Panasonic Dmr E85 Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing
§ Multiple editing is possible.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Title operations
Erase§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.
Properties
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Enter Name
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]➡page 34, Entering text
Set up Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[HDD] [RAM]If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
Shorten
[HDD] [RAM]You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as 
commercials.
1Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of 
the section you want to erase.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
≥Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.
3Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press 
[ENTER]. 
Change Thumbnail
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]You can change the image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the 
Title View.
1Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
2Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use 
as a thumbnail is shown.
3Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Divide Title
[HDD] [RAM]You can divide a title into two.
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the 
title.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select “Divide” and press 
[ENTER].
To confirm the division point
Press [3,4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the 
division point.)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [3,4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.
[Note]
≥The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (➡page 46) of the original title.
≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.
Properties
No.
CH Date01
4 6/20/2002Start
Rec time10:00 AM
2:15 (SP) WedDinosaur
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title V
10 10/27 Mon
007008
8 10/27 M
o
-- --
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten
Start
NextExit0:43.21
PLAY008End
- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -Start End
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
Change
Exit0:00.01
00:00.01Change
008HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
PREVIEW
ExitDivide
0:43.21
-- : -- . --Divide
HDD008PLAY
Chapter operations
Erase Chapter§
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
Divide Chapter
[HDD] [RAM]
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press 
[ENTER]. 
Combine Chapters
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2,1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Chapter
Divide
Exit0:43.21
PLAY008HDD
For quicker editing
≥Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (➡page 25) to find the desired point.
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.
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Editing
Creating, editing and playing play lists
[HDD] [RAM]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc
–Play lists: 99
–Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[Note]
You cannot create or edit a play list while recording or while 
transferring (dubbing).
Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (cartridge ➡page 14, disc➡page 39). [RAM]
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Create” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select the source title 
and press [4].
≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then 
skip to step 6.
5Press [2,1] to select the chapter you 
want to add to a play list and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3] to cancel.
≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title. 
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Divide Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (➡page 31, Divide Chapter).
6Press [2,1] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.
≥Press [3] to select other source titles.
7Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. You can arrange the chapters (➡page 30) to create a play list.
Transferring (dubbing) (➡page 35) a play list will create a 
title.
≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much 
capacity.
≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data.
Creating play lists
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD DVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E DRIVE SELECT
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
RETURN
FUNCTIONS HDD, DVD
SUB MENU
Title
ChapterTitle
Play listChapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Chapter Chapter
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
SETUP
DUBBING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC SPACE LEFT    52:00 SPPLAY LIST
TV GUIDEEPG
HDDDVD
PLAY LIST Play List View
Previous01/01Next
- - - - - -- - - - - -
Create
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
08 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
08 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
08 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
Press RETURN to exit.
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Editing
1Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 4.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 30)
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  e d i t ➡ Step 6.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 30)
6Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Play List View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters
PLAY LIST Play List View
SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
01
- - - - - -- - - -
Create10/27 Mon  0:30
HDD
Copy
Enter Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
Refer to “Play list 
operations”.
PLAY LIST Chapter View
SelectPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
08 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
Play
HDD
Move Chapter
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
Play List ViewAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”.
Play list operations
Erase§Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and 
press [ENTER].
Properties
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is 
shown.
Create➡page 32, Creating play lists
Copy§Press [2,1] to select “Copy” and press 
[ENTER].
Enter 
Name➡page 34, Entering text
Change 
Thumb-
nail➡page 31, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
Chapter➡page 32, Creating play lists, Step 4–6
Move 
Chapter
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
position to insert the chapter and press 
[ENTER].
Divide 
Chapter➡page 31, Divide Chapter
Combine 
Chapters➡page 31, Combine Chapters
Erase 
Chapter
§
➡page 31, Erase Chapter
Properties
No.
Chapters01
012Date
Time6/20/2002 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
PLAY LIST Move Chapter
Previous01/01Next
08 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
HDD
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Editing
Entering text
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character in the name field 
and press [;].
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 7th 
row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight 
“R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥To enter a space
Press [¢CANCEL] and press [ENTER].
3Press [∫] (SET).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
[Note]
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU 
after finalization (➡page 39). When entering a title name, the name 
that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Display in 
DVD-R TOP MENU” window. [HDD] [RAM]Characters
Title 64
Play list 64
Disc 64
[DVD-R]Characters
Title 44
Disc 40
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD DVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E DRIVE SELECT
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
RETURN ∫ ; ¢ CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
Title
Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 30.
