Panasonic Dmr Es25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES25Model No.
Getting started
Recording
PPC
Playing back
Editing
Copying
Reference
Español
Convenient 
functions
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software 
according to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unit is “1”.
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or 
“ALL”.
Example:
The warranty can be found on page 55.
The warranty can be found on page 55.For U.S.A. only
For Canada only
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar 
en la página 56–59.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 
						

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.(Inside of product)
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided 
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
WA R N I N G :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO 
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS 
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground 
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as 
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached 
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables 
when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain 
readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC 
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. 
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The remote control information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc and card handling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Inserting/Removing SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Channel captions/Selecting television type . . . . . . . . . .16
Remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recording modes and approximate recording times  . . . . . . .  19
Disc Insertion/Ejection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording . .  21
Flexible Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Playing while you are recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Selecting the audio to record  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Scheduled recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun . . . . . . .  23
Release program from recording standby  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Notes on scheduled recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Selecting recorded titles to play –Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . .  24
Status messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . .26Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27Using menus to play MP3  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Editing titles/chapters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Title operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34Album and picture operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Copying all the still pictures on a card 
–Copy All Pictures (JPEG)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Copying settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
To edit the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Copying from a video cassette recorder  . . . . . . . . . . .  38DV camcorder recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Entering text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Deleting a title or a still picture during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39DVD and card Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting the protection –Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Deleting all contents of a disc or card –Format . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first 
–Playback will start with: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize . . . 41
Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single 
side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer  . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing the unit’s settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . 46
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Frequently asked questions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Unit care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. 
(Product numbers correct as of March 2006. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 55.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
Getting started
Recording
Playing back
Editing
Copying
Convenient functions
Reference
Referencia rápida en español  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
(Spanish Quick Reference) 
Accessories
• For use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other 
equipment.
Also do not use the cords for 
other equipment with this unit.
1 Remote control
(EUR7659Y20)1 Audio/video cable
(K2KA6BA00003)1 75 Ω coaxial cable
(K2KZ2BA00001)1  AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00018)
2 Batteries
for remote control1 DVD-RAM disc
(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register 
via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
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Disc and card information
• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
• You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
• For the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 19.
*
1You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (Ôpage 41). You will no longer be able to record 
to the first layer after you do this (Ôpage 18).
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
*
2You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it 
can be played in the other unit.
*
3The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.
*4CPRM (Ôpage 53) compatible discs only.
*5This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.
*6You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
*7Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.
*8Play on +R DL compatible equipment.
Discs you can use for recording and play
Disc typeDVD-RAMDVD -RDVD-R DL*1
(dual layer on 
single side)
DVD-RW+R*2+R DL*1
(double layer 
on single side)
+RW
Indication in these 
instructions
Before 
finalizationBefore 
finalizationBefore 
finalizationBefore 
finalizationBefore 
finalization
After 
finalizationAfter 
finalizationAfter 
finalizationAfter 
finalizationAfter 
finalization
Logo
–––– –––– ––––
Recording format 
(Ôbelow)VR DVD-Video DVD-Video DVD-Video +VR +VR +VR
Data that can be 
recorded and 
playedVideo 
Still pictureVideo Video Video Video Video Video
Re-writable*3Yes No No Yes No No Yes
What you can do on this unit
Recording 
broadcasts that 
allow one copyYe s *4No No No No No No
Recording both 
Main and SAP of 
MTS broadcastYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Recording 16:9 
aspect pictureYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Creating playlistsYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Compatibility
Usable high 
speed recording 
disc type*
5Up to 5x Up to 16x Up to 4x Up to 6x Up to 16x Up to 2.4x
Up to 4x*6
Play on other 
playersOnly on DVD-
RAM 
compatible 
players. (It is 
not possible to 
finalize the 
disc.)Ye s
Ye s *7Ye s Ye s
Ye s *8Ye s
(It is not 
possible to 
finalize the 
disc.)
Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (Ôpage 41).
