Panasonic Dmr E100 Operating Instructions Manual

							Setting up
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SD card: indicates a card inserted in SD card slot
PC card: indicates a card inserted in PC card slot
∫Compatible cards
§1You can save/edit/play still pictures (JPEG, TIFF).§2You can dub/edit/play SD VIDEO programs. [SD VIDEO (MPEG2)
programs are for dubbing only.]
§3Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1). You can only play
still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) and SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs,
and dub(save) to HDD or DVD-RAM. [SD VIDEO (MPEG2) pro-
grams are for dubbing only.]
§4A PC card adapter conforming to PC card standards is necessary.
≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥We recommend using this unit to format a card when using for the
first time (➜page 40, 42). 
≥You may not be able to use if formatted on a computer.
≥
Files created on other equipment may not display properly on this unit.
Additionally, files created on this unit may not display properly on other
equipment. (Cannot play, image size or title may not be correct etc.)
≥Only use the cards recommended above. We recommend using a
Panasonic SD card.
≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.
≥Depending on the card, some may not be usable with this unit.
≥Compatible formats: DCF
§ compliant (Content recorded on a digi-
tal camera etc.)
§Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established
by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA). 
≥File format: JPEG, TIFF non-compressed RGB chunky format
≥Number of pixels: 320 k 240 to 6144 k 4096 (Sub sampling is
4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
≥The unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and a maximum of
300 folders (including higher level folders).
≥Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some
files may not display or be playable.
≥MOTION JPEG is not supported.
≥Compatible format: SD VIDEO specification compliant (ASF)
– Video: MPEG4 compliant
– Audio: G.726 compliant (monaural)
≥Maximum bit rate: 64 kbps to 1050 kbps
≥Average bit rate: 60 kbps to 768 kbps
≥Number of pixels: 176 k 144 (QCIF format) to 320 k 240 (QVGA
for mat) 
Frame rate: 6 fps to 15 fps
≥The unit can handle a maximum of 999 files.Follow the precautions indicated below to prevent damage to
the internal HDD. (Not following precautions may result in a
loss of recording, stop of operation or recording of noise.)
∫While operating
≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet, or flip the
power breaker switch.
≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact.
➜When moving the unit:
1Turn the power switch off (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the
display)
2Remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet
3Move after waiting more than 2 minutes.
While power is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or
movement due to rotation is normal.
∫In the event of a power failure
Program content during recording or play may be damaged (includ-
ing SD VIDEO programs).
∫Safeguards against accidental loss
Data may be lost if the HDD suffers damage. Any contents you wish
to keep permanently should be dubbed to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
∫When “HDD SLEEP” appears in the display 
The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to
extend the life of the HDD. (The [HDD] button on the main unit
flashes and then goes out.)
≥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.
≥If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode
after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression
system to vary recorded data segments to match video data seg-
ments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time
and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount time is insufficient, erase any unwanted
programs to create enough space before you start recording. (Eras-
ing a play list will not increase the amount of time.)
SD/PC card
SD card slot
≥SD Memory Card§1§2≥Multi Media Card§1§2
PC card slot
≥SD Memory Card§1§4≥Multi Media Card§1§4
≥Compact Flash§1§4≥Smart Media§1§4
≥Memory Stick§1§4≥xD picture card§1§4
≥Microdrive§1§4≥ATA Flash PC card§1
≥Mobile hard disk§3
Still pictures
SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs
HDD recording time remaining
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Control reference guide
1POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.
2VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 14
4Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)
5Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7Stop button (∫ STOP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8Pause button (; PA U S E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9Top menu and Direct Navigator button
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 24
:Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER)  . . . . . . 7
;Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Manual channel adding and deleting button
(ADD/DLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
?On-screen display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
@Marker button (MARKER)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AOn-screen menu button (DISPLAY)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
BPosition memory button (POSITION MEMORY)  . . . . . . . . . 19
CDVD/TV switch (DVD, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DTV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EDrive select buttons (HDD, DVD)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FTelevision input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GInput select button (INPUT SELECT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
HChannel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH)  . . . . . . 9, 14
ITV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
JSlow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH)  . . . . . . . . 20
KPlay/quick view button (1 PLAY/a1.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 21
LMenu and Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST)  . . . . . . . 19, 32
MReturn button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
NTime slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21
OOne-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PRecording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Q
Erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 23, 33
RRecording mode button (REC MODE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SDubbing button (DUBBING)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TSetup button (SETUP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
UAudio button (AUDIO)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote control
DV DTV
INPUT SELECTVCR Plus+OPEN/CLOSETV/VIDEO
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
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789
0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
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Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.
VRemote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WSD card slot (SD CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
XPC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
YPC card eject button (EJECT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ZDisc tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
[Channel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
\HDD record lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14]DVD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
^L2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
_DV input terminal (DV IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
`Display (➜below)
aTime slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
bSkip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . . . . 20
ATimer recording display
On:When timer recording is on standby (➜page 26)
Flashes:When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
BDisc type 
CThe display mode of the main display section
GRP:Group number
TITLE:Title number
PL:Play list number
CHAP:Chapter number
PG:Program number
TRACK:Track number
DRecording mode (➜page 15)
EDVD indicator
Flashes:When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off
until it actually turns offFSD/PC Card indicator
On:When a SD card or PC card is set in the unit 
(➜page 22)
Flashes:When a SD card or PC card is being read/written to
GDown-mix indicator
On:When multi-channel recorded DVD-Audio can be 
downmixed to 2 channels and output.
HMPEG4 indicator
On:SD VIDEO (MPEG 4) format recordable (➜page 14)
IChannel
JMain display section
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages
Main unit
PC CARDSD CARDÍ/IPOWER
L2S-VIDEO INVIDEO INL/MONO-AUDIO IN-R
DV IN
CH CH
REC HDDREC DVDOPEN/CLOSEEJECTREC MODEREC ERASE
TIME SLIPTIME SLIP/x1.3
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The unit’s display
REC
PLAYDVD-RAM XP SP LP EP D.MIXMPEG4CARDSD
AVCD
CH
GRP TITLE PL CHAP PG TRACK
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DEFGH
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RECREC
PLAY
PLAY
Center circle (e.g., DVD-RAM)
Rotating (REC):recording
Stopped (REC):recording paused 
Rotating (REC, PLAY):
Chasing play or simultaneous
rec and play is in progressRotating (PLAY):playing
Stopped (PLAY):play paused
“PLAY” flashes:
the resume play function 
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Recording
Recording television programs
You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.
[Note]
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to
record/play is facing up.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the car-
tridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.
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 51, Set Up—Off Timer).[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
2Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the
recording drive.
The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit.
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
and DVD drive simultaneously.
3If you selected the DVD drive
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert a disc (➜left).
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc
and turn it over.
≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-
ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.
4Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to
“DVD” and press [W, X, CH] to select
the channel.
5Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (➜next page).
≥When dubbing a program recorded with the high speed
mode to a DVD-R, set “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” to
“On” before recording. (➜page 52) [HDD]
≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):
From the SETUP menu, set the “Audio Mode for XP
Recording” setting to “LPCM” (the picture quality may go
down slightly). (➜page 53)
6Press [¥, REC] to start recording.
The HDD or DVD record lamp on the main unit lights up.
≥Recording will be made over unrecorded space on the HDD
or on the disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in
the program list (➜page 19, Using the Direct Navigator).
To stop recording
Press [∫]. 
To pause recording
Press [;]. Press again to continue recording. (Program is not split
into a separate program.)
