Panasonic Dmr Ea18 Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting Started
RQT9048
  STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings: 
e, 
r to select an item, then 
STB (Set Top Box) Type
Select the service being used.
Brand Name
Select the set top box brand.
You can also use [u] or [i] to view other pages.
Max. CH digits
Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in your 
set top box. [This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is 
selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type”.]
OK Key Operation
Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by 
pressing [OK] in accordance with your set top box. –
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Please choose settings based on your 
Set Top Box.
OK
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
ABC3 DigitBrand NameCable Box/DVRSTB (Set Top Box) Type
Max. CH digitsOffOK Key Operation
Test
 
e, 
r to select “Test”, then 
Confirmation screen appears.
 
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8 The correct operation of the Set Top Box 
Control cable is checked. Enter a channel 
that can be received by your set top box.
 
w, 
q to select a position in 
which the channel is entered 
and 
e, 
r to set the number, then 
You can also use the numbered buttons. –
Start Set Top Box Control testing.
Please input the channel number 
for testing. Use either numbered 
buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors. 
OK
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Channel :STB Type: Cable Box/DVR
Brand Name: Panasonic
Max. CH digits: 3 Digit
OK Key Operation: On
IR Code: 
○○
10
Number0--
9 Confirmation screen appears.
 
e, 
r to select the item, then 
Yes, try other channels
Even if this unit can select a channel 
on the set top box, it is recommended to select “Yes, try other 
channels” and verify whether or not other channels can be selected 
and properly controlled (➔ step 8).
Yes, complete setup
Exits the Set Top Box Control setting screen.
No, try another code
Select this option when there are channels that cannot be selected.
If channels cannot be selected as set, 
then “Yes, start over again” or “No, exit” will 
be displayed.
“Yes, start over again” : Returns to step 6. 
Set the channels again.
“No, exit” : The set top box is not controlled 
with this unit.
If any channel cannot be selected, then this unit cannot properly 
control the set top box. –
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Completed testing the  /  IR codes. STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Has the STB channel changed to the number you
 selected? Please select from the following: 
Note: “Yes, try other channels” is 
recommended to try several channels.
Yes, try other channels
No, try another codeYes, complete setup
IR Code : 
Completed testing all of the %s codes.
Do you want to start over the test again?
No, exitYes, start over again
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
10  Set Clock Manually:
w, 
q to select the item you want 
to change.
Set Clock Manually
/:
/
SAT AM
DSTEST
11200012
OffTime ZoneEST
00Month Day Year
Hour Minute
11 
e, 
r to change the setting.
Repeat steps 10-11 to change other items. –
12  to confirm new date and time.
The clock starts. –
 Notes
Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10
For other areas: xx hr
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour beginning at 2 
a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the 
first Sunday in November.
Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions 
(➔ below).
To set the DST period manually
1. Press [SETUP].
2. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Setup” then press [
q].
3. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Clock Settings” then press [OK].
4. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Set the time change dates for DST” then 
 press [OK].
5.  Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”, and “Minute” 
then press [OK].
 
Reinitializes the 
settings.
Setup
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenSet the time change dates for DST
OK
:
AM3SUN2nd200Month Beginning
Day
Hour Minute
:
AM11SUN1st200
Restore Default
Month End
Day
Hour Minute
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Acquiring the setting information from 
the TV  (VIERA)
If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then 
the setting information on the TV is acquired by this 
unit when the unit is turned on for the first time.
Acquires the following information from the TV (VIERA).
Language
TV Aspect
Closed caption
The language setting screen may be displayed 
depending on the usage environment. Press [
e, 
r] 
to select language, then press [OK].
When the settings are complete, the Set Top Box 
Control Setting screen is displayed (➔ 10, step 5).
 Notes
Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all 
Panasonic TVs (VIERA).
The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA 
setting information.
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Basic OperationsBasic Operations
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input). •
Playing Discs
Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔23, 24) for detailed information on playback. 
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD
  to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display. –
 ;OPEN/CLOSE  to open the tray (Button located on the upper front of the unit).
Insert a disc. –
 The tray closes and play begins. –
Stopping Play
Press [
g STOP].
The stopped position is 
memorized. (Resume play 
function)
The stopped position is cleared 
when you press [
g STOP] 
two or more times, or press 
[
;OPEN/CLOSE]. –
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Pausing Play
Press [
h PAUSE].
Press again to restart play. –
 Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.
 Notes
The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [
g STOP] when you finish to 
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)Playback starts from the most recent recording.
DVD-V CDPlayback starts from the beginning of the disc. •
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Playback
Getting Started 
						