Regarding recording format
VR (DVD Video Recording) format
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible 
DVD-RAM on this unit.
• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
DVD-Video format
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format
This is method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can play back such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as 
contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
• After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.
RAM
-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL
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• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
• DVD-R recorded in VR format
• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized 
(Ôpage 53)• PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” 
•Blu-ray
• DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3″), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, 
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 
8MB to 2GB).
• Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This site is in English only.)
• If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time 
spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory 
Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this 
unit.
In these cases, format the card on this unit (Ôpage 40, 53).
• This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system 
and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
• We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
The following   can be displayed on this unit.
Play-only discs
Disc typeDVD-VideoDVD-AudioDVD-RW (VR format)CDVideo CD
Indication in these 
instructions
Logo
––––
InstructionsHigh quality 
movie and 
music discsHigh fidelity 
music discs
• Played on 
this unit in 
2 channels.DVD-RW recorded on another DVD 
Recorder*
• You can play programs that allow 
“One time only recording” if they 
have been recorded to a CPRM 
compatible disc.
• By formatting (Ôpage 40) the 
disc, you can record to it in DVD-
Video format.
• It may be necessary to finalize the 
disc on the equipment used for 
recording.Music and 
audio recorded 
(including CD-
R/RW*)CD-R and 
CD-RW* with 
music 
recorded in 
MP3
Still pictures 
(JPEG and 
TIFF) recorded 
on CD-R and 
CD-RW*Music and 
video recorded 
(including CD-
R/RW*)
Regarding DVD-Audio
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (Ôpage 53) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks 
that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the 
disc’s jacket for more information.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so 
play may not be possible.
Discs that cannot be played
DVD-VDVD-A-RW(VR)CDVCD
Cards you can use on this unit
Ty p eSD Memory Card, miniSD™ Card* 
MultiMediaCard
Indication in these 
instructions
Data that can be 
recorded and 
playedStill pictures
InstructionsYou can insert directly into the SD card slot.
* A miniSD™ card adaptor included with the 
miniSD™ card is necessary.
• You can play and copy still pictures taken 
on a digital camera, etc. (Ôpage 26, 36).
• You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order 
Format) for automatic printing on your 
home printer or at a photo developing 
store (Ôpage 35, 53).
SD
Suitable SD Memory Cards
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)
Structure of still picture (JPEG/TIFF) folders displayed by this unit
DCIM
DCIM
JPEG
XXXX .JPG
.TIF
*
XXXXX
*
DCIM
IM CDPF or IMEXPORTXXXX
XXXX .JPG
.TIFXXXX
XXXX .JPG
.TIFXXXX
XXXX .JPG
.TIFXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
DCIM
DCIM*
X
.JPG
X
.JPGX
.JPG
X
.JPGX
.JPG
X
.JPGX
.JPG
DVD-RAM Card
: Numbers
XXX: Letters
(Picture folder) (Higher folder)
(Picture folder) (Higher folder)
* Folders can be created on other equipment. 
However, these folders cannot be selected as a 
copying destination.
• The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are 
all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).
• If a folder name or file name has been input using 
other equipment, the name may not be displayed 
properly or you may not be able to play or edit the 
data.
•  When the highest level folders are “DCIM” 
folders, they are displayed first on the tree.
CD
CD
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The remote control information
nBatteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and –) 
match those in the remote 
control.
• Do not use rechargeable type 
batteries.
• Do not mix old and new 
batteries.
• Do not use different types at 
the same time.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not take apart or short circuit.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. 
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a 
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
nUse
nHow to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded 
surface or the terminal surface.
nConcerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
nIf there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
nHandling precautions
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc 
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) 
• Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt 
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static 
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other 
strange things.
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
• Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 
(rented discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as 
heart shapes. 
• Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature 
(condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
• To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases 
or cartridges when you are not using them.
When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card.
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.
• Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.
• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ôpage 5).
Automatic drive select function
If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card Operations” screen is displayed. Press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER] 
to switch to the SD drive (Ôpage 26, 36).
