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≥The VHS status messages are not shown while copying. (l76)
While both VHS and HDD or DVD are stopped
Press and hold [2VHS] or [VHS1] on the main 
unit for about 3 seconds or more (until “START” 
on the unit’s display terminates flashing).
≥The “COPYING” indicator on the main unit lights.
≥Check if copy starts properly.
∫When the finalize screen appears (l60)
∫When copy without finalize
When copying starts, the selected drive automatically changes to 
HDD. Therefore, the current state of the HDD drive appears on the 
unit’s display.
(When the HDD is stopped, the display 
on the right appears. The elapsed DVD 
recording time is not displayed.)
≥The DVD status messages are not shown while copying. (l76)
≥Audio output is stereo (L R) during DVD playback.
[1]
[2]Press and hold [DVD1] on the main unit for 
about 3 seconds or more (until “START” on the 
unit’s display terminates flashing).
≥The “COPYING” indicator on the main unit lights.
≥Check if copy starts properly.≥The DVD status messages are not shown while copying. (l76)
≥Audio output is stereo (L R) during DVD playback.
[1]
[2]Press and hold [2DVD] on the main unit for 
about 3 seconds or more (until “START” on the 
unit’s display terminates flashing).
≥The “COPYING” indicator on the main unit lights.
≥Check if copy starts properly.
∫ VHS l HDD or DVD
∫To stop copying partway
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds 
or more.
≥However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started.
≥Even if “Copy and finalize” is selected in the confirmation screen, 
the disc will not be finalized if you stop copying partway.
∫ DVD  l HDD
∫When you want to copy titles
Go to step 2
≥All the titles recorded on a disc are copied automatically 
during play or while stopped.
∫When you want to copy playlists
Press [1, PLAY] to play back the desired playlist (l54).
≥All the playlists recorded on a disc are copied automatically 
regardless of the current position.
≥You can copy while playback is paused by pressing
 [;, PAUSE].
∫Recording and playing in HDD while copying
(Only when high-speed copying)
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display, and then operate play 
or record.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
≥During copy, you cannot chasing play, edit and etc.
∫To stop copying partway
When High-speed copying
Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
When Normal Speed copying
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds 
or more.
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Current copy status (38% has been copied)¢
∫ DVD l VHS
∫When you copy a whole disc
Make sure that the DVD is stopped.
≥Press [STATUS] to check that the resume play function is not 
active on the DVD drive. If the DVD counter appears on the 
unit’s display, press [∫, STOP] to clear the resume play 
position. (l41)
≥When the resume play function is active, the copy will start 
from the memorized position to the end of the disc.
∫When you copy a title from the beginning of the 
selected title to the end of the disc
∫When you copy a playlist from the beginning of 
the selected playlist to the last playlist
Press [1, PLAY] to play back the desired title (l40) or playlist 
(l54).
≥You can copy (a title or playlist) while playback is paused by 
pressing [;, PAUSE].
≥You cannot copy the playlist which is longer than 8 hours. 
(When you copy multiple playlists, the playlist which is longer 
than 8 hours is omitted.)
∫To stop copying partway
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds 
or more.
ECECSP
Recording mode of VHS
Remaining time on the tape (1 hour 48 minutes)
Copying titles or playlists
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[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] [VHS]
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] > [HDD] [VHS]
You can arrange titles and playlists as desired for copy.
(You cannot copy to finalized discs.)
Copy to:
≥DVD: insert a disc that you can use for recording (l5–7, 12).
≥VHS: insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention 
tab (l11, 12).
≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc or tape space.
Copy from:
≥DVD: insert the disc containing the program to be copied.
See also notes “Before copying” (l57)
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “Advanced Copy” and 
then press [ENTER].
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4] 
several times (lstep 7).
[4]Set the copy direction.
≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press [4] 
(lstep 5).
1Press [3,4] to select “Copying Direction” and then 
press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Source” and then press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the drive and then press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and then press 
[ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the drive and then press [ENTER].
