Panasonic Dmr Eh50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
§1It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other.
§2When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the 
SETUP menu (➡55).
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using 
“EP (8H)”.
≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may 
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-
RAM. Use EP(6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when transferring 
(dubbing) or programming scheduled recordings.
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP 
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space 
with the best possible recording quality.
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the 
picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.
≥When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically 
adjusted to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 
GB disc.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the 
display.
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD 
drive simultaneously.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double 
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it 
over.
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time 
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 
8cm (3″) DVD-RAM 
discs. Use the HDD or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
≥When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, after you have recorded to 
the HDD, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before 
recording to the HDD (
➡22).[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] In order to play a disc recorded using this unit on 
other playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized (
➡52).
≥If the program is listed in the television program list (➡28), its 
name is automatically made the title name after recording. (The 
recorded title must be more than 3 minutes.)
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
During recording
Press [¥REC] to select the recording time.
≥You can specify up to 4 hours later.
≥The unit display changes as shown below.
≥This does not work during scheduled recordings (➡24) or while 
using Flexible Recording (➡22).
≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is 
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
≥The unit does not turn off automatically after the time to stop 
recording is reached.
To cancel
Press [¥REC] several times until the counter appears.
≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording 
continues.
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. 
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (
➡54, “Off 
Timer”).
When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format 
confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, 
all the recorded contents are erased.
Press [2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
To format a disc
“Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡51)
Recording modes and approximate recording 
times
HDD
(100 GB)DVD-RAM DVD-R
DV D - RW  
+R
(4.7 GB) Mode Single-
sided
(4.7 GB)Double-
sided
§1
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 22 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 44 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 89 4 8 4
EP (Extra long 
play)177 (133
§2)8 (6§2) 16 (12§2)8 (6§2)
FR (Automatic 
mode selection)177 hours 
maximum8 hours 
maximum8 hours 
maximum for one 
side8 hours 
maximum
Before recording
The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts, 
when
≥Recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R
≥Recording sound in LPCM (
➡56, Audio for XP Recording)
≥“Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On” (➡22)
You have to select the audio recording type before recording.
–If you do not connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu 
(
➡56).
–If you connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.
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EP
After recording
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch 
Recording
0:30"#1:00"#1:30"#2:00"#3:00"#4:00
^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}
Off Timer
When using DVD-RW
ENTER
The disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the 
disc in Disc Management?
Format
NoYe s
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Recording
Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [AUDIO].
e.g., “Stereo” is selected 
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio 
type you selected.
≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change.
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R is in the disc 
tray while DVD drive is selected.
≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is 
set to “LPCM” (
➡56).
≥When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On” (➡below).
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM)
[HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On”)
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select 
MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡56).
When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R after having recorded them to 
the HDD, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before 
recording to the HDD.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Disc” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Settings for 
Recording” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Rec. for High-
Speed Dubbing” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select “On” and press 
[ENTER].
≥When recording MTS broadcasts (➡ below)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
∫When recording MTS broadcasts
≥If you do not connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡56).
≥If you connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.
∫However, the restrictions shown below apply 
when recording to the HDD
≥16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect.
≥Only the main or the secondary (SAP) audio is recorded when 
recording MTS broadcasts.
Therefore, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing”to “Off” if you do 
not intend to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R after you have recorded 
them to the HDD.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR 
mode.
∫Using “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” is convenient in 
these kinds of situations.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥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
[HDD]
≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be 
transferred (dubbed) to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly
≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording 
mode when transferring (dubbing), to fit the disc space.
e.g., Recording a 90 minute program to disc
Selecting audio to record
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≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be 
monaural even if you select Stereo mode. v
SAP:Secondary audio program (SAP)
≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also 
recorded. v
Mono:Main audio (monaural)
≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo 
broadcast.
Recording for High-Speed Dubbing
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FUNCTIONS
TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
AUDIO
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SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
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TIMESLIP
AUD IO
1∫ 
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIME SLIP
RETURN 3,4,2,1 
ENTER
STATUS
SETUP
F Rec HDD, DVDNumbered 
buttons
CH 12Stereo
HDD Hard-Drive
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To start recording
≥Recording television program (➡20)
≥Scheduled recording (➡24)
≥Recording from a video cassette recorder (➡47)
Flexible Recording
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM4.7GB
DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
If you select XP mode, the program will not fit one disc.
