Panasonic Dmr Eh50 Operating Instructions Manual

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1POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡16)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 
power.
2Disc tray (➡20, 30)
3SD card slot (➡5)
4Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected
5Display (➡below)
6Connecting to external equipment (➡47)
7Channel select (➡20)
8Open/close disc tray (➡20, 30)
9Select drive (➡20, 30, 34)
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].
:Stop (➡20, 30)
;Start play (➡30)

						

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STEP 1Connection
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used 
for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it 
is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape (➡14)
∫To enjoy even higher fidelity
You can enjoy even higher fidelity, if your television has an 
S-VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. (➡14)
A to M are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.
∫Quick Start
This allows you to operate the DVD Recorder soon after turning it 
on. The television program list is displayed and the unit is ready to 
record to the selected drive (HDD or DVD
§1) approximately one 
second§2 after turning the unit on.§1Only if a DVD-RAM is already inserted in the unit.§2Only when auto start up of the television program list is turned 
off (➡29, “Review options” menu).
It may take up to a minute if you want to record to a disc other than 
a DVD-RAM, or to make other operations.
∫When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit 
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off 
(approx. 13 W
).
∫Connect the unit directly to the television
If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette 
recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright 
protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.
≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR
Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are 
both television and VCR input terminals.
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder
S VIDEOVIDEO
OUT2OUT2
OUT1OUT1YPBPR
COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT(48480p/p/48480i0i)AC  IN S VIDEOVIDEO
IN3IN3
IN1IN1
VHVHF/UHFUHF
G-LINKLINK
RF RF ININRF RF OUTOUT
VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICALOPTICAL
VHF/UHF 
   RF IN
VHF/UHF 
 RF OUT
AUDIO 
R AUDIO 
L VIDEO 
OUT
OUT
AUDIO 
R AUDIO 
L VIDEO 
IN 
IN
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO IN
MRF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 
RF OUT terminal to the television. 
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to 
the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT 
terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the 
television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.Refer to page 15 if the 
antenna connector 
doesn’t match.BTe lev is i on
GAudio/Video cableEVideo cassette recorder
C Red White Yellow
F75 ≠ coaxial cable
KAC power supply cord
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete. 
LTo household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) ITo OUT1 or OUT2
JCooling fanindicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included. DCable from wall or 
antenna signal
C
Red White Yellow
HThis unit A
Note that the television program list is not downloaded while 
the unit is unplugged.
BTelevisionBTelevision
HThis unit
EVCREVCR
HThis unit
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≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or 
channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set 
manually.
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used 
for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it 
is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape (➡14)
∫To enjoy even higher fidelity
You can enjoy even higher fidelity, if your television has an 
S-VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. (➡14)
A to W are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.
∫Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or 
the RF OUT terminal?
If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and 
RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO 
OUT terminal with the unit’s IN3 terminal. Using this connection 
provides the better picture quality.
≥The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
∫Why should I connect the IR Blaster?
To download program listings, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system 
needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the 
unit is not in use. Please connect the supplied IR Blaster cable to 
the G-LINK jack of the unit. After you connect the IR Blaster cable 
you will be able to control your cable box using the unit’s remote 
control.
Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the cable TV box.
Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder
S VIDEOVIDEO
OUT2OUT2
OUT1OUT1YPBPR
COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT(48480p/p/48480i0i)AC  IN S VIDEOVIDEO
IN3IN3
IN1IN1
VHVHF/UHFUHF
G-LINKLINK
RF RF ININRF RF OUTOUT
VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICALOPTICAL
VHF/UHF 
   RF IN
VHF/UHF 
 RF OUT
AUDIO 
R AUDIO 
L VIDEO 
OUT
OUT
AUDIO 
R AUDIO 
L VIDEO 
IN 
IN
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO IN
VIDEORFS-VIDEO R           L
AUDIO
OUTIN
IThis unit
SCable TV box HAudio/Video cable
PThese connections to IN3 are 
required for the TV Guide On 
Screen
TM system to work.BTelevision
HAudio/Video cable
QInstead of using the Audio/video 
cable, you can also connect the 
RF IN terminal on this unit to the 
cable TV box RF OUT terminal 
using the 75 ≠ coaxial cable.
