Panasonic Dmr E30 Operating Instructions Manual

							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 [∫].
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CANCELPOWERÍÍ
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Numbered
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About the program list
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Displayed when you have protected
the program.
Copy-protected
Displayed when you have recorded
a program that has copy protection,
from CATV broadcasts, for example.
Unable to play
Displayed if you cannot play the program.
Currently recording
Displayed when the program is being
recorded.
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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
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CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3≥4≥2
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							22RQT6559Advanced play
Skipping programs and commercials
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
You can skip to the beginning of tracks (CD and Video CD) and
chapters (DVD-Video) and restart play from there. 
On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a program or
to a marker (➜page 25) and start play from there.
During play or while pausedPress [:] or [9].≥Press [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[:] [D]: backward
[9] [E]: forward
Each press increases the number of skips.For your reference
Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you to
a menu screen.[RAM] [DVD-R]
During play
Press [CM SKIP].Play restarts from approximately a minute later.[Note]≥If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you
skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.
≥Since the length of commercials varies, this feature may not skip
commercials accurately.
[RAM] [DVD-R]1
During playPress [TIME SLIP].
2
Press [3, 4] to enter the time and
then press [ENTER].Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in
10-minute units.
Skipping
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TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUD IOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2CM SKIP :, 9 1
[:]
[9][:]
[9] OnceOnce Twice Twice
Chapter/trackChapter/track Chapter/track
Play position [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Play position
OnceOnce Twice Twice
Three times
Program Program Program
Marker
Skipping a minute forward—CM SkipSelecting an amount of time to skip—
Time Slip
0 min–5 min
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Advanced play
Other methods of play
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
During playPress [6] or [5].≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[6] [D]: Backward
[5] [E]: Forward≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you
to a menu screen.
≥Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you
want to (➜page 53, Audio—Audio during Search).
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]
While pausedPress [6] or [5].≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[6] [D]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs)
[5] [E]: Forward≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you
to a menu screen.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused
Press [2;] or [;1].[2;]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs)
[;1]: Forward≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
During play or while stoppedPress the numbered buttons to select the
item.Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5][Note]≥This may not work with some discs.
≥This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver
is on the television).
[RAM] [DVD-R]1
During playPress [ERASE].A confirmation message will be displayed.
2
Press [2] to select “Erase” and press
[ENTER].Select “Cancel” and press [ENTER] to cancel.
[Note]≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out
simultaneous rec and play (➜page 28).
≥It is not possible to erase a program that is in the process of being
recorded.
[DVD-R]
You can play DVD-R on other compatible DVD players by finalizing
(➜page 34) them on this unit. The disc title (➜page 34) and the pro-
gram titles (➜page 36) will appear as menus.
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCHSlow-motion play
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FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
6, 51
1
22;, ;1
Numbered
buttons
Frame-by-frame viewingStarting play from a selected program, 
title, chapter, or trackTo erase a program that is being played 
backSince the program and any play lists created from it are
erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be cer-
tain you wish to erase before carrying it out. To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on 
other players 
						

							22RQT6559Advanced play
Skipping programs and commercials
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
You can skip to the beginning of tracks (CD and Video CD) and
chapters (DVD-Video) and restart play from there. 
On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a program or
to a marker (➜page 25) and start play from there.
During play or while pausedPress [:] or [9].≥Press [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[:] [D]: backward
[9] [E]: forward
Each press increases the number of skips.For your reference
Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you to
a menu screen.[RAM] [DVD-R]
During play
Press [CM SKIP].Play restarts from approximately a minute later.[Note]≥If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you
skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.
≥Since the length of commercials varies, this feature may not skip
commercials accurately.
[RAM] [DVD-R]1
During playPress [TIME SLIP].
2
Press [3, 4] to enter the time and
then press [ENTER].Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in
10-minute units.
