Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting started
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB).
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This site is in English only.)
≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is 
formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (
➡page 59, 68).
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
Cards useable on this unit
Ty peData that can 
be recorded 
and played Instructions
SD Memory Card§1
MultiMediaCardYou can insert 
directly into the SD 
card slot.
[SD]
Still pictures
MPEG4 (With 
SD Memory 
Card, 
MultiMediaCard, 
Mobile hard 
disk)≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. 
(➡page 34, 52).
≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on 
your home printer or at a photo developing store (➡page 44, 68).
With SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Mobile hard disk
≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video 
Camera etc. (➡page 36, 54)
≥You can transfer (dub) MPEG2 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera 
etc. to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (These will be treated as video titles in the HDD 
or DVD-RAM.) (➡page 54)
With SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard
≥You can transfer (dub) at high speed MPEG4 titles being simultaneously 
recorded to the HDD (➡page 54).
≥You can also transfer (dub) video titles already recorded on the HDD or DVD-
RAM to a card by converting to MPEG4 format (➡page 54).
≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.
≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡page 59, 68).≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.
§1Includes miniSDTM Cards. A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted before 
using these cards.
§2Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1). 
You can only play the saved still pictures or MPEG4 titles, and transfer (dub) 
the data onto other cards, HDD or DVD-RAM. SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
CompactFlash
SmartMedia
M
EMORYSTICKxD-Picture Card
MicrodriveYou can insert into 
the PC card slot 
using an adaptor 
(TYPE II PC card 
adaptor).
[PC]
ATA Flash PC 
Card
Mobile hard disk§2
You can insert 
directly into the PC 
card slot.
[PC]
Suitable SD Memory Cards
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
The following   can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.
≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000 etc).
≥If a folder name or filename has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or 
edit the data.
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
DCIM
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
¢¢¢XXXXX
PRL¢¢¢ SD_VIDEO
MOL¢¢¢.ASFPRG¢¢¢
MOV¢¢¢.MOIMOV¢¢¢.MOD
PRG¢¢¢.PGIMGRINFO
§
Card
(Higher folder)
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT
(MPEG4 folder)
(MPEG2 folder)
(MPEG2 information manager folder)(Picture folder)
DCIM¢¢¢JPEG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
¢¢¢XXXXX
¢¢¢XXXXX
DCIM
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
PRL¢¢¢ SD_VIDEO
MOL¢¢¢.ASF
§
DVD-RAM
(Higher folder)
(MPEG4 folder)(Picture folder)
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Recording
Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD 
drive simultaneously.
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double 
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it 
over.
≥W
hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time 
only recording” onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
≥It is not possible to record directly onto a card. To set the 
simultaneous MPEG4 recording function ➡rightPreparation
Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on 
the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list 
➡page 29, “Review options” menu
1Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the 
recording drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2If you selected the DVD drive
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5Press [¥REC] to start recording.
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on 
disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during 
recording.
≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but 
once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any 
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.
∫To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)
∫To  s t o p  r e c o rd i n g
Press [∫].
From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
[HDD]
When continuously recording for long durations, titles are 
automatically divided every 8 hours.
[DVD-R]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording 
management information after recording finishes. 
∫To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch 
Recording
During recording
Press [¥REC] to select the recording time.
Each time you press the button:
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡page 25) or while 
using Flexible Recording (➡page 24).
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
Off Timer
The 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 61, “Off Timer”).Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
If you set simultaneous MPEG4 recording (➡page 22), the available 
recording time to HDD is reduced.
(Unit: hour)
§When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the 
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using 
“EP (8H)”.
[Note]
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this 
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP 
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space 
with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer 
recordings.
≥When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted 
to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the 
display.
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [AUDIO].
e.g., “Stereo” is selected 
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio 
type you selected.
≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change.
[DVD-R]
[HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM)
[HDD] [RAM] (When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On”)
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select 
MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡page 63).