Play list
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 33.
Disc
Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 38.
_Enter Name
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
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Display in DVD-R
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Transfer (Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.
∫Transferring (dubbing) direction
Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡page 17). 
∫Transferring (dubbing) mode
∫Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features
§If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However, it does prevent against 
degradation of picture quality.)
∫Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)
[Note]
≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.
Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R
To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from those 
titles), set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording 
to the HDD (➡page 41).
However, in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R 
using the high speed mode does not work.
≥Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes
≥Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode
≥Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and 
LPCM, etc.)
≥Titles that contain many erased segments.Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that 
allow “One time only recording”
You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡page 46) 
compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD.
≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring 
(dubbing) list (➡page 36).
≥Titles will not be transferred if they are protected (➡page 31).
≥You cannot transfer play lists created from “One time only 
recording” titles.
≥Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registered 
on the same transferring (dubbing) list. You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc.
≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.When you want to re-edit finalized content on 
a DVD-R, etc.
≥When you want to play a transferred 
(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must 
finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing) 
(➡page 39, 46).
§Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R High-
Speed Recording” to “On” (➡page 41).
§Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that 
is not copy-protected, etc.
High speed mode
Normal speed mode HDD RAMHigh speed mode§
Normal speed mode HDD DVD-RNormal speed mode HDD
DV D-V
§
Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play listTransferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists together
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡page 36)Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (➡page 36)
You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡below)
High speed Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)
FeaturesYou can transfer (dub) in a very short amount 
of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if 
you use a high speed recording compatible 
disc.
You can record and play using the HDD while 
high speed transferring (dubbing).You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.
For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 
hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡page 17).
e.g., 1 hour TV drama
Only one episode using XP mode
4 episodes using LP mode
Transferring (dubbing) 
times➡below, Approximate transferring (dubbing) 
timesThe same amount of time it takes to record the source
Picture qualityOriginal picture quality
Can change
§
Are chapters/thumbnails 
maintained?Yes No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to 
the default position.)
Other operations while 
transferring (dubbing)You can record/play using the HDD. No
XP
LP LP LP LP
HDD3k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM4k high speed recording compatible DVD-R
Recording modeRecording timeRequired timeSpeedRequired timeSpeed
XP 1 hour
Approx.
20 min.3k
Approx.
15 min.4k
SP 2 hours 6k8k
LP 4 hours 12k16k
EP (6H) 6 hours 18k24k
EP (8H) 8 hours 24k32k
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Transfer (Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
[HDD] > [RAM]
[HDD] > [DVD-R]
Preparation
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Select 
MTS” (➡page 42) when transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
1Play the title or play list you want to 
transfer (dub).
2Press [DUBBING].
3Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER]. 
≥The recording mode is set as follows.
The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc 
space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated 
below.
[HDD] > [RAM]: High speed mode
[HDD] > [DVD-R]:
[Note]
Titles and play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) if they contain 
digital broadcast that allows “One time only recording”.
[HDD] ,-. [RAM]
[HDD] > [DVD-R]You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as 
well as select the speed and picture quality.
Preparation
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Select 
MTS” (➡page 42) when:
≥Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
≥When “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡page 42) and 
you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Dubbing 
direction” and press [1].
1Press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
3Press [2].
Press [4] to confirm.
4Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and 
press [1].
1Press [ENTER].2Press [3,4] to select the mode and press [ENTER].3Press [2].
Press [4] to confirm.
5Select the transferring (dubbing) 
items and register on the list.
If you are not going to change the registered list press 
[ENTER] (➡step 7).
1Press [3,4] to select “Create list” and press [1].
2
Press [3,4] to select “New entry” and press [ENTER].3Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Title” or “Play List” tab 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the titles or play lists and 
press [ENTER].
≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using high speed 
mode, only items indicated with “ ” can be registered.
Repeat step 2 – 4 as necessary.
≥To erase, add, or move items from the list (➡page 37)
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 37)
6Press [3,4] to select “SET” and 
press [ENTER].
The transferring (dubbing) list is registered.
One Touch Transfer (dubbing)
DVD-R High-Speed Recording setting
OnOff
High speed mode Same recording mode used as when 
recording the source title (XP–EP, FR).
