Panasonic Dmr E30 Operating Instructions Manual

							10RQT6559Getting started
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
!?
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect last.
Also connect the AC power supply 
cords for the other equipment.
!?
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.
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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
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REC MODE
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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. 
						

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STEP 3
  Plug-in Auto Tuning
1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Channel”
and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-
tem” and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or
“CATV” and press [ENTER].TV:TV broadcast (2CH–69CH)
CATV:CATV broadcast (1CH–125CH)
The screen shown in step 2 reappears.
5
Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel
Setting” and press [ENTER].If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Set-
ting” screen appears.
6
Press [ENTER].Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto
channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Com-
plete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP].
While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during
recording):1
Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
“115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
≥You can also use [W, X, CH] when you are going to delete
a channel.
2
Press [ADD/DLT].The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.
For example
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
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10 0
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SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4≥
5≥6
RETURN
11
2
1
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
TA B SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ENTER
Channel SET UPSET UPSet UpVideoChannel
SELECT
Antenna System
TV
CATV
Disc
Adding and deleting channels
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayChannel
Auto Channel Setting
Connect antenna cable and if you use a
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH
then...
Please push the ENTER key.
Units display
CHANNEL 12 DELETED
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STEP 
4  VCR Plusi guide channel settings
!?
Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart show-
ing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
For example:
AThe guide channel and channel numbers correspond so you do
not have to change the setting.
BIn step 5, enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33. 
CIn step 5, enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38. 1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr
CH Setting” and press [ENTER].For example, when the current antenna system is CATV.
4
Press [3, 4] to select the guide
channel you want to set and press
[1].When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to
scroll the screen up and down.
5
Press [3, 4] to select the channel
corresponding to the guide channel
and press [2].To delete a number, press [CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.
6
Press [ENTER].The screen shown in step 2 reappears.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP]. Station 
nameGuide
channelChannel 
number
CBS 04 04
➜ A
HBO 33 15
➜ B
Nickelodeon 38 20
➜ C
VOLUME
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10 0SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4≥
5≥6RETURN CANCEL
1
Look up the guide channels 
for the stations in magazines.Write down all the stations you 
can receive.
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
TA B SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ENTER
Channel SET UP
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
------
125
1------
   RETURN
2
3
SELECT
Channel
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
---
4
5
6------
   RETURN
7
8
------
SELECT
SET UP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
---
4
5
6------
   RETURN
7
8
12---
SELECT
SET UP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen 
						

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STEP 3
  Plug-in Auto Tuning
1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Channel”
and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-
tem” and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or
“CATV” and press [ENTER].TV:TV broadcast (2CH–69CH)
CATV:CATV broadcast (1CH–125CH)
The screen shown in step 2 reappears.
5
Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel
Setting” and press [ENTER].If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Set-
ting” screen appears.
6
Press [ENTER].Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto
channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Com-
plete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP].
While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during
recording):1
Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
“115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
≥You can also use [W, X, CH] when you are going to delete
a channel.
2
Press [ADD/DLT].The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.
For example
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
DVD/TV
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REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
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10 0
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SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4≥
5≥6
RETURN
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2
1
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
TA B SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ENTER
Channel SET UPSET UPSet UpVideoChannel
SELECT
Antenna System
TV
CATV
Disc
Adding and deleting channels
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayChannel
Auto Channel Setting
Connect antenna cable and if you use a
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH
then...
Please push the ENTER key.
Units display
CHANNEL 12 DELETED
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STEP 
4  VCR Plusi guide channel settings
!?
Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart show-
ing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
For example:
AThe guide channel and channel numbers correspond so you do
not have to change the setting.
BIn step 5, enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33. 
CIn step 5, enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38. 1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr
CH Setting” and press [ENTER].For example, when the current antenna system is CATV.
4
Press [3, 4] to select the guide
channel you want to set and press
[1].When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to
scroll the screen up and down.
5
Press [3, 4] to select the channel
corresponding to the guide channel
and press [2].To delete a number, press [CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.
6
Press [ENTER].The screen shown in step 2 reappears.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP]. Station 
nameGuide
channelChannel 
number
CBS 04 04
➜ A
HBO 33 15
➜ B
Nickelodeon 38 20
➜ C
VOLUME
789
0
10 0SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4≥
5≥6RETURN CANCEL
1
Look up the guide channels 
for the stations in magazines.Write down all the stations you 
can receive.
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
TA B SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ENTER
Channel SET UP
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
------
125
1------
   RETURN
2
3
SELECT
Channel
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
---
4
5
6------
   RETURN
7
8
------
SELECT
SET UP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
---
4
5
6------
   RETURN
7
8
12---
SELECT
SET UP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen 
						

