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Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn’t 
work.≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the 
code.
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote 
control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same 
time for more than 2 seconds.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during 
operation.
≥Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight 
exposure.
≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.
≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.23
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The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [POWERÍ/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWERÍ/I] on the main unit for 
about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2 Press [POWERÍ/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, 
consult the dealer.24, 36
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HDD activation is slow.≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.)9
Cannot eject disc.≥The unit is recording.
≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CHW] on the 
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.—
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Startup is slow.
When the unit is turned on, 
audio and video output takes a 
long time. ≥Startup takes time in the following situations.
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
–The clock is not set.
–Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.
–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.—
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.≥It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been 
used for a long time.—
Cannot record.
Cannot copy.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the 
unit can record onto.
≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc using DVD Management. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] 
[+RW]
≥[RAM] The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with 
DVD Management.
≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached 
its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.
≥You cannot directly record to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. You must first record 
to the HDD, and then copy from the HDD to disc. 
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[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the 
HDD and then copy. 
–If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a 
blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode 
recording is necessary).
–If the total number of titles recorded on the HDD or titles to be copied exceed 500:
≥You cannot record and copy on finalized discs.
However you can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW disc.
≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and 
+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or 
switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
≥A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this 
unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.
≥If you connect a DISH Network, scheduled recording using the TV Guide On Screen
TM or 
VCR Plusr system does not work. However, if DISH Network is selected in TV Guide Setup, 
then you can set scheduled recordings with the DISH Network receiver.
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Cannot record from external 
equipment.≥Check that the connection is correct.
≥Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2”, “IN3” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected .
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Scheduled recording does not 
work properly.
VCR Plusr system does not 
work properly.≥The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the 
program.
≥The scheduled program may be deleted if there is an interruption to the power.
≥VCR Plusr system works properly only if you connect antenna or “cable-ready”.
≥If you connect a DISH Network, VCR Plusr system does not work properly.30
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Scheduled recording does not 
stop even when [∫] is pressed.1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.
2Press [∫], then press [2,1] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].
Recording stops.—
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TV Guide On Screen
TM system
The scheduled program 
remains even after recording 
finishes.≥The scheduled program remains unless set to “once”.28, 29, 
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A part or whole of a recorded 
title has been lost.≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while 
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer 
any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.57
The program name and the 
recorded title do not match.≥There was a program change after scheduled recording was set but the recorded title still has 
the old program name.—
Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. 
disc using the high-speed 
mode.≥If “Enable High-Speed Mode” is set to “Off ” in the Setup menu before recording to the HDD, 
then high-speed copy cannot be performed. (The default setting is “On”). 
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in FR mode (recordings 5 hours or longer) or EP mode, you 
cannot perform high-speed copy.
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in high-speed mode with other Panasonic DVD recorders, 
and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-
speed copy.61
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When copying, it takes a long 
time even when high-speed 
mode is selected.≥Use a disc that is compatible with high-speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed 
recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the 
disc.
≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.
≥You cannot high-speed copy to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL 
and +RW, titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not 
compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.—
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An unusually loud sound is 
coming from the rotating DVD-
R, etc.≥When recording or high-speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal; 
however, this is not a problem.—
The DV camcorder recording 
function does not work.≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV 
equipment settings.
≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV 
equipment are not successive.
≥Depending on the equipment, the DV camcorder recording may not operate properly.
≥You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.53
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There is no picture on the 
television during scheduled 
recording.≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. Turn on 
the power to confirm the contents of the scheduled recording.—
Although initial setup for the 
TV Guide On ScreenTM system 
was completed hours ago, 
program listings do not display 
when [TV GUIDE] is pressed.≥Leave the unit turned off for at least 24 hours.
≥Initial setup was done incorrectly. (e.g, The user entered the wrong country, ZIP/postal code 
or cable box information.) Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered 
during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On Screen
TM system again.
≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again.
If you connect a cable box and/or a DirecTV receiver
–the output terminal of the cable box and/or the DirecTV receiver is connected to this unit’s 
IN3 terminal
–the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed
–the cable box and/or the DirecTV receiver is turned on
If you do not connect a cable box and a DirecTV receiver
–the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal
≥The program listings were temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours or 
Redo setup).