≥Play lists are transferred (dubbed) in FR 
mode.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD DVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E DRIVE SELECT
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
RETURN
STATUS ∫ ;
SUB MENUDUBBING
: 9
FUNCTIONS
1
Numbered 
buttons
Dubbing
Dub in High speed mode.
Do you want to continue?
Ye s N o
Transferring (dubbing) using the 
transferring (dubbing) list
Dubbing
HDD
DVD Select the dubbing direction.1
2
3Source
Destination Cancel all
Dubbing direction
Mode
Create listHDD > DVD
Video     High speed
0
01/01
DubbingCreate a dubbing list.
Dubbing list:            0MB
Space on destination:       4343MB
No.  Capacity
PreviousNew entry
Next
SET
1
2
3Cancel all
Dubbing direction
Mode
Create list
Start dubbing
HDD > DVD
Video     High speedName 
HDD Create list
Select
Previous02/02Next
007
ARD 10/10 FRI 
008 1200MB
ARD 11/10 SAT- - -- - - - - - - - -
Play ListTitle
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Transfer (Dubbing)
7Press [3,4] to select “Start 
dubbing” and press [ENTER].
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start 
transferring (dubbing).
Transferring (dubbing) list icons
∫To edit the transferring (dubbing) list
Select the item in step 5 (➡page 36, right column)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
§ Multiple editing is possible (➡below).
To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists
In step 3 (➡page 36, right column)
1 Press [2,1] to select “Cancel all” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥Transferring (dubbing) lists are also cancelled in the following 
cases.
–The source title or play list is erased.
–The tray is opened or the unit is turned off when the transferring 
(dubbing) source is DVD-RAM.
[DVD-V] > [HDD]While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred 
(dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.
≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer (dubbing) are 
also recorded.After performing steps 1–4 (➡page 36, right column)
5Press [3,4] to select “Time to end” 
and press [1].
6Press [2,1] to select “Hour” and 
“Min.” and press [3,4] to set the 
recording time.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to 
include the operation time before play begins. 
7Press [2] to select “Time to end” and 
press [4].
8Press [3,4] to select “Start 
dubbing” and press [ENTER].
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start 
transferring (dubbing).
The disc top menu is displayed. 
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is 
selected from the “Select First play” menu when finalizing 
the disc (➡page 39).
9When the top menu is displayed
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title 
you want to start transferring 
(dubbing), and press [ENTER].
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are 
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has 
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is 
reached.)
To end transfer (dubbing) manually
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is 
recorded at the beginning.
≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer 
(dubbing) to the end.
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top 
menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.
≥Even if you transfer (dubb) a high quality video/audio DVD, the 
original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
Titles and play lists that can be transferred 
(dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R 
(➡page 41)
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
Titles erased from the HDD by recording 
restrictions after transferring (dubbing).
Title or play list contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).
“Dubbing list”Data size recorded to the transfer (dubbing) 
destination
≥For normal speed transfer (dubbing), the data 
size changes according to the recording mode.
≥For high speed transfer (dubbing), this is the 
total “Capacity”. [When transferring (dubbing) to 
the HDD, the management information is 
included so the data size is actually larger than 
this total.]
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.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Title” and “Play List” tab, the 
check mark is cancelled.
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized 
DVD-R
Add
Erase§
Move Erase all
≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent 
illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).
≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio, 
Video CD, Audio CD and so on. 
Set the time with the numbered
buttons or up/down arrow buttons.
Dubbing
Min. Set the time to the end.1
2
3Hour
00 2 Cancel all
Dubbing direction
Mode
Time to end
Start dubbing
DVD > HDD
DVD-Video     XP
My favorite 01/0201
Chapter 1
03
05
02
04
06 Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Chapter 4
∫To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point. 
However, in high speed mode, only titles that have completed 
transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are transferred (dubbed). 
[Even if the title was not transferred (dubbed) to the DVD-R, the 
amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.]
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫Recording and playing while transferring (dubbing)
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring 
(dubbing).
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
≥You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while transferring (dubbing).≥Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are recorded 
to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.
≥You cannot play a play list while transferring (dubbing) titles with “One 
time only recording” restriction (➡page 35).