RSetting the IR Blaster ➡belowOIR Blaster
Insert the IR Blaster 
jack into the G-LINK 
terminal.
≥Only use the 
included IR Blaster.
CRed White Yellow
FVideo cassette recorder
C Red White Yellow
ESplitter
G75 ≠ coaxial 
cable
MAC power supply cord
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete. 
NTo household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) JTo OUT1 or OUT2 CRed White Yellow
LCooling fanindicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included. A
DCable from wall or 
antenna signal
KTo  I N 3
Setting the IR Blaster
  
TRead the cable TV box operating 
instructions regarding positioning of the 
signal sensor.UIf necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to 
secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface.
WIf you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may 
become damaged.
Once you have confirmed the cable TV box is 
operating correctly, secure it by attaching the 
adhesive tape. Ve.g. Television stand surface
SCable TV box
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STEP 1Connection
≥To reduce video tape noise while transferring (dubbing)
➡37, On-screen menu, Video, Line-in NR 
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive 
output (
➡68) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
 Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape
S VIDEOVIDEO
OUT2OUT2
OUT1OUT1YPBPR
COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT(48480p/p/48480i0i)AC  IN S VIDEOVIDEO
IN3IN3
IN1IN1
VHVHF/UHFUHF
G-LINKLINK
RF RF ININRF RF OUTOUT
VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICALOPTICAL
VHF/UHF 
   RF IN
VHF/UHF 
 RF OUT
AUDIO 
R AUDIO 
L VIDEO 
OUT
OUT
AUDIO 
R AUDIO 
L VIDEO 
IN 
IN
Audio/Video cable
To IN1 or IN3This unit Video cassette recorder
Red White Yellow
Ye l l o w
White
Red
To enjoy even higher fidelity
Connecting to the S-VIDEO IN terminal
S VIDEOVIDEO
OUT2OUT2
OUT1OUT1YPBPR
COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT(48480p/p/48480i0i)S VIDEOVIDEO
VHVHF/UHFUHF
G-LINKLINK
RF RF ININ
VIDEOVIDEOEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICALOPTICAL
AUDIO IN
R       LS VIDEO IN
Television
S-Video cable Audio/Video cable
Red White Red White
This unit
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
S VIDEOVIDEO
OUT2OUT2
OUT1OUT1YPBPR
COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT(48480p/p/48480i0i)S VIDEOVIDEO
VHVHF/UHFUHF
G-LINKLINK
RF RF ININ
VIDEOVIDEOEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICALOPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
R       L
Television
Audio/Video cableComponent 
video cable
Red White Red White
This unit
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∫Connection to a stereo amplifier∫To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on 
DVD-Video
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use 
the lead connection to minimize signal loss.
∫A single twin lead
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫Two twin leads
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals 
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal
∫A twin lead terminal
∫Two twin lead terminals
∫Multiple antenna terminals
≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s 
settings as necessary.
Connecting an amplifier or system component
If the antenna connector doesn’t match
S VIDEOVIDEO
OUT2OUT2
OUT1OUT1YPBPR
COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT(48480p/p/48480i0i)AC  IN S VIDEOVIDEO
IN3IN3
IN1IN1
VHVHF/UHFUHF
G-LINKLINK
RF RF ININRF RF OUTOUT
VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICALOPTICAL
OPTICAL IN
AUDIO IN
R      L
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when 
connecting.
Insert fully, with this 
side facing up. Audio cable
This unit
Red White
Red White
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder 
displaying these logo marks using an optical digital 
audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio 
Output” (
➡56).
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not 
suited to DVD.
≥Output is not digital with DVD-Audio; however, you can enjoy it in 
analog (
➡left).
[For digital playback, set “Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode” (
➡55) 
to “Video Mode (Video On)” when the DVD-Audio contains DVD-
Video.]