≥The program listings are not available in your area. Set the unit using “Set Channels 
Automatically”. Note that you can only manually set scheduled recording after you set the unit 
using “Set Channels Automatically”.
≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable box or a satellite receiver.
≥The TV Guide On Screen
TM system may not be able to receive the program listings data if 
reception is poor. This may be improved by using a booster. Consult your dealer.
≥The TV Guide On Screen
TM system can be used when 480i mode is selected on the DirecTV 
receiver.
≥If you are watching DirecTV in 4:3 aspect with the side panel, set the side panel to “Off ” on 
the DirecTV receiver in order to correctly receive program listings.
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“Cable code -INCOMPLETE-” 
appears in the TV Guide On 
Screen
TM system setup.≥The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable box. Consult your service provider.—
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Some or all of the channels 
display “No Listing”.≥For a newly installed unit, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system may not have been given 
enough time to download the initial data. This procedure can only occur when the unit is in 
standby mode for a period of 24 hours. (During this time, do not turn on the unit as the 
download will be interrupted.) Once the procedure takes place the phrase “No Listing” will be 
replaced with program information.
≥The channel(s) in question was (were) recently turned “ON” (in the CHANNEL EDITOR 
screen); however, TV Guide On Screen
TM system has yet to receive channel data for this 
channel. Leave the unit in standby mode.
≥Immediately after beginning use there are several days of blank listings. You can display the 
program listings for up to the next 8 days without any blank listings by downloading program 
listings continuously over several days.
≥The unit was left turned on for an extended period of time and the TV Guide On Screen
TM 
system was unable to receive program listings data. Press [ÍDVD POWER] to set the unit 
in standby mode when not in use.
≥During the data download the station from which data is downloaded had an unscheduled 
power outage.
≥If using an over-the-air antenna, marginally poor reception can cause some of the data to be 
missed.
≥If using a cable box and/or a satellite receiver, it was accidentally turned off. In installations 
using a cable box and/or a satellite receiver, the box must be left on continuously.
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Cannot receive some channels 
displayed on the program 
listings.≥Cable TV subscribers receive channel data for all available channels your cable TV provider 
offers. In order to view all the channels, you’d also have to subscribe to all the channels. If 
you are connected to an over-the-air antenna the channel data you receive often represents 
a viewing area larger than you would typically be able to receive. Your location, the type of TV 
antenna you are using and your distance from each station’s transmitting antenna will all 
determine which channels are viewable from your location. Once you’ve determined which 
channels can be received, all others can be removed from the program listings. Set these 
channels to “OFF” in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen.34
Some over-the-air or cable 
channels are not listed on the 
program listings and even on 
the CHANNEL EDITOR screen.≥Presently, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system does not list all channels in any given 
broadcast area. As a result, channels are selected primarily on a “majority rules” basis. 
Channels with the highest potential viewership are given top priority.
≥Data for local programming which is not provided to TV Guide’s data distribution network 
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The program highlighted 
doesn’t match up with the 
video window on the TV 
screen.
The unit doesn’t change 
channels or it changes to the 
wrong channel.
Some channels are listed on 
the wrong number.≥The data entered during the initial setup was incorrect (e.g., The user entered the wrong ZIP/
postal code or selected the incorrect channel line-up). Select “Change system settings” 
menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV 
Guide On Screen
TM system again.
≥The Video window is locked to remain on the channel you were previously watching.
≥The station in question may have made recent program schedule changes and the TV Guide 
On Screen
TM system has not yet been updated.
≥The cable company has not yet informed industry sources of their channel line-up changes. 
Use the CHANNEL EDITOR feature to make adjustments.34
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Two stations are received on 
certain channels; morning and 
evening programs differ.≥Such situations occur more frequently on cable TV. “Split” channels occur when the cable 
provider may not have an adequate number of open channels and chooses to switch the 
channel line to better suit the subscribers’ viewing habits. When a “Split” channel occurs, 
program data for only one channel is usually provided.—
Cable box/satellite receiver 
doesn’t change channels with 
TV Guide On Screen
TM system.≥The incorrect cable box/satellite receiver brand code was selected during the initial setup. 
Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the 
setting is wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again.
≥The user has incorrectly connected or positioned the IR Blaster. Please reconnect or 
reposition it. Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered during initial 
setup.
≥The cable box/satellite receiver has no remote capability and is incompatible. Consult your 
service provider.
≥The user has a type of “after market” brand cable box or a satellite receiver other than 
DirecTV, and it may be incompatible. Consult your service provider.34
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Cannot record a program. The 
screen remains snowy or blue.If you do not connect a cable box and a satellite receiver
≥The unit was hooked up incorrectly. Please reconnect it.
≥The user selected the incorrect channel-lineup. Select “Change system settings” menu and 
verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, set up the TV Guide On 
Screen
TM system again. 
If you connect a cable box and/or a satellite receiver
≥The unit was hooked up incorrectly. Please reconnect it, or contact the cable company for 
proper wiring procedure.
≥The unit is not set to the correct output channel. Select “Change system settings” menu and 
verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, redo the setup correctly 
choosing 03, 04 or the output channel set by your cable system. 
≥The cable box or the satellite receiver was left OFF. The user should always leave the cable 
box or the satellite receiver turned on and the unit turned off (when not in use).
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The SCHEDULE screen only 
shows the channel number of 
the program instead of the 
program name.≥The time slot and channel for the scheduled program may not have yet received program 
listings information. Once updated information is received the program name will appear in 
the SCHEDULE screen.
≥If you manually set a scheduled recording the TV program name is not displayed.—
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Edit
Still pictures
Play fails to start even when 
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops 
immediately.≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.
≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM 
using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to 
copyright protection.
≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players 
that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
≥You cannot play discs during DV camcorder recording.
≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)13
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Audio and video momentarily 
pause.≥This occurs between playlist chapters.
≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on +RW, finalized DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL that have been copied using the 
high speed mode.
≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches 
between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal program. However, video and 
audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.—
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DVD-Video is not played.≥You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.61
Alternative soundtrack and 
subtitles cannot be selected.≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on 
some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.—
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No subtitles.≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.
≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.—
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Angle cannot be changed.≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.—
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
You want to cancel the ratings 
level.≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press 
[DRIVE SELECT] to select DVD drive then press and hold [¥REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the 
main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).—
Quick View does not work.≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.—
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The resume play function does 
not work.≥Memorized positions are canceled when 
–press [∫] several times.
–open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]).
–[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [SD] MP3/DivX: turn off the power.
–a recording or scheduled recording was executed.—
It takes time before play starts.≥It will take a little time for DivX videos to start playing. (DivX)—
Picture stops.≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)—
Cannot edit.≥If there is not enough disc space on the HDD, you cannot edit on the HDD. Delete some 
unnecessary titles to create some disc space.43
Cannot format.≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit.10
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Cannot create chapters.
Cannot mark the start point or 
the end point during “Shorten 
Title” operation.≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the 
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.
≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.
≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a 
start point.—
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The available recording time 
doesn’t increase even after 
deleting recordings on the 
disc.≥Available recording space on the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R and +R DL does not increase even 
after deleting previously recorded titles.
≥Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when 
the last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.—
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Cannot create a playlist.≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select 
them individually.—
Cannot display Direct 
Navigator screen.≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy.—
Cannot edit or format a card.≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off ” message 
sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)56
The contents of the card 
cannot be read.≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.) 
Format using FAT12 or FAT16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.
≥The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this 
unit.
≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB on this unit.6, 7, 57,
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Copying, deleting and setting 
protection takes a long time.≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.
