Panasonic Dmr E100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing
0001
0001
0001
Press [2] to 
select “Start”  and 
press [ENTER].
Formatting starts. Once activated, material 
cannot be returned to its 
original form. Check 
carefully before 
proceeding.
Once activated, recorded 
contents (including protected 
still pictures and computer 
data) will be completely erased. 
Check carefully before 
proceeding.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
still picture and press [ENTER].
A check mark appears on  
the still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you erase more than one still 
picture.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select 
“Erase” 
and press [ENTER].A confirmation screen 
appears.
Press [2, 1] to 
select “
Erase” and 
press [ENTER].
Selected still pictures are 
erased, and the still 
picture select screen 
reappears.
To select all the still pictures in the folder
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)
To change print (DPOF) settings
1. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture or “Whole” with the DPOF 
mark and press [ENTER].
2. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set Up” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [2, 1] to change the print setting.
≥ The print setting will be canceled if you set the number of print to “0”.
4. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set” and press [ENTER]. To erase check marks
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or “Folder” with the check 
mark and press [ENTER].
To select all the still pictures in the folder
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)To erase check marks
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or “Folder” with the 
check mark and press [ENTER].
To select all the still pictures in the folder
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Whole” and press [ENTER].
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and 
press [ENTER].
A check mark appears on the still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you set protection of more than one still picture.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “Set Up” or 
“Cancel” and press 
[ENTER].Press [2, 1] to select 
“Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
The lock symbol appears on 
the still picture when the still 
picture is protected.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
still picture and press [ENTER].
A check mark appears on the 
still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you print more than one still 
picture.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select “Set Up” 
and press [ENTER].Press [2, 1] to 
set number of 
print (0 to 9).Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select “Set” and 
press [ENTER].
The DPOF mark 
appears if you set 
one or more 
pictures to print.
Press [2] to 
select 
“Yes” 
and press 
[ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to 
select “SD  card” 
or “PC card” and 
press [ENTER].   
[Note] 
≥The cards formatted on this unit may not be usable on other equipment.
≥ Make absolutely sure not to pull the AC power supply cord out until a message indicating completion appears. This may 
result in loss of card use.
Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure. 
						

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Editing
Editing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs
Operation
Erase all programs
All MPEG4 programs will be erased.
Is it OK to start?
Ye s N o
SD VIDEO
(MPEG4)INPUTHDD
Play
Erase all programs
Format SD card
RETURNENTERSELECT
INPUT
DVD
SD card
PC cardHDD
RETURN
0   - -   9No.
SD VIDEO
(MPEG4)
00212/31
No    CH    DATETITLE3
3
START
5:00 PM00111:00 AM12/24
SD Card
ENTER
Dinosaur
Auto action4 21
1
1
1
1
1
RETURN
0   - -   9No.
SD VIDEO
(MPEG4)
00212/31
No.    CH   DATETITLEEDIT3
3
START
5:00 PM00111:00 AM12/24
SD Card
ENTER
Dinosaur
Auto action4 21
1
1
1
1
Format SD card
Format this SD CARD.
Formatting will erase all contents.
Is it OK to start formatting?Drive : SD card
Ye s N o
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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SELECT
SD VIDEO (MPEG4)
HDD
[Note]Use [:], [9] to switch 
between folders when there are 
other folders on the mobile 
hard disc which are not 
displayable on screen. (➜ page 
23, Folder structure) [CARD]
Press [3,4] to select 
the drive and press 
[ENTER].
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]
You can select the drive for editing. 
INPUT
Play
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]
To insert/remove the SD/PC card(➜ page 22) 
When the “SD” or “CARD” indicator in the 
unit display is flashing, the card is being 
read from or written to. Do not turn off the 
power or remove the card. Such action may 
result in malfunction or loss of the card’s 
contents.
To stop set up processPress [RETURN].
≥ You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select 
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].
