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Video cassette information
∫Video cassettes
≥Break off the video cassette’s tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of 
adhesive tape when you want to use the video cassette for recording again. 
≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the 
characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.
∫Video cassette care
≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully and 
discard them when they become dirty or damaged. 
≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to 
become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction. 
∫Maintenance
Cleaning the video heads
Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play. 
If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number 
NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person. 
When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the 
card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.
Automatic drive select function
If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card Operations” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to 
the SD drive (l35, 55). If you remove an SD card, the DVD drive is automatically selected.
You can enjoy both DVD, VHS and SD with the unit.
This DVD Recorder can record images and sounds in high quality to rapid random access capable DVD media. This has resulted in many new 
features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.
∫DVD
Progressive output (l16, 20)
If you connect the unit with a progressive output-compatible TV, you 
can enjoy higher-quality and less-flicker images than conventional 
TVs (of the interlace output type) can present. 
Finalize (l61)
This function enables you to play recorded DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) +R and +R DL on other players. 
Instant play (l32)
This function can quickly find and play a video program you wish to 
watch. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of a previously 
recorded video immediately. 
Quick view (l32)
This function allows you to watch news, information and other 
programs in a short time.
Chasing play (l28)
There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without 
stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded 
from its beginning.
Instant recording (l25)
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the 
recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins 
recording right away.
Simultaneous recording and play (l28)
With this function, you can play a previously recorded video program 
while recording another program.
Time Slip (l33)
This function enables you to jump to the scene you specify during 
play.
One touch transfer (copy) (l50, 52)
This function can copy video from VHS to DVD and vice versa.
DV input terminal (l57)
The DV camcorder recording function of this unit lets you easily copy 
a video to the DVD by connecting only a single DV cable.
∫VHS
Long recording (l26)
With this function, you can record approx. 10 hours of video onto a 
T-120 cassette, for example.
∫SD card
SD card slot (l
 above)
The SD card slot of this unit lets you play digital camera photographs 
and copy them from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage without 
using a computer.
Tab
Inserting/Removing the SD card
Opening the cover Inserting the card Removing the card Closing the cover
R
E
C
Press down.
COPYING
R
E
CADAPTER
Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.
(Do not forget to close the cover. lright) Press on the center of 
the card until it clicks into 
place.If you are using a 
miniSD
TM card, insert it 
into the miniSDTM card 
adaptor that comes 
with the card.
Insert and remove this 
adaptor from the unit.
R
E
C
1
2Press on the center 
of the card.
Pull it straight out.
R
E
C
Push up.
Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek 
medical advice immediately.
Useful features
The remote control/Disc and card handling/Video cassette information/Inserting/Removing the SD card/Useful features
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Control reference guide
(1)Turn the unit on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l18
(2)Select drive (DVD, VHS or SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l above
(3)Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers
(4)Cancel/Reset the tape counter
(5)Basic operations for recording and play
(6)Skip the specified time/  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l33 
Jet rewind button (JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l37
(7)Direct Navigator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l32, 34
(8)Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l18, 33
(9)Show sub menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l36, 41, 45
(10)Select audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l27, 33
View select (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l53
(11)Show on-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l39
View select (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l53
(12)Start recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l25
(13)Change recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l25, 30
(14)Transmission window
(15)TV operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l21, 28
(16)Channel select/
TRACKING/V-LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l38
(17)Add/delete channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l19
(18)Input select (IN1, IN2, DV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l57
(19)Delete items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l59
(20)Skip a minute forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l33
(21)Show scheduled recording list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l30
(22)Show FUNCTIONS window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l40
(23)Return to previous screen
(24)Select VCR/TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l23
(25)Create chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l33
(26)Start Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l29
(27)Show status messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l38, 40
Notes
≥Buttons such as the [¥, REC] button do not protrude as much as 
other buttons to stop them from being pressed accidentally.
≥The word “button” is not used in these operating instructions so 
“Press the [ENTER] button.” is shown as “Press [ENTER].”
≥You can use this remote control to operate your TV if you set the 
TV manufacturer code (l21).
Remote control
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLT
CH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPAUSE STOP
SKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(6) (3)
(9)
(15)
(16)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(8)
(25)
(26)
(14)
(23)
(17)
(24)
(27)(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
∫[DRIVE SELECT] button
≥Before performing DVD operations, be sure to 
press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select DVD 
side. Also, make sure the DVD indicator lights up 
on the unit.
