Panasonic Dmr Es30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set,
set it (l46).
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental 
erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
[2]Press [CH, W, X] to select a TV channel.
≥If you keep pressing these buttons, the channels change 
quickly. 
To select channels with the numeric buttons:
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]
[3]Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode.
Each time you press the button:
SP>EP>VP
       ^-----------------}
[4]Press [¥, REC] to start recording.
∫To pause recording 
Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP]. 
Note
≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not
possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit. It 
records in the normal VHS system.
≥You cannot play VP recording on other equipment.
≥You cannot change channels while recording. You can change 
channels while in pause mode.
≥When recording is paused for 5 or more minutes, the unit returns
to stop mode.
∫To display the approximate remaining tape time
[1]Select “TAPE SELECT” from the VHS MENU and select the
corresponding tape length. (l54)
[2]Press [STATUS] several times.
The display changes as follows each time [STATUS] is pressed. 
Clock  ) Counter  ) Remaining tape time
^--------------------------------------------------------}≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending
on the tape used. 
Preparation
≥Press [VHS]. 
While recording
Press [¥, REC] to select recording time.
≥On the main unit, press [¥, REC] on the VHS side. 
The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
Counter (Cancel) # OFF 0:30 # OFF 1:00 # OFF 1:30
^------ OFF 4:00 ! OFF 3:00 ! OFF 2:00 !----------}
For your reference
≥This does not work during scheduled recording.
≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫, STOP]. 
Preparation
≥Connection (without Audio/Video cable)
-Make sure that the TV indicator is lit on the unit’s display. If it is 
not lit, press [VCR/TV] to light it.
≥Connection (with Audio/Video cable)
-Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.
Press TV’s [CH, W, X] to select a desired TV 
channel.
For your reference
≥You can also do this if the unit is making a scheduled recording.
≥The recording is not affected.
You can play or record discs while recording. The recording will not 
be affected.
≥DVD playback (l21)
≥DVD recording (l25)
-When a tuner channel is being recorded on VHS, you can only 
record the same channel on DVD.
Recording TV programs
∫ Recording procedures
Recording mode
SP: You can record the length shown on the tape.
EP: 3 times the length of SP mode.
VP: 5 times the length of SP mode.
≥To have a longer recording capacity, select “EP” or “VP”.
≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the 
tape for a long period, select “SP”.
≥The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment 
(“LP” lights on the unit’s display).
VP mode:
≥“VP” flashes on the unit’s display for 8 seconds after recording 
has started. 
≥A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played 
back by other VCRs. It is recommended to distinguish it from 
other tapes by writing “VP” on the tape label, etc.
≥It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing 
tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with 
some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (l50).
∫ Specifying the time when recording will 
stop
∫ Watching the TV while recording
∫ Playing/Recording DVD while VHS 
recording
VHS
Playback
Recording
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∫Scheduled recording automatically starts at the set 
time.
≥Scheduled recording can be started whether the unit is turned on or 
off. When the unit is turned off, the sound and the video cannot be 
outputted to the TV.
∫Scheduled recording for TV programs cannot be 
executed on both DVD and VHS at the same time.
Make sure the scheduled recording start times do not overlap on 
both DVD (l29) and VHS (l53) Scheduled Recording screens.
 When the scheduled recording settings overlap:
≥When the start time of both scheduled recordings is the same, the 
scheduled recording of DVD has priority. 
≥When the same tuner channels are specified in scheduled 
recordings on both VHS and DVD, only one scheduled recording 
can be started. 
≥When the interval between the first scheduled recording and the 
second scheduled recording on DVD is 1 minute or less as shown 
below, the second scheduled recording on DVD has priority over 
the scheduled recording on VHS even if its start time is later than 
the scheduled recording on VHS. 
When the scheduled recording settings of DVD and VHS are 
overlapped, the setting of DVD takes priority.
≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display of both sides in the standby mode. 
