Panasonic Dmr Es40 Operating Instructions Manual

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(1)Remote control signal sensor/
DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í/I, POWER) . . . . . . .l15
≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small 
amount of power.
(2)Cassette eject button (
						

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≥Please read “Precautions for installation”. (l3)
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥If the antenna connector doesn’t match (l13)
∫Do not connect the unit through a video cassette 
recorder
Video signals sent through video cassette recorders will be affected 
by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown 
correctly on the TV.
≥When connecting the unit to a TV with a built-in VCR, connect to 
the input terminals on the TV, not the VCR. 
∫Connection examples with other equipment
For your reference
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately 
unless otherwise indicated
.
STEP 1 Connection
∫ Connecting a TV and VCR
OPTICALR - AUDIO - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L VIDEO R
 - AUDIO - L VIDEO
S VIDEO
RF IN
RF OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
VHF/UHF
RF INVIDEO
OUT R        L
AUDIO OUT
VHF/UHF
RF IN AUDIO INVIDEO INRL
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
Outdoor 
antenna Cable TVIndoor 
antenna
TV
Audio/Video cableAntenna cable
Video cassette recorder
Cooling fan75 ≠ coaxial cable
AC power supply cord
Connect to household AC outlet only 
after all other connections are complete. 75 ≠ coaxial cable
Audio/Video cableSplitter indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
To IN1 Red
White
Yellow
Use a splitter if you also 
want to connect the 
antenna to your VCR.
∫Connection (without Audio/Video cable)
Connect in numerical order 1 to 3.
The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the 75 ≠ coaxial 
cable on channel 3 or 4. It is possible to view the video 
picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV 
broadcasts. 
≥After this connection, set the RF output channel to 
“CH3” or “CH4” (l15).
∫ Connection (with Audio/Video cable)
Connect in numerical order 1 to 4.
≥After this connection, set the RF output channel to 
“OFF” (l15).
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
TV TV
The unit
VCRVCR
The unit
Amplifier (l14) Video camera (l57)
The unitFrom the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal 
or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
To IN2 input terminals (front)
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≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
≥You can enjoy viewing cable TV or satellite TV programming.≥You can record and view scrambled and unscrambled channels 
simultaneously if connections are made as shown in the diagram 
below.
¢For more information on connections (l12)
Use one of the following connections to suit your antenna lead.
≥If your TV has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead 
connection to minimize signal loss.
∫A single twin lead 
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫2 twin leads 
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on 
your TV. Refer to the TV’s operating instructions.
∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal 
∫A twin lead terminal 
∫2 twin lead terminals 
∫Multiple antenna terminals
≥ Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the TV’s setting 
as necessary.
∫ Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
OPTICALR - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R - AUD I O - L VIDEO R
 - AUD I O - L VIDEO
S VIDEORF IN
RF OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
OUTINOUTININ
Satellite receiver75 ≠ coaxial cable The unit
From antenna or 
cable TV jack Cable TV box
From satellite dish antenna Audio/Video cableTV To AUDIO/VIDEO IN
To VHF/UHF RF IN
or
OPTICALR - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R - AUD I O - L VIDEO R
 - AUD I O - L VIDEO
S VIDEORF IN
RF OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
OUT
IN
OUTINOUT2OUT1
IN
2-way 
splitter
Cable TV boxThe unit
From cable TV jack75 ≠ coaxial cable  Audio/Video cableTV
Cable TV 
box To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/UHF RF IN
∫ If the antenna connector does not match
1Other antenna connections to the unit
300 ≠ to 75 ≠ 
transformer from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 ≠ cableTo the unit’s 
RF IN terminal
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable
To the unit’s 
RF IN terminal (Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer
from the antenna
To the unit’s 
RF IN terminal
300 ≠ to 75 ≠ transformer (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cableVHF/UHF band mixer
1Other antenna connections from the unit 
to the TV
VHF/UHF band separator
TV 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cable75 ≠ to 300 ≠ transformer
TVVHF
 or 
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
TVVHF
UHF
ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTV
75 ≠ coaxial cable
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The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD 
PRIORITY output terminals.
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS 
signals can be output.
DVD PRIORITY OUT
≥You can also playback a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output 
terminal except while recording, or making a scheduled recording, 
on the DVD.
DVD only
≥Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 
(l7)
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output”. (l42)
≥You cannot use any amplifier with a DTS Digital Surround decoder 
not suited to DVD.
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the TV.)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output 
(
l58) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.≥Connect to terminals of the same color. 
