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The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
After completing After completing “Connection with a television” 
(l16), “Connection with a television and cable box or DirecTV 
receiver” (l17) or “Connection with a television and satellite 
receiver other than DirecTV” (l18), connect the S Video cable in 
illustrated below.
Usually you can watch a picture from INPUT2 terminal. When you 
want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, change to INPUT1 
terminal. 
¢For how to connect the Audio/Video cable (l16, [A]), (l17, [C]) 
or (l18, [E])These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive 
output (l94) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
After completing “Connection with a television” (l16), “Connection 
with a television and cable box or DirecTV receiver” (l17) or 
“Connection with a television and satellite receiver other than 
DirecTV” (l18), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO cable in 
illustrated below.
Usually you can watch a picture from COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 
terminal. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, 
change to INPUT1 terminal. 
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
¢For how to connect the Audio/Video cable (l16, [A]), (l17, [C]) 
or (l18, [E])
∫Connection to a stereo amplifier∫Connecting an amplifier with a digital input 
terminal
≥When connecting this unit to a television with an HDMI cable, set 
“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu (l77).
≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an 
amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using 
an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital 
Audio Output” (l76).
≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal 
shape of the connected equipment.
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when 
playing DVD-Audio.
To enjoy even higher picture quality
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
DVD OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
R-A R-A
DVD PRIORITY OUT YP
BPR
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
AUD IO IN
R       LVIDEO IN
R       L
AUD IO INVIDEO IN
S VIDEO IN
INPUT2
INPUT1
Red  White  Yellow
Red  White  Yellow
Red  White 
Red  White 
TelevisionThis unit
Audio cable S Video cable
Connected Audio/Video 
cable (included) ¢ 
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
DVD OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
R-A R-A
DVD PRIORITY OUT YP
BPR
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEO S VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
R       L
AUDIO INR       L
AUD I O I N COMPONENT
VIDEO INVIDEO IN
INPUT1
Red  White  Yellow
Red  White  YellowRed  White
Red  White
Television This unit
Audio 
cable Component
video cableConnected Audio/Video 
cable (included) 
¢ 
Connecting an amplifier or system component
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
DVD OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
R-A R-A
DVD PRIORITY OUT YP
BPR
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEO S VIDEO
AUD I O I N
R       L
Red  White
Red  White
Amplifier’s rear panel
Audio cable
This unitTo DVD OUT
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
DVD OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
R-A R-A
DVD PRIORITY OUT YP
BPR
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
OPTICAL IN
Amplifier’s rear panel
This unitOptical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when 
connecting.
Insert fully, with 
this side facing up.
STEP 1 Connection
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STEP 1 Connection
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video 
signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High 
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.
Set the following:
From the Setup menu (l77), “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.
≥Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
If connecting with a Panasonic television equipped with the HDAVI function, you can use this convenient function to control both the recorder and the television.
After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set “Ctrl with HDMI” to “On”. (l77)
≥Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible.
For the connection to be completed and activate correctly, turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this unit’s input
channel on the connected television. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
When the following operations are performed the television will 
automatically switch the input channel and displays the 
corresponding action.
≥When play starts on the unit
≥When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., 
Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)
Note
≥When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the output does not 
automatically switch even if when you operate the VHS.
The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display 
appears when the following operations are performed with the 
television in standby mode.
≥When play starts on the unit
≥When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., 
Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)
Note
≥When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the television does 
not automatically turn on even if when you operate the VHS.
When the television is turned off, this unit is also automatically turned off. The unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the 
status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback 
or when the unit is only scheduled recording.
Note
≥Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the 
same time in the following conditions:
- When you pressed [¥, REC] and the unit is recording.
- When copying
- When finalizing
For your reference
≥When [1, PLAY] is pressed on this unit for “automatic input 
switching” or “power on link”, the playback is not immediately 
displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the 
contents from where playback starts.
In this case, press [:, SKIP] or [6, SLOW/SEARCH] to go 
back to where playback started.
≥
When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) terminal is used for audio 
output and the unit is connected to the television with a HDMI cable, 
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the setup menu. (
l77)
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal
Connecting to a TV Connecting to an amplifier
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)
G-LINKYP
BPR
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DVD/VHS COMM
DVD PRIORITY OU R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
AV OUTAV OUT
G-LINKYP
BPR
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DVD/VHS C
DVD PRIORIT R-AUDIO-L VID
R-AUDIO-L VID
AV OUTAV OUT
Television
This unit HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
Amplifier’s rear panel Television
This unitHDMI IN
HDMI AV OUTHDMI cable
Please use a cable 5.0 m (16
2/5 feet) or less in 
length for stability and prevention of 
deterioration in video quality.
