Panasonic Dmr E100 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT6986
Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 54 for details on menu operation.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Summary of settings
Tabs Menus Options
ChannelAntenna System (➜page 7)
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are
set corresponding to the antenna system you select.≥TV≥CATV
Auto Channel Setting (➜page 7)
The unit sets the channels automatically.
Preset Channel Caption (➜page 56)
You can give preset captions to the channels.
Manual Channel Caption (➜page 56)
You can set channel captions manually.
VCR Plusr CH Setting (➜page 8)
Set the guide channels for use with VCR Plusi timer recording.
Set UpOff Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.≥2 hr≥6 hr≥Off
Remote Control Code (➜page 54)
To avoid operating equipment other than the one intended
(when more than one remote controlled item is in the same
area), change the remote control code.
 Set Code 1≥Set Code 2≥Set Code 3
Auto Clock Setting (➜page 55)
The unit adjusts the clock automatically.
Manual Clock Setting (➜page 55)
You can adjust the clock.
Time Zone Adjust (➜page 55)
Adjust the time zone if it was not set correctly after auto clock
setting. This appears only after auto clock setting is complete.≥j1≥0≥i1
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the
clock, channel settings, ratings level, and display language, to
the default settings.≥Ye s≥No
DiscAudio
Choose the audio language. Some discs start in 
a certain language 
despite any 
changes you make 
here.≥English≥French≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code (➜back cover).
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
: If the language selected for “Audio” is not available,
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if
available on that disc.
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.≥English
≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The password
screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
To enter a password
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it.
≥Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER]. 
≥
The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
: All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.
0 Lock All:  Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
≥Unlock Recorder≥Change Password
≥Change Level≥Temporary Unlock
If you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Press [SETUP] to select “Ratings” again and change ratings.
DVD-Video Mode
Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off ” when you change the disc or turn the unit off.
≥On: You can play DVD-Video content on DVD-Audio.
≥Off
: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
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Advanced operation
DiscRec in DVD-R high speed mode
You can dub to DVD-R discs using high speed mode if this 
setting is “On” when recording content to the HDD.≥On: High speed mode compatibility (“ ” appears in the 
dubbing list. ➜page 30)
–Pictures are saved at 4:3.
–For SAP broadcasts use “Select MTS”. (➜page 53)
Select the type of audio in advance.
–Hybrid VBR Resolution (➜ below) setting is “Fixed”.
≥Off
You cannot dub programs to a DVD-R disc using the high speed
mode if you recorded the program on a DVD recorder that does
not have the “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” function, even
when dubbing to the HDD with this setting “On”.
MPEG4 Rec
MPEG4 Rec mode
Select the recording mode of the program to be recorded 
as SD VIDEO (MPEG4).≥SF(Super Fine)≥F(Fine)≥N(Normal)≥E(Economy)
≥Off
–Picture quality becomes better in the following sequence:  
E>N >F>SF
–
You cannot dub a program to a Multi Media Card if you select “SF”.
–You cannot select when Auto Renewal Recording is set. 
(➜page 28)
SD card capacity
Set according to the capacity of the card you are using. 
You can dub to the card as programs are recorded and 
content is automatically divided according to the card’s 
capacity settings.≥8 MB≥16 MB≥32 MB≥64 MB≥128 MB
≥256 MB≥512 MB≥1 GB≥2 GB
Video3-D Y/C Separation
Turn 3-D Y/C separation on or off.≥On: Reduces noise for recording by separating the luminance (Y)
and color (C) signals received from the television station.
≥Off: Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast mov-
ing images.
Hybrid VBR Resolution
Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution
when recording.≥Automatic
: Video compression is automated providing efficient
recording.
≥Fixed: Video compression is fixed when recording providing
smooth video play.
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.
(➜page 62, Frame still and field still)≥Automatic
≥Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering
occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
≥Frame: Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine pat-
terns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
Seamless Play
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.≥On
: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This does
not work when there are several audio types included on 
the play list and when using Quick View. Additionally, the 
positioning of scene segments may change slightly.