When the recording starts, “ ” on the recording side (DVD side) 
remains lit and the “ ” on the other side (VHS side) starts flashing.You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, 
set it (l46).
≥Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental erasure prevention 
tab. (l48)
≥Press [VHS].
Entering the PlusCode
® numbers is an easy way of scheduled 
recording. You can find these codes in TV listings in newspapers and 
magazines. 
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR 
Plusi system does not work. Program the scheduled recording 
manually (l53). 
[1]Press [VCR Plus_].
[2]Press the numeric buttons to enter the 
PlusCode number.
≥Press [2] to move back to correct a digit. 
[3]Press [ENTER].
≥ Confirm the program and correct it if necessary using [3, 4, 
2, 1]. (“Manual programming” l53, step 2)
≥“INVALID ENTRY” is displayed when you enter the wrong 
PlusCode number. Reenter the PlusCode number. 
[4]If the program is correct
Press [ENTER].
≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.
≥Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
[5]Press [RETURN].
Cautions for using scheduled recording 
on DVD and VHS
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+
COPYINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
 JET REWSCHEDULE
REC MODE
RETURN
VHS
VCR Plus+RESET
VHS
RETURNVCR Plusi
SCHEDULE
REC MODE∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Numeric
buttons
1 minute
4 CH
10 CH 2 CH
VHS DVD
Scheduled Recording
∫ Using VCR Plus_ system
VCR Plus+
R 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
ssssssss
SCHEDULED
RECORDINGR 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
 CH  DATE  ON  OFF  25 13WE 10:12 AM 10:30 AM S P
VHS
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≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the 
channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before scheduled 
recording starts.
[1]Press [SCHEDULE].
≥Make sure “NEW SCHEDULED RECORDING” is selected.
[2]Press [ENTER] to move and change the items 
using [3, 4, 2, 1]. 
≥You may also use the numeric buttons to enter “CH”. 
≥CH (Program Position/TV Station Name)
≥DATE
 You can also make a daily or weekly program.
≥ON (start time)/OFF (finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if 
you hold down the button.
≥Recording mode
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording 
mode.
SP,.EP,.VP,.A
°,.SP... (l51)
°Auto SP/EP mode (l right)
[3]Press [ENTER] when you have finished making 
changes.
≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.
≥“INVALID ENTRY” is displayed when you enter the wrong item. 
Reenter the item. 
≥To continue programming:
Select “NEW SCHEDULED RECORDING” and repeat steps 
2–3.
[4]Press [RETURN].
Note
≥“ ” and “1” flashes when the unit cannot perform scheduled 
recording (e.g., video cassette with no accidental erasure 
prevention tab or no video cassette in the cassette compartment).
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself 
when TV programs are recorded using VCR Plus_ system.
≥If you set (l46) “DST” (Daylight Saving Time) to “ON” when 
manually setting the clock, scheduled recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
∫To stop recording while a program is working
Press [∫, STOP], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the VHS of the main unit for 3 
or more seconds to stop recording.If, at the beginning of a scheduled recording, there is not enough 
tape remaining to complete the recording, the SP/EP function will 
automatically run the tape at EP speed for recording. This ensures 
that the entire program will be recorded. If EP mode is not enough to 
stretch the remaining tape to fit the whole program you will not be 
able to record the whole TV program.
≥It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.
≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l54)
≥Some tapes may not work correctly.
≥If the recording mode changes from SP to EP during a scheduled 
recording, some picture distortion occurs at that point.
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the scheduled 
recording list by pressing [SCHEDULE].
Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Press [SCHEDULE].
[2]Press [3, 4] to select a program.
[3]Press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] to delete,
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
or press [ENTER] to change.
The scheduled recording setting screen appears.
[4]If you press [ENTER] in step 3
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥Programs that failed to record are not deleted from the list 
immediately, but are deleted from the list automatically at 4 a.m. 
2days later.