≥
If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content 
Protection for Prerecorded Media) (
l93), copy-protected 
DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the 
audio cables (red, white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.
≥If you are connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 
2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down 
mixed (l93) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be 
down mixed.)
≥For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI 
input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display property or at all when 
connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.) ≥If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier, then 
use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” setting (l77).
≥
If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content 
Protection for Prerecorded Media) (l93), copy-protected DVD-Audio 
cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier 
with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).
Automatic input switching
Power on linkPower off link
Equipment compatible with and equipment scheduled to be compatible with HDAVI Control (as of January 2006).
Plasma TVs:TH-42/50/58PX600, TH-37/42/50PX60, TH-58PX60,TH-42PD60, TH-42/50PX6
LCD TVs:TC-26/32LX600, TC-23/26/32LX60, TC-26/32LE60
LCD projection TVs:PT-52/56/61LCX66
Receiver:SA-XR57P
≥The HDAVI Control function will only work if you can connect this unit with Panasonic equipment equipped with the HDAVI control function.
Before purchasing equipment, confirm that it has the HDAVI Control function.
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STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen® system
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and then 
pressing [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, 
the unit starts language, TV aspect type and TV Guide On Screen
® 
system setup.
TV Guide On Screen® system
This unit features the TV Guide On Screen® system that provides an 
8-day grid of TV programs available in your area. Use the TV Guide 
On Screen
R system to choose TV programs and simplify the 
recording of your favorite TV shows (l32, 35–39). Best of all this 
service is free!
≥The first few days of listings usually appear within 24 hours after a 
successful Setup. It may take up to six days for the full eight days 
of program listings to appear.
≥In order to cool the circuits used when downloading the program 
listings, the cooling fan may sometimes operate when the unit is 
turned off. This is not a malfunction.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video 
input to suit the connections to this unit.
≥When using the cable box or DirecTV receiver, check the following.
- Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly 
(l17).
- Make sure the cable box or DirecTV receiver is turned on.
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].[2]Press [3,4] to select the language and then 
press [ENTER].
≥If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier 
screen.
[3]Press [3,4] to select “4:3 TV” or “16:9 
Widescreen TV” and then press [ENTER].
TV Guide setup begins.
≥Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On Screen® 
system. Other languages cannot be displayed.
Press [ENTER].
Following the on-screen messages, input the operating 
environment for your television.
≥Select “Next” and then press [ENTER] to go to the next screen.
≥Select “Back” and then press [ENTER] to return to the previous 
screen.
[4]Set the country (USA/Canada)
[5]Set the ZIP (Postal) code
[6]Set the service(s) being used.
≥You can select up to 2 services.
Press [3,4] to select the service being used and press 
[ENTER]. If you want to select 2 services, press [3,4] to 
select one more service and press [ENTER].
≥If you selected “Cable with a Cable Box” or “DirecTV”, then 
also set and select “Antenna”.
≥If you cannot choose the service you use, then select 
“Antenna”, and continue. Then, after exiting the “Set Clock and 
Channels Automatically” screen in step 8, press [ENTER], 
continue and press [RETURN]. After this step, perform “Set 
Clock Manually”. (l25)
To learn more about the setup contents of various services, see 
the list on the next page.
IMPORTANT
≥The TV Guide On Screen® system must be set up whether it 
is then used or not. You cannot use the scheduled 
recording feature unless this setup is completed.
≥TV Guide On Screen system is supported by selected DISH 
network and DirecTV receivers, using 480i mode.
≥DirecTV/DISH Network service is only available in the 
United States.
≥If you are using a satellite service other than DirecTV, you 
cannot receive the program listings on this unit. Without 
this information, program-based recordings cannot be 
made. However, recordings can still be set manually.