∫Enjoying SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs [HDD]
When you set the “MPEG4 Rec mode” (➜page 52) to either “SF”,
“F”, “N”, or “E” before recording to the HDD, you can also simulta-
neously record programs as SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs during
recording. When dubbing the simultaneously recorded SD VIDEO
(MPEG4) programs, you can dub to a SD card using high speed
mode (➜page 31). 
≥
Set the “SD card capacity” (➜page 52) to match the capacity of your
SD card. Programs are divided according to the set capacity. Pro-
grams are also divided when you pause or stop during recording.
≥You cannot directly record to a SD card.
≥Audio of the SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs becomes monaural.
When recording SAP broadcasts, press [AUDIO] to select the
audio for recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
Inserting discs
Should the AC power supply cord come loose by
accident or for any other reason the power supply is
cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the
contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.
13
4 56
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1
?;
TV/VIDEO
4
3
5 6
DUBBING
HDD
DVD
2
RECHDDDVD REC
2
STATUS
FUNCTIONS3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Disc tray
Numbered
buttons
HDD, DVD record lamp
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.Insert completely. Insert label-up.
Cartridge disc Non-cartridge disc
[DVD-R]
To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it (➜page 44).
DVD-RAM SP
CH
e.g., 
when you select 
channel 4
DVD-RAM XP
CH
e.g., 
when you 
select “XP”
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Recording
[Note]
≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but
once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.
≥
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.≥Release protection (cartridge➜page 10, disc➜page 44) when
you record. [RAM]
≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to
ensure accurate recording (➜page 44, “Format”).
≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜page 10).
≥Select “Main” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu when
recording SAP broadcasts based on the following conditions
(➜page 53, Select MTS).
–Recording to a DVD-R.
–Recording sound in LPCM.
–
When “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” (➜page 52) is set to “On”.
For your reference
≥You can record up to 250 programs on HDD, 99 programs on one disc.≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-
able Media (CPRM ➜page 62) system so you can record broad-
casts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto
4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not
possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording
from another (editing is not possible).
Values for recordings immediately after purchase. Recording times
may change depending on the recording content.
§Recording times will be shortened when you set the “MPEG4 Rec
mode” (➜page 52) to either “SF”, “F”, “N”, or “E”.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) (➜right)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on
the disc with the best possible recording quality. 
≥
You can set for dubbing (➜page 30) or timer recording (➜page 26).≥When dubbing content stored on the HDD, the contents are auto-
matically adjusted to fit on 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/R discs.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.
This unit incorporates copyright protection technology for recording
equipment known as CPRM (➜page 62).
Refer to the table below for storage media and associated limits.
§1You can dub in high speed mode to DVD-R by turning “Rec in
DVD-R high speed mode” (➜page 52) to “On” at recording.
§2You can simultaneously record programs as SD VIDEO (MPEG4)
programs by setting the “MPEG4 Rec mode” (➜page 52) to either
“SF”, “F”, “N”, or “E”. Approximately 10 seconds of the first part of
a simultaneously recorded SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program may not
be recorded when recording a program without recording limita-
tions right after recording a program with limitations.
§3Excluding SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs§4Only SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs§5You cannot record or dub programs with limitations as SD VIDEO
(MPEG4) programs. 
§6Transfer: All recorded content transferred to DVD-RAM is deleted
from the HDD.
Pictures being recorded are unaffected.
Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.
1Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to
“TV”.
2Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.
≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with
the best possible picture quality.
1Press [W, X, CH] to select the channel.
2While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “FLEXIBLE REC” 
and then [ENTER].
4Press [2, 1] to select 
“Hour” and “Min.” and 
press [
3, 4] to set 
the recording time.
≥You can also use the numbered
buttons to set the recording time.
5Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
≥This does not work with DV Automatic Recording (➜page 16).
≥You cannot record more than 6 hours.
≥It may not be possible to record to the end of the program if the
remaining time doesn’t allow.
For your reference
≥Recording time is reduced if you repeatedly pause recording.
≥The recording mode automatically becomes FR mode.
Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours
Disc
HDD
(120GB)
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
Mode
Single-
sided
(4.7 GB)Double-
sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality)26
§121
SP (Normal)52§242
LP (Long play)104§484
EP (Extra long play)160§6126
Recording/Dubbing/Transferring of a program
Record
Record
Record
No recording limit
Recording limited to one time
Recording not possible
HDDDub
Transfer§6§5§3
§4
§4 §1§2
DVD-R
RAM
RAMSD
DubHDD
DVD-RDubYou cannot dub.
Record
Record
HDDRAM
RAMDub
You cannot record/dub on any media.
You can dub to the HDD 
but cannot play due to 
copyright protection.
RecordDVD-RYou cannot record.
SD
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.
Watching the television while recording
Recording the best quality pictures 
within the set amount of time—Flexible 
Recording
FLEXIBLE REC
FLEXIBLE REC
StartCancel
Record on FR mode
ENTER SELECT
RETURN
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Recording
Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals
(➜page 60).
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.
Select L1, L2, L3 or DV.
≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].
2Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
3Start play on the other equipment.
4Press [¥, REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to continue recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
≥The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audio
selected in the “Select Audio CH for DV input” (➜page 53).
≥If flexible recording (➜page 15) is used instead of steps 2 and 4,
settings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the
video.[HDD] [RAM]
Automatic generation of programs and play lists is possible for using
the “DV AUTO REC” function when connecting DV equipment (e.g.,
Digital Video Camcorders) to the DV input terminal on the front of
the unit with the DV cable.
Preparation
1. Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal. (➜page 60)
2. Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.
3. Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording
to start.
4. Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 50).
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DV
AUTO REC” and then [ENTER].
DV AUTO REC screen appears. 
3Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
4Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and then
[ENTER].
Recording starts.
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV auto
recording. 
To stop recording
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥Select the type of audio recording from the Audio menu’s “Select
Audio CH for DV input” settings (➜page 53).
≥You cannot record SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs using “DV
AUTO REC”.
≥When “Cannot detect DV connection” is displayed or there is a
recording problem, confirm the connections, DV equipment set-
tings and reset the power.
If that does not work follow the instructions for “Recording from a
video cassette recorder” (➜left).
≥It is not possible to carry out Chasing play or Simultaneous rec
and play of the program that is being recorded.
≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment
appear on the television.
≥Do not operate the DV equipment during recording, as this will
cause recording to stop.
≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on
the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.
≥During copying, a marker is automatically assigned to points in the
original recording where recording was stopped or paused.
≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment
will not be recorded.
≥Depending on the equipment, the DV Automatic Recording may
not operate properly.
Recording from a video cassette recorder
DV DTV
INPUT SELECTVCR Plus+OPEN/CLOSETV/VIDEO
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
DV D T V
4
56
789
0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
HDD DVD
W, X, CH
¥, REC
REC MODE INPUT SELECT HDD, DVD
; ∫
DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)
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Recording
Playing while you are recording
[HDD] [RAM]
During recording
Press [1] (PLAY).
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.
Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. 
[Note]
Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.While recording, you can play a program previously recorded.
1During recording
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.
2Press [3, 4] to select a program and
press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥You cannot edit programs (➜page 36) during simultaneous rec
and play.
You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being
recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded pre-
viously.
1During recording
Press [TIME SLIP].
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to select another program.
2Press [3, 4] to enter the time and
press [ENTER].
≥Press [3, 4] to alter in 
one-minute units. Press 
and hold [3, 4] to alter 
in 10-minute units.
Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press again to
show the play and recording images.
Playing from the beginning of the program 
while you are recording—Chasing Play
To stop play
Press [∫].
To stop recording
Wait 2 seconds after stopping play, then press [∫].
≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 sec-
onds.