Amplifier’s rear panel
Amplifier’s rear panel
To OUT 1 or OUT 2
or
Other antenna connections to the unit
300–75 ≠ transformer
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s RF IN 
terminal
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable
To this unit’s RF IN 
terminal (Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer
from the antenna
To this unit’s RF 
IN terminal
300–75 ≠ transformer (Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cableVHF/UHF band mixer
Other antenna connections to the television
VHF/UHF band separator
Te l e v i s i o n 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer
TelevisionVHF or 
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
TelevisionVHF
UHF
ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTe l e v i s i o n
75 ≠ coaxial cable
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STEP 2Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[ÍDVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts 
TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup.
IMPORTANT: The TV Guide On ScreenTM system must 
be setup whether it is then used or not. You cannot use 
the scheduled recording feature unless this setup is 
completed.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to 
suit the connections to this unit.
≥When using the cable TV box, check the following.
–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly 
(➡13).
–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.
1Press [ÍDVD POWER].
2Following the on-screen messages, 
input the operating environment for 
your television.
≥Move the cursor using [3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER] 
to confirm.
≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers.
≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen.
≥Refer to the instructions on the bottom of the screen.
Set the following;
≥Country (USA/Canada)
≥ZIP (Postal) code
≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)
When “No” is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed (➡17, 
“The set contents are displayed together”).
≥Cable TV box connected to this unit (Yes/No)
When “No” is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed (➡17, 
“The set contents are displayed together”).
If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen
TM system
Select “No” at this point even if a cable TV box is connected.
If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:
≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/IN3)
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 terminal, 
select “IN3”.
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, 
select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box 
setting.
≥Cable TV box brand
–Move down with [4] for more brands.
–You can also press [PAGEW] or [PAGE X] to skip one page.
–Select “Not Listed” if you cannot find your brand on the list.
≥IR signal code
Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears 
on screen and press [ENTER].
Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On 
ScreenTM system. Other languages cannot be 
displayed.
TV Guide On Screen
TM system
This unit features the TV Guide On ScreenTM system that 
provides an 8-day grid of TV programs available in your area. 
Use the TV Guide On Screen
TM system to choose TV programs 
and simplify the recording of your favorite TV shows (➡24, 28, 
29). Best of all this service is free!
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, 
the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings 
or channel information. Without this information, program-
based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can 
still be set manually.
≥In order to cool the circuits used when downloading the 
television program list, the cooling fan may sometimes operate 
when the unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.
If further assistance is needed, 
In the U.S.A.: Contact Panasonic’s Customer Call Center at 
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
In Canada: Call 1-800-561-5505.
IN2IN2
CHCH
HDDDVD SD
S VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOL/MONOL/MONO-AUD I OAUDIO-R
OPEN/CLOSEOPEN/CLOSEDRIDRIVEVESELECT SELECT RECRECPOWER/x1. 3
HDDHDDDV DDVDSDSD
123
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FUNCTIONS
TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
DVD POWER POWERTV
ÍCHVOLUMETV/VIDEOINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
PA G E
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
SETUP
POWER Í/ l
Í DVD POWER
PAG E  W X
Numbered 
buttons
Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System!
USA
Canada
Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?
=          =          =          =          =
Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder 
is located:
Ye s
No
Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?
Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?
Ye s
No
Follow steps A and B below:
A. Please tune your cable box to channel 02
B. Make sure to leave your cable box turned ON
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The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one 
communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite common 
for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times.
–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No” 
and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box 
changes to channel 09.
–If you want to try the code again for some reason, e.g., you 
accidentally moved the IR Blaster, select “Test this code again” 
and press [ENTER].
∫The set contents are displayed together
–If the information is correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press 
[ENTER].
–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup 
process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.
Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.
3Press [ENTER].
A television reception screen or a blue background screen is 
displayed.
If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen
TM system 
➡57, Auto channel/clock settings
4Press [ÍDVD POWER].
“BYE” appears briefly and then “12:00A” flashes on the 
unit’s display. The unit is now in standby mode and ready to 
download the channel line-up and the program listings.
Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.
If you connect a cable TV box
≥the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this 
unit’s RF IN or IN3 terminal (➡13)
≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed (➡13)
≥the cable TV box is turned on
If you do not connect a cable TV box
≥the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal 
(➡12)
5Leave this unit in the standby mode.
It is strongly recommended that you wait at least 24 hours 
before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is 
used sooner, but the channel line-up and program listings 
may not have been fully downloaded.
