Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operations during play
Stop
Press [∫].
The stopped position is memorized.
“PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct 
Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Pa usePress [;].
Press again to restart play.
Search
Press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.
You can turn off the sound during search (➡page 63, Search Audio & PLAY k1.3).
Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]
Skip 
Press [:] or [9].
≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
Starting from a 
selected item
Press the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5][HDD] [CD] (MP3 discs only) 5:  [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5] 15:  [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
[DVD-A] Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡right)
5: [5]
≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television 
➡right) with some discs.
Quick View
[HDD] [RAM]
The play speed can be increased 
without distorting the audio.
Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).
≥Press again to return to normal speed.
≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3” (➡page 63).
Slow-motion
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion 
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused, press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.
Frame-by-frame
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion 
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused, press [2;] or [;1].
≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
Displaying the 
television image as a 
picture-in-picturePress [TIME SLIP].
The unit displays the television image as a 
picture-in-picture.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel.
≥The blue background does not appear on the 
receiving screen even if you select “On” from 
the “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu 
(➡page 63).
Skipping the specified 
time (Time Slip)
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2Press [3,4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Play skips the specified time.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.
CM Skip
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Play restarts from approximately a 
minute later.
Press [CM SKIP].
DVDR -
AM
PLAY
Play images
Current receiving images
≥You can change the channel being received by 
pressing [WXCH].
≥You cannot change the channel being received 
while recording.
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
Refer to the control reference on page 30.
Press [AUDIO].
[HDD] [RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
^---------------}
≥When playing an SAP 
broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM: MAIN()SAP[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the 
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack 
language (➡page 38, Sound track).
e.g., English is selected.
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡page 63).
≥When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” (➡page 62).
Editing operations during play
Erase
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [ERASE].
2 Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).
Create chapters
(➡page 40, Title/Chapter)
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [CHAPTER].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
≥You cannot divide while recording or transferring (dubbing).
Changing audio during play
PLAY
L R
HDD
e.g., “L R” is selected
Sound track1 ENGÎ Digital  3/2.1ch
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Using menus to play MP3
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio 
recording that are finalized (➡page 68) on a computer. Files are 
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
Preparation
Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and 
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group
appears.
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].While the file list is displayed
1Press [1] while a track is highlighted 
to display the tree screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a group 
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
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
DVD
TOP MENU
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
RETURN
Numbered 
buttons
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter 
004 Metal Glue 
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
009 Velvet  Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
Next Prev.
1
1    :  My favorite
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10  TOTAL              TRACK                         TREEG            1
T             1
TOTAL        1/111
MENU
0   –   9No.
GROUP No.
Selected group
G: Group No.
T: Track No. in the group
TOTAL: Track No./Total 
tracks in all groups
Using the tree screen to find a group
Tips for making MP3 discs
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for 
extended formats).
≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥Compatible sampling rate:
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.
≥Depending on recording, some items may not be playable.
≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still 
pictures or sessions.
≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on 
a computer.
Naming folders and files
≥MP3 files must have the 
extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥At the time of recording, give 
folder and file names a 3-digit 
numeric prefix in the order you 
want them to play (this may not 
work at times).
≥English alphabets and Arabic 
numerals are displayed 
correctly. Other characters may 
not be displayed correctly.
TREEG  7/25    001 My favorite
        001 Brazilian pops
        002 Chinese pops
        003 Czech pops
        004 Hungarian pops
        005 Liner notes
        006 Japanese pops
        
007 Mexican pops        008 Philippine pops
        009 Swedish pops
            001 Momoko
    002 Standard number
        001 Piano solo
        002 Vocal
MENU
No.
G             8
T            14
TOTAL       40/111
MP3 music
0   –   9You cannot select groups 
that contain no compatible 
files. Selected group No. /Total groups
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed 
as group number.
002 group
001001 (folder=group)
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
003 group
001track.mp3 (file=track)
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
e.g.,
Root
Order of play
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Playing still pictures
Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off.
When the card indicator (“SD” or “PC”) on the unit’s display is 
flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the 
unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or 
loss of the card’s contents.
∫SD card slot
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB 
(➡page 21).
∫PC card slot
Regarding still pictures (JPEG, TIFF)
≥Compatible formats:DCF§ compliant (Content recorded on a 
digital camera etc.)
§Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard 
established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association (JEITA). 
