) [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. [+R] You can record up to 49 titles on one disc. [SD] It is not possible to record onto a card. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Turn on this unit. Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list 29, Review options menu See also the notes Before recording ( 21).
Remaining time on the disc To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only): Set Audio for XP Recording to LPCM in the SETUP menu ( 56).
Press [ REC] to start recording.
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can change the channel or recording mode while paused; however, the recording will then be as a separate title. You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled recording, but once the time for the scheduled recording to begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the scheduled recording will begin.
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

To pause recording

Press [;].
Press again to restart recording. You can also press [ REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.)

To stop recording

Press [].
From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. [-R] [-RWV] [+R] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.
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Recording modes and approximate recording times
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. DVD-RAM Mode HDD (100 GB) (1332) 177 hours maximum Singlesided (4.7 GB) (62) (Unit: hour) DVD-R Double- DVD-RW +R sided1 (9.4 GB) (4.7 GB) (122) (62)

While stopped

Press [F Rec].

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Record in FR mode.
Maximum recording time This is the maximum recording time in EP mode.
Maximum rec. time Set recording time Start
3 Hour 00 Min. 3 Hour 00 Min. Cancel
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during recording. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title and press [ENTER].
There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons. You cannot record for more than 8 hours.
To exit the Direct Navigator screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To stop recording After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. 3 Press [].

XP SP LP EP

When you want to start recording
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Start and press [ENTER].
Recording starts. All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.
To exit the screen without recording Press [RETURN]. To stop recording partway Press []. To show the remaining time Press [STATUS].
To stop scheduled recording Press [], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. You can also press and hold [] on the main unit for more than 3 seconds to stop recording.
Reviewing the recorded images while recording Time Slip

e.g., HDD

While recording, you can play a scene in the title being recorded or a previously recorded title. Both images being played and recorded are shown. Remaining time

Rec. 0:59 CH71 Stereo

Press [TIME SLIP] during recording.

Play 0 min

Playing while you are recording
This automatically disappears after approximately 5 seconds. To show the screen again Press [TIME SLIP] again.
Playing from the beginning of the title you are recordingChasing playback
Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.
There is no sound output while searching forward or backward. To stop play Press []. To stop recording 2 seconds after play stops Press []. To stop scheduled recording Press [], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. You can also press and hold [] on the main unit for more than 3 seconds to stop recording.
The image currently being recorded Play starts from 30 seconds previous. You will hear the playback audio.
Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Each time you press [3, 4], the time increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.) Press [1] (PLAY) to show the play images in full. Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play and recording images.

Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.
Other menuChange the display position
Position 1 (Standard)5: The higher the setting the lower the onscreen menu moves.

FUNCTIONS window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS HDD

Disc Space Left 52:00 SP

Other Functions
MPEG-DNR (When any item other than User is selected) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RWVR] [VCD] Reduces noise and picture degradation. On Off Progressive ( 68) 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 ( above) is set to On.] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played ( 68, 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. (Picture distortion may occur depending on the content) Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content is distorted. Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or IN3 is selected) Reduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing). Depending on the video tape, jittering may occur. Automatic:Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape. On: Noise reduction works for any video input. Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input as is.
Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
If you select Other Functions, press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window Press [FUNCTIONS].
Status messages Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.

HDD Hard-Drive Rec. Play

Stereo

DVD Rec.

Selected drive/type of disc Recording or play status/input channel Audio type Recording drive/ Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator
Title number and elapsed time during play/ Recording mode Available recording time Date and time
Remain 6/8 10:15 PM T2 T1 0:05.14 XP

and recording mode

0:50 XP 0:00.10 SP
Only when you have selected 480p in TV Type ( 18).
Title number and elapsed time during recording/Recording mode
Audio menuChange the sound effect
V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RWVR] (Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround function on the connected equipment.) V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings. Dialog Enhancer [RAM] [-RWV] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RWVR] (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.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Pic

103__ 0002

Folder Name

The lock symbol appears when the still picture or folder is protected. Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect a folder, the folder may be erased by another unit. You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made.
Press [2, 1] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press [ENTER].
To cancel the print setting Set the number of print to 0.
Setup DPOF on the picture (JPEG). The contents set with other units will be erased. Number of prints

Press ENTER to confirm.

