Panasonic Dmr Es25 Operating Instructions Manual

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The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive 
output (Ôpage 53) and provide a purer picture than the 
S VIDEO OUT terminal.
• Connect to terminals of the same color.
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.
To enjoy higher picture quality
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal
AUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO
INCOMPONENT
VIDEO INS VIDEO
IN
Audio/video cable
(Included)S Video cable
This unit’s 
rear panel Television
Red White
Red White
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal
AUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO
INCOMPONENT
VIDEO INS VIDEO
IN
Audio/video cable
(Included)
This unit’s 
rear panel Te l ev i s i o n
Red White
Red White
Component 
Video cable
If the antenna connectors don’t match 
Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.)
A twin lead
A twin lead and 
a coaxial plug
Two twin leads
To this unit’s RF IN 
terminal from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 Ω cable300–75 Ω 
transformerTe l e v i s i o n 75–300 Ω 
transformer
75 Ω coaxial 
cableVHF or UHF
To this unit’s 
RF IN terminal from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 Ω cableVHF/UHF 
band mixer
(Round) 
75 Ω coaxial cableTe l e v i s i o n 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
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STEP 1 Connection
nConnecting an amplifier with a digital input 
terminal
• When connecting this unit to a television 
with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio 
Output” to “Off ” in the Setup menu 
(Ôpage 45).
• To enjoy multi-channel surround on a 
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 44).
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio 
cable, check the terminal shape of the  
equipment to be connected.
• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround 
decoders not suited to DVD.
• Even if using this connection method, output will be in only 
2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
nConnection to a stereo amplifier
Connecting an amplifier or system component 
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
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HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video 
signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High 
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.
Set the following:
From the Setup menu (Ôpage 45), set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.
• Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set “Ctrl with HDMI” to “On” (Ôpage 45).
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected television so that the HDAVI 
Control function works properly. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
When the following operations are performed the television will 
automatically switch the input channel and displays the 
corresponding action.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., 
Direct Navigator screen, scheduled recording screen)
The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display 
appears when the following operations are performed with the 
television in standby mode.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., 
Direct Navigator screen, scheduled recording screen)All connected equipment compatible with HDAVI Control including 
this unit automatically turns off when you switch the TV off.
The unit automatically turns off even when the FUNCTIONS screen, 
any of the status messages, or any of the on-screen menus is 
displayed on the TV. The unit automatically turns off while in 
playback or when scheduled to record. (In the latter case, scheduled 
recordings remain effective after the unit turns off.)
• Only this unit turns off when you press [DVD POWER] for shutting 
it down. Other connected equipment compatible with HDAVI 
Control stay on.
Note
• Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the 
same time in the following conditions:
– When you pressed [*REC] and the unit is recording
– When copying
– When finalizing
For your reference
•When [q] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input 
switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not 
immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be 
possible to watch the contents from where playback started.
In this case, press [u] or [t] to go back to where playback 
started.
•
When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal is used for audio 
output and the unit is connected to the television with an HDMI cable, 
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off ” in the Setup menu (
Ôpage 45).
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal
Connecting to a TV Connecting to an amplifier
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control™)
What is HDAVI Control?
HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Receiver under HDAVI Control. 
You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for 
operational details.
• If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Ôpage 53, 
Content Protection for Prerecorded Media), copy-protected DVD-
Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the 
audio cables (red and white) to the corresponding audio input 
terminals.
• If you are connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 
channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed 
(Ôpage 53) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be 
down mixed.)
• For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI 
input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all 
when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot 
be output.)• If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier, then 
use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” setting (Ôpage 45).
• If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Ôpage 53, 
Content Protection for Prerecorded Media), copy-protected DVD-
Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the 
amplifier with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and 
white). Te l ev i s i o n
Television
This unit
This unitAmplifier HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUTHDMI IN
Automatic input switching
Power on linkPower off link
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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 15).
(Continued on next page) Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ôpage 17)
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 correctly if you are using this function.
CH
IN2 DV  I N
POWER8
^DVD
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 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 Tuner
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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 17).
The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN) 
settings (Ôpage 42) 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 14).
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/Selecting television type
You can apply 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 14–15).
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 have connected a progressive television or if 
you have connected 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
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Remote control settings
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
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. 
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together. 
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
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 16.
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 25, 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 44, “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 
broadcastingRecorded 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 53) compatible DVD-RAM.
 (CPRM compatible disc only)          
• “One time only recording” titles cannot be copied.
• Even when copying to video tape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.
• You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.
Playing the disc on 
other DVD players
     
The disc must be finalized after recording (Ôpage 41).
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 41).
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
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Main
Hello
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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 43).
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 first layer to 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 22, step 3) 
and Flexible Recording (Ôpage 21).
    
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 or card –Format” (Ôpage 40).     
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 40) or “Playback will start with:” 
(Ôpage 41) 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
DV D - 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 removing 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.
Important notes for recording 
						

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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.
• It is not possible to record onto a card.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ôpage 18).
Note
•  You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” 
(Ôpage 41). 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 [DRIVE SELECT] to select the 
DVD drive.
2Press [;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.
3Press [12CH] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered buttons:
• Select the audio to record (Ôpage 21).
4Press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
5Press [*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 classified 
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 3 (Ôabove). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of 
broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to 
record.
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 42, “Off Timer”).
CH
IN2 DV  I N
q
FRec
Numbered
buttons
e,r,w,q
ENTER
*REC
REC MODEh12CH
g
AU D I O DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
RETURNq 2CH1*REC ;OPEN/CLOSE
STATUS DRIVE
SELECTg
RAM-R-R DL-RW(V)
+R+R DL+RW
SD
+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
-R-R DL-RW(V)+R+R DL+RW