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
TV/VIDEO
POWER POWER
PA U S E STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
3
2
1
6
4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
CM SKIPREC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
SCHEDULE
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUD IO
RECSTATUSAB
VCR Plus+
DELETE
SKIP/INDEX
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
PL AY
RESETRESET
CANCEL
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
DRIVE
 SELECT
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
5
InfoCREATE
 CHAPTER
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
ENTER
POWER
321
64
987
0
RETURN
CH
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGETRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
5
Info
3,4,2,1 
ENTERÍ POWER Í/ l
TV GUIDEPAG E  W
, X
RETURN
Info
REWFF
Numbered 
buttons
EnglishEspañolFrançais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de Langue
Basic operations of the remote control
To highlight selection>[3, 4, 2, 1]
To confirm>Press [ENTER] 
To view help information>Press [Info]
To enter numbers>Press the numbered buttons
Aspect Ratio Selection
Select TV type and press ENTER.
(Please refer to Operation lnstraction
for details)
4:3 TV
16:9 Widescreen TV
4:3
16:9
ENTER
TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide
TV made easy.Just press ENTER on your remote to begin!START
USA
Canada
Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?
=          =          =          =          =
Please enter the 5-digit ZIP Code where your DVD Recorder is located:
Please select which service(s) you would like your TV Guide On Screen™ to
support (check all that apply):
Antenna
Cable without a Cable Box
Cable with a Cable Box
DirecTV
DISH Network
STEP 1 Connection/STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen
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STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen® system
Refer to the control reference on page 23.
Please perform setup by following all instructions that apply to your current service.
DirecTV/DISH Network service is only available in the United States.
Once setup is finished l25, Step 7, Confirm the settings.
ServiceSet the following
Antenna≥You cannot select both “Antenna” and “Cable without a Cable Box”.
≥Further setup is not necessary.
Cable without a 
Cable Box
Cable with a 
Cable Box
1Cable box connection channel (“RF, Channel 2”/ “RF, Channel 3”/ “RF, Channel 4”/ “IN3”)
- Select “IN3”.
(If you are connecting the cable box to this unit’s RF terminal, select “RF, Channel 2”, “RF, Channel 3” or 
“RF, Channel 4”, according to the cable box setting.)
2Are you using a digital service package?
Select “Yes”, “No” or “I don’t know”.
3Check how the channels are input.
Select how your current cable box inputs 2, 3, and 4-digit numbered channels.
4Cable box brand
- Move down with [4] for more brands.
- You can also press [PAGEW] or [PAGE X] to skip several lines.
- Select “Not Listed” if you cannot find your brand on the list.
5IR signal code
- Make sure your cable box is set to the channel that appears on screen and then press [ENTER].
The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with your cable box. It’s quite 
common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times.
- If the cable box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes”.
- If the cable box is still set to the same channel, select “No”. Repeat this step until the cable box changes to 
channel 09.
If you want to try the code again for some reason, e.g., you accidentally moved the IR Blaster, select “Test this 
code again”.
DirecTV
1Satellite receiver connection channel (“RF, Channel 2”/ “RF, Channel 3”/ “RF, Channel 4”/ “IN3”)
- Select “IN3”.
(If you are connecting the satellite receiver to this unit’s RF terminal, select “RF, Channel 2”, “RF, Channel 3” or 
“RF, Channel 4”, according to the satellite receiver setting.)
2Check how the channels are input.
Select how your current DirecTV receiver inputs 2, 3, and 4-digit numbered channels.
3Satellite receiver brand
- Move down with [4] for more brands.
- You can also press [PAGEW] or [PAGE X] to skip several lines.
4IR signal code
- Turn your satellite receiver ON and then press [ENTER].
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 the program listings.
The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with your satellite receiver. It’s 
quite common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times.
Look at the display of the DirecTV receiver.
- If the channel display changes, then select “Yes”.
- If the satellite receiver is still set to the same channel, select “No”. Repeat this step until the satellite receiver 
changes the channel.
If you want to try the code again for some reason, e.g., you accidentally moved the IR Blaster, select “Test this 
code again”.
DISH Network
≥Satellite receiver connection channel (“RF, Channel 2”/ “RF, Channel 3”/ “RF, Channel 4”/ “IN3”)
- Select “IN3”.
(If you are connecting the satellite receiver to this unit’s RF terminal, select “RF, Channel 2”, “RF, Channel 3” or 
“RF, Channel 4”, according to the satellite receiver setting.)
You cannot use the IR Blaster included with this unit.
You cannot set other equipment.
Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?
Ye s
No
Test this code again
Did your satellite receiver change channels?