≥File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format)
≥Number of pixels: 34k34 to 6144k4096 
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
≥This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders 
(including higher folders).
≥Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format 
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some 
files may not display or be playable.
≥MOTION JPEG is not supported.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
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
HDD
DV DHDD DVD SD PCTIME SLIPDRIVE SELECT/x1. 3OPEN/CLOSEPC CARDEJECT
SD CARDPOWER
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
SUB MENU
ERASEDRIVE SELECT
HDD, DVD, 
SD/PC
STATUS DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
∫∫
Numbered 
buttonsHDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator
SD card slotPC card slot
Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card
Inserting the card
Removing the card
Inserting the card
There are cards requiring adaptors (➡page 21).
Removing the card
≥If using the adaptor, remove the adaptor and card together.
POW
ER
Insert label up with cut-off corner at the right.Insert straight-in until it fits 
into space.
1
2
POWER
Press on the center of the card.
Draw straight out.
POWER2
1
Hold the edge of the card and insert until it 
fits into place.
≥If using the adaptor, do not press directly 
on the card.
Terminal connections facing into the unit2 align to match 
the mark
The labeled side facing upwards
POWER
12PushEject button 
comes outPush again
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[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB 
(➡page 21).
1Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to 
select the drive.
≥Each time you press [SD/PC]:
SD card drive ,". PC card drive
≥On the main unit, press 
[DRIVE SELECT] several times.
The indicator lights up on the unit.
2Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“PICTURE” tab and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the still 
picture and press [ENTER].
You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.
≥Press [2,1] to display the previous or next still picture.
≥Useful functions during still picture play (➡below).
To stop playing
Press [∫]
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
∫To show the picture properties
Press [STATUS] twice.
To exit the picture properties screen
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
Still pictures cannot be played during recording or transferring 
(dubbing).
Direct Navigator screen icons
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] e.g.,
5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
e.g., SD card drive
SelectPrevious001/001NextSUB MENUPlay
0001Folder 100__DVD000200030004
0005000600070008
0009------------
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) ViewSD CARDMPEG4PICTUREPicture (JPEG) View 
screen
∫To select the still pictures in another folder
(➡page 21, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Folder” and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable, 
you can switch them using [2,1].
Picture protected.
Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF) 
(➡page 44, 68).
0001Folder103__DVD000200030004
0005000600070008
\DCIM
002 101__DVD003102__DVD---
\DCIM\@__DVD
---
004 103__DVD
001 100__DVDDIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) ViewSD CARDMPEG4PICTURE
002 101__DVD003 102 DVD\DCIM\@__DVD \DCIM001 100__DVD
11 / 10  6:53 PMFolder - Picture No.   102 - 0001
Date   11 / 12 / 2003
No.     3 / 9
Shooting date
Useful functions during still picture play
Start Slide Show
Slide IntervalYou can display still pictures one by one with constant interval.
While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press 
[ENTER].
≥To change the display timing
1 Press [3,4] to select “Slide Interval” in step 2 and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2, 1] to select the desired timing (0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].
Rotate1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” 
and press [ENTER].
≥Rotation information will not be stored.
Zoom in
Zoom out
(Only for a still picture with a low 
pixel count)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Zoom in” and press [ENTER].
≥To return the picture to its original size, press [3,4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 
and press [ENTER].
≥When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.
≥The enlargement information will not be stored.
Erase1Press [ERASE].
2Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Start Slide Show
Slide IntervalDPOF Erase Picture
Rotate LEFT Rotate RIGHT
Zoom inRotate LEFT Rotate RIGHT
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Playing MPEG4 titles
 [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only)
Preparation
Insert a disc or a card (➡page 30, 34)
1Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to 
select the drive.
On the main unit, press 
[DRIVE SELECT] several times.
The indicator lights up on the unit.
2Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Switching the Direct Navigator appearance
1Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed.
2Press [3,4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].
≥The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is 
turned off.
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“MPEG4” tab and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title 
and press [ENTER].
You can also select the titles with the numbered buttons.
