Panasonic Dmr Es30 Operating Instructions Manual

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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is 
displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items 
that can be selected will differ.[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
Title,.Chapter,.Off
^------------------------J
[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)
Track,.All,.Off
^----------------J
[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)
Track,.Group,.Off
^-----------------------J
While playing a playlist
[RAM]
Playlists,.Off
^-----------------J
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
Picture
To select the picture mode during play
Normal:Default setting 
Soft:Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
Fine:Details are sharper
Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
MPEG-DNR
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
On()Off
°Progressive (l64)
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
≥Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed. 
On()Off
°Transfer (When “Progressive” is set to “On”)
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit 
the type of material being played (l64, Film and Video).
Auto1 (normal):
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and 
appropriately converts it. 
Auto2:Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in 
addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.
Video:Select when the video content is distorted by using 
Auto1 and Auto2.
Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or TP is selected)
Reduces video tape noise during transfer (dub).
Depending on the software, jittering may occur.
Automatic:
Noise reduction only works on picture input from a 
video tape.
On:Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off:Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record 
input as is.
°Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (l19).
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
V.S.S.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
(Only for Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more channels)
Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers 
(L/R) only. 
Natural()Emphasis()Off
      ^------------------------------------------J
Note
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
≥V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings.
Dialog Enhancer
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center 
channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier 
to hear.
On()Off
Position
To change the display position
1 (Standard) –5:
The higher the setting the lower the screen moves.
1Play menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlayRepeat PlayOff
1Video menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlayPicture
MPEG-DNR
On
Line-in NRAutomatic
Progressive TransferAuto 1On
Normal
1Audio menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlayV. S . S .
Dialog EnhancerOff
Off
1Other menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
Play
Position1
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Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.
[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 a menu with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[5]Select an item to be changed with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[6]Select an option with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Some options require different operations. Follow the displayed
instructions.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is
not activated until you press [ENTER].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
For your reference
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences (children, 
for example). Play and changes to the settings are not possible 
unless you enter a password.
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
When setting ratings 
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
[1]Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons. 
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it before you 
press [ENTER].
≥Do not forget your password.
[2]Press [ENTER].
[3]Press [ENTER].
The password is entered and the unit is locked.
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you 
set, a message appears on the TV.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When changing ratings
The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”. (l43)
[1]Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons and press 
[ENTER]. 
Unlock Recorder:To unlock the unit and return the rating to 8
Change Password:To change your password
Change Level:To change the rating level
Temporary Unlock:To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit locks 
again if you switch it to standby or open the 
disc tray)
[2]Select a desired item with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Changing the unit’s settings
∫ Common procedures
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUD I O
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
DVD DVD
RETURNFUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
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
Off Timer
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Remote Control Code
Clock Settings6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick Start
Restore Default SettingsOn
(1) (2)(3)
SETUP
(1) Menus
(2) Items
(3) Options
Entering a password (Ratings)
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This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For 
details on menu operation. (l42)
≥Underlined items are the factory default settings.
≥ indicates settings effective for both DVD and VHS.
≥ indicates settings effective for DVD only.
∫Channel 
Signal Source (RF IN) 
(l17)
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.
[Antenna] [CableTV
]
Set Channels Automatically (l17)
Preset Channel Captions (l18)
Manual Channel Captions (l18)
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting (l17)
∫Setup 
Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
[2 Hours] [6 Hours] [Off]
Remote Control Code (l19)
[Set Code 1
] [Set Code 2] [Set Code 3]
Clock Settings
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically (l46)
Set Clock Manually (l46)
Adjust Time Zone (l46)
This corrects the time set in Auto Clock Setting.
The status is not displayed on the Set Up menu when the Auto 
Clock Setting is not set.
[
j1] [0][i1]
Quick Start
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM°
°From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 
second after first pressing the [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] and then 
sequentially pressing the [¥, REC] (Quick Start Mode).
Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off if this is 
set to “On”.
[On
] [Off]
Restore Default Settings
This returns SETUP menus to default settings, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language.
[Yes] [No
]
∫Disc 
Settings for Playback
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Ratings (l42)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit]
: All DVD-Video can be played.