≥When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or 
card.—
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Scheduled recording began in 
the middle of editing a still 
picture.≥If it comes to the time scheduled for recording, the recording may start even though you are 
editing.—
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Specifications
Recordable discs:
Recording system:
Internal HDD Capacity:200 GB
Recording time:
≥Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
≥Maximum approx. 355 hours with 200 GB HDD (EP 8H mode)
Playable discs:
Optical pick-up:
LASER Specification
Class I LASER Product
Television system
Video systemAudio system
HDMI Output: (19 pin type A) a1 HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID 
Ver.1.3)
SD Card Slot:1 pc
Still Picture (JPEG,SD Memory Card Slot
TIFF)
SD Video (MPEG2)
DV  i n pu t:IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin: 1 pc
G-LINK Terminal:only use the included IR Blaster
Regional Code:‚ 1
Clock unit:Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display
Operating temperature range:5 oC to 40 oC (41 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity range:10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:Approx. 33 W
Dimensions (WkHkD):Approx. 430 mmk58 mmk329 mm
(Approx.1615/16qk25/16qk13q)
Mass:Approx. 4.2 kg (9.24 lbs)
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
≥Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card). DV D - R A M : Ve r.  2 . 0
Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0
DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0
for General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
for General Ver. 2.x/8X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0
for General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0
for DL Ver. 3.0
for DL Ver. 3.x/4X–SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0
DVD-RW: Ver. 1.1
Ve r.  1 .x/2X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0
Ve r.  1 .x/4X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0
Ve r.  1 .x/6X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0
+R: Ver. 1.0
Ve r.  1 . 1
Ve r.  1 . 2
Ve r.  1 . 3
for DL Ver. 1.0
+RW: Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.2/4X–SPEED
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format
+R:
+R DL (Double Layer):
+RW:
XP: Approx. 1 hour
LP: Approx. 4 hoursSP: Approx. 2 hours
EP: Approx. 6 hours or 8 hours
XP: Approx. 44 hours
LP: Approx. 177 hoursSP: Approx. 89 hours
EP: Approx. 266 hours or 355 hours
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format, DivX
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, 
DVD Video Recording format
+R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG, DivX)
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)
Wave Length: 780 nm (CDs)
662 nm (DVDs) 
Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety 
protection
TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Antenna reception 
input:TV Channel:  2 ch–69 ch
CATV Channel:  1 ch–125 ch
RF converter output: Not provided
Recording system:MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input:LINE (pin jack) a3, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connector a3 Y:1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Output:LINE (pin jack) a2, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connector a2 Y:1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Component video 
output:Y,  P
B, PR a1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
(480i/480p) PB: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠
PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠Recording system:Dolby Digital (2ch), Linear PCM (XP 
mode 2ch)
Analog Input:LINE (pin jack) a3
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 k≠
Analog Output:LINE (pin jack) a2
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 k≠
(Load impedance: 10 k≠)
Number of channels:Recording: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
Digital Output:Digital audio optical output connector a1
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)
Compatible media
SD Memory Card
§, MultiMediaCard§Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM 
adaptor needs to be inserted.)
FormatFAT 12, FAT 16
Image file format:JPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system)
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), 
DPOF Compatible
Sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
Number of pixels:between 34 a 34 and 6144 a 4096 pixels
Thawing time:Approx. 3 sec (6M pixels, JPEG)
Compatible media
SD Memory Card
§, MultiMediaCard§ Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM 
adaptor needs to be inserted.)
CodecMPEG2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video 
Profile)
File FormatSD-Video format conforming
§Video Recording conversion and 
transfer is possible from card to HDD 
or DVD-RAM disc.
After Video Recording conversion and 
transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the 
playback is possible.
Power consumption in standby mode:
 approx. 13.5 W
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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) 
before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)
A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit 
supports CPPM.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to 
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with 
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
DivX
A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that 
compresses video files without any considerable loss of video 
quality.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can 
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can 
be recorded on one disc using this method.
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on 
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to 
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s 
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then 
only output the front two channels.
[DVD-A] Tracks that do not allow down-mixing will not play correctly 
on this unit except when connecting with an HDMI cable to an 
amplifier that meets HDMI standards (ver. 1.1 or later) and is CPPM 
compatible.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a 
digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo 
developing store or on your home printer.
Drive
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc (DVD) 
and SD card (SD). These perform the reading and writing of data.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good 
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are 
possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the 
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low 
volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
This is a system used to display program listings on televisions, 
computers and cellular phones. Data is transmitted using the 
internet or television waves. This unit is compatible with the method 
using television waves. You can use program listings for functions 
such as scheduled recording.
Film and video
DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit can 
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable 
method of progressive output.
Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30 frames 
per second as well). Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally 
appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. 
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize 
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL on 
this unit.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer 
record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to 
become recordable.
Folder
This is a place on the hard disk or memory card where groups of 
data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place 
where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) and MPEG2 are stored.Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), 
+RW, SD memory card and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on 
this unit. Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see 
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but 
picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but 
there is no blurring.
HDD (Hard disk drive)
This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk 
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and 
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading 
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic 
products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits 
uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This 
unit supports high-definition video output [750p (720p), 1125i 
(1080i)] from HDMI AV OUT terminals. To enjoy high-definition video 
a high definition compatible television is required.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If 
you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the 
data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The 
benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering 
the degree of compression.
LPCM (Linear PCM)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on 
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.
MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding color video. 
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based 
digital broadcasting. This unit records programs using MPEG2.
MPEG2 moving picture files shot with a Panasonic SD multi-camera,
etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. 
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
The following   can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these 
folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.
≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., 
DCIM000 etc).
≥If a folder name or file name has been input using other 
equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may 
not be able to play or edit the data.
Frame Field Field
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
DCIM
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
¢¢¢XXXXX
§
MOV¢¢¢.MOD
MOV¢¢¢.MOI
PRG¢¢¢.PGI PRG¢¢¢(MPEG2 folder) SD_VIDEO
MGR_INFO (MPEG2 information
                      folder)
DCIM¢¢¢
JPEG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
¢¢¢XXXXX
DCIM§
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
Card
(Higher folder)
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT(Picture folder)
DVD-RAM
(Higher folder)
(Picture folder)
u
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MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately 
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You 
can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.
Pan&Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be 
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images 
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of 
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills 
the screen.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and 
bottom of the picture so the picture itself 
appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.) 
Progressive/Interlace
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. 
This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video 
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.Protection
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or 
deletion protection.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave 
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital 
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per 
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the 
original sound.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display 
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures, a 
common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras 
and other devices.
1080i
In one high definition image, 1125 (1080) alternating scan lines pass 
every 1/60
th of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1125i 
(1080i) more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the 
detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.
720p
In one high definition image, 750 (720) scan lines pass at the same 
time every 1/60
th of a second to create a progressive image. Since 
progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there 
is a minimal amount of screen flicker. 
1. Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing— Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized 
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts— When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same 
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check— After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 78.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an 
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Language code list  Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:
6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:7686Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Product Service
Product information
Glossary/Product Service
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Recorder
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) 
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a 
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.  You must carry-in or mail-in your product 
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not 
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United 
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new 
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original 
purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service 
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit 
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax 
(787)-768-2910. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES 
NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by 
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, 
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a 
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of 
God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel 
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded 
content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL 
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, 
so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops 
during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or 
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the 
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the 
warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
F1104 Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Recorder One (1) Year One (1) Year
Rechargeable Batteries, 
DVD-RAM Disc (in 
exchange for defective 
item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a 
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product  One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Portable/Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio/SD Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic DVD Product  One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries  Ninety (90) days
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage 
for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that 
affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also 
excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before 
warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied 
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. 
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:  Telephone #:  (905) 624-5505
1-800 #:  1-800-561-5505
Fax #:  (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
Link : “Servicentres
TM locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. 
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)/Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
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Instalación básica
≥Para más información sobre los métodos de conexión, vea la página de inicio de Panasonic. (Sólo está en inglés.)
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
≥Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados.
Cuando usa un servicio de cable o un servicio de satélite.
≥Es menester que se abone a un servicio televisivo de cable o de satélite para que pueda ver sus programas.
≥Consulte a su proveedor del servicio por lo que respecta a la apropiada caja del cable o receptor de satélite.
∫Te r m i n a l  R F  O U T  
La señal de imagen y sonido desde esta unidad a su televisor no 
pasa a través del terminal RF OUT. 
Asegúrese de que esté conectado a su televisor uno de los 
siguientes terminales en esta unidad: el terminal AUDIO/VIDEO 
OUT, el terminal S VIDEO OUT, el terminal COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT o el terminal HDMI AV OUT.
