Panasonic Dmr Es15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on 
the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions.
nConnecting an amplifier with a digital input 
terminal
• To enjoy multi-channel surround on 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 
(Ôpage 38).
• 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.
nConnection to a stereo amplifier
If the antenna connector doesn’t match 
Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.)
A twin lead
A twin lead and 
a coaxial plug
Two twin leads
Connecting an amplifier or system component 
To this unit’s RF IN 
terminal from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 Ω cable300–75 Ω 
transformerTelevision 75–300 Ω 
transformer
75 Ω coaxial 
cableVHF or UHF
To  t h i s  u n i t ’ s  
RF IN terminal from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 Ω cableVHF/UHF 
band mixer
(Round) 
75 Ω coaxial cableTelevision VHF/UHF band separator
75 Ω coaxial 
cableVHF
UHF
To this unit’s 
RF IN terminal from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 Ω cableVHF/UHF 
band mixer
300–75 Ω 
transformerTelevision VHF/UHF band separator
75 Ω coaxial 
cableVHF
UHF
OPTICAL IN
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when 
connecting.
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
This unit’s rear panelAmplifier’s rear panel
AUDIO IN
R     L
Amplifier’s rear panel
This unit’s rear panelAudio cable
Red White
Red White
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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
After pressing [^DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, 
the unit starts necessary setup.Preparation 
Turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
1Press [^DVD POWER].
2Press [e,r] to select the language 
and press [ENTER].
If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier 
screen.
3Press [e,r] to select “4:3 TV” or 
“16:9 Widescreen TV” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select “On” or “Off” 
and press [ENTER].
If you activate “Quick Start” function, select “On”.
5Press [e,r] to select “Internal TV 
Tuner” or “Input” and press [ENTER].
When you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input”. The 
unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen. Set the clock 
manually (Ôpage 13).
(Continued on next page) Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ôpage 15)
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, set DST off and reset the 
clock precisely if you are using this function.
CH
IN2 DV  I N
POWER8
^DV D
POWER
Numbered
buttons
ADD/DLT
RETURN e,r,w,q
ENTER12CH 2CH1
*REC
About “Quick Start” function
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to 
DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^DVD POWER] 
to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [*REC].
The following happens when you have selected “On”.
• Power consumption in standby mode increases because 
power is supplied to the unit.
English
Español
Français
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTERSelect Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de Langue
Aspect Ratio Selection
Select TV type and press ENTER.
(Please refer to Operation Instruction 
for details)
4:3 TV16:9 Widescreen TV16:94:3
Quick Start settingThe unit can be turned on faster, in about
1 second. Please note that Quick Start 
mode slightly increases power 
consumption when the unit is off.
(See Operation Instructions for details)
Turn Quick Start on ?
OnOff
Default Recording SourcePlease select the source from which this
unit will record each time it is turned
on. Note: Selecting Internal TV Tuner
will start the Auto Channel Clock
Settings process.
This one time process takes a few minutes.
Internal TV TunerInput 
						

