Panasonic Dmr Es40 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
≥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 “VHS”.
≥Mode (Recording mode)
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording 
mode.
SP,.EP,.VP,.AU TO
°,.SP... (l49)
°Auto SP/EP mode (l right)
≥Title Name
Cannot be used.
[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 [VHS]
[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
≥“ ” flashes when the unit cannot perform scheduled recording 
(e.g., video cassette with no accidental erasure prevention tab or 
no video cassette in the cassette compartment).
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself 
when TV programs are recorded using VCR Plus_ system.
≥If you set (l44) “DST” (Daylight Saving Time) to “On” when 
manually setting the clock, scheduled recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.If, at the beginning of a scheduled recording, there is not enough 
tape remaining to complete the recording, the SP/EP function will 
automatically run the tape at EP mode for recording. This ensures 
that the entire program will be recorded. If EP mode is not enough to 
stretch the remaining tape to fit the whole program you will not be 
able to record the whole TV program.
≥It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.
≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l52)
≥Some tapes may not work correctly.
≥If the recording mode changes from SP to EP during a scheduled 
recording, some picture distortion occurs at that point.
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the scheduled 
recording list by pressing [SCHEDULE].
[1]Press [SCHEDULE].
[2]Press [3, 4] to select a program.
[3]Press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] to delete,
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
or press [ENTER] to change.
The scheduled recording setting screen appears.
[4]If you press [ENTER] in step 3
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [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, but are deleted from the list automatically at 4 a.m. 
2days later.
∫ 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 VHS 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::
Auto SP/EP mode
Check, change or delete programs
Scheduled recording
Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)1st program
(30 min.)
30 min. at SP 2nd program (60 min.)
15 min. 
at SP45 min. 
at EP
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 VHS SP OK
02 25 12/13  Tue 10:30  PM 11:00  PM VHS SP OKNo Channel Date On Off Drive Mode Check
New Scheduled Recording
VHS
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Convenient functions
The unit automatically records special index signals on the tape 
every time a recording is started. The index search function makes 
use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired 
program quickly and easily.
Preparation
≥Insert a recorded video cassette.
While stopped or during normal play
Press [: ] or [ 9].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
∫To cancel the index search
Press [∫, STOP].
Note
≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.
≥If you press either one of the buttons too much, you can control the 
number of skips by pressing the opposite button.
≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal 
is located.
≥This feature may not work correctly if the index signals are too 
close together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” and 
press [ENTER].
[4]Select “VHS” 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].
∫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.
This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For 
details on menu operation (l above).
≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings.
∫VHS
TAPE SELECT
Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct 
remaining time.
[T120
] [T160] [T180]
[T120]: T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes
[T160]: T140 and T160 tapes
[T180]: T180 tapes
JET SEARCH (l47)
Set the speed for JET SEARCH when playing EP and VP tapes.
≥It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP mode at 
approx. 27 or 35 times speed.
[k27] [k35]
--------
≥Select [k27] if the picture is poor at [k35]. Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
VHS Index Search System (VISS)
∫Index signals are recorded in the following cases.
≥When a recording is started by pressing [¥, REC].
≥When scheduled recording is started.
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULEOPERATION
SELECT
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP 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
INDEX
REC
TOP MENU
VHS
RESET
VHS
FUNCTIONS AUDIO
STATUS ∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
:, 9
µ
STATUS
AUDIO
RETURN
RETURN
C6  12VHS cassette
Changing the unit’s settings
1Summary of settings
FUNCTIONSVHSVHS
Write Protection  Off
SCHEDULE
VCR Plus+12
3
Other FunctionsReturn
SETUP
ENTER
Playback
Schedule
TAPE SELECT
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenVHS
JET SEARCHT120k35SETUP
VHS
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Press [STATUS] to change the information 
displayed.
The display changes each time you press the button.
∫Display examples
(1) A VHS cassette is inserted/not inserted
(2) Current recording or play status, input channel
≥Shows the current state of the unit and the input channel.
(3) Audio type (l right)
(4) Other drive operation
(5) The current date and time
(6) Available recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “2:34 EP” indicates 2 hours and 34 minutes in EP mode)
(7) Elapsed play time
(8) Recording time
≥Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide to 
how much space has been used for recording on the tape.
To see these displays, set the “Status Messages” item in the 
“Display” to “Automatic”. (l43)
Press [STATUS].
The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 
5 seconds. 
Note
≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. 
≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback 
tape or the input signal. 
While playing tapes
Press [AUDIO].
