Panasonic Dmr Es40 Operating Instructions Manual

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[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”.
[4]Select “Format Disc” 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.
Note
≥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.
Note
≥When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be 
possible to use it on any other equipment.
≥DVD-R, +R 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 (l30) 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] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC 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].
≥Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
≥First Title: The disc content is played without displaying the 
top menu.[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”.
≥Make selection from “Playback will start with:” before finalizing the 
disc. (l below left)
You can play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 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.
Note
≥Finalizing takes about 15 minutes.
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
finalizing. This can render the disc unusable.
[7]Press [ENTER].
Note
≥You can only finalize DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 
that were recorded on the unit.
≥When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 
4times).
≥After finalizing
-The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit 
it. [-R] [+R]
-You can record and edit the disc after formatting (lleft) although 
it becomes play-only after finalizing. [-RW‹V›]
-DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 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 during play.
-Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters°.
°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
1Format Disc
Formatting erases all contents (including computer data), and 
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.
The contents are erased when you format a disc even if you have 
set protection.
1Playback will start with:
Format Disc
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Do you want to continue?
Ye s N oe.g., DVD-RAM
Format Disc
Protected contents will also be erased.
Are you sure you want to continue?
Start Cancel
Playback will start with:
Top MenuFirst Title
1Finalize
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.
You will be unable to record on this disc
once it is finalized.
Are you sure you want to continue?
Start Cancel
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
[RAM]Characters
≥Title 64
≥Title (scheduled recording) 44
≥Disc 64
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]Characters
≥Title 44
≥Disc 40
Note
≥If a name is long, part of it may not be shown in some screens.
Preparation
≥Insert a recorded disc.
≥Release protection (Disc l30, title l34, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD]. 
[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
You can move back one space by pressing [;, PAUSE].
- You can also erase the characters by pressing [2] after you 
move the cursor to the Name field by pressing [3, 4].
≥Using the numbered 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/RESET, ¢] and press 
[ENTER].
[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 (l31). When entering a title name, the name that 
will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Top Menu 
Preview (Finalized Disc)” window. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
Entering text
Refer to the following pages regarding display of the Enter Name 
Screen.
≥Title (l34)
≥Title (scheduled recording) (l28, 29)
≥Disc (l30)
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUD IO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
 JET REW
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DVD
SSUB MENU
CANCEL
 DVD
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
:, 9
;  ∫
Numbered
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
Name field: shows the text you have entered
NO
JKL
M
PQRS
TUV
5
6
7
8
777
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and the list of titles recorded (Title 
View) is shown. You can play and edit a desired title.
For your reference
≥You cannot edit during recording or transferring (dubbing), etc.
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
-Title: 99 ([+R] 49 titles)
-Chapter: Approximately 1000 ([+R] Approximately 254)
(Depends on the state of recording.)
Preparation
≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on.
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to 
watch and press [ENTER].
≥Play starts.
≥You can also select titles by entering a 2-digit number with the 
numbered buttons. 
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of titles, the 
last title is selected. 
≥“To show other pages” l lower right
∫To clear the title list
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥Direct Navigator screen icons
:Title protected
t:Unable to play
¥:Currently recording
:Title with “One time only recording” restriction (l58, CPRM)Note
≥Once erased, divided or shortened, the title cannot be restored to 
its original state. Make certain before proceeding.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired 
title.
≥“To show other pages”, l below
[3]Press [SUB MENU].
[4]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
≥After this operation, follow the desired operation.
∫To stop in the middle
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥When the title is protected (l34), some items are not accessible. 
Release the protection to access the inaccessible items. [RAM]
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] (Multiple editing is possible. l below)
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles with SUB MENU button”.
Once title is erased using this procedure, it cannot be retrieved. 
Check the title carefully before erasing to ensure it isn’t one you want 
to keep.
[4]Select “Erase Title” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Select “Erase” with [2] 
and press [ENTER].
For your reference
≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing 
short titles.
≥The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase 
when you erase titles.
≥Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) 
increases only when the last recorded title is erased. It does not 
increase if other titles are erased.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles with SUB MENU button”.
Title information (e.g., date and 
time) is shown. 
[4]Select “Properties” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Using the Direct Navigator
∫ Selecting recorded titles to play
- -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
Previous Page 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
08
SelectPrevious Next
10  11/21 Mon 8   11/21 Mon
PlaySUB MENU
07
∫ Editing titles with SUB MENU button
1Erase Title
1Properties
Various operations
∫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.
Properties
Edit Title
View ChaptersErase Title
Erase Title
Erase Cancel
0 : 58(SP)Corresponding playlist chapters will be erased.Time remaining after erase
ENTER
e.g.: DVD-RAM
No. 01
Date 11/ 8/2005 Tue
Ch.             12Start               11:02 PM
Rec. Time  1:00(
SP)
FootballProperties
ENTER
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can perform various kinds of title editing.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and use [3, 4, 2, 
1] to select a desired title.