A second disc is necessary for 
30 minutes of the program.
If you select SP mode, the program will fit one disc.
However there will be 30 minutes remaining 
disc space.
If you select “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” the program will fit 
one disc perfectly.
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Recording
Preparation
≥Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2, IN3) to record.
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
1While stopped
Press [F Rec].
2Press [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.
≥You cannot record for more than 8 hours.
3When you want to start recording
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Start” 
and press [ENTER].
≥Recording starts.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in 
the display.
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.
≥There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
To stop play
Press [∫].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [∫].
To stop scheduled recording
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press 
[HDD] or [DVD].
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during 
recording.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title 
and press [ENTER].
≥There is no sound output while searching forward or 
backward.
To stop play
Press [∫].
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
2 If the recording is on the other drive
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
3Press [∫].
To stop scheduled recording
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
While recording, you can play a scene in the title being recorded or a 
previously recorded title. Both images being played and recorded 
are shown.
1Press [TIME SLIP] during recording.
≥Play starts from 30 seconds previous.
≥You will hear the playback audio. 
2Press [3,4] to select the time and 
press [ENTER].
≥Each time you press [3,4], the time increases [3] or 
decreases [4] by 1 minute.
(Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.)
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to show the play images in full. Press 
[TIME SLIP] to show the play and recording images.
To stop play
Press [∫].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [∫].
To stop scheduled recording
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
Playing while you are recording
Playing from the beginning of the title you are 
recording—Chasing playback
FLEXIBLE RECORDING 
StartCancel
Record in FR mode.
Set recording time3 Hour 00 Min.Maximum rec. time3 Hour 00 Min.Maximum recording time
This is the maximum 
recording time in EP mode.
XPSP
LP
EP
Rec. 0:59
Stereo
HDD Hard-Drive
CH71
Remaining 
time e.g., HDD
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip
0 minPlay 
Rec. 
This automatically 
disappears after 
approximately 5 seconds.
To show the screen again
Press [TIME SLIP] again.
The image currently being recorded
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Recording
Scheduled recording
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] When recording MTS broadcasts, select the audio 
recording type in “Select MTS” (
➡56).
≥[HDD] If you set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before 
recording to the HDD, you can later high speed transfer (dub) the 
program to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording 
(➡20).
You can perform scheduled recording easily by just marking the 
desired program(s) in a television program list.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is 
listed on the television program list.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
Further instructions on utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system ➡28
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
program.
≥To skip one screen
Press [PAGE W] or [PAGE X].
≥To skip 24 hours in the list
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “LISTINGS” and
–Press the “Green” button (forward).
–Press the “Blue” button (backward).
3Press the “Green” button.
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for 
scheduled recording.
≥Press the “Green” button to cancel.
≥Press the “Blue” button to change recording frequency.
Each time you press the button:
Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.
≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is 
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the 
unit. To change the setting ➡below.
∫To change the setting
1Press [SUB MENU] to go to the Navigation 
menu.
2Press [2,1] to select “SCHEDULE”.
3Press [3,4] to select the program and 
press [ENTER].
4Change the setting as necessary and press 
[ENTER].
≥To set recording to start early or end late
Press [3,4] to select “Start early by” or “End late by” 
and press the numbered buttons to enter minutes (up to 
99).
≥To change the recording mode
Press [3,4] to select “Quality” and press the “Blue” 
button.
Each time you press the button:
≥To change the recording drive
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press the “Blue” 
button.
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DV D
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not 
enough remaining space, recording automatically 
switches to the “HDD” (➡27, Relief Recording). 
4Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit goes to scheduled recording standby (“F” lights on 
the unit’s display); however, it may not turn off automatically. 
To save power, turn the unit off by pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ] .
≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether 
the unit is turned on/off.
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
∫Notes on scheduled recording ➡27
∫To check, change or delete a program ➡27
For successful scheduled recordings
The program list will not display immediately after purchasing 
this unit. Complete the TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup 
and download the program list data (➡16).
Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system to make scheduled recordings
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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
STATUSSTATUSCREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfo
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
PA G E
DIRECT
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TIMESLIP
3,4,2,1 
ENTERTV GUIDE
PAG E  W X ∫ Í 
DVD POWER
SCHEDULE
SUB MENU
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“Green”“Blue”
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Recording
∫To cancel recording when it has already begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
≥There may be some channels that are not displayed in the 
television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set 
them manually (➡below).