6Press [2] to confirm.
[5]Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] 
(lstep 6).
1Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and then press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Content Type” and then press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Video” and then press [ENTER].4Press [3,4] to select “Recording Mode” and then press 
[ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the mode and then press 
[ENTER].
6Press [2] to confirm.
[6]Register titles and playlists for copy. 
≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any 
changes to it (lstep 7).
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and then press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and then press 
[ENTER].
3Press [A] to select “Video” or press [B] to select 
“Playlists”.
4Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or playlists and 
then press [ENTER].
≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode
[-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] :
items indicated with “ ” or “ ” can be registered.
[+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] :
only item indicated with “ ” can be registered.
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;, PAUSE] to add the check mark and then press 
[ENTER] (lbelow, Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (lbelow)
≥To edit the copying list (l63)
You can register a multiple number of titles and playlists 
on the copying list by repeating steps 2 to 4.
≥
You cannot start copying when the value of the “Total list size” 
(
l63) exceeds 100 %. (Destination capacity is not sufficient.)5Press [2] to confirm.
[7]Press [3,4] to select “Start Copying” and then 
press [ENTER].
≥When copying titles in high speed mode to 5X high speed 
recording compatible DVD-RAM or 8X high speed recording 
compatible DVD-R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating 
becomes louder than normal.
- If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Silent mode” 
in “Rapidity of High-Speed copying” in the Setup menu 
(l75).
[8]Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press 
[ENTER] to start copying.
([HDD] > [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] only)
Press [2,1] to select “Copy and finalize” or “Copy only” 
and press [ENTER] to start copying.
≥If “Copy and finalize” is selected, the disc will be finalized after 
copying. 
The disc becomes play only and can be played on other DVD 
equipment, however you can no longer record or edit.
Copying using the copying list—
Advanced Copy (Create List)
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
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FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
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TV/VIDEO
POWER POWER
PA U S E STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
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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
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TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
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InfoCREATE
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FUNCTIONS
PA U S E
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STATUS
AUD IOA
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STATUS FUNCTIONS 3,4
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RETURN
SUB MENU
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Copy
HDD
DVD1
2Source
Destination Cancel All
Copying Direction
ModeHDD > DVD
Video     High Speed
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and then press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and then press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Video” and “Playlists” tab, the 
check mark is canceled.
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Copy
Create a Copying List.Total list size :       0MB Destination Capacity : 4343MB
No.     Size
New Entry (Total = 0)1
2
3Cancel All
Copying Direction
Mode
Create List
Start Copying
HDD > DVD
Video     High SpeedTitle Name( 0%)
ENTERSUB MENUS
HDD Create List007
10 11/10 Fri 
008 0:30(SP)
8  11/11 Sat- - -
Playlists
VideoB
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Copy Navigator/Copying list icons
∫To edit the copying list
Select the item in step 6–4 (l62)
[1]Press [SUB MENU].
[2]Press [3,4] to select the operation and then 
press [ENTER].
Clear All:
Clear all items registered on the copying list.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
Add:Add new items to the copying list.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlists or titles to be added and 
then press [ENTER].
Remove:
Remove the selected items.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
You can also remove multiple items (l62, Multiple editing).
Move:
Move selected items or change the order of items on the copying list.
Press [3,4] to select the destination and then press [ENTER].
To cancel all registered copying setting and lists
After performing steps 1 to 3 (l62)
[1]Press [3,4] to select “Cancel All” and then press [ENTER].
[2]Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.
- When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or erased at the 
copy source
- When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been 
taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc., 
can be recorded on HDD or DVD-RAM.
(All the recordings on the same date become a title.)
≥You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with 
this unit.
You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.
≥You cannot playback or record while copying MPEG2. To play the disc on other DVD players:
[-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] Finalize the disc (l72)
[+RW] Create DVD Top Menu (l72)
∫To stop copying
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
When High-speed copying
All titles that have completely copied at the point canceled are 
copied.
