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5Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] 
(➡ step 6).
1Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Content Type” and press [ENTER].3Press [3,4] to select “Video” and press [ENTER].4Press [3,4] to select “Recording Mode” and press [ENTER].5Press [3,4] to select the mode and press [ENTER].6Press [2] to confirm.
6Register titles and playlists for copy. 
≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any 
changes to it (➡ step 7).
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and press [ENTER].3Press the “A” button to select “Video” or press the 
“B” button to select “Playlists”.
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the titles or playlists and 
press [ENTER].
≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] :
only items indicated with “ ” or “ ” can be registered.[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] :
only items indicated with “ ” can be registered.
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] 
(➡below, Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (➡below)
≥To edit the copying list (➡right)
You can register a multiple number of titles and 
playlists on the copying list by repeating steps 2–4.
≥You cannot start copying when the value of the “Total list 
size” (➡right) exceeds 100 %. (“Destination capacity
” is 
not sufficient.)
5Press [2] to confirm.
7Press [3,4] to select “Start 
Copying” and press [ENTER].
≥When copying titles in high speed mode to 5X high speed 
recording compatible DVD-RAM or 8X high speed recording 
compatible DVD-R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating 
becomes louder than normal.
–If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Silent mode” in 
“Rapidity of High-Speed copying” in the Setup menu (➡ 61).
8Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER] to start copying.
[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] only
Press [2,1] to select “Copy and finalize” or “Copy only” 
and press [ENTER] to start copying.
≥If “Copy and finalize” is selected, the disc will be finalized 
after copying.
The disc becomes play only and can be played on other 
DVD equipment, however you can no longer record or edit.COPY Navigator/Copying list icons
∫To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–4 (➡left column)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].Clear All: Clear all items registered on the copying list.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Add: Add new items to the copying list.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the playlists or titles to be added and 
press [ENTER].
Remove: Remove the selected items.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
You can also remove multiple items (➡left, Multiple editing).
Move: Move selected items or change the order of items on the 
copying list.
Press [3,4] to select the destination and press [ENTER].
To cancel all registered copying setting and lists
After performing steps 1–3 (➡50, right column)
1Press [3,4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.
–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or deleted at the 
copy source
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
open the tray, change the copy direction, etc. To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Video” and “Playlists” tab, the 
check mark is canceled.
To play the disc on other DVD players:
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalize the disc (➡ 58)
[+RW] Create DVD Top Menu (➡ 58)
Page 01/01
Copy
Create a Copying List.Total list size :       0MB Destination Capacity : 4343MB
No.     Size
New Entry (Total = 0)1
2
3Cancel All
Copying Direction
Mode
Create List
Start Copying
HDD > DVD
Video     High SpeedTitle Name( 0%)
ENTERSUB MENUS
HDD Create List007
10 10/10 Fri 
008 0:30(SP)
8  11/10 Sat- - -
Playlists
VideoB
A
∫To stop copyingPress and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. However, you cannot stop finalize after it has started.
When High-speed copying
All titles that have completely copied at the point canceled are copied.
When Normal Speed copyingCopies until the point canceled. However titles with “One time only 
recording” restriction, only titles that have completely copied at the 
point canceled are copied to the disc. Titles that are canceled before 
the copy is complete are not copied and remain on the HDD.
≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] If copy is canceled during the step while copying to 
the HDD, then nothing will be copied. However, if copy is canceled 
during the step while copying to disc from the HDD, then only 
titles completely copied at the point canceled are copied. 
  
Even if the title was not copied to the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, the amount of 
remaining writable disc space becomes less.
∫To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].
∫Recording and playing while copyingYou can record and play using the HDD while high-speed copying.
(Only when high-speed copying without finalizing.)
≥Still pictures cannot be played.
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
[Note]≥Scheduled recordings executed while copying are recorded to 
the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.
(Only when high-speed copying without finalizing.)
COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed 
mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R, +R DL or +RW.
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed 
mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format). (However, titles and playlists cannot be 
copied in high speed mode to +R, +R DL or +RW).
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
(➡8, Recording of digital broadcasting)
Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only 
recording” restriction after copying.
(➡8, Recording of digital broadcasting)
Title or playlists contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be copied.