≥You can manually set the date, channel, start and end times and so 
on for programs you want to record.
1Press [SCHEDULE].
2Press the “Green” button.
3Enter the settings.
≥To enter the date
Press [3,4] to select “Date” and press the numbered 
buttons.
(Date: Month/Day/Year)
≥To enter the time
Press [3,4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press 
the numbered buttons.
–You can set up to 8 hours.
–To change am/pm
Press [2,1] to select “am” or “pm” and press the “Blue” 
button.
≥To enter the channel
Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and press the numbered 
buttons.
–To select the input channel (IN1/IN2/IN3)
Press the “Blue” button.
≥To change the recording mode
Press [3,4] to select “Quality” and press the “Blue” button.
Each time you press the button:≥To change the recording drive
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press the “Blue” 
button.
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DV D
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough 
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the 
“HDD” (➡27, Relief Recording). 
4Press [ENTER].
≥Press the “Green” button to change recording frequency.
Each time you press the button:
≥To program other recordings
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “RECORD” and repeat steps 
2–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit goes to scheduled recording standby (“F” lights on 
the unit’s display); however, it may not turn off automatically. 
To save power, turn the unit off by pressing [ÍDV D P O W E R ] .≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether 
the unit is turned on/off.
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
∫Notes on scheduled recording ➡27
∫To check, change or delete a program ➡27
∫To cancel recording when it has already begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
Manually programming scheduled 
recordings
LP#EP#FR#XP#SP
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FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
Sat     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
SET TIMERRR
WR
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RECORD
Date :
Start Time :
End Time  :
Channel :
Quality :
Destination :
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FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm     NWBG            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3 
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
RECORD
REMOVEFREQUENCYINFO.
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Recording
Scheduled recording
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
Preparation
Entering PlusCode
® numbers is an easy way of scheduling 
recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and 
magazines.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the 
television program list (➡16).
1Press [VCR Plusr].
2Press [3,4] to select “PlusCode”.
3Press the numbered buttons to enter 
the PlusCode number.
≥To correct the number
Press [3] and press [4]. Enter the number again from the 
beginning.
4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is 
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the 
unit. To change the setting ➡24, “To change the setting” 
steps 3–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit goes to scheduled recording standby (“F” lights on 
the unit’s display); however, it may not turn off automatically. 
To save power, turn the unit off by pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ] .≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether 
the unit is turned on/off.
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
∫Notes on scheduled recording ➡27
∫To check, change or delete a program 
➡27
∫To cancel recording when it has already begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
Using VCR Plusi system to make 
scheduled recordings
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TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
DVD POWER POWERTV
ÍCHVOLUMETV/VIDEOINPUT SELECT
AUD IO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
STATUSSTATUSCREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfo
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
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SCHEDULE
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3,4,2,1 
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“Blue”
“Green”
Date :
Start Time :
End Time  :
Channel :
Quality :
Destination :
PlusCode :  4 /  1 / 05
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10 : 00 pm
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FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm     NWBG            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3 
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
RECORD
REMOVEFREQUENCYINFO.
87NWBGSP
HDD
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Recording
You can check, change or delete a program set for scheduled 
recording on the television screen.
1Press [SCHEDULE].
2Press [3,4] to select the program.
∫To change the recording frequencyPress the “Green” button.
∫To change the time, recording mode and 
recording drive
Press [ENTER]. (➡24, To change the setting, step 4)
∫To delete the program
Press the “Blue” button.
∫To exit the screen
Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by pressing 
[ÍDV D P O W E R ] .
∫When there is a duplicate or overlapping 
program scheduled recording
The program scheduled recording that was set last is recorded. 
None of the program that was set earlier is recorded even if there is 
only partial overlapping.
Program scheduled recordings that are not recorded are highlighted 
in grey.
Check, change or delete a program
FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm    NWBG              Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
RR
R
WR
WR
SET TIMER
RECORD
Sat    1:00pm     NWBG            Once
REMOVEFREQUENCYINFO.
87NWBGSP
HDD
R
1:00      1:55
Channel or program name (a program name that was set 
for scheduled recording using TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system or VCR Plusi system that was listed in the 
program list)
Recording mode (➡21)
Recording driveFrequency (➡24, Step 3, 
➡25, Step 4)
Program set last
Recorded Time
Programs set earlierNot recorded Not recorded
Notes on scheduled recording
≥“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate that the unit is in 
scheduled recording standby.
