Panasonic Dmr E75 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, 
refer to page 46.
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure 
prevention tab. 
(l48)
[2]Press [CH, W, X] to select the TV station.
≥If you keep pressing these buttons, the channels change 
quickly.
≥You can also select channels with the numeric buttons.
TV Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CATV Mode (Cable)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]
[3]Press [REC MODE] to select the tape speed.
Each time you press the button:
SP>EP>VP>SP
[4]Press [¥, VHS REC] to start recording.
∫To pause Recording
Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press it again to restart recording.)
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP]. 
Note:
≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not 
possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit. It 
records in normal VHS system.
≥You cannot play VP recording on other equipment.
≥You cannot change channels while recording. You can change 
channels while in pause mode.
≥When recording is paused for more than 5 minutes, the unit returns 
to stop mode.
∫To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time
[1]Select “TAPE SELECT” from the on screen display and select the 
corresponding tape length. (l56)
[2]Press [STATUS].
The display changes as follows each time [STATUS] is pressed.
Clock  )Counter  )Remaining Tape Time  )Clock
≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending 
on the tape used.
∫To specify a time to stop recording
While recording
Press [¥, VHS REC] to select the recording time.
≥On the main unit, press [¥, REC].
Unit’s Display
Each time you press the button:
Counter (cancel) # 0:30 # 1:00 # 1:30
^-------  4:00 ! 3:00 ! 2:00 !--------}
For your reference
≥This does not work during timer recording.
≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫,STOP].
≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or 
channel while recording is paused.
[1]Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to 
“TV”.
[2]Press TV’s [CH, W, X] to select the desired TV 
channel.
For your reference
≥You can also do this if the unit is making a timer recording.
≥The recording is unaffected.
You can watch play or record discs while recording. The recording 
will not be affected.
≥DVD playback (l21)
≥DVD recording (l26)
-When a tuner channel is being recorded on VHS, you can only 
record the same channel on DVD.
Recording TV programs
Tape speed
SP: You can record the length shown on the tape.
EP: Three times the length of SP mode.
VP: Five times the length of SP mode.
≥To have a longer recording capacity, select “EP” or “VP”.
≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the 
tape for a long period, select “SP”.
≥This unit can play tapes recorded with LP mode on other 
equipment (“LP” lights on the display).
VP mode:
≥“VP” flashes on the unit’s display for 8 seconds after recording 
has started.
≥A tape recorded in VP mode by this unit cannot be played 
back by other VCRs. It is recommended to distinguish it from 
other tapes by indicating “VP” on the tape label, etc.
≥It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing 
tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with 
some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (l50).
Watching the TV while recording
Playing/Recording DVD while recording
VHS
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Timer Recording
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, 
refer to page 46.
≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
≥Press [VHS].
Entering the PlusCode numbers is an easy way of timer recording. 
You can find these codes in TV listings in newspapers and 
magazines.
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR 
Plusi system does not work. Program the timer recording 
manually (l right). 
[1]Press [VCR Plus_].
[2]Press the numeric buttons to enter the 
PlusCode
 number.
≥Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
[3]Press [ENTER].
Confirm the program 
and correct it if 
necessary using [3, 
4, 2, 1]. (l right, 
step 3).
≥“INVALID ENTRY” is displayed when you enter the wrong 
PlusCode number. Reenter the PlusCode number.
[4]If the program is correct
Press [ENTER].
≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.
[5]Press [RETURN].
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the 
channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before timer 
recording starts.
[1]Press [PROG/CHECK].
≥Make sure “NEW TIMER PROGRAM” is selected.
[2]Press [ENTER].
[3]Use [1] to move 
and change the 
items with 
[3,4].
≥You may use the 
numeric buttons to 
enter “CH”.
≥CH (Program Position/TV Station Name)
≥DATE
You can also make a daily or weekly program.
≥ON (start time)/OFF (finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if 
you hold down the button.
≥Tape speed
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording 
mode.
SP,.EP,.VP,.A°,.SP... (l51)
°Auto SP/EP mode (l53) 
[4]Press [ENTER] when you have finished making 
changes.
≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.
≥To continue programming:
Select “NEW TIMER PROGRAM” and repeat steps 2–4.
[5]Press [RETURN].
Note
≥“ ” and “1” flashes when the unit cannot perform timer 
recording (e.g., video cassette with no prevention tab or no video 
casette in the cassette compartment).
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself 
when TV programs are recorded using VCR Plus_ system.
≥If you set “DST” (Daylight Saving Time) to “ON” when manually 
setting the clock (l46), timer recording may not work when 
summer switches to winter and vice versa.
∫To stop recording while a program is working
Press [∫, STOP], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. 
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
∫Caution for Timer recording
Timer recording automatically starts at the set time.
≥Timer recording can be started whether the unit is turned on or 
off. When the unit is turned off, the sound and the video cannot 
be outputted to the TV.
Using VCR Plus_ system
VHS
RETURN VCR Plusi
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C VHS RECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVD
POWER
TIME SLIP
CHAPTER
JET REW
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD ERASE
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
Numeric
Buttons
VCR Plus+
R 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
ssssssss
TIMER
PROGRAMR 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
 CH  DATE  ON  OFF  25 13WE 10:12 AM 10:30 AM S P
Manual programming
CH DATE  ON OFF 
  25  13WE  10:12 AM  10:30 AM  S P
  NEW TIMER  PROGRAMHighlighted line 
is ready for 
programming.
TIMER
PROGRAMR 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
 CH  DATE  ON  OFF  ss ssss s : ss s : ss s    s
TIMER
PROGRAMR 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
 CH  DATE  ON  OFF  6 SA 6:00 PM 7:00 PM S P
VHS
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53
If, at the beginning of a timer program, there is not enough tape 
remaining to complete the recording, the SP/EP function will 
automatically run the tape at EP speed. This ensures that the entire 
program will be recorded. If EP mode is not enough to stretch the 
remaining tape to fit the whole program you will not be able to record 
all of the TV program.
≥It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.
≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l56)
≥Some tapes may not work correctly.
≥If the tape speed changes from SP to EP during a timer recording, 
some brief picture distortion occurs at that point.
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer 
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Press [PROG/CHECK].
[2]Press [3, 4] to select the program.
[3]Press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] to delete,
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
or press [ENTER] to change.
The timer recording setting screen appears.
[4]If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [RETURN]. 
For your reference
≥Programs that failed to record are not deleted from the list 
immediately, but are deleted from the list automatically at 4 a.m. 
two days later.Timer recording for TV programs cannot be executed on both DVD 
and VHS at the same time.
Make sure the timer recording start times do not overlap on both 
DVD (l29) and VHS (l left) timer-programming screens.
When the timer recording settings overlap:
≥When the start time of both timer recordings is the same, the timer 
recording of DVD has priority.
≥When tuner channels are specified in timer recordings on both VHS 
and DVD, only one timer recording can be started.
≥When the interval between the first timer recording and the second 
timer recording on DVD is 1 minute or less as shown below, the 
second timer recording on DVD has priority over the timer 
recording on VHS even if its start time is later than the timer 
recording on VHS.
Auto SP/EP mode
Check, change or delete programs
Timer programming
Video tape1st program
(30 min.)
30 min. at SP2nd program (60 min.)
15 min.
at SP45min.
at EP
CH DATE  ON OFF 
  6  SA  6:00 PM  7:00 PM  S P
  25  13WE  10:12 AM  10:30 AM  S P
  NEW TIMER  PROGRAM
Cautions for using timer recording on 
DVD and VHS
1 minute 
4 CH
10 CH 2 CH
VHS DVD
VHS
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Advanced Operations
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
This unit can display a list of the recorded programs on the inserted 
tape on the TV screen. You can then select the desired program, and 
this unit will quickly reach its beginning and start playback.
Preparation
≥The tape length of the inserted tape must be set correctly. (l56)
≥The unit must not be in timer recording.
≥A program of at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the tape.
[1]Press [VHS MENU] to display the VHS MENU.