Skipping
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MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUD IOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2CM SKIP :, 9 1
[:]
[9][:]
[9] OnceOnce Twice Twice
Chapter/trackChapter/track Chapter/track
Play position [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Play position
OnceOnce Twice Twice
Three times
Program Program Program
Marker
Skipping a minute forward—CM SkipSelecting an amount of time to skip—
Time Slip
0 min–5 min
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Advanced play
Other methods of play
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
During playPress [6] or [5].≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[6] [D]: Backward
[5] [E]: Forward≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you
to a menu screen.
≥Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you
want to (➜page 53, Audio—Audio during Search).
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]
While pausedPress [6] or [5].≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.
[6] [D]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs)
[5] [E]: Forward≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback
control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you
to a menu screen.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused
Press [2;] or [;1].[2;]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs)
[;1]: Forward≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
During play or while stoppedPress the numbered buttons to select the
item.Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5][Note]≥This may not work with some discs.
≥This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver
is on the television).
[RAM] [DVD-R]1
During playPress [ERASE].A confirmation message will be displayed.
2
Press [2] to select “Erase” and press
[ENTER].Select “Cancel” and press [ENTER] to cancel.
[Note]≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out
simultaneous rec and play (➜page 28).
≥It is not possible to erase a program that is in the process of being
recorded.
[DVD-R]
You can play DVD-R on other compatible DVD players by finalizing
(➜page 34) them on this unit. The disc title (➜page 34) and the pro-
gram titles (➜page 36) will appear as menus.
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCHSlow-motion play
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FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
6, 51
1
22;, ;1
Numbered
buttons
Frame-by-frame viewingStarting play from a selected program, 
title, chapter, or trackTo erase a program that is being played 
backSince the program and any play lists created from it are
erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be cer-
tain you wish to erase before carrying it out. To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on 
other players 
						

							Advanced play24RQT6559
Other methods of play
[CD] [VCD]
The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.1
While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “RAN-
DOM PLAY” and press [ENTER].
3
Press [1] (PLAY).
To cancel random play1Press [∫] until the random play screen appears.
2Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].[CD] [VCD]
You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose.
1
While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PRO-
GRAM PLAY” and press [ENTER].
3
Press the numbered buttons to select
the track.Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
 “15”: [1] ➜ [5]
Repeat step 3 to select other tracks.
≥You can also use the cursor buttons to select tracks.
1Press [ENTER], then press [3, 4] to select the track.
Select “ALL” to enter all tracks on the disc.
2Press [ENTER].
4
Press [1] (PLAY).Play starts in the programmed sequence.
To move to the page before or after the one shownPress [6] or [5].To clear the programmed tracks one by one1Press [3, 4] to select the track you want to clear.
2Press [CANCEL].
Alternatively, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press
[ENTER].To clear the whole programPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “All Clear” and press [ENTER].
≥The whole program is also cleared when you turn the unit off or
open the disc tray.To exit the program mode1Press [∫] during play until the program play screen is displayed.
2Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].
Random play
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TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
∫
1≥1
2≥2
3≥4RETURN CANCEL
3
6, 5
RANDOM PLAY
RANDOM PLAYBACKPress PLAY to start.
RETURN
6 ∫ 1 5
PLAY
Program play
PROGRAM PLAY6 ∫ 1 5
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Tr a c k
Total Time1
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PROGRAM PLAY
Choose a track, then press ENTER.
0 Press PLAY to start.
PlayClearAll Clear
RETURN ENTERSELECT6
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Total time of the program
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Advanced play
Marking places to play again—MARKER
Use on-screen menus to mark, recall, and clear positions. You can
also mark positions by pressing [MARKER].
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Mark up to 999 positions. The unit records the markers directly onto
the disc and they remain intact even if you remove the disc.
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Mark up to 5 positions. The markers clear when you open the disc
tray.
During playPress [MARKER].One marker is added.
1
During playPress [DISPLAY].The on-screen menus appear. (e.g., DVD-RAM)
2
Press [3, 4] to select the “Play” tab
and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Marker” and
press [1] to highlight the first aster-
isk (¢).[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Press [2, 1] to select an asterisk (¢) and
press [ENTER].One marker is added.Press [2, 1] to select a marker number
and press [ENTER].Play starts from the marked position.Press [2, 1] to select a marker number
and press [CANCEL].An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.To clear the menusPress [DISPLAY].