≥“F” flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording 
standby.
≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether the 
unit is turned on/off.
≥Scheduled recordings begin when the set time is reached even 
when recording or when playing.
≥Scheduled recordings do not begin while transferring (dubbing) 
in normal speed mode (➡43).
≥If the unit is turned on when scheduled recording begins, it 
remains turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off 
automatically.You can turn the unit off during scheduled 
recording.
≥When you program successive scheduled recordings to start 
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part 
at the ending of the earlier program (approximately 15 
seconds). In addition, when recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format) or +R, the unit cannot record the part at the 
beginning of the later program (approximately 15 seconds).
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually 
setting the clock (➡17), scheduled recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
∫Relief Recording
When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for scheduled 
recording and if the program will not fit onto the disc, the 
recording drive will be changed to the “HDD” automatically.
If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or 
when scheduled recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the 
recording drive will be changed to the HDD.
≥The Direct Navigator shows which programs were relief-
recorded (“ ” is displayed.)(➡30).
≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the 
program as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.
Program Program
Recorded
Not recordedRecordedNot recorded
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 26.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
Programs are categorized by color.
∫To change to the selected channel
Press [ENTER].While recording, you cannot change from the channel being recorded.
2Press [SUB MENU] to go to the 
Navigation menu.
3Press [2,1] to select the item and 
press [4].
One of the following screens will appear depending on the 
item selected.
LISTINGS SORT PROMOTIONS
SCHEDULE MESSAGES SETUP
Common operations
The LISTINGS screen displays the station, title, time, length, 
contents and ratings. It allows you to scroll through current and 
future program listings and register them for recording or as a 
“Favorite”, and jump directly to the program channel through a one-
touch button.
Functions of Action Buttons
∫Registering a program you don’t want to miss as 
a “Favorite”
By registering a program as a “Favorite”, you can later tune to that 
program quickly by pressing the “Blue” button when that program 
begins broadcasting. 
When watching TV, we recommend you occasionally press the 
“Blue” button. This unit may tune into a “Favorite” program that you 
had forgotten about.
To register a program as a “Favorite”
Press the “Blue” button on the program.
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set as a 
“Favorite”.
≥Press the “Green” button to change the frequency.
Each time you press the button:
≥Press the “Blue” button to cancel.
Repeat the above to set other programs.
≥When there is more than one program registered as “Favorite” in 
the same time frame, each time you press the “Blue” button, the 
program switches to the other.
The SORT screen displays program listings sorted into your 
preferred categories. You can register programs on the list for 
recording or as a “Favorite”, and jump directly to the program 
channel through a one-touch button.
There are various categories, such as movies, sports, children’s, 
educational, news, variety, series, HDTV, and alphabetically. Each 
category will contain individual sub-categories.
1 Press [2,1] to select the major category and press [4].
2 Press [3,4,2,1] to select the minor category and press 
[ENTER].
3 Press [3,4,2,1] to select a program.
≥When sorting alphabetically, programs with the same name 
(such as reruns or subsequent broadcasts of the same 
program) are displayed together in one column. In this case, 
press [3,4] to select a program name and press [ENTER]. 
Each broadcast of the program is then displayed separately. 
Press [3,4] to select the desired program.
Functions of Action Buttons
The SCHEDULE screen displays programs registered for recording 
or as a “Favorite” separately on the list. In addition to being able to 
review the list, you can also remove programs and change the 
frequency or modify the start/end times (only when recording) of 
programs selected.
Functions of Action Buttons Green: Sports Blue: Children’s
Purple: Movies Teal: Other categories
[3,4,2,1] 
[ENTER]Select/Enter
[PAGE W][PAGE X]Skip one screen
[SUB MENU] Move to the Navigation menu
[CREATE 
CHAPTER]
(Green)“Green” Action Button
The Action Button functions will be 
displayed on the screen.
[DUBBING]
(Blue)“Blue” Action Button
The Action Button functions will be 
displayed on the screen.