Ye s
No
Test this code again
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[7]Confirm the settings.
e.g.,
≥
If the information is correct, select “Yes, continue setup process”.≥If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup 
process” to start the setting again.
[8]Press [ENTER].
Depending on the equipment that you connected, one of the 
following screens appears.
“Set Clock and Channels Automatically” screen 
Press [ENTER].
The unit starts setting channels automatically. This takes a few 
minutes. The unit then proceeds with setting the clock 
automatically. The time is displayed when finished.
A television reception screen or a blue background screen is displayed.
If there is an error while setting the channels and/or clock 
automatically, the “Set Clock Manually” screen (lbelow) is 
automatically displayed.
“Set Clock Manually” screen
[1]Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change and 
then press [3,4] to change the setting.
≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting 
at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. 
on the last Sunday in October.
≥Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich 
Mean Time (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
[2]Press [ENTER].
A television reception screen or a blue background screen is 
displayed. The clock starts.
Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007. 
When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the 
unit’s clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in 
“Set Clock Manually” in the “Setup menu” (
l74), set DST off and 
reset the clock precisely if you are using this function. This setting 
is only for when TV Guide On Screen
® system is not used. (l79)
When you want to change the TV Guide settings after moving, etc., 
please perform setup steps 1 and 2 on page 79. (The program 
listings will be erased.)
After completing steps 1 and 2, please perform TV Guide setup 
again from the beginning.
Yes, continue setup process.
No, repeat setup processAre the above settings correct?
ZIP Code - 11111 (USA)
Cable on RF
Set Clock and Channels Automatically
Connect antenna or Cable TV to RF IN.If you use a cable box, then tune it toyour local PBS channel, When done,
please press ENTER.
ENTER
Set Clock Manually
/:
/SAT AM
Month Day Year
Hour Minute1
1
12 00 2000
DST Time Zone
OffEST
ENTER
STEP 3 Downloading
Refer to the control reference on page 23.
If you are using a satellite service other than DirecTV, you 
cannot receive the program listings on this unit.
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER]. (The unit turns 
off, then wait 24 hours.)
“BYE” appears briefly. This shows the unit is in standby mode. 
The unit is now ready to download the program listings.
No damage will occur if the unit is used sooner, but the channel 
line-up and program listings may not have been fully 
downloaded.
Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.
If you connect a cable box or a DirecTV receiver,
≥the output terminal of the cable box or DirecTV receiver is 
connected to this unit’s RF IN or IN3 terminal (l17)
≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed (l17)
≥the cable box or DirecTV receiver is turned on
[2]Press [TV GUIDE].
≥If you find “TV Guide On Screen Setup Progress” displayed on the 
television, the unit has not yet downloaded the TV Guide On 
Screen
® data.
≥If you press [TV GUIDE] without completing setup, the start setup 
screen will appear. If you want to complete TV Guide setup select 
“Start setup”.
≥This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the 
on-screen instructions and select one of these.
For updating data
Leave the unit in standby mode when you are not using it. The unit 
will download the necessary data to maintain the program listings 
while it is in standby mode.
Note
Some Setup menus no longer need to be set after this unit 
downloads the program listings. These menus turn grey and 
become un-selectable. (l74)
If you press [TV GUIDE] and the following screen appears, then 
the unit has not been able to obtain data for 3 days or more.
Exit Guide: Return to the television reception screen.
Stop Search: Stop downloading the data. (However the 
unit will automatically stop downloading 
the data 5 days after it first started.)
Search Again: Restart the data download when it has 
stopped
Timer Recording: Set for scheduled recording manually 
(l33)
Change System Settings: Set the TV Guide settings again. 
≥In step 6, if you selected “Antenna” or 
“Cable without a Cable Box” to use 
simultaneously with another service, 
then you may need to select either 
“Antenna” or “Cable without a Cable 
Box” only (l23). You will now be able to 
watch broadcasts with this unit.
If further assistance is needed, 
Contact Panasonic’s Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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pTVTVNWBGducation
ANiMeNetworkPBS
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8:00PM
8:00           8:30
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SCHEDULE SEARCH
STEPNote: It may take up to 24 hours to start receiving listings.STATUS
search for time
search for channel lineup
listings transmissionIn Progress In Progress In Progress In Progresssearch for TV stations
with TV Guide dataSETUP
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STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen
® system/STEP 3 Downloading
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STEP 4 Set up to match your television and the unit’s remote control
This setting allows you to select the type of television connected.