[2]Press [3, 4] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” 
and then select “ON” with [2, 1].
[3]Record programs 
(l51, 52).
The unit makes the list as you record.
[1]Press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR].
≥When [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR] is 
pressed during play, 
playback stops and 
the Direct Navigator 
list appears.
[2]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] several times to 
select the program.
≥Every time you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], the highlight 
moves upwards.
≥After 3 seconds, the unit starts to search for the beginning of 
the selected program and playback will start automatically.
∫To cancel the Direct Navigator list
Press [VHS MENU].
∫To delete the Direct Navigator data of a single video 
cassette tape
Keep [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] pressed for more than 5 seconds while 
the Direct Navigator list appears.
“- -” appears on the list.
∫To delete all the Direct Navigator data stored in the 
unit’s memory 
(l56)
∫To Demonstrate the Direct Navigator Function
Keep [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] pressed for more than 5 seconds 
without inserting a video cassette.Direct Navigator
∫ To save Direct Navigator data
VHS
VHS MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
∫
3, 4, 2, 1
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
, 9
VHS MENUOSD    ¥ ON  OFF
TAPE SELECT
 
¥ T120 T160  T180
BLUE BACK     ¥ ON OFF
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   ¥ ON  OFF
DELETE NAVIDATA   ¥ NO YES
JET SEARCH     t 27 ¥ t 35
SELECT
END:          j/i 
: MENU
∫ Selecting programs to play
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
 1  10/18  10:30 PM MUSIC
 124  10/19  3:00 PM  SPORT
 5  10/21  10:15 AM
 A2  10/25  8:30 PM
 3  10/27  9:30 AM EDUCA  CH  DATE  ON  CATEGORY
VHS
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You can find what kind of 
programs are recorded 
with the character and the 
icon indicators.
Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR].
[2]Press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR] 
several times to 
select the program and press [1].
[3]Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
 to select the desired 
category.
[4]Press [VHS MENU].
Note:
≥The Direct Navigator list is stored on each tape. Up to 20 tapes and 
50 programs can be registered.
≥The Direct Navigator program list displays up to 14 programs. If you 
have already stored 14 programs on a tape and then store another 
one, the oldest item is replaced.
≥Signals approximately 10 seconds before and after the current tape 
position are checked. During checking, “CHECKING DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR DATA.” is displayed on the TV screen.
≥Checking cannot be performed properly where there are no 
signals, such as unrecorded portions of the tape. In this case, press 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR] at a portion of the tape where a program 
has been recorded on this unit. When a signal still cannot be found, 
the message “CAN NOT FIND DIRECT NAVIGATOR DATA.” 
appears on the TV.
≥“REMAINING PROGRAM 0 DELETE DIRECT NAVIGATOR 
DATA.” appears when you try to store more than 50 programs. The 
new item is added and the oldest item is deleted.
≥“REMAINING CASSETTE 0 FOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR DELETE 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR DATA.” appears when you try to store items 
for more than 20 tapes. Programs recorded without deleting data 
as instructed are not registered in the list.
≥The list does not appear when playing tapes recorded on other 
equipment.
≥When recording over the same location on a tape, it may not work 
correctly.When playback starts after searching with the Direct Navigator 
function or the index search function, recorded programming data 
(called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 
5 seconds.
Preparation
≥Display the unit’s picture on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
≥Be sure to set “OSD” in the “VHS MENU” to “ON”. (l56)
On Screen Display
Note:
≥Time Stamp may not appear if the beginning of the Direct Navigator 
data is not recorded 25 minutes before and after the current tape 
position even when index signals are recorded.
This unit automatically records special index signals on the tape 
every time a recording is started. The index search function makes 
use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired 
program quickly and easily.
Preparation
≥Display the unit’s picture on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
≥Insert a recorded video cassette.
While stopped or during normal play
Press [: ] or [ 9].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
∫To cancel the Index Search or to stop playback
Press [∫, STOP].
Note:
≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.
≥When you press either one of the button too much, you can control 
the number of skips by pressing the opposite button.
≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal 
is located.
≥This feature may not work correctly if the marks are too close 
together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.