[1] to [7]: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
[0 Lock All]: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password]
[Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]
Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode
Select “Video Mode (Video On)” to play DVD-Video content on 
some DVD-Audio.
[Video Mode (Video On)] [Audio Mode (Video Off)
]
Audio Language
[English] [French] [Spanish] [Original] [Other ¢¢¢¢]
Subtitle Language
[Automatic] [English] [French] [Spanish] [Other ¢¢¢¢]
Menu Language
[English] [French] [Spanish] [Other ¢¢¢¢]
Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus. [DVD-V]
≥If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages 
are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on 
the disc will be played instead. 
Original
The original language of each disc will be selected. 
Other ¢¢¢¢
This is the language code setting. 
Input a code number with the numeric buttons. (l45, 
“Language code list”)
Automatic
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on 
the disc. 
Settings for Recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode 
(l25, “Recording modes and approximate recording times”).
[EP-Extended Play (6H)] [EP-Extended Play (8H)
]
Summary of settings
/
/
/
Video Mode 
(Video ON)The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” 
when you change the disc or turn the unit off.
EP-Extended 
Play (6H)You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB 
disc.
EP-Extended 
Play (8H)You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB 
disc.
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≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings. 
∫Video 
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. 
(l64, “Frame and field”)
[Automatic
] [Field] [Frame]
Black Level Control
Select “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control 
to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal. 
[Lighter] [Darker]
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT 
and S-VIDEO OUT terminal. 
[Lighter
][Darker]
Output Level (Component)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals. 
[Lighter] [Normal][Darker]
∫Audio 
Dynamic Range Compression
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range (l64) for easier listening in low volume.
[On] [Off
]
Select MTS
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP) 
when recording or transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) or +R. (You cannot select the audio type on the unit 
when recording audio to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or 
+R from an external device. Select it on the external device.)
[Main
] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through 
the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (l15).
Press [ENTER] to display the menu.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 
88.2 kHz.
≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above 
settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz 
or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
[On] [Off
]
Dolby Digital
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processes Dolby 
Digital signals on other connected equipment or to convert the 
signals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output. 
[Bitstream
][PCM]
DTS
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processes DTS 
signals on other connected equipment or to convert the signals to 
“PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output. 
[Bitstream
][PCM]
°Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be 
harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded 
properly on media such as mini discs.
FieldSelect if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
FrameSelect if you cannot see small text or fine patterns 
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
OnSignals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment cannot process 
signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 
88.2 kHz.)
OffSignals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment can process signals 
with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
BitstreamWhen you have connected the unit to a piece of 
equipment having Dolby Digital logo.
PCMWhen you have connected the unit to a piece of 
equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo
°.
BitstreamWhen you have connected the unit to a piece of 
equipment having DTS logo. 
PCMWhen you have connected the unit to a piece of 
equipment that doesn’t have DTS logo
°.
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≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings. 
∫Display
Status Messages 
Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.
[Automatic] [Off]
On-screen Language 
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.
[English] [Español] [Français]
Blue Background 
Select whether to show the blue background, normally shown when 
TV reception is poor.
[On
] [Off]
Front Display 
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
[Bright][Dim][Automatic]
∫TV Screen 
TV Type 
(l19)
Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. 
[Aspect 4:3 & 480i
] [Aspect 4:3 & 480p]
[Aspect 16:9 & 480i] [Aspect 16:9 & 480p]
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 
16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV. (l64)
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)
] [Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 
16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV. (l64)
[4:3] [Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] [Letterbox (Shrink to fit)
]
AutomaticThe display turns dark during play, and reappears 
momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit is 
turned off, the unit’s display disappears. While using 
this mode the standby power consumption can be 
reduced.
/
/
Pan and Scan 
(Stretch to fit)Video recorded for a widescreen is played with 
the sides cut off if Pan & Scan was specified.
If 16:9 software prohibits Pan & Scan, the 
image will appear in the letterbox style (with 
black bands above and below the picture) 
despite the setting here. 
Letterbox 
(Shrink to fit)Video recorded for a widescreen is played in 
the letterbox style. 
4:3Titles are played as recorded. 
