Panasonic Dmr Eh55 Operating Instructions Manual

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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 28.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
2Press [SUB MENU] and 
press [3,4] to select “go 
to Service Bar” and then 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also press [3] only to go to the 
Service Bar.
3Press [2,1] to select a menu on the 
Service Bar.
∫To use menus
Press [4].
The Service bar consists of 4 menus.
Remote control buttons used in these menus
Panel menu items common to these menus
(appear when [SUB MENU] is pressed)
 
∫To watch the TV program on the selected 
channel
When “LISTINGS” is selected
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the TV program and press 
[ENTER].
While recording, you cannot change from the channel being 
recorded.
∫Changing how the channel is displayed, etc.
When “LISTINGS” is selected
1Press [SUB MENU].
Listings Options menu is displayed (➡ left).
2Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1] or [ENTER] 
to change the setting.
∫To shortcut to a desired item
When “LISTINGS” is selected
1Press the numbered buttons to select the number you want 
to shortcut to. (e.g., channel 26, 6 hours ahead)
2Press [3,4] to select the item and then press [ENTER] to 
shortcut.
Continued on next page
TODAYTODAY
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INFO
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Listings Options
unlockedvideo
logo
channel ID
go to Service Bar
edit channels
done 
cancel 
Information 
window
Icons
Panel Ads
(Panel menu)VIdeo window
(The program highlighted is displayed.)Menu
Service Bar
Closed captionProgram Rating Stereo
∫Screen Components(The screen displayed when [TV GUIDE] is pressed)
Remind icon
Record icon
Programs are categorized by color
Green: Sports  Blue: Children’s
Purple: Movies Teal: Other categories Listings 
Options menu
This appears 
when you press 
[SUB MENU].
LISTINGS:
(➡ 32)You can set scheduled recording and 
scheduled reminder.
SEARCH:
(➡ 33)You can search TV programs by genre, 
keyword, etc.
SETUP:
(➡ 34)You can change the settings of the TV 
Guide On Screen
TM system.
SCHEDULE:
(➡ 35)You can check, change, or delete a 
program set for scheduled recording or 
scheduled reminder manually.
[3,4,2,1] 
[ENTER]Select/Enter
[PAGE W][PAGE X] Skip one screen
[SUB MENU] To show Panel menu
[Info] Change the size of information window
Displays help information for operation
go to Service 
Bar:Return to the Service bar
done: Finish setting
cancel: Cancel an entry on the menu
Listings Options
unlockedvideologo
channel ID
go to Service Bar
edit channels
done cancel 
TODAY
SEARCH SCHEDULEINFOLISTINGS
video: The highlighted program is displayed in the 
Video window if you select “unlocked”.
The program in the Video window will not 
be changed if you select “locked”. 
channel ID: Select how channels are displayed (e.g., 
logo, number or both)
edit channels: Customizing channel line-up (➡ 34, 
Change channel display)
go to channel: The highlighted item jumps to the current 
listings for the desired channel
hours ahead: The highlighted item jumps ahead the 
number of hours entered
hours back: The highlighted item jumps back the 
number of hours entered
days ahead: The highlighted item jumps ahead the 
number of days entered
days back: The highlighted item jumps back the 
number of days entered
Scheduled recording/Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen
TM system
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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 28.
When “LISTINGS” is selected in step 3 on page 31
LISTINGS screen is displayed.
You can set scheduled recording and scheduled reminder. You can 
also view titles selected from the program listings.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the TV program and press 
[SUB MENU].
Episode Options menu is displayed.
1 Press [3,4] to select “set recording” and press [ENTER].
Record Options menu is displayed.
2 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1] to change 
the setting.
Record Options
3 Press [3,4] to select “schedule recording” and press 
[ENTER].
Return to the LISTINGS screen.
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for 
scheduled recording.
≥Notes on scheduled recording (➡ 30)You can set the channel to change automatically when a program 
set for scheduled reminder starts. This will prevent you from missing 
a program you want to watch while you are watching another 
program.
1 Press [3,4] to select “set reminder” and press [ENTER].
Remind Options menu is displayed.
2 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1] to change 
the setting.