If you remove an SD card, the DVD drive is automatically selected.
R6/LR6, AA
2020
3030
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unitRemote control signal sensor
Disc and card handling
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with 
the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such 
loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit. 
Inserting/Removing SD card
Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek 
medical advice immediately.
Opening the coverPress the protruding 
part to open the cover.Inserting the card
Press on the center of 
the card until it clicks 
into place.
ADAPTER
If you are using a 
miniSD™ card, insert 
it into the miniSD™ 
card adaptor that 
comes with the card.
Insert and remove this 
adaptor from the unit.
Removing the card1Press on the center 
of the card.
2Pull it straight out.Closing the cover
Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.
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Control reference guide
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
Remote control
1bo
bp
ck
cn
cm br bq
bt
bs4
2
6
9
bl
bm bk
cl
7
8
5
3
bncr cp
cq co
1Turn the unit on (Ôpage 14)
2Select the drive (DVD or SD) 
(Ôpage 20, 24)
3Select channels and title numbers, etc./
Enter numbers
4Cancel
5Basic operations for recording and play
6Skip the specified time (Ôpage 25)
7Show Direct Navigator/Top menu 
(Ôpage 24, 26, 28, 30, 34)
8Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame cursor 
(Ô below)
9Show sub menu (Ôpage 27, 30, 33)
bkShow on-screen menu (Ôpage 29)
[B] for Direct Navigator (Ôpage 34)
blSelect audio (Ôpage 21, 25)
[A] for Direct Navigator (Ôpage 24)
bmStart recording/Specify the time to stop 
recording (Ôpage 20, 21)
bnChange recording mode (Ôpage 20)
boTransmission window
bpTelevision operations (Ôpage 17)
bqChannel select (Ôpage 20)
brAdd/delete channel (Ôpage 15)
bsInput select (IN1 or IN2 or DV)
btDelete items (Ôpage 39)
ckSkip a minute forward (Ôpage 25)
clShow scheduled recording list 
(Ôpage 22)
cmShow FUNCTIONS window
cnReturn to previous screen
coCreate chapters (Ôpage 25)
cpShow Setup menu (Ôpage 16, 42)
cqStart Flexible Recording (Ôpage 21)
crShow status messages (Ôpage 24)
nUsing the cursor
• Select items on menu screens and set items.
This operation is also possible...
• Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):
While paused, press [wh] or [hq] (left/right)
Press up, down, left or right to select an item.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
Main unit
The unit’s display
CH
IN2 DV  I N
13
6 5 248
79bk
bl
bmOpening the front panel
Press down on the   part 
with your finger.
1POWER button (POWER8) (Ôpage 14)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2Disc tray (Ôpage 20)
3Connector for digital video (DV) camcorder (Ôpage 38)
4SD card slot (Ôpage 6)
5Connector for external equipment (Ôpage 38)
6Channel select (Ôpage 20)
7Open/close disc tray (Ôpage 20)
8Display (Ôbelow)
9Stop (Ôpage 20, 25)
bkStart play (Ôpage 24)
blRemote control signal sensor
bmStart recording (Ôpage 20)/
Specify the time to stop recording (Ôpage 21)
21
46531Disc indicator
• This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this 
unit is inserted.
2SD card indicator
• This indicator lights up when card is inserted.
3Scheduled recording indicator
4Main display section
5Playing indicator
6Recording indicator
The remote control information/Disc and card handling/Inserting/Removing SD card/Control reference guide 
						

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STEP 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits 
you.
• Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.)
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
• Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
• Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
nThe unit’s RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go 
through the RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this 
unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S 
VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
• Refer to page 11 if the antenna connectors don’t match.
nWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit 
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off 
(approx. 2.1 W
).
nConnect the unit directly to the television
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be 
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will 
not be shown correctly on the television.
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
Television
VCR
This unit
AConnection with a television
B
Connection with a television and a video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO
IN
31
4
2
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete. To a household 
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)Television
75 Ω coaxial cable
(Included) Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
75 Ω
coaxial
cable
This unit’s rear panel
Red White Yellow• If your television does not 
have AUDIO/VIDEO 
terminals (Ôpage 10, a).