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6Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto 
Tuning.
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when finished.
nWhen one of the following screen appears
“No channels were found.” screen
After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform 
setup again.
• Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN 
terminal.
• If you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input” in 
step 5.
“Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.” screen
Press [ENTER] and set clock manually (Ôright).
7Press [ENTER]. 
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
nIf the clock is an hour slower or faster than the 
actual time 
Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu 
(Ôpage 15).
The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN) 
settings (Ôpage 36) as follows.After channel setting on this unit completed, you can 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 [12CH] when you are going to delete a 
channel.
2Press [ADD/DLT]. 
e.g., The channel is deleted.
The setting of the clock and channel is cleared when you perform 
the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.
1When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [2CH] and [1CH] on 
the main unit for about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
2Press [^DVD POWER].
The language selection screen is displayed.
The “Set Clock Manually” screen is automatically displayed when:
– there is an error while setting the clock automatically.
– you have selected “Input” in step 5 while setting (Ôpage 12).
1Press [w,q] to select the item you 
want to change and press [e,r] to 
change the setting.
• DST (Daylight Saving Time):
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).
2Press [ENTER].
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
The clock starts. Signal Source 
(RF IN)Band Channel
AntennaVHF 2–13
UHF 14–69
Cable TVVHF 2–13
CATV LOW BAND 95–99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36
CATV HYPER BAND 37–65
ULTRA BAND66–94
100–125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
1Ch.
Set Channels Automatically
Set Channels Automatically
Proceeding .  .  .
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2006 12:15 AM
DST........ .............On
Time Zone ........CST
Set Channels Automatically
press ENTER again
No channels were found.
Please check antenna or cable connection.
then...
Set Clock Automatically
Press ENTER
to set clock manually.
Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.
Adding and deleting channels
AntennaUnit’s display
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]
15: [1] Ô [5]
Cable TV
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning 
(after relocation, for example)
When “Set Clock Manually” screen is displayed
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10
Channel 15 Deleted
Set Clock Manually
/:
/
SAT AM
DSTEST
11200012
OffTime ZoneEST
00Month Day Year
Hour Minute
DST, Time Zone 
(Ôbelow)
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Channel captions/Television type
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.
• You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is 
completed (Ôpage 12–13).
1While stopped
Press [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].
Do the following if you connect a progressive television or if you 
connect a different type of television after choosing a type during 
initial setup just after turning the unit on for the first time. Select the 
item that matches your television.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e,r] to select “TV Screen” and 
press [q].
3Press [e,r] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER]. 
• 480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive 
output.
4Press [e,r] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Channel captions
Preset Channel Captions
CANCEL
SETUP RETURN e,r,w,q
ENTER Numbered
buttonsTV operation 
buttons
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
AdiPreset Channel Captions
Manual Channel CaptionsChannel CaptionsSignal Source (RF IN)
Set Channels AutomaticallyCable TV
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Preset Channel Captions
GLOB ---
PBS ---
ABC---
CBS --- Caption
Channel Number
ENTER
Manual Channel Captions
Selecting television type
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen6 ----8 ----
12 ----
10AAAA
23 ----
Channel NumberCaption
Manual Channel Captions
ENTER
SetupTV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480iAspect 4:3 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480i 16:9 Aspect ( Widescreen TV ) 4:3 TVAspect 16:9 & 480p Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
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Remote control settings
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.
Point the remote control at the television 
While pressing [^POWER TV], enter the code with 
the numbered buttons. 
e.g., 0250: [0] Ô [2] Ô [5] Ô [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. 
When other Panasonic products placed nearby affect this unit’s 
remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and 
the remote control (the two must match).
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
To change the code on the main unit
1While stopped
Press [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]. 
nWhen the following indicator appears on the 
unit’s display
Press and hold [ENTER] and 
the indicated number button 
at the same time for more 
than 2 seconds.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Clock settings
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory 
for approximately 1 minute.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and 
press [q].
3Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select “Set Clock 
Manually” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select the item you 
want to change and press [e,r] 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).
6Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
Adjust the time zone (–1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto 
clock setting.
You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is 
completed.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and 
press [q].
3Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select “Adjust Time 
Zone” and press [ENTER].
5Press [e,r] to select “–1” or “+1” and 
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR0051/0250 PHILIPS (RC-5) 0054
RCA 0047
SAMSUNG 0060/0587/
0702
FISHER 0154 SANYO 0154
GE 0047 SHARP 0093/0165
GOLDSTAR 0178/0317/
0457SONY 0000
HITACHI 0145 SYLVANIA 0054
JVC 0053 THOMSON 0047
LG 0178/0317/
0457TOSHIBA 0156
MAGNAVOX 0054 ZENITH 0017
MITSUBISHI 0150
When other Panasonic products 
respond to this remote control
SetupRemote Control Code
Press     and  ENTER together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote.Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Adi
Set Clock Manually
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10
Adjust Time Zone
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Set Clock Manually
/:
/
SAT AM
DSTEST
11200012
OffTime ZoneEST
00Month Day Year
Hour Minute
DST, Time Zone (Ôbelow)
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Important notes for recording
Recording of MTS 
broadcasting
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded
You can change the audio during playback. 
(Ôpage 23, Changing audio)
If you record from external equipment
– Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external 
equipment.      
Select the main or secondary audio before 
recording
(Ôpage 38, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”)
The selected audio only is recorded.
If you record from external equipment
– Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external equipment.
Recording of 
Widescreen 
broadcasting
Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)      
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
Recording of digital 
broadcasting
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (Ôpage 44) compatible DVD-RAM.
 (CPRM compatible disc only)          
Playing the disc on 
other DVD players
     