The audio changes as follows:
A:
Stereo > Mono L > Mono R > No display (Normal audio track)
       ^------------------------------------------------------------}
B:
MAIN+SAP > MAIN > SAP > No display (Normal audio track)
       ^------------------------------------------------------------}
When a stereo broadcast or SAP broadcast is recorded and played 
back on the unit, stereo sound will be automatically selected in the 
case of a stereo broadcast and SAP sound will be automatically 
selected in the case of a dual-sound broadcast (Mono and SAP or 
Stereo and SAP). 
≥This function may not work properly if the program is played back 
from a mid point. In a case like this, press [AUDIO] and select the 
right sound. 
≥The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded 
using external equipment. 
Depending on the following, the status message 
displayed will change.
∫DVD side not recording:
VHS operation when not recording or making a scheduled 
recording on the DVD side.
∫DVD side recording:
VHS operation when recording or making a scheduled recording on 
the DVD side.
When the DVD side is not recording
When the DVD side is recording
1Channel display
2:34     EP 11/8    10:15 PM
 00:05.14  EP
      00:00.10  SP Remain    π
ππ
CH 10Play
Stereo
VHS cassette
Tray Open
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CH 10Play
Stereo
VHS cassette
Tray Open
(6)
(7)(8) (5)
No display
CH  1
   Stereo0:00.22
;¥ SP 1
12 3 4
5
6
2Stereo/Mono/SAP indication
Indicates whether a program is broadcast in stereo, mono 
or SAP.
Audio indicators (appear only in playback)
The Left (Mono L) and Right (Mono R) indicators show 
which sound mode is selected as follows:
Stereo: Stereo indicators appear.
Mono L: The Mono L indicator appears. 
Mono R: The Mono R indicator appears. 
Normal: Neither the L nor R indicator appears.
3Operation status display
4Shows the time and tape counter
Pressing [STATUS] once makes the on-screen display 
appear. After that, press the button repeatedly to change 
the display as follows:
Present time > Tape counter > Remaining tape time
   ^-----------------------------------------------------------------}
During Index search: “01” to “20” is displayed.
During Jet Rewind: “J. REW” is displayed.
≥Press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢] to reset the tape counter 
(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. The tape counter is 
automatically reset to “0:00.00” when inserting a video 
cassette.
≥The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if 
you set the wrong tape time in “TAPE SELECT” in the 
“VHS” menu and if the tape is of poor quality.
5Cassette-in indicator
Shows whether you have inserted a video cassette.
6Recording mode indicator (l49)
Changing audio
Stereo program SAP program
DVD side not recordingAB
DVD side recordingAA
Auto Bilingual Choice Function
VHS
Convenient 
functions
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DV D / V H S
Transferring (Dubbing)
You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.
Before transferring (dubbing)
DirectionType of transfer (dubbing) you wantSuitable methodsFromTo
VHSDVD-RAM, DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, or +R
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the selected start 
point to the end of the tapeOne Touch Transfer 
(l55)
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, 
DVD-RW or +RVHS
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (dub) a whole disc
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the beginning of the 
selected title to the end of the discOne Touch Transfer 
(l56)
Finalized disc [DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R], +RW or 
DVD-Video on sale that 
are not copy-protected, 
etc.VHS
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
Cannot transfer
∫Caution for transfer (dubbing) from VHS to DVD
≥Copy-protected video tapes cannot be dubbed. Most video tapes 
are copy-protected to prevent illegal reproduction and they 
cannot be recorded.
≥When a copy-protected tape is inserted, a message appears on 
the display and the recording stops on the spot.
≥If a part of a tape recorded in VP mode is dubbed to disc, noise 
may appear at the beginning of the dubbed part.
Only the following operations are allowed while transferring 
(dubbing):
≥Stopping transfer by pressing and holding [RETURN] for about 3 
seconds or more.
≥Stopping transfer by pressing [∫, STOP].
≥Changing audio (l53)
≥Adjusting the picture
≥Changing operating drive
When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following operations 
also start automatically
≥“Status Messages” on “Display” ) “Off” (l43)
∫Caution for transfer (dubbing) from DVD to VHS
≥Copy-protected discs cannot be dubbed. Most discs are copy-
protected to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be 
recorded.
≥If you set “TV Type” to progressive (l19), the setting switches 
to interlace when the transfer (dubbing) starts. However it 
returns to progressive when the transfer (dubbing) finishes.
Only the following operations are allowed while transferring 
(dubbing):
≥Stopping transfer by pressing and holding [RETURN] for about 3 
seconds or more.
≥Stopping transfer by pressing [∫, STOP].
≥Changing operating drive
When transfer (dubbing) is started, the following operations 
also start automatically
≥“Status Messages” on Display ) “Off” (l43)
≥Audio output when playing back DVD ) Stereo (L R) [RAM]
If you start transfer (dubbing) when the resume play function 
(l20) is working, the transfer (dubbing) is executed from the 
beginning of the title which contains the starting position of 
playback to the end of the disc.
