Panasonic Dmr Es10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting started
■If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the 
actual time 
Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the SETUP menu 
(➔ page 34).
■If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Set the time manually (➔ page 34, Set Clock Manually).
■To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after 
relocation, for example)
When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [2 CH] and [1 CH] on the main unit for 
about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
Press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. 
1Press [SETUP]. 
2Press [e, r] to select “Channel” and 
press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select “Signal Source 
(RF IN)” and press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select “Antenna” or 
“CableTV” and press [ENTER].
5Press [e, r] to select “Set Channels 
Automatically” and press [ENTER].
6Press [ENTER].
Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
7Press [ENTER].
To cancel partway
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen 
Press [SETUP].Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or 
unnecessary channels are set. 
1Press the numbered buttons to select 
a channel.
•You can also use [1 2 CH] when you are going to delete a 
channel.
2Press [ADD/DLT]. 
e.g., The channel is deleted.  Signal source, channel caption, and VCR Plus+ guide 
channel settings all revert to the default values when you 
perform the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings 
are also cleared.
If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
1
2
Channel Captions
CableTV
Channel SETUPSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels Automatically
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting
SETUP
Setup
VideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Channel
Signal Source (RF IN)
Antenna
CableTV
Disc
ENTER
Adding and deleting channels
CH
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., 5: [0] ➔[5] 
15: [1] ➔[5]
CableTV Mode (Cable) 
e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
15: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
115: [1] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]Unit’s display
Channel 15 Deleted 
						

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Getting started
STEP 3 Channel settings
Set these guide channels so you can use the VCR Plus+ system for 
scheduled recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart 
showing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
•If you have connected a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the 
VCR Plus+ system does not work so you do not have to set the 
guide channels. 
1Press [SETUP]. 
2Press [e, r] to select “Channel” and 
press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select “VCR Plus+ Ch. 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
e.g., “Signal Source (RF IN)” is set to “CableTV”. 
4Press [e, r] to select the guide 
channel you want to set and press 
[q].
When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [e, r] to 
scroll up and down the screen. 
5Press [e, r] to select the channel 
corresponding to the guide channel 
and press [w].
To delete a number, press [  CANCEL]. 
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels. 
6Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen 
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
VCR Plus+ guide channel settings
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
POWER
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER 
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+ CANCEL
SETUPRETURN e, r, w, q
ENTER
e.g.,
Station nameGuide 
channelChannel 
numberChannel setting
CBS 04 04 Unnecessary
HBO 33 15Enter channel 15 next 
to Guide Channel 33.
Nickelodeon 38 20Enter channel 20 next 
to Guide Channel 38. 
Look up the guide channels 
for the stations in 
magazines.Write down all the stations you 
can receive.
CableTV
Channel SETUPSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Channel Captions
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels Automatically
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting
SETUP
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
VCR Plus+ Ch. Settings
Guide Channel Cable Channel
---
---
125
1
------
2
3
Channel
ENTER
---
4
5
6
------
7
8
---
---
SETUP
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenVCR Plus+ Ch. Settings
Guide Channel Cable Channel
ENTER 
						

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Getting started
You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. 
1Press [SETUP]. 
2Press [e, r] to select “Channel” and press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select “Preset 
Channel Captions” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select the caption and 
press [q].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, 
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, 
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
•When selecting the caption, press and hold [e, r] to scroll 
up and down the screen.
5Press [e, r] to select the channel 
corresponding to the caption and 
press [w].
•Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
captions have not been added manually.
•To delete the channel number, press [  CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.
6Press [ENTER]. 
3Press [e, r] to select “Manual 
Channel Captions” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select the channel 
and press [q].
•Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
preset captions have not been added. 
5Press [e, r] to select the first 
character and press [q].
•You can choose from the following characters: 
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
•To delete the caption, press [  CANCEL].
•Repeat this step to enter the other characters.
6Press [w, q] to return to the “Channel 
Number” column. 
Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels. 
7Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP]. 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
Channel captions
CableTV
Channel SETUPSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Channel Captions
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels Automatically
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting
Preset Channel Captions
SETUP
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Preset Channel Captions
CaptionChannel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
PBS
CBS
Channel
ENTER
Manual Channel Captions
SETUP
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Channel Captions
Caption
Channel Number
AAAA
6
10
12
23----
----
----Channel8----
ENTER 
						