• If you would like to enjoy 
higher picture quality 
(Ôpage 11).
Red White Yellow
To  O U T
To RF IN
To  R F  O U TAudio/video 
cable
(Included)
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN 
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
AUDIO
R AUDIO
L VIDEO 
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R AUDIO
L VIDEO 
IN
IN
AUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO
IN
3
25
4
6
1
AC power supply cord 
(Included)
Connect only after all 
other connections are 
complete. To a household 
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)Television
Audio/video 
cable
(Included)75 Ω coaxial cable Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
75 Ω
coaxial
cable
This unit’s rear panel
Red White Yellow• If your television does not 
have AUDIO/VIDEO 
terminals (Ôpage 10, b).
• If you would like to enjoy 
higher picture quality 
(Ôpage 11).
Red White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial
cable
(Included)Audio/video 
cable
Video cassette recorder
Ye l l o w
White
Red
To  O U T
To RF IN
To  R F  O U T
To IN1
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• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
• Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
• Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
• The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
CConnection with a television and a cable box or satellite receiver
D
Connection with a television, a video cassette recorder and a cable box or satellite 
receiver
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEOOUTRF Cable SatelliteIN
4
3
1
6
52
7
To a household 
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)Television
75 Ω coaxial cable Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
75 Ω coaxial
cable
This unit’s rear panel
Red White YellowRed White Yellow
Audio/video 
cable
Cable box or Satellite receiver • If your television does not 
have AUDIO/VIDEO 
terminals (Ôpage 10, c).
• If you would like to enjoy 
higher picture quality 
(Ôpage 11).
Red White Yellow
Satellite antenna
(Satellite receiver only)
Red White Yellow
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete.75 Ω coaxial
cable
(Included)To  O U T
To RF IN
To  R F  O U T
To IN1 Audio/video 
cable
(Included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
CH
IN2 DV IN
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEOOUTRF Cable SatelliteIN
VHF/UHF
RF IN 
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
AUDIO
R AUDIO
L VIDEO 
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R AUDIO
L VIDEO 
IN
IN
6
3
78
5
9
2
4
1
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete.To a household 
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)Television
75 Ω coaxial cable Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
75 Ω coaxial cable
This unit’s rear panel
Red White YellowRed White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial cableAudio/video
cable
Cable box or Satellite receiver • If your television does not 
have AUDIO/VIDEO 
terminals (Ôpage 10, d).
• If you would like to enjoy 
higher picture quality 
(Ôpage 11).
Red White Yellow
Satellite antenna
(Satellite receiver only)Red White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial 
cable
Yellow White Red
Video cassette recorder This unit’s front panel75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)
Audio/video 
cable
Ye l l o w
White
Red
To  O U T To RF IN
To  R F  O U T
To IN1
To IN2Audio/video 
cable
(Included)
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STEP 1 Connection
If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary
aConnection with a television (Ôpage 8, A)
bConnection with a television and a video cassette recorder (Ôpage 8, B)
cConnection with a television and a cable box or satellite receiver (Ôpage 9, C)
dConnection with a television, a video cassette recorder and a cable box or satellite receiver (Ôpage 9, D)
VHF/UHF
RF INOUTRFVIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEOINRF
3
2
Television This unit’s rear panel
75 Ω coaxial cable
Red White YellowRed White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)RF Modulator Audio/video cable (Included)
VHF/UHF
RF INOUTRFVIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEOINRF
VHF/UHF
RF IN 
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
4
3
Television Audio/video cable (Included)
This unit’s rear panel
75 Ω coaxial cable
Red White Yellow Red White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial cableRF Modulator
Video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF INOUTRFVIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEOINRF
VIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEOOUTRF
5
4
Television Audio/video cable (Included)
This unit’s rear panel
75 Ω coaxial cable
Red White Yellow Red White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial cableRF Modulator
Cable box or Satellite receiver