VHSDVD
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can transfer (dub) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° with 
one stroke of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (Dubbing), programs are automatically 
transferred (dubbed) onto the disc from the location of playback at 
the time when the transfer (dubbing) of the tape starts.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording on it. (l8, 45)
≥Select the recording mode. (l24)
≥When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, select the 
audio to be recorded on disc in “Select MTS” in the “SETUP” menu. 
(l42) [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
VHS
≥
Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied (l46).
[1]While both DVD and VHS are stopped
Press and hold [“ DVD, DUBBING] for about 3 
seconds or more.
On the main unit, press [“ DVD].
≥Check if transfer (dubbing) starts 
properly.
≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the 
main unit lights.
≥
Dub is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or 
the disc becomes full.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) in the middle
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds 
or more.
Note
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is not started or not executed, the 
“DUBBING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is 
properly prepared.
Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS
∫ One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) 
(VHSlDVD )
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERF. R E CDUBBINGDVD
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
RETURN
∫
“ DVDRETURN
VHSDVD
VHS DVDCHRECOPERATION
SELECT
DUBBING/k1.3
DV  I N
DUBBING indicator
REC
∫Dividing a title to be dubbed
In One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS to DVD, the title is 
divided by index signal detected and then recorded. You can 
search desired titles with Direct Navigator’s Title View (l33) after 
transfer (dub) to DVD.
≥Titles recorded within 15 minutes (25 minutes in VP mode) of 
each other may not be divided properly.
≥The recording time may become longer than the original title 
depending on the number of index signals.
VHSDVD
Transferring 
(Dubbing)
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can transfer (dub) titles recorded on a disc° onto a tape with one 
touch of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (dubbing), all contents on the disc are 
automatically dubbed onto the tape.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) onto tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l8).
VHS
≥ Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. 
(l46)
≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. 
(l53)
≥Select the recording mode. (l49)
[1]Press and hold [VHS —, DUBBING] for about 3 
seconds or more.
On the main unit, press [VHS —].
≥Check if transfer (dubbing) starts properly.
≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit lights.
≥Dubbing is automatically completed when playback of the disc 
is finished or the tape reaches its end.
∫To stop transfer (dubbing) in the middle
Press [∫, STOP].
Note
≥When the transfer (dubbing) is not started or not executed, the 
“DUBBING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is 
properly prepared.
≥If you start transfer (dubbing) when the resume play function is 
working, the DVD is dubbed from the beginning of the title where 
play last stopped.
Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD
∫ One Touch Transfer (dubbing) 
(DVDlVHS)
SCHEDULE
DVD ERASERECREC MODEADD/DLT
TIME SLIPSTATUS DISPLAY
DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATE
CHAPTERVCR/TV
 JET REW
RECREC MODE
DUBBINGVHSVHS —
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESETVCR Plus+
PLAY
INDEX:, 9SLOW/
OPERATION
SELECT
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
INPUT SELECT
VHSDVDVHSDVD
REC MODE INPUT SELECT
1 
;  ∫CH, W, X
µ
VHSDVD
VHS DVDCHRECOPERATION
SELECT
DUBBING/k1.3
DV  I N
DUBBING indicator 
∫When you transfer (dub) a whole disc
Make sure that the DVD is stopped.
≥When the resume play function is working, press [∫, STOP] to 
de-activate it. (l20)
∫When you transfer (dub) a title from the beginning of 
the selected title to the end of the disc
∫When you transfer (dub) a playlist from the 
beginning of the selected playlist to the last playlist
Press [1, PLAY] to play back the desired title or playlist 
(l36). 
≥You can transfer (dub) (a title or playlist) while playback is 
paused by pressing [;, PAUSE].
≥You cannot transfer (dub) a playlist which is longer than 8 hours. 
(When you transfer (dub) multiple playlists, the playlist which is 
longer than 8 hours is omitted.)
∫About Recording VISS (l52)
In One Touch Dubbing from DVD to VHS, the index signal is 
automatically recorded for each title. You can search desired titles 
with [: ] or [ 9].
REC
VHSDVD
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When connecting to the IN2/DV input terminals on the front of 
the unit
≥You can also connect to the IN1 input terminals on the rear of the 
unit.
Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for 
the unit and the external device are off. Then, after connecting 
cables, turn on both.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded 
when connected through L/MONO.)
≥The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
When recording from the unit’s DV input terminal (l27)
≥The audio recorded through the DV input terminal is the audio 
selected in the “Select Audio Channel For DV Input” (l42).
≥When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), 
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.
Preparation
≥Connect an external device to this unit’s input terminals 
(l above).
DVD [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l30). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
VHS
≥Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. 
(l46)
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Press [REC MODE] to select the recording 
mode. 