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Recording Set Top Box Programs
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 17) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 18, 19) for detailed information on 
recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40). •
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  to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display. –
 ;OPEN/CLOSE  to open the tray (Button located on the upper front of the unit).
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press 
[
; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. –
3a When the set top box is controlled with this unit:
  to select desired channel.
 or
3b When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:
  to select “IN1” or “IN2”.
Select a channel on the connected equipment. –
  to select the recording mode.
Recording mode should be determined by program length and 
available time on the disc (
➔ 18).
Recording mode
Remaining time –
  to start recording.
REC
Pausing Recording
Press [
h PAUSE].
Press again to restart recording. –
Stopping Recording
Press [
g STOP].
3a
 Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56. •
 Notes
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit 
to complete recording management 
information after recording finishes.
You cannot change the channel or 
recording mode during recording. •
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Basic OperationsBasic Operations
Scheduled Recording
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 20) for detailed information on scheduled recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
Preparation: 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40).
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time. •
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Schedule List Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVDChannel No Date
OnNew Scheduled RecordingOffMode Check
 
e, 
r to select “New Scheduled Recording”, then 
 
w, 
q to move through the items and 
e, 
r to set 
the items.
Channel/Input TV Station/External InputWhen the set top box is controlled with this unit:
Press the numbered buttons to set the channel.
To enter a channel using the keypad:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Show Keypad”, then press [OK].
3. Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select a character, then press [OK].
4. Press [
g STOP] when you’ve finished entering text.
To preview the scheduled recording channel:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [
e, 
r] to select “IR Test”, then press [OK].
When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:
Select the input to which the set top box is connected and set a 
channel on connected equipment before scheduled recording starts.
Date/Frequency You can set a daily or weekly program.–
On (start time) / Off (end time)
Hold button to change in 30-minute increments. –
Mode  Recording mode, see page 18.–
Name Press [OK], see page 29.–
To delete all items
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].Preview of selected 
channel
SCHEDULED 
RECORDINGChannel/
InputDate/
Frequency
--------On--:-- --Off--:-- --Mode--Name 4-1
Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVD
Set Channel/Input.
To input from the keypad, 
please press SUB MENU.
 Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings. –
  when you have finished programming.
“z” lights on the unit’s display.
Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit 
is turned off. –
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 Notes
To prevent recording errors
Set a scheduled recording period slightly 
longer than the actual program (to make 
sure the program is recorded in full).
Be sure to perform step 5 before the 
scheduled recording time. When the 
unit is turned off, “
z” lights on the unit’s 
display to indicate scheduled recording 
standby has been activated.
“
z” flashes when the unit cannot go to 
scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a 
recordable disc is not in the disc tray)
It does not flash if Quick Start is off.
When scheduled recordings are set to 
start one immediately after another, the 
unit cannot record the beginning of the 
later program.
If two scheduled recording times overlap 
the recording that started first always 
has priority. The second recording will 
start only after the first recording has 
finished.
When starting time for a scheduled 
recording is the same, the recording that 
you programmed later has priority. 
Depending on the Daylight Saving Time 
(DST) settings for this unit, scheduled 
recordings may be affected when the 
seasons change. •
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 Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56. • 
						