Pan and Scan 
(Stretch to fit)Video recorded for a widescreen is played with 
the sides cut off.
Letterbox 
(Shrink to fit)Video recorded for a widescreen is played in 
the letterbox style. 
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance: 8277Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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“Clock settings” made here are applied to VHS as well.
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 “Setup” with [3, 
4] and press [2, 1].
[5]Select “Clock Settings” 
with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Clock Settings”.
[6]Select “Set Clock Automatically” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[7]Press [ENTER].
≥Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few hours 
in some cases. The following screen appears when setting is 
complete. 
≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or 
time zone adjust.
≥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 
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN]. ≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Clock Settings”.
Adjust the time zone (
j1 or i1) if it was not set correctly with auto 
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
[6]Select “Adjust Time 
Zone” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “j1” or “i1” 
with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Clock Settings”.
[6]Select “Set Clock Manually” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Use [2, 1] to select the item you want to 
change, and press [3, 4] 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 (labove)
[8]Press [ENTER]. 
≥The clock starts.
≥When you change the time zone, the recording times for titles 
recorded before the time zone adjustment also change to 
correspond to the new time zone. 
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
Clock Settings
PLAY
S
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
STATUS
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD DVD
STATUS RETURN FUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
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
Off Timer
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Remote Control CodeClock Settings
6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick StartRestore Default SettingsOn
SETUP
1Set Clock Automatically
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
7/15/2005 11:15 AM
DST................... On
Time Zone.......  CST
1Adjust Time Zone
1Set Clock Manually
Adjust Time  Zone
0j1
i1
Set Clock Manually
/:
/SAT PM Month Day Year
Hour Minute1
1
12 00 2000
DST Time ZoneOFFEST
ENTER
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By using the FUNCTIONS window you can access the main 
functions quickly and easily. 
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
≥Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
[2]Select an item with [3,4] and press [ENTER].
≥If you select “Other Functions”, press [3, 4] to select an item 
and press [ENTER].
∫To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
Status messages appear on the TV when operating the unit, to show 
you what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in.
Press [STATUS] to change the information 
displayed.
The display changes each time you press the button.
For example, DVD-RAM(1) Current medium
(2) Current recording or play status, input 
channel
≥Shows the current state of the unit and 
the input channel.
Rec.:Recording
Pause:Recording paused
Play:Playing
Play t1.3:Quick Viewing (Play k1.3)
;:Playing paused
5:Fast forwarding (5 speeds)6:Rewinding (5 speeds)
F:Slow-motion (5 speeds)G:Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)
Tray Open/Tray Close: 
Indicates the status of the disc tray
(3) Audio type (l23, 25)
(4) Available recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “2:34 XP” indicates 2 hours and 34 minutes in XP mode)
(5) The current date and time
(6) Elapsed play time
(7) Recording time
≥Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide to 
how much space has been used for recording on the disc.
FUNCTIONS window
Status displays
∫ Changing the information displayed
DV DDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMFU N CTIONS
Schedule
Dubbing
SCHEDULE12
3VCR Plus+
Other Functions PlaybackENTER
DUBBING
Cartridge Protection Off
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
2:34     XP 6/8    10:15 PM
T1     0:05.14  XP
T2     0:00.10  SP Remain    π
ππ
Rec.Play
DVD-RAM
Stereo
Rec.Play
DVD-RAM
Stereo
No display
∫ Display examples
Rec.Play
DVD-RAM
Stereo(1)
(2)
(3)
2:34     XP 6/8    10:15 PM
T1     0:05.14  XPT2    0:00.10  SP Remain    π
ππ(5)
(6)
(7)
(4)
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VHS
Playback
The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up, 
Insert a video cassette.
≥The unit is automatically turned on.
∫To eject a video cassette
≥You can eject a video cassette even when the unit is in standby mode. It switches back to 
standby once it ejects the video cassette.
For main unit
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[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2]Insert a recorded video cassette. 
(l48)
[3]Press [1, PLAY].
≥Play starts automatically if you insert a video cassette with the 
tab removed.
∫To pause play
Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart play.)
∫To stop play
Press [∫, STOP].
Note
≥When the unit is standby, an inserted video cassette can be played 
back by pressing [1, PLAY].