Remind Options
3 Press [3,4] to select “schedule reminder” and press 
[ENTER].
Return to the LISTINGS screen.
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for 
scheduled reminder.
∫When the notification message appears on the 
television screen
If you set the reminder, a program notification message 
(➡ below) is displayed on the television screen at the time the 
reminder is set for. 
Select whether to continue watching the current channel or change 
the channel to the program you want to watch.
To change the channel to the program you watch
Press [3,4] to select the channel and press [ENTER].
≥If you turn “auto tune” on in step 2 above, press [ENTER] only to 
change the channel automatically.
To cancel the notification message and continue watching the 
current channel
Press [3,4] to select “hide reminders” and press [ENTER].
[Note]
You cannot set a scheduled recording and a scheduled reminder for 
the same time on different channels.
You can configure the individual settings of the program listings.
When Episode Options menu is displayed (➡ left)
Press [3,4] to select the item and press [ENTER] to change 
the setting.
Items that can be set up differ depending on the situation.
Using the LISTINGS Service to set 
scheduled recording and scheduled 
reminder
To make scheduled recording
frequency: once/regularly/weekly/off
start:
end:On time/1~120 min late/120~1 min early
recorder: HDD/DVD/use default
≥When the recording drive is “DVD” and 
there is not enough remaining space, 
recording automatically switches to the 
“HDD” (➡ 30, Relief Recording). 
quality: XP/SP/LP/EP/FR
TODAYTODAYNTVChannel
SEARCH SCHEDULEINFO
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LISTINGS8:00           8:30
8:30PM 8:00PM
≥You can set how the 
channels are 
displayed on screen 
(➡ 31, right column).
Episode Optionsgo to Service Barwatch now
set recording
set  reminder 
cancel 
To make scheduled recording (➡ below)
To make scheduled reminder (➡ right)
≥Other Episode Options (➡ right)
To make scheduled reminder
frequency: once/regularly/weekly/off
auto tune: Choose whether the channel changes 
automatically or not when a scheduled 
reminder starts
when: Set the start time for a scheduled reminder. 
(e.g., On time or up to 15 minutes before/after 
the start time of the program)
Other Episode Options
watch now: Change the television screen to the selected 
program
tune to channel: Choose whether the channel changes 
automatically or not when the selected program 
starts
set recording: Set a program for scheduled recording
(➡ left, To make scheduled recording)
delete 
recording:Delete a program set for scheduled recording 
edit recording: Change the previously set recording settings
(➡ left, Record Options)
set reminder:
Set a scheduled reminder (➡ above, To  m a k e  
scheduled reminder)
delete reminder: Delete a scheduled reminder 
edit reminder: Change the previously set scheduled reminder 
settings (➡ above, Remind Options)
Reminder!
GLOB, Channel 19             3:30pm
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hide reminders
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When “SEARCH” is selected in step 3 on page 31
SEARCH screen is displayed.
The SEARCH service displays program listings sorted into your 
preferred categories. 
There are various categories, such as movies, sports, children’s, 
educational, news, variety, series, HDTV, keyword and alphabetically. 
Each category will contain individual minor categories.
1 Press [2,1] to select the major category.
2 Press [3,4,2,1] to select the minor category and press 
[ENTER].
Search starts, and the programs that apply are displayed in the 
list.
≥If there are no programs that apply, “No match found” is displayed.≥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. 
3 Press [3,4] to select a program and press [ENTER].
Episode Options menu (➡ 32, left column) is displayed.
You can now set the scheduled recording or scheduled reminder (➡ 32).
You can also perform a more detailed search when you enter a new 
keyword.
1 Press [2,1] to select “KEYWORD” and press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select “new search” and press [ENTER].
Search Options menu (➡ right) is displayed.
3 Press [3,4] to select the item (type, category or sub) and 
press [2,1] to select the setting.
Items that can be set up differ depending on the situation.
For example, set as shown below when you want to search for 
action movies that feature Green.
type: actor
category: movies
sub: action
enter keyword: GREEN
[Note]
Depending on the TV Guide On ScreenTM text data, a keyword 
search may not be able to find applicable results.Search Options
4 Press [3,4] to select “enter keyword” in Search Options 
menu and press [ENTER].