≥“To show other pages” l33
≥“Multiple editing” l33
[2]Press [SUB MENU]. 
[3]Select “Edit Title” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[4]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
≥The editing screen for the selected item appears.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
[4]Select “Title Name” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Refer to “Entering text”. (l32)[RAM] (Multiple editing l33)
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
You can prevent accidental erasure of titles by setting and canceling 
the write-protection.
[4]Select “Setup Protection” or “Cancel 
Protection” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[5]Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].
For your reference
Titles will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc 
with DISC MANAGEMENT (l31).
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the 
Title View. 
[4]Select “Change 
Thumbnail” with 
[3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Press [1, PLAY] to 
play.
[6]Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to 
display.
(l35, “For quicker editing”)
≥To change to another point in the same title:
- Select “Change” with [3, 4] and press [1, PLAY] and then 
repeat step 6.
[7]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER]. 
≥The thumbnail picture will be changed at this point.
1Edit Title
11Title Name
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULETIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
VCR Plus+
 JET REW
SKIP
PLAY
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURNSSUB MENU
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD DVD
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER :, 9
1 
Setup Protection
Cancel Protection
Change Thumbnail
Title Name
e.g.: DVD-RAM
11Setup Protection/Cancel Protection
11Change Thumbnail
Cancel Protection: 
The padlock mark 
disappears.
DIRECT NAVIGATORDVD-RAM
--
10  11/21 Mon
07
Setup Protection
Set title protection.
Ye s N o
ENTER
Set up Protection: 
The padlock mark 
appears.
DIRECT NAVIGATORDVD-RAM
--
10  11/21 Mon
07
Cancel Protection
Cancel title protection.
Ye s N o
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change ThumbnailDVD-RAMChange
Exit0:00.00
Change
08; 
ENTER
Start play and select
the thumbnail position.0:00.00
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and use [3, 4, 2, 
1] to select a desired title.
≥“To show other pages” l33
[2]Press [SUB MENU].
[3]Select “View Chapters” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[4]Select a desired chapter with 
[3, 4, 2, 1].
≥To start play l Press [ENTER].
≥To edit l Follow the steps below.
[5]Press [SUB MENU].
[6]Select a desired item with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[RAM] (Multiple editing l33)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
≥When you erase a chapter, the title may also be erased.
[6]Select “Erase Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
[6]Select “Create Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide. 
(lbelow, “For quicker editing”)
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points. 
[8]Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].
Note
≥A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be 
lost.
For your reference
≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” when the resulting part(s) are 
extremely short.
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
[6]Select “Combine Chapters” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined. 
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
[6]Select “View Titles” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
You go back to Title View. 
1View Chapters
11Erase Chapter
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
View Titles Erase Chapter
e.g.: DVD-RAM
Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
Title
Chapter
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM]
(l21, “Create chapters”, l right “Create Chapter”)
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
≥Titles are divided into chapters about 5 minutes after finalizing 
(l31). [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Start End
Erase Chapter
Erase Cancel
Erase chapter from the title?
Corresponding playlist chapters will also be erased.
11Create Chapter
11Combine Chapters
11View Titles
For quicker editing
≥Use search (l20), Time Slip (l21) or slow-motion (l20) to 
find the desired point. 
≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the beginning or 
end of a title.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create ChapterDVD-RAMCreate
Exit0:43.21
PLAY08
Combine Chapters
Combine CancelCombine chapters
  Selected Chapter  Following Chapter001002
ENTER
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[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
Note
≥You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can 
play a playlist that has been created or edited on a different 
equipment.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “PLAYLISTS” with [3,4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
[4]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a playlist and press 
[ENTER].
≥Chapters are not displayed if you have not yet created a playlist 
with the disc.
≥You can also select a playlist from the Playlist View by entering 
a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of playlists, 
the last playlist is selected.
≥“To show other pages”l33
∫To stop playlist play
Press [∫, STOP]. (The Playlist View screen appears.)
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
For your reference
≥You can use fast-forward, fast-rewind, pause, and slow-motion 
while playing chapters just as you can during normal play.
Playing playlists
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
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
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
DVD
SSUB MENU
 DVD
RETURN FUNCTIONS
SUB MENU 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER∫
Numbered
buttons
- -
PLAYLISTS Playlist View
Previous Page  02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
0807
11/21 Mon  0:30 11/21 Mon  0:01
SUB MENUPlayPrevious Next
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[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Properties only)
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “PLAYLISTS” with [3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
playlist.
≥“To show other pages”l33
[5]Press [SUB MENU].
[6]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press 
[ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Other functions for playlists”.
[6]Select “Properties” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Playlist information (e.g., date and length) is shown. 
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Other functions for playlists”.
You can play the chapters in a playlist.
[6]Select “View Chapters” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter.
≥You can also select a chapter from the chapter view by 
entering a 3-digit number with the numbered buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of chapters, 
the last chapter is selected.
≥“To show other pages”l33
∫Back to Playlist View
[8]Press [SUB MENU] and then press 
[ENTER].
