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Setting Menus
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.
After selecting “Black Level Control” (➔ 50, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Input Level”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Lighter” or “Darker”, 
then 
Output Level (Composite/S Video)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the 
VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
After selecting “Black Level Control” (➔ 50, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Output Level 
(Composite/S Video)”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Lighter” or 
“Darker”, then
 
Dynamic Range Compression
DVD-V (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range (➔ 77) for easier listening 
in low volume.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Audio”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Dynamic Range 
Compression”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio 
program (SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot 
select the audio type on the unit when recording audio 
from an external device. Select it on the external device.)
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Audio”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Multi-channel TV 
Sound (Analog)”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Main” or “Secondary 
Audio Program (SAP)”, then 
Multi-channel TV Sound (Digital)
Select the preferred digital broadcast language.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Audio”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Multi-channel TV 
Sound (Digital)”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “English”, “French” or 
“Spanish”, then 
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected 
equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 
terminal (➔ 60).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Audio”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Digital Audio 
Output”, then 
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency 
of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz 
or 44.1 kHz despite the settings if the signals have a 
sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the 
disc has copy protection.
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ above, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “PCM Down 
Conversion”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[On]  Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment 
cannot process signals with sampling 
frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
[Off]  Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment can 
process signals with sampling frequency of 96 
kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
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Dolby Digital*
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes 
Dolby Digital signals on other connected equipment, or to 
convert the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 51, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Dolby Digital”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Bitstream” or “PCM”, 
then 
[Bitstream]  When you have connected the unit to 
equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
[PCM]  When you have connected the unit to 
equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.
DTS*
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes 
DTS signals on other connected equipment, or to convert 
the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.
 
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 51, step 3)
 
e, r to select “DTS”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Bitstream” or “PCM”, 
then 
[Bitstream]  When you have connected the unit to 
equipment displaying the DTS logo.
[PCM]  When you have connected the unit to 
equipment that doesn’t have DTS logo.
*  
Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which 
can be harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will 
not be recorded properly on media such as mini discs.
Select Audio Channel For DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from 
the unit’s DV IN terminal (➔ 25).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Audio”, then 
q
 
e, r to select “Select Audio 
Channel For DV Input”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Stereo 1”, “Stereo 2” 
or “Mix”, then 
[Stereo 1]  Records audio (L1, R1)
[Stereo 2]   Records added audio such as narration 
(L2, R2) subsequent to original recording.
[Mix]  Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages 
automatically or not.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Display”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Status 
Messages”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Automatic” or “Off ”, 
then 
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and the on-
screen messages.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Display”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “On-screen 
Language”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “English”, “Español” 
or “Français”, then 
Black Background (Analog)
Select whether to show the black (gray) background, 
normally shown when TV reception is poor. 
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Display”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Black Background 
(Analog)”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
Front Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Display”, then 
q
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Setting Menus
 
e, 
r to select “Front Display”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Bright”, “Dim” or 
“Automatic”, then 
 [Automatic]   The display turns dark during playback. 
When the unit is turned off, the unit’s 
display disappears. 
While using this mode the standby 
power consumption can be reduced.
Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed captions.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Display”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Closed Caption”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “Set”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On”, then 
Select “Off ” if you don’t want closed captions. –
Analog (Closed Caption) settings
After selecting “On” (➔ above, step 5)
 
e, 
r to select “Analog”, then 
 
e, 
r to select the item, then 
CC1-4  Information related to pictures 
(Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4  
Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
Digital (Closed Caption) settings
After selecting “On” (➔ above, step 5)
 
e, 
r to select “Digital”, then 
 
e, 
r to select the item, then 
[Primary] Primary Language
[Secondary] Secondary Language
[Service 3] Service 3 Language
[Service 4] Service 4 Language
[Service 5] Service 5 Language
[Service 6] Service 6 Language
Digital (Closed Caption) Detailed settings
After selecting “On” (➔ left, step 5)
 
