Panasonic Dmr Es30 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫About batteries
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match 
those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type 
batteries.
Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same 
time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥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 if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period 
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Note
≥If you cannot operate the unit or TV using the remote control after 
changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (l19).∫How to use the remote control
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m 
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Note
≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct 
sunlight, inverter fluorescent lamps, and the glass doors on 
cabinets.
Common to DVD/VHS
[A]DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í/I, POWER) . . . . . . .l16
≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. 
In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small 
amount of power.
[B]DVD/VHS drive indicator
≥Lights when the DVD or VHS drive is selected.
[C]IN2 input terminals (IN2)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l63
[D]One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) operation button 
≥From VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l57
≥From DVD to VHS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l59
VHS
(1)Cassette eject button (
						

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Common to DVD/VHS
[A]Main display
≥Current time
≥VHS recording and play counter
≥Scheduled recording start time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
[B]Transfer (Dubbing) direction indicator
[C]Main display
≥Disc recording and play counter
≥Scheduled recording end time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
VHS
(1)Scheduled recording indicator ( ) (l52)
On: 
When a scheduled recording program is registered and 
recordable tape is inserted.
Flashes: 
When it turns out that the unit cannot record a scheduled 
recording program (e.g. there is no tape, etc.) in the period 
between 2 minutes before the scheduled recording program 
starts and the end of the scheduled recording program. 
(2)Recording mode indicator (l51)
≥SP: When recording or playing in Normal mode.
≥LP: When playing in Long play mode.
≥EP: When recording or playing in Extra long play mode.
≥VP: When recording or playing in 5-time (Long play) mode.
(3)TV indicator
≥The indicator lights during the TV mode and it goes out during 
the VCR mode. You can switch the mode by using [VCR/TV]. 
(l20)
(4)Remaining tape time indicator
(5)Tape operation status
≥The operation status of the unit, such as playback or fast-
forward, is displayed. 
(6)Channel 
(7)Tape indicator DVD
(1)Disc operation status
(2)Disc type 
(3)Recording mode indicator (l25)
≥XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode (l26)
(4)Scheduled recording indicator ( ) (l28)
On:
When a scheduled recording program is registered and a 
recordable disc is inserted.
Flashes: 
When it turns out that the unit cannot record a scheduled 
recording program (e.g. there is no disc, etc.) in the period 
between 2 minutes before the scheduled recording program 
starts and the end of the scheduled recording program. 
(5)Disc indicator
(6)Channel position indicator
TRK:Track number
GRP:Group number
TTL:Title number
PL:Playlist number
CH:Channel
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of January 2005. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 73. 
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. 
∫ The unit’s display
Accessories
∏1 AC power supply cord 
(K2CB2CB00006)
≥For use with the unit only. 
Do not use it with other 
equipment. Also, do not 
use cords belonging to 
other equipment with the 
unit.∏1 75 ≠ coaxial cable 
(K2KZ2BA00001)∏1 Remote control 
(EUR7720KY0)∏2 Batteries for the remote 
control 
R6 size
∏1 Audio/Video cable
(K2KA6CA00001)(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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≥Please read “Precautions For Installation”. (l3)
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥If the antenna connector doesn’t match (l14)
∫Do not connect the unit through a video cassette 
recorder
Video signals sent through video cassette recorders will be affected 
by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown 
correctly on the TV.
≥When connecting the unit to a TV with a built-in VCR, connect to 
the input terminals on the TV, not the VCR. 
∫Connection examples with other equipment
For your reference
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately 
unless otherwise indicated
.
STEP 1 Connection
∫ Connecting a TV and VCR
RF IN
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS VIDEO
IN 1 
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF INVIDEO
OUT R        L
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
RL
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
Outdoor 
antenna Cable TV
Indoor antenna
TV
Audio/Video cableAntenna cable
Video cassette recorder
Cooling fan75 ≠ coaxial cable
AC power supply cord
Connect to household AC outlet only 
after all other connections are complete. 75 ≠ coaxial cable
Audio/Video cableSplitter indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
To IN1 Red
White
YellowUse a splitter if you also 
want to connect the 
antenna to your VCR.
∫Connection (without Audio/Video cable)
Connect in numerical order 1 to 3.
The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the 75 ≠ coaxial 
cable on channel 3 or 4. It is possible to view the video 
picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV 
broadcasts. 
≥After this connection, set the RF output channel “CH3” 
or “CH4” (l16).
∫ Connection (with Audio/Video cable)
Connect in numerical order 1 to 4.
≥After this connection, set the RF output channel “OFF” 
(l16).