Data size of each registered item
Total selected size
Total list size:
Data size recorded to the copy destination
≥When copying at normal speed, the total data size 
will change according to the recording mode.
≥The total data size shown may be larger 
than the sum of the data sizes for each 
registered item, because of data 
management information being written to 
the copying destination, etc.
No.       SizeTitle Name
Page 01/01Create a Copying List.
Total list size :       0MBDestination Capacity : 4343MB
( 0%)
New Entry (Total = 0)
Add
Move Remove Clear All
Copying titles or playlists
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Copying titles or playlists
Refer to the control reference on page 50.
[DVD-V] > [HDD]You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL etc. to the HDD and re-edit.
While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD 
according to the set time.
If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that 
portion of title is not recorded.
Preparation
≥Insert the finalized disc (➡ 13).
After performing steps 1–5 (“Content Type” is automatically set to 
“DVD-Video”) (➡50, Copying using the copying list—Advanced 
Copy)
6Set “Time Limit”.
≥If you are not going to change the setting (➡ step 7).
∫Setting the unit to copy according to the set 
time
1Press [3,4] to select “Time Limit” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Time Limit” and press [ENTER].
≥Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc
3Press [3,4] to select “Off ” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2] to confirm.
Copy will continue until there is not enough available 
recording space on the HDD.
≥Setting the copying time
3Press [3,4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Set time” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press 
[3,4] to set the recording time.
6Press [ENTER].
7Press [2] to confirm.
Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after 
the content being played finishes.
≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to 
include the operation time before play begins. 
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
7Press [3,4] to select “Start 
Copying” and press [ENTER].
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start 
copying.
The disc top menu is displayed. 
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “First Title 
on DVD” is selected from the “Playback will start with:” menu 
when finalizing the disc (➡58).
8When the top menu is displayed
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title 
you want to start copying, and press 
[ENTER].
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are 
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has 
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is 
reached.)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop copying
Press [∫].
You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop 
copying.
≥If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.
[Note]
≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at the 
beginning.
≥The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of 
copy to the end.
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not 
display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.
≥Even if you copy a high quality video/audio DVD, the original 
picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
≥If you want to copy a title from a finalized DVD-RW (DVD Video 
Recording format), create a copy list and then copy (➡50, Copying 
using the copying list—Advanced Copy). 
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been 
taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, 
can be recorded on HDD or DVD-RAM.
(All the recordings on the same date become a title.)
≥You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with 
this unit.
You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.
≥You cannot playback or record while copying MPEG2.
Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and
+R DL 
≥Operations and on screen displays during copy are also 
recorded.
≥Almost all DVD-Video on the market have been treated to 
prevent illegal copying, and cannot be copied.
≥The following cannot be copied: DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio 
CD and so on. 
Copy
Min.
Press ENTER to change the setting.1
2
3Hour
00 2 Cancel All
Copying Direction
Mode
Time Limit
Start Copying
DVD > HDD
DVD-Video     XP
ENTER
Set a few minutes longer.
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from 
an SD card
The display below automatically appears when you insert a card 
into the SD card slot while stopped.
Press [3,4] to select “Copy video (MPEG2)” and press 
[ENTER]. Then go to step 7 on page 51.
≥MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card are automatically 
registered on the copy list.
≥If there are no MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card, “Copy 
video (MPEG2)” is not displayed.
My favorite 01/0201
Chapter 1
03
05
02
04
06 Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Chapter 4
DVD-RAM HDD
MPEG2VIDEO
High-speed copy
§ Conventionally recorded programs
§ 
ENTER
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy video (MPEG2)SD Card inserted.Copy pictures
How to copy
Refer to “Copying using the copying 
list—Advanced Copy” (➡50)
Please set the items in step 4 and 5 as 
shown below.
Copying Direction 
Source: SD card
Mode
Content Type: Video 
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
e.g.:  Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV input terminalsYou can also connect to the IN1or IN3 input terminals on the rear.≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.
§The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
When recording from the unit’s DV terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for DV 
Input” in the Setup menu (➡ 62).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), 
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
When copying 16:9 aspect titles:
≥[HDD] [RAM] If copying to HDD or DVD-RAM:
Set “Enable High-Speed Mode” to “Off ” and you can copy in 16:9 
aspect titles.