e, 
r to select “Character Settings”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select the item, then 
[Size] Text size
[Font] Text font
[Style]  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
[Foreground]  Color of text
[Fore Opacity]  Opacity of text
[Background]  Color of text box
[Back Opacity]  Opacity of text box
[Outline]  Outline color of text (Identify the setting 
options on the screen.)
8 
e, 
r to select the option, then 
Resets all settings for closed captions
After selecting “On” (➔ left, step 5)
 
e, 
r to select “CC reset”, then 
TV Aspect
This setting allows you to select the type of television 
connected.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “TV Screen”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “TV Aspect”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “4:3” or “16:9”, then 
 Notes
Aspect 4:3/16:9
4:316:9
4:3 standard aspect television 16:9 widescreen television
Digital programs broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio may appear with 
black bands at the edges of the screen on 4:3 aspect televisions. The 
bands are added to enable the correct aspect ratio to be shown. •
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4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video
You can select how to display the image on the TV 
when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 
standard aspect TV.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “TV Screen”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “4:3 TV settings for 
DVD-Video”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Pan and Scan 
(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink 
to fit)”, then 
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]
Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the 
sides cut off if Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 
software prohibits Pan & Scan, the image will appear 
in the letterbox style (with black bands above and 
below the picture) despite the setting here.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the 
letterbox style.
4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM
You can select how to display the image on the TV 
when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 
standard aspect TV.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “TV Screen”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “4:3 TV settings for 
DVD-RAM”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “4:3”, “Pan and Scan 
(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink 
to fit)”, then 
[4:3]  Recordings are played 
as recorded.
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]  Video recorded for a 
widescreen is played 
with the sides cut off.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]   Video recorded for a 
widescreen is played in 
the letterbox style.
Component Output Signal
If you connected this unit and a TV with component 
video cables, select the item compatible with the 
connected equipment.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “TV Screen”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Component Output 
Signal”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “480i”, “480p”, “720p” 
or “1080i”, then 
[720p], [1080i]:   Videos from DVD-Video are output with 
480p, irrespective of the settings.
If the video is distorted when the settings are 
changed, then press and hold [
g] and [
q] on the main 
unit for 5 seconds or more to set it back to [480i].
If this unit is connected to an amplifier via an HDMI 
cable and audio is not output when these settings are 
changed, then use a non-HDMI cable to connect the unit.
If this unit is connected to an amplifier, etc. via an 
HDMI cable with “HDMI Priority” set to “On”, the video 
will be fixed to 480i. Turn it “Off ” and set it again.
If the “TV Aspect” is set to “4:3” (
➔ 53), then “480i” or 
“480p” can only be selected.
Functions of HDMI
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “TV Screen”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Functions of HDMI”, 
then 
HDMI Priority
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ above, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “HDMI Priority”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[Off]  When connecting equipment such as an 
amplifier with an HDMI cable and connecting 
TV (compatible with progressive video) with a 
Component Video Cable •
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Setting Menus
HDMI Resolution*
You can only select items compatible with the connected 
equipment. This setting normally does not need to be 
changed. However if you are concerned about output 
picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.
To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you 
need to connect the unit directly to a 1080p-compatible 
HDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV through 
other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 54, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “HDMI Resolution”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select the item, then 
[Auto]  Automatically selects the output resolution 
best suited to the connected television 
(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).
[480i]
[480p]
[720p]
[1080i]
[1080p]  
When setting video output to “1080p”, we 
recommend using a Panasonic HIGH SPEED 
HDMI cable to prevent video distortion.
24p Output for DVD-Video*
Can be set when you make the HDMI connection with 
a TV supporting 24p
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 
1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays 
each frame at 1/24 second intervals - the same interval 
originally shot with the film camera.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 54, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “24p Output for DVD-
Video”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[On]  Set to “On” and then set “Progressive/24p” 
in the Video Menu in the On-Screen Menu 
(➔ 43) to “24p”. When the video is being 
output in 24 frames per second, no video is 
output from a video terminal other than the 
HDMI terminal.
HDMI Output Display Aspect*
Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the 
television as 16:9 aspect.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 54, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “HDMI Output Display 
Aspect”, then 
•
 
