Panasonic Dmr Es40 Operating Instructions Manual

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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
While paused
Press [2;] ([2]) or [;1] ([1]).
≥Each press shows the next or previous frame.
≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.
≥[VCD] Forward direction ([;1], [1]) only.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
You can play from the title, chapter or track you select.
During play
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
[CD] (MP3 and JPEG disc only)
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5] “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]  “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
≥This works only with some discs when stopped 
(screen saver is displayed l right).
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
Once title is erased, it cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
[1]During play
Press [DVD ERASE].
[2]Press [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
For your reference
≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).
≥[-R] [+R] Available space does not increase after erasing.
≥[-RW‹V›] Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is 
erased.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
You can skip approximately 1 minute with one press. 
During play
Press [CM SKIP].
[RAM]
During play or while paused
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start of a chapter.≥You cannot activate this function when you are carrying out TIME 
SLIP (l26) or transfer (dub).[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
Press [TIME SLIP] during play and the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) 
screen (TV image) is displayed in the lower right part of the main 
screen. You can watch both playback images and TV images at the 
same time. In the main screen, you can also instantly access a 
scene you want to view by specifying an amount of time you want to 
skip.
[1]During play
Press [TIME SLIP].
≥The PIP screen (TV images) 
appears.
≥You can change the channel 
being received by pressing 
[CH, W, X].
≥You will hear the playback 
audio of the main screen.
[2]While observing the time 
indicator at the top right
Press [3, 4] to set an 
amount of time to skip 
and press [ENTER]. 
≥Play skips the amount of time 
you specified.
≥The time indicator will go off after about 5 seconds, but will turn 
on again when you set the time. 
∫To clear the PIP screen
Press [TIME SLIP].
For your reference
≥The blue background does not appear on the PIP screen. (l43)
≥You cannot change the channel being received while recording.
Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.
≥You can select audio types depend on the recording medium.
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] (l45)
Stereo# Mono L# Mono R
^--------------------------------------}
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›][When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-
RAM, DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)]
MAIN () SAP
[DVD-V] (l38)
This allows you to change items like the audio channel number and 
the sound track language.
e.g.: English is the selected language.
Note
≥If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an 
optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” 
(l42). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an 
Audio/Video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the 
connection.
Frame-by-frame viewing
Direct play
Erasing a title that is being played
CM Skip
Create chapters
Screen saver
Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-
picture/Selecting an amount of time to 
skip — Time Slip
Changing audio during play
0 min(1)
(2)
Play
CH 8
(1) Play images
(2) Currently receiving images
–5 minPlay
CH 8
Play
Stereo
DVD-RAMe.g.: [RAM]
“Stereo” is 
selected.
Soundtrack1 ENGÎ Digital  3/2.1ch
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[CD]
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc 
containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG).
Press [ENTER].
∫To play MP3
Refer to “Using menus to play MP3 discs”. 
(l right)
∫To play still pictures
Refer to “To show the JPEG Menu”. (l23)[CD]
The unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio 
recording that are finalized (l58) on a computer. Files are treated 
as tracks and folders are treated as groups.[1]During stop or play
Press [TOP MENU].
≥The file list appears.
[2]Press [3, 4] to select the track and press 
[ENTER].
≥Play starts on the selected track.
≥“ ” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also directly select the track with the numbered 
buttons.
e.g.:  
“6”: [0]  )[0]  )[6]
“10”: [0]  )[1]  )[0]
∫Using the tree screen to find a group (l23)
∫To show other groups
Press [:] (Prev.) or [9] (Next) to show other pages.
≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group 
appears. 
∫To exit the file list
Press [TOP MENU] or [RETURN].  Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
Playing discs which contain both MP3 
and still pictures
≥You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making 
folders as shown below. However depending on how you create 
the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you 
numbered the folders.
≥English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are 
displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed 
correctly.
≥When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are 
displayed first on the tree.
AFolder = Group
BFile = Track
CFolder
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+
 JET REW
SKIP
DVD DVD
FUNCTIONS
:, 9
FUNCTIONS
TOP MENU
RETURN
RETURN
STATUS
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
STATUS
SSUB MENU
Numbered
buttons
Playback mode is set to MP3.
If you want to play picture (JPEG),
select JPEG Menu from Menu in FUNCTIONS.