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STEP 
5  Selecting TV screen type
Change the settings if you:≥Connect the unit to a widescreen 16:9 aspect television.
➜Set “TV Aspect” to “16:9”.
≥Connect the unit through the COMPONENT video terminals
(➜page 10) to a television compatible with progressive video sig-
nals (480P).
➜Set “TV Type” to “480P”.1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2
Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”
and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “TV
Aspect” and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4] to select “16:9” and
press [ENTER].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “TV
Type” and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4] to select “480P” and
press [ENTER].
≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set
“Transfer” according to the type of material being played
(➜page 44).To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP].
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
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4
RETURN
1
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
TA B
SELECT
TV Aspect
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-VideoTV mode(4:3)
4:3LetterboxPan&Scan
SET UP
   RETURN
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
TV Type 
480I
ENTER
Channel
TV AspectTV Type
!?
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SELECT
ENTER
TV Aspect
   RETURN
4:3
16:9
TV ScreenChannel
!?
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SELECT
ENTER
TV Type
   RETURN
480I
480P
TV ScreenChannel
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STEP 
6  Television operation
!?
You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.1
Refer to the chart below for the code
for your television.
2
Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and
enter the two-digit code with the
numbered buttons.≥For example: 01, press [0] ➜ [1].
≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels.
Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows
correct operation.
[Note]≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
≥This remote control works with most recently manufactured televi-
sions, but may not be able to control older models.
∫OperationPoint the remote control at the television.
DVD/TV
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REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
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10 0
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MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
2
TV/VIDEO
W, X, CH
DVD, TVr, s, VOLUME
2
Code No. Manufacturer
01 Panasonic/National QUASAR
02 Panasonic/National QUASAR
03 MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5)
04 ZENITH
05 THOMSON RCA GE
06 SHARP
07 SHARP
08 SONY
09 TOSHIBA
10 SANYO FISHER
11 JVC
12 HITACHI
13 MITSUBISHI
14 SAMSUNG
15 GOLDSTAR/LG
16 GOLDSTAR/LG
17 GOLDSTAR/LG
18 SAMSUNG
19 SAMSUNG
Operation Button
On and off [Í, POWER TV]
Video input mode [TV/VIDEO]
Channels(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.)
[W, X, CH]
or
Numbered buttons
Example:
Channel “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
Vo l u m e [r, s, VOLUME] 
						

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STEP 
5  Selecting TV screen type
Change the settings if you:≥Connect the unit to a widescreen 16:9 aspect television.
➜Set “TV Aspect” to “16:9”.
≥Connect the unit through the COMPONENT video terminals
(➜page 10) to a television compatible with progressive video sig-
nals (480P).
➜Set “TV Type” to “480P”.1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2
Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”
and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “TV
Aspect” and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4] to select “16:9” and
press [ENTER].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “TV
Type” and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4] to select “480P” and
press [ENTER].
≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set
“Transfer” according to the type of material being played
(➜page 44).To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP].
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
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4
RETURN
1
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
TA B
SELECT
TV Aspect
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-VideoTV mode(4:3)
4:3LetterboxPan&Scan
SET UP
   RETURN
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
TV Type 
480I
ENTER
Channel
TV AspectTV Type
!?
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SELECT
ENTER
TV Aspect
   RETURN
4:3
16:9
TV ScreenChannel
!?
SET UPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SELECT
ENTER
TV Type
   RETURN
480I
480P
TV ScreenChannel
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STEP 
6  Television operation
!?
You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.1
Refer to the chart below for the code
for your television.
2
Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and
enter the two-digit code with the
numbered buttons.≥For example: 01, press [0] ➜ [1].
≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels.
Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows
correct operation.
[Note]≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
≥This remote control works with most recently manufactured televi-
sions, but may not be able to control older models.
∫OperationPoint the remote control at the television.
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
TV/VIDEO
W, X, CH
DVD, TVr, s, VOLUME
2
Code No. Manufacturer
01 Panasonic/National QUASAR
02 Panasonic/National QUASAR
03 MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5)
04 ZENITH
05 THOMSON RCA GE
06 SHARP
07 SHARP
08 SONY
09 TOSHIBA
10 SANYO FISHER
11 JVC
12 HITACHI
13 MITSUBISHI
14 SAMSUNG
15 GOLDSTAR/LG
16 GOLDSTAR/LG
17 GOLDSTAR/LG
18 SAMSUNG
19 SAMSUNG
Operation Button
On and off [Í, POWER TV]
Video input mode [TV/VIDEO]
Channels(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.)
[W, X, CH]
or
Numbered buttons
Example:
Channel “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
Vo l u m e [r, s, VOLUME] 
						