When Normal Speed copying
Copies until the point canceled. However titles with “One time only 
recording” restriction, only titles that have completely copied at the 
point canceled are copied to the disc. Titles that are canceled 
before the copy is complete are not copied and remain on the HDD.
≥[-R[DL] [+R[DL] If copy is canceled during the step while copying to 
the HDD, then nothing will be copied. However, if copy is 
canceled during the step while copying to disc from the HDD, 
then only titles completely copied at the point canceled are 
copied.
Even if the title was not copied to the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, the amount of remaining 
writable disc space becomes less.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫Recording and playing while copying
You can record and play using the HDD while high-speed copying. 
(Only when high-speed copying without finalizing.)
≥Still pictures cannot be played.
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
Note
≥Scheduled recordings executed while copying are recorded to 
the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings. 
(Only when high-speed copying without finalizing.)
∫ Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and 
functions
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode 
to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, 
+R DL or +RW.
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode 
to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format). 
(However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in high 
speed mode to +R, +R DL or +RW.)
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
(l9, Recording of digital broadcasting)
Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only recording” 
restriction after copying.
(l9, Recording of digital broadcasting)
Title or playlist contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be copied.
Data size of each registered item
Total list size:
Data size recorded to the copy destination
≥When copying at normal speed, the total 
data size will change according to the 
recording mode.
≥The total data size shown may be larger 
than the sum of the data sizes for each 
registered item, because of data 
management information being written to 
the copying destination, etc.
No.       SizeTitle Name
Page 01/01Create a Copying List.Total list size :       0MB Destination Capacity : 4343MB
( 0%)
New Entry (Total = 0)
Add
Move Remove Clear All
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an 
SD card—Copy video (MPEG2)
The display below automatically appears when you insert a card 
into the SD card slot while stopped.
Press [3,4] to select “Copy video(MPEG2)” and then press 
[ENTER]. Then go to step 6 on page 62.
≥MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card are automatically 
registered on the copy list.
≥If there are no MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card, “Copy 
video (MPEG2)” is not displayed.
DVD-RAM HDD
MPEG2VIDEO
High-speed copy
¢Conventionally recorded programs
ENTER
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy video (MPEG2)SD Card inserted.
Copy pictures
How to copy
Refer to “Copying using the 
copying list—Advanced Copy 
(Create List)” (l62)
Please set the items in step 4 and 
5 as shown below.
Copying Direction: 
Source>SD card
Mode:
Content Type>Video
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Preparation
Copy to:
≥DVD: insert a disc that you can use for recording (l5–7, 12).
≥VHS: insert a video cassette that you can use for recording and 
search for the position to start recording. (l11, 12).
≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc or tape space.
Copy from:
≥DVD: insert the disc containing the program to be copied.
≥VHS: insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied 
and search for the position to start copying.After performing steps 1 to 5 (l62, Copying using the copying 
list—Advanced Copy (Create List))
≥“Content Type” is automatically set to “DVD-Video” or “VHS-Video” 
in step 5-2
≥You cannot select items that cannot be set in “Recording Mode” in 
step 5-4.
[6]Set “Time Limit”.
≥If you are not going to change the setting (lstep 7).
∫Setting the unit to copy according to the set time
1Press [3,4] to select “Time Limit” and then press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Time Limit” and then press [ENTER].
≥Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc
3Press [3,4] to select “Off” and then press [ENTER].
4Press [2] to confirm.
Copy will continue until there is not enough available 
recording space on the HDD or tape.
≥Setting the copying time
3Press [3,4] to select “On” and then press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Set time” and then press [ENTER].
5Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and then press 
[3,4] to set the recording time.
6Press [ENTER].
7Press [2] to confirm.
- Copying to the HDD or VHS continues for the set time even 
after the content being played finishes.
- Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to 
include the operation time before play begins.
- You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
- When copying a finalized disc, set a few minutes longer than 
the source title to include the operation time before play 
begins and the copy time.