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^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}
HDDXP
CHREC
Recording modes and approximate 
recording times
HDD
(400 GB)DVD-RAM DVD-
R
(4.7 
GB) Mode Single-
sided
(4.7 GB)Double-
sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 89 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 177 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 355 4 8 4
EP (Extra long play)
709 (532
§)8 (6§) 16 (12§)8 (6§)
Selecting audio to record
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≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be 
monaural even if you select Stereo mode. v
SAP:Secondary audio program (SAP)
≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also 
recorded. v
Mono:Main audio (monaural)
≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo 
broadcast.
EP (6H)§
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
XP
SP
CHLP
EP
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HDD
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Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
[HDD] [RAM]
You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, 
while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title 
being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.
Press [1](PLAY).
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title 
and press [ENTER].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
1Press [TIME SLIP].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
2Press [3,4] to select the time and 
press [ENTER].
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press 
again to show the play and recording images.
∫To stop play
Press [∫].
∫To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [∫].
∫To stop timer recording
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR 
mode.
e.g.,
Preparation
≥Select the channel to record.
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select “Hour” and 
“Min.” and press [3,4] to set the 
recording time.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.
4When you want to start recording
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Start” 
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
Playing while you are recording
Playing from the beginning of the title you are 
recording—Chasing playback
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip
0 minPLAY 
REC 
Play starts from 30 
seconds previous.
The image currently being 
recorded
Flexible Recording
Remain
45 minutes in 
SP mode
60 minutes Recorded
Perfectly fit!
Recording rate 
between SP and LP
Program to be recorded
FLEXIBLE REC
StartCancel
Record in FR mode
Set recording time3 Hour 00 Min.Maximum rec time3 Hour 00 Min.
REC 0:59
Stereo
HDD
CH71Remaining 
time
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Timer recording
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired 
program(s) in a television program list.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is 
listed on the television program list.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
program.
≥To skip one screen
Press [PAGE XCHW].
≥To skip 24 hours in the list
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “LISTINGS” and:
Press [CHAPTER] (Green) (forward).
Press [DUBBING] (Blue) (backward).
3Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for 
timer recording.
≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to cancel.
≥Press [DUBBING] (Blue) to change recording frequency.
Each time you press the button:
Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is 
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the 
unit. To change the setting ➡below.
∫To change the setting
1Press [SUB MENU] to go to the Navigation 
menu.
2Press [2,1] to select “SCHEDULE”.
3Press [3,4] to select the program and press 
[ENTER].
4Change the setting as necessary and press 
[ENTER].
≥To set recording to start early or end late
Press [3,4] to select “Start early by” or “End late by” and 
press the numbered buttons to enter minutes (up to 99).
≥To change the recording mode
Press [3,4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
≥To change the recording drive
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DV D
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough 
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the 
“HDD” (➡page 27, Relief Recording). 
4Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by 
pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ].
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
To check, change or delete the program ➡page 27
To utilize TV Guide On Screen
TM system, see also page 28.
Notes on timer recording ➡page 27
∫To cancel recording when recording has already 
begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
≥There may be some channels that are not displayed in the 
television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set 
them manually (➡page 26).
Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system to make timer recordings
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Temporarily cancels the program timer 
recording without deleting the program setting.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
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SD/PCDVD
23
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CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
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CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
CHAPTER TV GUIDE PAG E  X CH W 
DUBBING∫ Í 
DVD POWER
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
VCR Plusr 
Info
Numbered 
buttons
TODAYTODAYLastChannel
SORT SCHEDULE
FAVORITES RECORDINFO.
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LISTINGS8:30PM 8:00PM
8:00   8:30
Navigation menu
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Start early by :
End late by :
Quality :
Destination : 00  minutes
 00  minutes
       SP
       HDD
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 25.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
3Enter the settings.
≥To enter the date
Press [3,4] to select “Date” and press the numbered 
buttons.