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
(Mobile hard disk only) To select the MPEG4 titles in another 
folder ➡page 37
To stop playing 
Press [∫].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Direct Navigator screen icons
[Note]
You cannot play MPEG4 titles while recording or transferring 
(dubbing). Regarding MPEG4
≥Compatible formats: SD-Video format conforming (ASF)
Video: MPEG4 conforming
Audio: G.726 conforming (monaural)
≥Bit rate (Including Audio transfer rate as 32 kbps)
Maximum: approx. 100 kbps to 1.5 Mbps
Average: approx. 93 kbps to 1050 kbps
≥Number of pixels: 176k144 (QCIF), 320k240 (QVGA)
Frame rate: 6 fps to 30 fps
≥It is compatible up to 999 files.
≥The picture is enlarged to match the display frame in this unit 
(320k240) so the aspect ratio may differ from that of the 
original picture and the sides of the picture may be cut off.
≥The recording date may differ from that of the actual data.
≥Files that have been recorded on other devices may not be 
correctly displayed on this unit (playback may not be possible or 
the picture or file name may be incorrect). Similarly files 
recorded on this unit may not be correctly displayed on other 
devices.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
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
HDD DVD SD PCHDD
DV DTIME SLIPDRIVE SELECT/x1. 3OPEN/CLOSEPC CARDEJECT
SD CARDPOWER
CHRECTIME SLIP
POWERPOWERPOWERPOWER
DISPLAY
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
ERASEDRIVE SELECT
HDD, DVD, 
SD/PC
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
∫∫
4 5
STATUS
CM SKIP
;
: 9
6 5
11
Numbered 
buttonsHDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator
≥Thumbnail Display≥Table Display
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
Title protected.
tTitle cannot be played 
(e.g. the data is damaged/the file format is not 
compatible with this unit)
The audio cannot be output 
(e.g. the audio was not recorded by G.726)
Title name cannot be entered 
(e.g. the data was recorded on another 
company’s equipment)
e.g.,
SD card drive
SelectPlayPrevious002/002NextSUB MENU
10 10/27 Mon
007008
8 10/27 Mon
- - - - - - - - -- - -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewSD CARDMPEG4PICTURE
MOL005 MOL003
SelectPlayPrevious001/001NextSUB MENU
001
10 10/27 Mon 1:30 PM 10 10/27 Mon  9:25 AM8 10/26 Sun 4:10 PM 86 10/25 Sat 10:05 PM 86 10/25 Sat 10:00 AM
23 10/25 Sat 8:15 AM
23 10/24 Fri 3:30 PM
002
003
004
005
006
007
---
Name Start No. CH Date Day
008
8 10/27 Mon 9:00 PM
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewSD CARDMPEG4PICTURE
MOL005 MOL003 MOL006 MOL007
MOL001 MOL004
MOL009 MOL002
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∫To view the playback status of a MPEG4 title
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
Useful functions during MPEG4 title play
Pa use
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard 
disk only)
Press [;].
The status display will be shown automatically (➡below).
Press again to restart play.
Search
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard 
disk only)
Press [6] or [5].
While searching, the title being played is displayed as a still picture. The elapsed play time display 
will be shown automatically to indicate the current position (➡below).
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 3 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Skip 
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard 
disk only)
Press [:] or [9].
≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
CM Skip
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard 
disk only)
Play restarts from approximately a 
minute later.
Press [CM SKIP].
Repeat play
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard 
disk only)
1 Press [DISPLAY].
2Press [1] twice and press [3,4] to select “Title”.
Title is played repeatedly.
≥To cancel repeat play, press [3,4] to select “OFF” in step 2.
≥Press [DISPLAY] again to clear the on-screen menus.
Erase
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] 
1Press [ERASE].
2Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
11 / 10  6:53 PM
SD Card
PLAY
         0:01.08   T2     π
No display Date and time
Elapsed play 
time Play status
Title number
(Mobile hard disk only)
∫To select the MPEG4 titles in another folder
Select the title in step 4 (➡page 36).
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Select Folder” and press [ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
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Using on-screen menus and Status messages
1Press [DISPLAY].
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, 
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you 
cannot select or change.
2Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
§You may have to use the menus (➡page 30) on the disc to make 
changes.
≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot 
change when there is no recording.
Audio attribute
Language
On-screen menus
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/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
FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY3 4 2 1 
ENTER
STATUS
Disc
VideoAudio
PlaySound track
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OFF
L R Î Digital   2/0 ch
Menu Item Setting
Disc menu–Setting the disc content
Sound track§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The disc’s audio attributes appear.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Select the audio and language (➡below, Audio attribute, 
Language).
