LQDVD Video Recorder

A Professional DVD video recorder to realize higher level of Video and Audio.
This product compiles to the medical electrical equipment standard with respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards in accordance with IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-1-2 (EN 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2): (LQ-MD800P/LQ-MD800E) This product is also classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. as to medical electrical equipment with respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 2602-1. Control number 76KA. (LQ-MD800P only)
High-quality images,High-quality audio recording
The Hybrid VBR MPEG2 encoder means High-quality images. Dolby Digital means High-quality audio. By recording in the XP or SP modes, you can record in Linear PCM (stereo) for even higher quality audio.

NTSC/PAL switchable

Select the signal type (NTSC/PAL) to play or record either type.

Program search

Press the SEARCH button to bring up a list of programs. Then Select the program to start play.
Maximum 8 hours recording
You can record a maximum of 8 hours on one double-sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc. (4 hours maximum continuous recording) Mode XP SP LP (one side) 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours Image quality Better Image quality than DV Better Image quality than S-VHS VTR Better Image quality than normal mode VHS
Menu screens for simple operation
The menu screens offer easy-to-use icons for set-up and operation.

Program Editing [RAM]

You can divide and delete programs. Create play list of just those scenes you need and play them in succession.

DVD-Video disc creation

By finalizing a DVD-R, you can create a disc that complies with DVDVideo standards and then play it on compatible DVD players.

Progressive output

Connect to a Progressive signal compatible monitor for even higher quality images.

Reliability

Industrial grade electronic parts Service data available through RS-232C

Remote control features

This unit comes standard with USB, RS-232C, PAUSE REMOTE for control. Remote control the unit from a PC.

Key features

Direct recording into available space
You do not have to find a place to start as you do with tapes. There is also no fear of recording over previous recordings.
Small and light, power compatible between 100V and 240V, NTSC/PAL
Compact so you have freedom in placement. Play recordings made overseas (NTSC/PAL switchable).
Send text data such as title
You can use the RS-232C/USB cables to send text information to use as program titles.

DVD-RAM disc features

High reliability
Cartridge-type, easy handling Rewriting 100, 000 times DMS (Defect Management System) jumps over drops and scratches for recording (UDF2.0)

Auto-protect function

Recorded images can be protected automatically.
Repeat play, play list editing
Just decide a length of time to repeat, then specify the end point during play to play a section repeatedly. You can also edit together the images you need into a play list.

High capacity, removable

Ideal for an image library Long term storage 30 years and more with no change Single-sided 4.7 GB/Double-sided 9.4 GB

Play and edit on a PC

Use PC application to edit and create backup discs.

SPECIFICATIONS

General Power supply : Current consumption : Recording System : AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.51-0.28 A DVD Video Recording Standards (DVD-RAM) DVD Video Standards (DVD-R) Recordable discs : DVD-RAM 12cm (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0 DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0 /4x-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 Recording Time : Maximum 4 hours (with 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours, LP: Approx. 4 hours Playable discs : DVD-RAM 12cm (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0 DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0 /4x-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 Operating Temperature : 41 F-104 F (5 C-40 C) Operating Humidity : 10 %-80 % RH (no condensation) Dimensions : 8-7/16 (W) x 4-1/32 (H) x 14-3/8 (D) inch 214 (W) x 102 (H) x 365 (D) mm Weight : 10.14 lbs (4.6 kg) Audio Recording System : Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM 2ch (XP/SP mode) PHONO x 2, Reference Level, -10 dBv, 47k unbalanced Audio In : MIC In (mini jack) x 1 - 50 dBv, 3k unbalanced PHONO x 2,Reference Level, -10 dBv, 600 unbalanced Audio Out : MONITOR Out (PHONO) x 1 -10 dBv, 600 unbalanced Headphones Out (Stereo mini jack) x 1 Variable Level,Maximum, - 20 dBv, 8 unbalanced Video Video System : Recording system : Video In : NTSC color signal, 525 Lines, 60 Fields PAL color signal, 625 Lines,50 Fields MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) BNC x 1 1.0 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced S-Video In (4P) x 1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced C: 0.286 Vp-p, burst level 75 , unbalanced (NTSC) C: 0.3 Vp-p, burst level 75 , unbalanced (PAL) DV-Input x 1 IEEE1394 Standard, 4pin (PAL/NTSC) BNC x 2 1.0 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced S-Video In (4P) x 1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced C: 0.286 Vp-p, burst level 75 ,unbalanced (NTSC) C: 0.3 Vp-p, burst level 75 , unbalanced (PAL) Component video output (BNC) (NTSC 480P/480I) (PAL 576I) Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , unbalanced USB (Type-B connector) USB Ver.1.1 (cable length: max. 3 m) RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin) PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)