- When the recording mode is set to FR, there are some 
differences depending on whether “Time Limit” is set to “On” 
or “Off”. (Only when recording to video cassettes) (l65, 
About FR recording mode)
- When the recording mode is not set to FR and the “Time 
Limit” is set to “Off”, copying will continue until the copy 
destination is full.
[7]Press [3,4] to select “Start Copying” and then 
press [ENTER].
Copying a video cassette or 
DVD-Video [finalized DVD-R, -R DL, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL] 
—Advanced Copy (Time Limit)
∫You can select the copy direction from the copy 
source and copy destinations below with this method:
[VHS] > [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Copying automatically starts from the current position on the video 
cassette.
≥You can copy from the start to the end of a video cassette when 
the recording mode is set to FR and the “Time Limit” is set to 
“Off”.
[DVD-V] (Finalized [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL]) > [HDD] [VHS]
Copy the contents of the disc that are currently being played.
You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL etc. to the HDD and re-edit.
While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD 
or VHS according to the set time.
[HDD] 
If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, 
that portion of title is not recorded.
≥Operations and on screen displays during copy are also 
recorded.
≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal 
copying, and cannot be copied.
≥The following cannot be copied: DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio CD 
and so on. 
DVD/VHS 
TVGUIDE
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FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
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TV/VIDEO
POWER POWER
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SLOW/SEARCH
3
2
1
6
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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
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Copy
Min.
Press ENTER to change the setting.1
2
3Hour
00 2 Cancel All
Copying Direction
Mode
Time Limit
Start Copying
DVD > HDD
DVD-Video     XP
ENTER
Set a few minutes longer.
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[8]Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and then press 
[ENTER] to start copying.
≥Copying is automatically stopped when the tape reaches the 
end or the remaining capacity of the disc is filled. (A message 
appears on the TV screen and then disappears a few seconds 
later.)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫About FR recording mode
([VHS] > [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] only)
When the recording mode is set to FR and “Time Limit” is set to 
“Off”:
≥All the recorded contents on the video cassette are copied (blank 
spaces are not copied).
≥When copying to the HDD, the best picture quality possible is 
selected to fit a 4.7 GB disc perfectly.
≥It may take some time before copying starts as the video cassette 
is fast-forward to the end and then rewound to the beginning.
If there is not enough free space on the disc, the copy is canceled.
≥A new title is created each time the VISS index signal is detected.
When the recording mode is FR and “Time Limit” is set to “On”:
≥The contents on the video cassette from the copy start point is 
copied for the set time limit (blank parts with no recording are 
copied).
≥When copying to the HDD, the best picture quality possible is 
selected to fit a 4.7 GB disc perfectly.
≥Titles are not created. ([HDD] [RAM] chapters will be created) [VHS] > [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
When the confirmation screen appears
([VHS] > [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] only)
Press [2,1] to select “Copy 
and finalize” or “Copy only” 
and press [ENTER].
≥If “Copy and finalize” is 
selected, the disc will be 
finalized after copying. 
The disc becomes play only 
and can be played on other 
DVD equipment, however you can no longer record or edit.
∫To stop copying partway
Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
≥However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started.
≥Even if “Copy and finalize” is selected in the confirmation 
screen, the disc will not be finalized if you stop copying 
partway.
[DVD-V] > [HDD] [VHS]
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “First Title” is 
selected from the “Playback will start with:” menu when 
finalizing the disc (l72).
≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at 
the beginning.
≥The content is recorded as 1 title from the 
start of copy to the end.
When the top menu is displayed
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select the title you want to 
start copying, and then 
press [ENTER].
≥While playing in order, all 
the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time. 
(After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top 
menu is recorded until the set time is reached.)
Note
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does 
not display automatically, press [1, PLAY] to start.
≥Even if you copy a high quality video/audio DVD, the original 
picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
≥If you want to copy a title from a finalized DVD-RW (DVD 
Video Recording format), create a copy list and then copy. 
