Panasonic Dmr E60 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
e.g., DVD-RAM
Not available when playing Video CDs, CDs and MP3 discs.
e.g., DVD-Video
Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.
∫When you have set “TV Type” to “Aspect 4:3 &
480P” or “Aspect 16:9 & 480P” in SETUP (
➜page 9)
Continued on next page.
Play menu
Item Content Remarks
Repeat playEach time you press [3, 4]:
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
PRG: Program Chapter
All Title
PL: Play list ([RAM])OFF
OFF
[VCD] [CD][DVD-A] [MP3]
Tr a c k Tr a c k
All Group
OFF OFF
To cancel: Select “OFF”.≥You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, MP3 discs or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.
≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is
not shown on the unit’s display.
≥[ERASE] does not work while in repeat play mode.
If the Video CD has playback control
1While stopped (the screen saver is
on the television), press the num-
bered buttons to select a track
(➜page 20).
2Select the repeat mode.
Marker[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
(➜page 21)—
Audio menu
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayRepeat play
MarkerOFF
 
† † † † † † † † † †1s10
Item Content Remarks
V.S.S.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The 
effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either 
side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it.
Natural ()Emphasis()OFF
^==========J≥Turn off the surround effects on the other
equipment.
≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect,
with some discs.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
≥V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings
made on this unit’s tuner.
Dialog 
Enhancer[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.
ON()OFF—
Video menu
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayV. S. S.
Dialog EnhancerOFF
OFF
Item Content
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. See 
page 42.
MPEG-DNR(When any item other than “User” is selected)
You can turn the recommended settings for 3D 
NR, block NR, and mosquito NR (➜page 42) on 
and off.
ON()OFF
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
MPEG-DNRNormal
ON
Item Content
Progressive ON:Enables progressive output
OFF:Disables progressive output
Transfer
(When pro-
gressive out-
put is on)Select the method of conversion for progressive 
output to suit the type of material being played 
(➜page 54, Film and video).
Auto1 (normal): For film material
Auto2:For film material (the same as Auto1, but 
able to convert 30-frame-per-second pro-
gressive video.)
Video:For video material
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
MPEG-DNRNormal
ON
ProgressiveAuto 1ONTransfer 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Using on-screen menus
∫When “User” is selected
Select “Detail picture adjustment”.
(“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER])
Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.
Press [3] or [4] until page 2/2 appears.
Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main func-
tions quickly and easily.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
e.g., DVD-RAM
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item.
Refer to the relevant pages for details.
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
≥Some items will be grayed out and cannot be selected if:
– the disc is write protected/the disc is not formatted/there is noth-
ing recorded on the disc.
3Press [ENTER].
Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window disap-
pears. If the operation requires further selections, another
screen appears.
To clear the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Video menu
ContrastIncreases the contrast between light and 
dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7).
BrightnessBrightens the picture (0 to i15).
SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the edges of the hor-
izontal lines (j6 to i6).
ColorAdjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7 
to i7).
GammaIncreases the brightness of the center 
ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark 
scenes (0 to i5).
3D NRReduces overall noise (0 to i4).
Block NRSmoothes block noise (0 to i3).
Mosquito NRReduces the smudging that appears around 
contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).
Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
Video
1/2Contrast
Brightness
Color
Sharpness
0
0
0
0
i
i
i
i
Det
2/2Disc
Video
Audio
PlayPicture
Video
2/20
0
0
0
i
i
i
i
Gamma
3D NR
Block NR
Mosquito NR
DetIconRefer to
DISC SETTING➜page 38, Disc setting
TIMER 
RECORDING➜page 24, Timer recording
SETUP➜page 44, Changing the unit’s settings
JPEG➜page 18, Playing still pictures
➜page 34, Editing still pictures
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR➜page 17, Using the Direct Navigator
➜page 32, Editing programs
RESUME PLAY
➜page 16, Playing discs
PLAY
PLAY FROM TOP[RAM] [DVD-R]
Play will begin with the oldest program 
on the disc (Program 1).