≥When the tape reaches its end, the unit automatically rewinds it to 
the beginning. This function does not work during scheduled 
recording, fast-forwarding and specified stop recording.
≥Jet Search, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically 
canceled after 10 minutes, and pause after 5 minutes.
≥When viewing a still picture or during slow playback, the picture 
that appears in VP mode may be distorted. 
≥When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VCR, it 
may be necessary to adjust the tracking (l50). In some cases the 
picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints. 
While stopped
Press [6] (backward)/[5] (forward).
During play
Tap or keep pressing [6] (backward)/[5] 
(forward).
≥If you keep pressing these buttons, normal playback restarts by 
releasing them.
≥Tap [1, PLAY] to restart normal playback. 
During play
Tap [6] (backward)/[5] (forward) twice. You 
can increase Cue/Review search speed.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart normal playback.
≥You can select search speed to view the recorded picture. (l54)
≥The picture recorded in EP or VP mode may be distorted if it is 
played at approx. 35 times speed. A vertical scroll may occur. It is 
not a malfunction but if it happens, change to approx. 27 times 
speed.
≥The picture may not be in color or may be distorted depending on 
the TV.During play
Press and hold [;, PAUSE] for about 2 seconds or 
more.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart normal playback. 
To perform a Higher Speed Rewind
Press [6JET REW].
The “J. REW” indication appears on the TV screen (except when the
remaining tape time indication appears).
≥Depending on the tape or an operating condition, the rewind speed
may change somewhat. 
≥The tape counter is reset to “0:00.00” when the tape is rewound to 
the beginning.
≥Depending on the tape, this function may not work. 
Playing a video cassette
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. the AV input) on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
S
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIP
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW JET REW
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
AUDIO
VCR Plus+
REWFF
PLAY
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VHS
DVD/VHS POWER 
Í
6 JET REW VHS
1 
;  ∫6, 5
Fast-forward/Rewind
Cue/Review
Jet Search
Slow
Jet Rewind
VHS
Playback
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It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system.
≥Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used.
≥It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is 
capable of.
≥It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit.
During play or while stopped 
Keep pressing [1, PLAY] for about 5 or 
more seconds.
≥The “RP” indication appears on the unit’s display.
≥At the end of the program, the tape rewinds to the 
beginning of the program and plays it again (it only 
works if there is at least 5 seconds blank space at the end of the 
program). This repeats until you cancel it.
∫ To restart normal playback
Press [1, PLAY].
∫To stop play
Press [∫, STOP].With the TP channel, you can play a tape with high image quality on 
a TV compatible with progressive output. 
Preparation
≥Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals (l15)
≥Select the TV type (l19, 45)
[1]Press [DVD].
[2]Press [INPUT SELECT] or [CH, W, X] to select 
the “TP” channel.
≥About “TP” channel (l58)
[3]Press [VHS] and press [1, PLAY].
≥Playing the tape with high image quality is initiated. 
Note
≥Set the TV’s aspect ratio according to the TV size. 
≥The TV must be compatible with progressive output. 
The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to 
do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other 
equipment.
During play
Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, r] or 
[TRACKING/V-LOCK, s].
Repeat until the noise disappears. 
Adjust the vertical synchronization to stop the picture from jiggling 
while paused.
While paused
Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, r] or 
[TRACKING/V-LOCK, s].
Repeat until the jiggling stops.
∫To return to auto tracking
Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK, r] and [TRACKING/V-LOCK, s] 
simultaneously.
∫To remove the noise from a paused picture
Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.
Note
≥This function may not work with some TV models and tapes.
≥You can also adjust the tracking and vertical synchronization with 
[CH, W, X] on the 
VHS side of the main unit. Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
Repeat Playback
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
PLAY
RECREC MODE
STATUS
CH
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
REC MODEDVD
VHS
STATUS TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
1 
;  ∫CH, W, X
TRACKING/
V-LOCK, r, s
CH, W, X
µ
VCR/TVVCR/TV
INPUT SELECT
Numeric
buttons
Playing a tape with high image quality
Adjusting the playback picture
∫ Manual tracking
∫ Vertical locking adjustment
VHS
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