Panasonic Dmr Ez47 Operating Instructions Manual

							Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ47V
DMR-EZ475V
S VIDEOIN 2 VIDEO/MONO
AUDIO
R
L
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is “1”.
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”.Example: 
1ALL2
4 1
If you have any questions contact
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
The warranty can be found on page 95.
La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 9699.
PRQT8853-P
Basic Operations
P6
Connection and Setting
P55
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CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
  USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
  DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO 
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended 
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines 
for proper grounding and, in particular, speci es that the cable 
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the 
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and 
easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall 
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus 
from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from 
AC receptacle.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 
by one or more of the following measures:
 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the 
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to peripheral devices. 
Any changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority 
to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
(Inside of product)
Precautions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli ers) that 
produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where 
they exit from the apparatus.
11)  Only use attachments/accessories speci ed by the manufacturer.
12)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 
speci ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.  
13)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for 
long periods of time.
14)  Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 
been dropped.
Unit Care
The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the 
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette 
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean the unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. 
 
Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.
 
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions 
that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly making it 
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on 
frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP 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. 
If the problem persists, seek advice from a quali ed service person.
Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT
 Cautions about condensation
Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings.
Condensation may form in the following cases,
 
The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
 
The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-
conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
 
During rainy seasons. 
In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at 
least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and cassette 
compartment are empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc, tape and the 
unit.  
Do not place the unit on ampli ers 
or equipment that may become hot. 
The heat can damage the unit.  
 
The unit should not be installed 
or operated near large magnets 
or electromagnetic devices. Such 
devices can damage pre-recorded 
VHS recordings.
 
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit.
 