DV DTV
INPUT SELECTVCR Plus+OPEN/CLOSETV/VIDEO
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
DV D T V
4
56
789
0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER∫
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR1
TIME SLIP
HDD DVD
e.g.,
You are recording a sports
program and you want to
watch it from the beginning.The same sports program is 
played back from the begin-
ning. (Recording continues.) 
Simultaneous rec and play
Reviewing the recorded images while 
recording—Time Slip
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE3
3
ENTER
RETURN0   ~   9No TOTAL 2SELECT
01 4Dinosaur02¥6/20 THU6  9 : 00 PMSoccer1
1
1
1
16/19 WED10 : 00 AMTITLEDVD
e.g.,
You want to watch the movie 
you recorded yesterday while 
recording a sport program.The movie is played back 
while the sport program is 
being recorded.
0 minPLAY 
REC 
Play starts from 30 
seconds previous.
The current recording 
images appear as a 
picture-in-picture.
PLAY 
REC  
						

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Playing back
Playing discs
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
1Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the
playback drive.
The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit.
≥It is not possible to playback both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
and DVD drive simultaneously.
3If you selected the DVD drive
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert a disc (➜page 14).
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥If cartridge protection is activated (➜page 10), play begins
automatically when you close the tray. [RAM]
≥You cannot play continuously from one side of a double-
sided disc to the other. Eject the disc and turn it over.
≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-
ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.
4Press [1] (PLAY).
The unit takes some time to read the disc
before play starts. (When a menu screen
appears on the television ➜ next page)
≥Play starts from the most recently recorded program. 
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Play starts from the beginning of the disc. 
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
To stop play
Press [∫].
≥Resume play function
When “PLAY” flashes on the display, resume
function is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to start play
from where you stopped it.
To cancel, press [∫] until “PLAY” goes out. (The position is also
cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)
≥The screen saver may appear when you
stop play. Press [∫] again and you can
use this unit’s tuner to watch television.
To pause play
Press [;]. (Press again to restart play.)
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 51, Set Up—Off Timer).
[Note]
≥If you select another drive while playback is in progress, playback
will be stopped. If using DVD-Video, the contents of the menu
screen may be returned to their initial state.
≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when
you press [1] (PLAY).
≥When you play a disc with an audio-only track, the video from the
previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.
≥Actual sound levels for DVD-Video are lower compared to televi-
sion broadcast or playback of other discs. To avoid a sudden
increase in volume level when switching from DVD-Video, reduce
the volume setting before playing other sources or switching to
television broadcast.
≥When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing
recorded on it. You must record a program etc to the HDD before
you can enjoy playback.
; :, 9?
POSITION 
MEMORYDIRECT 
 NAVIGATOR, 
TOP MENU
ERASE
MENU
RETURN3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERDVD, TV
4
HDD
DVD
2
1
3
DUBBING
RECHDDDVD REC
4, 
5
ERASE13
4
?
2Disc tray
Numbered
buttons
PLAY
DV D - R A
PLAY
DV D - R A 
						

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Playing back
[VCD]
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and
Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to
select an item.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and
press [ENTER].
≥You can also use the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item.
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
[9][5]: Shows the next menu.
[:][4]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD]
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]
[Note]
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]
when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and
your television screen.
≥If “/” appears on the television, the operation is prohibited by
the unit or disc.
≥Functions available vary from disc to disc.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
(Effective only when the elapsed play time is displayed)
You can start play from a memorized position even after turning the
unit off.
1During play
Press [POSITION MEMORY].
The message “Position Memorized” appears on the televi-
sion.
2After switching the unit to standby and back on
Press [1] (PLAY).
Play starts from the memorized position. (The position is
cleared.)
[Note]
[DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
≥The position is cleared when you open the disc tray.
[RAM]
≥Positions remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened.
≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.
(cartridge ➜page 10, disc➜page 44)
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).[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this
list to find programs to watch.
1Press [DIRECT
NAVIGATOR].
The highlighted program
plays in the background.
2Press [3, 4] to select the program
and press [ENTER].