(Date: Month/Day/Year)
≥To enter the time
Press [3,4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press 
the numbered buttons.
–You can set up to 8 hours.
–To change am/pm
Press [2,1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
≥To enter the channel
Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and press the numbered 
buttons.
–To select the input channel (L1/L2/L3/DV)
Press [DUBBING] (Blue).
≥To change the recording mode
Press [3,4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
≥To change the recording drive
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DV D
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough 
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the 
“HDD” (➡page 27, Relief Recording). 
4Press [ENTER].
≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to change recording frequency.
Each time you press the button:
≥To program other recordings
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “RECORD” and repeat steps 
2–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by 
pressing [ÍDV D P O W E R ] .
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
Notes on timer recording ➡page 27
∫To cancel recording when recording has already 
begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
Entering PlusCode
® number is an easy way of timer recording. You 
can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the 
television program list (➡page 12).
1Press [VCR Plusr].
2Press [3,4] to select “PlusCode”.
3Press the numbered buttons to enter 
the PlusCode number.
≥To correct the number
Press [3] and press [4]. Enter the number again from the 
beginning.
Manually programming timer 
recordings
LP#EP#FR#XP#SP
^==============}
FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
Sat     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
SET TIMERRR
WR
WR
RECORD
Date :
Start Time :
End Time  :
Channel :
Quality :
Destination :
PlusCode :  4 /  1 / 04
  8 : 00 pm
10 : 00 pm
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Temporarily cancels the program timer 
recording without deleting the program setting.
Using VCR Plusi system to make timer 
recordings
FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm     NWBG            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3 
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
RECORD
REMOVEFREQUENCYINFO.
87NWBGSP
HDD
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WR
WR
1:00 1:55
R
R
W
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D
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Date :
Start Time :
End Time  :
Channel :
Quality :
Destination :
PlusCode :  4 /  1 / 04
  8 : 00 pm
10 : 00 pm
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    SP
  HDD
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4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is 
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the 
unit. To change the setting ➡page 25, To change the 
setting, steps 3–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by 
pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ] .
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
∫To cancel recording when recording has already 
begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [3,4] to select the program.
∫To change the recording frequency
Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
∫To change the time, recording mode and 
recording drive
Press [ENTER]. (➡page 25, To change the setting, step 4)
∫To delete the program
Press [DUBBING] (Blue).
∫To exit the screen
Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by pressing 
[ÍDV D P O W E R ] .
∫When there is a duplicate or overlapping 
program timer recording
The program timer recording that was set last is recorded. None of 
the program that was set earlier is recorded even if there is only 
partial overlapping.
Program timer recordings that are not recorded are highlighted in 
grey.
Check, change or delete a program
FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm     NWBG            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3 
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
RECORD
REMOVEFREQUENCYINFO.
87NWBGSP
HDD
R
R
R
WR
WR
1:00 1:55
FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm    NWBG              Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
RR
R
WR
WR
SET TIMER
RECORD
Sat    1:00pm     NWBG            Once
REMOVEFREQUENCYINFO.
87NWBGSP
HDD
R
1:00      1:55
Channel or program name (a program name that was set 
for timer recording using TV Guide On ScreenTM system 
or VCR Plusi system that was listed in the program list)
Recording mode (➡page 23)
Recording driveFrequency (➡page 25, 26)
Notes on timer recording
≥“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate that the unit is in timer 
recording standby.
≥“F” flashes when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby.
≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is 
turned on/off.
≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even 
when recording or when playing.
≥Timer recordings do not begin while transferring (dubbing) in 
normal speed mode (➡page 47).
≥When you program successive timer recordings to start 
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part 
at the ending of the earlier program (approximately 15 
seconds). In addition, when recording to DVD-R, the unit 
cannot record the part at the beginning of the later program 
(approximately 15 seconds).