[Note]≥You cannot use this feature if:
– The disc’s elapsed play time is not shown.
– You are using a play list.
– You have write-protected the disc (you can still recall the mark-
ers to play a position).
≥Subtitles around markers may fail to appear.≥Markers on DVD-RAM and DVD-R are ordered by time, so marker
numbers can change when you add and delete them.Marking positions directly
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ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP
ERASE
F RecPOSITION MEMORY
MARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECT
CM SKIP
STATUS
FRAME
2≥3
MARKER1
CANCEL
Using on-screen menus to mark posi-
tionsDisplaying the marker icon
Marking positionsWhen marking positions 11 and above[RAM] [DVD-R]
1Press [2, 1] to highlight “1–10”.
2Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”.
You can select the next group of 10
when the current group is full.
3Press [1].
The first asterisk is highlighted.
4Press [ENTER] to mark a position.Playing from a marked position
Clearing markers
DiscVideoAudioPlay
Sound track
Subtitle
1
Audio channel
OFFL R Î Digital  2/0ch
DiscVideoAudio
Repeat play
OFF† †
1s10
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MarkerA-B repeat
Play1s10
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1 2
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							Advanced play24RQT6559
Other methods of play
[CD] [VCD]
The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.1
While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “RAN-
DOM PLAY” and press [ENTER].
3
Press [1] (PLAY).
To cancel random play1Press [∫] until the random play screen appears.
2Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].[CD] [VCD]
You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose.
1
While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PRO-
GRAM PLAY” and press [ENTER].
3
Press the numbered buttons to select
the track.Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
 “15”: [1] ➜ [5]
Repeat step 3 to select other tracks.
≥You can also use the cursor buttons to select tracks.
1Press [ENTER], then press [3, 4] to select the track.
Select “ALL” to enter all tracks on the disc.
2Press [ENTER].
4
Press [1] (PLAY).Play starts in the programmed sequence.
To move to the page before or after the one shownPress [6] or [5].To clear the programmed tracks one by one1Press [3, 4] to select the track you want to clear.
2Press [CANCEL].
Alternatively, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press
[ENTER].To clear the whole programPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “All Clear” and press [ENTER].
≥The whole program is also cleared when you turn the unit off or
open the disc tray.To exit the program mode1Press [∫] during play until the program play screen is displayed.
2Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].
Random play
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FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
∫
1≥1
2≥2
3≥4RETURN CANCEL
3
6, 5
RANDOM PLAY
RANDOM PLAYBACKPress PLAY to start.
RETURN
6 ∫ 1 5
PLAY
Program play
PROGRAM PLAY6 ∫ 1 5
No. Time
Tr a c k
Total Time1
5202:02
02:02
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PROGRAM PLAY
Choose a track, then press ENTER.
0 Press PLAY to start.
PlayClearAll Clear
RETURN ENTERSELECT6
 ∫ 1 5PLAY
Total time of the program
25RQT6559
Advanced play
Marking places to play again—MARKER
Use on-screen menus to mark, recall, and clear positions. You can
also mark positions by pressing [MARKER].
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Mark up to 999 positions. The unit records the markers directly onto
the disc and they remain intact even if you remove the disc.
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Mark up to 5 positions. The markers clear when you open the disc
tray.
During playPress [MARKER].One marker is added.
1
During playPress [DISPLAY].The on-screen menus appear. (e.g., DVD-RAM)
2
Press [3, 4] to select the “Play” tab
and press [1].
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Marker” and
press [1] to highlight the first aster-
isk (¢).[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Press [2, 1] to select an asterisk (¢) and
press [ENTER].One marker is added.Press [2, 1] to select a marker number
and press [ENTER].Play starts from the marked position.Press [2, 1] to select a marker number
and press [CANCEL].An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.To clear the menusPress [DISPLAY].
[Note]≥You cannot use this feature if:
– The disc’s elapsed play time is not shown.