Video Out :

Remote
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Systems Business Group 2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503 Japan Tel. 81-6-6905-4650 Fax. 81-6-6903-5969 http://panasonic.co.jp/bsd

JQA-0443

SP-MD800PRE
5K311AM-1 Printed in Japan

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No.

LQ-MD800P LQ-MD800E
DVD VIDEO RECORDER LQ-MD800

OPEN/CLOSE

REC INHIBIT CH1/MIC CH2

CH1 CH2

REMAIN MENU REPEAT FUNCTION SEARCH STATUS

PHONES

MARKER
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN OFF MAX ON

REC SHIFT ENTER RETURN

MODE LOCK
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH
For your safety (General)

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard threepin power outlet (socket) which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords can be extremely hazardous. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that it is grounded, and the installation is not necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet (socket),please consult a qualified electrician.

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilation condition. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
THE AC OUTLET (MAIN SOCKET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONDITION AMBIENT TEMPERATURE -10C to 60C RELATIVE HUMIDITY 30% to 80% ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION, A SMALL CURRENT FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT.
is the safety information.
Operating precaution Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

NOTICE FOR LASER

Inside of unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

NOTICE FOR MEDICAL USE
This is an apparatus intended for recording playing-back of diagnosis image classified as; Protection against Electric Shock Class 1 Protection against Ingress of Water Ordinary Mode of Operation Continuous Not suitable for use in the presence of a Flammable Anaesthetic mixture with Air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide. Equipment connected to signal input and/or output parts must be certified according to the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part, or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the standard IEC 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your local representative. Leakage current of this unit may be exceeded the allowable value when conductively connected to other equipment. To avoid increment of the leakage current, separation device shall be applied.
For your safety (USA and Canada)

FCC NOTICE

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: LQ-MD800P PANASONIC Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-888-VISION (8474)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the users authority to operate this device.

Control reference guide

Front Panel

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

POWER on/off button (POWER)
Main power switch. The display lights when the unit is on. NOTE: Do not switch the unit off during recording, play, or editing.

Stop button (STOP

Stops recording and play.

) , FWD )

Slow/Search buttons (REV

Disc tray

Open the try and put a disc on it.
Press during play to start search play. Press while paused to start slow play. Press while stopped to operate search play at the maximum speed.

Emergency ejection hole

Use the included emergency ejection pin to open the tray if you ever need to remove the disc manually (see page 40). NOTE: Switch the unit off if you need to use the emergency ejection pin to open the tray.
Pause button (PAUSE Play button (PLAY

Plays the disc.

Pauses play or recording. Releases pause.

Recording button (REC

Disc tray Open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE
Records video and audio to a disc.
Press to open when the tray is closed and to close when the tray is open.
Search program button (SEARCH)
Press to select a program.
BUSY Lights when accessing the disc, as when recording or playing. NOTE: Don't shut off the power supply when it lights up. When it is turned on, neither recording nor editing is possible. Lights while the repeat function is operating.
Menu button (MENU [SHIFT + SEARCH])
Press to use menu functions.

Status button (STATUS)

Press to use the status display function.
Functions button (FUNCTION [SHIFT +STATUS])
Press to use the function menu.

REC INHIBIT (REPEAT)

Cursor buttons (

) ]) )

Used to select menu items.
REPEAT button (REPEAT [SHIFT + Headphones level control
Adjust the level of headphones. Press during play to start instant repeat play.

SKIP or STEP button (

Headphones Jack (Stereo mini jack)
Connect stereo headphones.
Press during play to skip items. Press while paused to start step play.
Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2
Adjust the level of audio recording. Cannot adjust the level of the DV IN audio.

SKIP button (

[SHIFT +
Press during play to skip items.