≥Before performing VHS operations, be sure to 
press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select VHS 
side. Also, make sure the VHS indicator lights up on 
the unit.
≥Before performing SD card operations, be sure to 
press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select SD side. 
Also, make sure the SD card indicator lights up on 
the unit.DRIVE
SELECTDVD
SD
VHS
DRIVE
SELECTDVD
SD
VHS
DRIVE
SELECTDVD
SD
VHS
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(1)Cassette eject button (
						

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STEP 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of two common methods of connection (A-B, pages 1 4 t o  15). Please connect using the one that best 
suits you.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.)
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
≥Before doing any connection, turn off all the equipments and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipments and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programme.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box.
∫The unit’s RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit go through the RF OUT 
terminal to the television. 
Refer to page 15 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
∫When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit 
consumes a small amount of power, even  when it is turned off 
(approx. 8 W
).
TV TV
The unit
VCRVCR
The unit
∫Do not connect the unit through a video cassette 
recorder
Video signals sent through video cassette recorders will be 
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be 
shown correctly on the TV.
A Connection with a television
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD / VHS COMMON OUT
RF
OUT
VHF/UHF
RF
IN
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEOS VIDEOAC INDVD        PRIORITY OUT
AV  O U T
VHF/UHF
RF IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 
IN
RL
Red   White   
Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
12
To  R F  I N
ToToDVD/VHS COMMON OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUTTo
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
Television
This unit’
s rear pane
lAudio/Video cable
(Included)
To RF OUT To household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
75 hh
coaxial 
cable
(Included)75 
hh
coaxial 
cable Cable from wall or
antenna signal
3
4
Red   White   Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
∫ Connection (with Audio/Video cable)
Connect in numerical order 1 to 4.
≥After this connection, set the RF output channel “OFF” (l18), 
and then press TV/VIDEO button of TV remote controller to 
select the AV input mode to the connected TV terminal. You can 
watch a video from this unit on your TV.
∫Connection (without Audio/Video cable)
You do not need to connect “3”.
The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the 75 ≠ coaxial cable on 
channel 3 or 4. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in 
the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. 
≥After this connection, set the RF output channel “CH3” or “CH4” 
(l18).
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Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on 
the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions.
The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD PRIORITY output terminals.
v
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS 
signals can be output.
DVD PRIORITY OUT
≥You can also playback a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output 
terminal except while recording, or making a scheduled recording, 
on the DVD.
B Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD / VHS COMMON OUT
RF
OUT
VHF/UHF
RF
IN
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEOS VIDEOAC IN
AUDIO
VIDEO S VIDEO Satellite CableRLRFINOUT
VHF/UHF
RF IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 
IN
RL
Red   White   
Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
Red   White   Red   White   Yellellow
Cable box or 
Satellite receiver
Satellite antenna 
(Satellite receiver only)
1
5
Red   White   Yellow
2
3
To  R F  I N Television
(Included) To RF OUT Cable from wall or 
antenna signal
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete.
This unit’
s rear pane
l
Audio/Video cable
(Included)75 hh
coaxial 
cable
75 
hh
coaxial 
cable
6
Audio/Video cableTo  I N 1
AC power supply cord (Included)
To household
AC outlet
4
AV  O U T
7
75 hh
coaxial 
cable
DVD        PRIORITY OUT
ToToDVD/VHS COMMON OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUTTo
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
Red   White   Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
Red   White   
Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
If the antenna connector doesn’t match
Other antenna connections to the unitOther antenna connections to the television
∫A single twin lead∫A twin lead terminal
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal
∫Two twin leads∫Two twin lead terminals
DVD output and DVD/VHS output
300–75 ≠ transformer
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s RF IN 
terminal
75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer
TelevisionVHF or UHF
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable
To this unit’s RF IN 
terminal VHF/UHF band mixer
(Round)75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
Te l e v i s i o n 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
from the antenna
To this unit’s RF 
IN terminal
300–75 ≠ transformer (Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cableVHF/UHF band mixer
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
TelevisionVHF
UHF
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDDVD        PRIORITY OUT DVD /VHS COMMON OUT
DVD/VHS COMMON output
DVD PRIORITY output
STEP 1 Connection
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STEP 1 Connection
S VIDEO OUT terminal
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
After completing “Connection with a television” (l14) or 
“Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver” 
(l15), connect S VIDEO cable as illustration below.
Usually you can watch a picture from INPUT2 terminal. When you 
want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, change to INPUT1 
terminal.COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive 
output (l76) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
After completing “Connection with a television” (l14) or 
“Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver” 
(l15), connect COMPONENT VIDEO cable as illustration below.
