Panasonic Dmr E60 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT6981
Editing
Repeat to erase other scenes.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].
The new scene is 
inserted before the 
highlighted scene.
Press [3, 4] to select “Next
” and press [ENTER].
(Repeat to add other scenes.)
Repeat to move other scenes.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the place 
where you want to move the scene to 
and press [ENTER].
The scene is moved and inserted before the 
highlighted scene.
[Note]The play list itself is erased if 
you erase all the scenes in it.
∫ Add
∫ Erase ∫ Re-edit ∫ Move
PLAY LISTRe-edit Scenes
0 : 00 . 05StartEnd
Start
1
EndNextExit Scene No.0 : 02 . 08
RETURN ENTERSELECT
0 : 02 . 08
33
PLAY LIST No.3
01
PLAY LIST
Add Scenes
0 : 00 . 05StartEnd3
Start5
EndNextExit Scene No.0 : 00 . 05
RETURN ENTERSELECT
--:--.--
PLAY01
PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the place
where you want to 
add the scene and 
press [ENTER].Press [ENTER] 
at the start point 
of the scene.Press [ENTER] 
at the end point 
of the scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].Press [ENTER] at 
the start point of 
the scene.
PLAYPrev.
[Note]≥ Use [6], [5] and slow-motion (➜ page 20) to find the start and end points.
≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. 
≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.
≥ Play pauses if the end of the last program is reached during this procedure.
≥ You cannot edit still picture images.
≥ Depending on the state of recording, the actual number of play lists or scenes that 
can be recorded may be less than that specified in this manual.
Erase Scenes
Ye s N o Erase this scene?
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
(maximum of 999 scenes)
Press [3, 4] to select “Prev.
” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER]. (Repeat to re-edit other scenes.)
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].
The re-edited 
scene replaces the 
old one.
Press [ENTER] 
at the end point 
of the scene.
Press [2] to select 
“Yes
” and press 
[ENTER].
The selected scene is 
erased from the play 
list.
Press [3, 4, 
2, 1] to select
the scene and
press [ENTER].Once a scene has been 
erased, it is irretrievable. 
Check carefully before 
proceeding. 
						

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RQT6981
Editing
Editing programs
Protection
Ye sNo
Set up Program Protection.
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Shorten
     Segment
– : – – . – –Start– : – – . – –End
StartEndNextExit
0 : 00 . 01
PLAY03
RETURN ENTERSELECT
N
S
Divide
     Program
– : – – . – –Divide
PreviewDivide
Exit
0 : 00 . 01
PLAY03
RETURN ENTERSELECT
N
S
Properties
No.
Date
CH1
6/20/ 2001 TUE
4On 1:02 PM
ENTER
Dinosaur
Time 0:01(SP)
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE
  9 : 00 PMAuto action026/20 WED63
3
1
1
1
1
1
11 : 00 PMUSJ036/20 WED13
ENTERRETURN0   ~   9No TOTAL 3SELECT
016/20 WED410 : 00 AMDinosaur
Erase Program
0 : 58 SP
Erase CancelCorresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.Remaining Recording Time
RETURN
ENTERSELECTThe program, and play lists 
created from it, are erased 
irretrievably when you use this 
procedure. Check carefully before 
proceeding.
Erase Program
Enter Title
Properties
[RAM]
If set, this will protect the program 
from accidental erasure.
Shorten Segment Operation
Press 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the program.
≥ You can also select programs
by entering a 2-digit number 
with the numbered buttons.
e.g., “5”:  [0] ➜ [5]  
Press [1] so the 
submenu appears.
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop set up processPress [RETURN].
For your reference
You can only perform operations for 
“Properties” if the disc is write-
protected. Release protection
 