e, 
r to select “Full” or “Normal”, 
then 
[Full]  Video output is enlarged to match the screen 
size.
[Normal]  Video is output as 4:3 aspect. Side panels 
(black bars on the left and right) will appear 
on the screen.
HDMI RGB Output Range*
Effective when connected to a device that only 
supports RGB output.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 54, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “HDMI RGB Output 
Range”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Standard” or 
“Enhanced”, then 
[Enhanced]  When the black and white images are not 
distinct.
HDMI Audio Output
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 54, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “HDMI Audio Output”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[Off]  Audio is output from an amplifier when using the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➔ 60).
VIERA Link*
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 54, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “VIERA Link”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[On]  When “On” is selected, you can operate other 
“HDAVI Control” compatible devices using 
“HDAVI Control”.
 Notes
Depending on the equipment to connect, some items may 
be shaded in gray on the display and cannot be selected, or 
changing settings may be unavailable.
*Above items can be set when you set “HDMI Priority” to “On”.
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Using the Unit’s Remote Control to 
Operate the TV and the Set Top Box 
(Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.)
Set Top Box 
operation buttonsTV operation 
buttons
2a2b
  Point the remote control at the TV 
or Set Top Box.
To set the code for the TV:
2a While pressing and holding , 
 
enter the code from the table 
on the right using the numbered 
buttons.
e.g., 0250: press [0] ➔ [2] ➔ [5] ➔ [0]
To set the code for the Set Top Box:
2b While pressing and holding , 
enter the code from the table 
on the right using the numbered 
buttons.
e.g., 1786: press [1] ➔ [7] ➔ [8] ➔ [6]
 Test the TV or Set Top Box functions 
of the remote control for operability.
To switch to the Set Top Box mode:
Press and hold [CH 
1] and [RETURN] 
simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer.
To switch to the TV mode:
Press and hold [
^ TV POWER] and 
[RETURN] simultaneously for 5 seconds or 
longer.
If the functions do not work, repeat steps 
1 to 3 using different codes, if available. 
Some TVs and Set Top Boxes may not be 
compatible with the unit’s remote control. –
–
–
 Remote Control Codes for the TV
Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0051 / 0055 / 0250 / 0650
Advent 0761 / 0783 / 0815 / 0817 / 0842
Akai 0030 / 0098 / 0672 / 0702 / 0812
America Action 0180
AOC 0003 / 0019 / 0030 / 0052 / 0137 / 0185
Apex 0748 / 0765 / 0767 / 0879 / 0890
Audiovox 0003 / 0092 / 0180 / 0451 / 0623 / 0802 / 0875 / 
1937
Axion 1937
Bang & Olufsen 0620 / 1620
Broksonic 0003 / 0236 / 0463
Casio 0611 / 1205
Daewoo 0019 / 0039 / 0066 / 0067 / 0091 / 0092 / 0451 / 
0623 / 0661 / 0672 / 1661
Emerson 0019 / 0038 / 0039 / 0154 / 0158 / 0171 / 0177 / 
0178 / 0179 / 0180 / 0181 / 0182 / 0183 / 0185 / 
0236 / 0270 / 0280 / 0282 / 0463 / 0623
Envision 0030 / 0813
Epson 0833 / 0840
Fisher 0154 / 0159
Fujitsu 0179 / 0186 / 0683 / 0809 / 0853
GE 0021 / 0027 / 0029 / 0047 / 0051 / 0055 / 0135 / 
0138 / 0174 / 0178 / 0251 / 0279 / 0282 / 0451 / 
0747 / 1347 / 1447
Go-Video 0886
Haier 0768 / 1034
Hannspree 1348 / 1351 / 1352
Hewlett Packard 1088 / 1089 / 1101 / 1494 / 1502
Hisense 0748
Hitachi 0016 / 0032 / 0038 / 0056 / 0095 / 0097 / 0145 / 
0151 / 0173 / 0227 / 0279 / 0409 / 0413 / 1145
In Focus 0736 / 0738 / 0741 / 0752 / 0781 / 1164 / 1516
JVC 0036 / 0053 / 0069 / 0160 / 0169 / 0182 / 0731 / 
1253
KLH 0765 / 0767
LG  0178 / 0317 / 0442 / 0457 / 0700 / 0856 / 1178 / 
1265
Loewe 0136
Magnavox 0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 / 
0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0706 / 0802 / 
1254 / 1454
Marantz 0030 / 0054 / 0444 / 0704 / 0854 / 0855 / 1154
Memorex 0016 / 0106 / 0150 / 0154 / 0178 / 0179 / 0463