∫ Set the category
CategoryIndicatorIcon
MOVIE MOVIE
MUSIC MUSIC
DRAMA DRAMA
EDUCATION EDUCA
DOCUMENTARY DOCUM
SPORTS SPORT
CHILDREN CHILD
NEWS NEWS
OTHERS OTHER
END : MENU CATEGORY SETTING
≥MOVIE
≥MUSIC
≥DRAMA
≥EDUCA
≥DOCUM
≥SPORT
≥CHILD
≥NEWS
≥OTHER
≥–––––
SELECT: 
To Check the Recorded Programming 
Data (Time Stamp Function)
VHS Index Search System (VISS)
∫Index signals are recorded in the following cases.
≥When a recording is started by pressing [¥, VHS REC].
≥When timer recording is activated.
CH 210/26. TH ON  8:02PM
VHS
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Various Settings
Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
[1]While stopped
Press [VHS MENU].
[2]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item.
[3]Use [2, 1] to change the setting.
∫To exit the settings screen
Press [VHS MENU]This description shows the initial settings for this unit. For 
details on menu operation (l left).
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
∫VHS MENU
OSD 
(l57)
[ON
] [OFF]
TAPE SELECT
Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct 
remaining time.
[T120
] [T160] [T180]
[T120
]: T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes
[T160]: T140 and T160 tapes
[T180]: T180 tapes
BLUE BACK
[ON] [OFF]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (l54)
[ON] [OFF
]
DELETE NAVIDATA
Delete all the Navigation data registered in the unit.
≥To delete data on a single tape (l54).
[NO
] [YES]
[YES]: Then press [ENTER] when you want to delete all the 
Direct Navigator data.
JET SEARCH (l49)
Set the speed for JET SEARCH when playing EP and VP tapes.
≥It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP mode at 
approx. 27 or 35 times speed.
[k27] [k
35]
[k27]: Select [k27] if the picture is poor at [k35]
Changing the unit’s settings
∫ Common procedures
VHS
VHS MENU AUDIO
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
STATUS
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C VHS RECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBING
POWER
TIME SLIP
CHAPTER
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD ERASE
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
VHS MENU
SELECT
END:          j/i 
: MENUOSD    ¥ ON  OFF
TAPE SELECT
 
¥ T120 T160  T180
BLUE BACK     ¥ ON OFF
DIRECT NAVIGATOR    ON ¥ OFF
DELETE NAVIDATA   ¥ NO YES
JET SEARCH     t 27 ¥ t 35
Summary of settings
ONMessages appear on the TV for about 5 seconds after 
you perform operations.
≥The on screen display will always appear on the TV 
screen during rewind, Jet Rewind and fast forward.
OFFMessages do not appear.
ONThe screen shows a blue background when you play 
unrecorded portions.
OffThe blue background function is deactivated.
ONDirect Navigator data automatically registered.
OFFData not registered.
VHS
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57
To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS MENU” to 
“ON” (l56).
Press [STATUS].
The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 
seconds.
Note:
≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play.
≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback 
tape or the input signal.When a stereo and/or SAP broadcast is received, “STEREO” or 
“SAP” light to show the type of broadcast.
∫When playing a tape:
To change the audio, press [AUDIO].
The audio changes as follows:
Stereo>L>R>Normal audio track>Stereo
∫While watching TV:
You cannot change audio.
When a stereo broadcast or SAP broadcast is recorded and played 
back on this unit, stereo sound will be automatically selected in the 
case of a stereo broadcast and SAP sound will be automatically 
selected in the case of a dual-sound broadcast (Mono and SAP or 
Stereo and SAP).
≥The wrong choice may be made if the program is played back from 
an interim point. (In a case like this, press [AUDIO] and select the 
right sound only in playback.)
≥The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded 
using external equipment. Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
Various on-screen display indications
1Channel display
2STEREO/SAP indication
Indicates when a program is broadcast in stereo or SAP.
3L and R indicators (appears only in playback)
The Left (L) and Right (R) indicators show which sound mode 
is selected as follows:
Stereo: Both the L and R indicators appear.