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Getting started
STEP 4 Set up to match your television and remote control
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4: 3 
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive 
output (➔ page 36).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [e, r] to select “TV Screen” 
and press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER]. 
•Aspect 4: 3/Aspect 16: 9:
•480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive 
output.
4Press [e, r] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the 
television channel and change the television volume. 
Point the remote control at the television 
While pressing [^ POWER TV], enter the 
code with the numbered buttons. 
e.g., 01: [0] ➔ [1]
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. 
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [e, r] to select “Setup” and 
press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER]. 
To change the code on the remote control
5While pressing [ENTER], press and 
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6Press [ENTER]. 
■When the following indicator appears on the 
unit’s display
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selecting television type
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
POWER
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER 
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+
Numbered 
buttons
SETUPRETURN e, r, w, q
ENTERTV operation 
buttons
SETUP
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480i4:3 TV
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
TV ScreenChannel
Aspect 16:9 & 480pAspect 16:9 & 480i16:9 Widescreen TV
ENTER
4:316:9
4: 3 standard aspect 
television16: 9 widescreen 
television
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
When other Panasonic products 
respond to this remote control
SETUP
Disc
Remote Control Code
Channel
SetupPress “    ” and “ENTER” togetherfor more than 2 seconds on the remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and 
the indicated number button at 
the same time for more than 2 
seconds. 
						

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Recording
Recording television programs
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the 
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using 
“EP (8H)”.
Note
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.FR (Flexible Recording Mode) 
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 when programming scheduled recordings.•All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display. 
Preparation
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
•Turn the unit on.
•It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double 
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it 
over.
•When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R, remove the 
disc from the cartridge.
•You can record up to 99 titles on one disc (  49 titles).
•It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time 
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM 
discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
1Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the 
tray and insert a disc.
•Press the button again to close the tray.
2Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel. 
•Select the audio to be recorded (➔ page 16).
3Press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
4Press [* REC] to start recording. 
The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not 
be overwritten. 
•You cannot change the channel or recording mode during 
recording. You can change them while recording is paused, 
but the material is recorded as a separate title.
Recording modes and approximate 
recording times
ModeDVD-RAM DVD-R
DV D - RW
+R 
(4.7GB) Single-sided 
(4.7 GB)Double-sided 
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 4 8 4
EP (Extended long 
play)8 (6 ) 16 (12 ) 8 (6 )
FR (Automatic mode 
selection)8 hours 
maximum8 hours 
maximum for 
one side8 hours 
maximum
RECOPEN/CLOSE
IN2
CH
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
POWER
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER 
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+
Numbered 
buttonsIN2 INPUT terminals
F Rec RETURN e, r, w, q
ENTER
STATUS
TIME SLIP
1 4 3
DIRECT 
NAVIGATORh gqAU D I O
2
INPUT 
SELECT
1
24
gq
EP (6H)
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Picture quality
Recording time
Recording television programs
XP
SP
LP
EPCH
RAM-R-RW(V)+R
+R
When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
•When recording MTS broadcasts
– If you do not connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu 
(➔ page 33).
– If you connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.
•The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.
•In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 
recorded using this unit on another playback source, the 
disc must first be finalized (➔ page 31).
Insert label-up.
Insert with the 
arrow facing in.
Insert fully so it clicks 
into place.
To select with the numbered buttons:
Antenna Mode (Airwaves) CableTV Mode (Cable) 
e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [5] e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
15: [1] ➔ [5] 15: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
115: [1] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
RAMSPCHDVD–
XPRAMCHDVD–
Remaining time on the disc
XPRAMCHDVD–
REC 
						