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Play will avoid playing the introductory 
parts and begin playing the contents 
immediately. (The performance of this 
function varies from disc to disc.)
DV  AU TO  R E C➜page 15, DV Automatic Recording
CREATE PLAY
LIST➜page 28, Creating play lists
PLAY LIST➜page 29, Playing play lists
➜page 30, Editing play lists
FLEXIBLE REC➜page 15, Recording the best quality 
pictures in the remaining time—Flexible 
Recording
TOP MENU
➜page 17, When a menu screen 
appears on the television
MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
FUNCTIONSRETURN
FRAME
CM SKIP TIME SLIP
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
DVD-RAM
DISC PROTECTION OFF 
CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFFFUNCTIONS
RETURN ENTER
SELECT
N
S
SETUP
TimeDateCHTIMER RECORDING
N
S
DIRECT NAVIGATORDISC SETTING
RESUME PLAYPLAY LIST
CREATE PLAY LIST
FLEXIBLE RECPLAY FROM TOP
DV AUTO RECJPEG
Using the FUNCTIONS window 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
On-screen displays
Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let
you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit
is in.
≥You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so the first display
does not appear automatically (➜page 45, Display—Status Mes-
sages).
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
e.g., DVD-RAM
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
STATUS
Changing the information displayed
0:50  XP 6/8 10:15 PM
π PRG2  0:05.14  XP
π PRG1  0:00.10  SP
REC
LR
DVD-RAM
REC
LR
DVD-RAM
0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10 Bit RateREC 5.4Mbps  XP
π PLAY 3.1Mbps  SPREC
LR
DVD-RAM
No display
π
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY Remain     π
Display examples
REC
LR
DVD-RAMa
bc
PLAY
cCurrent recording or play status/input channel
and caption (if entered)
REC: Recording
PA U S E: Recording paused
PLAY:Playing;: Playing paused
6: Rewinding5: Fast forwarding
E: Reverse slow-motionD:Slow-motion aDisc indication
bAudio type (➜page 19)
Shows the selected audio type.
≥During reception
Stereo: Stereo is selected
Mono: Monaural is selected
SAP: Secondary audio program is 
selected
(“((” appears when the type you have
selected is actually being received.)
≥During play
LR, R, L: a stereo program is recorded
MAIN, SAP: an SAP program is recorded e.g., DVD-RAM
0:50  XP 6/8 10:15 PM
π PRG2  0:05.14  XP
π PRG1  0:00.10  SPd
e
fg
i
hRemain    
π
1:35 6/9 10:15 PM
Group: RootsMusicTrack: 008 Holy.mp3
d
lmπ G1         T8
Total           8/18
jk
e.g., DVD-RAM
e.g., MP3jSelected group and track name
kSelected group and track number
lSelected track no./Total track no. 
in all groups
mElapsed play time of a track play-
ing dThe current date and time
eElapsed recording time/recording 
mode
fElapsed play time of a program play-
ing/mode at the time of recording
gAvailable recording time and 
recording mode
hApproximate volume of recording
iPlay position in the volume of 
recording
0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10 Bit RateREC 5.4Mbps  XP
π PLAY 3.1Mbps  SPπo
p
n
q
nRecording mode 
or I/P/B display when paused
(➜page 54)
oVideo bit-rate when recordingpVideo bit-rate when playing
qBit-rate display§
Show as Mbps (Megabits per
seconds) during play and
recording, or kbit (kilobits)
while paused.
§The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing is differ-
ent so there may be differences in the figures displayed. (Values are
approximate.) e.g., DVD-RAM 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 46 for details on menu operation.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Summary of settings
Tabs Menus Options
ChannelAntenna System (➜page 7)
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are
set corresponding to the antenna system you select.≥TV≥CATV
Auto Channel Setting (➜page 7)
The unit sets the channels automatically.
Preset Channel Caption (➜page 48)
You can give preset captions to the channels.
Manual Channel Caption (➜page 48)
You can set channel captions manually.