The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed 
to operate in the horizontal position.
 When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. The unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off.
Getting Started
Front Display (¼ 50)
Automatic Bright
Quick Start (¼ 48)On Approx. 14 WApprox. 14 W
Off Approx. 2 WApprox. 2 W Standby power consumption
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Table of Contents, Accessories
Setting DVD On-Screen Menus .............................................. 42Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus ........................................ 42DVD and Card Management .................................................. 44Accessing the Management Menus ............................................. 44Changing the Unit’s Settings .................................................. 48Accessing the Setup menu .......................................................... 48
Summary of Settings ................................................................... 48
Setting the Parental Rating .......................................................... 52
Setting the Closed Caption .......................................................... 54
Getting Started
Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Unit Care ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Remote Control Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Operations
Watching Television ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Playback ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Playing Discs .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Playing a Video Cassette ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Recording Television Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Scheduled Recording ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Copying Recordings ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Copying Recordings (VHS ¼ DVD) ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Copying Recordings (DVD ¼ VHS) ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Deleting Recordings ............................................................................................................................................................ 12Delete Navigator .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Deleting Recordings During Playback.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Important Notes for Recording ............................................... 13
Advanced Recording .............................................................. 14
DVD Recording Modes and Durations ......................................... 14
VHS Recording Modes and Durations ......................................... 14
When the format con rmation screen is displayed ...................... 15
When removing a Recorded Disc ................................................ 15
Selecting Audio Channels to record ............................................. 15
Specifying the Recording Time .................................................... 16
Flexible Recording ....................................................................... 16
Playing while you are recording ................................................... 17
Advanced Scheduled Recording ............................................ 18To cancel a scheduled recording in progress ............................... 18
To release the unit from recording standby 
(Before recording starts) ......................................................... 18
Check, Change, or Delete Programs ........................................... 18
Advanced Disc Playback ........................................................ 19Menu Screens on the TV ............................................................. 19
Selecting Recordings to Play ....................................................... 19
Search.......................................................................................... 19
Skip .............................................................................................. 19
Direct Play .................................................................................... 19
Quick View (Play 1.3) ................................................................ 19
Slow-motion Play ......................................................................... 20
Frame-by-Frame Viewing ............................................................. 20
Time Slip ...................................................................................... 20
CM Skip ....................................................................................... 20
Create Chapters........................................................................... 20
Changing Audio during Playback ................................................. 20
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) .................................................. 21
Playing MP3s .......................................................................... 24
Playing DivX ........................................................................... 25
Advanced Video Cassette Playback ....................................... 26
Fast-forward/Rewind .................................................................... 26
Slow playback .............................................................................. 26
Cue/Review .................................................................................. 26
Jet Search .................................................................................... 26
Jet Rewind ................................................................................... 26
VHS Index Search System (VISS) ............................................... 27
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) ................................................... 27
Repeat Playback .......................................................................... 27
Adjusting the playback picture ..................................................... 27
Changing Audio during Playback ................................................. 28
On-screen Display Indicators ....................................................... 28
Playing Playlists ...................................................................... 29Playlist Properties ........................................................................ 29
View Chapters .............................................................................. 29
Recording from an External Device ........................................ 30Recording from a VCR, etc. ......................................................... 30
Recording from a DV Camcorder ................................................. 31
Linked Operations with the TV 
(EZ Sync TM “HDAVI Control TM”) ....................................... 32Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control ............................ 33Entering Text ........................................................................... 34
Status Messages .................................................................... 34
Advanced Features
Setting Menus
Recordings  Editing ................................................................ 35Accessing the Recording View ..................................................... 35
Editing Operations to Recordings ................................................ 35
Chapters  Creating, Editing .................................................... 37Accessing the Chapter View ........................................................ 37
Chapter Operations ...................................................................... 37
Still PicturesEditing  .............................................................. 38Accessing the Album/Picture View ............................................... 38
Album/Picture Operations ............................................................ 38
Copying Still Pictures .............................................................. 40  Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen ....................... 40
Copying All Still Pictures on a Card ............................................. 40
Deleting Still Pictures .............................................................. 41Delete Navigator .......................................................................... 41
Advanced Editing
Connection and Setting
Basic Connection .................................................................... 55Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna 
(No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) ...................................... 55
Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box ................................ 56
Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver .................... 57
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality ............... 58DVD output and DVD/VHS output ................................................ 58
Using an S Video Cable for Better Video 
(S Video Cable not included) .................................................. 58
Using Component Video Cables for Better Video 
(Component Video Cables not included) ................................ 59
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound 
(Audio Cable not included) ...................................................... 60
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound 
(Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) .............................. 60
Connecting with an HDMI (High De nition Multimedia Interface) 
Terminal .................................................................................. 61
Setting the Channels and Clock ............................................. 62
Other Settings ......................................................................... 64
Setting Channel Captions ............................................................ 64
Adding and Deleting Channels .................................................... 64
Selecting Television Type ............................................................. 65
Automatic Off Timer ..................................................................... 65
Clock Settings .............................................................................. 66
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set 
Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) .......................... 68
Refer to page 70 for Control Reference Guide.
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 95.
 1 Remote control (EUR7659T80) 2  Batteries for remote control
 1 75  coaxial cable (K2KZ2BA00001) 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00003)
 1  AC power supply cord 
(K2CB2CB00018)
   
For use with this unit only. Do not use 
it with other equipment. Also, do not 
use cords for other equipment with this 
unit. 1  HDMI cable (DMR-EZ475V only)
(K1HA19DA0007)
Product Registration Card 
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
About batteries 
Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control.
 
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
R6/LR6, AA
 
Do not mix old and new batteries.
 
Do not use different types at the same time.
 
Do not heat or expose to  ame.
 
Do not take apart or short circuit.
 