∫ DVD output and DVD/VHS output
∫ Connecting an amplifier or system 
component
1To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on 
DVD-Video (digital connection)
1Connection to a stereo amplifier 
(analog connection)
OPTICALR - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R - AUD I O - L VIDEO R
 - AUD I O - L VIDEO
S VIDEODIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
DVD/VHS COMMON output
DVD PRIORITY output
OPTICALR - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
OPTICAL IN
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
A
(1) Rear panel of the unit
(2) Optical digital output terminal
(3)Optical digital audio cable 
(not supplied)
AInsert fully, with this side 
facing up. (Do not bend when
connecting.)
(4) Optical digital input terminal
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel
OPTICALR - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
(5)
(2)
(3) (1)
(4)RL
AUDIO IN
(1) Rear panel of the unit
(2) Audio output terminals (L/R)
(3) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(4) Audio input terminals (L/R)
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel
∫ To enjoy even higher fidelity
1Connection to the S-VIDEO IN terminal
1Connection to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 
terminals
OPTICALR - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R - AU D I O - L VIDEO R
 - AU D I O - L VIDEODIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)(5)(3)
(1)(2)
(7)
S VIDEO INAUDIO INVIDEO IN
(4)
RL
(6)
(1) Audio input terminals (L/R)
(2) S-Video input terminal
(3) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(4) S-Video cable (not 
supplied)
(5) Rear panel of the unit
(6) Audio output terminals (L/R)
(7) S-Video output terminalTV
R - AUD I O - L VIDEOS VIDEO
R - AUD I O - L VIDEO R
 - AUD I O - L VIDEOAUD I O OUTITSTREAM)YPBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT (480p/480i)
(5) (3) (4)
COMPONENT
VIDEO INAUD IO IN
(1)(2)
(6)
(7)
RL(1) Component input terminals
(2) Audio input terminals (L/R)
(3) Component video cable 
(not supplied)
(4) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(5) Rear panel of the unit
(6) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals
(7) Audio output terminals (L/R)TV
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After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit 
assists you in setting the on-screen language, and automatically 
tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves 
or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to the unit. (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4)
≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver 
(l13), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work.
If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (l44, “Set Clock 
Manually”).
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER]. [2]Press [CH,W, X] to select an RF output channel 
number.
The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
CH3 (Default setting) (# CH4 (# OFF
                  ^-----------------------------------------------J
[3]Use [3, 4] to select the language and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. 
≥The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when Auto Clock Setting is finished. 
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean 
Time (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr
[5]Press [ENTER].
∫If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual 
time
Select “j1” or “i1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the SETUP menu 
(l44).
∫If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Set the time manually (l44, “Set Clock Manually”).
∫To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again
When the unit is on and stopped
[1]Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on the main unit for about 5 
seconds.
The unit turns off.
[2]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
Plug-in Auto Tuning starts.
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
BandChannel
Antenna Mode
(Airwaves)VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CableTV Mode
(Cable)VHF 2 to 13
CATV LOW BAND 95 to 99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14 to 36
CATV HYPER BAND 37 to 65
ULTRA BAND66 to 94
100 to 125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CSCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
DVD/VHS POWER 
3, 4
ENTERCH, W, X Í
DVD DVD
EnglishEspañolFrançais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de Langue
Connection (without Audio/Video 
cable):
Select “CH3” or “CH4” which displays 
the screen on the right.
Connection (with Audio/Video 
cable):
Select “OFF”
Signal source, RF output channel, channel caption, and 
guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system all revert to 
the default values when you perform the procedure below. 
Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.The unit’s display
Set Channels Automatically
Ch.
Set Channels Automatically
Proceeding .  .  .
1   1   11
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
11/1/2005 12:15 AM
DST.............  On
Time Zone.... CST
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[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “Signal Source (RF IN)” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER]. 
[6]Select “Antenna” or “CableTV” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Set Channels Automatically” with 
[3,4] and press [ENTER]. 
[8]Press [ENTER].
≥Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
[9]Press [ENTER].
∫To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or 
unnecessary channels are set. 
[1]Press the numbered buttons to select a 
channel.
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CableTV Mode (Cable)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]
≥You can also use [CH, W, X] to select a channel.
[2]Press [ADD/DLT].
e.g., The channel is deleted.
Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi
® system for 
scheduled recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart 
showing the station names, guide channels and channel numbers.
e.g., :
°Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.
°°Write down all the stations you can receive.
≥If you have connected a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the 
VCR Plus_ system does not work so you do not have to set the 
guide channels.
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Select “Channel” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
[5]Select “VCR Plusr Ch. 
Setting” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER]. 
e.g., “Signal Source (RF IN)” is 
set to “CableTV”.
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the 
guide channel you want 
to set and press [1]. 