							16RQT6559Basic play and recording
Playing discs
Í/IPOWER
OPEN/CLOSE
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4, 5
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Numbered buttons
≥Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when playing
other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume
before playing other sources or returning to the television so vol-
ume doesn’t increase suddenly.
Auto power-offThe unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(➜page 52, Set Up—Off Timer).
17RQT6559
Basic play and recording
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]1
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2
Press [
						

							16RQT6559Basic play and recording
Playing discs
Í/IPOWER
OPEN/CLOSE
ENTERF
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MEMORYMENU
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TOP MENU
1 1
2
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3≥2
1CANCEL
F Rec
3,4,2,1,
       ENTER
4, 5
:,9
Numbered buttons
≥Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when playing
other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume
before playing other sources or returning to the television so vol-
ume doesn’t increase suddenly.
Auto power-offThe unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(➜page 52, Set Up—Off Timer).
17RQT6559
Basic play and recording
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]1
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2
Press [
						

							18RQT6559Basic play and recording
Recording television programs
12
Í/IPOWER
OPEN/CLOSE
ENTERF
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CANCEL
STATUS
;∫
2
≥3
1
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≥3
2
DVD, TV
TV/VIDEO
Numbered buttons
19RQT6559
Basic play and recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]1
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2
Press [
						

							18RQT6559Basic play and recording
Recording television programs
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CANCEL
STATUS
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2
≥3
1
342
2
≥3
2
DVD, TV
TV/VIDEO
Numbered buttons
19RQT6559
Basic play and recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]1
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2
Press [
						

							20RQT6559Advanced play
Using the Direct Navigator
[RAM] [DVD-R]
A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this
list to find programs to watch.1
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].The highlighted program plays in the background.
2
Press [3, 4] to select the program
and press [ENTER].≥You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number
with the numbered buttons.
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
Play of the images that were playing in the background con-
tinues.
To clear the program listPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop playPress [∫].
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
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SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
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MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
∫1
2
Numbered
buttons
About the program list
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Write-protected
Displayed when you have protected
the program.
Copy-protected
Displayed when you have recorded
a program that has copy protection,
from CATV broadcasts, for example.
Unable to play
Displayed if you cannot play the program.
Currently recording
Displayed when the program is being
recorded.
21RQT6559
Advanced play
Playing play lists
[RAM]
Create play lists first (➜page 40).1
While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].
2
Press [3, 4] to select the play list
and press [ENTER].≥You can also select play lists by entering a 2-digit number
with the numbered buttons.
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
All the scenes in the play list are played.
To stop play list playPress [∫].
The play list appears.To clear the play listPress [PLAY LIST].
1
While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].
2
Press [3, 4] to select the play list
that contains the scene you want to
play and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Scenes”
and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3, 4, 2,  1] to select the
scene and press [ENTER].The scene you select is played.
To show scene 10 and later
In step 4, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next 1” and press
[ENTER].
≥You can also select a page of scenes by entering a 3-digit
number with the numbered buttons.
Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
To stop scene playPress [∫].
The scene list appears.1
While playing back a play list or play list scenePress [ERASE]A confirmation message will be displayed.
2
“Erase/Cancel” or “Yes/No” will be
displayed. Select “Erase” or “Yes”
and press [ENTER].Select “Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER] to cancel.
Playing play lists
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
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10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4≥2
1
∫1
Numbered
buttonsPLAY LIST
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PLAY LIST
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