To house hold AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
TV TV
The unit
VCRVCR
The unit
Amplifier (l15) Video camera (l63)
The unitFrom the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal 
or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
To IN2 input terminals (front)
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≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
≥You can enjoy viewing cable TV or satellite TV programming.≥You can record and view scrambled and unscrambled channels 
simultaneously if connections are made as shown in the diagram 
below.
¢For more information on connections (l13)
Use one of the following connections to suit your antenna lead.
≥If your TV has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead 
connection to minimize signal loss.
∫A single twin lead 
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫2 twin leads 
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on 
your TV. Refer to the TV’s operating instructions.
∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal 
∫A twin lead terminal 
∫2 twin lead terminals 
∫Multiple antenna terminals
≥ Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the TV’s setting 
as necessary.
∫ Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
RF IN
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS VIDEO
IN 1
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT
OUTINOUTININ
Satellite receiver75 ≠ coaxial cable The unit
From antenna or 
cable TV jack Cable TV box
From satellite dish antenna Audio/Video cableTV
To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/UHF RF IN
or
RF IN
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS VIDEO
IN 1
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT
OUT
IN
OUTINOUT2OUT1
IN
2-way 
splitter
Cable TV boxThe unit
From cable TV jack75 ≠ coaxial cable  Audio/Video cableTV
Cable TV 
box To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/UHF RF IN
∫ If the antenna connector does not match
1Other antenna connections to the unit
300 to 75 ≠ 
transformer from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 ≠ cableTo the unit’s 
RF IN terminal
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable
To the unit’s 
RF IN terminal (Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer
from the antenna
To the unit’s 
RF IN terminal
300 to 75 ≠ transformer (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cableVHF/UHF band mixer
1Other antenna connections from the unit 
to the TV
VHF/UHF band separator
TV 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cable75 to 300 ≠ transformer
TVVHF
 or 
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
TVVHF
UHF
ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTV
75 ≠ coaxial cable
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DVD only
≥Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 
(l7)
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output”. (l44)
≥You cannot use any amplifier with a DTS Digital Surround decoder 
not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when 
playing DVD-Audio
DVD onlyThe unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD output 
terminals.
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS 
signals can be output.
DVD OUT
≥This is the dedicated terminal to enjoy pictures played on DVD in 
higher picture quality. (lbelow)
≥The DVD output terminals can only output the DVD signal. If your 
TV is connected to the DVD output terminals, the VHS picture is 
not displayed on your TV unless you select the TP channel (l58).
DVD only
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the TV.)
DVD only
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output 
(l64) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color. 
∫ Connecting an amplifier or system 
component
1To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on 
DVD-Video (digital connection)
1Connection to a stereo amplifier 
(analog connection)
R - AUD
R - AUDCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT
OPTICAL IN
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
A
(1) Rear panel of the unit
(2) Optical digital output terminal
(3)Optical digital audio cable 
(not supplied)
AInsert fully, with this side 
facing up. (Do not bend when
connecting.)
(4) Optical digital input terminal
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALGITAL AUDIO OUTCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT
(5)
(2)
(3) (1)
(4)RL
AUDIO IN
(1) Rear panel of the unit
(2) Audio output terminals (L/R)
(3) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(4) Audio input terminals (L/R)
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel
∫ DVD output and DVD/VHS output
∫ To enjoy even higher fidelity
1Connection to the S-VIDEO IN terminal
1Connection to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 
terminals
R - AUD R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT
DVD/VHS COMMON output
DVD output
R - AUDIO - R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUTNENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)
PR
DVD OUT(5)(3)
(1)(2)
(7)(6)
S VIDEO INAUD IO IN
VIDEO IN
(4)
RL
(1) Audio input terminals (L/R)
(2) S-Video input terminal
(3) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(4) S-Video cable (not 
supplied)
(5) Rear panel of the unit
(6) Audio output terminals (L/R)
(7) S-Video output terminalTV
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS  VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)
YPBPR
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD OUT(5)(3)(4)
COMPONENT
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
(1)(2)
(6)
(7)
RL
(1) Component input terminals
(2) Audio input terminals (L/R)
(3) Component video cable 
(not supplied)
(4) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(5) Rear panel of the unit
(6) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals
(7) Audio output terminals (L/R)TV
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After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit 
assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in 
all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves 
or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
Preparation
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to the unit. (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4)
≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver 
(l14), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work.
If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (l46, “Set Clock 
Manually”).
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER]. 
[2]Press [CH,W, X] to 
select an RF output 
channel number.