Usually you can watch a picture from COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 
terminal. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, 
change to INPUT1 terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
∫Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal
≥To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD-Video, 
connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder 
displaying these logo marks using an optical digital 
audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio 
Output” (l64).
≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not 
included), check the terminal shape of the connected 
equipment.
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 
2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
∫Connection to a stereo amplifier
To enjoy higher picture quality
∫ Connecting to the TV S VIDEO IN terminal
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD / VHS COMMON OUT
DVD         PRIORITY OUTR-AUDIO-L
VIDEOS VIDEO
S Video  ca bleTelevision
Red   WhiteRed   White
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 
IN
S VIDEO 
IN RL
Audio cable
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 
IN
RL
Red   White   Yellow
This unit’s 
rear panelAudio/Video cable
INPUT1
INPUT2
(Included)
Red   WhiteRed   WhiteRed   White   
Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
∫ Connecting to the TV COMPONENT VIDEO 
IN terminals
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD / VHS COMMON OUT
DVD         PRIORITY OUTR-AUDIO-L
VIDEOS VIDEO
COMPONENT 
VIDEO INPUTAUDIO IN
RL
YPBPR
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 
IN
RL
Red   White   
Red   White   Yellellow
Red   WhiteRed   WhiteINPUT1
Red   White   Yellow
Red   White   Red   White   Yellellow Red   White   Yellow
Component 
Video cable
Television
Audio cable
This unit’s  
rear panel
Audio/Videoudio/Video 
cacablele  Audio/Video 
cable (Included)(Included)   (Included) 
Red   WhiteRed   White
Connecting an amplifier or system component
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)DVD / VHS COMMON OUT
RF
OUT
VHF/UHF
RF
IN
DVD       PRIORITY OUTR-AUDIO-L
VIDEOS VIDEOAC IN
OPTICAL INAUDIO IN
RL
Red   WhiteRed   White
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when 
connecting.
Insert fully, with this side 
facing up.
Red   White
Red   WhiteRed   WhiteRed   White
Audio cable
AV  O U T
Amplifier’s  
rear panel
This unit’s 
rear panelAmplifier’s  
rear panel
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HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video 
signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High 
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.
Set the following:
From the Setup menu (l65), Set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.
≥Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
≥If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier, then 
use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” setting (l65).
≥
If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content 
Protection for Prerecorded Media, l76), copy-protected DVD-Audio 
cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier 
with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).
If connecting with a Panasonic television equipped with the HDAVI Control function, you can use this convenient function to control both the 
recorder and the television.
After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set “Ctrl with HDMI” to “On”. (l65)
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. 
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. 
≥Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible.
For the connection to be completed and activate correctly, turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this unit’s input 
channel on the connected television. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
When the following operations are performed the television will 
automatically switch the input channel and displays the 
corresponding action.
-When play starts on the unit
-When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., 
Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)
Note
≥When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the output does not 
automatically switch even if when you operate the VHS.
The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display 
appears when the following operations are performed with the 
television in standby mode.
-When play starts on the unit
-When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., 
Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)
Note
≥When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the television does 
not automatically turn on even if when you operate the VHS.
When the television is turned off, this unit is also automatically turned off.The unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the 
status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during 
playback or when the unit is only scheduled recording.
Note
≥Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the 
same time in the following conditions:
-When you pressed [¥, REC] and the unit is recording
-When copying
-When finalizing
For your reference
≥When [1, PLAY] is pressed on this unit for “automatic input 
switching” or “power on link”, the playback is not immediately 
displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the 
contents from where playback starts.
In this case, press [:, SKIP] or [6, SLOW/SEARCH] to go 
back to where playback started.
≥
When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) terminal is used for audio 
output and the unit is connected to the television with a HDMI cable, 
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the setup menu. 
(l65)
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal
∫ Connecting to a TV ∫ Connecting to an amplifier
YPB
COMPONE
DIGITAL A (PCM/BIT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-
L
YPBPR
OPTICALCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (PCM/BITSTREAM)DV D
/
D
AV OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT HDMI cable
(Only included in DMR-ES46V)
Please use a cable 
5.0 m or less in length for 
stability and prevention of 
deterioration in video quality. HDMI IN Television Television
HDMI AV OUT
HDMI AV OUT
HDMI INAmplifier
This Unit This Unit
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)
Automatic input switching
Power on link
Power off link
Equipment compatible with and equipment scheduled to be 
compatible with HDAVI Control (as of January 2006).