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually 
setting the clock (➡page 13), timer recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
∫Relief Recording
When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording and 
if the program will not fit onto the disc, the recording drive will be 
changed to the “HDD” automatically.
≥If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on 
or when timer recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the 
recording drive will be changed to the HDD.
≥The Direct Navigator shows which programs were relief-
recorded (“ ” is displayed.)(➡page 30).
≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the 
program as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.
Program set last
Recorded Time
Programs set earlierNot recorded Not recorded
Program Program
Recorded
Not recordedRecordedNot recorded [DVD-R]
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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 25.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
Programs are categorized by color.
2Press [SUB MENU] to go to the 
Navigation menu.
3Press [2,1] to select the item and 
press [4].
One of the following screens will appear depending on the 
item selected.
LISTINGS SORT SCHEDULE
SETUP MESSAGES PROMOTIONS
Common operations
The LISTINGS screen displays the station, title, time, length, 
contents and ratings. It allows you to scroll through current and 
future program listings and register them for recording or as a 
“Favorite”, and jump directly to the program channel through a one-
touch button.
Functions of Action Buttons
∫Registering a program you don’t want to miss as 
a “Favorite”
By registering a program as a “Favorite”, you can later tune to that 
program quickly by pressing [DUBBING] (Blue) when that program 
begins broadcasting. 
When watching TV, we recommend you occasionally press 
[DUBBING] (Blue). This unit may tune into a “Favorite” program that 
you had forgotten about.
To register a program as a “Favorite”
Press [DUBBING] (Blue) on the program.
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set as a 
“Favorite”.
≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to change the frequency.
Each time you press the button:
≥Press [DUBBING] (Blue) to cancel.
Repeat the above to set other programs.
≥When there is more than one program registered as “Favorite” in 
the same time frame, each time you press [DUBBING] (Blue), the 
program switches to the other.
The SORT screen displays program listings sorted into your 
preferred categories. You can register programs on the list for 
recording or as a “Favorite”, and jump directly to the program 
channel through a one-touch button.
There are various categories, such as movies, sports, children’s, 
educational, news, variety, series, HDTV, and alphabetically. Each 
category will contain individual sub-categories.
1 Press [2,1] to select the major category and press [4].
2 Press [3,4,2,1] to select the minor category and press 
[ENTER].
3 Press [3,4,2,1] to select a program.
≥When sorting alphabetically, programs with the same name 
(such as reruns or subsequent broadcasts of the same 
program) are displayed together in one column. In this case, 
press [3,4] to select a program name and press [ENTER]. 
Each broadcast of the program is then displayed separately. 
Press [3,4] to select the desired program.
Functions of Action Buttons
The SCHEDULE screen displays programs registered for recording 
or as a “Favorite” separately on the list. In addition to being able to 
review the list, you can also remove programs and change the 
frequency or modify the start/end times (only when recording) of 
programs selected.
Functions of Action Buttons Green: Sports Blue: Children’s
Purple: Movies Teal: Other categories
[3,4,2,1] 
[ENTER]Select/Enter
[PAGE XCHW] Skip one screen
[SUB MENU] Move to the Navigation menu
[CHAPTER] “Green” Action Button
The Action Button functions will be 
displayed on the screen.
[DUBBING] “Blue” Action Button
The Action Button functions will be 
displayed on the screen.
[Info] Change the size of information window
LISTINGS screen
r24 Hours: Skip 24 hours forward
s24 Hours: Skip 24 hours backward
LOCK: Lock the program currently selected in the 
Video Window
UNLOCK: The Video Window display will change as 
different programs are highlighted
RECORD: Record this program (➡page 25, Step 3)
FAVORITE: Register this program as a “Favorite” 
(➡right)
CANCEL REC./
CANCEL FAV.:Cancel recording or a “Favorite”
FREQUENCY: Change the frequency of recording or a 
“Favorite”
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Action 
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A program becomes a “Favorite” when the 
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Registers as a “Favorite” weekly.