The disc must be finalized after recording (Ôpage 35).
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play 
them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or 
copy.*
* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.
To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu 
(Ôpage 35).
Recording to a 
DVD-R DL and 
+R DL
 
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when 
space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. 
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. 
Make certain before proceeding.
RAM
Main
Hello HolaSAP
-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
Main
Hello
RAM-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
RAM-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
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Play on other DVD equipment Recorded to DVD-R, etc.
Finalize
+RW
-R DL+R DL
It is not possible to 
record continuously 
from the first layer to 
the second layer. The available 
space
Recording/Playback direction(Disc outer 
side)
Title1 Title2 The second layer
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Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
*
1It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other.
*
2When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP – Extended 
Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (Ôpage 37).
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play 
(6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.
*
3It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the 
second layer.
Note
• This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the 
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording 
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be 
different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R 
DL and +R DL.)
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.
•  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.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 use FR mode in Scheduled recording (Ôpage 20, step 3) 
and Flexible recording (Ôpage 19).
    
When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or 
other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed.
Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are 
deleted.
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
• Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all 
contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD )” (Ôpage 34).     
When you press [;OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped:
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc 
for play on other equipment.
nWhen finalizing the disc
Press [*REC].
• You cannot stop this process once you have started it.
• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, 
select “Disc Name” (Ôpage 34) or “Playback will start with:” 
(Ôpage 35) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.
nWhen opening the tray without disc finalization
Press [;OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.
Recording modes and approximate recording times
Recording ModeDVD-RAM
DVD-R,
DV D - RW,
+R, +RW
4.7 GB 4.7 GB9.4 GB 
(Double-
sided*
1)
XP (High picture 
quality)1 h. 2 h. 1 h.
SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h. 2 h.
LP (Long 
recording)4 h. 8 h. 4 h.
EP (Extra long 
recording)8 h.
(6 h.*
2)16 h.
(12 h.*2)8 h.
(6 h.*2)
FR (Flexible 
Recording)8 h. maximum8 h. maximum 
for one side8 h. maximum
Recording ModeDVD-R DL, +R DL*
3 8.5 GB
First layer (L0) Second layer (L1)
XP (High picture 
quality)55 min. 50 min.
SP (Standard) 1 h. 50 min. 1 h. 40 min.
LP (Long 
recording)3 h. 40 min. 3 h. 20 min.
EP (Extra long 
recording)7 h. 25 min.
(5 h. 30 min.*
2)6 h. 50 min.
(5 h. 15 min.*2)
FR (Flexible 
Recording)7 h. 25 min. maximum 6 h. 50 min. maximum
RAM
FR (Flexible Recording)
Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kind of situations
• 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 possible
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes 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 FR mode
The program will fit one disc perfectly.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Another disc is necessary.Full
60 minutes
30 minutes
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
There will be 30 minutes 
remaining disc space.
Remains
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Fit
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
RAM-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
Format
NoYes
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?
ENTER
When remove a recorded disc
-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL
Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )
Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately     minutes. Start ?
Press REC to start finalizing.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.
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Recording television programs
    