ENTER
002 A
001001 A
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
003 A
001track.mp3 B002track.mp3003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
Tree
Order of play
003 C
001002 C
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg
004 C
P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg
P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpgRoot
Order of play Structure of MP3 folders
Prefix with 3-digit numbers 
in the order you want to play 
them.Structure of still pictures 
(JPEG)
Files inside a folder are 
displayed in the order they 
were updated or taken.Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG)
≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats) and Joliet
≥Maximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups) 
recognizable: 999 files (tracks) and 99 folders (groups)
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of 
the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files 
(tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not 
display or be playable.
≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is 
displayed on a computer.
≥Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files 
(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you 
numbered them.
≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
≥Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
Regarding MP3
≥File format: MP3
Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
≥Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
≥Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/
48 kHz
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 
file, play may not be possible.
Regarding still pictures (JPEG)
≥File format: JPEG (non-compressed RGB chunky format)
Files must have the extension “.jpg” and “.JPG”.
≥Number of pixels: 34 k 34 to 3840 k 2160
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
This unit cannot play images that have resolutions beyond the 
range shown.
≥MOTION JPEG is not supported.
Using menus to play MP3 discs
Menu
0    –    9No.
Prev.
Next
No. GroupTotal Track Tree
 2   002  Lady Starfish 3   003  Lefe on Jupiter 4   004  Metal Glue 5   005  Paint It Yellow 6   006  Pyjamamama 7   007  Shirims from Mars 8   008  Starperson 9   009  Velvet Cuppermine  10   010  Ziggy Starfish
 1 : My favorite
Page 001/016
G 1
T 1
Total
 1/ 24 1   001  Both Ends Freezing
ENTER
G: 
The Group Number
T: 
Track Number in the Group
Total: 
Selected Track Number/
Total Track Number  Selected Group No. and Name
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[1]While the file list is displayed (l22)
Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display 
the tree screen.
≥You cannot select groups with no MP3 files. 
≥Press [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.
[2]Press [3, 4] to select a group and press 
[ENTER].
≥The file list for the selected group appears. 
∫To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “MENU” with [3, 
4] and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “JPEG Menu” 
with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Press [TOP MENU].
≥Depending on the JPEG file size, 
the thumbnail may not be shown 
correctly.
≥Except for 4:3 JPEG thumbnails, 
the thumbnail may not be shown 
correctly.
∫To show other pages
Press [:] (Previous) or [9] (Next) to show other pages.
≥
You can also press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER] to show other pages.
∫To exit the JPEG Menu
Press [TOP MENU] or [RETURN]. ≥Make sure that the JPEG Menu screen appears by following the 
steps in “To show the JPEG Menu”.
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture you want 
to watch and press [ENTER].
≥You can also select a still picture by entering a 3-digit with the 
numbered buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
≥You can watch the still pictures in order by pressing [2] 
(previous) or [1] (next).
To rotate a still picture
[1]Press [SUB MENU].
[2]Select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
≥Rotation information will not be stored.
To show the picture properties
[1]Press [STATUS] twice.
≥Press [STATUS] again, the 
properties disappear.
≥Make sure that the JPEG Menu screen appears by following the 
steps in “To show the JPEG Menu”.
You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval.
[1]Select “Folder” with [3] 
and press [SUB MENU].
[2]Select “Start Slide 
Show” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
∫To exit the Slide Show
Press [TOP MENU]. 
To Change the display timing
[1]Select “Slide Interval” with [3, 4] in step 2 and press [ENTER].
[2]Press [2, 1] to select the desired timing (0 to 30 seconds) and 
press [ENTER].
≥When the selected JPEG file size is large, the actual slide interval 
may be longer than the selected timing.
≥Make sure that the JPEG Menu screen appears by following the 
steps in “To show the JPEG Menu”.
[1]Select “Folder” with [3] 
and press [ENTER].
[2]Select the folder with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
ASelected folder no./Total folder no.
BYou cannot select folders that 
contain no compatible files.
∫ Using the tree screen to find a group
To show the JPEG Menu
[CD] [with MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)]
[CD] [with still pictures (JPEG) only]
Menu
0    –    9No.
G 1
T 1
Total
 1/ 243
3
 MP3 music
/My favorite/
/My favorite/Brazillian pops/
/My favorite/Chinese pops/
/My favorite/Czech pops/
/My favorite/Hungarian pops/
/My favorite/Liner notes/
/My favorite/Japanese pops/
/My favorite/Mexican pops
/My favorite/Philippine pops/
/My favorite/Swedish pops/ G 1/ 15 Tree
ENTER
Selected Group Number/Total
Group Number
≥If the group has no track, “– –” 
is displayed as group number. 