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Recording
Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 15.
■To pause recording
Press [h].
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [* REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)
■To  s t o p  r e c o r d i n g
Press [g].
From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording 
management information after recording finishes. 
During recording
Press [* REC] to select the recording time. 
Each time you press the button:
•This does not work during scheduled recordings (➔ page 18) or 
while using Flexible Recording (➔ page 17). 
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. 
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours 
(➔ page 32, “Off Timer”).
When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) 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 erased.
Press [w] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
■To format a disc
(Several steps are necessary to format a disc.)
“Erasing all contents of a disc-Format Disc” (➔ page 30)
Press [AUDIO].
•If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change. 
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select 
MTS” in the SETUP menu (
➔ page 33). Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
Press [g], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. 
•You can also press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording. 
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during 
recording.
Press [e, r, w, q] to select a title and 
press [ENTER].
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
After play stops
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen, then press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
Press [g], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. 
•You can also press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording. 
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [TIME SLIP] during recording.
•You will hear the playback audio. 
Press [e, r] to select the time and 
press [ENTER].
•Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press 
again to show the play and recording images.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
Press [g], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. 
•You can also press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch 
Recording
Off Timer
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
Selecting audio to be recorded
-R-RW(V)+R
0: 30 1: 00 1: 30 2: 00 3:00 4: 00  
Counter (cancel)
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in Disc Management?
ENTER
Format
NoYes
RAM
Stereo:
SAP:
Mono: Main audio (stereo)
•If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be 
monaural even if you select Stereo mode. 
Secondary audio program (SAP)
•If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also 
recorded.
Main audio (monaural)
•Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a 
stereo broadcast.
CH 12Stereo
No disc
 ((e.g., “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected. 
-R-RW(V)+R
Playing while you are recording
Playing from the beginning of the title you are 
recording—Chasing playback
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
Reviewing the recorded images while recording— 
Time Slip
RAM
0 minPLAY 
REC 
Play starts from 30 
seconds previous.
The video currently 
being recorded 
						

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Recording
Refer to the control reference on page 15.
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space. This is convenient when you want 
the recorded program to fit one disc perfectly or you are concerned 
about the amount of free space on the disc. The recording mode 
becomes FR mode.
Preparation
Select the channel to be recorded or the external input.
While stopped
Press [F Rec].
Press [w, q] to select “Hour” and 
“Min.” and press [e, r] to set the 
recording time.
•You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons. 
When you want to start recording
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Start” 
and 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 [g].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].Preparation
Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.
Insert a disc you can use for recording.
Note
When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded. 
As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is 
not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
e.g.: Connecting to the IN2 input terminals
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/
MONO. 
The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
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”. 
Press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode.
Start play on the other equipment. 
Press [* REC].
Recording starts. 
To skip unwanted parts 
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [g].
To record program in such a way as to fill up the remaining 
space on the disc
➔ Left, Flexible Recording
Flexible Recording
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of 
situations.
•When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an 
appropriate recording more difficult 
•When you want to record a long program with the best picture 
quality possible
e.g., Recording a 90 minute program to disc
If you select XP mode, the program will not fit one disc.
If you select SP mode, the program will fit one disc.
If you select “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” the program will fit one 
disc perfectly.
RAM-RW(V)+R-R
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
StartCancel
Record in FR mode.
Set recording time8 Hour 00 Min. Maximum rec. time
1 Hour 30 Min.
Maximum recording 
time
This is the maximum 
recording time in EP 
mode.
XPRAMSP
LP
EPDVD–
Rec. 0:59
Stereo
DVD-RAM
CH71
Remaining 
time e.g., DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM4.7GB
DVD-RAM
If you try to record a 90 minute 
program in XP mode, only the first sixty 
minutes will fit on the disc and the 30 
minute balance will not be recorded.
4.7GB
DVD-RAMHowever there will be 30 minutes remaining 
disc space.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Recording from a video cassette 
recorder
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.
RAM-RW(V)+R-R
RECOPEN/CLOSE
IN2
CH
IN2
Ye l l o w  W h i t e  R e d
S Video 
cable
Audio/Video cable
Other video equipment 
						