KEYWORD input screen is displayed.
1 Press [3,4,2,1] to select a letter and press [ENTER].
Repeat step 1 as necessary.
2 Press [3,4] to select “DONE” and press [ENTER] to finish 
entering.
Search starts, and the programs that apply are displayed in the list.
≥If there are no programs that apply, “No match found” is displayed.
≥The newly input keywords are all saved. If you search for a keyword 
and no match is found the input keyword is saved.
5 Press [3,4] to select a program and press [ENTER].
Episode Options menu (➡ 32, left column) is displayed.
You can now set the scheduled recording or scheduled reminder 
(➡ 32).
1 Press [2,1] to select “KEYWORD”.
2 Press [3,4] to select a saved keyword and press [ENTER].
Search starts, and the programs that apply are displayed in the 
list.
≥If there are no programs that apply, “No match found” is 
displayed.
3 Press [3,4] to select a program and press [ENTER] to view 
a list of episodes.
4 Press [3,4] to select the episode and press [ENTER].
Episode Options menu (➡ 32, left column) is displayed.
You can now set the scheduled recording or scheduled reminder 
(➡ 32).
∫To change the saved keyword or search 
parameters
1 Press [2,1] to select “KEYWORD”.
2 Press [3,4] to select the saved keyword and press 
[SUB MENU].
Search Options menu is displayed.
Items that can be set up differ depending on the situation.
3 Press [3,4] to select “edit search” and press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 3–5 (➡ left, To search TV programs by new 
keyword).
Continued on next page
Using the SEARCH Service to search 
TV programs by genre, keyword, etc.
To search TV programs by genre
To search TV programs by new keyword
ALPHABETICALSETUP LISTINGS
SEARCHHDTVKEYWORDMajor category (➡ below)
KEYWORD (➡ below, 
right)
ALPHABETICAL
SETUP LISTINGS
SEARCH
All  MOVIESMusical  
Mystery Action 
Animated 
Comedy 
Documentary 
Drama 
Fantasy
Horror Romance 
Science Fiction  
War  
Western 
Other 
All  SPORTSMajor category
Minor category
Keyword Options
keywordsort bygo to Service Bar
done
cancel new search 
new searchtype: Select a search type (e.g., actor, director)
category: Select a program category (e.g., movies, 
sports)
sub: Select a program sub category (e.g., action, 
baseball)
enter keyword: Enter a keyword (➡ below, KEYWORD input 
screen)
To search TV programs by saved keyword
edit search: Change the saved keyword setting
delete search: Delete the saved keyword
DONE CANCEL
ABCD
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SPACE456789
   
BKSPDELCLR   
SPACE: Creates one open character
BKSP: Deletes the character on the left
DEL: Deletes the character on the right
CLR: Deletes all characters
ALPHABETICALSETUP LISTINGS
SEARCHHDTVtitle       WORLDS END  
 title       CANDY
KEYWORDSaved keyword
(➡ below)
Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen
TM system
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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 28.
When “SETUP” is selected in step 3 on page 31
SETUP screen is displayed.
The SETUP service allows you to redo the channel settings, 
customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On Screen
TM 
system’s start-up pattern.
You can verify any information entered during setup, or completely 
redo the setup, for the TV Guide On Screen
TM 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 [3,4,2,1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER] to 
exit the screen.
≥“Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect”
1 Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [3,4,2,1] to select one of the channel lineups 
and press [ENTER].
Then follow the operation instructions given on screen.
≥“No, repeat setup process”
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER].
–The TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup screen is displayed.
Follow the on-screen prompts to redo the setup (➡ 20, 
step 4).
You can customize the channel line-up. 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 to customize and press 
[ENTER].
Grid Options menu is displayed.
Items that can be set up differ depending on the situation.
3 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1], [ENTER] 
or the numbered buttons to change the setting.
Grid Options
You can change the size of the Information box etc., scheduled 
recording, and scheduled reminder default settings.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change default options” and press 
[ENTER]. 
2 Press [3,4] to select the option and press [ENTER].
Items for each option are displayed (➡ 35).
3 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1] to change 
the setting.