FUNCTIONSDVDCD(MP3/JPEG)
Playback Mode: MP3PlaybackMENUMenu
Select a playback mode from 
the following menus.Menus
MP3 Menu
JPEG Menu
JPEG Menu
CD (JPEG)
Folder08  8   11/21 Mon
Play
Picture (JPEG) View
Page 01/01 Previous NextJPEG Menu screen
1Playing a still picture
1Start Slide Show/Slide Interval
1To select the still pictures in another folder
Rotate Right
Rotate Left
ENTER
Date 11/23/2005  No. 100/123 11/24  10:15 PM
Shooting Date
JPEG Menu
CD (JPEG)
Folder08  8   11/21 Mon
Picture (JPEG) View
Start Slide Show
Slide Interval
12_02_2005
ENTER
JPEG Menu
CD (JPEG)Select Folder
F 1/1
AB
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Recording
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]).
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time 
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM 
discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not 
be overwritten.
≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase 
unwanted titles (l21, 33) or use a new disc.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Select an audio type you want to record. (l25)
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2]Insert a disc. 
(l8)
≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format it 
to ensure accurate recording (l31, “Format Disc”).
[3]Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered 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]
[4]Press [REC MODE] to 
select the recording 
mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). 
[5]Press [¥, REC] to start 
recording. 
≥You cannot change the channel or 
recording mode during recording. You can change them while 
recording is paused, but the subsequent material is recorded 
as a separate title.
∫To pause recording
Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)
≥Title is not split into separate titles.
≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP].
≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. 
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording 
management information after recording finishes. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
(Unit: hour)
≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
°When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to 
“EP-Extended Play (6H)” in the SETUP menu. (l41)
The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes 
when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
Note
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this 
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording mode l25):
≥You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings.
Recording TV programs
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
∫ Recording procedures
When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
≥When recording MTS broadcasts
-If you do not connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Select 
MTS” in the SETUP menu (l42).
-If you connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.
≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 
recorded using this unit on another playback source, the 
disc must first be finalized (l31).
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+
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
 JET REW
REC
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
STATUS
CH
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD
VCR/TVVCR/TV
 DVD
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
STATUS ∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
TV/VIDEOCH, W, X
µ
DVD/VHS POWER 
Í
;  CH, W, X
AUDIOAUDIO
REC MODE
REC MODE
Numbered
buttons
∫ Recording modes and approximate 
recording times
DVD-RAMDVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(4.7 GB)Single-sided
(4.7 GB)Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 4 8 4
EP (Extra long play) 8 (6
°) 16 (12°)8 (6°)
Remaining time on the disc
REC
EP (6H)°
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Picture quality
Recording time
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[RAM]
Press [AUDIO].
Stereo # SAP # Mono 
^----------------------------}
 [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
Select the audio [Main or Secondary Audio 
Program (SAP)] in “Select MTS” in the SETUP 
menu. 
(l42)
While recording
Press [¥, REC] to select the recording time.
≥You can also press [¥, REC] on the main unit.
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 or Flexible 
Recording.
≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫, STOP]. 
≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or 
channel while recording is paused. 
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 the desired TV 
channel.
For your reference
≥You can also do this if the unit is making a scheduled recording.
≥The recording is unaffected.[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit 
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the 
best picture quality.
 
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
≥Select the channel to record. 
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “FLEXIBLE 
RECORDING” with 
[3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
set the recording time.
≥Maximum recording time is 8 
hours.
[5]Select “Start” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Recording starts. 
∫To exit the FLEXIBLE RECORDING window without 
recording
Press [RETURN].
∫To stop recording in the middle
Press [∫, STOP].
∫To show the time remaining until recording finishes
Press [STATUS].
Selecting audio to record 
Stereo:Main audio (stereo). If the broadcast is “Mono_SAP”, 
audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo 
mode.
SAP:Secondary audio program (SAP). If recorded in SAP, 
main audio is also recorded.
Mono:Main audio (monaural). Select “Mono” if reception is 
poor during a stereo broadcast.
Specifying the time when recording will 
stop
Watching the TV while recording
CH 12((Stereo
No disce.g., “Stereo” is selected.
“((” appears when the unit is receiving 
the audio type you selected.
Flexible Recording mode (FR)
Using “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” is convenient in these kinds 
of situations.
≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an 
appropriate recording mode difficult
≥When you want to record a long program with the best picture 
quality possible
e.g., Recording a 90 minute program to disc
If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.
If you select “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” the 
program will fit on one disc perfectly.A second disc is necessary for 
30 minutes of the program.
However there will be 30 minutes 
remaining disc space
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
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
StartCancel
Record in FR mode.
Set recording time1 Hour 23 Min. Maximum rec. time
1 Hour 23 Min.
Rec. 1:22DVD-RAMRemaining 
time
DVD
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[RAM]
Hint
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to 
record it.
While recording or scheduled recording
Press [1, PLAY].
≥Play starts while recording proceeds.
For your reference
≥After recording has started, it will take time before this feature can 
be used.
You can play a title previously recorded while you are recording 
another title.
[1]While recording or scheduled recording
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. (l33)
[2]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title and press 
[ENTER].
≥ Play starts while recording proceeds.
∫To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
For your reference
≥During simultaneous recording and play, you cannot edit or erase 
titles with the Direct Navigator or playlists.Press [TIME SLIP] while recording. Play starts from 30 seconds 
earlier. You can start play from even earlier by specifying an amount 
of time to skip on the time indicator.
[1]While recording or 
scheduled recording
Press [TIME SLIP].
≥The PIP screen (image 
currently being recorded) is 
displayed. 
≥On the main screen, play 
starts from 30 seconds 
earlier.
≥You will hear the playback 
audio.
[2]While observing the time 
indicator at the top right
Press [3, 4] to set the 
amount of time to skip 
and press [ENTER]. 
≥Play skips the amount of time 
you set.
≥The time indicator goes off after about 5 seconds. However it 
turns on again when you set the time.
∫To show the play images in full
Press [TIME SLIP].
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to return to the PIP screen.
For your reference
≥The image on the PIP screen may be distorted or flicker depending 
on the scene. However, this does not affect the image recorded.
You can play tapes while recording. The recording will not be 
affected.
≥VHS playback (l47) Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
Playing while you are recording
∫ Chasing play
∫ Simultaneous recording and play
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVDSKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
COPYINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERF. R E C
 JET REW
PLAY
REC MODE
COPYINGVHS
TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DVD
REC MODE 1 
∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
- -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewDVD-RAM09
- -- -- -10  11/21 Mon   8   11/21 Mon -/--
0807
¥: Currently recording
∫ TIME SLIP
∫To stop play and recording
[1]Press [∫, STOP]. Play stops. 
(Wait 2 or more seconds.) 
[2]Press [∫, STOP]. Recording stops.
≥You cannot stop recording with [∫, STOP] during scheduled 
recording. To stop scheduled recording, press [∫, STOP], 
then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
- You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for 3 or 
more seconds to stop scheduled recording. 
∫ Playing VHS while recording
Play 0 min(1)
(2)Rec.
(1) Play starts from 
30 seconds earlier.
(2) The image currently 
being recorded.
Play –5 min
Rec.
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[RAM]
When the “DV AUTO RECORDING” function is used, programs are 
recorded as a title. At the same time chapters are created at each 
break in the images automatically.
Preparation
(1) Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the 
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (l57).
(2) Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.
(3) Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording 
to start.
(4) Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “DV AUTO RECORDING” with [3,4] and 
press [ENTER].
[4]Press [REC MODE] to select the recording 
mode. 
(l24)
[5]Select “Rec.” with [2,1] and press [ENTER].
≥Recording starts.
∫When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV 
automatic recording.
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP].
∫ DV automatic recording 
(DV AUTO RECORDING)
∫Notes on DV automatic recording
≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) 
can be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.
≥Video camcorders from other manufacturers are not guaranteed 
to work.
≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV 
equipment.
≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It 
cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not 
be input properly.
≥The date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment 
will not be recorded.
≥You cannot recording and play simultaneously.
≥When you are recording from a digital video camcorder, there 
may be a slight delay (approx. 1 second) between pressing 
[ENTER] and recording starting. To ensure you record 
everything you want, start recording slightly earlier.
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, 
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the 
unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for “Recording 
from an external device” (l57).
DVD
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
∫Scheduled recording automatically starts at the set 
time.
≥Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit is turned off. 
About 1 minute before the scheduled recording starts, the unit 
switches on. When it finishes, the unit switches back off. If another 
program is also being played back, the unit does not switch back 
off.
∫Scheduled recording cannot be activated 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 (l51) Scheduled Recording List 
screens.