VCR Plusr CH Setting (➜page 8)
Set the guide channels for use with VCR Plusi timer recording.
Set UpOff Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.≥2 hr≥6 hr≥Off
Remote Control Code (➜page 46)
To avoid operating equipment other than the one intended
(when more than one remote controlled item is in the same
area), change the remote control code.
 Set Code 1≥Set Code 2≥Set Code 3
Auto Clock Setting (➜page 47)
The unit adjusts the clock automatically.
Manual Clock Setting (➜page 47)
You can adjust the clock.
Time Zone Adjust (➜page 47)
Adjust the time zone if it was not set correctly after auto clock
setting. This appears only after auto clock setting is complete.≥j1≥0≥i1
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the
clock, channel settings, ratings level, and display language, to
the default settings.≥Ye s≥No
DiscAudio
Choose the audio language. Some discs start in 
a certain language 
despite any 
changes you make 
here.≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code (➜back cover).
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
: If the language selected for “Audio” is not available,
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if
available on that disc.
≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.≥English
≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The password
screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
To enter a password
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it.
≥Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER]. 
≥
The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
: All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.
0 Lock All:  Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
≥Unlock Recorder≥Change Password
≥Change Level≥Temporary Unlock
If you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Press [SETUP] to select “Ratings” again and change ratings.
DVD-Video mode
Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off ” when you change the disc or turn the unit off.
≥On: You can play DVD-Video content on DVD-Audio.
≥Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
Video3-D Y/C Separation
Turn 3-D Y/C separation on or off.≥On: Reduces noise for recording by separating the luminance (Y)
and color (C) signals received from the television station.
≥Off: Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast mov-
ing images.
Hybrid VBR Resolution
Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution
when recording.≥Automatic
:The unit automatically switches resolution rates during
recording. The unit reduces block noise, which occurs dur-
ing MPEG compression, by selecting the optimum rate.
≥Fixed: The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution
rate is not reduced.
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.≥Automatic
≥Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering
occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
≥Frame: Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine pat-
terns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
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RQT6981
Advanced operation
VideoSeamless Play
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.
≥Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded in
LPCM or when using Quick View.≥On: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This may
cause shifting of the points where scenes change. Some
play lists cannot be played seamlessly.
≥Off: The points where scenes in play lists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Black Level Control
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level
control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.≥Input Level (Lighter/Darker
):
Adjusts the black level of the input signal (e.g., L1, L2, L3)
≥Composite & S Video Output Level (Lighter
/Darker):
when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO
OUT terminal
≥Component Video Output Level (Lighter/Normal
/Darker):
when connected to a TV through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y/P
B/PR) terminal
AudioPLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search 
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fast-forward. 
Quick View (➜page 21) does not work if you make the setting “Off ”.
≥On≥Off
– You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.
[DVD-A]
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.≥On≥Off
Select MTS (➜page 19)
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type 
(SAP) when recording to DVD-R or when recording using 
LPCM sound (“Audio Mode for XP Recording” ➜ below).≥Main≥SAP
– You cannot change secondary audio when recording audio to
DVD-R from an external source.
Digital Audio Output 
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➜page 51, [A]).
PCM Down Conversion 
You can select whether or not to convert recorded audio 
sampling rates from 96kHz or 88. 2 kHz (as is if setting 
Off) to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz (if the setting is On).≥
On: If the equipment or connection doesn’t support 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.≥Off: If the equipment or connection does support 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
However, output will be down converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz
regardless of settings if the signal is greater than 176.4 kHz or a copy
guard has been applied to the disc.
Dolby Digital≥Bitstream: Select if the equipment you connected can decode the
signal.
≥PCM: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the
signal.
DTS≥Bitstream: Select if the equipment you connected can decode the
signal.
≥Off
: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the
signal.
Audio Mode for XP Recording
Choose the audio type when recording with XP mode.
≥
Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information
than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM record-
ings may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.