4 Press [3,4] to select “done” and press [ENTER].
Continued on next page
Using SETUP Service to change the 
settings of the TV Guide On Screen
TM 
system
Access to the TV Guide On ScreenTM system 
setup screen–“Change system settings”
Customizing the channel line-up –“Change 
channel display”
SCHEDULE SEARCH
Change system settings  
  Change channel display
 Change default options
 Display setup progress
SETUP
SETUP  Change system settings 
(➡ below)
Change channel display
(➡ below)
Change default options
(➡ right)
Display setup progress
(➡ 35)
Yes, everything is correct
Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect
No, repeat setup processAre the above settings correct?
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CHANNEL EDITOR
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screen
∫To change the channel position1 Press [3,4] to select the channel.
2 Press [2] to select the far left column.
3 Press [3,4] to change the position.
position: Change the position where the channel 
appears in the LISTINGS screen (and 
CHANNEL EDITOR)
channel: on: Channel is always displayed in 
LISTINGS and SEARCH screen
off: Channel is never displayed in 
LISTINGS and SEARCH screen
auto-hide: Display a channel only when 
program information is available
service: Change the service for the channel if there 
is more than one service available (e.g., 
cable, over-the-air, antenna, DirecTV, etc.)
input: Change the input for the channel if there is 
more than one input (e.g., RF, IN3, etc.)
tune channel: Correct the tune channel number using the 
numbered buttons
re-sort 
numerically:Change the channel order in the LISTINGS 
screen (and CHANNEL EDITOR) to 
numeric
undo all changes: Reset all channel editor options (and 
LISTINGS screen) to their original settings
Change the initial settings–“Change default 
options”
Grid Options
position on
channel
go back to Setup
re-sort numerically
undo all changesdone 
cancel 
       1
       2
Press [SUB MENU] to return to the previous screen.
SCHEDULE SEARCH
General defaults  
  Record defaults
 Remind defaults
 Go back to Setup
SETUP
SETUP: CHANGE DEFAULT OPTIONS  
Options
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General defaults
Record defaults
Remind defaults
Check progress in obtaining TV Guide On Screen
TM data. If there is 
a check placed beside “channel lineup data”, you can make 
scheduled recordings and scheduled reminder from the program 
listings grid.
Press [3,4] to select “Display setup progress” and press [ENTER].
Press [ENTER] to close the screen.
When “SCHEDULE” is selected in step 3 on page 31
SCHEDULE screen is displayed.
The SCHEDULE service displays programs registered for recording 
and scheduled reminders on the list. You can sort the list, delete 
programs, change the frequency/recording drive or modify the start/
end times of programs selected.
≥You can manually set the scheduled recording (➡ 29) and scheduled 
reminder if the program listings have not been downloaded.
1  Press [2,1] to select “TO DO” and press [3,4] to select 
the program and press [SUB MENU].
Schedule Options menu is displayed.
2 Press [3,4] to select “edit recording” or “edit reminder” 
and press [ENTER]. 
Record Options (➡ 29, step4, ➡ 32) or Remind Options (➡ 32) is 
displayed.
3 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1] or the 
numbered buttons to change the setting.
4 Press [3] to select “schedule recording” or “schedule 
reminder” and press [ENTER].
Items that can be set up differ depending on the situation.
You can view the scheduled recordings history. Information about 
scheduled recordings that were not performed is displayed in the 
INFO screen. 
1 Press [2,1] to select “HISTORY” and press [SUB MENU].
History Options menu is displayed.
2 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [2,1] or [ENTER] 
to change the setting.
Items that can be set up differ depending on the situation.
History Options  box size:Change the size of the Information box
box position: Change the position of the Information box
video: The highlighted program is displayed in the 
Video window if you select “unlocked”. 
The program in the Video window will not 
be changed if you select “locked”. 
channel ID: Change how channels are displayed (e.g., 
logo, number or both)
auto guide: Choose whether the TV GUIDE screen is 
displayed automatically or not when you 
turn on this unit.
start: Change the start time for scheduled recording
end: Change the end time for scheduled recording
recorder: Select the recording drive
quality: Select the recording mode
auto tune: Choose whether the channel changes 
automatically or not when a scheduled 
reminder starts
when: Set the start time for a scheduled reminder. 