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Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Preparation: 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40).
Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted. •
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Delete Navigator
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW   
  to select the DVD drive.
  With the unit stopped
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
OK
 
e, 
r to select “Delete”, then 
RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, 
press 
 to switch to the Recordings screen.No.--09
DELETE Navigator 
     DVD-RAMRecordings
Page      02/02 Previous
10 10/27 Mon
NextDelete
07
8 10/27 Mon
08
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SSUB MENU SelectNextPrevious
VideoPictureBA
No.--09
DELETE Navigator 
     DVD-RAMRecordings
Page      02/02 Previous
10 10/27 Mon
NextDelete
07
8 10/27 Mon
08
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SSUB MENU SelectNextPrevious
VideoPictureBA
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the recording, then 
 
w to select “Delete”, then 
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
You can also press [
u, 
i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], then press [
h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A checkmark appears. Press [
h PAUSE] again to cancel.
Delete Recordings During Playback
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
 
 During playback
 
w to select “Delete”, then 
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Deleting Recordings
 Notes
You cannot delete while recording.
+R +R DL +RW Even if you have set 
protection on other equipment, such 
recordings are deleted. 
 Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.
RAM Deleting an item increases the 
available disc space by the amount of 
space taken by the item deleted.
-R -R DL +R +R DL Available disc space 
does not increase after deletion.
-RW(V) +RW Available disc space 
increases when you delete the last 
recording (the recording space may 
increase slightly when other recordings 
are deleted). •
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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
Recording of 
multilingual 
broadcasts 
from set top 
boxRAM
Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.You can change the audio during playback (➔ 24, Changing 
Audio during Playback).
Main SAP
Hello Hola
Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the 
set top box.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select the Main or SAP audio before 
recording.
The selected audio only is recorded.
Main
Hello
 
Select “Main”  or “SAP”  on 
the set top box.
Recording of 
Widescreen 
broadcastsRAM
Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images, they will appear in the letterbox format 
(➔ 69, Letterbox).  •
Copy-once 
RecordingIt is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, 
+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 69) compatible DVD-RAM.•
RAM CPRM compatible discs only-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Ye s N o
When purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM. •
12 cm (5˝)
Playing the 
disc on other 
DVD players-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 41).All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. Once 
finalized DVD-R, etc. become “read-only” and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused after 
finalizing.
Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD players will depend entirely on the capabilities of 
that player, 100% compatibility is not guaranteed.
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Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time
Recording Mode
DVD-RAM
DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, +R, 
+RW (4.7 GB)DVD-R DL*3,
 +R DL*3 (8.5 GB) Single-sided
(4.7 GB)Double-sided*1
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes
SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes
LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes
EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*
2) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours14 hours 20 minutes 
(10 hours 45 minutes*2)
FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum8 hours maximum 
for one side8 hours maximum14 hours 20 minutes 
maximum
*1  It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other.
*2  When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-
Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 44).
  The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)” 
than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
*3  Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 17).
EP (6H)*2
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
 Notes
This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the 
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording 
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be 
different. (
-R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.) 
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-
RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
When the format confirmation screen is 
displayed
Important:
Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including 
computer data), regardless of protection status of disc.
RAM -RW(V) +RW
The following screen may 
appear when inserting a new 
disc, etc.
Only format the disc if you 
intend to use it for recording.
Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded 
material from the disc.This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?
Format
NoYes
w to select “Yes”, then 
 Tips
Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (➔ 40) for more detail of formatting.
It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM may 
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.) •
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•FR (Flexible recording mode)
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:
When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an 
appropriate recording mode difficult
When you want to record a long program with the best picture 
quality possible
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:
  
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
A second disc is necessary for 
30 minutes of the program.
If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc. –
However there will be 30 minutes 
remaining disc space.
If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc 
perfectly. –If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc. –
You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings 
(➔ 15) and flexible recording (➔ 19).
 Tips
Maximum number of recordings to a discRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc
+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc
When removing a Recorded Disc
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
After recording, if you press 
[
; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject 
the disc, the following screen 
may appear.Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately     minutes. Start ?
Press REC to start finalizing.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.
Finalize
 to start finalizing.
or
 