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] If copying to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R or +RW:
Regardless of the “Enable High-Speed Mode” settings, the video 
will record in 4:3 aspect titles
§.§ You can change the screen size by adjusting the screen mode on 
the television.
[Note]If it becomes time for a scheduled recording to start while copying, 
the recording will start and the copying will stop.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Preparation
≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD recording drive.
≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “Line-
in NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡43).
[Note]When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded. As long as the 
secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is not output 
on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the 
input channel for the equipment you 
have connected.
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.
2Start play on the other equipment.
3When you want to start recording
Press [¥REC].Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
≥Using Flexible Recording (➡26), you can save the content of a 
video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best 
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Camcorder Rec.” function is used, 
programs are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are 
created at each break in the images and the playlists is created 
automatically.
Preparation
1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the DV 
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left).
2 Turn on the main unit and press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode.
3 Turn on the DV equipment and pause play on the DV equipment 
at the point you want recording to start.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “DV Camcorder 
Rec.” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select “Record” and 
press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV 
camcorder recording. 
To stop recording
Press [∫].
Manual recording
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
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1
VOLUMEVOLUMECHCH
TV
 DRIVE DRIVESELECTSELECT
POWER
TV/VIDEOTV/VIDEO
POWER
AB
; 
INPUT SELECT
∫ 
¥ REC REC MODE 
FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
DRIVE SELECT
POWER
OPEN/CLOSEDRIVE
SELECTk1.31.3RECCHS VIDEO VIDEOL/MONO-AUDIO-R IN2DV IN
DV  I NL/MONO - AUDIO - R VIDEO 
S VIDEO
Audio/Video
cable  S-Video 
cable§
Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.
Yellow White Red
This unit
Other video equipment DV cable
(IEEE 1394, 
4-pin)orAlmost all videos and DVD software on the market have 
been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that 
has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
DV camcorder recording (DV 
Camcorder Rec.)
Notes on DV camcorder recording 
≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) 
can be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.
≥If you use video camcorders from other manufacturer’s these are 
not guaranteed to work.
≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It 
cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be 
input properly.
≥The date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment 
will not be recorded.
≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.
If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check the 
connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual 
recording (➡ left).
ENTER
Start recording? 
DV camcorder connection
DV connection detected.
Record to DVD
Cancel
Record to HDD
Press [2,1] to select “Record to HDD” 
or “Record to DVD” as the copy 
destination and press [ENTER]. 
You can now continue to step 4, below.  After preparation is completed, the following screen appears
≥When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to 
select HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.
Copying titles or playlists/Copying from a video cassette recorder
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Copying still pictures
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] 
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(➡6).
≥Still pictures recorded on CD-R or CD-RW cannot be copied.
[SD] 
While stopped, put the card in the SD slot, and the menu (➡below) 
is automatically displayed. 
Press [3,4] to select “Copy pictures” and press [ENTER]. Then go 
to step 4 on page 55, “Copying all the still pictures on a card–Copy 
all Pictures”. 
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Advanced 
Copy” and press [ENTER].
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4] 
several times (➡ step 7).
4Set the copy direction.
≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press 
[4] (➡ step 5).
1Press [3,4] to select “Copying Direction” and press 
[1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
The same drive as the copy source can be selected.
6Press [2] to confirm.
5Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] 
(➡ step 6).
1Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and press [1].
2
Press [3,4] to select “Content Type” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Picture” and press [ENTER].“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”.
4Press [2] to confirm.
6Register still pictures for copy.
≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any 
changes to it (➡ step 7).
You can register still pictures or still picture folders.
≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same 
list.
∫To register individual still pictures
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select a still picture and press 
[ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡55, 
Multiple editing)
≥To show other pages (➡55)
≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡55)
≥To edit the copying list (➡55)
You can register a multiple number of still pictures on 
the copying list by repeating steps 2–3.
4Press [2] to confirm.
∫To register on a folder by folder basis
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡55, 
Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (➡55)
≥To switch to another higher folder (➡55)
≥To edit the copying list (➡55)
You can register a multiple number of folders on the 
copying list by repeating steps 4–5.
6Press [2] to confirm.
7Press [3,4] to select “Start 
Copying” and press [ENTER].
≥For individual still pictures only
When specifying another folder as the copying destination, 
select “Folder”.
8Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER] to start copying.
To stop copying
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Copying using the copying list
CM SKIPSTATUSREC MODE
DISPLAYDISPLAY
REC
AUDIOAUDIOInfoInfoCREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTER
ENTERENTER
FUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATORTVGUIDE
RETURNRETURNSUB MENUSUB MENUS
SCHEDULESCHEDULETIME SLIPTIME SLIP
PLAY/x1.3PAUSEPAUSESTOPSTOP
SLOW/SEARCHSLOW/SEARCHSKIPSKIP
DELETEDELETE
VCR PlusVCR Plusi
CHCH
PA G EPAGE
SELECTINPUTCANCEL09
8
76
5 43
2
1
VOLUMEVOLUMECHCH
TV
 DRIVE DRIVESELECTSELECT
POWER
TV/VIDEOTV/VIDEO
POWER
AB
RETURN
:,9
; 
SUB MENU
FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
DRIVE SELECT
Numbered 
buttons
ENTER
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy video (MPEG2)SD Card inserted.Copy pictures
Copy
SD card
HDD1
2
3Source
Destination Cancel All
Copying Direction
Mode
Create ListSD card > HDD
Picture High Speed
0
CopyDestination Capacity: 4343MB
No.      Size1
2
3Cancel All
Picture
Copying Direction
Mode
Create ListPicture/Folder
Start Copying
SD card > HDD
Picture  High Speed
Title Name 
Page 01/01Create a Copying List.
New Entry (Total = 0)
ENTERSUB MENUS
CopyDestination Capacity: 4343MB
No.      Size1
2Cancel All
Picture
Copying Direction
ModePicture/FolderSD card > HDD     Title Name New Entry (Total = 0)
Folder
Make a new folder and dub to it?New folder001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD----New folder
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∫To edit the copying list
Select the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 
(for a folder) (➡54, right column)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
Clear All:
Clear all items registered on the copying list.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Add:
Add new items to the copying list.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the still picture or folder to be added 
and press [ENTER].
Remove:
Remove the selected items.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
You can also delete multiple items (➡above, Multiple editing).
To cancel all registered copying settings and lists
After performing steps 1–3 (➡54, left column)
1 Press [3,4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.
–When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the 
copy source
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
remove the card, open the tray, change the copying direction, etc.
∫To select another folder
(➡76, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
If you want to switch to another higher folder (➡below)
2Press [3,4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥Still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the same 
list.
To switch to another higher folder
≥Only when selecting the source folder
(If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable on this 
unit)
While the screen on the right appears
1 Press [SUB MENU] and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select the 
higher folder and press 
[ENTER].
You cannot register a folder 
with a different higher folder 
to the same list.
3Press [3,4] to select the desired folder and press [ENTER].
[SD] > [HDD] or [RAM]
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Copy all 
Pictures” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Copy to” and 
press [2,1] to select the drive.
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Copy” 
and press [ENTER].
To stop copying
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
Add
Remove Clear All
Create List Select Pictures        SD CARD
0001Folder103__DVD000200030004001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD---
\DCIM\@__DVD
004 103__DVD
001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD---\DCIM\@__DVD004 103__DVD
Select folder to access.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Select Root folder
\DCIM
Copying all the still pictures on a card—
Copy all Pictures
[Note]
≥When copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis 
(➡54) or card by card basis (➡above, Copy all Pictures), files 
other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be 
copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained 
inside the folders.)
≥If still pictures are already contained inside the copying 
destination folder, the new still pictures are recorded following 
the existing still pictures.
≥If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of 
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (➡ 7), copying 
will stop partway through.
≥When a name has not been input for the copy source folder, it is 
possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copy 
destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name 
before copying (➡48, Album Name).
≥You cannot copy the information about the print number setting 
(DPOF) or the picture rotation.
≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the 
copy list may not be the same at the copying destination.
Copy All Pictures (JPEG)
Copy from
SD card
Copy to
HDD
Copying still pictures
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[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(➡ 6).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “HDD 
Management”, “DVD Management” or 
“Card Management” and press 
[ENTER].
e.g., [RAM]
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.[RAM] 
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡left)
4Press [3,4] to select “Disc 
Protection” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-
protected.