L: The L indicator appears.
R: The R indicator appears.
Normal: Neither the L nor R indicator appears.
4Operation status display
5Shows the time and tape counter
Pressing [STATUS] once makes the on-screen display 
appear. After that, press the button repeatedly to change the 
display as follows:
Present time>Tape counter>Remaining tape 
time>Present time
during Index search: “S 01” to “S 20” is displayed.
during Jet Rewind: “J. REW” is displayed.
≥Press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] to reset the tape counter 
(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.
The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when 
inserting a video cassette.
≥The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if you 
set the wrong tape time in the “TAPE SELECT” item in the 
“VHS MENU” and if the tape is of poor quality.
6Cassette-in indicator
Shows whether you have loaded a video cassette.
7Tape speed indicator (l51)
CH 1
STEREO
L R0:00.22
;¥ SP 1
123 4 5
6
7
Changing audio
Auto Bilingual Choice Function
VHS
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[[DVD/VHS]]
Advanced Operations
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can transfer (dubbing) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° 
with one stroke of the button.
In One-Touch Dubbing, programs are automatically dubbed onto the 
disc from the location of playback on the tape.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM and 
non-finalized DVD-R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it. (l20, 47)
≥Select the recording mode.
≥When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, the audio 
on DVD is recorded according to the settings in “Select MTS” in the 
initial settings. (l44) [DVD-R]
VHS
≥Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied 
(l48).
[1]While both DVD/VHS are stopped, 
Press and hold [“ DVD, DUBBING] for 3 seconds 
or more.
On the main unit, press [“ DVD].
≥Check if transfer (dubbing) starts properly.
≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit lights.
≥Dubbing is automatically completed when the tape reaches its 
end or the disc becomes full.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) halfway through
Press [∫, STOP].
≥When transfer (dubbing) is completed, a message indicating the 
end of transfer (dubbing) appears on the TV screen and then 
disappears a few seconds later.
∫When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following 
operations also start automatically
≥“OSD” on VHS MENU  ) “OFF” (l56)
≥Recording channel indicator on DVD  ) “TP”
≥Output to TV  ) DVD output
∫Only the following operations are allowed while 
transfer (dubbing)
≥Stopping transfer (dubbing) by pressing [∫, STOP].
Note:
≥While One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) is activated, a timer recording 
cannot be started.
≥When “DVD/VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l43), or when VHS 
output is selected in starting transfer (dubbing), the output is 
switched to DVD automatically at the time when transfer (dubbing) 
is started. 
-When the transfer (dubbing) is already started, you cannot switch 
the output manually.
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is not started or not executed, the 
“DUBBING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is 
properly prepared.
≥When a Copy-guarded tape is inserted, a message appears on the 
display and the recording stops on the spot.
≥If a part of the tape recorded in VP mode is dubbed to disc, noises 
may appear at the beginning of the dubbed part.
Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS
VHS
DVD
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C VHS RECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVD
TIME SLIP
CHAPTER
 JET REW
STATUS DISPLAY
DVD ERASE
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
REC MODE1 
;  ∫CH, W, X
µ, DVD REC
“ DVD
OPEN/CLOSETIME SLIP
RECCH
/k1.3DUBBINGVHSDV D
DUBBING indicator
∫ One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (VHSlDVD)
∫Dividing a title to be dubbed
In One-Touch Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS to DVD, the title is 
divided by index signal detected and then recorded. You can 
search desired titles with Direct Navigator’s Title View (l33) 
after transfer (dubbing) to DVD.
≥Titles recorded within 15 minutes (25 minutes in VP mode) of 
each other may not be divided properly.
≥The recording time may become longer than the original title 
depending on the number of index signals.
VHSDVD
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[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can specify the position to start transfer (dubbing) of the 
program recorded on the tape to the disc.
≥Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM and 
non-finalized DVD-R.
≥Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be dubbed. Most video tapes are 
copy-guarded to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be 
recorded with the following procedure.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it. (l20, 47)
VHS
≥Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied 
(l48).
