Panasonic Dmr Es15 Operating Instructions Manual

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   (play only)
1While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist.
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t  Ô Step 5
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ôpage 28)
5Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r] 
to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
• If you select “Edit”, press [e,r] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.
To start play Ô Press [ENTER]. 
To  e d i t  Ô Step 7
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ôpage 28)
7Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r] 
to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times. 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].After performing steps 1–5 (Ôleft)
* Multiple editing is possible.
After performing steps 1–7 (Ôleft)
• Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
* Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing playlists/chapters
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     DVD-RAMPlaylist View
Page      01/01 Previous
Create
NextPlay
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SSUB MENU Select
Copy
Playlist Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
View Chapters Delete Playlist
Refer to “Playlist 
operations” 
(Ôright).
If you select “View Chapters”  (Ô Step 6)
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SSUB MENU Select
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMChapter View
0:00.15 0:00.24
Move Chapter
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
View PlaylistsAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations” 
(Ôright).
• You can go back to the Playlist View. 
Playlist operations
Delete 
Playlist*Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and 
cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
Properties
 Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is 
shown.
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Create Ôpage 30, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Copy* 
Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and press 
[ENTER].
• The copied playlist becomes the newest one 
in the playlist view screen.
Playlist 
NameÔpage 33, Entering text
Change 
ThumbnailÔpage 29, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
ChapterÔpage 30, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Move 
Chapter
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
Create 
ChapterÔpage 29, Create Chapter
Combine 
ChaptersÔpage 29, Combine Chapters
Delete 
Chapter*Ôpage 29, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the 
chapters in it.
RAM
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Properties
Number
Chapters:01
012Date:
Length:6/20/2004 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN 
terminals
You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal 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.
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ôpage 16).
Preparation
• Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 18).
• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
• To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “Line-in NR” 
to “On” (Ôpage 27).
•When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for 
DV Input” in the Setup menu (Ôpage 38).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), 
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
     
 Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time 
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is 
created automatically.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “DV Camcorder 
Rec.” and press [ENTER].
4Press [w,q] to select “Record” and 
press [ENTER].
Recording starts. 
When recording finishes 
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV Auto 
Record.
To stop recording
Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].
Note
• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can 
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.
• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are 
not guaranteed to work.
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV 
equipment.
• The DV IN terminal 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 of the DV equipment will 
not be recorded.
• You cannot record and play simultaneously.
       
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.
1While 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”.
2Start play on the other equipment. 
3When you want to start recording
Press [*REC].
Recording starts.
• Using Flexible Recording (Ôpage 19), you can record the content 
of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the 
best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
To skip unwanted parts 
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [g].
DV camcorder recording
When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed
*RECINPUT 
SELECT
REC MODESUB MENUe,r,w,q
ENTERh g u,i CANCEL
RETURN Numbered
buttons
FUNCTIONS DELETE
CHIN2 DV  I N
Yellow White Red
S Video 
cable*Audio/video 
cable
Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/video 
output terminals. DV cable
(IEEE 1394,
4-pin) This unit
or
RAM-R-RW(V)+R+RW
RAM
DV camcorder connection
DV connection detected.
Start recording ?
CancelRecord to DVD
ENTER
Press [w,q] to select “Record 
to DVD” and press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4.If the DV automatic 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 (Ôbelow).
Manual 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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Entering text
Refer to the control reference on page 32.
         
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
* Scheduled recording
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select a character 
and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
• To erase a character
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the character in the name field 
and press [h].
• Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
3Press [ENTER].
• To enter a space
Press [CANCEL ] and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [g] (Set).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
Deleting titles
Refer to the control reference on page 32.
         
• A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.
Make certain before proceeding.
• You cannot delete while recording.
When a recorded title is deleted the available disc space will 
increase by the amount deleted.
 
Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.
   