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“Favorite” registration temporarily off.
SORT screen
RECORD: Record this program (➡page 25, Step 3)
FAVORITE: Register this program as a “Favorite” 
(➡above)
CANCEL REC./
CANCEL FAV.:Cancel recording or a “Favorite”
FREQUENCY: Change the frequency of recording or a 
“Favorite” 
SCHEDULE screen
SET TIMER: Show the manual timer recording screen 
(➡page 26, Step 3)
CANCEL: Cancel an entry on the manual timer 
recording screen
FREQUENCY: Change the frequency of recording or a 
“Favorite”
REMOVE/STOP Remove the timer or “Favorite” program/
Stop timer recording
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Recording
The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings, 
customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system’s start-up pattern.
∫“Change system settings” menu–Access to the 
TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup screenYou can also verify any information entered during setup, or 
completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change system settings” and press 
[ENTER].
The information that was set is displayed, and you are asked to 
confirm whether it is correct.
2 Press [3,4] to select the message and press [ENTER].
≥“Yes, everything is correct”
–The information that was set will remain intact. Press [ENTER] 
again to exit the screen.
≥“Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect”
–You can customize the channel line-up in the CHANNEL 
EDITOR screen (➡ below). Press [3,4] to select “No Match“ 
and press [ENTER].
≥“No, repeat setup process”
–The TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup screen is displayed. 
Follow the on-screen prompts to redo the setup (➡page 12, 
step 2).
∫“Change channel display” menu–CHANNEL 
EDITOR
The “Change channel display” menu allows you to customize the 
channel line-up using the CHANNEL EDITOR. You can easily 
change channel line-up should the cable company occasionally 
revise their channel assignments.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change channel display” and press 
[ENTER].
2 Press [3,4] to select the channel.
≥Press [PAGE XCHW] to skip one screen.
3 Customize the channel as follows.
To display/hide the channel
Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to select “ON” (display) or “OFF” 
(hide).
To change the channel number
Press the numbered buttons.
e.g. 1:  [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1]
15:  [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115:  [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To change the order of the channels
1Press [2].
2Press [DUBBING] (Blue) to move up or [CHAPTER] (Green) 
to move down.
Repeat steps 2–3 as necessary.
4 Press [TV GUIDE].
∫“Review options” menu–Selecting the TV Guide 
On ScreenTM system start up pattern
1Press [3,4] to select “Review options” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the option and press [ENTER].
≥On: Turns on auto start up.
≥Off: Turns off auto start up.
The MESSAGES screen is where additional product program or 
other information can be received and displayed by the TV Guide On 
Screen
TM system. If major changes to the program listings are 
scheduled to be made, it will be displayed in the message section. 
The serial number specific to your TV Guide On Screen
TM system 
can also be found on this screen.
When there are unread messages, an envelope-shaped icon 
appears at the upper left of the screen.
To read a message
Press [3,4] to select the message and press [Info].
≥To delete unwanted messages press [CHAPTER] (Green).
≥Messages are automatically deleted after 60 days.
The PROMOTIONS screen provides you with a list of promotional 
items that have appeared as Panel Ads or Channel banners during 
the current day. Promotions are updated daily during pre-designated 
download times.
To read a promotion
Press [3,4] to select the item and press [Info].
Functions of Action Buttons
(When the TV program item is highlighted)
SETUP screen
Yes, everything is correct
Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect
No, repeat setup processAre the above settings correct?
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MESSAGES screen
PROMOTIONS screen
RECORD: Record this program (➡page 25, Step 3)
FAVORITE: Register this program as a “Favorite” 
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording on 
another (editing is not possible).
≥It is not possible to play still pictures and MPEG4 titles while 
recording.
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double 
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it 
over.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the 
cartridge.
Preparation
Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on 
the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list 
➡page 29, “Review options” menu
1Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the 
playback drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2If you selected the DVD drive
Press [