∫To stop chapter play
Press [∫, STOP]. (The Chapter View screen appears.)
∫ Other functions for playlists
1Properties
1View Chapters
Properties
View Chapters
No.                   03
Chapters 004Date         11/15/2005 Tue
Length 0:05.51
DinosaurProperties
ENTER
View Playlists
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Convenient functions
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DISPLAY].
[2]Select a menu with [3, 4] and press [1].
[3]Select an item with [3, 4] and press [1].
[4]Select a setting with [3, 4].
≥Different operations are required depending on settings. Follow 
the on-screen instructions.
∫To exit the screen
Press [DISPLAY].
For your reference
≥The screens depend on the disc contents.
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and 
the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you 
cannot select or change.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
Soundtrack
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear.
[DVD-V]
Select the audio and language. (See [B] Audio attributes)
Subtitle
[DVD-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (See [A] Sound 
track/Subtitle language)
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] (Only discs that contain subtitle 
on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
≥If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, 
turn the subtitles off.
Audio channel [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
l21, Changing audio during play
Angle [DVD-V]
Change the number to select an angle.
PBC (Playback control) [VCD] (l58)
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off. 
[A] Sound track/Subtitle language 
[B] Audio attributes
LPCM/PPCM/Î
 Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
For your reference
≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot 
make a change when there is no recording.
≥Some discs allow changes to sound tracks, subtitles, and angles 
only by using the disc’s setup menus. (l20)
Using DISPLAY menus
PLAY
S
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
COPYINGCREATE
CHAPTERFREC
 JET REWDISPLAY
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD DVD
DISPLAY
3, 4,  1
∫ Common procedures
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlaySoundtrack
Subtitle
Audio channel
Off
1Î Digital  2/0ch
Stereo
Item Menu Setting
1Disc menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlaySoundtrack
Subtitle
Audio channel
Off
1Î Digital  2/0ch
StereoENG:
FRA:
DEU:
ITA:
ESP:
NLD:English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
DutchSVE:
NOR:
DAN:
POR:
RUS:
JPN:Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Portuguese
Russian
JapaneseCHI:
KOR:
MAL:
VIE:
THA:
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is 
displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items 
that can be selected will differ.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
Title,.Off[DVD-V]
Title,.Chapter,.Off
^------------------------J
[VCD] [CD] (except MP3 discs)
Track,.All,.Off
^----------------J
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
Track,.Group,.Off
^-----------------------J
While playing a playlist
[RAM]
Playlists,.Off
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
Picture
To select the picture mode during play
Normal:Default setting 
Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
MPEG-DNR
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
On()Off
°Progressive (l58)
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
≥Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed. 
On()Off
°Transfer (When “Progressive” is set to “On”)
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit 
the type of material being played (l58, Film and Video).
Auto1 (normal):
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and 
appropriately converts it. 
Auto2:Select when the video content is distorted by using 
Auto1.
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)
Reduces video tape noise during transfer (dub).
Depending on the software, jittering may occur.
Off:Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record 
input as is.
On:Noise reduction works for any video input.
°Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (l19).
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
V.S.S.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
(Only for Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more channels)
Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers 
(L/R) only. 
Natural()Emphasis()Off
      ^------------------------------------------J
Note
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
≥Turn V.S.S. off for SAP recordings.
Dialog Enhancer
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center 
channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier 
to hear.
On()Off
Position
To change the display position
1 (Standard) –5:
The higher the setting the lower the screen moves.
1Play menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlayRepeat playOff
1Video menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlayPicture
MPEG-DNR
On
Line-in NROff
Progressive TransferAuto 1On
Normal
1Audio menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
PlayV. S . S .
Dialog EnhancerOff
Off
1Other menu
Disc
Video
Audio
Other
Play
Position1
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Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Select a menu with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[5]Select an item to be changed with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[6]Select an option with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Some options require different operations. Follow the displayed
instructions.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is
not activated until you press [ENTER].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
For your reference
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences (children, 
for example). Play and changes to the settings are not possible 
unless you enter a password. (l41)
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
When setting ratings 
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
[1]Input a 4-digit password with the numbered 
buttons. 
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it before you 
press [ENTER].
≥Do not forget your password.
[2]Press [ENTER].
[3]Press [ENTER].
The password is entered and the unit is locked.
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you 
set, a message appears on the TV.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When changing ratings
The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”. (l41)
[1]Input a 4-digit password with the numbered 
buttons and press [ENTER]. 
Unlock Recorder:To unlock the unit and return the rating to 8
Change Password:To change your password
Change Level:To change the rating level
Temporary Unlock:To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit locks 
again if you switch it to standby or open the 
disc tray)
[2]Select a desired item with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Changing the unit’s settings
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
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
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
DVD DVD
RETURNFUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
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
Off Timer
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
Remote Control Code
Clock Settings6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick Start
Restore Default SettingsOn
SETUP
(1) (2)(3)
(1) Menus
(2) Items
(3) Options
Entering a password (Ratings)
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