SELECT
The DPOF mark appears. (This appears on the still pictures inside a folder when you make the DPOF setting for the folder.)
Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment. When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released. Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on the card.
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Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.
Transferring (dubbing) direction
You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and playlists to an archive disc. Transferring (dubbing) a playlist will create a title. High speed mode HDD Normal speed mode High speed mode DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) RAM HDD High speed mode1 DVD-R, etc.2 Normal speed mode When you want to play a transferred (dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing) ( 52, 68). 1 Before recording to HDD, set Rec. for HighSpeed Dubbing to On ( 22). 2 DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R
When you want to re-edit finalized content on a DVD-R, etc.

DVD-V Normal speed mode

Finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-Video on sale that are not copy-protected, etc.
Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) ( 21).
Transferring (dubbing) mode
Transferring (dubbing) a title or a playlist Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and playlists together
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) ( 44)
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list ( 44)

Set Time Limit.

If you are not going to change the setting ( step 6).
The screen saver on the right is recorded at the beginning. The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer (dubbing) to the end. If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start. Even if you transfer (dub) a high quality video/audio DVD, the original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
Setting the unit to transferring (dubbing) according to the set time
1 Press [3, 4] to select Time Limit and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select Time Limit and press [ENTER]. Setting the unit to transferring (dubbing) all the content on the disc 3 Press [3, 4] to select Off and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [2] to confirm. Setting the transferring (dubbing) time 3 Press [3, 4] to select On and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select Set time and press [ENTER].

DVD > HDD

DVD-Video XP

00 Min.

3 Time Limit

Set a few minutes longer

Press ENTER to change the setting.
5 Press [2, 1] to select Hour and Min. and press [3, 4] to set the recording time. 6 Press [ENTER]. 7 Press [2] to confirm. Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to include the operation time before play begins. You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.
Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing). The disc top menu is displayed. Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when First Title is selected from the Playback will start with: menu when finalizing the disc ( 52).
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Recording from a video cassette recorder
Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

INPUT SELECT

When recording using this units input terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded. As long as the secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. Start play on the other equipment.

REC REC MODE

Press [ REC].
Recording starts. To skip unwanted parts Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording Press []. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] e.g., Connecting to the IN2 input terminals on the front You can also connect to the IN1 or IN3 input terminals on the rear. Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. This unit

( 9, Structure of folders displayed by this unit) 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Folder and press [ENTER]. If you want to switch to another higher folder ( below) 2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
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HDD, disc and card management

Setting the protection

[RAM] Preparation Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 13 ( left)
Press [3, 4] to select Disc Protection and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER].
DISC MANAGEMENT DVD-RAM Titles Used : 22 Free 5:38 (EP)
Disc Name Disc Protection Erase All Titles Format Disc
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [-RWVR] [SD] You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB ( 9).
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is writeprotected. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.

DVD-RAM

Cartridge-protection
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge With the write-protect tab in the protect position, play automatically starts when inserted in the unit. [SD] Switch the write-protect switch to the LOCK position.
Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off

PROTECT

Press [3, 4] to select DISC MANAGEMENT or CARD MANAGEMENT and press [ENTER].

e.g., [RAM]

Providing a name for a disc
[RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] You can provide a name for each disc. Preparation Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. [RAM] Release protection ( above). After performing steps 13 ( left)
Press [3, 4] to select Disc Name and press [ENTER].
53, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. With a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, the name is displayed on the Top Menu.
When HDD has been selected,Format and Erase All Titles are displayed. When SD has been selected, Format only is displayed.
Documentary Cartridge Protecti Disc Protection Of
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.
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Erasing all titles and playlistsErase All Titles
[HDD] [RAM] Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Release protection ( 50). After performing steps 13 ( 50)
Erasing all the contents of a disc or cardFormat