Mitsubishi 0014 / 0019 / 0093 / 0098 / 0150 / 0155 / 0178 / 
0331 / 0358 / 0836 / 0868 / 1250
Norcent  0748 / 0824 /1089
Optoma 0887
Orion 0179 / 0236 / 0463 / 1463
Philips 0054 / 0690 / 1154 / 1454
Philips Magnavox 0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 / 
0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0690 / 0706 / 
0802 / 1154 / 1254 / 1454
Pioneer 0038 / 0166 / 0172 / 0679 / 0866
Polaroid 0765 / 0865 / 1262 / 1276 / 1314 / 1316 / 1326 / 
1327 / 1328 / 1341 / 1498 / 1523
Proscan 0047 / 0747 / 1347 / 1447
Proview 0835 / 1401 / 1498
RCA 0018 / 0019 / 0029 / 0038 / 0047 / 0090 / 0135 / 
0174 / 0278 / 0679 / 0747 / 1047 / 1147 / 1247 / 
1347 / 1447 / 1547
Runco 0017 / 0030 / 0251 / 0497 / 0603
Sampo 0030 / 0032 / 0039 / 0052 / 0100 / 0110 / 1755
Samsung 0019 / 0030 / 0032 / 0056 / 0060 / 0178 / 0329 / 
0408 / 0427 / 0587 / 0702 / 0766 / 0812 / 0814 / 
1060
Sansui 0463
Sanyo 0088 / 0107 / 0146 / 0154 / 0159 / 0232 / 0484 / 
0799 / 0893
Sharp 0039 / 0093 / 0153 / 0157 / 0165 / 0220 / 0281 / 
0386 / 0398 / 0491 / 0688 / 0818 / 0851
Sony 0000 / 0011 / 0080 / 0111 / 0273 / 0353 / 0810 / 
0834 / 0867 / 1100
Sva 0587 / 0748 / 0768 / 0865 / 0870 / 0871 / 0872
Other Settings
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Other Settings
 Remote Control Codes for the TV (Continued)
Manufacturer Code
Sylvania 0020 / 0028 / 0030 / 0054 / 0065 / 0096 / 0171 / 
0381
Symphonic 0171 / 0180
Syntax-Brillian 1007 / 1144 / 1240 / 1255 / 1257 / 1258 / 1331
Tatung 0003 / 0049 / 0055 / 0396 / 1101 / 1756
Thomson 0209 / 0210 / 0047
Toshiba 0036 / 0060 / 0149 / 0154 / 0156 / 0650 / 0832 / 
0845 / 1156 / 1164 / 1256 / 1265 / 1356 / 1656 / 
1704
Ultra Products 0391
Viewsonic 0857 / 0864 / 0885 / 1755
Westinghouse 0885 / 0889 / 0890 / 1282 / 1577
Yamaha 0019 / 0030 / 0769 / 0833 / 0839
Zenith 0016 / 0017 / 0092 / 0178 / 0463 / 1265
 Remote Control Codes for the Set Top Box:
Cable Box
Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0000 / 0107
ABC 0003 / 0008
Americast 0899
Bell South 0899
Digeo 1187
Director 0476
General Instrument 0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
GoldStar 0144
Hamlin 0009 / 0273
Jerrold 0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
Memorex 0000
Motorola 0276 / 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
Pace 0008 / 0237 / 1877
Paragon 0000
Philips 0317 / 1305
Pioneer 0144 / 0533 / 0877 / 1877
Pulsar 0000
Quasar 0000
Regal 0273 / 0279
Runco 0000
Samsung 0144
Scientific Atlanta 0008 / 0477 / 0877 / 1877
Sony 1006
Starcom 0003
Supercable 0276
Torx 0003
Toshiba 0000
Zenith 0000 / 0525 / 0899
Satellite Receiver
Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0152 / 0247 / 0701 / 1786
AlphaStar 0772
Chaparral 0216
Crossdigital 1109
DirecTV 0099 / 0247 / 0392 / 0566 / 0639 / 0724 / 
0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 
1377 / 1392 / 1414 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 
1609 / 1639 / 1640 / 1749 / 1856
DISH Network 0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
Dishpro 0775 / 1005 / 1505 / 1775
Echostar 0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
Expressvu 0775 / 1775
GE 0392 / 0566
General Instrument 0869
GOI 0775 / 1775
Goodmans 1246
Hisense 1535
Hitachi 0819 / 1250
HTS 0775 / 1775
Hughes 0749 / 1442 / 1749
Hughes Network 
Systems0749 / 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1749
Satellite Receiver (Continued)
Manufacturer Code
iLo 1535
Janeil 0152
Jerrold 0869
JVC 0775 / 1170 / 1775
LG 1226 / 1414
Magnavox 0722 / 0724
Memorex 0724
Mitsubishi 0749
Motorola 0856 / 0869
NEC 1270
Next Level 0869
Paysat 0724
Philips 0099 / 0722 / 0724 / 0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1142 / 
1442 / 1749
Pioneer 1442
Proscan 0392 / 0566
Proton 1535
RadioShack 0869
RCA 0143 / 0392 / 0566 / 0855 / 1392
Samsung 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1276 / 1377 / 1442 / 1609
Sanyo 1219
Sony 0639 / 1639 / 1640
Star Choice 0869
Toshiba 0749 / 0790 / 0819 / 1285 / 1749
UltimateTV 1392 / 1640
Uniden 0722 / 0724
US Digital 1535
USDTV 1535
Voom 0869
Zenith 1856
Cable Box / Digital Video Recorder Combination