≥If you connect a cable TV box, leave it switched on without 
using it.
≥With some cable TV boxes, the cable TV box remote 
control can turn on and off both the cable TV box and the 
television. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable TV box 
off) will prevent the channel line-up from being 
downloaded.
If you find “There is no data for this screen” displayed on the 
television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet 
downloaded the channel line-up.This unit may download 
more than one channel 
line-up. Follow the on-
screen instructions and 
select one of these.
Set the clock manually.
Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit 
downloads it. Scheduled recording is only possible manually.
1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [3,4] to select “Setup” and press [1].
3 Press [3,4] to select “Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4 Press [3,4] to select “Set Clock Manually” and press 
[ENTER].
5 Press [2,1] to select the item you want to change and press 
[3,4] to change the setting.
6 Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
7 Press [SETUP].
≥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 shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time 
(GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
≥If the unit’s display changes from flashing “12:00A” to the 
current time, you can set scheduled recording manually 
(➡25).
≥If the units display does not change to the current time even 
after waiting, we recommend that you set the clock using “Set 
Clock Manually” (➡right).
Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?
Ye s
No
Test this code again
Zip code  - 11111 (USA)
Cable - Yes
Cable box - No
What would you like to do now?
Watch TV
To use immediately (Set Clock Manually)
In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are 
registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or 
one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of 
Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV 
Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen, G-LINK, VCR 
Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide 
International and/or one of its affiliates.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide 
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR 
ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY 
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM 
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV 
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR 
ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, 
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH 
THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, 
EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV 
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are protected 
by one or more issued United States patents such as 6,331,877; 
6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 
4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 
5,335,079; 5,307,173; 6,498,895; 6,418,556.
SORT SCHEDULELISTINGS
There is no data
for this screen.
TODAYLastChannelSORT SCHEDULE
FAVORITES RECORD INFO.87NWGB
BOX
pTVTVNWBGducationANiMeNetworkPBS
LISTINGS8:30PM 8:00PM
SETUP
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenChannel
Set Clock Manually
/:
/
SAT AM
Month Day Year
Hour Minute
1
1
12 00 2000
DSTTime Zone
OffEST
ENTER
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STEP 3Set up to match your television and remote control
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive 
output (
➡68).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “TV Screen” 
and press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
–Select “480p” if the television is compatible with 
progressive output.
–Select “480i” if the television is not compatible with 
progressive output or you are unsure about television 
compatibility.
4Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
HDDHDDDV DDVDSDSD
123
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FUNCTIONS
TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DV D / T VDVD/TV
DVD POWER POWERTV
ÍCHVOLUMETV/VIDEOINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
PA G E
RETURN 3,4,2,1 
ENTER
SETUP
Numbered 
buttonsTV operation 
buttons
Selecting television type
4:3 standard aspect 
television16:9 widescreen 
television
SETUP
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
Channel
TV Screen
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480i
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480i
ENTER
4:3 TV
16:9 Widescreen TV
4:316:9
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You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the 
television channel and change the television volume.
1Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [ÍPOWER TV] enter 
the code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]  10: [1] ➡ [0]
Manufacturer and Code No.
2Test by turning on the television and 
changing channels. 
≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows 
correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for 
your television does not allow control of your television, this 
remote control is not compatible with your television.
[Note]
≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the 
one that allows correct operation.Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Setup” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER].
5To change the code on the remote control
While pressing [ENTER], press and 
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6Press [ENTER].
∫When the following indicator appears on the 
unit’s display and you are unable to operate the 
unit
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s 
(➡step 5). 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01/02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14/18/19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06/07
GOLDSTAR 15/16/17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15/16/17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
When other Panasonic products 
respond to this remote control
SETUPRemote Control Code
Press “±” and “ENTER” togetherfor more than 2 seconds on the remote.
Disc Channel
Setup
The unit’s remote control code
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Recording
Recording television programs
[HDD]
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously 
recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 
hours.)
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] 
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
[+R]
≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
[SD]
≥It is not possible to record onto a card.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
≥Turn on this unit.
≥Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed 
on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program 
list ➡29, “Review options” menu
See also the notes “Before recording” (➡21).
1Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the 
recording drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2If you selected the DVD drive
Press [