∫Cuando la unidad no vaya a utilizarse durante 
mucho tiempo
Para ahorrar energía, desenchufe la unidad de la toma de CA. Esta 
unidad consume una pequeña cantidad de energía aunque se 
encuentre apagada (13,5
 W aproximadamente).
∫Terminal S VIDEO OUT
Los terminales S VIDEO OUT logran una imagen más viva que la 
del terminal VIDEO OUT. (El resultado real depende del televisor.)
∫Terminales COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Estos terminales pueden usarse para el entrelazado o la salida 
progresiva y proporcionan una imagen más clara que la del terminal 
S VIDEO OUT.
Conecte a los terminales del mismo color.
∫Terminal HDMI AV OUT
HDMI es la interfaz de nueva generación para dispositivos digitales. 
Cuando conectada a una unidad compatible con la HDMI, se 
transmite una señal digital de vídeo y audio sin comprimir. Sólo con 
un cable puede gozar del vídeo y el audio digital de alta calidad. 
Cuando conecta un HDTV (televisor de alta definición) compatible 
con la HDMI, la salida puede ser conmutada al vídeo HD 1125i 
(1080i) o 750p (720p).
Ajuste lo siguiente:
Desde el menú CONFIGURACIÓN, “Salida de video HDMI”: 
“Activado” (predeterminado en la fábrica)
Desde el menú CONFIGURACIÓN, “Salida de audio HDMI”: 
“Activado” (predeterminado en la fábrica)Repare en que los listados de programas no se descargan 
mientras que la unidad está desenchufada.
Conexión a un televisor y caja del cable o receptor DirecTV
VIDEO
S-VIDEO R           L
AUDIO
OUTIN
RF
Satellite Cable
VHF/UHF
RF IN AUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PR
Y
PBIN1
AV OUTIN3
S VIDEOVIDEO R-AUDIO-LDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM / BITSTREAM)G-LINK
OPTICAL
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-LS VIDEORF
OUTRF
INVHF / UHFAC IN OUT2
OUT1
12
5
6
3
7
4
8
IN3RF OUT
Cable que procede de 
la pared o señal de 
antena
Televisor
≥Si su televisor no tiene 
terminales AUDIO/VIDEO, 
es necesario un 
modulador RF.
≥Si goza de una más alta 
calidad de la imagen. 
(
➡abajo)
75 ≠ cable 
coaxialEsta unidad Cable de audio/vídeo (incluido)
Rojo Blanco Amarillo
 IR Blaster 
(incluido)
A la toma doméstica de CA
(CA 120 V, 60 Hz)Cable de alimentación 
de CA (incluido)
Conecte solamente 
después de haber 
finalizado todas las 
demás conexiones.
Caja del cable o receptor DirecTV Antena del 
satélite
(sólo receptor de 
satélite)
75 ≠ cable coaxialCable de 
audio/vídeo
Rojo Blanco Amarillo
Rojo Blanco Amarillo
Rojo Blanco Amarillo
Ver abajo 75 ≠ cable 
coaxial
(incluido)
¿Por qué tengo que conectar el IR Blaster? 
El IR Blaster es necesario para que funcione una caja del cable o un receptor DirecTV con el mando a distancia de esta unidad. 
Además, si el IR Blaster no está correctamente conectado o configurado, no puede hacer grabaciones programadas ni descargar 
listados de programas.
Ajustar el IR Blaster 
Coloque el IR Blaster delante del sensor de la señal de la caja del cable o del receptor DirecTV.
 
Lea las instrucciones de funcionamiento de la 
caja del cable o del receptor DirecTV por lo que 
respecta a la colocación del sensor de la señal.Si es necesario, utilice la cinta adhesiva de doble cara (incluida) para sujetar el 
IR Blaster a una superficie llana.
Si despega la cinta adhesiva, la superficie podría 
dañarse.
Una vez que haya confirmado que la caja del cable o 
del receptor DirecTV está funcionando correctamente, 
sujételo uniéndolo con la cinta adhesiva. por ejemplo la superficie del soporte del televisor
Caja del cable o del receptor DirecTV
Para gozar de una calidad de la imagen aún más alta 
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