Set up

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: Output is not digital with DVD-Audio. You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. 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.
Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? Is my television progressive output compatible? The television has both S-VIDEO IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which should I connect with?
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? You can play them if the video standard is NTSC. However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include 1 or ALL. Refer to the discs jacket for more information. The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to a standard. This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW. This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R discs. This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit. Cover
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVDRW, +R and +RW compatibility with this unit.
Please tell me about CD-R and CDRW compatibility with this unit.

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Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit be played on other equipment? 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 compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible. 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 from the SETUP menu. PCM Down Conversion On Dolby Digital PCM DTS PCM However, only As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted. As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. You cannot record MP3 signals. Output is not digital with DVD-Audio. With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press [AUDIO]. With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recording with Select MTS in the SETUP menu. When using a high speed recording compatible disc, you can transfer (dub) a one hour program to: DVD-R or +R in approximately 56 seconds DVD-RAM in approximately 1.5 minutes DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) in approximately 1.9 minutes Quickest possible time.

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Can I switch to SAP during recording?
Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a disc?
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Does the TV Guide On ScreenTM system work with analog and digital cable TV boxes? I have relocated, changed my television reception system or cable TV box etc. How should I redo the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup? Please tell me about the downloading of television program list data. Yes. The TV Guide On ScreenTM system works with both analog and digital cable TV boxes. Select Change system settings in SETUP in the Navigation menu of the TV Guide On ScreenTM system. If you select No, repeat setup process, you can then access the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup screen. You can also access the setup screen from TV Guide Settings in the SETUP menu. Channel line-up data is transmitted continuously, 24 hours a day7 days a week. Program information that contains details about each program is usually transmitted four times a day, and the cycles last approximately 3 hours. The TV Guide On ScreenTM system only requires one transmission a day to maintain up-to-date program listings. Because the unit must be turned off in order to receive new information, multiple transmissions are conveniently scheduled early to mid-morning and during the early afternoon hours. The hardware that makes TV Guide On ScreenTM system possible is a computer chip which has limited storage space. Factors used in determining which programs display detailed program information are the number of channels turned ON in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen and the availability of the descriptions. Setting channels that cannot be received to OFF in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen may increase the amount of information displayed. Useful Product Related Information (PRI) such as alerting the user to new features or data available through the TV Guide On ScreenTM system. This feature may not be active in all viewing areas. If you do not connect a cable TV box Yes. Change the televisions input mode to TV. If you connect a cable TV box No. The user cannot watch one program and record another. In most cases the scheduled recording of programs will be saved. However, if an extended power failure occurs, it is strongly recommended that you verify the scheduled recording of programs that you had previously set. Press [SCHEDULE] to display the SCHEDULE screen. Select Off in Review options menu, so that TV Guide On ScreenTM system appears only when you press [TV GUIDE]. Set the unit with Set Channels Automatically in the SETUP menu. Note that you can set scheduled recording only manually after you set the unit with Set Channels Automatically.

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Why doesnt my favorite program have more information in the information window or expanded information window?