∫ Manual programming
CH DATE ON  OFF 
  25  13WE  10:12 AM  10:30 AM  S P
  NEW SCHEDULED RECORDINGNEW SCHEDULED 
RECORDING is 
selected.
SCHEDULED
RECORDINGR 2 : 00   SP
10/13 WE    10:12 AM
CH DATE  ON  OFF ss ssss s : ss s : ss s s
Auto SP/EP mode
Check, change or delete programs
Scheduled recording
Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)1st program
(30 min.)
30 min. at SP 2nd program (60 min.)
15 min. 
at SP45 min. 
at EP
CH DATE  ON  OFF 
  6  SA  11:00 PM  12:00 PM  S P
  25  13WE  10:12 AM  10:30 AM  S P
  NEW SCHEDULED RECORDING
VHS
Recording
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Convenient functions
The unit automatically records special index signals on the tape 
every time a recording is started. The index search function makes 
use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired 
program quickly and easily.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
≥Insert a recorded video cassette.
While stopped or during normal play
Press [: ] or [ 9].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
∫To cancel the index search
Press [∫, STOP].
Note
≥You can search up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both 
directions.
≥When you press either one of the buttons too much, you can 
control the number of skips by pressing the opposite button.
≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal 
is located.
≥This feature may not work correctly if the index signals are too 
close together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.
[1]While stopped
Press [VHS MENU].
[2]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item.
[3]Use [2, 1] to change the setting. 
∫To exit the settings screen
Press [VHS MENU].
This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For 
details on menu operation (l above).
≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings.
∫VHS MENU
OSD 
(l55)
[ON
] [OFF]
TAPE SELECT
Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct 
remaining time.
[T120
] [T160] [T180]
[T120]: T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes
[T160]: T140 and T160 tapes
[T180]: T180 tapes
BLUE BACK
[ON] [OFF]
JET SEARCH (l49)
Set the speed for JET SEARCH when playing EP and VP tapes.
≥It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP mode at 
approx. 27 or 35 times speed.
[k27] [k35
]
≥Select [k27] if the picture is poor at [k35].
VHS Index Search System (VISS)
∫Index signals are recorded in the following cases.
≥When a recording is started by pressing [¥, REC].
≥When scheduled recording is started.
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+
COPYINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
 JET REW
SKIP/INDEX
REC
TOP MENUVHS MENU
VHS
RESET
VHS
VHS MENU AUDIO
STATUS ∫
3, 4, 2, 1
:, 9
µ
STATUS
AUDIO
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
∫ Common procedures
1Summary of settings
ONMessages appear on the TV screen for about 
5 seconds after you perform operations.
≥The on-screen display will always appear on the TV 
screen during rewind, Jet Rewind and fast forward.
OFFMessages do not appear.
ONThe screen shows a blue background when you play 
unrecorded portions.
OFFThe blue background function does not work.
VHS MENU
SELECT
END:          j/i: 
: VHS  MENUOSD    ¥ ON  OFF
TAPE SELECT
 
¥ T120 T160  T180
BLUE BACK     ¥ ON OFF
JET SEARCH    t 27 ¥ t 35
VHS
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To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS MENU” to 
“ON”. (l54)
Press [STATUS].
The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 
5 seconds. 
Note
≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. 
≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback 
tape or the input signal. When a stereo and/or SAP broadcast is received, “STEREO” or 
“SAP” lights to show the type of broadcast. 
While playing tapes
Press [AUDIO].
≥The audio changes as follows:
Stereo > Mono L > Mono R > No display (Normal audio track)
       ^------------------------------------------------------------}
∫While watching TV:
You cannot change audio. 
When a stereo broadcast or SAP broadcast is recorded and played 
back on the unit, stereo sound will be automatically selected in the 
case of a stereo broadcast and SAP sound will be automatically 
selected in the case of a dual-sound broadcast (Mono and SAP or 
Stereo and SAP). 
≥This function may not work properly if the program is played back 
from a mid point. In a case like this, press [AUDIO] and select the 
right sound. 
≥The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded 
using external equipment. 
Various on-screen display indications
1Channel display
2Stereo/Mono/SAP indication
Indicates whether a program is broadcast in stereo, mono 
or SAP.
3Audio indicators (appear only in playback)
The Left (Mono L) and Right (Mono R) indicators show 
which sound mode is selected as follows:
Stereo: Stereo indicators appear.
Mono L: The Mono L indicator appears. 
Mono R: The Mono R indicator appears. 
Normal: Neither the L nor R indicator appears.
4Operation status display
5Shows the time and tape counter
Pressing [STATUS] once makes the on-screen display 
appear. After that, press the button repeatedly to change 
the display as follows:
Present time > Tape counter > Remaining tape time
   ^-----------------------------------------------------------------}
During Index search: “S 01” to “S 20” is displayed.
During Jet Rewind: “J. REW” is displayed.
≥Press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] to reset the tape counter 
(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. The tape counter is 
automatically reset to “0:00.00” when inserting a video 
cassette.
≥The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if 
you set the wrong tape time in “TAPE SELECT” in the 
“VHS MENU” and if the tape is of poor quality.
6Cassette-in indicator
Shows whether you have inserted a video cassette.
7Recording mode indicator (l51)
CH 1
STEREO
Mono L0:00.22
;¥ SP 1
123 4 5
6
7
Changing audio
Auto Bilingual Choice Function
VHS
Convenient 
functions
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DV D / V H S
Transferring (Dubbing)
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on the unit.
You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.
Before transferring (dubbing)
DirectionType of transfer (dubbing) you wantSuitable methodsFromTo
VHSDVD-RAM, DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, or +R
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the selected start 
point to the end of the tapeOne Touch Transfer 
(l57)
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the selected start 
point to the end of the tape
≥When you want to transfer (dub) to fit in the remaining 
capacity of the disc
≥When you want to transfer (dub) while checking the video 
and the audio to select the desired partGUI Transfer (l57)
Manual Transfer (l58)
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(DVD Video Recording 
format)VHS
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (dub) a whole disc
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the beginning of the 
selected title to the end of the discOne Touch Transfer 
(l59)
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (dub) multiple titles or playlists 
in combination
≥When you want to transfer (dub) while checking the video 
and the audio to select the desired partGUI Transfer (l60)
Manual Transfer (l62)
DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) or +RVHS
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (dub) a whole disc
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the beginning of the 
selected title to the end of the discOne Touch Transfer 
(l59)
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (dub) while checking the video 
and the audio to select the desired partManual Transfer (l62)
Finalized DVD-R, DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format), 
+R, +RW or DVD-Video 
on sale that are not copy-
protected, etc.VHS
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one buttonCannot transfer
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (dub) whole of a disc
≥When you want to transfer only for the specified time
≥When you want to transfer (dub) while checking the video 
and the audio to select the desired partDVD-Video Transfer 
(l61)
Manual Transfer (l62)
∫Caution for transfer (dubbing) from VHS to DVD
≥Copy-protected video tapes cannot be dubbed. Most video tapes 
are copy-protected to prevent illegal reproduction and they 
cannot be recorded.
≥When a copy-protected tape is inserted, a message appears on 
the display and the recording stops on the spot.
≥If a part of a tape recorded in VP mode is dubbed to disc, noise 
may appear at the beginning of the dubbed part.
Only the following operations are allowed while transferring 
(dubbing):
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch or GUI Transfer) by pressing and 
holding [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch or Manual Transfer) by pressing 
[∫, STOP].
≥Turning the unit on/off (One Touch Transfer)
When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following operations 
also start automatically
≥“OSD” on VHS MENU ) “OFF” (l54) (One Touch, GUI or 
Manual Transfer)
≥Recording channel indicator on DVD ) “TP” (One Touch or GUI 
Transfer)
∫Caution for transfer (dubbing) from DVD to VHS
≥Copy-protected discs cannot be dubbed. Most discs are copy-
protected to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be 
recorded.
Only the following operations are allowed while transferring 
(dubbing):
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch or GUI Transfer) by pressing and 
holding [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch or Manual Transfer) by pressing 
[∫, STOP].
≥Turning the unit on/off (One Touch Transfer)
When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following operations 
also start automatically
≥“Status Messages” on Display ) “Off” (l45) (One Touch, GUI 
or Manual Transfer)
≥Recording channel indicator on VHS ) “DC” (One Touch or GUI 
Transfer)
≥Audio output when playing back DVD ) Stereo (L R) [RAM] 
(One Touch, GUI or Manual Transfer)
When the “PB” indication flashes on the DVD side of the units 
display, the playback location of the disc is recorded by the 
Resume Function (l21). If you start transferring (dubbing) at this 
time, the transfer (dubbing) is executed from the top of the title 
which contains the starting position of playback to the end of the 
disc.
VHSDVD
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can transfer (dub) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° with 
one stroke of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (Dubbing), programs are automatically 
transferred (dubbed) onto the disc from the location of playback at 
the time when the transfer (dubbing) of the tape starts.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it. (l8, 47)
≥Select the recording mode. (l25)
≥When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, select the 
audio to be recorded on disc in “Select MTS” in the “SETUP” menu. 
(l44) [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
VHS
≥
Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied (l48).
[1]While both DVD and VHS are stopped
Press and hold [“ DVD, DUBBING] for about 3 
seconds or more (until “START” on the unit’s 
display terminates flashing).
On the main unit, press [“ DVD].
≥Check if transfer (dubbing) starts properly.
≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit 
lights.
≥
Dub is automatically completed when the tape 
reaches its end or the disc becomes full.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) in the middle
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds 
or more.Note
≥While One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) is activated, a scheduled 
recording cannot be started.
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is not started or not executed, the 
“DUBBING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is 
properly prepared.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can transfer (dub) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc°° from 
the location° of playback as of the transfer (dubbing) start of the tape.°When you set the recording mode to “FR” and “Time Limit” to “Off”, 
you can transfer (dub) the whole tape from the beginning to the 
end. (l58)
°°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it. (l8, 47)
≥When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, select the 
audio to be recorded on discs in “Select MTS” in the “SETUP” 
menu. (l44) [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
VHS
≥
Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied (l48).
[1]Press [DVD].
[2]
While both DVD and VHS are stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[3]
Select “DUBBING” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Set the transfer 
(dubbing) direction.
≥“Set “Source” to “VHS”.
≥If you are not going to change 
the dub direction, press [4], 
then skip to step 5.
∫To change the setting
(1)Make sure “Dubbing Direction” is selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “Source” is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Press [3, 4] to select “VHS” and press [ENTER].
≥When you set “Source” to “VHS”, “DVD” is automatically 
selected on “Destination”.
(4)Press [2].
(5)Press [4].
[5]Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change 
the recording mode, press [4], 
then skip to step 6.
∫To change the setting
(1)Make sure “Mode” is selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “Recording Mode” is selected and press [ENTER].
Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS
∫ One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (VHSlDV D)
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERF. R E CDUBBINGDVD
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVDDVD
∫
“ DVDRETURN FUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
VHSDVD
VHS DVDCHRECDUBBING/k1.3
DUBBING indicator
∫Dividing a title to be dubbed
In One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS to DVD, the title is 
divided by index signal detected and then recorded. You can 
search desired titles with Direct Navigator’s Title View (l33) after 
transfer (dub) to DVD.
≥Titles recorded within 15 minutes (25 minutes in VP mode) of 
each other may not be divided properly.
≥The recording time may become longer than the original title 
depending on the number of index signals.
If you want to transfer (dub) without dividing the contents into 
titles, follow the methods below.
≥Set “Time Limit” to “On” on the GUI transfer (l below).
≥Manual transfer (l58).
∫ GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer 
(Dubbing)
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing DirectionSource
Destination
Mode
DVD
VHS
VHS-VideoSP
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing DirectionFormat
VHS-Video
SP
Recording ModeMode
Time LimitVHS
DVD
VHS-Video
Off SP
VHSDVD
Transferring 
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(3)Select recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or FR) with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
≥About FR mode (lbelow)
(4)Press [2].
(5)Press [4].
[6]Set the time limit.
≥If you are not going to change 
the recording time, press [4], 
then skip to step 7.
∫To change the setting
(1)Make sure “Time Limit” is 
selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “Time Limit” is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Select time limit (“On” or “Off”) with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥“When you select “Off”, proceed to Step (6) below.
(4)Press [3, 4] to select “Set time” and press [ENTER].
(5)Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4] to 
set the recording time, and then press [ENTER].
≥You can also set the set time with the numeric buttons.
≥Maximum recording time is 8 hours.
(6)Press [2].
(7)Press [4].
[7]Make sure “Start 
Dubbing” is selected 
and press [ENTER].
≥The confirmation screen 
appears.
[8]Select “Yes” with [2] 
and press [ENTER].
≥Transfer (dubbing) is started.
≥Transfer (dubbing) is automatically stopped when the tape 
reaches the end or the remaining capacity of the disc is filled. 
(A message appears on the TV screen and then disappears a 
few seconds later.)
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) in the middle
Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can transfer (dub) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° by 
specifying the recording parts while watching them.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it. (l8, 47)
VHS
≥Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied. 
(l48)
≥Check the channel. If “DC” channel is selected, transfer (dubbing) 
does not work properly.
-When the “DC” channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select the 
“TP” channel on DVD.
[1]Press [VHS] and press [1, PLAY].
≥Start playing the video cassette and find the start point of the 
recording.
≥Select the audio to be played (the audio to be recorded) 
beforehand.
≥The audio from the TV is recorded. To record your favorite 
audio, select the audio by pressing [AUDIO]. (l55)
[2]Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the 
recording.
[3]Press [DVD].
[4]Select “TP” channel with [INPUT SELECT] or 
[CH, W, X].
≥The VHS picture is displayed on the TV.
[5]Press [REC MODE] to select the recording 
mode. 
(l25)
[6]Press [¥, REC].
≥Disc recording and VHS play start at the same time.
Note
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is already started, you can switch the 
DVD/VHS output manually.∫About FR Mode
When “Time Limit” is set to “Off” in Step 6 above:
≥The recording mode is automatically selected by estimating the 
remaining capacity of the disc for transfer (dubbing) of only the 
recorded parts in the video cassette (unrecorded parts will not 
be recorded).
≥When you press [ENTER] to start transfer (dub), the tape is 
automatically fast-forwarded to the end and then fast-rewound to 
the beginning before the transfer (dubbing) is actually started. It 
may take time to start transfer (dub). If the remaining capacity of 
the disc is insufficient, the transfer (dubbing) will be stopped in 
the middle.
≥The recording is divided into titles every time the tape index 
signals are detected.
When “Time Limit” is set to “On” in Step 6 above:
≥The recording mode is automatically determined by estimating 
the remaining capacity of the disc for transfer (dubbing) of the 
contents equivalent to the recording time set from the start point 
of the transfer (dubbing) on the video cassette (unrecorded parts 
will also be recorded).
≥The recording is not divided into titles.
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing DirectionTime Limit
Current Capacity:    2:00
Off
Mode
Time LimitVHS
DVD
VHS-Video
Off SP
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Press ENTER to start dubbing. Mode
Time Limit
VHS
DVD
VHS-Video
1:15 SP
Start DubbingENTER
∫ Manual Transfer (Dubbing)
To pause or stop Manual Transfer (Dubbing)
You cannot stop or pause DVD and VHS at the same time.