– You are using a play list.
– You have write-protected the disc (you can still recall the mark-
ers to play a position).
≥Subtitles around markers may fail to appear.≥Markers on DVD-RAM and DVD-R are ordered by time, so marker
numbers can change when you add and delete them.Marking positions directly
DVD/TV
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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
MARKER1
CANCEL
Using on-screen menus to mark posi-
tionsDisplaying the marker icon
Marking positionsWhen marking positions 11 and above[RAM] [DVD-R]
1Press [2, 1] to highlight “1–10”.
2Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”.
You can select the next group of 10
when the current group is full.
3Press [1].
The first asterisk is highlighted.
4Press [ENTER] to mark a position.Playing from a marked position
Clearing markers
DiscVideoAudioPlay
Sound track
Subtitle
1
Audio channel
OFFL R Î Digital  2/0ch
DiscVideoAudio
Repeat play
OFF† †
1s10
††††††††††
MarkerA-B repeat
Play1s10
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							26RQT6559Advanced play
Changing audio
!?
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]
You can change the audio being received or played.
During reception or playPress [AUDIO].How the type changes depends on when you press the button.
∫While receiving Multi-channel Television Sound
Stereo (MTS) Stereo > SAP > Mono
   ^--------------------------------}
Depending on the type of television broadcast and sound selected,
received and recorded sound is as follows:§1Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.§2If recorded in this mode, main audio is also recorded. Conse-
quently it is possible to choose between MAIN and SAP when
playing back.[Note]≥If you alter the sound setting during recording, the sound will be
altered in the recording itself also.
≥It will not be possible to alter the sound by pressing [AUDIO] in the
following cases:
- When a DVD-R is in the disc tray
- When recording mode is XP and LPCM has been selected in
the SETUP menu, Audio Mode for XP Recording (➜page 53).
≥You cannot change audio type while recording with DVD-R or
recording on DVD-RAM with LPCM sound. You can use the
SETUP menus to select which audio type of an SAP broadcast is
recorded, either “Main” or “SAP” (➜page 53, Audio—Select MTS
for DVD-R or LPCM).
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
AUDIO
Audio
selected
Stereo SAP Mono
Television
broadcast
Stereo
rSAPMain
audio
(Stereo)
§1
Secondary 
audio
program
(SAP)
§2
Main
audio
(Monaural)
Mono
rSAPMain
audio
(Monaural)Secondary 
audio
program
(SAP)
§2
Main
audio
(Monaural)
StereoStereo
§1
Stereo
§1
Monaural
MonoMonaural Monaural MonauralCH 12StereoNo disc ((
e.g.: “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the
unit is receiving the type
of audio you selected.
27RQT6559
Advanced play
∫While playing DVD-RAM LR>L>R
 ^---------------}
≥If you have recorded an SAP broadcast by pressing [AUDIO] to
select SAP
MAIN()SAP
For your reference
You can change the audio for the images being played with simulta-
neous rec and play and Time Slip.∫While playing DVD-RYou cannot change audio type.∫While playing DVD-Video You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack lan-
guage.∫While playing Video CD LR>L>R
 ^---------------} [Note]If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an
optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”
(➜page 51). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an
audio/video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the
connection.
PLAYL RDVD-RAM
e.g.: “L R” is selectedSound track
1 ENG
Î Digital  3/2.1ch
Sound track
2 FRA
Î Digital  3/2.1ch
e.g.: English is the selected language.
The language is switched to French.
PLAYL RV-CD
e.g.: “L R” is selected
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							26RQT6559Advanced play
Changing audio
!?
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]
You can change the audio being received or played.
During reception or playPress [AUDIO].How the type changes depends on when you press the button.
∫While receiving Multi-channel Television Sound
Stereo (MTS) Stereo > SAP > Mono
   ^--------------------------------}
Depending on the type of television broadcast and sound selected,
received and recorded sound is as follows:§1Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.§2If recorded in this mode, main audio is also recorded. Conse-
quently it is possible to choose between MAIN and SAP when
playing back.[Note]≥If you alter the sound setting during recording, the sound will be
altered in the recording itself also.