(l62, Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy 
(Create List))
∫To stop copying partway
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 
seconds or more.
≥If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.
Copying starts.
Note: After copying, the disc should be finalized
for playback on compatible DVD players.
Copy and finalizeCopy only
Finalize the disc to enable it for playback on 
compatible DVD players.
Note: titles cannot be added to finalized disc.
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[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(l7).
≥Still pictures recorded on CD-R or CD-RW cannot be copied.
[SD]
While stopped, put the card in the SD slot, and the menu (lbelow) 
is automatically displayed.
Press [3,4] to select “Copy pictures” and then press [ENTER]. 
Then go to step 4 on page 67, “Copying all the still pictures on a 
card—Copy all Pictures”. 
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
≥You cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “Advanced Copy” and 
then press [ENTER].
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4] 
several times (lstep 7).
[4]Set the copy direction.
≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press [4] 
(lstep 5).
1
Press [3,4] to select “Copying Direction” and then 
press [
1].2Press [3,4] to select “Source” and then press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the drive and then press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and then press 
[ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the drive and then press [ENTER].
The same drive as the copy source can be selected.
6Press [2] to confirm.
[5]Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] 
(lstep 6).
1Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and then press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Content Type” and then press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Picture” and then press 
[ENTER].
“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”.
4Press [2] to confirm.
[6]Register still pictures for copy.
≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any 
changes to it (lstep 7).
You can register still pictures or still picture folders.
≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list.
∫To register individual still pictures
[1]Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and then press [1].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and then press 
[ENTER].
[3]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and then 
press [ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;, PAUSE] to add the check mark and then press 
[ENTER] (l67, Multiple editing)
≥To show other pages (l67)
≥To select the still pictures in another folder (l67)
≥To edit the copying list (l67)
You can register a multiple number of still pictures on 
the copying list by repeating steps [2] to [3].
[4]Press [2] to confirm.
∫To register on a folder by folder basis
[1]Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and then press [1].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Picture/Folder” and then press 
[ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “Folder” and then press [ENTER].
[4]Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and then press 
[ENTER].
[5]Press [3,4] to select the folder and then press 
[ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;, PAUSE] to add the check mark and then press 
[ENTER] (l67, Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (l67)
≥To switch to another higher folder (l67)
≥To edit the copying list (l67)
You can register a multiple number of folders on the 
copying list by repeating steps [4] to [5].
[6]Press [2] to confirm.
[7]Press [3,4] to select “Start Copying” and then 
press [ENTER].
≥For individual still pictures only
When specifying another folder as the copying destination, 
select “Folder”.
[8]Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press 
[ENTER] to start copying.
Copying using the copying list
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
RETURNSUB MENU
SCHEDULE
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
VCR Plus+
DELETE
SKIP/INDEX
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
PL AY
RESETRESET
CANCEL
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
DRIVE
 SELECT
TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
5
IfCREATECHAPTER
FUNCTIONS
PA U S E
RETURNSUB MENU
SKIP/INDEX
DRIVE
 SELECT
321
64
987
0
5
ENTER
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN FUNCTIONS
SUB MENU:
, 9 DRIVE SELECT
; REWFF
Numbered 
buttons
ENTER
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy video (MPEG2)SD Card inserted.
Copy pictures
Copy
SD card
HDD1
2
3Source
Destination Cancel All
Copying Direction
Mode
Create ListSD card > HDD
Picture High Speed
0
CopyDestination Capacity: 4343MB
No.      Size1
2
3Cancel All
Picture
Copying Direction
Mode
Create ListPicture/Folder
Start Copying
SD card > HDD
Picture  High Speed
Title Name 
Page 01/01Create a Copying List.
New Entry (Total = 0)
ENTERSUB MENUS
CopyDestination Capacity: 4343MB
No.      Size1
2Cancel All
Picture
Copying Direction
ModePicture/FolderSD card > HDD     Title Name New Entry (Total = 0)
Folder
Make a new folder and dub to it?New folder001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD----New folder
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To stop copying
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To edit the copying list
Select the item in step 5–3 (for a still picture) or 5–5 
(for a folder) (l66)
[1]Press [SUB MENU].