Enter button (ENTER)

Press to confirm selection of menu items.
Microphone Jack (mini jack)
Connect a microphone. The microphone signal is recorded in channel 1.
Marker button (MARKER [SHIFT + ENTER])

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a monitor television compatible with this unit's copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible monitor television.) All Panasonic monitor televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of monitor television.
Regarding Progressive Television Picture
Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.

S-VIDEO IN Video player

To view the picture at the right aspect
For monitor televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be adjusted, use the function provided on the monitor television and adjust as necessary. For monitor televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive images to be adjusted, please set Progressive (NTSC) to Off.
If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or SVIDEO OUT, output signal will be interlace only (even if you select progressive output).

DV terminal

DV cable (4P-4P or 4P-6P) AC mains lead (supplied)

Video player

DV OUT
Be sure to observe the following points when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (DV cable). This unit and all connected equipment should be used with a shared GND connection. If all equipment is not connected to a shared GND, turn off the power to all equipment before connecting or removing the IEEE1394 cable. When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, connect the IEEE1394 cable to the 6-pin terminal first and then to the terminal on this unit. When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, be sure to connect the end of the IEEE1394 cable that matches the terminal shape. Inserting the wrong end of the plug can damage the unit. The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to operate the unit from the other equipment. Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camera) can be connected to the unit via the DV Input terminal. The picture compression system of the DV equipment you have connected may differ from that used in this unit. In such cases, dubbing from this equipment will not be possible.

Poor video quality or coloring may indicate that the material you are recording has copy protection. Select the TV system (NTSC/PAL) of the program you wish to record. We recommend connecting one piece of DV equipment at a time. When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to use the DV terminal and operate the unit from other equipment. In the case of some DV equipment, pictures and sound may not be received properly. If there is no monitor television picture when playing back from an external device, turn the external device off and then on once again. Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit. When recording from DV equipment, the audio setting can be made at Audio Mode for DV Input. You cannot change the input or the recording mode during recording or when recording is paused. An error message appears if you try to start recording when a disc is full; the remaining time will be shown as 0:00. To continue recording, erase unneeded programs (DVD-RAM only, Erasing programs) or use another disc. If the character set recorded on a disc is different from the set designated for each region when recording to, editing, or finalizing its disc, titles may not be displayed. When using discs recorded with a DVD video recorder for a different destination, do not perform all operations except play.
Both audio types of M1 and M2 can be recorded. (When playing, you can select either one.)
You cannot use the DISPLAY menu to change audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.
To check the remaining time and the current mode during recording
Press [STATUS] several times to show the following displays.
Available recording time and recording mode (e.g., : 0:50 XP indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

Playing discs

(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE insert a disc. ] to open the tray and

Slow-motion play

While paused, press [REV ] or [FWD ].

While stopped, press and hold [REV ] or [FWD ].
The disc is skipped to the beginning or end and play is paused. RAM DVD-R
During play, press [REV or [FWD ].
There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. The speed shown is approximate. ] to return to normal play. Press [PLAY You will hear sound during fast forward play at the first search speed of the five ones. DVD After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.
Play position/ Stop position Marker Once Twice
Three times The program before Current program The program after
RAM DVD-R When you are at stop position, you cannot move to the Marker even if you press [ ] or [ ].
After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or pause. Press [PLAY ] to restart play if it was paused. During play, only pressing [ ] or [ ] allows skip.
Playing discs (continued)
Skip five minutes forward or backward (Time slip)

RAM DVD-R

(2) Use [
] to select the Play tab and press [
During play, press [SHIFT + REV FWD ].
[ ] : to skip back five minutes [ ] : to skip forward five minutes Repeat to skip in five-minute units.
] or [SHIFT + (3) Use [ , ] to select Marker and press [ highlight the first asterisk ( ).

RAM DVD-R DVD

You cannot use this feature while a SEARCH or PLAY LIST screen is being displayed. You cannot skip over the beginning or end of a program or title.

Marking positions

(1) Use [ , ] to select an asterisk ( ). (2) Press [ENTER].
Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat)
Select a part of the disc to play repeatedly.
During normal play, press [REPEAT (SHIFT +
The asterisk changes to a number and one marker is added.
The point where you pressed the button is the end of the repeated section. Select the duration of the section in Repeat Duration in the SETUP menus. Instant repeat continues to function even if you pause play, restart play, start slow motion, or frame-by-frame. Instant repeat is cancelled if you stop play, skip items, or start recording or search.
When marking positions 11 and above

(1) Use [ (2) Use [

] to highlight 1-10. ] to select 11-20.
You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is full.
You cannot use instant repeat play while playing a play list or while a FUNCTION menu is on the screen. Instant repeat play works only within a program. Instant repeat play may start from the beginning of the program if you press the button soon after the program starts. During instant repeat play, even if you pass the beginning of the repeat section during reverse slow motion or frame-by-frame, these operations continue and the section does not start repeating.