(cartridge ➜ page 10, disc ➜ page 
38) to access other items. [RAM][RAM] [DVD-R]
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Program information (e.g., time and 
date) is shown.
Protection
The program segment, and play 
list scenes created from it, are 
erased irretrievably when you use 
this procedure. Check carefully 
before proceeding.
[RAM]
Divide Program
[RAM]
Select a point at which to divide the 
program into two.
Entering text ➜ page 27
You must be sure you wish to 
divide a program because once a 
program has been divided,
it cannot be returned to its 
original form. [RAM] [DVD-R]
ENTER
_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1002345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
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SPACE
SETERASE
SELECT
0100PQRS p
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:
; ––
RETURN
π;
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
4
56
789
0
100
RETURN
3, 4, 2, 1ENTER Numbered 
buttons
6, 5
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR 
						

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RQT6981
Editing
[Note]≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after 
   erasing short programs.
≥ Computer data cannot be erased.
≥ The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when 
    you erase programs.
The lock symbol 
appears when the 
program is write-
protected.
Press [2] to set 
protection and press 
[ENTER].
[Note]≥ Use [6], [5] and slow-motion (➜ page 20) to find the start and end points. 
≥ Play pauses if the end of the program is reached during this procedure.
≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.
≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. 
≥ You cannot specify points on still pictures in the program.
≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short segments.Repeat to enter other sections.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” and 
press [ENTER]. 
Press [2] to 
select “Erase
” 
and press 
[ENTER]. 
Press [3, 4] to select “Next” and press [ENTER], then press [2] to 
select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
Press [2] to select 
“Divide
” and press 
[ENTER].
The program is divided.
0:19  SP Remaining Recording Time
Shorten Segment
Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.
Erase Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE014
02 6
03
133
3
1
1
1
1
1
ENTER0   ~   9No TOTAL 3SELECTRETURN
Shorten
     Segment
0 : 00 . 01Start– : – – . – –End3
StartEndNextExit
0 : 00 . 01
PLAY03
RETURN ENTERSELECT
N
S
0 : 00 . 01StartEnd3
StartEndNextExit
0 : 10 . 15
RETURN ENTERSELECT
0 : 10 . 15
N
SShorten
     Segment03
3
Divide Program
Divide Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Press [2] to 
select “Erase
” and 
press [ENTER].
The program is erased.
Press [ENTER] at 
the end point of the 
section you want to 
erase.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].Once you divide the program,  
it will not be restored to the original.
[Note]≥ The divided programs retain the title and CPRM property (➜ page 
54) of the original program.
≥ 
A minute portion of the recording directly preceding the division
point may be lost.
≥ It is not possible to carry out Divide Program in the following cases:
   –when the program is extremely short.
   –when the total number of programs is more than 99.
To confirm the division pointPress [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (Play will 
begin from a point 10 seconds prior to and after the division 
point.)
To change the division pointPress [3, 4] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER] at the point 
you want to change.
  9 : 00 PMAuto action6/20 WED
11 : 00 PMUSJ6/20 WED6/20 WED 10 : 00 AM
Dinosaur
Press [ENTER] at 
the point you want 
to divide the 
program.
Press 
[ENTER] at 
the start point 
of the section 
you want to 
erase. 
						