≥Dolby Digital (➜page 54)≥LPCM (➜page 54)
Select Audio CH for DV input (➜page 46)
You can select the kind of sound when recording from the 
unit’s DV terminal.≥Stereo 1
≥Stereo 2 ≥Mix
DisplayStatus Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
Language of Display Message
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.≥English≥Español≥Fra nçai s
Blue Background
Select “Off ” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue 
background when reception is weak.≥On
≥Off
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥Bright
≥Dim
≥Automatic: The display dims during video playback and goes off 
completely when the unit is turned off or on timer 
recording standby. If you press a button the display 
will brighten briefly. (At this time the power consumed 
will be 0.36 W.)
TV 
ScreenTV Type (➜page 9)
Choose the setting to suit your television.≥Aspect 4:3 & 480I≥Aspect 4:3 & 480P
≥Aspect 16:9 & 480I≥Aspect 16:9 & 480P
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥Pan & Scan
 (➜page 54):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).
≥Letterbox (➜page 54):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥4:3: Programs played as recorded.
≥Pan & Scan:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan.≥Letterbox: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the 
letterbox style. Tabs Menus Options
If the equipment you connected can-
not decode the signal, the setting
must be changed to PCM or Off. If not,
signals the equipment cannot process
will be output by this unit, causing
high levels of noise which can dam-
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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
See pages 44 and 45 for menu and option details.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the option and
press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
≥Some items require different operations. Follow the on-screen
instructions, or read the following explanations.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].
When you are finishedPress [SETUP].Panasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote control
system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this
remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control
(the two must match) if you place equipment close together.
≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1While stopped
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Con-
trol Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,
or 3) and press [ENTER].
The remote control code on the unit has been set.
5While pressing [ENTER] on the
remote control, press the numbered
button ([1], [2] or [3]) corresponding
to the code you selected in step 4.
The remote control code on the remote control has been set.
6Press [SETUP]
The following display appears when you use a remote control with a
different code.
If you are trying to use this unit’s remote control, change its code to
match the unit’s (➜ step 5).
Stereo 1 : Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking
place.
Stereo 2 : Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
Mix  :Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
≥L1+L2 are recorded in L and R1+R2 are recorded in R,
except for SAP. In the case of SAP, Stereo 1 is recorded
when recording to DVD-R or if recording in LPCM.
Details of recording are given in “Select MTS” on
page 45.
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
RETURN
SETUP
Numbered
buttons
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Options
Menus Tabs
Changing the remote control code
Audio channel for DV input
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
The unit’s remote control code 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Preparation
If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver
(➜page 50), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto
clock setting. Use manual clock setting if auto clock setting does not
work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area.
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock
Setting” screen appears.
4Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few
hours in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press
[RETURN].) The following screen appears when setting is
complete. Press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time
zone adjust.
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime
(GMT).
EST=GMT s5, CST=GMT s6, MST=GMTs7, PST=GMTs8,
AST=GMT s9, HST=GMTs10, For other areas: xx hr
3Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2, 1] to select the item you
want to change and press [3, 4] to
change the setting.
MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display)
^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J
DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF
If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting
at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on
the last Sunday in October.
TIME ZONE:
EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST
(s5) (s6) (s7) (s8) (s9) (s10)
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J
5Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
[Note]
When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to corre-
spond to the new time zone.
Adjust the time zone (s1 or r1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
3Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or
“r1” and press [ENTER].
The “Set Up” screen (➜ step 2) reappears.
Clock settings
Auto Clock Setting
SELECT
TA B
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings
Auto Clock SettingManual Clock Setting
Re-initialize Setting6 hr
Set Code 1
SETUP
   RETURN
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenChannel
ENTER
Time Zone Adjust0
Proceed with the 
steps described 
below.
SETUP
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
DisplayTV ScreenENTER
Auto Clock Setting
   RETURN
Connect antenna cable and if you use a
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH
then...Channel
Please push the ENTER key.