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]
Press [3,4] to select “Setup” and then press 
[ENTER]. 
[4]Press [3,4] to select “TV Screen” and then 
press [1].
[5]Press [3,4] to select “TV Type” and then 
press [ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
- Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive 
output.
- Select “480i” if the television is not compatible with 
progressive output or you are unsure about television 
compatibility.
[6]Press [3,4] to select the item and then press 
[ENTER].
You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.
Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [Í, TV POWER] enter the code 
with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 0250: [0] > [2] > [5] > [0]
Manufacturer and Code No.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. 
≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct 
operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your 
television does not allow control of your television, this remote 
control is not compatible with your television.
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
After performing steps 1 to 3 (lleft)
[4]Press [3,4] to select “Setup” and then press 
[1].
[5]Press [3,4] to select “Remote Control Code” 
and then press [ENTER].
[6]Press [3,4] to select the code (Set Code 1, 
Set Code 2, or Set Code 3) and then press 
[ENTER].
≥The code on the unit has been set.
[7]While pressing [ENTER], press and hold the 
numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 
2 seconds.
≥The code on the remote control has been set.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫When the following indicator appears on the 
unit’s display and you are unable to operate the 
unit
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the 
same time for more than 2 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Selecting television type
4:3 standard aspect television 16:9 widescreen television
When connected to a 4:3 standard aspect television
To change how a DVD-Video or DVD-RAM widescreen picture is 
shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television
l77, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for 
DVD-RAM”
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
TV/VIDEO
POWER POWER
PA U S E STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
3
2
1
6
4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
CM SKIPREC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
SCHEDULE
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUD IO
RECSTATUSAB
VCR Plus+
DELETE
SKIP/INDEX
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
PL AY
RESETRESET
CANCEL
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
DRIVE
 SELECT
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
5
InfoCREATE
 CHAPTER
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECHTV/VIDEO
POWER
321
64
987
0
RETURN
5
3,4,2,1 
ENTERFUNCTIONS TV operation
buttons
RETURN
REWFF
TVGUIDE
REC
TV GUIDE
¥
Numbered 
buttons
Setup
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
Channel
TV Screen
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480i
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480i
ENTER
4:3 TV
16:9 Aspect (Widescreen TV)
VHS
4:316:9
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR0250/0051 PHILIPS (RC-5) 0054
RCA 0047
SAMSUNG 0060/0587/0702
FISHER 0154 SANYO 0154
GE 0047 SHARP 0165/0093
GOLDSTAR 0178/0457/0317 SONY 0000
HITACHI 0145 SYLVANIA 0054
JVC 0053 THOMSON 0047
LG 0178/0457/0317 TOSHIBA 0156
MAGNAVOX 0054 ZENITH 0017
MITSUBISHI 0150
When other Panasonic products respond 
to this remote control
Disc
SetupRemote Control Code
Press “±” and “ENTER” together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote.Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
The unit’s remote control code
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Recording
Note about recording
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP 
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space 
with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying (l59, 
60, 64) or programming scheduled recordings (l36, To make 
scheduled recording) or Flexible recording (l30).
∫Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in 
these kinds of situations.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an 
appropriate recording mode difficult
≥When you want to record a long program with the best picture 
quality
[HDD]
≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be 
copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly.
You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording 
mode when copying, to fit the disc space.
 
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW]
When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or 
other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format 
the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.
Press [2] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
≥Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all 
the contents of a disc or card—Format” (l71)
[-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL]
When you press [
						

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Note about recording
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.
¢1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.
¢2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP-Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (l75).
The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)” than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
¢3 You cannot record directly to these discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.
¢4 When recording to the HDD in FR mode (recordings 5 hours or longer) or EP mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or 
+RW discs.
≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use EP 
(6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.
SP: You can record the length shown on the tape.
EP: 3 times the length of SP mode.
VP: 5 times the length of SP mode.
≥To have a longer recording capacity, select “EP” or “VP”.
≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the 
tape for a long period, select “SP”.
≥The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment.
Note
≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not
possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit. It 
records in the normal VHS system.
≥You cannot change channels while recording. You can change 
channels while in pause mode.