Subtitle
§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off 
information)
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡below, 
Language).
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this 
unit. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, 
turn the subtitles off.
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [VCD]
➡page 32, Changing audio during play
Angle
§ [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]
Selects the play method for still pictures.
Slide Show:Plays according to the default order on the disc.
Page:Select the still picture number and play.
≥RANDOM: Plays in random order.
≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.
PBC (Playback control ➡page 69) [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
¢: Others
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This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
§This can also be selected during MPEG4 title playback.
§Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (➡page 14).Status messages appear on the television during operation to show 
the condition of the unit.
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
≥Displayed information are examples.
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main 
functions quickly and easily.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of 
disc.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select an item 
and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Play menu–Change the play sequence
Repeat play
≥All[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)
≥Chapter[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
≥Group[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)
≥PL (Play list)[HDD] [RAM]
≥Title
§[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
≥Tr a c k[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]
Select “OFF” to cancel.
Video menu–Change the picture quality
Picture
≥Normal:Default setting
≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
≥Fine:  Details are sharper
≥Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
≥User: You can make further adjustments.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Detail picture 
adjustment” and press [ENTER].
Contrast
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of 
the picture.
Brightness
Brightens the picture.
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal 
lines.
Color
Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.
Gamma
Increases the brightness of the center ranges to improve 
detail and contrast in dark scenes.
3D NR
Reduces overall noise.
Integrated DNR
Reduces mosaic noise and character smudging.
MPEG-DNR (When any item other than “User” is selected)
You can turn the recommended settings for 3D NR and 
Integrated DNR on and off.
Progressive
§ (➡page 69)
Select “ON” to enable progressive output.
≥Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed.
Transfer
§ [When “Progressive” (➡above) is set to “ON”.]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit 
the type of material being played (➡page 68, Film and 
video).
≥Auto1 (normal):
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and 
appropriately converts it.
≥Auto2:Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content 
in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. 
(Picture distortion may occur depending on the 
content)
≥Video:Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the 
video content is distorted.
Audio menu–Change the sound effect
V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front 
speakers only.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
≥V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings.
Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog 
easier to hear.
Status messages
FUNCTIONS window
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π T2     0:05.14  XP
π T1     0:00.10  SPRemain     π
REC
LR
DVD REC
HDD
PLAY
Title number and elapsed time during 
recording/Recording mode
No displayAvailable recording time 
and recording mode 
Play position within the title
Title number and elapsed time during play/
Recording modeSelected drive/type of disc
Recording or play status/input 
channel
Audio type
Date and timeRecording drive/
Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator
Used HDD 
space
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
DV AUTO RECFLEXIBLE RECORDING
SETUP
DUBBING
DISC SETTING
Connect Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC SPACE LEFT    52:00 SPNETWORK
PLAY LIST
TV GUIDEEPG
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Editing
Editing titles/chapters
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc
[HDD]
–Titles: 500
–Chapters: Approximately 1000 per title
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[RAM] [DVD-R]
–Titles: 99
–Chapters: Approximately 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[Note]
≥Once erased, divided or shortened, it cannot be restored to its 
original state. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot edit during recording, chasing play or transferring 
(dubbing), etc.
≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g. 
dividing a title, etc).Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (➡page 58). [RAM]
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “VIDEO” 
tab and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title.
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “Chapter View”
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit ➡ Step 6.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡above)
6Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Title View.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [HDD] [RAM]
(➡page 32, Create chapters, ➡page 41, Divide Chapter)
You can change the order of chapters and create a play list 
(➡page 42). [HDD] [RAM]
≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing 
(➡page 60). [DVD-R]
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
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 1
RETURN SUB MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATOR
: 9;
HDD, DVD
ChapterTitle
Start End
Chapter Chapter Chapter ChapterTitle
Editing titles/chapters and playing 
chapters
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
SelectPlayPrevious02/02NextSUB MENU
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HDDMPEG4PICTUREVIDEOTitle View screen
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Shorten
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title Enter NameProperties
Edit
Chapter View
Table DisplayErase
Refer to “Title 
operations”.
page 30, Switching the Direct 
Navigator appearance
SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter ViewHDDMPEG4PICTUREVIDEOChapter View screen
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Title View Erase Chapter
Refer to “Chapter 
operations”.
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