≥It will not be possible to alter the sound by pressing [AUDIO] in the
following cases:
- When a DVD-R is in the disc tray
- When recording mode is XP and LPCM has been selected in
the SETUP menu, Audio Mode for XP Recording (➜page 53).
≥You cannot change audio type while recording with DVD-R or
recording on DVD-RAM with LPCM sound. You can use the
SETUP menus to select which audio type of an SAP broadcast is
recorded, either “Main” or “SAP” (➜page 53, Audio—Select MTS
for DVD-R or LPCM).
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
AUDIO
Audio
selected
Stereo SAP Mono
Television
broadcast
Stereo
rSAPMain
audio
(Stereo)
§1
Secondary 
audio
program
(SAP)
§2
Main
audio
(Monaural)
Mono
rSAPMain
audio
(Monaural)Secondary 
audio
program
(SAP)
§2
Main
audio
(Monaural)
StereoStereo
§1
Stereo
§1
Monaural
MonoMonaural Monaural MonauralCH 12StereoNo disc ((
e.g.: “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the
unit is receiving the type
of audio you selected.
27RQT6559
Advanced play
∫While playing DVD-RAM LR>L>R
 ^---------------}
≥If you have recorded an SAP broadcast by pressing [AUDIO] to
select SAP
MAIN()SAP
For your reference
You can change the audio for the images being played with simulta-
neous rec and play and Time Slip.∫While playing DVD-RYou cannot change audio type.∫While playing DVD-Video You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack lan-
guage.∫While playing Video CD LR>L>R
 ^---------------} [Note]If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an
optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”
(➜page 51). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an
audio/video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the
connection.
PLAYL RDVD-RAM
e.g.: “L R” is selectedSound track
1 ENG
Î Digital  3/2.1ch
Sound track
2 FRA
Î Digital  3/2.1ch
e.g.: English is the selected language.
The language is switched to French.
PLAYL RV-CD
e.g.: “L R” is selected
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							28RQT6559Advanced recording
Playing while you are recording
[RAM]
During recordingPress [1] (PLAY).Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.For your reference
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording
starts.
≥You cannot catch up to the point currently being recorded using
fast-forward (play will automatically begin a few seconds before
reaching the current recording point). If you wish to view the pro-
gram as it is being recorded, press [∫] to stop play.[RAM]
You can start play a program previously recorded.
1
During recordingPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].The program list appears.
2
Press [3, 4] to select a program and
press [ENTER].
For your reference
You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play
(➜page 36).
[RAM]
You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being
recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded pre-
viously.1
During recordingPress [TIME SLIP].Play starts from 30 sec-
onds previous. The play
images appear as a pic-
ture-in-picture and you
will hear the audio for
these images.
2
Within 5 secondsPress [3, 4] to enter the time and
press [ENTER].≥Press [3, 4] to alter in 
one-minute units. Press 
and hold [3, 4] to alter 
in 10-minute units.
[Note]The recording and play images cannot be shown at the same time if
you set “TV Type” to “480P” (➜page 14).
Playing from the beginning of the pro-
gram you are recording—Chasing playTo stop play and recording1Press [∫]. Play stops.
Wait 2 seconds.
2Press [∫]. Recording stops.
≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5
seconds.
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
1 ∫2≥2
1
1
For example:
while recording program 2 (sport)
You are recording a sports 
program (2) and you want to 
watch it from the beginning.The same sports program is 
recorded while you are 
watching it.
Simultaneous rec and playReviewing the recorded images while 
recording—Time SlipDIRECT NAVIGATORNo DATECH TIME EDITTITLE33
ENTER
RETURN
0   ~   9No TOTAL 2
SELECT
01 4
Dinosaur
02¥
6/20 WED6
  9 : 00 PMSoccer
1
1
1
1
1
6/20 WED10 : 00 AM
TITLE
For example:
while recording program 2 (sport)
You want to watch the movie 
you recorded yesterday (pro-
gram 1).A sports program is 
recorded while you watch a 
movie.