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FUNCTIONS window
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main 
functions quickly and easily.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select an item 
and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
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AUDIOPA G E DRIVE SELECT
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CANCELVCR Plus+
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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
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN
FUNCTIONSHDD, DVD
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
SETUP
DUBBING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC SPACE LEFT    52:00 SPPLAY LIST
HDD
TV GUIDEEPG
DVD
Disc setting
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection. [RAM]
(cartridge ➡page 14, disc ➡right)
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “DISC 
SETTING” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the operation 
and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥Once the disc has been formatted, the contents cannot be 
restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents on 
the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set title 
or disc protection.
≥After finalizing [DVD-R],
–The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record 
or edit.
–There is a pause of several seconds between titles and 
chapters.
–When transferring (dubbing) in high speed, chapter points will 
be replicated.
–Titles are divided into about 5-minute
§ chapters, if
–the titles were directly recorded to DVD-R.
–the titles were transferred (dubbed) using any mode other 
than the high speed mode.
§This time varies greatly depending on the condition and 
mode of recording.
DVDDVD-RAMDISC PROTECTION  OFFCARTRIDGE PROTECTION  OFF
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
SETUP
DUBBING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backPLAY LIST
TV GUIDEEPG
HDD
DISC SETTINGDVD-RAMTitles 11
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Disc Name
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[RAM] [DVD-R]
➡page 34, Entering text
The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.
[RAM]
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to set disc protection and 
press [ENTER]. 
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.
(➡page 46, Formatting)
[HDD]
Erase the entire contents on the HDD.
[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.
1Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
3Press [ENTER].
To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Formatting ..” 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. [RAM]
≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.[DVD-R]
Prior to finalizing, you can select the 
background that will be displayed as 
the DVD-Video top menu after 
finalizing.
≥You can change thumbnails 
displayed in the Top menu. 
(➡page 31, Change Thumbnail)
Press [3,4,2,1] to 
select the background and press [ENTER].
[DVD-R]
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc.
Do this before finalizing the disc.
Press [3,4] to select “Top Menu” or 
“Title 1” and press [ENTER].
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top 
menu.
(➡page 46, Finalize)
[DVD-R]
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them 
on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies 
with DVD-Video standards.
≥Set “TOP MENU” and “Select First play” (➡above) before finalizing 
the disc.
1Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
3Press [ENTER].
≥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.
≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s 
equipment.
≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other 
than this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may not 
display.
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players 
due to the condition of the recording.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
For U.S.A.:http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
For Canada:www.panasonic.ca
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Format disc/Format
DVDDVD-RAM
DIRECT NAVIGATORPlay backDISC PROTECTION  OF DOCUMENTARYCARTRIDGE PROTECTION  OFHDD
DISC SETTINGDVD-RAMTitles 11
UsedFree
0 : 225:38 (EP)
On
Disc Name
Format disc
Disc Protection
TOP MENU
Select First play
Finalize
Before 
finalizingAfter 
finalizing
Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V
Recording/Editing/Entering name±t
Play on other players t±
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TOP MENU LIST
01Display after finalizing
Thumbnail
(Still picture)
Title Name
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Changing the unit’s settings
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select the tab and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the option and 
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
§1You need to set these menus only when you do not use TV Guide On Screen system. These menus turn gray and become un-selectable after 
this unit downloads the television program list.
§2You can set these menus only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed.
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Numbered 
buttons
Common procedures
Tabs Menus Options
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
TV GUIDE Setting
Channel CaptionsCATV
Channel SETUPSet Up
Summary of settings
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Channel
TV GUIDE Setting
Set the TV Guide On Screen system.
Antenna System
§2
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.≥TV≥CATV
Auto Channel Setting§1 (➡page 43)j
Preset Channel Captions
§2 (➡page 44)j
Manual Channel Captions
§2 (➡page 44)j
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 13)≥Set Code 1
≥Set Code 2≥Set Code 3
Auto Clock Setting
§1 (➡page 43)
Manual Clock Setting
§1 (➡page 11)
Time Zone Adjust
§1 (➡page 43)≥j1≥0≥i1
Re-initialize Settings
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the 
clock, channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, 
to the default settings.≥Ye s≥No
DiscLanguages
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes 
you make here.≥Enter a code (➡page 46) with the numbered buttons when 
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can 
only switch the language from the menu screen (➡page 24).
Audio Language≥English
≥French≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle Language≥Automatic
:If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available 
on that disc.
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menu Language≥English
≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
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