(When On Screen Status: Window Type is Normal)
(When On Screen Status: Window Type is Small)
Current media Current recording or play status, input channel
Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel. REC: Recording PAUSE: Recording paused PLAY: Playing : Playing Paused : Fast forwarding (5 speeds) : Rewinding (5 speeds) : Slow-motion (5 speeds) : Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds) V: VIDEO IN SV: S-VIDEO IN DV: DV IN

Monitor audio

MIX, CH1, CH2: To select the mode, use the FUNCTION menus.

Sound mode

CH1 CH2, CH1, CH2: To select the mode, use the FUNCTION menus. When CH1 CH2 is selected, display is blanked.

Using the FUNCTION menus

FUNCTION menus contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information.

Disc menu

Common procedures
(1) During play, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].

Soundtrack

Soundtrack language DVD Change the number to select a soundtrack. Audio attribute LPCM/PPCM/ Digital : Signal type k (kHz) : Sampling frequency b (bit) : Number of bits ch (channel) : Number of channels

Setting

(2) Use [ (3) Use [ (4) Use [
] to select the menu and press [ ] to select the item and press [ ] to select the setting. ].

Subtitle

Subtitle language DVD Change the number to select a subtitle language. Subtitles on/off Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.
Some options require different operations. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions described later.

Audio channel

RAM Change the output audio channel. While playing a DVD-RAM. CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 (No display)

When you are finished

The screens depend on the disc contents and the FUNCTION menu is not displayed when a disc is not inserted in the unit. Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] or [RETURN].
TOP MENU / MENU Display discs menus: DVD

(Example)

Some items will not be shown unless you release disc protection with DISC INFORMATIONDisc Protection or release cartridge protection with the write protect tab.

DISC INFORMATION

The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded on.
Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection
RAM This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. This allows you to release disc protection.

About DISC INFORMATION

RAM DVD-R You can give discs titles Enter Title You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM Disc Protection You can erase all programs and play lists on DVD-RAM Erase all programs You can format DVD-RAM Format You can finalize DVD-R so they can be played on compatible DVD players Finalize
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title, perform the following steps: (3) Use [ , ] to select Disc Protection and press [ENTER].

Enter Title

RAM DVD-R Each disc can be given a different title.

(4) Use [

] to select Yes and press [ENTER].
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)]. (2) Use [ , , , ] to select DISC INFORMATION and press [ENTER]. (3) Use [ , ] to select Enter Title and press [ENTER].

To stop partway through

Select No in step (4) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

(4) Enter the title.

Erase all programs
RAM All programs and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title, perform the following steps: (3) Use [ , ] to select Erase all programs and press [ENTER]. (4) Use [ (5) Use [ Notes:
You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters and DVD-R titles of up to 40 characters. The 31st letter or later on some finalized DVD-R may not be displayed due to the font size of titles. You cannot give DVD-R titles once they have been finalized. For details on entering titles, see page 32.
] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. ] to select Start and press [ENTER].
All programs and play lists are erased.
Select No in step (4) or Cancel in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

The disc title will also be erased. If protection is active on even one program, you cannot erase all programs.
You cannot erase computer data. Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.
DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Format

RAM Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. All programs and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.
Finalize - Creating DVD-Video
DVD-R You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. You can also use the menus created with this unit on compatible DVD players. You must be sure you wish to finalize the disc because once it has been finalized it cannot be retrieved.
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title, perform the following steps: (3) Use [ , ] to select Format and press [ENTER]. (4) Use [ (5) Use [ ] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. ] to select Start and press [ENTER].
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title, perform the following steps: (3) Use [ , ] to select Finalize and press [ENTER]. (4) Use [ (5) Use [ ] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. ] to select Start and press [ENTER].
Formatting starts. The message Formatting is complete appears when formatting is finished. All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted. Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesnt contain any programs you want to keep.
Finalizing starts. The message Finalizing is finished appears when finalizing is finished.