An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVDR, etc. There is no picture on the television during scheduled recording. TV Guide On ScreenTM system Although initial setup for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system was completed hours ago, television program list does not display when [TV GUIDE] is pressed.
Leave the unit turned off for at least 24 hours. Initial setup was done incorrectly. (e.g, The user entered the wrong country, ZIP/postal code or cable TV box information.) Select Change system settings menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again. Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again. If you connect a cable TV box the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this units RF IN or IN3 terminal the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed the cable TV box is turned on If you do not connect a cable TV box the antenna cable is connected to this units RF IN terminal The television program list was temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours or Redo setup). The television program list is not available in your area. Set the unit using Set Channels Automatically. Note that you can only manually set scheduled recording after you set the unit using Set Channels Automatically. Consult your service provider if you are using a cable TV box. The TV Guide On ScreenTM system may not be able to receive the program list data if reception is poor. This may be improved by using a booster. Consult your dealer. The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable TV box. Consult your service provider.
Cable code -INCOMPLETE- appears in the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup.
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TV Guide On ScreenTM system (Continued) As soon as the unit is turned on, and when you try to start scheduled recording, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup begins. Some or all of the channels display No Listing Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen system, you need to complete the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup (until you have to press [ENTER] after the Watch TV message screen is displayed). It will not be displayed after this point.

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For a newly installed unit, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system may not have been given enough time to download the initial data. This procedure can only occur when the unit is in standby mode for a period of 24 hours. (During this time, do not turn on the unit as the download will be interrupted.) Once the procedure takes place the phrase No Listing will be replaced with program information. The channel(s) in question was (were) recently turned ON (in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen); however, TV Guide On ScreenTM system has yet to receive channel data for this channel. Leave the unit in standby mode. Immediately after beginning use there are several days of blank listings. You can display the television program list for up to the next 8 days without any blank listings by downloading program lists continuously over several days. The unit was left turned on for an extended period of time and the TV Guide On ScreenTM system was unable to receive television program list data. Press [ DVD POWER] to set the unit in standby mode when not in use. During the data download the station from which data is downloaded had an unscheduled power outage. If using an off-air antenna, marginally poor reception can cause some of the data to be missed. If using a cable TV box, it was accidentally turned off. In installations using a cable TV box, the box must be left on continuously. Cable TV subscribers receive channel data for all available channels your cable TV provider offers. In order to view all the channels, youd also have to subscribe to all the channels. If you are connected to an off-air antenna the channel data you receive often represents a viewing area larger than you would typically be able to receive. Your location, the type of TV antenna you are using and your distance from each stations transmitting antenna will all determine which channels are viewable from your location. Once youve determined which channels can be received, all others can be removed from the television program list. Set these channels to OFF in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen. Presently, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system does not list all channels in any given broadcast area. As a result, channels are selected primarily on a majority rules basis. Channels with the highest potential viewership are given top priority. Data for local programming which is not provided to TV Guides data distribution network would also not be available. The data entered during the initial setup was incorrect or the channel line-up you selected was incorrect. Select Change system settings menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again. The station in question may have made recent program schedule changes and the TV Guide On ScreenTM system has not yet been updated. Data entered into the initial setup screen was done incorrectly. (e.g., The user entered the wrong ZIP/postal code or selected the incorrect channel line-up.) Select Change system settings menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again. The cable company has not yet informed industry sources of their channel line-up changes. Use the CHANNEL EDITOR feature to make adjustments. Such situations occur more frequently on cable TV. Split channels occur when the cable provider may not have an adequate number of open channels and chooses to switch the channel line to better suit the subscribers viewing habits. When a Split channel occurs, program data for only one channel is usually provided. The incorrect cable TV box brand code was selected during the initial setup. Select Change system settings menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again. The user has incorrectly connected or positioned the IR Blaster. Please reconnect or reposition it. The cable TV box has no remote capability and is incompatible. Consult your service provider. The user has an after market brand cable TV box which may be incompatible. Consult your service provider. If you do not connect a cable TV box The unit was not hooked up correctly. Please reconnect it. The user selected the incorrect channel lineup. Select Change system settings menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again. If you connect a cable TV box The unit is not set to the correct output channel. Select Change system settings menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, redo setup correctly choosing 03, 04 or whichever output channel is set by your cable system. The unit and/or cable TV box is hooked up incorrectly. Please reconnect it, or contact the cable company for proper wiring procedure. The cable TV box was left OFF. The user should always leave the cable TV box turned on and the unit turned off (when not in use).