Panasonic Dmr E30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating InstructionsModel No.
 DMR-E30
[For\U.S.A.]The warranty can be found on page 64.[For\Canada]The warranty can be found on page 65.En las páginas 66 y 67 hay una guía de referen-
cia rápida en español.
RQT6559-P PP
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future ref-
erence. 
						

							2RQT6559Getting started
.CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS-
TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS. 
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter-
face cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
RQLS0233
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 -  - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 
DANGER
(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1) VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 
CAUTION
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENTION
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VA R O !
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL 
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARNING
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VORSICHT
(Inside of product)
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
[]1 Remote control
(EUR7615KJ0)[]2 Batteries
for remote control[]1 AC power supply cord
(RJA0065-A)
[]1 Audio/Video cable
(VJA0788)[]1 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(VJA1013)[]1 DVD-RAM disc
[Note]The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
3RQT6559
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic-
ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-
turer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
User memo:
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBERCAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.CAUTION!DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK,
BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT
FROM THIS APPARATUS.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.
DMR-E30
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build-
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.Do not place the unit
on amplifiers or equip-
ment that may become
hot.The heat can damage the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT 
						

							2RQT6559Getting started
.CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS-
TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS. 
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter-
face cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
RQLS0233
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 -  - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 
DANGER
(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1) VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 
CAUTION
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENTION
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VA R O !
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL 
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARNING
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VORSICHT
(Inside of product)
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
[]1 Remote control
(EUR7615KJ0)[]2 Batteries
for remote control[]1 AC power supply cord
(RJA0065-A)
[]1 Audio/Video cable
(VJA0788)[]1 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(VJA1013)[]1 DVD-RAM disc
[Note]The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
3RQT6559
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic-
ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-
turer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
User memo:
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBERCAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.CAUTION!DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK,
BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT
FROM THIS APPARATUS.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.
DMR-E30
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build-
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.Do not place the unit
on amplifiers or equip-
ment that may become
hot.The heat can damage the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT 
						

							4RQT6559Getting started
Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with
fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape
formats in ease of operation.∫Watch a program while you are recording it
(
➜page 28) 
[RAM]
Chasing play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording
it.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ-
ously.
Time Slip
You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while
recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1
minute and 360 minutes in units of one minute).
∫Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).
≥When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour
recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the
regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with
the extra long EP mode. 
≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-
ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (➜page 19).∫The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (
➜page 41)
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation
you want to perform.∫Make your own DVD-Video≥This unit will record onto DVD-R in accordance with DVD video
standards and will yield your very own original DVD video upon
finalization (➜page 8).
≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR”
which allows high quality recordings.∫Exceptional sound quality when recordingAudio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher qual-
ity.∫Wide ranging compatibility yielding unbeatable
versatilityAs well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit
can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video
CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home
entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.∫Progressive ScanBy connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro-
gressive scan television it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture
rendered by the progressive scan function.∫Fast access to the program you want to watch
(
➜page 20)
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play.∫Play list (
➜page 21) 
[RAM]
Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to
play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from a music or sports
show and create a collection of your favorite scenes, or take the
images you have shot with a video camera and arrange them into a
movie of your own creation.
∫Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.
∫Discs you can useThe features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]      |||||DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CDFor your reference
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(➜page 34) and can still be recorded on.
≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation
described can also be performed with the main unit.
The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc and the operations you are performing.Symbols used in these operating instructionsOperation
DisplaysShould 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 disc may be lost.VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gem-
star Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manu-
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and
4,706,121
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are regis-
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.!?
Explanatory notes
5RQT6559
Getting started
Table of contents
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Explanatory notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Disc information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
STEP 1 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
STEP 2 Antenna and television connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
STEP 6 Television operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Playing discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Inserting discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
When a menu screen appears on the television. . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Starting play from where you stopped it 
—Resume Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Recording television programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording . . . . .  19
Flexible Recording
—recording the best quality pictures in a set time . . . . . . . .  19
Watching the television while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Notes on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Playing play list scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback . . . . . .  21
Skipping programs and commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Skipping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Other methods of play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Slow-motion play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Starting play from a selected program,
title, chapter, or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
To erase a program that is being played back  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players  . . . . . . .  23
Random play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Program play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Marking places to play again—MARKER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Marking positions directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Using on-screen menus to mark positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording
—Chasing play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Reviewing the recorded images while recording
—Time Slip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Recording from a video cassette recorder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Entering text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Editing programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disc menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Play menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Audio menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Video menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Home Theater  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting an amplifier or system component  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting other video equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other antenna connection to the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other antenna connection from the unit to the television. . . . . . 49
Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the unit’s settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Entering a password (Ratings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Summary of settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Clock Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Guía de referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Back coverGetting startedBasic play and recordingAdvanced playAdvanced recording
Timer recordingEditingAdvanced operationReference 
						

							4RQT6559Getting started
Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with
fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape
formats in ease of operation.∫Watch a program while you are recording it
(
➜page 28) 
[RAM]
Chasing play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording
it.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ-
ously.