;OPEN/CLOSE  to eject the disc without finalizing.
 Notes
You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.
 Tips
If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, 
select “Disc Name” (➔ 40) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 41) in 
“DVD Management” before finalizing.
Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 41) for more detail of finalizing
It will take a few minutes to finalize the disc. (Some discs may take 
up to a maximum of 60 minutes.) •
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Advanced Features
Specifying the Recording Time
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
This function allows specifying the length of recording 
time up to 4 hours.
During recording
 repeatedly until the desired 
time is reached.
The recording time and the unit’s display change 
as follows: –
OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30 Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00
OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00
 Notes
This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible 
Recording.
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [
g STOP].
The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is 
reached as long as you do not operate the unit. 
Flexible Recording
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits 
the recording within the remaining disc space. 
The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR 
(Flexible Recording)” (➔ 18).
  With the unit stopped
Flexible RecordingRecord in FR mode.
Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.
08 Hour 00 Min.
CancelStart
Set recording time
 
w, 
q to select “Hour” and “Min.” 
and 
e, 
r to set the recording time.
 When you want to start recording
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select “Start”, then 
Recording starts. –
 Tips
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [
g STOP].
To show the remaining recording time
Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.
Rec. 0:59
Stereo DVD-RAM
CH 20Remaining time •
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Playing while you are recording
Chasing Playback
RAM
Allows playback from the beginning of what you are 
recording.
When recording to DVD-RAM
 (at least 20 seconds after 
recording starts).
If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is set 
to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” and “Rec.” 
indicators will be displayed on the status message 
screen for several seconds. –
 Tips
To stop play
Press [
g STOP] once.
To stop recording
Press [
g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.
Simultaneous Record and Playback
RAM
Allows playback of a previous recording, while 
recording something else.
  When recording to DVD-RAM
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the 
recording to play, then 
If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu 
is set to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” 
and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the 
status message screen for several seconds. –
 Tips
To stop play
Press [
g STOP].
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. Press [
g STOP].
 Notes
During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete 
recordings.
Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and 
playback.
Use caution while operating the control for playback. Pressing 
[
g STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel the 
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To cancel a scheduled recording in 
progress
  to select the DVD drive.
 
Confirmation screen appears. –
 
w to select “Stop recording”, then 
 Notes
Recording stops and ‘one-time’ programs are deleted from the Schedule 
List. Programs scheduled to record ‘Daily’ and ‘Weekly’ remain on the 
Schedule List and are set to begin at the next scheduled time.
Check, Change, or Delete Programs
The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when 
the unit is in “recording standby” mode.
 
See “Tips” (➔ right) for explanation of icons 
displayed. –
 
e, 
r to select the program.
3a  to modify the program.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to make changes, 
then 
3b  
or 
, then  to delete.
You cannot delete programs that are currently 
recording. –
 “
z” lights on the unit’s display. –
 Notes
If the program schedule is changed by the TV station, then this unit 
will not be able to detect the change.
 Tips
You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
Schedule List Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVDChannel No Date OnNew Scheduled RecordingOff Mode Check
AB
A Schedule List screen icons
*: Currently recording
:  Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with 
the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes 
recording.
Q:  You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon 
disappears when the next scheduled recording starts. 
:  The disc was full. (not enough space):  The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect.
X:  Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)
B Check
OK: Recordable
➔ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording.
!:  It may not be possible to record because:
the disc is write-protected.
there is no more space left.
the number of possible recordings has reached its 
maximum.
Overlap:  When the date and time overlap with another scheduled 
recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.
To release the unit from recording 
standby
(Before recording starts)
The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s 
display goes out. –
Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby mode 
before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work 
only if “z” is displayed.  •
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Advanced Scheduled Recording