To stop finalizing

Select No in step (4) or Cancel in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN]. Do not finalize discs that are dirty or dusty. Do not turn the unit off, vibrate the unit or disconnect the power supply cord while the message Finalizing the Disc is on the monitor television. This can render the disc unusable. If finalizing fails, you will be unable to play any of the material recorded on the disc.

To stop formatting

Select No in step (4) or Cancel in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN]. Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC mains lead cord while the message Formatting the disc is on the monitor television. This can render the disc unusable.

This can take up to 70 minutes. You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes by pressing [RETURN]. The disc must be reformatted if you do this. All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a computer is also erased.
You can finalize DVD-R only that were recorded on this unit. If you try to use other equipment to finalize DVD-R recorded on this unit, it may be impossible. You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized. Programs longer than 5 minutes will be divided into about-5minute chapters. The markers you entered will be lost. Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes.
The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab is switched to PROTECT. Release the protection to continue. Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R. The message Unable to format appears when you try to format discs this unit cannot use. If you have used the search program to protect a program, the message Contents on the disc have been protected. Start formatting the disc? appears in step (5). Select Start if you want to format the disc. The contents will be erased even if they have been protected.

Using the SEARCH PROGRAM

About the program list
Selecting programs to play
RAM DVD-R A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programs you want to watch.
(1) While played, stopped, or paused, press [SEARCH].
Program number, Input signal name, recording date, time recording started, program title (if entered) Program 1 is selected in the example. Write-protected: Displayed when you have protected the program. Program 1 has been protected in the example. Copy-protected/Different TV system (PAL or NTSC): Displayed when you have recorded a program that has copy protection. Displayed when the program failed to record so that the TV system of the program is different from the setting in SETUP. NTSC / PAL: Displayed when you recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. Unable to play: Displayed if you cannot play the program. Currently recording: Displayed when the program is being recorded. Scroll bar If there are more than 5 programs, you can move down the list by using [ , ] and this bar shows your approximate position in the list. Total number of programs Shows the total number of programs. Sub menu Displayed when you use [ ]. Erase a program (Erase). Enter or edit a title (Enter Title). Check programs contents (Properties). Write-protect a program (Protection). Erase part of a program (Partial Erase). Divide a selected program into two (Divide).

The title is entered and the screen disappears.
Press [RETURN]. (does not save any title information.)
Changing the units settings
Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

Summary of settings

Underlined items are the factory presets. PLAY : Effective items during play. REC : Effective items during recording
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the MENU window. (2) Use [ , , , press [ENTER]. ] to select the SETUP and

Settings

Clock (see page 15) You can adjust the clock. Repeat Duration Decide the length of the repeated section when you start instant repeat. [1sec] [2sec] [3sec] [4sec] [5sec] [10sec] [20sec] [30sec] Shipping Condition (see page 15) The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings. (except for the TV screen and clock settings (time, date, time zone)) [Yes] [No]
Menus The SETUP menu is made up of six menusSettings, Remote, Picture, Sound, System and Connection. Select the menus tab to display the items. Items A list of items in the menu you selected. Options This shows the current settings. The options are shown when you select an item.
(3) Use [ , ] to select the menus tab and press [ ] or [ ]. (4) Use [ , ] to select the item you want to change and press [ENTER]. (5) Use [ , ] to select the option and press [ENTER].
Some options require different operations. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions described.
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is not accepted unless you press [ENTER].
If closing the SETUP menu window, the changed settings are accepted. The unit retains these settings in its memory until you change them, even if you turn it off.
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Pan & Scan/Letterbox

Images made for showing on a widescreen (16:9) monitor television do not fit in the screen of a 4:3 monitor television. 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.

SEARCH PROGRAM

This is a list of programs you have recorded. You can select programs from the list to view. The list also shows the date and time of recording, the input, and the titles of titled programs. The selected program is played in the background, making selection even simpler. Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Finalize

This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment. You cannot record on a disc that has been finalized.

PLAY LIST

This is a collection of scenes. It enables you to play these scenes in succession or to select specific ones to play.

Frame and field

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. A frame is made up of 2 fields. Frame Field Field

Program (PG)

The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped.

Sampling frequency

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. This is the number of samples of sound taken per second during conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in a sound close to the original when played back.