[Note]You can only perform operations for 
“INPUT” and “Play” if the disc or card is 
write-protected. Repease the protection 
(cartridge or card ➜ page 10, disc ➜ page 
44) to access other items.While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “SD VIDEO 
(MPEG4)” and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
e.g., SD card
Press [3, 4] 
to select the 
item and press 
[ENTER]. Press [1] 
so the 
submenu 
appears.  Press [3, 4] to select 
the program.
≥ To select with the numbered 
buttons:
e.g., “5”:  [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
Erase all programs
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
All SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs 
will be erased irretrievably when 
you use this procedure. Check 
carefully before proceeding.
Format SD card
[SD] 
You can erase all programs in 
the card.
Once activated, recorded contents 
(including protected programs and 
computer data) will be completely 
erased. Check carefully before 
proceeding.: Programs set to protected
: Programs that cannot be played
: Programs without audio
: Programs that do not allow input of titles
RETURN
3, 4, 2, 1ENTER Numbered 
buttons
:, 9
FUNCTIONS 
						

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Editing
Erase
Erase Cancel Erase this program.
RETURN
ENTER SELECT
Properties
No.
Date
CH16/20/ 2001 TUE4
Time 8:21 PMRec time 0:01
ENTER
MDL002
Bit Rate
Rec capacity
File name295Kbps
2MB
MDL002
RETURN
ENTER
_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1002345
ABC a
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NOg
JKL j
M
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67890
bcij
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hifl$¢
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SPACE
SETERASE
SELECT
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RETURN
π;
Protection
Ye sNo Set up Program Protection.
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
RETURN
0   - -   9No.
SD VIDEO
(MPEG4)
00212/31
No.   CH    DATETITLEEDIT3
3
START
5:00 PM00111:00 AM12/24
SD Card
ENTER
Dinosaur
Auto action4 21
1
1
1
1SELECT
[Note] ≥The cards formatted on this unit may not be 
usable on other equipment.
≥Make absolutely sure not to pull the AC power 
supply cord out until a message indicating 
completion appears. This may result in loss of 
card use.
∫ Erase[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
∫ Protection[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
∫ Properties[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]
∫ Enter Title[HDD] [RAM] [SD] Once a a program has 
been erased, it is 
irretrievable. Check 
carefully before 
proceeding.
Program information 
(e.g., time and date) is 
shown.
Entering text ➜ page 46
If set, this will protect 
the program from 
accidental erasure.
[Note]All content may be erased including files not 
supported by this unit.Press [2, 1] to 
select “Erase
” and 
press [ENTER].
The program is erased.
Press [2, 1] to set 
protection and 
press [ENTER].The lock symbol 
appears when the 
program is write-
protected.
Press [2, 1] to 
select “Start”  and 
press [ENTER].
Formatting starts.
Press [2, 1] 
to select 
“Yes” 
and press 
[ENTER].Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure.Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure.[Note]
≥ Make absolutely sure not to pull the AC power 
supply cord out until a message indicating 
completion appears. This may result in loss of 
card use.
≥ All content may be erased including files not 
supported by this unit.
To stop erasing
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. (Erases everything up to the point stopped.)Press [2, 1] to 
select “Start
” and 
press [ENTER].
All programs are erased.
Press [2, 1] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER]. 
						

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RQT6986
Editing
HDD, Disc setting
Operation
Preparation
≥ Release protection (cartridge ➜ page 10)
before proceeding.
≥
 If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended 
cleaner (➜ page 62) before formatting.
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
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POWERHDD DVD
DISC SETTING
Disc Protection
Set up Disc Protection.
Ye s N o
ENTER
_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1002345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$¢
&
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n]_o[
SPACE
SETERASE
SELECT
0100PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
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`^| 
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:
; ––
RETURN
π;
Erase all programs
All programs and PLAY LISTs will 
be erased.
Is it OK to start erasing all programs?
Ye s N o
Finalize
This will take approximately 10 minutes.
Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?
Ye s N o
Prog #DISC SETTING
Enter Title
7
Used Total MarkFree
0 : 58DVD
Disc ProtectionOff
FormatRETURNENTERSELECT
10 0 : 42 (SP)
Erase all programs
Format disc
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Is it OK to start formatting the disc?
Ye s N o
Select First play
Title 1 Top Menu
1
4
78
5
2
9
6
3
TOP MENU LIST
To stop set up processPress [RETURN].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “DISC  SETTING”
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
e.g., DVD-RAM
Preparation
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
FUNCTIONS3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERHDD,
DVD
RETURN
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Enter Title
[RAM]If set, this will protect the disc from accidental 
erasure.
Disc Protection
Format
Finalize
[DVD-R]
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players 
by finalizing them on this unit, effectively 
making them into DVD-Video that complies with 
DVD-Video standards.
Erase all programs
[HDD] [RAM]
All programs and play lists created from them 
will be erased irretrievably when you use this 
procedure. Check carefully before proceeding.
PreparationRelease protection (cartridge ➜ page 10, program ➜ page 36, disc ➜ above) before proceeding.
[HDD]
Erase the entire contents on the HDD.
[RAM]
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them 
before using them in this unit. Formatting also 
allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.
TOP MENU
[DVD-R]
Prior to finalizing, you can select the 
background (9 kinds) that will be displayed as 
the DVD Video top menu after finalizing.
Entering text ➜ page 46
e.g., DVD-RAM
Formatting erases all contents on 
the disc, including computer data. 
Check carefully before 
proceeding.
Select First play
[DVD-R]
Prior to finalizing, you can select the screen that 
will appear first after finalizing. 
						

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Editing
DISC SETTING
SELECT
Prog # 7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)
Disc ProtectionEnter Title
On
Erase all programs
DVD
Press [2, 1] to set disc 
protection and press 
[ENTER]. 
[Note]
≥ Computer data cannot be erased.
≥ Erase does not work if one or more programs are protected.Press [2, 1] to 
select “Start
” and 
press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥ Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord 
while the message “Finalizing the disc” is on the 
television. This will render the disc unusable.
≥ Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
≥ You cannot finalize a DVD-R recorded on 
equipment that is not Panasonic.
≥ If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic 
equipment other than this unit, the background 
selected as “TOP MENU” may not display.
After finalizing..
≥ You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and erasing programs.
≥ Programs directly recorded to a DVD-R and dubbed programs longer than 5 minutes using any mode other than the high speed mode 
are divided into approximate 5 minute segment chapters. When dubbing in high speed mode, marker and scene segments will become 
chapter segments.
≥ There is a pause of several seconds between program segments.
≥ These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, 
the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Play the disc using this unit if you experience problems with other equipment.
  Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.  
For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R     For Canada: www.panasonic.ca 
[Note]
≥ Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Formatting the disc” is on the television. This 
can render the disc unusable.
≥ Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.
≥ The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even
if you have set program or disc protection. [RAM]
≥ It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot
format it.
≥ Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW. To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must 
be reformatted if you do this.Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure.Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure.
Press [2, 1]
to select
“Yes
” and
press 
[ENTER].
Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure. Press [2, 1]  
to select “Yes” 
and press 
[ENTER].Press [2, 1] to
select “Start
” and
press [ENTER].
Formatting starts.
≥ A message appears 
when formatting is 
finished.
Press [2, 1] to 
select “Start”  and 
press [ENTER].
Finalizing starts.
≥ A message appears when 
finalizing is finished.
Press [2, 1]  
to select “Yes”  
and press  
[ENTER].
All programs and play 
lists are erased.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 
background and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” 
or “Title 1” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears
closed when the disc is
write-protected.
[Note]You can change the title thumbnail. (➜ page 36, Change thumbnails)
≥ Select “Title 1” to play from the beginning on 
the disc without displaying the top menu screen. 
						

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RQT6986
Editing
Entering text
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [CARD]
This page shows how to enter text for:
≥Program titles for timer recording (➜pages 26 and 27)
Program titles (➜page 36)
SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program titles (➜page 43)
≥Play list titles (➜page 34)
≥Disc titles (➜page 44)
≥Folder titles of still pictures (➜page 39)
You can enter characters up to:
§ From the timer recording menu: 44Preparation
Release protection before proceeding. 
Cartridge or card ➜page 10, program ➜page 36, folder ➜page 39,
disc➜page 44
1After the Enter Title screen appears
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat step 1 to enter other characters.
2Press [∫].
The title is entered and the screen disappears.
≥You can also finish entering the title by selecting “SET” and
pressing [ENTER].
To end input midway
Press [RETURN] (does not save any title information).
Using the numbered buttons to enter characterse.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the
7th row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight
“R”.
3Press [ENTER].
To erase a character1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to
erase in the title field.
2Press [;].
You can also erase characters by selecting “ERASE” and press-
ing [ENTER].
[Note]
≥The full title is shown in the Properties screen (➜page 34, 36 and
43), but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the pro-
gram list or play list screen. 
≥If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU
(➜page 44) after finalization ([DVD-R]). When entering a program
title, the title that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed
in “Title on TOP MENU (DVD-R)” field.
≥Still picture folder titles
– Titles are saved in the “TITLE.DVD” folder and can only be dis-
played on this unit.
– Input is not possible if the destination lacks sufficient space or
has exceeded the maximum number of allowable files.
– The title may not appear correctly if input was done using other
equipment.
≥You cannot input titles on a mobile hard disk. Item Number of characters
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [CARD]
Disc – 64 40 –
Program 64
§44
Play list 64 –
Folder of
still pictures36 – 36
SD VIDEO 
(MPEG4) 
programs44 – 44
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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FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER∫
;
RETURN
HDD DVD
Numbered
buttons
ENTER
_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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0
1002345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
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67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$¢
&
klON@
n]_o[
SPACE
SETERASE
SELECT
0100PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`^| 
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   .
   ,

:
; ––
RETURN
π;
Title field: shows the text you have entered
5
6
7
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JKL
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TUV
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RQT6986
Advanced operation
On-screen displays
Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let
you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit
is in.
≥You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so the first display
does not appear automatically (➜page 53, Status Messages).
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
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
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0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
STATUS
HDD DVD
Changing the information displayed
0:50  XP+N 6/8 10:15 PM
π PRG2  0:05.14  XP
π PRG1  0:00.10  SP
REC
LR
HDD
REC
LR
HDD
0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10 Bit RateREC 5.4Mbps  XP
π PLAY 3.1Mbps  SPREC
LR
HDD
No display
π
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY Remain     π
e.g., HDD
Display examples
REC
LR
HDDa
bc
PLAY
d
cCurrent recording or play status/input channel
and caption (if entered)
REC: Recording
PA U S E: Recording paused
PLAY:Playing;: Playing paused
6: Rewinding5: Fast forwarding
E: Reverse slow-motionD:Slow-motion
dHDD recording/DVD recording: 
the recording drive is indicated
Tray open/closed:indicates the status of the disc tray
when the HDD drive is selected aHDD/Disc indication
bAudio type (➜page 25)
Shows the selected audio type.
≥During reception
Stereo: Stereo is selected
Mono: Monaural is selected
SAP: Secondary audio program is 
selected
(“((” appears when the type you have
selected is actually being received.)
≥During play
LR, R, L: a stereo program is recorded
MAIN, SAP: an SAP program is recorded e.g., HDD
0:50  XP+N 6/8 10:15 PM
π PRG2  0:05.14  XP
π PRG1  0:00.10  SPRemain     πe
f
g
k
hi
j
1:35 6/9 10:15 PM
Group: RootsMusicTrack: 008 Holy.mp3
e
noπ G1         T8
Total           8/18
lm
e.g., HDD
e.g., MP3lSelected group and track name
mSelected group and track number
nSelected track no./Total track no. 
in all groups
oElapsed play time of a track play-
ing eThe current date and time
fElapsed recording time/recording 
mode
gElapsed play time of a program play-
ing/mode at the time of recording
hAvailable recording time
iRecording moderMPEG4 record-
ing mode
jApproximate volume of recording
kPlay position in the volume of 
recording
0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10 Bit RateREC 5.4Mbps  XP
π PLAY 3.1Mbps  SPπq
r
p
s
pRecording mode 
or I/P/B display when paused
(➜page 62)
qVideo bit-rate when recordingrVideo bit-rate when playing
sBit-rate display§
Show as Mbps (Megabits per
seconds) during play and
recording, or kbit (kilobits)
while paused.
§The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing is differ-
ent so there may be differences in the figures displayed. (Values are
approximate.) e.g., HDD 
						

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RQT6986
Advanced operation
Using on-screen menus
1Press [DISPLAY].
e.g., DVD-RAM
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select the item and
press [1].
4Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
For your reference
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
≥The screens depend on the disc contents.
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and
disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or
change.Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.
e.g., DVD-RAM
[A]Soundtrack/Subtitle language
[B]Audio attributes
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels 
.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if
there is no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2:  Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
For your reference
≥When playing back recordings of SAP broadcasts, “1+1 ch” will be displayed.≥You may have to use the menus on the disc to make a change to
selectable soundtracks, subtitles, and angles if they are recorded
on the disc.
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the
subtitles off.
Common procedures
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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56
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0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
DUBBINGREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
DISPLAY
HDD DVD
Disc
Video
Audio
PlaySound track
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OFF
L R
Î Digital   2/0 ch
Menu Item Setting
Disc menu
Item Content
Sound track Soundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
See [A] below.
Audio attribute 
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
See [B] below.
Karaoke vocals, on and off
(Karaoke [DVD-V] only)
Solo: ON()OFF
Duet: OFF()V1+V2()V1()V2
^==========J
Subtitle Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
See [A] below.
Subtitle on/off 
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
Angle Angle number [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
STILL-
PPage Still picture number [DVD-A]
≥When “Return” is displayed
Select “Return” and press [ENTER] to return
to the default page.
≥When “RANDOM” is displayed
Select “RANDOM” and press [ENTER], the
picture changes randomly each time you
press [ENTER].
Slide 
Show(Display only) [DVD-A]
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [VCD] (➜page 25)
PBC Playback control on/off [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback con-
trol) is on or off.
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese
KO R : Ko re a n
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
¢: Others
Disc
Video
Audio
PlaySound track
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OFF
L R Î Digital   2/0 ch
e.g., 3/2 .1ch 
						

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RQT6986
Advanced operation
These functions work only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
e.g., DVD-RAM
Not available when playing Video CDs, CDs and MP3 discs.
e.g., DVD-Video
Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.
∫When you have set “TV Type” to “Aspect 4:3 &
480P” or “Aspect 16:9 & 480P” in SETUP (
➜page 9)
Continued on next page.
Play menu
Item Content Remarks
Repeat playEach time you press [3, 4]:
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
PRG: Program Chapter
All Title
PL: Play list ([HDD] [RAM])OFF
OFF
[VCD] [CD][DVD-A] [MP3]
Tr a c k Tr a c k
All Group
OFF OFF
To cancel: Select “OFF”.≥You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, MP3 discs or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.
≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is
not shown on the unit’s display.
≥[ERASE] does not work while in repeat play mode.
If the Video CD has playback control
1While stopped (the screen saver is
on the television), press the num-
bered buttons to select a track
(➜page 20).
2Select the repeat mode.
Marker[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
(➜page 21)—
Audio menu
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayRepeat play
MarkerOFF
 
† † † † † † † † † †1s10
Item Content Remarks
V.S.S.[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The 
effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either 
side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it.
Natural ()Emphasis()OFF
^==========J≥Turn off the surround effects on the other
equipment.
≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect,
with some discs.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
≥V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings
made on this unit’s tuner.
Dialog 
Enhancer[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(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.
ON()OFF—
Video menu
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayV. S. S.
Dialog EnhancerOFF
OFF
Item Content
Picture Normal:Default setting
Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
Fine:  Details are sharper
Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark 
scenes.
User: You can make further adjustments. See 
page 50.
MPEG-DNR(When any item other than “User” is selected)
You can turn the recommended settings for 3D 
NR, block NR, and mosquito NR (➜page 50) on 
and off.
ON()OFF
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
MPEG-DNRNormal
ON
Item Content
Progressive ON:Enables progressive output
OFF:Disables progressive output
Transfer
(When pro-
gressive out-
put is on)Select the method of conversion for progressive 
output to suit the type of material being played 
(➜page 62, Film and video).
Auto1 (normal): For film material
Auto2:For film material (the same as Auto1, but 
able to convert 30-frame-per-second pro-
gressive video.)
Video:For video material
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
MPEG-DNRNormal
ON
ProgressiveAuto 1ONTransfer 
						

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RQT6986
Advanced operation
Using on-screen menus
∫When “User” is selected
Select “Detail picture adjustment”.
(“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER])
Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.
Press [3] or [4] until page 2/2 appears.
Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [SD] [CARD]
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main func-
tions quickly and easily.
1While stopped
Press 
[FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item.
Refer to the relevant pages for details.
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
≥Some items will be grayed out and cannot be selected if:
– the disc is write protected/the disc is not formatted/there is noth-
ing recorded on the disc.
3Press [ENTER].
Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window disap-
pears. If the operation requires further selections, another
screen appears.
To clear the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Video menu
ContrastIncreases the contrast between light and 
dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7).
BrightnessBrightens the picture (0 to i15).
SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the edges of the hor-
izontal lines (j6 to i6).
ColorAdjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7 
to i7).
GammaIncreases the brightness of the center 
ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark 
scenes (0 to i5).
3D NRReduces overall noise (0 to i4).
Block NRSmoothes block noise (0 to i3).
Mosquito NRReduces the smudging that appears around 
contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
Video
1/2Contrast
Brightness
Color
Sharpness
0
0
0
0
i
i
i
i
Det
2/2Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
Video
2/20
0
0
0
i
i
i
i
Gamma
3D NR
Block NR
Mosquito NR
DetIconRefer to
DISC SETTING➜page 44, HDD, Disc setting
TIMER 
RECORDING➜page 26, Timer recording
SETUP➜page 51, Changing the unit’s settings
JPEG➜page 22, Playing still pictures and SD VIDEO 
(MPEG4) programs
➜page 38, Editing still pictures
SD VIDEO 
(MPEG4)➜page 22, Playing still pictures and SD VIDEO 
(MPEG4) programs
➜
page 42, Editing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR➜page 19, Using the Direct Navigator
➜page 36, Editing programs
RESUME PLAY
➜page 18, Playing discs
PLAY
PLAY FROM 
TOP[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Play will begin with the oldest program on the 
disc (Program 1).
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Play will avoid playing the introductory parts 
and begin playing the contents immediately. 
(The performance of this function varies from 
disc to disc.)
DV  AU TO  R E C➜
page 16, DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)
PLAY LIST➜page 33, Playing play lists
➜page 34, Editing play lists
FLEXIBLE REC➜
page 15, Recording the best quality pictures 
within the set amount of time—Flexible Recording
TOP MENU
➜page 19, When a menu screen appears on 
the television
MENU
DUBBING➜page 30, Dubbing programs or play list
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
FRAME
CM SKIP TIME SLIP
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
DVD-RAM
DISC PROTECTION OFF 
CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFF
FUNCTIONS
RETURN ENTER
SELECTSETUP
TimeDateCHTIMER RECORDING
DIRECT NAVIGATORDISC SETTING
RESUME PLAYPLAY LIST
FLEXIBLE RECPLAY FROM TOP
DVD
0
5
JPEGDV AUTO REC
0
5
SD VIDEO (MPEG4)
DUBBING
mpeg42
e.g., DVD-RAM
Using the FUNCTIONS window