Manufacturer Code
Americast 0899
Digeo 1187
General Instrument 0476 / 0810
Jerrold 0476 / 0810
Motorola 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
Pace 0237 / 1877
Pioneer 0877 / 1877
Scientific Atlanta 0877 / 1877
Sony 1006
Supercable 0276
TiVo 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
Zenith 0899
Satellite Receiver / Digital Video Recorder Combination
Manufacturer Code
DirecTV 0099 / 0392 / 0639 / 1076 / 1142 / 1377 / 
1392 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1640
DISH Network 0775 / 1505
Dishpro 0775 / 1505
Echostar 0775 / 1170 / 1505
Expressvu 0775
Hughes Network 
Systems1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
JVC 1170
Motorola 0869
Philips 1142 / 1442
Proscan 0392
RCA 1392
Samsung 1442
Sony 0639 / 1640
Star Choice 0869
TiVo 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
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U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Program Ratings)
TV-NR[Viewable]
[Blocked]Not Rated.
TV-Y[Viewable]
[Blocked]All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young 
audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7[FV Blocked]
[Viewable]
[Blocked]Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or 
comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G[Viewable]
[Blocked]General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual 
dialogue or situations.
TV-PG[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of D, L, S, V•
•Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited 
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of D, L, S, V•
•Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, 
strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of L, S, V•
•Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic 
violence, and explicit sexual content.
[FV]: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence      [D]: Dialogue with sexual content      [L]: Offensive Language     [S]: Sex      [V]: Violence
MPAA Rating (U.S. Movie Ratings)
NR[Viewable]
[Blocked]Not Rated.
MPAA[Off] MPAA Rating is set to “off ”.
[G] General audiences. All ages admitted.
[PG] Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers.
[PG-13] Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
[R] Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
[NC-17] No one 17 and under admitted.
[X] Adults only.
CELR Rating (Canadian English Ratings)
E[Viewable]
[Blocked]Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk 
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CELR[Off] CELR Rating is set to “off ”.
[C] Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
[C8+]Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual 
content.
[G] General programming, suitable for all audiences.
[PG] Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
[14+]Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
[18+] 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
CFLR Rating (Canadian French Ratings)
E[Viewable]
[Blocked]Exempt - Exempt programming.
CFLR[Off] CFLR Rating is set to “off ”.
[G]General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
[8 ans+]8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
[13 ans+]Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
[16 ans+]Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
[18 ans+] Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Parental Rating List
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Other SettingsOther Settings
Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
Connecting to a Television and a VCR (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)
 Perform step  on page 8.
 75 Ω coaxial cable (included) from the “RF 
OUT” on the VCR to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” 
on the TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the 
“OUT” on the unit to the 
“AV IN” on the TV.
 75 Ω coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on 
the unit to the “RF IN” on the VCR.
  Audio/video cable from the “IN1” on the 
unit to the “AV OUT” on the VCR.
 Perform step  on page 8.
AUDIO OUT
R L VIDEO 