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Recording
Scheduled recording
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
•When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR 
Plus+ system does not work. Program the scheduled recording 
manually and select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite 
receiver before the scheduled recording starts.
Preparation
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
•Check that the time on the unit is correct.
Entering VCR Plus+ numbers is an easy way of scheduled 
recording. You can find these codes in TV listings in newspapers and 
magazines.
1Press [VCR Plus+].
2Press the numbered buttons to enter 
the PlusCode number.
•To correct the number
Press [w] to move back to correct a digit.
3Press [ENTER].
•When “XP” is displayed in the unit’s display, the recording 
mode automatically changes to “FR” in order to prevent loss 
of recording when there is not enough space. Change to 
“XP” mode if you want to set the scheduled recording using 
“XP” mode.
•Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary 
using [e, r, w, q] (➔ page 19, step 3).
•You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording 
mode.
•Title Name
Press [w, q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER] 
(➔page 31).
4Press [ENTER].
The settings are stored.
Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
5Press [SCHEDULE].
The message “Turn recorder off for Scheduled Recording.” is 
shown on the television. 
6Press [^ DVD POWER]. 
The unit turns off and “z” lights on the unit’s display to 
indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated. 
•Even if the unit is in scheduled recording standby, you can play a 
disc. Without pressing [^ DVD POWER], just press [q] (PLAY) or 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Scheduled recording works even during 
play. 
Using VCR Plus+ system to make 
scheduled recordings
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
POWER
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER 
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+
Numbered 
buttons ^ DVD POWER
ADD/DLTe, r, w, q
ENTER q VCR Plus+
REC MODE SCHEDULE DIRECT 
NAVIGATORg  CANCEL
RAM-RW(V)+R-R
No.
VCR Plus+ Remaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
--09
Enter the PlusCode with the numbered buttons.
■To release the unit from recording standby
Press [^ DVD POWER]. 
The unit turns on and “z” goes out.
•Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby 
mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording 
will work only if “z” is displayed.
■To cancel recording when recording has 
already begun 
Press [g], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. 
•You can also press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
Note
•“z” flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording 
standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray). 
•The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself 
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plus+.
•When you program successive scheduled recordings to start 
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at 
the beginning of the later programs (a few seconds when 
recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when 
recording with DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R).
•If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually 
setting the clock (➔ page 34), scheduled recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa. 
SCHEDULED
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
5:10 PM 4:20 PM 4 / 1 MONMode Off On Channel DateSP39
Title Name
SCHEDULE
LISTRemaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
SP 5:10 PM 4:20 PM 39 4 / 1 MON 01Mode Off On No Channel Date
New Scheduled RecordingOKCheckCheck to make 
sure “OK” is 
displayed.
RAM 
						

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Recording
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each 
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) 
•When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the 
channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the 
scheduled recording starts. 
1Press [SCHEDULE]. 
2Press [e, r] to select “New 
Scheduled Recording” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [q] to move through the items 
and change the items with [e, r].
•Press and hold [e, r] to alter On (Start time) and Off (Finish 
time) in 30-minute increments.
•You can also set Channel, Date, On (Start time), and Off 
(Finish time) with the numbered buttons.
•You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording 
mode.
•DATE
•Title Name
Press [w, q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER] 
(➔ page 31). 
4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.
5Press [SCHEDULE].
The message “Turn recorder off for Scheduled Recording.” is 
shown on the television. 
6Press [^ DVD POWER]. 
The unit turns off and “z” lights on the unit’s display to 
indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated.
•Even if the unit is in scheduled recording standby, you can play a 
disc. Without pressing [^ DVD POWER], just press [q] (PLAY) or 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Scheduled recording works even during 
play.
•Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the schedule list 
by pressing [SCHEDULE].
Press [SCHEDULE].
■To change a program 
Press [e, r] to select the program and press [ENTER]. 
(➔ left, step 3)
■To delete a program
Press [e, r] to select the program and press [  CANCEL] or 
[ADD/DLT].
■To exit the schedule list
Press [SCHEDULE].
The message “Turn recorder off for Scheduled Recording.” is shown 
on the television.
■To put the unit on scheduled recording standby
Press [^ DVD POWER].
The unit turns off and “z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate 
scheduled recording standby has been activated.
•Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are 
automatically deleted from the schedule list at 4 a.m. two days later.
•During scheduled recording, you can change the end time as long 
as the recording mode is not “FR”.
Manually programming scheduled 
recordings
■To release the unit from recording standby
Press [^ DVD POWER]. 
The unit turns on and “z” goes out.
•Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby 
mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording 
will work only if “z” is displayed.
■To cancel recording when recording has 
already begun 
Press [g], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. 
•You can also press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
RAM-RW(V)+R-R
SCHEDULE
LISTRemaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
SP 5:10 PM 4:20 PM 39 4 / 1 MON 01Mode Off On No Channel DateOKCheck
New Scheduled Recording
SCHEDULED
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
5:10 PM 4:20 PM 4 / 1 MONSP39
Title Name
Mode Off On Channel Date
Date:  Current date up to one month later minus 
one day
Daily timer:  Sun-Sat 
→ Mon-Sat → Mon-Fri
Weekly timer:  Weekly Sun 
→ --- → Weekly Sat
SCHEDULE
LISTRemaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
Mode Off On No Channel Date
SP 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 02OK
CheckOK
SP 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 01
New Scheduled Recording
Check to make 
sure “OK” is 
displayed.
RAM
Note
•“z” flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording 
standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray). 
•When you program successive scheduled recordings to start 
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at 
the beginning of the later programs (a few seconds when 
recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when 
recording with DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R).
•If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually 
setting the clock (➔ page 34), scheduled recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa. 
Check, change or delete a program
RAM-RW(V)+R-R
No.
SCHEDULE
LISTRemaining Recording Time   1:58 SP
3/26  TUE     12:53  PM
--09Cancel
Press ENTER to store new schedule.
Mode Off On No Channel DateNew Scheduled ProgramingCheck
Icons
This program is currently recording.
The times overlap those in another program. Recording of 
the program with the later start time starts when the earlier 
program finishes recording.
You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon 
disappears the next time the scheduled program starts 
recording.
The disc was full so the program failed to record. 
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.
The program did not complete recording because the disc is
dirty or for some other reason.
W
F
X
Message displayed in the Check line 
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining 
space.
For recordings made daily or weekly, the display 
will show until when recordings can be made (up to 
a maximum of one month from the present time) 
based on the time remaining on the disc.
It may not be possible to record because:
•the disc is write-protected
•there is no more space left 
•the number of possible titles has reached its 
maximum. OK: 
→ (Date):
! :  
						