(e.g., On time or up to 15 minutes before/after 
the start time of the program)
Display progress in getting TV Guide On 
ScreenTM data–“Display setup progress”
Using SCHEDULE Service to check, 
change or delete a program set for 
scheduled recording or scheduled 
reminder manually
TV Guide On Screen Setup Progress
SCHEDULE SEARCH
STEPNote: It may take up to 24 hours to start receiving listings.STATUS
Done search for time
Done: 7:31pm
search for channel lineupDone
listings transmissionIn Progress
YY Ysearch for TV stations
with TV  Guide dataSETUP
INFO
HISTORYLISTINGS SETUP SCHEDULETO DOGolf                        Thu 10/16  1:00 pm  
 Dodzilla                  Thu 10/16  2:00 pm
Bull house              Thu 10/16  3:00 pm
Be switched            Thu 10/16  3:30 pm
Baseball                  Thu 10/16  4:00 pm
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TO DO (➡ right)
HISTORY (➡ right)
To change the previously set scheduled recording 
or scheduled reminder
Other Schedule Options
sort by: Sort the items by date, title or event
watch now: Change the television screen to the selected 
program
tune to channel: Choose whether the channel changes 
automatically or not when the selected 
program starts
new manual 
recording:Set a program for manual recording (➡ 29)
set recording: Set a program for scheduled recording (➡ 32, 
To make scheduled recording)
delete recording: Delete a program set for scheduled recording
new manual 
reminder:Set a manual reminder
set reminder: Set a scheduled reminder (➡ 32, To make 
scheduled reminder)
delete reminder: Delete a scheduled reminder
History Options
view as: Display recorded programs in groups or lists
sort by: Sort recorded programs by date or title
delete episode 
history:Delete recording history of the selected 
program
delete all history: Delete history of all recordings listed in the 
History screen (including recordings about to 
begin or in progress)
Schedule Optionsgo to Service Bar
delete recording
edit recording
set reminder cancel 
tune to channel
edit recording
≥Other Schedule 
Options (➡ below)
Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen
TM system
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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.
1Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the 
HDD or DVD 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).
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∫When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
[VCD]
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15:  [1] ➡ [5]
≥To return to the menu screen
[DVD-V]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].
[DVD-A]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[VCD]Press [RETURN].
≥Depending on the type of disc, playback methods will differ. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
[Note]
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and tur n it over.
≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen 
and so on.
Continued on next page
Operations during play
Stop
Press [∫].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Stopped position
≥If [∫] is pressed several times the position is cleared.
≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened (excluding [HDD]).
≥[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX: The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.
Pa usePress [;].Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restar t play. 
Search
Press [6] or [5].The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps).
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level of forward search.
[DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD] and MP3: Audio is heard during all levels of search.
DivX: Audio is not heard during all levels of search.
≥Depending on the type of the disc, search may not be possible.
Skip
During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
≥DivX: Backward direction [:] only.
Starting from a 
selected item
Press the numbered buttons.Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.
≥[HDD] MP3 and JPEG/TIFF
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]≥[DVD-A] Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡right)
e.g., 5: [5]
≥Other discs (You can select a track with DVD-Audio.)
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5]
≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡above) with some 
discs.
≥[VCD] (with playback control)
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the 
television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)
Quick View
[HDD] [RAM] 
Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).Play speed is quicker than normal.
≥Press again to return to normal speed.
Slow-motion
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] 
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) 
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
While paused, press [6] or [5].The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only. 
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes (excluding [DVD-V] 
[DVD-A] [VCD]).
Frame-by-frame
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] 
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) 
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.
Playing backPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
Refer to the control reference on page 36.
Press [AUDIO].
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX (➡ 7)
Stereo>Mono L>Mono R
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≥When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on the HDD, DVD-RAM, 
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format): Main Audio ()SAP Audio
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] 
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the 
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack 
language (➡42, Soundtrack).
e.g., English is selected.
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R 
DL or +RW disc 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” (➡ 62).
≥When “Enable High-Speed Mode” is set to “On” (➡ 61).