Time Slip
You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while
recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1
minute and 360 minutes in units of one minute).
∫Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).
≥When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour
recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the
regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with
the extra long EP mode. 
≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-
ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (➜page 19).∫The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (
➜page 41)
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation
you want to perform.∫Make your own DVD-Video≥This unit will record onto DVD-R in accordance with DVD video
standards and will yield your very own original DVD video upon
finalization (➜page 8).
≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR”
which allows high quality recordings.∫Exceptional sound quality when recordingAudio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher qual-
ity.∫Wide ranging compatibility yielding unbeatable
versatilityAs well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit
can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video
CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home
entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.∫Progressive ScanBy connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro-
gressive scan television it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture
rendered by the progressive scan function.∫Fast access to the program you want to watch
(
➜page 20)
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play.∫Play list (
➜page 21) 
[RAM]
Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to
play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from a music or sports
show and create a collection of your favorite scenes, or take the
images you have shot with a video camera and arrange them into a
movie of your own creation.
∫Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.
∫Discs you can useThe features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]      |||||DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CDFor your reference
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(➜page 34) and can still be recorded on.
≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation
described can also be performed with the main unit.
The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc and the operations you are performing.Symbols used in these operating instructionsOperation
DisplaysShould 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 disc may be lost.VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gem-
star Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manu-
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and
4,706,121
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are regis-
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.!?
Explanatory notes
5RQT6559
Getting started
Table of contents
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Explanatory notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Disc information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
STEP 1 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
STEP 2 Antenna and television connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
STEP 6 Television operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Playing discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Inserting discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
When a menu screen appears on the television. . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Starting play from where you stopped it 
—Resume Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Recording television programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording . . . . .  19
Flexible Recording
—recording the best quality pictures in a set time . . . . . . . .  19
Watching the television while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Notes on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Playing play list scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback . . . . . .  21
Skipping programs and commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Skipping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Other methods of play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Slow-motion play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Starting play from a selected program,
title, chapter, or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
To erase a program that is being played back  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players  . . . . . . .  23
Random play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Program play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Marking places to play again—MARKER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Marking positions directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Using on-screen menus to mark positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording
—Chasing play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Reviewing the recorded images while recording
—Time Slip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Recording from a video cassette recorder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Entering text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Editing programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disc menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Play menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Audio menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Video menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Home Theater  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting an amplifier or system component  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting other video equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other antenna connection to the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other antenna connection from the unit to the television. . . . . . 49
Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the unit’s settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Entering a password (Ratings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Summary of settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Clock Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Guía de referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Back coverGetting startedBasic play and recordingAdvanced playAdvanced recording
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							6RQT6559Getting started
Control reference guide
1POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)
≥When selecting a title, chapter, track, program, or play list
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
≥When selecting a page of play list scene
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
≥When selecting a television channel
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
“115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
5Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9Top menu and Direct Navigator button
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20
:Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER)  . . . . . 12
;Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
On-screen display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
?Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 17
@Audio button (AUDIO)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ASetup button (SETUP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BProgram/play list erase button (ERASE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23
CFlexible Recording button (F Rec)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DTV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
EDVD/TV switch (DVD, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
≥When selecting the receiving channel on this unit
using channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4)
or inputting using numbered buttons (4), make sure
you switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
≥When selecting the receiving channel for the television using
channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4), make sure you
switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.