∫ If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
PLAY
S
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
COPYINGCREATE
CHAPTERF. R E C
 JET REW
ADD/DLT
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+CANCEL
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERFUNCTIONS
RETURN
ADD/DLT
CH, W, XNumbered
buttons
FUNCTIONSDVDDVD-RAM
Cartridge Protection  Off
Disc Protection  OffDIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE
VCR Plus+
12
3
Other FunctionsReturn
PLAYLISTS
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
DV AUTO RECORDING
SETUP
DISC MANAGEMENT
ENTER
Playback
Schedule
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick Start
Restore Default SettingsOnChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SETUP
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel CaptionsCableTV
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick Start
Restore Default SettingsOnChannelSetupDiscVid
SETUP
AntennaCableTV Signal Source (RF IN)
∫ Adding and deleting channels
STEP 3 Channel settings
∫ Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi 
system
Station 
nameGuide 
channel°Channel 
number°°Channel setting
CBS 04 04 Unnecessary
HBO 33 15Enter channel 15 next 
to Guide Channel 33.
Nickelodeon 38 20Enter channel 20 next 
to Guide Channel 38.
The unit’s display
Channel 15 Deleted
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick Start
Restore Default SettingsOnChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SETUP
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel CaptionsCableTV
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
SETUPVCR Plusi Ch. Settings
Guide ChannelCable Channel
---
---
125
1
------
2
3
ENTER
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
SETUPVCR Plusi Ch. Settings
Guide ChannelCable Channel---
4
5
6
------
7
8
---
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ENTER
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[7]Use [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding 
to the guide channel and press [2].
≥To delete a number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter other channels.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones 
yourself.
The captions you enter are used as channel names and displayed on 
the Direct Navigator screen.
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
≥Go to the item you want to set next.
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Preset Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER]. 
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the caption and press [1].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, 
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, 
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
[7]Use [3,4] to select the channel corresponding 
to the caption and press [2].
≥Channels are displayed only when they contain a station and if 
captions have not been added manually. 
≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Manual Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the channel and press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
preset captions have not been added.
[7]Use [3, 4] to select the first character and 
press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A to Z, 0 to 9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters. 
[8]Use [2, 1] to return to the “Channel Number” 
column.
≥Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter other channels. 
[9]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar 
Development Corporation. 
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from 
Gemstar Development Corporation. 
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121
∫ Channel captions
1Preset Channel Captions
FUNCTIONSDVDDVD-RAM
Cartridge Protection  Off
Disc Protection  OffDIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE
VCR Plus+
12
3
Other FunctionsReturn
PLAYLISTS
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
DV AUTO RECORDING
SETUP
DISC MANAGEMENT
ENTER
Playback
Schedule
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick Start
Restore Default SettingsOnChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
SETUP
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi Ch. Setting
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel CaptionsCableTV
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
SETUPPreset Channel Captions
CaptionChannel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
PBS
CBS
ENTER
1Manual Channel Captions
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
SETUPManual Channel CaptionsChannel NumberCaption
AAAA
----
6----
8
10
--------
12
23
ENTER
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If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the 
remote control code on the main unit and on the remote control (the 
two must match). When changing the remote control code, make 
sure the two codes are same.
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “1”.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Select “Setup” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “Remote Control Code” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2 or 3) and 
press [ENTER].
≥The code on the unit has been set.
[7]While pressing [ENTER], press and hold the 
numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) corresponding 
to the code you selected in step 6 for about 2 
seconds. 
≥The code on the remote control has been set.
[8]Press [ENTER]. 
∫When the following indicator appears on the unit’s 
display
The unit’s remote control code
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s code 
(lstep 7).
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To turn the TV on/off, change the TV input mode, select the TV 
channel and change the TV volume by means of this remote control, 
set the remote control as follows.
Point the remote control at the TV
While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code 
using the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: press [0] > [1].
Manufacturer and Code No. 
≥Test by turning on the TV and changing channels. Repeat the 
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your TV brand is not listed or if the code listed for your TV does 
not allow control of your TV, this remote control is not compatible 
with your TV.
STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control
∫ When other Panasonic products respond 
to this remote control
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
POWER
CANCEL
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TVVCR/TV
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERTV, Í
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
CH, W, X
VCR/TV
Numbered
buttons
FUNCTIONSDVDDVD-RAM
Cartridge Protection  Off
Disc Protection  OffDIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE
VCR Plus+
12
3
Other FunctionsReturn
PLAYLISTS
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
DV AUTO RECORDING
SETUP
DISC MANAGEMENT
ENTER
Playback
Schedule
∫ TV operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
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You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. 