[2]Press [3,4] to select the operation and then 
press [ENTER].
Clear All:
Clear all items registered on the copying list.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
Add:
Add new items to the copying list.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or folder to be added 
and then press [ENTER].
Remove:
Remove the selected items.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
You can also delete multiple items (labove, Multiple editing).
To cancel all registered copying settings and lists
After performing steps 1 to 3 (l66)
[1]Press [3,4] to select “Cancel All” and then press [ENTER].
[2]Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.
- When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the 
copy source
- When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
remove the card, open the tray, change the copying direction, 
etc.
∫To select another folder
(l93, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)
[1]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and then press 
[ENTER].
If you want to switch to another higher folder (lbelow)
[2]Press [3,4] to select the folder and then press [ENTER].
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] > [0] > [5]
15: [0] > [1] > [5]
115: [1] > [1] > [5]
≥The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the 
same list.
To switch to another higher folder
≥Only when selecting the source folder
(If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable on this 
unit)
While the screen on the right appears
1Press [SUB MENU] and then press 
[ENTER].
2Press [2, 1] to select the higher 
folder and then press [ENTER].
You cannot register a folder 
with a different higher folder to 
the same list.
3Press [3,4] to select the 
desired folder and then press 
[ENTER].[SD] > [HDD] [RAM]
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “Copy all Pictures” and 
then press [ENTER].
[4]Press [3,4] to select “Copy to” and then 
press [2,1] to select the drive.
[5]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Copy” and then 
press [ENTER].
To stop copying
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and then press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and then press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
Add
Remove Clear All
Create List Select Pictures        SD CARD
0001Folder103__DVD000200030004001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD---\DCIM\@__DVD004 103__DVD
001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD---
\DCIM\@__DVD
004 103__DVD
Select folder to access.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Select Root folder
\DCIM
Copying all the still pictures on a card—
Copy all Pictures
Note
≥When copying the still pictures on an album by folder basis 
(l66) or card by card basis (labove, Copy all Pictures), files 
other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be 
copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained 
inside the folders.)
≥If still pictures are already contained inside the copying 
destination folder, the new still pictures are recorded following 
the existing still pictures.
≥If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of 
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (l8), copying 
will stop partway through.
≥When a name has not been input for the copy source folder, it 
is possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the 
copy destination. It is recommended that you input a folder 
name before copying (l55, Album Name).
≥You cannot copy the information about the print number setting 
(DPOF) or the picture rotation.
≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the 
copy list may not be the same at the copying destination.
Copy All Pictures (JPEG)
Copy from
SD card
Copy to
HDD
Copying still pictures
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Recording from a video cassette recorder
e.g.:  Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV input 
terminals
You can also connect to the IN1or IN3 input terminals on the 
rear.
≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.
¢The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
When recording from the unit’s DV terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for 
DV Input” in the Setup menu (l76).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), 
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
When copying 16:9 aspect titles:
≥If copying to the [HDD] [RAM]:
Set “Recording for High-Speed Copying” to “Off” and you can copy 
in 16:9 aspect titles.
≥If copying to [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]:
Regardless of the “Recording for High-Speed Copying” settings, 
the video will record in 4:3 aspect titles
¢.
¢You can change the screen size by adjusting the screen mode on 
the television.Note
≥If it becomes time for a scheduled recording to start while copying, 
the recording will start and the copying will stop.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]
Preparation
≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive (HDD, DVD or 
VHS).
≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
Note
≥When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded. As long as the 
secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is not 
output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
[1]While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input 
channel for the equipment you have connected.
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[VHS]
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;, PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart 
recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP].