≥To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g.,[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
“5”:  [0]➜ [0]➜ [5]  “5”:  [0]➜ [5]
“15”: [0]➜ [1] ➜ [5]  “15”: [1] ➜ [5]
Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.
To stop play
Press [∫].
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
And more...
:Programs that have been rerouted to the HDD [HDD]
 (➜page 27, Relief Recording)
:Programs that allow one copy [HDD]
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1Press [ERASE].
A confirmation screen will be displayed.
2Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and
press [ENTER].
≥On the main unit, press [D, E] and [ENTER].
[Note]
≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out
chasing play, simultaneous rec and play or time slip play
(➜page 17). [HDD] [RAM]
≥The amount of space remaining on the disc does not increase
even if you erase programs. [DVD-R]
≥If the confirmation screen disappears before you complete the
operation, start from the beginning again.
When a menu screen appears on 
the television
Position Memory
Using the Direct Navigator
About the program list
To erase a program that is being played back
Since the program, any play lists (➜page 32) created from
it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be
certain you wish to erase before carrying it out. 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE
  9 : 00 PMAuto action026/20 WED63
3
1
1
1
1
1
11 : 00 PMUSJ036/20 WED13
ENTERRETURN0   ~   9No. TOTAL 3SELECT
016/20 WED410 : 00 AMDinosaur
DVD
e.g., DVD-RAM
3
3
0   ~NTOTAL 5
¥
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No DACH
016/204
026/2
06
2
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04
056/2
0
6/21
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13
Write-protected
Displayed when you have protected
the program.
Copy-protected
Displayed when you have recorded
a program that has copy protection,
from CATV broadcasts, for example.
Unable to play
Displayed if you cannot play the program.
Currently recording
Displayed when the program is being
recorded. 
						

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Playing back
Other methods of play
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
During play or while paused
Press [:] or [9].
≥Press [D] or [E] on the main unit.
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
For your reference
Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 62) is working may take you
to a menu screen.[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused
Press [6] or [5].
Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[Note]
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Backward ([6] [D]) does not work with Video CDs.
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused
Press [2;] or [;1].
[Note]
≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Cursor buttons [2, 1] are also effective while paused for frame-
by-frame viewing.
≥Backward ([2;]) does not work with Video CDs.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
During play
Press [6] or [5].
≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[Note]
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard only while using first level fast forward [other than
DVD-Audio (excluding moving picture parts), CD, MP3]. You can
turn this audio off if you want to (➜page 52, PLAY 
k1.3 & Audio
during Search).
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
During play
Press the numbered buttons to select the
item.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5][HDD] [MP3]“5”: [0] ➜[0] ➜[5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “15”:  [0] ➜[1] ➜[5]
[Note]
≥This may not work with some discs.
≥This works only when stopped with some
discs (the screen saver is on the television).
≥A group ([DVD-A]) or title ([DVD-V]) number
can be specified while the screen saver is
displayed.
e.g.,[DVD-A]“5”: [5]
[DVD-V]“5”: [0] ➜ [5]
–Playing bonus groups [DVD-A]
Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen
appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the
numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. Refer also to the disc’s
jacket.
Skipping
DV DTV
INPUT SELECTVCR Plus+OPEN/CLOSETV/VIDEO
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
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4
56
789
0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
2;, ;1
DISPLAY
CANCEL
MARKER :, 9
1, PLAY/t1.3 6, 5
TIME SLIP
RETURN
CM SKIP
HDD DVD
Numbered
buttons
[:]
[9]
[:]
[9] OnceOnce Twice Twice
Chapter/trackChapter/track Chapter/track
Play position [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
[HDD ]RAM] [DVD-R]
Play position
OnceOnce Twice Twice
Three times
Program Program Program
Marker [5/9] [:/6]
[5/9] [:/6]
Slow-motion play
Frame-by-frame viewing
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH
Starting play from a selected item