Available space does not increase after deletion.
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 18).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Delete” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and 
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
1While playing
Press [DELETE].
2Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and 
press [ENTER].
Characters  
  
 Characters
Title 64 (44*) Title 44
Playlist 64 Disc 40
Disc 64
Title (scheduled recording) (Ôpage 20, Step 3)
Title (Ôpage 28, Step 3)
Playlist (Ôpage 31, Step 5)
Disc
(Ôpage 34, “Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name”)
nTo save frequently used phrases
You can add frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
After entering the phrase (Ôabove, steps 1–2)
1
Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name field.2 Press [w] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].
• To cancel saving phrase
Press [RETURN].
nTo recall a saved phrase
1 Press [u].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be recalled and press 
[ENTER].
nTo erase a saved phrase
1 Press [u].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be erased and press 
[SUB MENU].
3 Press [ENTER].
4 Press [w] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [RETURN].
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RAM
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+R DL+RW
_Title Name
12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bc
ef / %
hi $#&
kl @
n]_o[
Space
PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`
| ! ?\
   .
   ,

:
;
1234567890
ENTER
Phrase SaveErasePhrase List
Set
Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)Name field:
shows the text you 
have entered      
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top 
Menu after finalization (Ôpage 35). When entering a title 
name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be 
previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.
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Selecting recorded titles to delete
–Delete Navigator
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple deleting
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
Deleting title during play
RAM-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
RAM
- - - -Title1 Title2The last 
recorded titleThe available 
space The available disc space increases if any 
of these is deleted.
-RW(V)+RW
- - - -Title1 Title2The last 
recorded titleThe available 
space When deleted, the available 
disc space increases. The available space does not 
increase if these are deleted.
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DVD M an ag ement
Preparation
 Release protection (Ôbelow).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “DVD 
Management” and press [ENTER].
Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to 
do next.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
         
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôabove)
4Press [e,r] to select “Disc Name” 
and press [ENTER].
Ôpage 33, Entering text
• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT 
window.
• With a finalized disc and +RW the name is displayed in the 
Top Menu.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)
4Press [e,r] to select “Disc 
Protection” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER]. 
 (with a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position, 
play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)
4Press [e,r] to select “Delete All 
Titles” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER]. 
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finished.
7Press [ENTER].
Note
•Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
• Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
   
   (New disc only)
Note
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôleft)
4Press [e,r] to select “Format Disc 
( DVD )” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER]. 
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
•Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
formatting. This can render the disc unusable. 
• Formatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may 
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ( ).
7Press [ENTER].
Note
•      Formatting cannot be performed.
•    You can format only as DVD-Video format on this 
unit.
• When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be 
possible to use it on any other equipment.
 To stop formatting
Press [RETURN]. 
• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
Providing a disc with a name
–Disc Name
Setting the protection
–Disc Protection
Cartridge–protection
RETURN e,r,w,q
ENTERFUNCTIONS
RAM
RAM-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
Disc Name
Disc Protection
DVD
MANAGEMENT      DVD-RAMTitles:
Used Time:11
0:22Free tDOCUMENTARYMy favorite01
Chapter 1
RAM
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Delete All TitlesOff
DVD
MANAGEMENT      DVD-RAMTitles:
Used Time:11
0:22Free time: 5:38(SP)DOCUMENTARY
The lock symbol 
appears closed when 
the disc is write-
protected.
PROTECT
RAM
Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete All Titles
Deleting all contents of a disc
–Format Disc ( DVD )
Formatting delete all contents (including computer data), and 
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. 
The contents are deleted when you format the disc even if you 
have set protection.
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You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make 
selections before finalizing the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôpage 34)
4Press [e,r] to select “Playback will 
start with:” and press [ENTER].
5Press [e,r] to select items and press 
[ENTER].
     
Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The 
equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check 
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 4.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôpage 34)
4Press [e,r] to select “Finalize” and 
press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
• Finalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.
• Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15 
minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc. 
(    up to 60 minutes.)
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.
7Press [ENTER].
• You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’ 
equipment.
• Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players 
due to the condition of the recording.
• When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may 
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen 
(approximately four times).+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient 
function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a 
+RW disc on other equipment.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôpage 34)
4Press [e,r] to select “Create DVD Top 
Menu” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
7Press [ENTER].
• Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, 
create the menu again.
• You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.
 