≥When recording is paused for 5 or more minutes, the unit returns
to stop mode.
∫To display the approximate remaining tape time
When you insert a tape, “– –” appears on the unit’s display.
To display the approximate remaining tape time, fast-forward or 
rewind the tape.
[1]Select “Select Tape Length” from the “VHS” tab and select the 
corresponding tape length. (l77)
[2]Press [STATUS] several times.
The unit’s display changes as follows each time [STATUS] is 
pressed. 
Input channel  ) Counter  ) Remaining tape time
^-----------------------------------------------------------}
≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending
on the tape used. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive (HDD, DVD or 
VHS).
- The “HDD”, “DVD” or “VHS” indicator lights up on the unit.
During recording
Press [¥, REC] to select the recording time.
≥You can also press [¥, REC] on the main unit.
≥You can specify up to 4 hours later.
≥The unit display changes as shown below.
Counter (Cancel) # OFF 0:30 # OFF 1:00 # OFF 1:30
^------- OFF 4:00 ! OFF 3:00 ! OFF 2:00 !----------}
≥This does not work during scheduled recordings (l32) or while 
using Flexible Recording (l30).
≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is 
paused, the time specified to stop recording is canceled. (Except 
[VHS])
To cancel
Press [¥, REC] several times until the counter appears.
≥The time to stop recording is canceled; however, recording 
continues.
To stop recording partway
Press [∫, STOP].
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]
Preparation
≥Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to TV.
Press TV’s [CH, W, X] to select the desired TV 
channel.
For your reference
≥You can also do this if the unit is making a scheduled recording.
≥The recording is unaffected.
∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times
Recording ModeHDD
(80 GB)DVD-RAMDVD-R/DVD-RW/
+R/+RW
(4.7 GB)DVD-R DL¢3
(8.5 GB)+R DL¢3
(8.5 GB)Single-sided
(4.7 GB)Double-sided¢1
(9.4 GB)
XP (High picture quality 
recording mode)17 h 1 h 2 h 1 h 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min
SP (Standard recording 
mode)34 h 2 h 4 h 2 h 3 h 35 min 3 h 35 min
LP (Long recording 
mode)68 h 4 h 8 h 4 h 7 h 10 min 7 h 10 min
EP (Extra long 
recording mode)
¢4142 h (106 h¢2)8 h (6h¢2) 16 h (12 h¢2)8 h (6h¢2)14 h 20 min
(10 h 45 min)Cannot copy
FR (Automatic mode 
selection)
¢4142 h maximum 8 h maximum8 h maximum for 
one side8 h maximum 14 h 20 minApproximately 9 h 
with video quality 
equivalent to LP 
mode
VHS
∫ Recording mode
VP mode:
≥A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played 
back by other VCRs. It is recommended to distinguish it 
from other tapes by writing “VP” on the tape label, etc.
≥It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing 
tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with 
some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (l49)
HDD, discs and VHS
∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One 
Touch Recording
∫ Watching the TV while recording
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Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
≥Turn on this unit.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (l9) and 
“Note about recording” (l27).
Note
≥It is not possible to record to two drives simultaneously.
≥[+RW] You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” 
(l72).
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, 
create the menu again.
[1]Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording 
drive (HDD, DVD or VHS).
The “HDD”, “DVD” or “VHS” indicator lights up on the unit.
[2]Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered buttons:
≥[VHS] The “DV” channel can be selected however it cannot be 
recorded.
≥Select the audio to record (l30).
[3]Press [REC MODE] to select the recording 
mode [HDD/discs (XP, SP, LP, or EP) / 
VHS (SP, EP or VP)].
[4]Press [¥, REC] to start recording.
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. 
Data will not be overwritten. 
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during 
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode 
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a 
separate title.
≥You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled 
recording, but once the time for the scheduled recording to begin is 
reached, any recording taking place will stop and the scheduled 
recording will begin.
∫To pause recording
Press [;, PAUSE].
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [¥, REC] to restart.
≥[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] (Title is not split into separate 
titles.)
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP].
≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to 
complete recording management information after recording 
finishes. 
≥If the program is listed in the program listings (l36), its name is 
automatically made the title name after recording. (The recorded 
title must be more than 3 minutes.)
In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R 
(recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary 
to finalize them (l72).