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RQT6981
Editing
Editing still pictures
JPEG
JPEG1/2INPUTSD card        100_PANA
Album
Slide Show
Copy
All copy of the card
RETURNENTERSELECT
ENTERRETURN
SELECT
INPUTJPEG
COPY
1 / 1Prev. Next--------
--------
----
000100020003
0004
FolderCopySD card           100_PANA
0   –   9 Select Page
RETURN
JPEG
ALL COPY
Copy all JPEG from the card.
Copy from
SD cardSD card
Copy toDVD
All copyCancel
ALL COPY OF THE CARD
ENTERRETURN
JPEG
INPUT
0   –   9  No
PC cardDVD
SD card
\DCIM\@_PANASD card          100_PANA
100_PANA
101_DVD
           0043       0045
001
002
Picture 
File
3
3
\JPEG\DCIM001
[SD/CARD] [RAM]
You can select the folder for 
editing. 
INPUT
Displaying still pictures (Album Display) ➜ page 18
Album
Copy Operation
e.g., SD card: First page
Slide Show
[SD/CARD] !# [RAM]
You can copy the whole folder or 
selected still pictures to memory 
card or DVD-RAM.
(maximum of 300 folders, 3000 
files)
To display still pictures one by one with constant interval (Slide 
Show) ➜ page 19
[Note]≥ When there is no folder in the copying drive, a new folder will be created.
≥ When there is a folder in the copying drive, copying will continue from the last of the 
existing still pictures.
≥ When copying a folder, any files in the folder besides the still pictures are also copied.
≥ Folders lower than the folder to be copied will not be copied.
≥ If the space on the copying drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied 
exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway through.
≥ If no title has been entered for the folder at the copying drive, the title from the copying 
source will be entered. It is recommended that the title is entered at the copying source.
≥ After copying, it may take some time to download the copying source information.
≥ Print (DPOF) number setting (➜ page 36) is not transferred.
All copy of the card
[SD/CARD] # [RAM]
You can copy the whole contents of 
the memory card to DVD-RAM.
(maximum of 300 folders, 3000 
files)
[Note]≥ A new folder will be created in the copying drive.
≥ All compatible files in the folder are copied even if not still pictures.
≥ Folders lower than the folder to be copied will not be copied.
≥ If the space on the copying drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied 
exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway through.
≥ After copying, it may take some time to download the copying source information.
≥ Print (DPOF) number setting (➜ page 36) is not transferred.
To insert/remove the SD/PC card(➜ page 18) 
When the “SD” or “CARD” indicator in the 
unit display is flashing, the card is being 
read from or written to. Do not turn off the 
power or remove the card. Such action 
may result in malfunction or loss of the 
card’s contents.
To stop set up processPress [RETURN].
≥ You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select 
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].
[Note]You can only perform operations for 
“INPUT”, “Album” and “Slide Show” if the 
card is set to Write Protect ([SD/CARD] ➜ 
page 11) or Folder Protect ([SD/CARD] 
[RAM] ➜ page 36) or if Disc Protection 
([RAM] ➜ page 38) or Cartridge Protection 
is activated ([RAM] ➜ page 10). Deactivate 
the protection to access other items.While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “JPEG” and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
To select a folder other than the 
one currently being displayed, 
first highlight “INPUT” and press 
[ENTER].
Erase, Protect, Print (DPOF) ➜ page 36
Settings 
➜ page 19, “To change the display timing”
 
➜ page 36, “Format”
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
:, 9 
						

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RQT6981
Editing
0001
[Note]≥ “Picture” and “File” refer to numbers inside the 
folder selected. Lower files are not included.
≥ If there is more than one upper folder, pressing 
[:], [9] will switch between them (➜ page 11, 
Still picture folder structure).
Press [2, 1] to 
select “SD card” or 
“PC card”.   Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “All 
copy” and press [ENTER].
All still pictures are copied, and ALL COPY 
screen reappears.
[Note]Still pictures are copied but non-compatible files and folders will not copied.  
(➜ page 11). 
To select still pictures one by onePress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and press 
[ENTER]. (A check mark appears on the still picture.)
To select all the still pictures in the folderPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER]. 
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)
To erase check marksPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the folder or still picture with the 
check mark and press [ENTER].
To select the copying driveWhile the confirmation screen is displayed
1. Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER].
2. Press [2] and [3, 4] to select the drive.
3. Press [1] and [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
≥ Some folders cannot be copied to [➜ page 11, Still picture folder 
structure (indicated by §)].
Press [3,4] to 
select still picture’s 
folder and press 
[ENTER]. Press [2] and 
[3,4] to select 
the drive and 
press [1].To enter the folder’s titleAfter selecting the still picture’s folder, press [1] to select “Folder 
Title” and press [ENTER].
(➜page 27, Entering text)
≥ You can enter up to 36 characters.
≥ Folder titles entered using this unit will only be displayed using 
this unit. Folders entered using this unit are written to the 
TITLE.DVD file.
≥ If there is not enough space for the entry or if the limit for the 
number of files has  been exceeded (➜page 11, Still pictures), 
the title cannot be entered.
Select the 
copying 
drive.  
(➜ below)
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select “Copy” 
and press [ENTER].
Copying of still pictures 
begins.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select “Copy” 
and press [ENTER].
A confirmation screen 
appears.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
folder or still picture and press 
[ENTER]. 
(See below)
A check mark appears on 
the still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you select more than one 
still picture. 
						