• You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
  
• You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ôpage 16).
Note
•  You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” 
(Ôpage 35). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the 
menu. In that case, create the menu again.
•  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.
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
1Press [;OPEN/CLOSE] on the main 
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
• Press the button again to close the tray.
• When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R, 
remove the disc from the cartridge.
2Press [12CH] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered buttons:
• Select the audio to record (Ôpage 19).
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 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.
nTo pause recording
Press [h].
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [*REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)
nTo stop recording
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.
nWhen recording the channel (not set on this 
unit) from cable box or satellite receiver
1Select the channel on the equipment before turning the unit on.
2Press [12CH] to select IN1 or IN2 in step 2 (Ôabove).
Off Timer
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 
(Ôpage 36, “Off Timer”).
CH
IN2 DV  I N
q
FRec
Numbered
buttons
e,r,w,q
ENTER
*REC
REC MODEh12CH
g
AU D IO DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
RETURNq 2CH1*REC ;OPEN/CLOSE
STATUS g
RAM-R-R DL-RW(V)
+R+R DL+RW
+RW
RAM
Antenna Cable TV
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
15: [1] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
Insert label-up.
Insert label-up with 
the arrow facing in.
Insert fully.g Cartridge disc
Remaining time on the disc
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During recording
Press [*REC] to select the recording time. 
• The unit’s display changes as shown below.
• This does not work during scheduled recordings (Ôpage 20) or 
while using Flexible Recording (Ôbelow).
• If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is 
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
• The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is 
reached.
To cancel
Press [*REC] several times until the counter appears.
• The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording 
continues.
To stop recording partway
Press [g].
         
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR 
mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (Ôpage 17).
Preparation
Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.
1While stopped 
Press [F Rec].
2Press [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.
• You cannot record for more than 8 hours.
3When you want to start recording 
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To exit the screen without recording 
Press [RETURN]. 
To stop recording partway
Press [g].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.
• There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
1Press [g] to stop playing.
2After 2 seconds, press [g].
3Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during 
recording.
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select a title and 
press [ENTER].
• There is no sound output while searching forward or 
backward.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
1Press [g] to stop playing.
2Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
1Press [g] to stop playing.
2Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3Press [g].
4Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. 
Press [AUDIO].
• If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change.
      
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-
channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup 
menu (Ôpage 38). 
To specify a time to stop recording
–One Touch Recording
Flexible Recording
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)
OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00
OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00
Counter (cancel)
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Flexible Recording
Record in FR mode.
Max recording time 8 Hour 00 Min.
1 Hour 30 Min.
CancelStart
Set recording time
Maximum recording 
time
This is the maximum 
recording time in FR 
mode.
Rec. 0:59
Stereo DVD-RAM
CH 71Remaining 
time of 
recording e.g., DVD-RAM
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
Selecting audio to record
RAM
RAM
Stereo:
SAP 
Audio:
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
DVD-RAM
 ((e.g., “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected. 
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Recording television programs 
						

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20
Scheduled recording
         
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ôpage 16).
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each 
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) 
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.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 18).
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.
nTo set daily or weekly timer
Press [w,q] to select “Date” and [e,r] to select daily timer 
or weekly timer.
nTo enter title name
Press [w,q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER] 
(Ôpage 33, Entering text). 
4Press [ENTER].
“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording 
standby has been activated.
• Repeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.
Note
When the disc is removed, scheduled recording standby is cancelled 
(the “z” indicator goes out). You can put the unit back on standby by 
inserting a recordable disc (the “z” lights on again).
nTo return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
nTo exit the screen
Press [SCHEDULE].
nWhen recording the channel (not set on this 
unit) from cable box or satellite receiver
1Press [e,r] to select IN1 or IN2 in the channel column (Ôabove, 
step 3).
2Select the channel on the equipment before the scheduled time.
Numbered
buttons
ADD/DLT
REC MODEe,r,w,q
ENTER CANCEL
SCHEDULE
SUB MENUg
RETURN
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CANCELSSUB MENUTimer OffA
Schedule
ListRemaining Recording Time
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP
Channel No
Press ENTER to set new schedule.
Date OnNew Scheduled RecordingOff Mode Check
ENTER
CANCELSSUB MENU
SCHEDULED
RECORDING
Set channel. Channel Date
----------On--:-- --Off--:-- --Mode--
ENTER
Title Name
Number--09
----
Remaining Recording Time
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP
Channel Date
4/1 MonOn
4:20 PMOff
5:10 PMMode
SP
Title Name 39
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
Channel No Date On
New Scheduled Recording
Off Mode Check3/26 Tue 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP OK 64 ABC 01When “!” appears, 
make sure the 
disc has a 
sufficient space.