SETUP
Set Up
DiscVideoAudioDisplay
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CSTChannel
Manual Clock Setting
Time Zone Adjust
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Set Up
ENTER
Manual Clock Setting
   RETURN    CHANGE   SELECT
/:
/SAT PM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Time Zone Adjust
j10i1Channel 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the caption and
then press [1].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold
[3, 4].
5Press [3, 4] to select the channel
corresponding to the caption and
then press [2].
≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station
or if captions have been added manually.
≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL].
≥Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.
6Press [ENTER].
The “Channel” screen reappears.
3Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Chan-
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the channel
and then press [1].
≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station
or if preset captions have been added.
5Press [3, 4] to select the first char-
acter and then press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL].
≥Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.
6Press [2, 1] to return to the Channel
Number column when you are
finished.
Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 as necessary.
7Press [ENTER].
The “Channel” screen reappears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
Other channel settings
Preset Channel Caption
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 CANCEL
RETURN
SETUP
SELECT TA B
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
ChannelProceed with 
the steps 
described 
below.
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenENTER
Preset Caption
Caption
Channel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
   RETURN
PBS
CBSSELECT
Channel
Manual Channel Caption
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Caption
Caption
Channel Number
- - - -
   RETURN
125
1
2
3----
----
----
ENTER
SELECT
Channel
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Caption
Caption
Channel Number
AAAA
   RETURN
6
10
12
23----
----
----
ENTER
SELECT
Channel8---- 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Home Theater
Refer to the relevant pages for details.
Other usesRecord to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page 51)
Record from a video cassette recorder (➜page 52)
Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts
What you want to doHow to do itReference
pagesSettingsReference
pages
Enjoying CATV/Sat-
ellite broadcastsConnect a cable TV box or 
satellite receiver.50Tune to channels correctly. 6, 7
Change the necessary 
settings on the equipment you 
have connected.—
Enjoying more powerful sound
Enjoying 5.1-
channel surround 
sound with Dolby 
Digital and DTS
Digital connection
Connect to an amplifier with 
built-in decoders.51
[A]SETUP—Audio—
Digital Audio Output
≥Set PCM Down Conversion
to suit the equipment.
≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to
suit the equipment.45
Change speaker settings on 
the amplifier.—
Enjoying stereo or 
Dolby Pro LogicAnalog connection
Connect to an analog 
amplifier or system 
component.51
[B]SETUP—Audio—
Digital Audio Output
≥Set PCM Down Conversion
to Off.45
Digital connection
Connect to a digital 
amplifier or system compo-
nent.51
[A]SETUP—Audio—
Digital Audio Output
≥Set PCM Down Conversion
to suit the equipment.
≥Set Dolby Digital to PCM.
≥Set DTS to Off.45
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. 
						

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RQT6981
Advanced operation
Home Theater
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.
You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box or satellite receiver.
≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box/satellite receiver through this unit.
[Note]
When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected,
auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the
clock manually (➜page 47).
≥Change the video input on the television when you want to watch
another program while recording.
≥You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first
selected on the cable TV box or DSS receiver.You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels
if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.≥Change the video input on the television when you want to watch
another program while recording.
≥You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first
selected on the cable TV box.
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
One cable TV box/satellite receiver
RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEOOUT 1 OUT 2
AUDIO 
IN
R     LVIDEO
INVHF/UHF
RF IN
RF IN RF OUT
VHF/UHFOUT IN
To household
home satellite system
(Dishnetwork/DSS) jack To household
cable TV jack Cable TV box DSS receiveror75 ≠ coaxial cable
(included) Audio/Video cable (included)red white yellow
75 ≠ coaxial cable
red white yellowTelevision
This unit
Two cable TV boxes
RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEOOUT 1 OUT 2
AUDIO 
IN
R        LVIDEO
INVHF/UHF
RF IN
OUT1 OUT2
IN OUT
IN
IN2
IN1
IN OUT
To household
cable TV jackConnect with 75 ≠ 
coaxial cable Audio/Video cable
(included)
red white yellowred
Cable TV
box
2-way
splitter Cable TV boxSwitch
box Television
This unitwhite yellow