≥Off: The points where scenes in play lists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Black Level Control
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level
control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.≥Input Level (Lighter/Darker
):
Adjusts the black level of the input signal (e.g., L1, L2, L3)
≥Composite & S Video Output Level (Lighter
/Darker):
when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO
OUT terminal
≥Component Video Output Level (Lighter/Normal
/Darker):
when connected to a TV through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y/P
B/PR) terminal
AudioPLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search 
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fast-
forward. Quick View (➜page 21) does not work if you make 
the setting “Off ”.≥On≥Off
– You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.≥On≥Off
Tabs Menus Options
Changing the unit’s settings
Summary of settings
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AudioSelect MTS (➜page 25)
Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP)
audio when:
– Recording or dubbing to a DVD-R.
– Recording or dubbing sound in LPCM. (“Audio Mode for XP
Recording” ➜ below)
– Dubbing in “MPEG2 to 4” mode.
– When “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” (➜page 52) is set
to “On”.≥Main≥SAP
You cannot change secondary audio when:
– Recording audio to DVD-R from an external source.
– Recording a program as SD VIDEO (MPEG4) at the same time
from an external source.
Digital Audio Output 
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➜page 59, [A]).
PCM Down Conversion 
You can select whether or not to convert recorded audio 
sampling rates from 96kHz or 88. 2 kHz (as is if setting 
Off) to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz (if the setting is On).≥On: If the equipment or connection doesn’t support 96 kHz or
88.2 kHz.
≥Off
: If the equipment or connection does support 96 kHz or 88.2
kHz. However, output will be down converted to 48 kHz or
44.1 kHz regardless of settings if the signal is greater than
176.4 kHz or a copy guard has been applied to the disc.
Dolby 
Digital≥Bitstream
: Select if the equipment you connected can decode the
signal.
≥PCM:
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
DTS≥Bitstream: Select if the equipment you connected can decode the
signal.
≥Off
:Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
Audio Mode for XP Recording
Choose the audio type when recording with XP mode.
≥
Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information
than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM record-
ings may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.
≥Dolby Digital (➜page 62)≥LPCM (➜page 62)
Select Audio CH for DV input (➜page 54)
You can select the kind of sound when recording from the 
unit’s DV terminal.≥Stereo 1
≥Stereo 2 ≥Mix
DisplayStatus Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
Language of Display Message
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.
≥English≥Español≥Fra nçai s
Blue Background
Select “Off ” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue 
background when reception is weak.≥On
≥Off
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥Bright
≥Dim
≥Automatic:
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily if a 
button is pressed. When the power is turned off all displays 
disappear. (At this time the power consumed will be approx. 0.5 W.)
TV 
ScreenTV Type (➜page 9)
Choose the setting to suit your television.≥Aspect 4:3 & 480I≥Aspect 4:3 & 480P
≥Aspect 16:9 & 480I≥Aspect 16:9 & 480P
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥Pan & Scan
 (➜page 62):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).
≥Letterbox (➜page 62):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥4:3: Programs played as recorded.
≥Pan & Scan:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan.
≥Letterbox: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the 
letterbox style. Tabs Menus Options
If the equipment you connected cannot
decode the signal, the setting must be
changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the
equipment cannot process will be output by
this unit, causing high levels of noise which
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Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
See pages 51—53 for menu and option details.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the option and
press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
≥Some items require different operations. Follow the on-screen
instructions, or read the following explanations.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the SETUP screen
Press [SETUP].Panasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote control
system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this
remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control
(the two must match) if you place equipment close together.
≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1While stopped
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Con-
trol Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,
or 3) and press [ENTER].
The remote control code on the unit has been set.
5While pressing [ENTER] on the
remote control, press and hold the
numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) corre-
sponding to the code you selected in
step 4.
The remote control code on the remote control has been set.
6Press [SETUP].
The following display appears when you use a remote control with a
different code.
If you are trying to use this unit’s remote control, change its code to
match the unit’s (➜ step 5, above).
Stereo 1: Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking
place.
Stereo 2: Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
Mix  :Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
≥L1rL2 are recorded in L and R1rR2 are recorded in R,
except for SAP. When recording to a DVD-R or record-
ing in LPCM audio, the audio selected in “Select MTS”
(➜page 53) is recorded as Stereo 1.