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position, 
play automatically starts when inserted in the 
unit.
[SD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
(You cannot provide a name for finalized discs.)
You can provide a name for each disc.
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ above).
After performing steps 1–3 (➡left)
4Press [3,4] to select “Disc Name” 
and press [ENTER].
➡59, Entering text
≥The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalized discs the name is 
displayed on the Top Menu.
≥[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other 
equipment.
Common procedures
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
ÍPOWERPOWER
TV/VIDEOTV/VIDEO
POWERPOWER
AB
RETURN FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
DRIVE SELECT
FUNCTIONSDVD-RAM
ProgramPlayback
CopyDelete
Other Functions
Schedule
Advanced Copy
Playlists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
DVD Management
ENTERRETURN
VCR Plus+
Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAMTitles: 11
Used Time:Free Time:
0 : 225:38 (EP)
Off
Disc Name
Delete All Titles
Format Disc ( DVD )
Disc Protection
ENTER
Setting the protection—Disc Protection
Cartridge-protection
Providing a name for a disc—Disc 
Name
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAMTitles: 11
Used Time:Free Time:
0 : 225:38 (EP)
On
Disc Name
Delete All Titles
Format Disc ( DVD )
Disc Protection
ENTER
PROTECT
LOCK
My favorite 01/0201
Chapter 1
03
02
04 Chapter 2Chapter 3 Chapter 4
DVD
MANAGEMENTDVD-RAMTitles: 11
Used Time:Free Time:
0 : 225:38 (EP)
Disc Name
My favorite
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[HDD] [RAM]
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥Release protection (➡56).
After performing steps 1–3 (➡56)
4Press [3,4] to select “Delete All 
Titles” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finished.
7Press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
≥Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
≥Still picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be deleted.
≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.
≥Release protection (➡56).
[Note]
After performing steps 1–3 (➡56)
4Press [3,4] to select “Format Hard 
Drive”, “Format Disc ( DVD )” or 
“Format memory card” and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
[Note]
≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may 
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
formatting. This can render the disc or the card unusable.
7Press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed on the disc.
≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.
To stop formatting [RAM]
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete 
All TitlesDeleting all the contents of a disc or 
card—Format
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), 
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before 
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc or 
card even if you have set protection.
HDD, disc and card management
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Refer to the control reference on page 56.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-
Video top menu after finalizing.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡56)
4Press [3,4] to select “Top Menu 
Style” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
background and press [ENTER].
≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (➡45, 
Change Thumbnail)
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can select whether or not to show the top menu after finalizing.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡56)
4Press [3,4] to select “Playback will 
start with:” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select “DVD’s Top 
Menu” or “First Title on DVD” and 
press [ENTER].
DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without 
displaying the top menu.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Make selections from “Top Menu Style” and “Playback will start with:” 
above before finalizing the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡56)
4Press [3,4] to select “Finalize” and 
press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
[Note]
≥You cannot cancel finalizing.
≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. (Finalizing may take up to 
60 minutes with DVD-R DL and +R DL.)
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.
7Press [ENTER].
[Note]
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four 
times).
[Note]
Chapters on a finalized disc do not appear as thumbnails in the 
disc’s top menu.
≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s 
equipment.
≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than 
this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu Style” may not be 
displayed.
≥Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players 
due to the condition of the recording.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
http://www.panasonic.com
[+RW]
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient 
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW 
disc on other equipment.
You cannot use the Top menu for playing on this unit.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡56)
4Press [3,4] to select “Create DVD 
Top Menu” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
Creating DVD Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating DVD Top Menu can take a few minutes.
7Press [ENTER].
≥You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the 
created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such 
cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create DVD Top 
Menu”.
Selecting the background style—Top 
Menu Style
Selecting whether to show the Top 
Menu first—Playback will start with:
Enabling discs to be played on other 
equipment—Finalize
1
4
78
5
2
9
6
3
Top Menu Style
01Display after finalizing
Thumbnail
(Still picture)
Title NameAfter finalizing
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you 
can no longer record or edit.
≥[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
(➡57) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.
≥When copying in high-speed, chapters will be replicated.
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-
minute)
§ chapters, if
–the titles were directly recorded to the disc.
–the titles were copied using any mode other than the 
high-speed mode.
§This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode 
of recording.
≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles and 
chapters during play.
Before 
finalizingAfter 
finalizing
Recording/Editing/Entering name Yes No
Play on other players  No Yes
Creating Top Menu—Create DVD Top 
Menu
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Entering text
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] 
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
[Note]
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character in the name field 
and press [;]. (The selected characters are erased.)
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 
7th row.
2Press [7] twice to 
highlight “R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥To enter a space
Press [¢CANCEL] and press [ENTER].
≥Save/recall phrases (➡below)
3Press [∫] (Set).
“Now writing.” appears then the screen returns to the Title 
view screen and so on.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
For your reference
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU 
after finalization (➡58). When entering a title name, the name that 
will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Top Menu 
Preview (Finalized Disc)” window. [HDD] [RAM]Characters
Title 64
Playlist 64
Album of still pictures 36
Disc ([RAM])64
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]Characters
Title 44
Disc 40
[SD]Characters
Album of still pictures 36
Title
Select “Title Name” in step 5 on page 44.
Playlist
Select “Playlist Name” in step 5 on page 47.
Disc
Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a 
name for a disc—Disc Name” on page 56.
Folder of still pictures
Select “Album Name” in step 4 on page 48, “To 
edit the album”.
CM SKIPSTATUSREC MODE
DISPLAYDISPLAY
REC
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
VOLUMECH
TV
 DRIVESELECT
POWER
TV/VIDEO
POWER
AB
∫
RETURN 3,4,2,1 
ENTERSUB MENU
;
:,9 ¢ CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
_Title Name
12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$
*
&
klON@
n]_o[
Space
Set
Erase
PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`^| 
! ?\
   .
   ,

:
;π
;
Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)
ENTER
1234567890
Phrase SavePhrase List
Name field: shows the text you have entered
∫To save phrases
You can save frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
After entering the phrase (step1–2)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Phrase Save” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [9] to select “Phrase Save”.
2Press [2,1] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].
≥Press [RETURN] to cancel.
∫To recall a saved phrase
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Phrase List” and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥You can also press [:] to select “Phrase List”.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the phrase to be recalled and 
press [ENTER].
∫To erase saved phrases
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Phrase List” and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥You can also press [:] to select “Phrase List”.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the phrase to be erased.
3 Press [SUB MENU] to show “Erase Phrase” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [RETURN].
5
6
7
8NO
JKL
M
PQRS
TUV
7
77
Title Name
12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I g67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$
*
&
Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)1234
Chapter 1
Chapter 1_
HDD, disc and card management/Entering text
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Changing the unit’s settings
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Setup” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the tab and 
press [1].
5Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [3,4] to select the option and 
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
[Note]
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, 
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
§1You need to set these menus only when you do not use TV Guide On ScreenTM system. These menus turn grey and become un-selectable 
after this unit downloads the program listings.
§2You can set these menus only if you connect an antenna or cable without a cable box.§3These menus turn grey and become un-selectable after TV Guide Setup is completed.§4This menu turns grey and becomes un-selectable if you connect to DISH Network.§5You can set the menu only after “Set Channels Automatically” is completed.
Common procedures
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
RETURN 3,4,2,1 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
¢ CANCEL
Í DVD POWER
Numbered 
buttons
Tabs Menus Options
Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel SetupSetup
TV Guide Settings
CableTVSignal Source (RF IN)
Summary of settings
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Channel
TV Guide Settings
Set the TV Guide On ScreenTM system.
Signal Source (RF IN)
§3
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.≥Antenna≥CableTV
Set Channels Automatically§1 §2 (➡64)j
Preset Channel Captions
§2 §3 (➡65)j
Manual Channel Captions
§2 §3 (➡65)j
VCR Plusr Ch. Setting
§2 §4 (➡65)j
SetupOff Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.≥2 Hours≥6 Hours≥Off
Remote Control Code (➡ 23)≥Set Code 1
≥Set Code 2≥Set Code 3
Clock Settings
§1 
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically
§1 §2 (➡64)
Set Clock Manually
§1 (➡ 22)
Adjust Time Zone
§1 §5 (➡64)≥j1≥0≥i1
DivX Registration
Displays the unit’s registration code. You need this registration 
code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) 
content.j
Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menus, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the 
default settings.≥Ye s≥No
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