When the scheduled recording settings overlap:
≥When the start time of both scheduled recordings is the same, the 
scheduled recording of the last one set has priority. 
You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30) [RAM].
≥Insert a disc (l8) and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it (l45).
≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time.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 
Plus
i system does not work. Program the scheduled recording 
manually (l29).
[1]Press [VCR Plus_].
[2]Press the numbered 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” l29, step 2).
≥When “XP” is displayed in the unit’s display, the recording 
mode automatically changes to “FR” in order to prevent loss of 
recording when there is not enough space. Change to “XP” 
mode if you want to set scheduled recording using “XP” mode.
≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong PlusCode 
number. Reenter the PlusCode number.
≥To enter the name of the program
Press [2, 1] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER] 
(l32).
[4]If the program is correct
Press [ENTER].
≥Make sure that the scheduled recording has been programmed 
correctly on the SCHEDULED LIST screen (l29).
≥Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
[5]Press [SCHEDULE].
≥The message “Turn recorder off for Scheduled Recording.” is 
shown on the TV.
[6]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].
≥Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit is 
turned off.
≥The unit turns off and “ ” lights on the unit’s display to indicate 
scheduled recording standby has been activated.
∫To release the unit from scheduled recording standby
Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].
The unit turns on and “ ” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to return the unit to 
standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled 
recording will work only if “ ” is displayed.
∫To stop recording while a program is working
[1]Press [DVD]
[2]Press [∫, STOP], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for 3 or more 
seconds to stop recording.
Note
Refer to Note in Manual programming (l29). Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
Cautions for using scheduled recording 
on DVD
Scheduled Recording
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 REWSCHEDULE
REC MODE
DVD
VCR Plus+CANCEL
 DVD
VCR Plusi
SCHEDULE
REC MODE∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Í
DVD/VHS POWER 
Numbered
buttons
∫ Using VCR Plus_ system
VCR Plus+ Remaining Recording Time VHS   1:43  SP DVD   1:43  SP11/15  Tue   8:34  PM
Press ENTER to store new schedule SCHEDULED
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time VHS   1:43  SP DVD   1:43  SP
11/15  Tue   8:34  PM
3911/29  Tue 10:00  PM 11:00  PM DVD
Title Name
SP Channel Date On Off Drive Mode
DVD
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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], then move and change the 
items using [3, 4, 2, 1].
≥You may use the numbered buttons to enter “Channel”, “Date”, 
“On”, and “Off”.
≥Channel (Program Position/TV Station Name)
≥Date
You can also make a daily or weekly program.
Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.
≥On (start time)/Off (finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if 
you hold down the button.
≥Drive (Recording drive)
Select recording drive to “DVD”.
≥Mode (Recording mode)
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording 
mode.
XP,.SP,.LP,.EP,.FR,.XP... (l24)
≥Title Name
Press [2, 1] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER] 
(l32).
[3]Press [ENTER] when you have finished making 
changes.
≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong item. 
Reenter the item.
≥Make sure that the scheduled recording has been programmed 
correctly on the SCHEDULE LIST screen (l right).
≥To continue programming:
Select “New Scheduled Recording” and repeat steps 2–3.
[4]Press [SCHEDULE].
≥The message “Turn recorder off for Scheduled Recording.” is 
shown on the TV.
[5]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].
≥Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit is 
turned off.
≥The unit turns off and “ ” lights on the unit’s display to indicate 
scheduled recording standby has been activated.
∫To release the unit from scheduled recording standby
Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].
The unit turns on and “ ” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to return the unit to 
standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled 
recording will work only if “ ” is displayed.
∫To stop recording while a program is working
[1]Press [DVD]
[2]Press [∫, STOP], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for 3 or more 
seconds to stop recording.
Note
≥When the unit is carrying out a scheduled recording, you can utilize 
playback. [RAM]≥“ ” flashes when the unit cannot perform scheduled recording 
(non-recordable disc or protected disc, etc.). Check the disc 
carefully.
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself 
when TV programs are recorded using VCR Plus
_ system.
≥When recording more than one program in a row, for DVD-RAM the 
first few seconds, and for DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or 
+R about the first 30 seconds of all programs from the second one 
onwards will not be recorded.
≥If you set “DST” (Daylight Saving Time) to “On” when manually 
setting the clock (l44), scheduled recording may not work when 
summer switches to winter and vice versa.
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the scheduled 
recording list by pressing [SCHEDULE].