(The default setting is “On”.)
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
Skipping the specified 
time (Time Slip)
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] 
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2 Press [3,4] to select the 
time and press [ENTER].
Play skips the specified time.
≥Each time you press [3,4], the 
time increases [3] or decreases 
[4] by 1 minute intervals. (Press 
and hold for 10-minute intervals.)
CM Skip
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] 
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Press [CM SKIP].
Each time you press, play restarts approximately a minute later.
-5 minThis automatically 
disappears after 
approximately 5 seconds.
To show the screen again
press [TIME SLIP] again.
Simple editing operations during play
Create chapters
(➡44, Title/Chapter)
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
Chapters are divided at the point pressed.
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
Changing audio during play
Play
Stereo
HDD Hard-Drive
e.g., “Stereo” is
selected
Soundtrack1 ENGÎ Digital  3/2.1ch
Status messages
0:50  XP 6/8 10:15 PM
π T1     0:05.14  XPπ T2     0:00.10  XPRemain     π
Rec.
Stereo
Copying 80%
HDD Hard-Drive
Play
Title number and elapsed time during 
recording/Recording mode
No displayAvailable recording time 
and recording mode  Title number and elapsed time during play/
Recording modeSelected drive/type of disc
Recording or play status/input 
channel
Audio type
Date and timeRecording drive/
Copy progress indicator
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
[CD]
You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video 
contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc 
containing DivX video contents, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/
TIFF).
≥When playing the file displayed on the screen
Press [ENTER].
≥When you want to play files other than the one displayed on the 
screen
Follow the steps below.
1Press [RETURN].
2Press [FUNCTIONS].
3Press [3,4] to select “Menu” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select playback mode 
and press [ENTER].
If “DivX Menu” is selected: Go to “Playing DivX discs” step 2 in 
the below column.
If “MP3 Music” is selected: Go to “Playing MP3 discs” step 2 
on page 40.
If “Pictures” is selected: Go to “Playing still pictures” step 4 on 
page 41.
[-R] [CD]
≥You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX 
video contents that have been recorded on a computer.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Files are treated as titles.
≥When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 
1–4 in “To select file type” on the left column and select 
“DivX Menu” in step 4 to change the playback mode.
2Press [3,4] to select the title and 
press [ENTER].
Play starts on the selected title.
≥You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.
To stop playing
Press [∫].
To show other pages
Press [:, 9].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[Note]
≥Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from 
showing pictures in the appropriate aspect. You may be able to 
adjust the aspect through the TV.
≥Successive play is not available.
≥Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD 
drive.
1While the file list is displayed
Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display 
the tree screen.
2Press [3,4] to select a folder and press [ENTER].
The file list for the folder appears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selecting file type to play
To select file type
CM SKIPCM SKIPSTATUSSTATUSREC MODEREC MODE
DISPLAYDISPLAY
RECREC
AUDIOAUDIOInfoInfoCREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTER
ENTERENTER
FUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATORTVGUIDE
RETURNRETURNSUB MENUSUB MENUS
SCHEDULESCHEDULETIME SLIPTIME SLIP
PLAY/x1.3PA U S EPAUSESTOPSTOP
SLOW/SEARCHSLOW/SEARCHSKIPSKIP
DELETEDELETE
VCR PlusVCR Plusi
CHCH
PA G EPAGE
SELECTINPUTCANCEL09
8
76
5 43
2
1
VOLUMEVOLUMECHCHÍ
TVTV
 DRIVE DRIVESELECTSELECT
Í
DV DPOWERPOWER
TV/VIDEOTV/VIDEO
POWERPOWER
AB
DIRECT 
 NAVIGATOR
RETURN 3,4,2,1 
ENTER
:,9
DRIVE SELECT
Í DVD POWER
∫ 
SUB MENU
STATUS
FUNCTIONS
6,5
Numbered 
buttons
“B”
ENTER
Playback mode is set to DivX.
To play another type of files,
please select playback mode 
from Menu in FUNCTIONS.
e.g.,
Playback mode : DivXFUNCTIONSCD (DivX/MP3/JPEG)
ProgramMenu
CopyOther FunctionsENTERRETURN
Menu
ENTER
Music and pictures on disc. 