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
 
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
damage items the  uid contacts and may cause a  re.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period 
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Remote Control Information
30
30
2020
Using the remote controlAim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Getting Started
Control Reference Guide ........................................................ 70Remote Control ............................................................................ 70
FUNCTIONS Window .................................................................. 70
Main Unit ...................................................................................... 71
The Unit’s Display ........................................................................ 71
Media Handling (Disc/Video Cassette/SD Card) .................... 72Inserting Discs ............................................................................. 72
Inserting a Video Cassette ........................................................... 72
Inserting/Removing the SD Card ................................................. 73
Disc and Card Care ..................................................................... 73
Video Cassette Information.......................................................... 73
Disc and Card Handling .......................................................... 74Usable Discs for Recording and Playback ................................... 74
Play-only Discs ............................................................................ 75
Discs that Cannot be Played ........................................................ 75
Cards Usable on this Unit ............................................................ 75
Suitable SD Cards ....................................................................... 75
MP3s, DivX and Still Pictures (JPEG) .................................... 76MP3 File Information .................................................................... 76
Still Picture (JPEG) Information ................................................... 76
DivX File Information.................................................................... 76
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ 77If the Antenna Connector Doesn’t Match  .................................... 77
Changing RF Output Channel...................................................... 77
When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote 
Control .................................................................................... 78
To Reset This Unit ........................................................................ 78
General Issues: Power ................................................................. 79General Issues: Displays ............................................................. 79
General Issues: Operation ........................................................... 80
General Issues: EZ Sync ............................................................. 81
Playback Issues: Picture .............................................................. 81
Playback Issues: Sound ............................................................... 82
Playback Issues: Operation.......................................................... 83
Playback Issues: VHS Picture ...................................................... 84
Playback Issues: VHS Sound ....................................................... 84
Playback Issues: VHS Play .......................................................... 84
Recording Issues: DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/
Copying/External Input ........................................................... 84
Recording Issues: VHS Recording ............................................... 86
Editing Issues: DVD & SD ............................................................ 86
Editing Issues: Still Pictures ......................................................... 87
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................... 88Setup ........................................................................................... 88
Discs ............................................................................................ 88
Recording..................................................................................... 89
Error Messages ...................................................................... 90On the Unit’s Display .................................................................... 90
On the TV ..................................................................................... 91
Product Service ...................................................................... 92Product information ...................................................................... 92Speci cations ......................................................................... 93
Glossary ................................................................................. 94
Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 95
Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) ..... 96
Index .......................................................................... Back  cover
Reference
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Watching Television
This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record 
analog and terrestrial digital channels. High De nition (HD) programming is 
“down-converted” and recorded in Standard De nition (SD).
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
 POWERDVD/VHS 
 to turn the unit on.
 
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH to select desired channel.
You can also select channels with the numbered buttons. To directly enter channels for analog and digital broadcasts:
Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:
e.g., “3”:  [0] ¼ [3] ¼ [ENTER]
 “13”: [1] ¼ [3] ¼ [ENTER]e.g., “5”:  [0] ¼ [0] ¼ [5] ¼ [ENTER]
 “15”: [0] ¼ [1] ¼ [5] ¼ [ENTER]
 
To enter the sub channel number for a digital broadcast:
Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:
e.g., “3-1”:  [3] ¼ [] ¼ [1] ¼ [ENTER]
 “13-1”: [1] ¼ [3] ¼ [1] ¼ [ENTER]e.g., “1-1”:  [1] ¼ [] ¼ [1] ¼ [ENTER]
 “15-1”: [1] ¼ [5] ¼ [] ¼ [1] ¼ [ENTER]
The hyphen appears automatically on “Antenna Mode” if you enter two numbers.
 Notes
 
This unit can receive free cable 
television but it cannot receive paid 
services.
 
This unit can receive music channels 
from digital broadcasters, but you 
cannot record them. Data broadcasts 
are not for viewing or recording.
 
Multi-channel surround broadcast is 
output in stereo (on 2 channels).
If you connected this unit and a TV without an audio/video cable or an 
HDMI Cable.
 
VCR/TV
  to watch the video from this unit 
(VCR mode).
– When in VCR mode, the TV indicator on this unit’s 
display does not light up.
– By pressing [VCR/TV] again, the TV indicator on 
this unit’s display will light up, and you can watch 
TV directly without passing the signal through this 
unit (TV mode).
POWERPOWER
SLOW/SEARCH
SCHEDULE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
TV/VIDEO
PA U S ESTOP
321
654
987
0
REC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
CM SKIP
DIRECTNAVAIGATAAOR
DISPLAYAUDIO
REC
DRIVESELECT
F RecSTATUS
CHAPTERCREATE 
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
AB
DVD/VHS 
VCR/TV
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWFF
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
RESET



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Playback
 Notes
 
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] 
[+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Playback starts from the most recent 
recording.
 
[DVD-V] [CD]
Playback starts from the beginning of 
the disc.
 
DivX
DivX Menu screen appears (¼ 25).
 
The unit takes some time to read the 
disc before play starts. 
 
Discs continue to rotate while menus 
are displayed. Press [ STOP] when 
you  nish to preserve the unit’s motor 
and your television screen.
 Notes
 
Tapes are automatically rewound once 
they reach the end (except during 
scheduled recording, fast forwarding, 
etc.).
 