[1]Press [SCHEDULE].
Icon explanations (A)
¥Currently recording
WPrograms are overlapped. Recording of the program with the 
later start time starts when the earlier program finishes 
recording.
nYou stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon 
disappears when the next scheduled recording starts. 
FThe disc was full. (not enough space)
The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protection.
XRecording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)
Check (B)
OK:Recordable
# (Date):The last day of daily or weekly recording.
!: It may not be possible to record because:
≥the disc is write-protected
≥there is no more space left
≥the number of possible titles has reached its maximum.
Overlap:When the date and time overlap with another scheduled 
recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.
– –:Scheduled recording for VHS.
[2]Press [3, 4] to select the program.
≥You may also select program by inputting a 2-digit number 
using the numbered buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
≥Press [2, 1] to move to the preceding or following page.
[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 pressed [ENTER] in step 3,
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [SCHEDULE].
≥The message “Turn recorder off for Scheduled Recording.” is 
shown on the TV.
∫To put the unit on scheduled recording standby
Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].
≥The unit turns off and “ ” lights on the unit’s display to indicate 
scheduled recording standby has been activated.
For your reference
≥Programs that failed to record are not deleted from the list 
immediately (indicated in gray), but are deleted from the list 
automatically at 4 a.m. 2 days later. 
≥During scheduled recording, you can change the end time as long 
as the recording mode is not “FR”.
∫ Manual programming
SCHEDULE
LISTRemaining Recording Time VHS   1:43  SP DVD   1:43  SP11/15  Tue   8:34  PM
01 39 11/29  Tue 10:00  PM 11:00  PM DVD SP OKNo Channel Date On Off Drive Mode CheckNew Scheduled RecordingNew Scheduled 
Recording is selected.
Press ENTER to store new schedule SCHEDULED
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time VHS   1:43  SP DVD   1:43  SP
11/15  Tue   8:34  PM
Title Name
Channel Date On Off Drive Mode::
Check, change or delete programs
SCHEDULE
LISTRemaining Recording Time VHS   1:43  SP DVD   1:43  SP11/15  Tue   8:34  PM
01 39 7/19  Tue 10:00  PM 11:00  PM Drive SP OKNo Channel Date On Off Drive Mode CheckNew Scheduled RecordingAB
Recording
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Editing
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l right, cartridge lright). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc (l8).
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. 
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “DISC 
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 in the middle
Press [RETURN].[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”.
[4]Select “Disc Name” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Refer to “Entering text” (l32).
≥The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.
≥With a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, the 
name is displayed on the Top Menu.
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC 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 “DISC MANAGEMENT”.
Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. 
Make certain before proceeding.
[4]Select “Erase 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].
Note
≥Erasing all video titles will result in all playlists also being erased.
≥Erase does not work if one or more titles are protected.
DISC MANAGEMENT
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD DVD
RETURNFUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2
ENTER
FUNCTIONSDVDDVD-RAM
Cartridge Protection  Off
Disc Protection  OffDIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE
VCR Plus+
12
3
Other FunctionsReturn
PLAYLUISTS
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
DV AUTO RECORDING
SETUP
DISC MANAGEMENT
ENTER
Playback
Schedule
e.g., DVD-RAM
Titles 7DISC
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Erase All TitlesFormat Disc
Used  0 : 58Free  0 : 42 (SP)
Disc ProtectionOff
DVD-RAMTitles 7DISC
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Finalize
Used  0 : 58Free  0 : 42 (SP)
To p  M e n uPlayback will start with:
DVD-R
ENTERENTER
e.g., DVD-RAM e.g., DVD-R
1Disc Name
1Disc Protection
1Erase All Titles
FUNCTIONSDVDDVD-RAM
Cartridge Pro123
Disc ProtectiDIRECT NAVIGATORPLAYLUISPlayback
Disc Protection
Setup disc protection.
Note: Protected discs cannot be renamed
or have their contents changed,
but can still be re-formatted.
Ye s N o
Titles 7DISC
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Erase All TitlesFormat Disc
Used  0 : 58Free  0 : 42 (SP)
Disc Protection
DVD-RAM
On
ENTER
Disc Protection
Cancel disc protection.
Note: All write restrictions will
be released.
Ye s N o
Titles 7DISC
MANAGEMENT
Disc Name
Erase All TitlesFormat Disc
Used 0 : 58Free  0 : 42 (SP)
Disc Protection
DVD-RAM
Off
ENTER
PROTECT
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