S-Video output

The color and luminance signals are separated before being sent to the monitor television, making for greater picture clarity.
Interlace and progressive output
NTSC 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 SVIDEO OUT terminal.
Time Zone shows time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). List of Time Zone NZST AEST JST CCT EET MET WET GMT WAT AST EST CST MST PST AST HST (New Zealand Standard Time) (Australia Eastern Standard Time) (Japan Standard Time) (China Coastal Time) (Eastern Europe Time) (Middle Europe Time) (Western Europe Time) (Greenwich Mean Time) (West Africa Time) (Atlantic Standard Time) (Eastern Standard Time) (Central Standard Time) (Mountain Standard Time) (Pacific Standard Time) (Alaska Standard Time) (Hawaii Standard Time) +12 +10 +9 +8 +2 +0 -1 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10

Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to open the tray and eject a disc, the unit becomes off. To continue play or recording, turn off the unit, turn it on and then insert another disc. Finalizing is necessary for compatible playback. Please check write protect tab. Character set of the disc is different. Cannot enter title. Character set of the disc is different. This program cannot be edited. Character set of the disc is different. This play list cannot be edited. Character set of the disc is different. Cannot finalize. No folder. There is no compatible folder in this unit. The operation is prohibited by the disc or unit. To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it. Release the protection on the DVD-RAM. Because the character set of the disc is different from the set designated for each region, the operation cannot be allowed.
Error messages (continued)

On the units display

Error messages NO READ Unit status The disc is dirty or badly scratched. Solutions Follow the instructions in Maintenance and Handling to clean the disc if it is dirty. The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesnt disappear. See the instructions in playing discs for the correct way to set discs. It can not be read for the disc which doesnt cope with it. Exchange a disc. Take the cleaner out of the unit. Insert a disc the unit can play.
The disc isnt on the tray correctly. It cannot be read for the disc which doesnt cope with it. The DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner has finished cleaning. NO PLAY You cannot play the disc because there is no video recorded on it. You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. The unit is hot.

UN SUPPORT OVER TEMP

Insert a disc the unit can play or record on. The unit switches to standby mode automatically for safety and you cannot operate it. Wait for about 30 minutes until the service number disappears. After that, turn the unit off and then turn it on. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Remove obstacles from around the vents on the bottom of the unit and the cooling fan on the rear panel. To replace the battery, consult your dealer. All the functions will stop five minutes later for safety. All the functions have stopped for safety. If there is any foreign matter on the fan, turn off the unit and remove it. When turn on the unit again, if the unit does not operate normally, consult your dealer. Press [POWER] to switch the unit to off. Now press [POWER] again to turn the unit on. Replace the disc or wipe it clean. If the problem persists, try turning the unit off and on again.
CHECK BATTERY FAN LOCK ERR FAN LOCK
The battery for the clock is almost dead. The fan of the rear panel has stopped. The fan of the rear panel has stopped. The unit fails to operate. There was brief instability in the video or audio during play or recording. The video may be disrupted or a few seconds may not have been recorded.

No picture. Check the video input on the monitor television. You are trying to output progressive video to an incompatible monitor television. Press [STOP ] and [RETURN] together for five seconds. After that, turn the unit off and on again. The TV system (NTSC/PAL) on the unit and monitor television are different. While stopped, press [STOP ] and [OPEN/CLOSE ] together for five seconds. After that, turn the unit off and on again. The video system changes from PAL to NTSC or vice versa. Check the settings on your monitor television. Check the settings for TV Aspect, Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD) or Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM) in the Connection menu. Select Automatic for On-Screen Messages or press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. Switch DNR off. (In PictureMODEUser, set 3D NR, Block NR, and Mosquito NR to 0.) As the character sets used in different regions differ from each other, you may be unable to see titles entered on a unit in another region. Do not enter titles onto a disc that was recorded in another region as this can cause titles on the disc not to appear.

Screen size is wrong.

On-screen messages do not appear. There are a lot of artifacts. No title names.
Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Progressive video

There is ghosting when you progressive output is on. There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on-screen menus. Set Progressive to OFF. This problem is caused by editing method or material used on DISC, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.
No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Recording level is wrong. Adjust Audio REC Level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the front panel to the correct recording level. Choose the correct setting in Bilingual Audio Selection before recording. DVD-R You cannot change the audio type for DVD-R or recordings in LPCM.