REC 
0 minPLAY 
Current
recording
Play images
REC 
–5 minPLAY 
29RQT6559
Advanced recording
Recording from a video cassette recorder
Preparation
≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals
(➜page 48).
≥Insert a disc that can be recorded on.
≥Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (➜page 19).1
While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.Select L1, L2, or L3.
≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X,
CH].
2
Start play on the other equipment.
3
Press [¥, REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording.
Press again to restart recording.To stop recordingPress [∫].[Note]When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
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
∫ ;
3
1W,X, CH
This unit complies with industry standards regarding the
recording and duplication of copy-protected material. This
includes commercial videotapes and DVDs. Consequently,
copying not only infringes copyright laws but also pre-
sents serious technical difficulties. Even in cases where a
copy can be made, the quality will be very poor. 
						

							28RQT6559Advanced recording
Playing while you are recording
[RAM]
During recordingPress [1] (PLAY).Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.For your reference
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording
starts.
≥You cannot catch up to the point currently being recorded using
fast-forward (play will automatically begin a few seconds before
reaching the current recording point). If you wish to view the pro-
gram as it is being recorded, press [∫] to stop play.[RAM]
You can start play a program previously recorded.
1
During recordingPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].The program list appears.
2
Press [3, 4] to select a program and
press [ENTER].
For your reference
You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play
(➜page 36).
[RAM]
You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being
recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded pre-
viously.1
During recordingPress [TIME SLIP].Play starts from 30 sec-
onds previous. The play
images appear as a pic-
ture-in-picture and you
will hear the audio for
these images.
2
Within 5 secondsPress [3, 4] to enter the time and
press [ENTER].≥Press [3, 4] to alter in 
one-minute units. Press 
and hold [3, 4] to alter 
in 10-minute units.
[Note]The recording and play images cannot be shown at the same time if
you set “TV Type” to “480P” (➜page 14).
Playing from the beginning of the pro-
gram you are recording—Chasing playTo stop play and recording1Press [∫]. Play stops.
Wait 2 seconds.
2Press [∫]. Recording stops.
≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5
seconds.
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
1 ∫2≥2
1
1
For example:
while recording program 2 (sport)
You are recording a sports 
program (2) and you want to 
watch it from the beginning.The same sports program is 
recorded while you are 
watching it.
Simultaneous rec and playReviewing the recorded images while 
recording—Time SlipDIRECT NAVIGATORNo DATECH TIME EDITTITLE33
ENTER
RETURN
0   ~   9No TOTAL 2
SELECT
01 4
Dinosaur
02¥
6/20 WED6
  9 : 00 PMSoccer
1
1
1
1
1
6/20 WED10 : 00 AM
TITLE
For example:
while recording program 2 (sport)
You want to watch the movie 
you recorded yesterday (pro-
gram 1).A sports program is 
recorded while you watch a 
movie.
REC 
0 minPLAY 
Current
recording
Play images
REC 
–5 minPLAY 
29RQT6559
Advanced recording
Recording from a video cassette recorder
Preparation
≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals
(➜page 48).
≥Insert a disc that can be recorded on.
≥Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (➜page 19).1
While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.Select L1, L2, or L3.
≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X,
CH].
2
Start play on the other equipment.
3
Press [¥, REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording.
Press again to restart recording.To stop recordingPress [∫].[Note]When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
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
∫ ;
3
1W,X, CH
This unit complies with industry standards regarding the
recording and duplication of copy-protected material. This
includes commercial videotapes and DVDs. Consequently,
copying not only infringes copyright laws but also pre-
sents serious technical difficulties. Even in cases where a
copy can be made, the quality will be very poor. 
						

							30RQT6559Timer recording
Timer recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Ensure the clock (and guide channels for VCR Plusr recording,
➜page 13) are set correctly.
≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the
program you are going to record plus a little extra).
Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit
for recording. You can find these codes in newspapers and maga-
zines. You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.1
Press [VCR Plusr].