≥Check the channel. If “DC” channel is selected, transfer (dubbing) 
does not work properly.
-When the “DC” channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select the 
“TP” channel.
[1]Press [VHS] and press [1, PLAY].
Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.
≥Select the audio to be played (the audio to be recorded) 
beforehand.
[2]Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the 
recording.
[3]Press [DVD].
[4]Select “TP” channel with [CH, W, X].
≥The VHS picture is displayed on the TV.
[5]Press [REC MODE] to select the recording 
mode.
[6]Press [¥, DVD REC].
≥Disc recording and VHS play start at the same time.
∫When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following 
operations also start automatically
≥“OSD” on VHS MENU  ) “OFF” (l56)
∫Only the following operations are allowed while 
transferring (dubbing)
≥Turning the unit off/on
≥Stopping transfer (dubbing) by pressing [STOP]
Note:
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is already started, you can switch the 
output manually.
≥When a Copy-guarded tape is inserted, the message appears on 
the display and the recording stops on the spot.
≥If a part of the tape recorded in VP mode is dubbed to disc, noises 
may appear on the beginning of the dubbed part.
∫ Manual Transfer (Dubbing)
To pause or stop Manual Transfer (Dubbing)
You cannot stop or pause on DVD and VHS at the same time
∫To pause or stop recording
Press [DVD] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].
∫To pause or stop play
Press [VHS] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].
∫About TP channel
(TP: Dubbing input channel)
≥TP channel can be recorded only when the DVD input channel 
is set to “TP”.
≥When you play back a tape turning the channel to “TP”, the 
picture on VHS is displayed on the TV screen.
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You can transfer (dubbing) programs recorded on a disc° onto a tape 
with one stroke of the button.
In One-Touch Dubbing, all contents on the disc are automatically 
dubbed onto the tapes.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) onto tape are DVD-RAM and 
non-finalized DVD-R. Most DVD videos cannot be dubbed 
because they are copy-guarded.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l20).
VHS
≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. 
(l57)
≥Select the recording mode.
[1]While both DVD/VHS are stopped,
Press and hold [VHS —, DUBBING] for 3 seconds 
or more.
On the main unit, press [VHS —].
≥Check if transfer (dubbing) starts properly.
≥The [DUBBING] indicator on the main unit lights.
≥Dubbing is automatically completed when playback of the disc 
is finished or the tape reaches its end.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) halfway through
Press [∫, STOP].
≥When transfer (dubbing) is completed, a message indicating the 
end of transfer (dubbing) appears on the TV screen and then 
disappears a few seconds later.
∫When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following 
operations also start automatically:
≥“Status Messages” on Display  ) “Off” (l45)
≥Recording channel indication on VHS  ) “DC”
≥Output to TV  ) VHS output
≥Audio output when playing back DVD  ) Stereo (L R) [RAM]
∫Only the following operations are allowed while 
transfer (dubbing):
≥Stopping transfer (dubbing) by pressing [∫, STOP].
Note:
≥While One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) is activated, timer recording 
cannot be started.
≥When “DVD/VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l43), or when DVD 
output is selected in starting transfer (dubbing), the output is 
switched to VHS automatically at the time when transfer (dubbing) 
is started. 
-When the transfer (dubbing) is already started, you cannot switch 
the output manually.
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is not started or not executed, the 
“DUBBING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is 
properly prepared.
≥If you start transfer (dubbing) when “PB” is blinking on the unit’s 
display, the DVD is dubbed from the beginning of the title which 
you stopped.
Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C VHS RECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVD
TIME SLIP
CHAPTER
 JET REW
STATUS DISPLAY
DVD ERASE
VHS
DVD
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
POWER
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
REC MODE1 
;  ∫CH, W, X
µ, VHS  REC
VHS — :, 9
OPEN/CLOSETIME SLIP
RECCH
/k1.3DUBBINGVHSDV D
DUBBING indicator
∫ One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (DVDlVHS)
∫About Recording VISS (l55)
In One-Touch Dubbing from DVD to VHS, the index signal is 
automatically recorded for each title. You can search desired 
titles with [: ] or [ 9].
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