Please select playback mode.
Multimedia content
MP3 Music
Pictures
DivX Menu
Playing DivX discs
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
Using the tree screen to find a folder
CD (DivX)
ENTER
DivX MenuNo.Name of TitleTr e e
Page      001/001Total title :  001001          ABC.avi
Folder1  :   00025
CD (DivX)
ENTER
DivX Menu
F   1/21
Select Folder
Image001
Image002
Image003
Image004
Image005
Image006
Image007
Image008
Image009
Image010
DATA1
DATA212.02.2004
F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.
You cannot select 
folders that contain no 
compatible files.
//Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs/Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Refer to the control reference on page 39.
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright 
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first 
need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to 
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. 
For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod
Display the unit’s registration code.
 (➡ 60, “DivX Registration” in “Setup” tab)
≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another 
registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not 
use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you 
use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the 
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content 
that you purchased using the previous code.
≥If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code 
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this 
content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of 
times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. 
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is 
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of 
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content
≥The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
–you press [ÍDVD POWER].
–you press [∫]. 
–you press [:] or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content 
or the start of the content being played.
–scheduled recording starts on the HDD.
–you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.
≥Resume functions do not work.
[CD]
≥You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have 
been recorded on a computer.
≥You may not be able to playback MP3 which contain still pictures.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
≥When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in 
“To select file type” on page 39 selecting “MP3 Music” in step 4 to 
change to the playback mode.
2Press [3,4] to select the track and 
press [ENTER].
Play starts on the selected track.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To stop playing
Press [∫].
To show other pages
Press [:, 9].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
1While the file list is displayed
Press [1] while a track is highlighted 
to display the tree screen.
≥You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.
2Press [3,4] to select a group and 
press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD] 
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 6).≥You can play still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a 
computer.
≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.
≥Inserting, Removing the SD card (➡ 10)
While stopped, put the card in the slot and the menu (➡below) is 
automatically displayed. Press [3,4] to select “Go to Album View” and 
then press [ENTER] to display the Album View screen shown in step 2.
1Press [DRIVE SELECT] 
to select the HDD, DVD 
or SD drive.
The indicator lights up on the unit.
2Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
[HDD] [RAM] If “Video” title view is displayed, press the “B” 
button to switch to the “Picture” view screen.
About DivX VOD content
Playing MP3 discs
Setup
Disc
AudioDisplay
DivX Registration
ENTER
Channel
        DivX (R) Video On Demand  
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod
Setup
TV ScreenVideo
8 alphanumeric characters
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter 
004 Metal Glue 
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starry Blue
009 Velvet  Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
Page 001/024 
1
1    :  My favorite
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10  Total                   Track                           Tr e eG            1
T             1
Total        1/111
Menu
0   –   9No.
Group No.
Prev.Next
ENTER
Selected group
G: Group No.
T: Track No. in the group
To t a l: Track No./Total 
tracks in all groups
Using the tree screen to find a group
Playing still pictures
Tr e eG  7/25    001 My favorite
        001 Brazilian pops
        002 Chinese pops
        003 Czech pops
        004 Hungarian pops
        005 Liner notes
        006 Japanese pops
        
007 Mexican pops        008 Philippine pops
        009 Swedish pops
            001 Momoko
    002 Standard number
        001 Piano solo
        002 Vocal
Menu
No.
G             8
T            14
Total       40/111
MP3 music
0   –   9
ENTER
Selected group No. /Total groups
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed 
as group number.
ENTER
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy video (MPEG2)SD Card inserted.Copy pictures
HDDDVD
SDSD
e.g., SD 
card drive
SlideshowPrevious
02/02Next
3/10/05 Total8
007008
4/10/05 Total6
- - - - - - - - -- - -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album ViewHDD
ENTERS
Picture Video
Page
B
A
Press ENTER to go to 
Photo: 3/10/2005 My Album2
SUB MENUPicture View 
Album View screen
Recording date of the first 
picture in the album/number of 
pictures/album name.
≥Depending on the digital camera or the editing software on the 
PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be 
displayed. In this case, the date will appear as [--.--.--].
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