≥Using Flexible Recording (l30), you can save the content of a 
video cassette (approx. 1 to 8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best 
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
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
PA U S ESTOP
INPUT
SELECT
REC MODEREC
PL AY
DRIVE
 SELECT
ENTER3,4,2,1 
ENTER
1
∫  DRIVE SELECT
; 
REC MODE
¥INPUT SELECT
FUNCTIONS
REWFF
This unit
DV cable
(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)
S Video 
cable
¢Audio/Video 
cable 
Yellow White Red
Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.or
Manual recording
[2]Start play on the other equipment.
[3]
When you want to start recording
Press [¥, REC].
Recording starts.
[2]Press [1, PLAY].
≥Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start 
point.
[3]Press [;, PAUSE], then press [¥, REC].
≥Put the unit in recording standby mode.
[4]Start play on the external device.
[5]Press [;, PAUSE] at the point where you 
want to start recording.
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been 
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has 
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
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[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
When the “DV Camcorder Rec.” function is used, programs are 
recorded as a title. At the same time chapters are created at each 
break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.
Preparation
1Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the DV 
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (l68).
2Turn on the main unit and then press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode.
3Turn on the DV equipment and pause play on the DV equipment 
at the point you want recording to start.
After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.
≥When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to 
select “HDD” or “DVD” and then continue from step 1.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” 
and then press [ENTER].
[4]Press [2,1] to select “Record” and then press 
[ENTER].
Recording starts.
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV 
camcorder recording. 
To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP].
DV camcorder recording (DV Camcorder 
Rec.)
Notes on DV camcorder recording 
≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) 
can be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.
≥If you use video camcorders from other manufacturer’s these 
are not guaranteed to work.
≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV 
equipment.
≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It 
cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not 
be input properly.
≥The date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment 
will not be recorded.
≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.
If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, 
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the 
unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual 
recording (l68, Manual recording).
ENTER
Start recording? 
DV camcorder connection
Record to HDD
DV connection detected.
Record to DVDCancel
≥Press [2, 1] to select “Record to HDD” 
or “Record to DVD” as the copy 
destination and press [ENTER].
You can now continue to step 4, below.Recording from a video cassette recorder
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Convenient functions
HDD, disc and card management
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(l7).
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [3,4] to select “Other Functions” and 
then press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3,4] to select “HDD Management”, 
“DVD Management” or “Card Management” and 
then press [ENTER].
e.g., [RAM]
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.[RAM]
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
After performing steps 1 to 3 (lleft)
[4]Press [3,4] to select “Disc Protection” and 
then press [ENTER].
[5]Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and then press 
[ENTER].
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-
protected.
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position, 
play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
[SD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.
[RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW]
(You cannot provide a name finalized discs.)
You can provide a name for each disc.
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
≥[RAM] Release protection (labove).
After performing steps 1 to 3 (lleft)
[4]Press [3,4] to select “Disc Name” and then 
press [ENTER].
l73, Entering text
≥The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
≥[-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] With a finalized discs the name is 
displayed on the Top Menu.
≥[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other 
equipment.
Common procedures
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
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
DRIVE
 SELECT
ENTER
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN FUNCTIONS DRIVE SELECT
REWFF
FUNCTIONSDVD-RAM
ProgramPlayback
CopyDelete
Other Functions
Schedule
Advanced Copy
Playlists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
DVD Management
ENTERRETURN
VCR Plus+
Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAMTitles:11Used Time:Free Time:0 : 225:38 (SP)
Off
Disc Name
Delete All Titles
Format Disc ( DVD )
Disc Protection
ENTER
Setting the protection—Disc Protection
∫ Cartridge-protection
Providing a name for a disc—Disc Name
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAMTitles:11Used Time:Free Time:0 : 225:38 (SP)
On
Disc Name
Delete All Titles
Format Disc ( DVD )
Disc Protection
ENTER
PROTECT
LOCK
My favorite 01/0201
Chapter 102Chapter 2
DVD
MANAGEMENTDVD-RAMTitles: 11
Used Time:Free Time:
0 : 225:38 (SP)My favorite
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