FRecording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GRecording mode button (REC MODE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HChannel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH)  . . . . . 15, 19
ITV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
JSlow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH)  . . . . . . . . 23
KPlay button (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LMenu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . 17, 21
MReturn button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NDisplay button (DISPLAY)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OTime slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PFrame advance and frame reverse buttons
(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
QInput select button (INPUT SELECT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ROne-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SMarker button (MARKER)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TPosition memory button (POSITION MEMORY)  . . . . . . . . . 17
Remote control
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TV
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FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
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TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
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CANCELPOWERÍ
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URemote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VDisc tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WL2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48XDisplay
YChannel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ZSkip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . 22, 23
ATimer recording display
On:When timer recording is on standby (➜page 30)
Flashes:When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
(e.g., a disc isn’t loaded or a disc that can’t be
recorded to is loaded)
BDisc type 
CThe display mode of the main display section
TITLE:Title number
TRACK:Track number
CHAP:Chapter number
PG:Program number
PL:Play list numberDRecording mode (➜page 19)
EDVD indicator
Flashes:When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off
until it actually turns off
FChannel
GMain display section
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messagesMain unit
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Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.The unit’s display
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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:
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Control reference guide
1POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)
≥When selecting a title, chapter, track, program, or play list
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
≥When selecting a page of play list scene
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
≥When selecting a television channel
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
“115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
5Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9Top menu and Direct Navigator button
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20
:Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER)  . . . . . 12
;Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
On-screen display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
?Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 17
@Audio button (AUDIO)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ASetup button (SETUP)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BProgram/play list erase button (ERASE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23
CFlexible Recording button (F Rec)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DTV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
EDVD/TV switch (DVD, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
≥When selecting the receiving channel on this unit
using channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4)
or inputting using numbered buttons (4), make sure
you switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
≥When selecting the receiving channel for the television using
channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4), make sure you
switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.
FRecording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GRecording mode button (REC MODE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HChannel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH)  . . . . . 15, 19
ITV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
JSlow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH)  . . . . . . . . 23
KPlay button (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LMenu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . 17, 21
MReturn button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NDisplay button (DISPLAY)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OTime slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PFrame advance and frame reverse buttons
(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
QInput select button (INPUT SELECT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ROne-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SMarker button (MARKER)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TPosition memory button (POSITION MEMORY)  . . . . . . . . . 17
Remote control
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ADD/DLTENTER
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CANCELPOWERÍ
Í
OPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F Rec
POSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIO
INPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
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URemote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VDisc tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WL2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48XDisplay
YChannel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ZSkip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . 22, 23
ATimer recording display
On:When timer recording is on standby (➜page 30)
Flashes:When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
(e.g., a disc isn’t loaded or a disc that can’t be
recorded to is loaded)
BDisc type 
CThe display mode of the main display section
TITLE:Title number
TRACK:Track number
CHAP:Chapter number
PG:Program number
PL:Play list numberDRecording mode (➜page 19)
EDVD indicator
Flashes:When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off
until it actually turns off
FChannel
GMain display section
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messagesMain unit
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Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.The unit’s display
A
B
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FG
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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 function 
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Disc information
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≥This unit is not compatible with: 
–12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
–3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
–DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
–Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-
able Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts 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.
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings (➜page 19). 
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this machine on
another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(‹page 34).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
≥You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes. 
≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to
control play of a disc with some operations described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format
(Video CD Format 2.0 or above), audio CD-R and CD-RW that
have been finalized upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-
tion of the recording.
≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
≥Audio format
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” 
≥Some DVD-RAM (➜left)
≥Some DVD-R (➜left)
≥PAL discs
≥DV D - R O M
≥DV D - RW
≥DVD-Audio
≥+RW
≥CD-ROM
≥CDV
≥CD-G
≥Photo CD
≥CVD
≥SVCD
≥SACD
≥MV-Disc
≥PD
≥Divx Video Disc, etc.Discs you can use for recording and 
playDVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)DVD-R
4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0DVD-RAM
DVD-R
Play-only discs
DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
DVD-Video
Dolby Digital (➜page 57)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-
in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround 
sound.
DTS Digital Surround (➜page 57)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a 
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs that cannot be playedThe manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due
to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no respon-
sibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent
damage caused by such loss. 
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this
unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.
9Getting started
STEP 
1 The remote control
RQT6559
Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)∫How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface.∫If there is dirt or condensation on the discMoisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside
from the cold.
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an
optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1.
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and
DVD-R.
DVD-Video, CD, Video CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.∫Handling precautions≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writ-
ing instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec-
tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the mar-
ket.
≥Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.∫Do not place or store discs in the following
places≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Humid or dusty locations
≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.[Note]If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote con-
trol after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(television➜page 15, main unit ➜page 50).
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
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Disc information
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≥This unit is not compatible with: 
–12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
–3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
–DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
–Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-
able Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts 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.
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings (➜page 19). 
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this machine on
another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(‹page 34).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
≥You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes. 
≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to
control play of a disc with some operations described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format
(Video CD Format 2.0 or above), audio CD-R and CD-RW that
have been finalized upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-
tion of the recording.
≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
≥Audio format
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” 
≥Some DVD-RAM (➜left)
≥Some DVD-R (➜left)
≥PAL discs
≥DV D - R O M
≥DV D - RW
≥DVD-Audio
≥+RW
≥CD-ROM
≥CDV
≥CD-G
≥Photo CD
≥CVD
≥SVCD
≥SACD
≥MV-Disc
≥PD
≥Divx Video Disc, etc.Discs you can use for recording and 
playDVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)DVD-R
4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0DVD-RAM
DVD-R
Play-only discs
DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
DVD-Video
Dolby Digital (➜page 57)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-
in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround 
sound.