(DVD l24, VHS l49)
≥DVD  [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
- It is also possible to perform Flexible Recording (FR). (l25)
[2]While stopped
Press [CH, W, X] or [INPUT SELECT] to select 
the input channel for the equipment you have 
connected.
≥Select IN1, IN2 or DV.
≥For VHS, the “DV” channel can be selected however it cannot 
be recorded.
Follow the above steps 1 to 2.
[3]Start play on the external device.
[4]Press [¥, REC] at the point where you want to 
start recording.
Follow the above steps 1 to 2.
[3]Press [1, PLAY].
≥Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start 
point.
[4]Press [;, PAUSE], then press [¥, REC].
≥Put the unit in recording standby mode.
[5]Start play on the external device.
[6]Press [;, PAUSE] at the point where you want 
to start recording.
∫To skip unwanted parts 
Press [;, PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, STOP].
Note
≥When recording using the unit’s input terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded. As long as secondary 
audio that is recorded on the media in the external device is not output to the unit in play, it is not recorded.
≥When recording using IN1 or IN2 terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded.
For your reference 
≥Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Such software cannot be recorded.
Recording from an external device
EJECT
POWER
S VIDEO  IN
VIDEO INSKIPREW/FF– AUDIO IN – R L/MONOIN2
DV D
VHS– –:/65/9VHSDVD
VHS DVDCHRECOPERATION
SELECT
DUBBING/k1.3
DV  I NDV  I N
(2)
(1)(3)
(4)
(1) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
AYellow (VIDEO)
BWhite (L)
CRed (R)
(2) S-Video cable (not supplied) 
(3) DV cable (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
(4) External device (Playback equipment)
∫ Manual recording
1DVD1VHS
VHSDVD
Transferring 
(Dubbing)
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Reference
Bitstream
This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is 
converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by 
a decoder.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to 
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with 
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on 
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to 
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your TV’s 
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing. If this is the case, this 
unit can only output the front two channels.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression 
means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. 
This means you can hear dialog clearly at low volume.
Film and Video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. The unit can 
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable 
method of progressive output.
≥Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film 
generally being 24 frames per second.
≥Video is 60 fields per second (2 fields making up 1 frame).
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. 
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize 
DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R on the unit. After 
finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record 
or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become 
recordable.
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format) 
on the unit.
Formatting irrevocably erases all contents on the disc.
Frame and field
Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see 
on your TV. Each frame consists of 2 fields.
Frame Field Field
≥A frame still shows 2 fields, so there may be some blurring between 
them, but picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but 
there is no blurring.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If 
you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the 
data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The 
benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the 
degree of compression.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to 
approximately one-tenth of its size without any considerable loss of 
audio quality. You can play MP3s you have recorded onto CD-R and 
CD-RW.
Pan & Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they will 
be viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often 
don’t fit regular TVs (4:3 aspect ratio). 2 styles of picture, 
“Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.
Letterbox:  Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the 
picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio 
of 16:9.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus displayed on the screen.
(The unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Progressive/Interlace
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. 
This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video 
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Protection
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or 
erasure protection.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave 
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital 
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per 
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the 
original sound.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display 
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
Glossary
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DiscPage
RecordingPage
Frequently asked questions
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.14
Can the headphones and speakers 
be directly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.14
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.14
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 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”.–
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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-
RW, +R and +RW compatibility with 
the unit.≥The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and plays 
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.
≥The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R 
discs.
≥After formatting +R discs
- You may not be able to play +R discs on this unit after formatting them on other 
Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.
- You may not be able to play +R discs on other equipment after formatting them on this 
unit.
If you finalize the disc on the equipment used for formatting, play becomes possible.6, 7
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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). 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).
≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.7, 22, 
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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-RW (DVD-Video 
format) and +R 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. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and 
capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.31
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 using the DV automatic recording function from a digital video 
camcorder, 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.42
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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-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recording 
with “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu.25
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On the unit’s display Page
On the TVPage
On the unit’s displayPage
On the TVPage
Error messages 
∫ Common
H, F, U
(“” stands for a number.)≥An error has occurred. The number following “H”, “F” or “U” depends on the status of the unit.
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.
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–
∫ DVD
Cannot finish recording 
completely.≥The program was copy-protected.
≥The disc may be full.
≥There are already 99 recorded titles ([+R] 49 recorded titles).–
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Cannot play.≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). –
Cannot record on the disc.≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 8
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.≥Create space by erasing any unwanted titles. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]
[Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available 
disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.]
≥Use a new disc.21, 30, 
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– Cannot record. The number 
of titles has exceeded the 
maximum limit.
Error has occurred. Please 
press ENTER.≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering 
(“SLF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).–
No disc≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.
≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.6, 8
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Please change the disc.≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [