Panasonic Dmr Es35 Operating Instructions Manual

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Entering text
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
[RAM]Characters
≥Title 64
≥Title (scheduled recording) 44
≥Playlist 64
≥Disc 64
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]Characters
≥Title 44
≥Disc 40
Note
≥If a name is long, only part of it is displayed on the title list (l38) 
and the playlist screen (l42).
Preparation
≥Insert a recorded disc.
≥Release protection (Disc l53, title l39, cartridge l53). [RAM]
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT]. 
[1]Show Enter Name screen.[2]Use
 [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you 
want to enter and press [ENTER]. 
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field 
and press [;, PAUSE].
≥Using the numeric buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”. 
(1)Press 7 to move to the 7th row.
(2)Press 7 twice to highlight “R”.
(3)Press [ENTER].
≥To enter space
Press [¢, CANCEL] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Save/recall phrased (lbelow)
[3]After you have finished naming
Press [∫, STOP].
The title is entered and the screen disappears.
∫To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
≥Characters will not be saved.
For your reference
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU 
after finalization (l55). When entering a title name, the name that 
will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Top Menu 
Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.
Entering text
Refer to the following pages regarding display of the Enter Name 
Screen.
≥Title (l39)
≥Title (scheduled recording) (l28)
≥Disc (l53)
≥Playlist (l42)
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
DRIVE
SELECT
¥
SUB MENU
∫1
RETURN
REC MODE
FUNCTIONS
INPUT
SELECT
:, 9
; 
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
CH, W, XNumeric
buttons
_Title Name
12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$&
klON@
n]_o[
Space
Set
Erase
PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`^| 
! ?\
   .
   ,

:
;π
;
ENTER
1234567890
Phrase SavePhrase List
Name field: shows the text you have entered
∫To save phrases
You can save frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
≥After entering the phrase (step 1 to 2, “Entering text”)
[1]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Phrase Save” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [9, SKIP] to select “Phrase Save”.
[2]Press [2, 1] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].
≥Press [RETURN] to cancel.
∫To recall a saved phrases
[1]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Phrase List” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] to select “Phrase List”.
[2]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the phrase to be recalled and 
press [ENTER].
∫To erase saved phrases
[1]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Phrase List” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] to select “Phrase List”.
[2]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the phrase to be erased.
[3]Press [SUB MENU] to show “Erase Phrase” and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [RETURN].
NO
JKL
M
PQRS
TUV
5
6
7
8
777
_Title Name
12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I g67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$&Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)1234
Transferring (Copying)/Entering text
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Deleting title
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l 53, cartridge l53). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc (l22).
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain 
before proceeding.
≥You cannot delete while recording.
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase after 
deletion.
≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases when the last 
recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase 
slightly when other titles are deleted.)
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Press [
3, 4] to select “Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Press [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press 
[ENTER]
.
[4]Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Once title is deleted, it cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
[1]During Play
Press [DELETE].
[2]Press [
2] to select 
“Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
For your reference
≥You cannot delete while recording or transferring (copying).
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase after 
erasing.
≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases when the last 
recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase 
slightly when other titles are deleted.)
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
DRIVE
SELECT
DELETE
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
:, 9
; 
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Selecting recorded titles to delete
–Delete Navigator
∫To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
∫Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
Deleting title during play
- -
DELETE Navigator Title View
Previous Page 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
0807
10  10/23 Mon 8   10/23 Mon
DeleteSelectPrevious NextSUB MENU
07
Delete Title
Delete Cancel
0 : 58(SP)Corresponding playlists chapters will be deleted.
Time remaining  
after deletion
ENTER
Date 10/ 23/2007 Mon
Channel 12Start 12:00 AM
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DVD Management
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l right, cartridge lright). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc (l22).
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. 
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “DVD 
Management” with [
3, 
4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item and press 
[ENTER].
You can change various settings.
≥After this operation, follow the desired operation.
∫To stop to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
[4]Select “Disc Name” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Refer to “Entering text” (l51).
≥The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.
≥With a finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top 
Menu.[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
This allows you to protect the whole disc from accidental erasure 
and release disc protection.
[4]Select “Disc Protection” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Select “Yes” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥To protect
≥To release protection
∫Protection of cartridge disc
You can protect the contents of your discs.
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect 
position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase 
from the disc.
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
[4]Select “Delete All Titles” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Select “Yes” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
[6]Select “Start” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥A message appears when finished.
[7]Press [ENTER].
Notes
≥Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
Providing a disc with a name
DVD-RAMFUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off 
Disc Protection Off
Program
CopyOther Functions
ENTER
RETURN
delete
PlaybackPlaylist
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
DVD Management
e.g., [RAM]
Titles 7DVD
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Delete All TitlesFormat Disc (DVD)
Used Time  0 : 58Free Time 0 : 42 (SP)
Disc ProtectionOff
DVD-RAMTitles 7DVD
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Finalize
Used Time  0 : 58Free Time 0 : 42 (SP)
To p  M e n uPlayback will start with:
DVD-R
ENTERENTER
e.g., [RAM]e.g., [-R]
Titles 7DVD
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Used Time 0 : 58Free Time  0 : 42 (SP)
Disc Protection
DVD-RAM
On
Movie
Setting the protection
Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete All Titles
Disc Protection
Set disc protection.
Note: Protected discs cannot be renamed
or have their content changed,
but can still be re-formatted.
Ye s N o
Titles 7DVD
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Delete All TitlesFormat Disc (DVD)
Used Time 0 : 58Free Time  0 : 42 (SP)
Disc Protection
DVD-RAM
On
ENTER
Disc Protection
Cancel disc protection.
All write restrictions will
be removed.
Ye s N o
Titles 7DVD 
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Delete All TitlesFormat Disc (DVD)
Used Time 0 : 58Free Time  0 : 42 (SP)
Disc Protection
DVD-RAM
Off
ENTER
PROTECT
Deleting title/DVD Management
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DVD Management
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
[4]Select “Format Disc ( DVD )” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[5]Select “Yes” with [
2] and press [ENTER]. 
[6]Select “Start” with [
2] and press [ENTER]. 
≥Formatting starts.
≥A message appears when formatting is finished.
Notes
≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however it may take 
up to a maximum of 70 minutes [RAM].
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
formatting. This can render the disc unusable.
[7]Press [ENTER].
To stop formatting [RAM]
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
Notes
≥When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be 
possible to use it on any other equipment.
≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.
≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.
≥The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (l53) is 
switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.
≥The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format 
discs the unit cannot use.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this 
before finalizing the disc.
[4]Select “Playback will start with:” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[5]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item and press 
[ENTER].
≥DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
≥First Title on DVD:The disc content is played without 
displaying the top menu.
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/ INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
RETURN
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Deleting all contents of a disc
–Format Disc ( DVD )
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), 
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before 
proceeding.
The contents are deleted when you format a disc even if you have 
set protection.
Selecting whether to show the Top 
Menu first
–Playback will start with:
Format Disc (DVD)
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Do you want to continue?
Ye s N oe.g.; [RAM]
Format Disc (DVD)
Protected contents will be erased too.
Are you sure you want to continue?
Start Cancel
Playback will start with:
DVDs Top  MenuFirst Title on DVD
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[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
≥Make selection from “Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first 
–Playback will start with:” before finalizing the disc. (l54)
You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R 
or +R DL on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit, 
effectively making it into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video 
standards.
The menu you create with the unit can also be used on DVD players.
[4]Select “Finalize” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[5]Select “Yes” with [
2] and press [ENTER]. 
[6]Select “Start” with [
2] and press [ENTER]. 
≥Finalizing starts.
≥You cannot cancel finalizing.
≥A message appears when finalizing is finished.
Notes
≥Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 
15 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc. 
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes)
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
finalizing. This can render the disc unusable.
[7]Press [ENTER].
Notes
≥When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may 
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen 
(approximately 4 times).
≥After finalizing
-The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit 
it. [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL]
-You can record and edit the disc after formatting (l54) although 
it becomes play-only after finalizing. [-RW‹V›]
-DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL 
finalized on the unit may not be playable on other players 
depending on the condition of the recording.
-There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters 
during play.
-Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters° ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] 8 
minutes).
°This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode 
of recording.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
For U.S.A.:http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
For Canada:http://www.panasonic.ca[-R]DL] [+R]DL]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layer of recording surface on 
one side. this unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers. 
Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You 
must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. 
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (edition is still 
available. You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before 
proceeding.
[4]Press [3, 4] to select “Close First Layer” and 
press [ENTER].
[5]Press [
2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
[6]Press [
2, 1] to select “Start” and press 
[ENTER].
Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum of 
30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first layer.
Note
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while closing the 
layer. This will render the disc unusable.
[7]Press [ENTER].
∫To confirm the layer you can record
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you can 
record.
Notes
≥You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
≥By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been 
recorded on the second layer by other equipment.
[+RW]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”.
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top menu is a convenient 
function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a 
+RW disc on other equipment.
[4]Press [3, 4] to select “Create DVD Top Menu” 
and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [
2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
[6]Press [
2, 1] to select “Start” and press 
[ENTER].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
[7]Press [ENTER].
≥Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, 
create the menu again.
≥You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.
Enabling discs to be played on other 
equipment
–Finalize
Finalize
Finalizing will take approximately 
≤ minutes.
Do you want to continue? (Required for
playback on compatible DVD players.)
Ye s N o
Finalize
Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, titles cannot be added  
to the disc.
Continue finalizing the disc?
Start Cancel
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual-
or double-layer on single side) discs to 
be recordable
–Close First Layer
Creating Top Menu
–Create DVD Top Menu
Titles 7DVD
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Finalize
Used Time  0 : 58Free Time 0 : 42 (SP) 
Of the first layer
Top MenuPlayback will start with:
DVD-R DL
ENTER
Close First Layer
DVD Management
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Changing the unit’s settings
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 screenPress [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change 
is not activated until you press [ENTER].
∫To exit the screenPress [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
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
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 ratingsThe password screen is shown when you select “Ratings” (l right)
[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.This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For 
details on menu operation. (lleft)
≥Underlined items are the factory default settings.
≥ indicates settings effective for both DVD and 
VHS.
≥ indicates settings effective for DVD only.
≥ indicates settings effective for VHS 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)
∫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 (l20)
Set Clock Manually (l17)
Adjust Time Zone (l20)
This corrects the time set in Auto Clock Setting.
The status is not displayed on the Setup 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 (“Entering a password (Ratings)” l left)
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)
]
Common procedures
Entering a password (Ratings)
No DiscFUNCTIONS No Disc
Program
CopyOther Functions
ENTER
RETURN
(1) (2) (3)
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
VHS ENTER Audio
Display
TV Screen
SetupOff TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings
Restore Default Settings6 Hours
Set Code 1
Quick Start
On(1) Menus
(2) Items
(3) Options
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.
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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. 
(l58, “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 (l24, “Recording modes and approximate recording times (DVD)”).
[EP-Extended Play (6H)] [EP-Extended Play (8H)]
∫Video 
Still Mode (paused video)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. 
(l68, “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/PB/PR) terminals. 
[Lighter] [Normal
][Darker]
∫Audio 
Dynamic Range Compression
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range (l68) for easier listening in low volume.
[On] [Off
]
Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP) 
when recording or transferring (copying) 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.
Select Audio Channel for DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV 
in terminal. (l50)
[Stereo 1
] [Stereo 2] [Mix]
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.
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
°.
Stereo 1Records audio (L1, R1)
Stereo 2Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) 
subsequent to original recording.
MixRecords both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
Changing the unit’s settings
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Changing the unit’s settings
≥ 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]
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
[Bright
][Dim][Automatic]
∫TV Screen 
TV Type 
(l18) 
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. (l68)
[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. (l68)
[4:3 Aspect] [Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)
]
∫VHS 
Select Tape Length
Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct 
remaining time.
[T120
] [T160] [T180]
Jet Search (l34)
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] [k
35]
≥Select [k27] if the picture is poor at [k35].
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. 
4:3 AspectTitles 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. 
T120T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes
T160T140 and T160 tapes
T180T180 tapes
/
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
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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Messages
On the unit’s display Page
On the TVPage
H, F
(“” stands for a number.)≥An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the 
items in the “Error messages” section and the “Troubleshooting guide”. If the service number still 
does not disappear after the check, follow the Reset procedure described below.
Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” l62)
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.–
–
 SET 
(“” stands for a number.)≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. 19
HARD ERR≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was 
purchased.–
NoREAD≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
≥You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [
						

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Frequently asked questions
Set upPage
DiscPage
RecordingPage
What equipment is 
necessary to play multi 
channel surround sound?≥DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a 
Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder.
≥DVD-Audio:
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.15
–
Can the headphones and 
speakers be directly 
connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.15
The TV has both S VIDEO IN 
terminal and COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN terminals. Which 
terminal should I connect 
with?≥We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal outputs the color 
difference signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in 
reproducing colors. If the TV is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be 
output because the unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal.15
Is my TV progressive output 
compatible? ≥All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you 
have another brand of TV.–
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-
Audio and Video CDs bought 
in another country? ≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
≥However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include “1” or “ALL”.–
Cover
Can a DVD-Video that does 
not have a region number be 
played? ≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play discs 
that do not have a region number.–
Please tell me about DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, 
+R DL and +RW 
compatibility with the unit.≥The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, 
and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format).
≥The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.
≥After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs
-You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other Panasonic 
products or other manufacturer’s equipment.
-You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video compatible player.6, 7
6
–
Please tell me about CD-R 
and CD-RW compatibility 
with the unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following standards: 
CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the session or finalize the disc after 
recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 
or still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).
≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.7, 32, 
33
7
Can I record from a 
commercially purchased 
video cassette or DVD?≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually 
not possible.–
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, 
+R DL and +RW recorded on 
the unit be played on other 
equipment?≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit. It is 
not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of 
the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD 
players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD management menu.55
Can I record digital audio 
signals using the unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are for output only. 
(The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using the DV automatic recording function, for 
example, is recorded digitally.)–
Can a digital audio signal 
from the unit be recorded to 
other equipment?≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio Output” 
settings to the following from the Setup menu.
-PCM Down Conversion “On”
-Dolby Digital “PCM”
-DTS “PCM”
However, only
-As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
-As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz of sampling frequency.
≥You cannot record MP3 signals.57
–
Can I switch to SAP during 
recording? ≥With DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press [AUDIO].
≥With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW you cannot. Change 
before recording with “Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)” in the Setup menu.25
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