							RQT8009
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Playing back
Playing discs
Preparation
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
•Turn on this unit.
•It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double 
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it 
over.
•When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R, remove the 
disc from the cartridge.
•For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge
With the write-protect tab in the protect position, play automatically 
starts when inserted in the unit.
•Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, 
pictures, sound, etc. to start.
1Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the 
tray and insert a disc.
•Press the button again to close the tray.
2Press [q] (PLAY).
Play starts from the most recently 
recorded title.
Play starts from the beginning of 
the disc.
■Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 
2Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title and press 
[ENTER]. 
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5:  [0] ➔[5] 15: [1] ➔[5]
To show other pages
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
•You can also press [u, i] to show other pages.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
■When a menu screen appears on the television
Press [e, r, w, q] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
Press the numbered buttons to select the item. 
e.g.,   5:  [0] ➔[5] 15:  [1] ➔[5]
•To return to the menu screen
Press [AUDIO].
 
•When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
(DVD Video Recording format): Main↔SAP
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the 
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack 
language. 
e.g.,   English is the selected language (➔ page 24, 
Soundtrack).
RECOPEN/CLOSE
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
POWER
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER 
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+
Numbered 
buttons
1
2
g
e, r, w, q
ENTER
w h, h q
TIME SLIP
1
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUh gAU D I O
CREATE 
CHAPTER RETURN
ERASE SUB MENUu, it, y
2
CM SKIP 1 2 CH
Insert label-up.
Insert with the 
arrow facing in.
Insert fully so it clicks 
into place.
RAM-R-RW(V)+R-RW(VR)
PLAYDVD-ADVD-VVCDCD
Direct Navigator screen icons
Title protected.
Title that was not recorded due to recording protection 
(Digital broadcasts, etc.)
Title cannot be played because data is damaged.
Currently recording.
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
Changing audio during play
RAM-R-RW(V)+R-RW(VR)
DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
PreviousPage 02/02Next
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8 10/27 Mon
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SUB MENUSSelectPlayPreviousNext
DVD-VDVD-A
VCD
DVD-VPress [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].
DVD-APress [TOP MENU]. 
VCDPress [RETURN].
RAM-RW(VR)DVD-VDVD-AVCD
Play
Stereo
DVD-RAMStereo Mono L Mono R
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
DVD-VDVD-A
Soundtrack1 ENGDigital  3/2.1ch
DVD-V