(l58)
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Select “TV Screen” with [3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
[5]Select “TV Type” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the TV is compatible with progressive output.
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the item and press 
[ENTER]. 
When progressive output is selected, the following screen 
appears:
≥When progressive output is selected, you will not be able to 
see the picture unless the TV is connected to the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit. This is not a 
malfunction.
(1) Select “Yes” with [2] and 
press [ENTER].
≥A confirmation screen 
appears.
(2) Press [ENTER].
To change to interlace
≥When the picture is distorted, press and hold [CANCEL/
RESET, ¢] until the picture is displayed correctly.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.Connection (without Audio/Video cable) only
In some cases, there may be interference (lines or patterning) or 
a very poor picture on the TV when the DVD Recorder is 
connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change 
the video playback channel (RF output channel). This will 
remove the interference.
[1]Press [FUNCTIONS] for 
more than 5 seconds.
The RF output channel number is 
displayed on the unit display.
[2]Press [CH,W, X] to select 
a channel number (CH3 or 
CH4).
The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
CH3 (Default setting) (# CH4 (# OFF
                  ^-----------------------------------------------J
≥Set the RF output channel of the DVD Recorder to “OFF” 
(RF OFF) when the DVD Recorder is connected to a TV via the 
Audio/Video cable. 
[3]Press [ENTER] to finish this setting.
∫ Selecting TV type
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
SETUP
Aspect 4:3 & 480i4:3 TV
16:9 Widescreen TV
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480iAspect 16:9 & 480p TV Type
ENTER
4:316:9
4:3 standard aspect TV 16:9 widescreen TV
TV Type
Ye s N o
ENTER
Do you want to use the Component Video
output connections (Green Blue and Red
connectors) ?
Select No unless you have the unit
connected to your TV using the three-
cable component video connection. If its
connected in this way, select Yes.
∫ Removing Interference
∫When you set the RF output channel to “CH3” or 
“CH4”
A picture is output on CH3 or CH4 from RF output.
Press [VCR/TV] to switch the mode from TV to VCR, and vice 
versa.
≥When the TV mode is selected, the “TV” indicator lights on the 
unit’s display and you can watch TV.
≥When the “TV” indicator does not light, then the VCR mode is 
selected and you can watch images from the unit.
TV screen
Picture with interference
RF Output Channel
Press the channel up/down buttons
to select a RF Output Channel.
C h .       3
ENTER
The unit’s display
The clear picture
Getting started
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Playback
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2]Insert a disc. 
(l8)
[3]Press [1, PLAY].
≥The disc tray closes and play begins.
(The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.)
≥Playback starts from the most recently recorded title.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
During play
Press [∫, STOP].
≥The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [1, PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥Depending on the type of [VCD], the resume play function may not 
work.
Stopped position
≥If [∫, STOP] is pressed several times, the position is cleared.
≥The position is cleared if the unit is turned off or the tray is opened.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
During play
Press [;, PAUSE].
≥Press again or press [1, PLAY] to restart play.[VCD] 
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
[DVD-V]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
≥You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
Note
≥ If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit 
or disc.
[RAM]
The play speed can be increased without distorting the audio.
During play
Press and hold [1, PLAY].
∫To return to normal speed
Press [1, PLAY].
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
During play
Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or 
[5, SLOW/SEARCH].
≥There are 5 search speeds. Each press 
increases the search speed.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.
For your reference
≥Audio is heard during all levels of search. [CD]
≥Depending on the disc, search may not be possible.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
During play or while paused
Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
While paused
Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/
SEARCH].
≥When slow motion play is continued for about 5 minutes it pauses 
automatically (except [DVD-V] [VCD]).
≥There are 5 play speeds. Each press increases the play speed.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.
≥[VCD] Forward direction ([5, SLOW/SEARCH]) only. Preparation
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to the unit.
≥Press [DVD].
Playing discs
∫ To stop play
∫ To pause play
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP 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
DVD
SKIP
 DVD
AUDIOAUDIO
:, 9Í
∫
; 
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD ERASE
CREATE
CHAPTER
CM SKIP
TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
DVD ERASE
CREATE CHAPTER
CM SKIPSLOW/
SEARCH
PLAY1 
3, 4, 2, 1
2;, ;1
ENTER
6, 5
CH, W, XNumbered
buttons
∫ When a menu screen appears on the TV
Quick View (Play t1.3)
Fast forward and rewind — SEARCH
Skipping
Slow-motion play
PlayDVD-RAMPlay x1.3DVD-RAM
k25 DVD-RAM
e.g., DVD-RAM
DVD
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