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on 
one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers. 
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.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôpage 34)
4Press [e,r] to select “Close First 
Layer” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum 
of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first 
layer.
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable. 
7Press [ENTER].
• You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
• By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been 
recorded on the second layer by other equipment.
nTo confirm the layer you can record
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you 
can record.
Selecting whether to show the Top 
Menu first
–Playback will start with:
DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first. 
First Title on DVD:  The disc content is played without 
displaying the top menu. 
Enabling discs to be played on other 
equipment
–Finalize
After finalizing
•        The disc becomes play-only and you can 
no longer record or edit.
•  You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
(Ôpage 34) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.
• Titles are divided into about 5-minute (    8-minute) 
chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and 
mode of recording.
• There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters 
during play.
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Creating Top Menu
–Create DVD Top Menu
Enabling the second layer on DL 
(dual- or double- layer on single side) 
discs to be recordable
–Close First Layer
+RW
-R DL+R DL
Note
Disc Name
Playback will start with:
Finalize
Top Menu
1
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Changing the unit’s settings
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e,r] to select the tab and 
press [q].
3Press [e,r] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select the option and 
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
Note
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, 
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
*
1You can set these menus only after “Set Channels Automatically” is completed.
*2You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is completed.
RETURN e,r,w,q
ENTER
SETUP Numbered
buttons
Common procedures
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
AdiPreset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions Channel CaptionsSignal Source (RF IN)
Set Channels AutomaticallyCable TV
Tabs  Menus Options 
Summary of settings
Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Channel Signal Source (RF IN) (Ôpage 13) • Antenna • Cable TV
Set Channels Automatically–
Preset Channel Captions*1 (Ôpage 14) –
Manual Channel Captions*1 (Ôpage 14) –
Setup Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.• 2 Hours • 6 Hours
• Off
Remote Control Code (Ôpage 15) • Set Code 1
• Set Code 2 • Set Code 3
Clock Settings
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically–
Set Clock Manually (Ôpage 15) –
Adjust Time Zone*
2 (Ôpage 15)•–1 •0•+1
Quick Start
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to 
DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^DV D  P OW E R ]  t o  
turn the unit on and then sequentially press [*REC].•On •Off
The following happens when you have selected “On”.
• Power consumption in standby mode increases because power 
is supplied to the unit.
Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menus, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the 
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Changing the unit’s settings
Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Disc Settings for Playback
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password 
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is 
shown.
• Do not forget your password.•8 No Limit
:  All DVD-Video can be played.
• 1 to 7:  Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
• 0 Lock All:  Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
• Unlock Recorder
• Change Level• Change Password
• Temporary Unlock
Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode
Select “Video Mode (Video On)” to play DVD-Video content 
on some DVD-Audio.• Video Mode (Video On):
The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” when you 
change the disc or turn the unit off.
• Audio Mode (Video Off)
Audio Language • Some discs start in a certain 
language despite any changes you 
make here.
• Enter a code (Ôpage 44) with the 
numbered buttons when you select 
“Other    ”. 
When the selected language is not 
available on the disc, the default 
language is played. There are discs 
where you can only switch the 
language from the menu screen 
(Ôpage 22).• English• French • Spanish
• Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
• Other    
Subtitle 
Language • Automatic
: 
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available 
on that disc.
• English • French • Spanish
• Other    
Menu Language • English
• French • Spanish
• Other    
Settings for Recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP 
mode (Ôpage 17, Recording modes and approximate 
recording times).• EP – Extended Play (6H): 
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
• EP – Extended Play (8H)
: 
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play (6H)” 
than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.
Video Still Mode ( paused video )
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play 
(Ôpage 44, Frames and fields).• Automatic
• Field:  Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is 
selected. (The picture is coarser.)
• Frame:  Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen 
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is 
clearer and finer.)
Black Level Control
Select for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.• Lighter • Darker
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO 
OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.• Lighter•Darker
Output Level (Component)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals.• Lighter • Normal
•Darker
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Changing the unit’s settings
Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Audio
Dynamic Range Compression   (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.•On •Off
Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )
      
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program 
(SAP) when recording to a disc.•Main• Secondary Audio Program (SAP)
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an 
external source, such as when transferring (copying) from a video 
cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment. When recording 
from the unit’s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording 
from “Select Audio Channel for DV Input” (Ôbelow).
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ôpage 11).
• Press [ENTER] to display the menu.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 
kHz or 88.2 kHz.
• Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the 
above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of 
over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.• On:  Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. 
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot 
process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 
kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
• Off
:  Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment can process signals 
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby DigitalSelect how to output the 
signal.
If “Bitstream” is selected, the 
connected equipment 
decodes the signal.
If “PCM” is selected, this unit 
decodes the signal and 
outputs it as 2 channel.
Note
Not making the proper 
settings may result in noise 
or some trouble for digital 
recording.• Bitstream
:  When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby 
Digital logo.
• PCM:  When connecting to equipment not displaying the 
Dolby Digital logo.
DTS• Bitstream
:  When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS 
logo.
• PCM:  When connecting to equipment not displaying the 
DTS logo. 
Select Audio Channel for DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s 
DV IN terminal (Ôpage 32).• Stereo 1
: Records audio (L1, R1)
• Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) 
subsequent to original recording.
• Mix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
      