Recording television programs
You can record up to:
≥[HDD] 500 titles on HDD (When continuously recording for long 
durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)
≥[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] 99 titles on a disc
≥[+R] [+RW] 49 titles on a disc
If you selected the DVD drive
insert a disc. (l12)
If you selected the VHS drive
insert a video cassette with an intact 
accidental erasure prevention tab. (
l12)
Antenna Mode
e.g., 5: [0]  ) [5]
15: [1]  ) [5]CableTV, Satellite Channel
e.g., 5: [0]  ) [0]  ) [0]  ) [5]
15: [0]  ) [0]  ) [1]  ) [5]
115: [0]  ) [1]  ) [1]  ) [5]
1115: [1]  ) [1]  ) [1]  ) [5]
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
TV/VIDEO
POWER POWER
PA U S E STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
3
2
1
6
4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
CM SKIPREC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
SCHEDULE
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUSAB
VCR Plus+
DELETE
SKIP/INDEX
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
PL AY
RESETRESET
CANCEL
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
DRIVE
 SELECT
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
5
InfoCREATE
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PA U S ESTOP
REC MODERECSTATUS
DRIVE
 SELECT
CH
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGETRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
321
64
987
0
5
CH, W, X
STATUS
REC MODE DRIVE SELECT
∫ 
¥; 
REWFF
VOLUMECHTV/VIDEO
POWER
TV operation
buttons
Numbered 
buttons
RECSPRECe.g., HDD
∫HDD/discs
≥When there is over 100 hours available, the remaining 
recording time is displayed in hourly units.
≥When XP mode is selected, you can also record sound using 
LPCM (l76).
∫VHS
RECXPREC
RECEPREC
Remaining time on the disc 
(XP mode: 15 hours 7 minutes)
Remaining time on the disc 
(EP mode: approximately 
130 hours)
h: Hour
RECSPRECRemaining time on the tape 
(SP mode: 2 hours)
RECXPRECe.g., HDD
Note about recording/Recording television programs
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Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [AUDIO].
≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change.
Note
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases while the 
unit is stopped, whichever drive is selected.
≥While a disc other than DVD-RAM is inserted.
≥When “Recording for High-Speed Copying” is set to “On” (l75). 
(The default setting is “On”.)
≥When the recording mode is XP and “
Audio for XP Recording” is set 
to “LPCM” (l76).
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM)
[HDD] [RAM] (When “Recording for High-Speed Copying” is set to 
“On”)
Select the audio [Main or Secondary Audio 
Program (SAP)] in “Multi-channel TV Sound 
(MTS)” in the Setup menu. (
l76)
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR 
mode.
Preparation
≥Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2, IN3 or DV) to 
record.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive (HDD or DVD).
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “Flexible Recording” and 
then press [ENTER].
[4]Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and 
then press [3,4] to set the recording time.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
≥Maximum recording time is 8 hours.
[5]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and then 
press [ENTER].
≥Recording starts. 
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [∫, STOP].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
Selecting audio to record 
[.
l
l
l
l
l
a-Stereo:Main audio (stereo)
≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will 
be monaural even if you select Stereo mode. v
SAP Audio:Secondary audio program (SAP)
≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also 
recorded. v
Mono:Main audio (monaural)
≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a 
stereo broadcast.
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
TV/VIDEO
POWER POWER
PA U S E STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
3
2
1
6
4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
CM SKIPREC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
SCHEDULE
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUSAB
VCR Plus+
DELETE
SKIP/INDEX
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
PL AY
RESETRESET
CANCEL
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
DRIVE
 SELECT
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
5
InfoCREATE
 CHAPTER
FUNCTIONS
STOP
ENTER
RETURN
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
STATUS
AUD IOA
PL AY
DRIVE
 SELECT
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN
AUDIO1
∫ 
DIRECT
 NAVIGATOR
STATUS DRIVE SELECT
FUNCTIONS
REWFF
CH 12  Stereo
HDD Hard-Drive
 ((
e.g., “Stereo” is selected.
“((” appears when the unit is receiving 
the audio type you selected.
Flexible Recording mode (FR)
Flexible Recording
StartCancel
Record in FR mode.
Set recording time8 Hour 00 Min.Max recording time8 Hour 00 Min.
Maximum recording time
This is the maximum 
recording time in FR mode.
Rec. 0:59
Stereo
HDD Hard-Drive
CH 71  
Remaining 
time e.g., HDD
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