2
Press the numbered buttons to enter
the VCR Plusr code.Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
3
Press [ENTER].The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the pro-
gram and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1].
The current recording mode (shown on the unit’s display) is
automatically selected. In case where the recording mode
has already been set to XP, the recording mode will be auto-
matically changed to FR mode.
The timer recording list appears.
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on
the disc.
Repeat steps 1–3 to program other recordings.
4
Press [RETURN].The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
5
Press [Í, DVD POWER].Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
To release the unit from recording standbyIf you want to record something else before the program start time,
for example:
Press [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns on and “Á” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will
work only if “Á” is displayed.To stop recording when recording has already
begunPress [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are
other timer recording programs. Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER]
to put the unit on timer recording standby.[Note]≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plusi.
≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. 
Reenter the code.
≥“All timer programs are occupied.” appears if there are already 16
programs.
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer 
recording
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
∫
1p5
5≥6
2≥3≥
2p3p4
4≥5
1
2RETURNNo.
1:58 SP
VCR Plusi
Remaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
--09
Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0–9 key.
1:58 SP
Remaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
VCR Plusi
1
21
21212
RETURN
SELECT
5:10 PM 4:20 PM 4 / 1 MON
Press ENTER to store
new program.
MODE
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
ENTER
SP
39
TIMER
RECORDING
CANCELRemaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
No.--09
3
4
When you press [ENTER]
RETURN
SELECT
SP Enable 5:10 PM 4:20 PM 39 4 / 1 MON
01
MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
TIMERENTER
New Timer Program
TIMER
RECORDING
CANCELRemaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
31RQT6559
Timer recording
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.1
Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
2
Press [ENTER].The timer recording setting screen appears.
3
Press [1] to move through the items
and change the items with [3, 4].≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1].
≥You may use the numbered buttons to enter the CHANNEL,
DATE, ON (start Time), and OFF (Finish Time).
≥CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)
≥DATE
Current date--->the day before one month later>
SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI>
WEEKLY SUN--->WEEKLY SAT
≥ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if
you hold the button.
≥MODE (Recording mode ➜page 19)
SP>XP>FR>EP>LP
4
Press [ENTER] when you have fin-
ished programming the timer.The timer recording list reappears.
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on
the disc.
Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat
steps 2- 4 to program other recordings.
5
Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
6
Press [Í, DVD POWER].Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
To release the unit from recording standbyIf you want to record something else before the program start time,
for example:
Press [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns on and “Á” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will
work only if “Á” is displayed.To stop recording when recording has already
begunPress [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are
other timer recording programs. Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER]
to put the unit on timer recording standby.
Manually programming timer recordings
CANCEL
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURN
SELECT
MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
3/26 TUE 12:55 PM
ENTER
Press ENTER to store new
program.
New Timer Program
01 SP Enable2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUEA line that is ready for programming is highlighted.
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURNNo.
SELECT
Please set Channel.
1:58 SP
3/26 TUE 12:55 PM
ENTER
--09--:-- -- ----------
MODE
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DATE
--:-- --
----
--
3
4
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
1:58 SP
3/26 TUE 12:55 PM
3:00 PM 3/ 26 TUE
MODE
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DATE
SP
64  ABC
2:30 PM
!?
Notes on timer programming≥When recording in FR mode, in cases where the space
remaining on the disc is insufficient, it may not be possible to
record to the finish of the program.
≥The remaining time displayed is based on the current recording
mode. 
≥Approximately 30 seconds at the beginning of subsequent pro-
grams is not recorded when you use timer recording to record
subsequent programs to a DVD-R.
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually
setting the clock (➜page 54), timer recording may not work
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
≥“Á” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording
standby (e.g., a disc isn’t loaded, a disc that can’t be recorded
to is loaded, or the disc is protected). Check the disc carefully.
RETURN
SELECT
SP Enable 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE
01
MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
TIMERENTER
New Timer Program
TIMER
RECORDING
CANCELRemaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:55  PMSP Enable 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 02