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” (Ôabove).
Display Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.• Automatic
•Off
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen 
messages.• English
• Español • Français
Blue Background
Select “Off ” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue 
background when reception is weak.•On
•Off
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.• Bright
• Dim
• Automatic: 
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily 
when you press a button. When the unit is turned off all displays 
disappear. While using this mode the standby power 
consumption can be reduced.
TV 
ScreenTV Type (Ôpage 14)  • Aspect 4:3 & 480i
• Aspect 16:9 & 480i• Aspect 4:3 & 480p
• Aspect 16:9 & 480p
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)
: 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan 
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). 
• Letterbox (Shrink to fit): 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style. 
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM 
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.• 4:3 Aspect: Titles played as recorded.
• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit): 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & 
Scan. 
• Letterbox (Shrink to fit)
: 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the 
letterbox style. 
DVD-V
-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW
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Messages
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
On the televisionPage
Cannot finish recording 
completely.• The program was copy-protected.
• The disc may be full.
• The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.—
—
—
Cannot play.• You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).—
Cannot record on the disc.• The disc may be dirty or scratched.6
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
• Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.     
(Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no 
increase in disc space.)
• Use a new disc.29, 33, 34
— Cannot record. Maximum 
numbers of titles exceeded.
No disc• The disc may be upside down.—
Please change the disc.• There may be a problem with the disc. Press [;OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it 
and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.) 6
This is a non-recordable disc.• The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.
• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc with 
this unit.4
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properly. 
5• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.—
On the unit’s display
SET 
(“  ” stands for a number.) • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change 
the code on the remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the 
same time for more than 2 seconds.15
HARD ERR
(“HARD” and “ERR” are 
alternately displayed.)• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was 
purchased. —
NoREAD• The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning. 
Press [;OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.6
—
NoWRIT• Recording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.—
NoERAS• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.—
PLEASE WAIT
(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are 
alternately displayed.)• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.
• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE 
WAIT” is displayed.—
—
UNSUPPORT
(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are 
alternately displayed.)• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 4, 5
UNFORMAT
(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are 
alternately displayed.)• You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format) recorded on other equipment.34
U59 • The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message 
disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the 
rear of the unit.—
U61• There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is 
carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The 
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.—
U88• There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording or playing. The unit is 
carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The 
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.41
U99• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER8] on the main unit to switch the unit to 
standby. Now press [POWER8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.—
RAM-RW(V)+RW
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Frequently asked questions
Set upPage
Do the Audio/Video cables need to be 
connected to the TV in order to see the 
Menus?• If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is 
necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.8–10
What equipment is necessary to play multi 
channel surround sound?• DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an 
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 
• DVD-Audio:
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel 
surround sound.11
—
Are the headphones and speakers directly 
connected to the unit?• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.11
The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal 
and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. 
Which terminal should I connect with?• We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal 
outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) 
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the 
television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be 
output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a 
progressive output signal.10
Is my television progressive output 
compatible?• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. 
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.—
Disc
Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW 
recorded with this unit with other equipment?• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the 
disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on 
the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the 
DVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD players, 
please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.35
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video 
CDs bought in another country?• You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
• However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include 
“1” or “ALL”.—
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have a 
region number be played?• The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You 
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.—
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility 
with this unit.• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), 
+R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).
• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.
• After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs
– You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording 
them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.
– You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after 
recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video 
compatible player.4, 5
4
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW 
compatibility with this unit. • This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been 
recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and 
still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the session after recording.
• You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.5, 24
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Recording
Can I record from a commercially purchased 
video cassette or DVD? • Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; 
therefore, recording is usually not possible.—
Can I record digital audio signals using this 
unit?• You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are 
for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV IN terminal from a 
digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)—
Can a digital audio signal from this unit be 
recorded to other equipment? • You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the 
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the Setup menu.
– PCM Down Conversion On
– Dolby Digital PCM
–DTS PCM
However, only
– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency 
of 48 kHz.
• You cannot record MP3 signals.38
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Can I switch to SAP during recording?• With DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press 
[AUDIO].
• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW 
you cannot. Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” 
in the Setup menu.19
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