∫To pause or stop recording
Press [DVD] and [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].
∫To pause or stop play
Press [VHS] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].
∫About TP channel
(TP: Dubbing input channel)
When the TP channel is selected, it becomes possible for DVD to 
receive audio and video signals from VHS. This enables dubbing 
from VHS to DVD.
≥The TP channel can be selected by pressing [DVD] and pressing 
[INPUT SELECT] or [CH, W, X] several times.
≥When you play back a tape after turning the channel to “TP”, the 
picture on VHS is displayed on the TV screen. Utilizing this 
feature, you can enjoy the picture on the tape in progressive 
output. (l50)
≥Compared to the TP channel, the DC channel enables VHS to 
receive audio and video signals from DVD.
≥When the DC channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select the 
TP channel on DVD.
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You can transfer (dub) titles recorded on a disc° onto a tape with one 
touch of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (dubbing), all contents on the disc are 
automatically dubbed onto the tape.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) onto tape are [RAM] [-R] 
[-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›].
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l8).
VHS
≥ Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. 
(l55)
≥Select the recording mode. (l51)
[1]Press and hold [VHS —, DUBBING] for about 3 
seconds or more (until “START” on the unit’s 
display terminates flashing).
On the main unit, press [VHS —].
≥Check if transfer (dubbing) starts properly.
≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit 
lights.
≥Dubbing is automatically completed when 
playback of the disc is finished or the tape 
reaches its end.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) in the middle
Press [∫, STOP].
Note
≥While One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) is activated, a scheduled 
recording cannot be started.
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is not started or not executed, the 
“DUBBING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is 
properly prepared.
≥If you start transfer (dubbing) when “PB” is blinking on the unit’s 
display, the DVD is dubbed from the beginning of the title which 
you stopped.
Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD
∫ One Touch Transfer (dubbing) 
(DVDlVHS)
SLOW/
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
INPUT SELECT
AUDIO
VHSDVD
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT STATUS DISPLAY
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
 JET REW
RECREC MODE
DUBBINGVHS
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
VCR Plus+
 JET REW
SKIP/INDEX
PLAY
RETURN
VHS
DVD
AUDIO
RETURN
INPUT SELECT
REC MODE 1 
;  ∫CH, W, X
µ
VHS — :, 9
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
VHSDVD
VHS DVDCHRECDUBBING/k1.3
DUBBING indicator 
∫When you transfer (dub) a whole disc
Make sure that the DVD is stopped.
≥When “PB” flashes on the unit’s display of the DVD side, resume 
function is activated. 
In this case, press [∫, STOP] to de-activate it. (l21)
∫When you transfer (dub) a title from the beginning of 
the selected title to the end of the disc
∫When you transfer (dub) a playlist from the 
beginning of the selected playlist to the last playlist
Press [1, PLAY] to play back the desired title or playlist 
(l37). 
≥You can transfer (dub) (a title or playlist) while playback is 
paused by pressing [;, PAUSE].
≥You cannot transfer (dub) the playlist which is longer than 
8 hours. (When you transfer (dub) multiple playlists, the playlist 
which is longer than 8 hours is omitted.)
∫About Recording VISS (l54)
In One Touch Dubbing from DVD to VHS, the index signal is 
automatically recorded for each title. You can search desired titles 
with [: ] or [ 9].
≥Index signals will not be recorded automatically in the manual 
transfer (dubbing) function (l62). If you want to record index 
signals, press [¥, REC] on the remote controller at the position 
you want while transferring (dubbing) in VHS mode (l10).
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[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
You can transfer (dub) multiple titles or playlists recorded on a disc 
onto a tape in combination.
°Available discs for transfer (dub) onto tape are [RAM] [-RW‹VR›].
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l8).
VHS
≥ Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
≥
Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. (l55)
[1]Press [DVD].
[2]
While both DVD and VHS are stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[3]
Select “DUBBING” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Set “Dubbing Direction”.