[Info] Change the size of information window
LISTINGS screen
r24 Hours: Skip 24 hours forward
s24 Hours: Skip 24 hours backward
LOCK: Lock the program currently selected in the 
Video Window
UNLOCK: The Video Window display will change as 
different programs are highlighted
RECORD: Record this program (➡24, Step 3)
FAVORITES: Register this program as a “Favorite” 
(➡right)
CANCEL REC./
CANCEL FAV.:Cancel recording or a “Favorite”
FREQUENCY: Change the frequency of recording or a 
“Favorite”
TODAYTODAYLastChannel
SORT SCHEDULE
FAVORITES RECORD INFO.
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Icons
Stereo
Closed caption
Re-run Panel Ads Video window (The channel you 
were previously watching is 
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Action 
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A program becomes a “Favorite” when the 
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“Favorite” registration temporarily off.
SORT screen
RECORD: Record this program (➡24, Step 3)
FAVORITES: Register this program as a “Favorite” 
(➡above)
CANCEL REC./
CANCEL FAV.:Cancel recording or a “Favorite”
FREQUENCY: Change the frequency of recording or a 
“Favorite” 
SCHEDULE screen
SET TIMER: Show the manual scheduled recording 
screen (➡25, Step 2)
CANCEL: Cancel an entry on the manual scheduled 
recording screen
FREQUENCY: Change the frequency of recording or a 
“Favorite”
REMOVE/STOP Remove the scheduled recording or 
“Favorite” program/Stop scheduled 
recording
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The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings, 
customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system’s start-up pattern.
∫“Change system settings” menu–Access to the 
TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup screenYou can also verify any information entered during setup, or 
completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change system settings” and press 
[ENTER].
The information that was set is displayed, and you are asked to 
confirm whether it is correct.
2 Press [3,4] to select the message and press [ENTER].
≥“Yes, everything is correct”
–The information that was set will remain intact. Press [ENTER] 
again to exit the screen.
≥“Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect”
–You can customize the channel line-up in the CHANNEL 
EDITOR screen (➡ below). Press [3,4] to select “No Match” 
and press [ENTER].
≥“No, repeat setup process”
–The TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup screen is displayed. 
Follow the on-screen prompts to redo the setup (➡16, 
step 2).
∫“Change channel display” menu–CHANNEL 
EDITOR
The “Change channel display” menu allows you to customize the 
channel line-up using the CHANNEL EDITOR. You can easily 
change channel line-up should the cable company occasionally 
revise their channel assignments.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change channel display” and press 
[ENTER].
2 Press [3,4] to select the channel.
≥Press [PAGE W] or [PAGE X] to skip one screen.
3 Customize the channel as follows.
To display/hide the channel
Press the “Green” button to select “ON” (display) or “OFF” (hide).
To change the channel number
Press the numbered buttons.
e.g. 1:  [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1]
15:  [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115:  [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To change the order of the channels
1Press [2].
2Press the “Blue” button to move up or the “Green” button to 
move down.
Repeat steps 2–3 as necessary.
4 Press [TV GUIDE].
∫“Review options” menu–Selecting the TV Guide 
On ScreenTM system start up pattern
1Press [3,4] to select “Review options” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the option and press [ENTER].
≥On: Turns on auto start up.
≥Off: Turns off auto start up.
The MESSAGES screen is where additional product program or 
other information can be received and displayed by the TV Guide On 
Screen
TM system. If major changes to the program listings are 
scheduled to be made, they will be displayed in the message 
section. The serial number specific to your TV Guide On Screen
TM 
system can also be found on this screen.
When there are unread messages, an envelope-shaped icon 
appears at the upper left of the screen.
To read a message
Press [3,4] to select the message and press [Info].
≥To delete unwanted messages press the “Green” button.
≥Messages are automatically deleted after 60 days.
The PROMOTIONS screen provides you with a list of promotional 
items that have appeared as Panel Ads or Channel banners during 
the current day. Promotions are updated daily during pre-designated 
download times.
To read a promotion
Press [3,4] to select the item and press [Info].
Functions of Action Buttons
(When the TV program item is highlighted)
SETUP screen
Yes, everything is correct
Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect
No, repeat setup processAre the above settings correct?
Zip code - 11111 (USA)
Cable - Yes
Cable box - No
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MESSAGES screen
PROMOTIONS screen
RECORD: Record this program (➡24, Step 3)
FAVORITES: Register this program as a “Favorite” (➡28)
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
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
1Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the 
playback drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while 
recording on another (editing is not possible).
2If you selected the DVD drive
Press [