The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
CH 3 (Default setting) (# CH4 (# OFF
                  ^-----------------------------------------------J
[3]Use [3, 4] to select the language and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. 
≥The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when Auto Clock Setting is finished. 
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean 
Time (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr
[5]Press [ENTER].
∫If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual 
time
Select “j1” or “i1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the SETUP menu 
(l46).
∫If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Set the time manually (l46, “Set Clock Manually”).
∫To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again
When the unit is on and stopped
[1]Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on the DVD side of the main 
unit for about 5 seconds.
The unit turns off.
[2]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
Plug-in Auto Tuning starts.
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
BandChannel
Antenna Mode
(Airwaves)VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CableTV Mode
(Cable)VHF 2 to 13
CATV LOW BAND 95 to 99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14 to 36
CATV HYPER BAND 37 to 65
ULTRA BAND66 to 94
100 to 125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
Connection (without Audio/
Video cable):
Select “CH3” or “CH4” which 
displays the screen on the right.
Connection (with Audio/Video 
cable):
Select “OFF”
PLAY
S
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
COPYINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERF. R E C
 JET REW
ADD/DLT
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
DVD
DVD/VHS POWER 
CANCEL
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER DVD
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
ADD/DLT CH, W, X
Í
Numeric
buttons
The unit’s display
EnglishEspañolFrançais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
Select Language
Seleccione la Lengua
Sélection de Langue
Signal source, RF output channel, channel caption, and 
guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system all revert to 
the default values when you perform the procedure below. 
Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.
Set Channels Automatically
Ch.
Set Channels Automatically
Proceeding .  .  .
1   1   11
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2005 12:15 AM
DST.............  On
Time Zone.... CST
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Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “Signal Source (RF IN)” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER]. 
[6]Select “Antenna” or “CableTV” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Set Channels Automatically” with 
[3,4] and press [ENTER]. 
[8]Press [ENTER].
≥Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
[9]Press [ENTER].
∫To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN]. 
Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or 
unnecessary channels are set. 
[1]Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CableTV Mode (Cable)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]
≥You can also use [CH, W, X] to select a channel.
[2]Press [ADD/DLT].
e.g., The channel is deleted.Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi
® system for 
scheduled recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart 
showing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
e.g., :
°Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.
°°Write down all the stations you can receive.
≥If you have connected a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the 
VCR Plus_ system does not work so you do not have to set the 
guide channels.
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Select “Channel” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
[5]Select “VCR Plusr Ch. 
Setting” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER]. 
e.g., “Signal Source (RF IN)” is 
set to “CableTV”.
[6]Use [3, 4] to select 
the guide channel you 
want to set and press 
[1]. 
≥When selecting the guide 
channel, press and hold 
[3,4] to scroll up and down 
the screen quickly.
[7]Use [3, 4] to select 
the channel corresponding to the guide channel 
and press [2].
≥To delete a number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other channels.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
∫ If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
∫ Adding and deleting channels
DV DDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMFUNCTIONS
Schedule
Dubbing
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE12
3VCR Plus+
Other Functions PlaybackENTER
DUBBING
PLAYLISTSFLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC MANAGEMENT
Return
SETUP
Cartridge Protection Off
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting
Signal Source (RF IN)
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudio
Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
CableTVSETUP
Antenna
ChannelSet UpCableTV Signal Source (RF IN)
SETUP
The unit’s display
Channel 15 Deleted
STEP 3 Channel settings
∫ Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi 
system
Station 
nameGuide 
channel°Channel 
number°°Channel setting
CBS 04 04 Unnecessary
HBO 33 15Enter channel 15 next 
to Guide Channel 33.
Nickelodeon 38 20Enter channel 20 next 
to Guide Channel 38.
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting
Signal Source (RF IN)
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudio
Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
CableTVSETUP
ChannelSetUpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
VCR Plusi Ch. Settings
Guide ChannelCable Channel
---
---
125
1
------
2
3
SETUP
ENTER
ChannelSetUpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
VCR Plusi Ch. SettingGuide ChannelCable Channel---
4
5
6
------
7
8
---
---
SETUP
ENTER
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You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones 
yourself.
The captions you enter are used as channel names and displayed on 
the Direct Navigator screen.
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
≥Go to the item you want to set next.≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Preset Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER]. 
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the caption and press [1].
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 [3,4] to scroll up 
and down the screen quickly.
[7]Use [3,4] to select the channel corresponding 
to the caption and press [2].
≥Channels are displayed only when they contain a station and if 
captions have not been added manually. 
≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Manual Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the channel and press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
preset captions have not been added.
[7]Use [3, 4] to select the first character and 
press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A to Z, 0 to 9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters. 
[8]Use [2, 1] to return to the “Channel Number” 
column.
≥Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter other channels. 
[9]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN]. Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
∫ Channel captions
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
POWER
DVD
CANCEL
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERTV, Í
 DVD
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
Numeric
buttons
DV DDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMFUNCTIONS
Schedule
Dubbing
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE12
3VCR Plus+
Other Functions PlaybackENTER
DUBBING
PLAYLISTSFLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC MANAGEMENT
Return
SETUP
Cartridge Protection Off
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting
Signal Source (RF IN)
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudio
Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
CableTVSETUP
1Preset Channel Captions
1Manual Channel Captions
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Preset Channel Captions
CaptionChannel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
PBS
CBS
SETUP
ENTER
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Channel Captions
Channel NumberCaption
AAAA
----
6----
8
10
--------
12
23
SETUP
ENTER
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Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together. When changing the remote control code, make sure 
the two codes are same.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Select “Setup” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “Remote Control Code” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2 or 3) and 
press [ENTER].
≥The code on the unit has been set.
[7]While pressing [ENTER], press and hold for 
about 2 seconds the numeric button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) corresponding to the code you selected in 
step 6. 
≥The code on the remote control has been set.
[8]Press [ENTER]. 
∫When the following indicator appears on the unit’s 
display
The unit’s remote control code
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s code 
(lstep 7).
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].To turn the TV on/off, change the TV input mode, select the TV 
channel and change the TV volume by means of this remote control, 
set the remote control as follows.
Point the remote control at the TV
While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code 
using the numeric buttons.
e.g., 01: press [0] > [1].
Manufacturer and Code No. 
≥Test by turning on the TV and changing channels. Repeat the 
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your TV brand is not listed or if the code listed for your TV does 
not allow control of your TV, this remote control is not compatible 
with your TV.
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. 
(l64)
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Select “TV Screen” with [3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
[5]Select “TV Type” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the TV is compatible with progressive output.
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the item and press 
[ENTER]. 
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN]. 
STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
∫ When other Panasonic products respond 
to this remote control
DV DDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMFUNCTIONS
Schedule
Dubbing
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE12
3VCR Plus+
Other Functions PlaybackENTER
DUBBING
PLAYLISTSFLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC MANAGEMENT
Return
SETUP
Cartridge Protection Off
∫ TV operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
∫ Selecting TV type
Aspect 4:3 & 480i4:3 TV
16:9 Widescreen TV
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480iAspect 16:9 & 480pTV Type
SETUP
ENTER
4:316:9
4:3 standard aspect TV 16:9 widescreen TV
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Connection (without Audio/Video cable) only
In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor 
picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Recorder is 
connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change 
the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the 
interference.
[1]Press [FUNCTIONS] for more than 5 seconds.
The RF output channel number is displayed on the unit display.
[2]Press [CH,W, X] to select a channel number 
(CH3 or CH4).
≥(For example, if the original channel number was 3, enter 4.)The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
CH 3 (Default setting) (# CH4 (# OFF
                  ^-----------------------------------------------J
≥Set the RF output channel of the DVD Video Recorder to “OFF” 
(RF OFF) when the DVD Video Recorder is connected to the 
TV via the Audio/Video cable. 
[3]Press [ENTER] to finish this setting.
∫ Removing Interference
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
 JET REW
SKIPSLOW/
SEARCH
PLAY
DVD
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR/TV
1 
3, 4, 2, 1
2;, ;1
ENTERÍ
 DVD
FUNCTIONS
6, 5 :, 9
∫
;  CH, W, X
FUNCTIONS
VHS MENU
VCR/TV
Numeric
buttons
TV screen
Picture with interference
RF Output Channel
Press the channel up/down buttons
to select a RF Output Channel.
C h .       3
ENTER
RF Output Channel
Press the channel up/down buttons
to select a RF Output Channel.
C h .       4
ENTER
 
The unit’s display The unit’s display
Indication when the RF output 
channel is 3 (example)Indication after changing the RF 
output channel to 4 (example)
∫When you set the RF output channel to “CH3” or 
“CH4”
A picture is output on CH3 or CH4 from RF output.
Press [VCR/TV] to switch the mode from TV to VCR, and vice 
versa.
≥When the TV mode is selected, the “TV” indicator lights on the 
unit’s display and you can watch TV.
≥When the “TV” indicator does not light on, then VCR mode is 
selected and you can watch images from the unit.
The clear picture
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