OUT RF IN 
RF OUT 
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
IN
step2step 4step 5
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
Rear of  VCR
AUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
IN
step3
Red   White Yellow
Red   White Yellow
Connecting to a Television, a Cable Box and a VCR
 Perform step , , ,  on page 9.
 75 Ω coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on 
the unit to the “RF IN” on the VCR.
 75 Ω coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on 
the VCR to the “RF IN” on the cable box.
  Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on 
the VCR to the “
IN2” on the unit.
 Perform step  on page 9.
IN2DV INS VIDEO VIDEOL/MONO-AUDIO-R
AUDIO OUT
L R VIDEO
OUTRF IN 
RF OUT 
RF IN
step 4
Yellow White  Red
Yellow White  Red
step 2 
step 3
Rear of  VCR
Rear of Cable Box
Rear of this unit This unit’s front panel 
Connecting to a Television, a Satellite Receiver and a VCR
 Perform step , ,  on page 10.
 75 Ω coaxial cable (included) from the 
“RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the 
“RF IN” on the VCR.
 75 Ω coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on 
the VCR to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV.
  Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on 
the VCR to the “
IN2” on the unit.
 Perform step  on page 10.
IN2DV INS VIDEO VIDEOL/MONO-AUDIO-R
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
IN
step3
Rear of  VCRRear of Satellite Receiver
Rear of  TVThis unit’s front panel 
AUDIO OUT
L R VIDEO
OUT
Yellow White  Red
Yellow White  Red
step4
RF IN
RF OUTstep2
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Reference
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You can enjoy high-quality picture by using the  
following terminals for connection.
Standard 
Quality 
PictureHigh- 
quality 
Picture
VIDEO IN 
terminalS VIDEO IN 
terminalHDMI IN
terminalCOMPONENT 
VIDEO IN 
terminal
Using an S Video Cable for Better Video 
(S Video Cable not included)
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid 
picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results 
depend on the television.)
Rear of TV 
Rear of this unit
AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEOS VIDEO
IN
Red   White 
Red   White
IN
S Video cable(not included)
Audio/video cable(included)
Leave the 
yellow cable 
unconnected.
Using Component Cables for Better Video 
(Component Video Cables not included)
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit 
can be used for either interlace or progressive output 
(➔ 77) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
Rear of TV 
Rear of this unit
AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
Red   White 
Red   White
COMPONENT
VIDEO INYPBPR
Audio/video 
cable
(included)
Component 
video cables
(not included)
Leave the 
yellow cable 
unconnected.
• You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the 
audio cable connection between this unit and your TV 
on pages 8 to 10 as follows.
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
(Audio Cable not included)
Use this connection to play sound through speakers 
connected to an amplifier or system component.
Rear of Amplifier or 
System Component
Rear of this unit
AUDIO IN
R   L
Red   White
Red   White
Audio cable(not included)
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable 
for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio 
Cable not included)
This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround 
sound on DVD-Video. 
Rear of this unit
OPTICAL IN
Rear of Amplifier or 
System Component
Insert fully 
with this 
side up.Optical digital audio cable
(not included)
Do not bend
cable sharply.
Connect an amplifier or system component with a 
built-in decoder displaying these logo marks.
Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 51).
 Notes
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal 
shape of the equipment to be connected.
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Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality
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