Plasma TVs:  TH-42/50/58PX600, TH-37/42/50PX60, 
TH-58PX60,TH-42PD60, TH-42/50PX6
LCD TVs:  TC-26/32LX600, TC-23/26/32LX60, TC-26/32LE60
LCD projection TVs: 
PT-52/56/61LCX66
Receiver: SA-XR57P 
¢The HDAVI Control function will only work if you can connect this 
unit with Panasonic equipment equipped with the HDAVI control 
function.
Before purchasing equipment, confirm that it has the HDAVI 
Control function.
STEP 1 Connection
≥If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content 
Protection for Prerecorded Media, l76), copy-protected DVD-Audio 
cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables 
(red, white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.
≥If you are connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 
2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed 
(
l76) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)≥For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI 
input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display property or at all when 
connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.) 
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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit 
assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes 
in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves 
or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
Preparation
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to the unit. (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4)
≥If you connect the unit through a cable box or satellite receiver 
(l15), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work.
If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (l19, “Set Clock 
Manually”).
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER]. 
[2]Press [CH,W, X] to 
select an RF output 
channel number.
The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
CH 3 (Default setting) (# CH4 (# OFF
                  ^-----------------------------------------------J
[3]Use [3, 4] to select the 
language and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Press [
3, 4] to select 
“4:3 TV” or “16:9 
Widescreen TV” and 
press [ENTER].
[5]Press [
3, 4] to select 
“On” or “Off” and press 
[ENTER].
If you activate “Quick Start” 
function, select “On”.
[6]Press [3, 4] to select 
“Internal TV Tuner” or 
“Input” and press 
[ENTER].
When you do not set channels 
on this unit, select “Input”. The 
unit then displays “Set Clock 
Manually” screen. 
Set the clock manually. (l19)
[7]Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. 
≥The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when Auto Clock Setting is finished. 
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean 
Time (GMT).
EST  (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST  (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST
 (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST  (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST  (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr
∫When one of the following screens appears
“No channels were found.”
After turning off the unit, confirm 
following and perform setup 
again.
≥Confirm the antenna cable is 
firmly connected to RF IN 
terminal.
≥If you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input” in step 6.
“Auto Clock Setting is 
incomplete.”
Press [ENTER] and set clock 
manually. (l19)
[8]Press [ENTER].
BandChannel
Antenna Mode
(Airwaves)VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CableTV Mode
(Cable)VHF 2 to 13
CATV LOW BAND 95 to 99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14 to 36
CATV HYPER BAND 37 to 65
ULTRA BAND66 to 94
100 to 125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (l19)
Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007. 
When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the 
unit’s clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in 
Set Clock manually in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the 
clock precisely if you are using this function.
Connection (without Audio/
Video cable):
Select “CH3” or “CH4” which 
displays the screen on the right.
Connection (with Audio/Video 
cable):
Select “OFF”.
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
µ
Í
CH, 
ADD/DLT
RETURN
FUNCTIONS3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERCH, W, X
Numeric
buttons
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de Langue
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
English
FrançaisEspañol
The unit’s displayAbout “Quick Start” function
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to DVD-
RAM about 1 second after you press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] 
to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [¥, REC].
The following happens when you have selected “On”.
≥Power consumption in standby mode increases because 
power is supplied to the unit.
Select TV type  and press ENTER.
(Please refer to Operation Instruction  
for details)
4:3 TV16:9 Widescreen TV
ENTER
Aspect Ratio Selection
The unit can be turned on faster, in about 
1 second. Please note that Quick Start
mode slightly increases power
consumption when the unit is off.
(See Operation instructions for details)
Turn Quick Start on ?
OnOff
ENTER
Quick start setting
Please select the source from which this
unit will record each time it is turned
on. Note: Selecting Internal TV Tuner
will start the Auto Channel Clock
Settings process.
This one time process takes a few minutes.
Internal TV TunerInput
ENTER
Default Recording Source
Set Channels Automatically
Ch.
Set Channels Automatically
Proceeding .  .  .
1   1   11
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2007 12:15 AM
DST--------------  On
Time Zone------- CST
No channels were found.
Please check antenna or cable connection,
then...
Press ENTER again.
Set Channels Automatically
Auto Clock setting is incomplete.
Press ENTER
to set clock manually.
Set Clock Automatically
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∫If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual 
time
Select “j1” or “i1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu (l63).
Signal source, RF output channel, channel caption revert to the 
default values when you perform the procedure below. 
Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.
When the unit is on and stopped
[1]Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on the main 
unit for about 5 seconds.
The unit turns off.
[2]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
Plug-in Auto Tuning starts.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Setup” with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with [
3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “Signal Source (RF IN)” with [
3, 4] and 
press [ENTER]. 
[6]Select “Antenna” or “Cable TV” with [
3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Set Channels Automatically” with [
3,4] 
and press [ENTER]. 
[8]Press [ENTER].
≥Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
[9]Press [ENTER].
∫To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN]. Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or 
unnecessary channels are set. 
[1]Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CableTV Mode (Cable)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]
≥You can also use [CH, X, W] to select a channel.
[2]Press [CH, ADD/DLT].
e.g., The channel is deleted.
“Clock Settings” made here are applied to VHS as well.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. 
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Setup” with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Select “Setup” with [
3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[5]Select “Clock Settings” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[6]Select “Set Clock Manually” with [
3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Use [
2, 1] to select the item you want to 
change, and press [
3, 4] to change the setting. 
≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the 
last Sunday in October. 
≥Time Zone (l22)
[8]Press [ENTER]. 
≥The clock starts.
≥When you change the time zone, the recording times for titles 
recorded before the time zone adjustment also change to 
correspond to the new time zone. 
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
∫ Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning
(after relocation, for example)
∫ Restart Set Channels Automatically
No DiscFUNCTIONS No Disc
Program
CopyOther Functions
ENTER
RETURN
No DiscFUNCTIONS No Disc
Program
CopyOther Functions
Setup
ENTER
RETURN
Manual Channel Captions
Signal Source (RF IN)
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
AntennaSetup
AntennaChannelSetupDiscCable TV Signal Source (RF IN)
Setup
∫ Adding and deleting channels
∫ Set Clock Manually
The unit’s display
Channel 15 Deleted
Off Timer
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Remote Control CodeClock Settings
6 HoursSet Code 1
Quick StartRestore Default SettingsOn
Setup
VHS
Set Clock Manually
/:
/SAT PM Month Day Year
Hour Minute1
1
12 00 2000
DST Time ZoneOffEST
ENTER
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
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Other settings
You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones 
yourself.
The captions you enter are used as channel names and displayed 
on the Direct Navigator screen.
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “Setup” with [
3, 
4] and press [ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with 
[
3, 4] and press [2,1].
≥Go to the item you want to set 
next.
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Preset Channel 
Captions” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER]. 
[6]Use [
3, 4] to select the 
caption and press [
1].
You can choose from the 
following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, 
ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, 
USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
≥When selecting the caption, press and hold [3,4] to scroll up 
and down the screen quickly.
[7]Use [3,4] to select the channel corresponding 
to the caption and press [
2].
≥Channels are displayed only when they contain a station and if 
captions have not been added manually. 
≥To delete the channel number, press [¢, CANCEL].
≥Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Manual Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[6]Use [
3, 4] to select the channel and press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
preset captions have not been added.
[7]Use [3, 4] to select the first character and 
press [
1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A to Z, 0 to 9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [¢, CANCEL].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters. 
[8]Use [2, 1] to return to the “Channel Number” 
column.
≥Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter other channels. 
[9]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. 
(l76)
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Setup” with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[4]Select “TV Screen” with [
3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “TV Type” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the TV is compatible with progressive output.
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the item and press 
[ENTER]. 
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
Channel captions
∫ Preset Channel Captions
CHAPTERCREATE 
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VCR/TV
SUB MENU
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
TRACKING/V-LOCK
RESET
DVD/VHS 
TV/VIDEO
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
SKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECTÍ
RETURN
FUNCTIONS3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Numeric
buttons
No DiscFUNCTIONS No Disc
Program
CopyOther Functions
Setup
ENTER
RETURN
Manual Channel Captions
Signal Source (RF IN)
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplay
Set Channels AutomaticallyChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
AntennaSetup
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Preset Channel Captions
CaptionChannel Number
--
--
GLOB
ABC
----
PBS
CBS
Setup
ENTERVHS
∫ Manual Channel Captions
Selecting television type
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Channel Captions
Channel NumberCaption
AAAA
----
6----
8
10
--------
12
23
Setup
ENTERVHS
Aspect 4:3 & 480i4:3 TV
16:9 Aspect (Widescreen TV)
ChannelSetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
Aspect 16:9 & 480iAspect 16:9 & 480pTV Type
Setup
ENTERVHS
4:316:9
4:3 standard aspect TV 16:9 widescreen TV
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