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
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
RETURN
SETUP
HDD DVD
Numbered
buttons
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Options
Menus Ta b s
Changing the remote control code
Audio channel for DV input
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
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Advanced operation
Preparation
If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver
(➜page 58), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto
clock setting. Use manual clock setting if auto clock setting does not
work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area.
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock
Setting” screen appears.
4Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few
hours in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press
[RETURN].) The following screen appears when setting is
complete. Press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time
zone adjust.
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime
(GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMTj5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMTj6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMTj7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMTj8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMTj9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMTj10
For other areas: xx hr
3Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2, 1] to select the item you
want to change and press [3, 4] to
change the setting.
MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display)
^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J
DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF
If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting
at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on
the last Sunday in October.
TIME ZONE (➜ left):
EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST
(s5) (s6) (s7) (s8) (s9) (s10)
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J
5Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
[Note]
When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to corre-
spond to the new time zone.
Adjust the time zone (s1 or r1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
3Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or
“r1” and press [ENTER].
The “Set Up” screen (➜ step 2, left) reappears.
Clock settings
Auto Clock Setting
SELECT
TA B
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings
Auto Clock SettingManual Clock Setting
Re-initialize Setting6 hr
Set Code 1
SETUP
   RETURN
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenChannel
ENTER
Time Zone Adjust0
Proceed with the 
steps described 
below.
SETUP
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
DisplayTV ScreenENTER
Auto Clock Setting
   RETURN
Connect antenna cable and if you use a
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH
then...Channel
Please push the ENTER key.
SETUP
Set Up
DiscVideoAudioDisplay
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CSTChannel
Manual Clock Setting
Time Zone Adjust
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Set Up
ENTER
Manual Clock Setting
   RETURN    CHANGE   SELECT
/:
/SAT PM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Time Zone Adjust
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Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
You can give stations captions. You can use the preset captions, or 
manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed
and in the Direct Navigator screen.
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the caption and
then press [1].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold
[3, 4].
5Press [3, 4] to select the channel
corresponding to the caption and
then press [2].
≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station
or if captions have been added manually.
≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL].
≥Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.
6Press [ENTER].
The “Channel” screen reappears.
3Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Chan-
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the channel
and then press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
preset captions have not been added.
5Press [3, 4] to select the first char-
acter and then press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL].
≥Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.
6Press [2, 1] to return to the Channel
Number column when you are
finished.
Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 as necessary.
7Press [ENTER].
The “Channel” screen reappears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].To exit the SETUP screen
Press [SETUP].
Other channel settings
Preset Channel Caption
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 CANCEL
RETURN
SETUP
HDD DVD
SELECT TA B
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ChannelProceed with 
the steps 
described 
below.
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenENTER
Preset Caption
Caption
Channel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
   RETURN
PBS
CBSSELECT
Channel
Manual Channel Caption
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Caption
Caption
Channel Number
- - - -
   RETURN
125
1
2
3----
----
----
ENTER
SELECT
Channel
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Caption
Caption
Channel Number
AAAA
   RETURN
6
10
12
23----
----
----
ENTER
SELECT
Channel8---- 
						

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Advanced operation
Home Theater
Refer to the relevant pages for details.
Other usesRecord to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page 59)
Record from a video cassette recorder (➜pages 16 and 60)
Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts
What you want to doHow to do itReference
pagesSettingsReference
pages
Enjoying CATV/Sat-
ellite broadcastsConnect a cable TV box or 
satellite receiver.58Tune to channels correctly. 6, 7
Change the necessary 
settings on the equipment you 
have connected.—
Enjoying more powerful sound
Enjoying 5.1-
channel surround 
sound with Dolby 
Digital and DTS
Digital connection
Connect to an amplifier with 
built-in decoders.59
[A]SETUP—Audio—
Digital Audio Output
≥Set PCM Down Conversion
to suit the equipment.
≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to
suit the equipment.53
Change speaker settings on 
the amplifier.—
Enjoying stereo or 
Dolby Pro LogicAnalog connection
Connect to an analog 
amplifier or system 
component.59
[B]SETUP—Audio—
Digital Audio Output
≥Set PCM Down Conversion
to Off.53
Digital connection
Connect to a digital 
amplifier or system compo-
nent.59
[A]SETUP—Audio—
Digital Audio Output
≥Set PCM Down Conversion
to suit the equipment.
≥Set Dolby Digital to PCM.
≥Set DTS to Off.53
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
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Home Theater
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.
You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box/satellite receiver through this unit.
[Note]
When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected,
auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the
clock manually (➜page 55).
≥Change the video input on the television when you want to watch
another program while recording.
≥You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first
selected on the cable TV box or DSS receiver.You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels
if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.
≥Change the video input on the television when you want to watch
another program while recording.
≥You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first
selected on the cable TV box.
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
One cable TV box/satellite receiver
RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEOOUT 1 OUT 2
AUDIO 
IN
R     LVIDEO
INVHF/UHF
RF IN
RF IN RF OUT
VHF/UHFOUT IN
IN
To home satellite 
system
(Dishnetwork/
DSS) jack To cable TV jack Cable TV box
DSS receiver or75 ≠ coaxial cable
(included) Audio/Video cable (included)red white yellow
75 ≠ coaxial cable
red white yellowTelevision
This unit
To antenna 
or cable TV 
jack
Two cable TV boxes
RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEOOUT 1 OUT 2
AUDIO 
IN
R        LVIDEO
INVHF/UHF
RF IN
OUT1 OUT2
IN OUT
IN
IN2
IN1
IN OUT
To cable TV jackConnect with 75 ≠ 
coaxial cable Audio/Video cable
(included)
red white yellowred
Cable TV
box
2-way
splitter Cable TV boxSwitch
box Television
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Advanced operation
This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a 
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equip-
ment (➜Connection [A] above).
[Note]
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc
doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the
recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling fre-
quency of 48 kHz.
≥You cannot record DTS signals.
≥You cannot record MP3.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
V.S.S.: OFF (➜page 49)
PCM Down Conversion: On (➜page 53)
Dolby Digital: PCM (➜page 53)
DTS: Off (➜page 53)Analog recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment
(➜Connection [B] above).
There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are
with digital signals.
Connecting an amplifier or system component
RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
(L3) (L1)
IN 1 IN 3R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEOOUT 1 OUT 2
R - AUDIO - L
AB
OPTICAL IN
 AUX INL
R
Digital connection
Analog connection
OPTICAL
To enjoy multi-channel surround 
sound
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
or a decoder-amplifier combination.
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio
Output” (➜page 53).
[Note]
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output
will be only 2 channels. [DVD-A]To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect a digital amplifier or system
component.
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio
Output” (➜page 53).To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect an analog amplifier or system com-
ponent.
Speakers (Example)
Connect three or more speakers 
for surround sound.
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when 
connecting.Insert fully, with this 
side facing up. AmplifierAmplifier or system 
component
Audio cable
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RQT6986
Advanced operation
Home Theater
§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you
may make recordings of higher picture quality.
≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to
L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when
connected through L/MONO.)
≥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 Camcorder)
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.
§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you
may make recordings of higher picture quality.
[Note]
If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-
monaural conversion cable (not included).
Connecting other video equipment
Connecting to the L2 and DV input terminals on 
the front of the unit
S VIDEO
OUTAUDIO
OUT VIDEO
OUTLRDV
OUT
PC CARDSD CARDÍ/IPOWER
L2
S-VIDEO INVIDEO INL/MONO-AUDIO IN-R
DV  I N
Audio/Video 
cable (included) S video cable
§
Other video equipment
Connect to the video and audio output terminals.
yellow white red yellow white red
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DV cable 
(IEEE1394, 
4-pin)
Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of 
the unit, L1 and L3
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
(L3)(L1)
IN 1 IN 3R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LOUT 1 OUT 2
S VIDEO
OUTAUDIO
OUTVIDEO
OUTL
R
Other video equipment
Connect to the video and audio output terminals.S video cable
§
red white yellow red white yellow
Audio/Video cable
(included)This unit