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RQT6981
Editing
Editing still pictures
JPEG
JPEG2/2SD card          100_PANA
Erase
Protect
Print (DPOF)
Settings
RETURNENTER
SELECT
ENTERRETURN
SELECT
INPUTJPEG
ERASE
1 / 1Prev. Next--------
--------
----
000100020003
0004
FolderEraseSD  card         100_PANA
0   –   9Select Page
ENTERRETURN
SELECT
INPUTJPEG
PROTECT
1 / 1Prev. Next--------
--------
----
000100020003
0004
FolderSet UpCancelSD card          100_PANA
0   –   9Select Page
ENTERRETURN
INPUTJPEG
DPOF
1 / 1Prev.
Next--------
--------
----
000100020003
0004
WholeSet UpSD card          100_PANA
0   –   9Select Page
SELECT
[SD/CARD] [RAM]
You can erase whole folders or 
selected still pictures.
Erase
[SD/CARD] [RAM]
You can set protection for whole 
folders or for individual still pictures.
Protect
Print (DPOF) Operation
e.g., SD card: Second page
To insert/remove the SD/PC card
(➜ page 18) 
When the “SD” or “CARD” indicator in the 
unit display is flashing, the card is being 
read from or written to. Do not turn off the 
power or remove the card. Such action 
may result in malfunction or loss of the 
card’s contents.
To stop set up processPress [RETURN].
≥ You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select 
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].
[Note]You can only perform operations for “Slide 
Show” in “Settings” if the card is set to 
Write Protect ([SD/CARD] ➜ page 11) or 
Folder Protect ([SD/CARD] [RAM] ➜ page 
36) or if Disc Protection ([RAM] ➜ page 38) 
or Cartridge Protection is activated ([RAM] 
➜ page 10). Deactivate the protection to 
access other items.
Settings
[SD/CARD] 
You can select a whole folder or 
individual pictures for printing and 
specify the number of prints to be 
made (maximum 999 files).
[Note]≥ Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards.
≥ Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.
≥ Settings cannot be made if there is no remaining space on the memory card.
≥ All settings made on other equipment, except the number of prints, will be canceled.
Slide Show
Format [Note]
≥ When you erase folders, files other than still pictures in the folder are also 
erased.
≥ Folders lower than the folder to be erased will not be erased.
≥ To erase files other than still pictures, select the folder containing the file and 
erase.
[SD/CARD] 
You can erase all still pictures 
in the memory card.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “JPEG” and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
To select a folder other than the 
one currently being displayed, 
first highlight “INPUT” and press 
[ENTER] (➜ page 34). While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
≥ “INPUT”, “Copy” and “All copy of the card” ➜ page 34
≥ “Album” ➜ page 18, Displaying still pictures (Album Display)
≥ “Slide Show” ➜ page 19, To display still pictures one by one 
with constant interval (Slide Show)
[SD/CARD] [RAM]
To display still pictures one by one 
with constant interval (Slide Show) 
➜ page 19
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER 
						