≥Set “Source” to “DVD”.
≥If you are not going to change the dub direction, press [4], 
then skip to step 5.
∫To change the setting
(1)Make sure “Dubbing Direction” is selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “Source” is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Press [3, 4] to select “DVD” 
and press [ENTER].
≥
When you set “Source” to 
“DVD”, “VHS” is automatically 
selected on “Destination”.
(4)Press [2].
(5)Press [4].
[5]Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change 
the recording mode, press [4], 
then skip to step 6.
∫To Change the setting
(1)Make sure “Mode” is selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “Recording Mode” is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Select recording mode (SP, EP or VP) with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
(4)Press [2].
(5)Press [4].
[6]Register titles and playlists for transfer 
(dubbing).
≥If you are going to transfer a registered list without making any 
changes to it, press [4], then skip to step 7.
∫To set for the 
registration
(1)Make sure “Create List” is 
selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “New Entry (Total 
= 0)” is selected and press 
[ENTER].
(3)Press [VHS —/A] to select 
“Video” or press [“ DVD/B] to 
select “Playlists”.
≥You can also select the view 
by selecting “Other View” 
from the SUB MENU.
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Make sure “Other View” is 
selected and press 
[ENTER] twice.
(4)Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select 
the title or playlist and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can register multiple 
titles or playlists to the 
dubbing list by repeating the 
above steps 2-4.
(Dubbing list display and 
convenient functions: l61)
≥“To show other pages” l 
below
≥“Multiple editing”l below
(5)Press [2].
≥Before pressing [2], make 
sure that the value on 
“Dubbing list” is smaller than the value on “Current 
Remaining”.
(6)Press [4].
[7]When you finish creating the 
dubbing list,
Make sure to select 
“Start Dubbing” and 
press [ENTER].
≥The confirmation screen 
appears.
[8]Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥Transfer (dubbing) is started.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) in the middle
Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
∫ GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer 
(Dubbing)
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
ABVHS DVDAB
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
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
 JET REW
SKIP/INDEX
PLAY
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
DVD
SSUB MENU
DVD
SUB MENU
VHS —/A :, 9
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
RETURN 1 
;  ∫
“ DVD/B
Numeric
buttons
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing DirectionSource
Destination
Mode
DVD
VHS
VHS-VideoSP
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing DirectionFormat
Video
SP
Recording ModeMode
Create List
DVD
VHS
Video
0 SP
Various operations
∫To show other pages
Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP].
≥Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER] to show other pages.
∫Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Video” and “Playlists” tab, the 
check mark is canceled.
≥Titles or playlists are registered to the dubbing list in ascending 
order of title number.
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
New Entry (Total = 0)  Current  Remaining:  6:00
  Dubbing List:  0:00 (  0%)Mode
Create List
DVD
VHS
Video
0 SPTitle Name No. Size
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing Direction Current  Remaining:  6:00
  Dubbing List:  0:00 (  0%)
ModeDVD
VHS
VideoSPTitle Name No. SizeNew Entry (Total = 0)
- -
Create ListDVD-RAM- -0807
10  10/25 Mon
1238   10/25 Mon
ABC
Playlists Video2:00 (SP)
- -
Create List
Previous Page 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
0807
Select Previous NextSUB MENU
10  10/25 Mon
1238   10/25 Mon
ABC
ENTER
Playlists Video2:00 (SP)
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Page 01/01
Create a dubbing list.  Current  Remaining:  6:00
  Dubbing List:  2:30 (42%)
Mode
Create List
DVD
VHS
VideoSP
Start Dubbing
Title Name No.
01
022:00 SP (33%)
0:30 SP ( 7%)ABC
123 Size
New Entry (Total = 2)
SUB MENUENTER
Registered titles
DUBBING
Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Press ENTER to start dubbing.Mode
Create List
DVD
VHS
Video
2 SP
Start DubbingENTER
VHSDVD
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