DTS Digital Surround (➜page 57)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a 
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs that cannot be playedThe manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due
to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no respon-
sibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent
damage caused by such loss. 
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this
unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.
9Getting started
STEP 
1 The remote control
RQT6559
Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)∫How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface.∫If there is dirt or condensation on the discMoisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside
from the cold.
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an
optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1.
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and
DVD-R.
DVD-Video, CD, Video CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.∫Handling precautions≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writ-
ing instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec-
tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the mar-
ket.
≥Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.∫Do not place or store discs in the following
places≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Humid or dusty locations
≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.[Note]If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote con-
trol after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(television➜page 15, main unit ➜page 50).
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
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BatteriesUse
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R6, LR6, AA, UM-3
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Í/
IPOWER
OPEN/CLOSE
WARP
TO
PRETURN
REC
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Remote control signal sensor
7 m (23 feet) directly
in front of the unit 30x
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STEP 
2  Antenna and television connections
Preparation≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.To enjoy sound through other audio equipmentYou can output digital signals from this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal, enabling you to enjoy the powerful surround effects found
on discs recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. Connect an amplifier
with built-in decoders. See page 47 for connection examples.To enjoy CATV (
➜page 46)
(You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to
enjoy viewing their programming.)
To enjoy progressive video≥Connect to the component video (480p) input terminals on a televi-
sion compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be
displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)≥Set “TV Type” to “480P” in STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type
(➜page 14).
≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set
“Transfer” according to the type of material being played
(➜page 44).
For your reference
All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input
connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.YPBPRCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
S-VIDEO
IN S VIDEO
OPTICAL
VHF/UHF
YPBPR
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BIT STREAM)
R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO
(L1)
R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO
(L3)
R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO
RF OUTRF IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
IN3 IN1OUT2 OUT1
AC IN ~
AUD IO
IN
R     LVIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
BPR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalThese terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT ter-
minal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals
depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-
Y,  Y / C
B/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.
S VIDEO OUT terminalThe S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and
luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the televi-
sion.)
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the televi-
sion.
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the televi-
sion.Conserving powerThis unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
turned off (approx. 3 W). To save power when the unit is not to be
used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.To the antenna
Outdoor antennaCable TV
Indoor antenna Te l ev
ision
Audio/Video cable
(included)Antenna cable 
(usually discon-
nected from the 
television).
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
This unit Cooling fan
Red White Yellowor
S video cable
(not included)
Do not connect the unit through a video
cassette recorderVideo signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture
will not be shown correctly on the television. Television
Video cable
(not included) 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(included) ➜below
TelevisionIf the connector 
doesn’t match 
➜page 49 Red White Yellow
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AC power supply cord (included)
Connect last.
Also connect the AC power supply 
cords for the other equipment.
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75 ≠ coaxial cable≥The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along
the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is
turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the televi-
sion.
≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through
the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect
one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the
AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none
of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
11RQT6559
Getting started
STEP 
3  Plug-in Auto Tuning
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing
[Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit auto-
matically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (air or
cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
≥TV Mode
≥CATV ModePreparation≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to
suit the connections to this unit.
1
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2
Press [ENTER].Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it
can receive into channels.
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or
faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to cor-
rect it (➜page 54).
3
When the display shows the correct timePress [ENTER] to complete Plug-in
Auto Tuning.
If the unit couldn’t find any channelsPress [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning again. If the channels
still aren’t tuned, set “Antenna System” manually and proceed to
“Auto Channel Setting” (➜page 12, “If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails”).If unnecessary channels are set or necessary 
channels are not setRefer to page 12, “Adding and deleting channels”.If the unit couldn’t set the clock automaticallyPress [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the
time manually (➜page 54).To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after reloca-
tion, for example)When the unit is on and stopped
1Press and hold [X, CH] and [W, CH] on the main unit for
about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
2Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. Band Air
VHF 2s13
UHF 14s69
Band Cable
VHF 2s13
CATV LOW BAND 95s99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14s36
CATV HYPER BAND 37s65
ULTRA BAND66s94
100s125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
2≥31
2≥3
1
X,W, CH
Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide
channel settings all revert to the default values when you
perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are
also cleared.
RETURN ENTERAuto Channel/Clock Setting
Connect antenna cable and if you use a
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH
then. . .
Please push the ENTER key.