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RQT6981
Editing
0001
0001
0001
Press [2] to 
select “Start”  and 
press [ENTER].
Format begins. Once activated, material 
cannot be returned to its 
original form. Check 
carefully before 
proceeding.
Once activated, recorded 
contents (including protected 
still pictures and computer 
data) will be completely erased. 
Check carefully before 
proceeding.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
still picture and press [ENTER].
A check mark appears on  
the still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you erase more than one still 
picture.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select 
“Erase” 
and press [ENTER].A confirmation screen 
appears.
Press [2] to select 
“
Erase” and press 
[ENTER].
Selected still pictures are 
erased, and the still 
picture select screen 
reappears.
To select all the still pictures in the folderPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)
To change print (DPOF) settings1. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Whole” or a still picture with the DPOF 
mark and press [ENTER].
2. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set Up” and press [ENTER].
3. Press [2, 1] to change the print setting
≥ The print setting will be canceled if you set the number of print to “0”.
4. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set” and press [ENTER].
To erase check marksPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the folder or still picture with the check 
mark and press [ENTER].
To select all the still pictures in the folderPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)To erase check marksPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the folder or still picture with the check 
mark and press [ENTER].
To select all the still pictures in the folderPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Whole” and press [ENTER].
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks 
inputted separately will be erased.)
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and 
press [ENTER].
A check mark appears on the still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you set protection of more than one still picture.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “Set Up” or 
“Cancel” and press 
[ENTER].Press [2] to select 
“Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
The lock symbol appears 
on the still picture when 
the still picture is 
protected.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
still picture and press [ENTER].
A check mark appears on the 
still picture.
≥ Repeat this if you print more than one still 
picture.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select “Set Up” 
and press [ENTER].Press [2, 1] to 
set number of 
print (0 to 9).Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select “Set” and 
press [ENTER].
The DPOF mark 
appears if you set 
one or more 
pictures to print.
Press [2] to 
select 
“Yes” 
and press 
[ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to 
select “SD  card” 
or “PC card” and 
press [ENTER].   [Note] 
The memory cards formatted on this unit 
            may not be usable on other equipment.
Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure. 
						

							38
RQT6981
Editing
Disc setting
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Enter Title
[RAM]
If set, this will protect the disc from 
accidental erasure.
Disc Protection
Format
Finalize
[DVD-R](DVD-R recorded on this unit only)
You can play DVD-R on compatible 
DVD players by finalizing them on 
this unit, effectively making them into 
DVD-Video.
For your reference
The markers you entered (➜ page 
21) will be lost.
Prog #
Disc Protection
DISC SETTING
Enter Title
Off
FormatRETURNENTERSELECT
7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)
DISC SETTING
Disc Protection
Set up Disc Protection.
Ye s N o
Format disc
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Is it OK to start formatting the disc?
Ye s N o
Finalize
This will take approximately 10 minutes.
Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?
Ye s N o
Operation
To stop set up process
Press [RETURN].
Erase all programs
Erase all programs
All programs and PLAY LISTs will 
be erased.
Is it OK to start erasing all programs?
Ye s N o
Entering text ➜ page 27
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “DISC  SETTING”
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
Erase all programs[RAM]
All programs and play lists created 
from them will be erased 
irretrievably 
when you use this 
procedure. Check carefully 
before proceeding.
Preparation
Release protection (cartridge ➜ page 10, program ➜ page 32, disc ➜ above) before proceeding.
[RAM]Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. 
Format them before using them in 
this unit. Formatting also allows you 
to erase the entire contents of a disc.
ENTER
_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1002345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$¢
&
klON@
n]_o[
SPACE
SETERASE
SELECT
0100PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`^| 
! ?\
.
,

:
; ––
RETURN
π;
Preparation≥ Release protection (cartridge ➜page 10) before proceeding.≥ If the disc is dirty, clean it with the
recommended cleaner (➜  
page 54) before formatting.
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
e.g., DVD-RAM
Formatting erases all 
contents on the disc, 
including computer data. 
Check carefully before 
proceeding.
FUNCTIONS
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
4
56
789
0
100 
						

							39
RQT6981
Editing
The lock symbol appears
closed when the disc is
write-protected.
Press [2] to set disc 
protection and press 
[ENTER]. 
[Note]
≥ Computer data and still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) cannot be 
erased.
≥ Erase does not work if one or more programs are protected.Press [2] to select 
“Start
” and press 
[ENTER].
DISC SETTING
RETURNENTERSELECT
Prog # 7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)
Disc ProtectionEnter Title
On
FormatErase all programs
[Note]
≥ Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This 
will render the disc unusable.
≥ Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
After finalizing..≥ You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles
and erasing programs.
≥ Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into about 
five-minute chapters.
≥ These DVD-R can be played on other Panasonic DVD 
players, but this is not guaranteed. Play may not be possible 
due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition 
of the recording. Play the disc using this unit if you
  experience problems with other equipment.
  Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about 
DV D s . http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R 
[Note]
≥ Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Formatting the disc” is on the television. This 
can render the disc unusable.
≥ Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.
≥ The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even
if you have set program or disc protection.
≥ It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot
format it.
≥ Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
To stop formattingPress [RETURN].
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The 
disc must be reformatted if you do this.
Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure.Press [2]
to select
“Yes
” and
press 
[ENTER].
Press
[ENTER]
to complete
the procedure.Press [2]
to select
“Yes
” and
press 
[ENTER].Press [2] to
select “Start
” and
press [ENTER].
Formatting starts.
≥ A message appears when 
formatting is finished.
Press [2] to
select “Start
” and
press [ENTER].
Finalizing starts.
≥ A message appears when 
finalizing is finished.
Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].All programs 
and play lists 
are erased. 
						

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Advanced operation
Using on-screen menus
1Press [DISPLAY].
e.g., DVD-RAM
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.
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
For your reference
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
≥Some items can also be changed with the numbered buttons.
≥The screens depend on the disc contents.
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and
disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or
change.Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.
e.g., DVD-RAM
[A]Soundtrack/Subtitle language
[B]Audio attributes
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
 
.1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there
is no subwoofer signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2:  Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
For your reference
≥When playing back recordings of SAP broadcasts, “1+1 ch” will be
displayed.
≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are
recorded on the disc.
≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles
only by using the disc’s menus.
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the
subtitles off.
Common procedures
DV DTV
INPUT SELECTVCR Plus+OPEN/CLOSETV/VIDEO
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
123
DV D T V
4
56
789
0
100
FRAMECM SKIP TIME SLIP
ERASE
RECPROG/CHECKADD/DLT
F RecREC MODESTATUSMARKER
AUDIOSETUPDISPLAYPOSITION
MEMORY
POWER
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
DISPLAY
Numbered
buttons
Disc
Video
Audio
PlaySound track
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OFF
L R
Î Digital   2/0 ch
Menu Item Setting
Disc menu
Item Content
Sound track Soundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
See [A] below.
Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
See [B] below.
Karaoke vocals, on and off
(Karaoke [DVD-V] only)
Solo: ON()OFF
Duet: OFF()V1+V2()V1()V2
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Subtitle Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
See [A] below.
Subtitle on/off [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 
Angle Angle number [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
STILL-
PPage Still picture number [DVD-A]
≥When “Return” is displayed
Select “Return” and press [ENTER] to return
to the default page.
≥When “RANDOM” is displayed
Select “RANDOM” and press [ENTER], the
picture changes randomly each time you
press [ENTER].
Slide 
Show(Display only) [DVD-A]
Audio channel [RAM] [VCD] (➜page 19)
PBC Playback control on/off [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback con-
trol) is on or off.
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese
KO R : Ko re a n
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
¢: Others
Disc
Video
Audio
PlaySound track
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OFF
L R Î Digital   2/0 ch
e.g., 3/2 .1ch