Viewing pause or using slow playback 
in VP mode may result in a distorted 
image.
 
You may have to adjust the tracking for 
tapes recorded on other VCRs (¼ 27).
In some cases, the picture quality may 
still be inferior; this is due to format 
constraints.


POWERPOWER
SLOW/SEARCH
TV/VIDEOT
PA U S EPA U S EPA U S ESTOPSTOPSTOP
321
654
987
0
CM SKIPCM SKIP
DRIVE
 SELECT
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
DVD/VHS 
TRACKING/V- LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWEWWFFFFFF
TIME SLIP/JET REW
RESET
Playing a Video Cassette
Refer to “Advanced Video Cassette Playback” (¼ 26–28) for detailed  
information on playback of video cassette.
[VHS]
  Insert a cassette.
– Play starts automatically if you insert a cassette with the 
accidental erasure tab removed.
Stopping Play
Press [ STOP].
Pausing Play
Press [ PAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.
 POWERDVD/VHS 
  to turn the unit on.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the VHS drive. 
– The VHS indicator lights up on the unit.
 PLAY
Refer to “Advanced Disc Playback” (¼ 19–20) for detailed information on 
playback of discs.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD]
 POWERDVD/VHS 
  to turn the unit on.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the DVD drive. 
– The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
Playing Discs
 
OPEN/CLOSE
  to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
– Insert a disc.
 
PLAY
 –The tray closes and play begins.
Stopping Play
Press [ STOP].
– The stopped position is memorized.
(Resume play function)
– 
The stopped position is cleared when 
you press 
[ STOP] several times.
Pausing Play
Press [ PAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
Basic Operations
 Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable 
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 POWERDVD/VHS 
  to turn the unit on.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or VHS). 
  Insert a disc or VHS cassette.
– Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space 
(¼ 72).
 
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH  to select desired channel. 
  Antenna Mode:  Cable TV Mode:
 
– To select with the numbered buttons (¼ 6).
– When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast 
is recorded directly from the cable box or satellite receiver, 
select a channel on the connected equipment and press 
[INPUT SELECT] to select “IN1” or “IN2”.
 
REC MODE
  to select the recording mode. 
Recording mode (¼ 14)
Remaining time
 
REC
  to start recording. 
Recording Television  Programs
Preparation:
 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
 
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 44).
 
[VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
Pausing Recording
Press [ PAUSE].
– Press again to restart recording.
Stopping Recording
Press [ STOP]. Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (¼ 13) and “Advanced Recording” 
(¼ 14 to 17) for detailed information on recording.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]
Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. 
POWERPOWER
SLOW/SEARCH
SCHEDULE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
TV/VIDEO
PA U S ESTOP
321
654
987
0
REC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
CM SKIP
DIRECTNAVAIGATAAOR
DISPLAYAUDIO
REC
DRIVE
 SELECT
F RecSTATUS
CHAPTERCREATE 
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
AB





DVD/VHS 
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWFF
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
RESET
 Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
 Notes
 
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit 
to complete recording management 
information after recording  nishes.
 
You cannot change the channel or 
recording mode during recording.
 
Simultaneous recording to both DVD 
and VHS is not possible.
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    ,  to move through the items and ,  to 
set the items.
Channel/Input –  TV Station/External Input
Date/Frequency   –  You can set a daily or weekly program.
On (start time) / Off (end time)
   –  Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.
Drive     –  DVD or VHS
Mode     –  Recording mode, see page 14
Name (only for discs)
   –  Press [ENTER], see 
page 34.
Channel, Caption  
Preview of selected 
channel
ModeOff On
4-1 KPO-SD
Channel/
InputDate/
Frequency
Name
Set Channel/Input.
::Drive
SCHEDULED 
RECORDINGDVD VHS
5/ 4 Fri      6:11 PM Remaining Recording Time
0:33 XP
2:00 SP
4-1
ENTERCancelNumber
Scheduled Recording
 ENTER  Repeat steps 35 to program other recordings.
Preparation:
 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
 
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 44).
 
[VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
 
Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space.
 
Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
 
If connected via a cable box or satellite receiver, set channel on those 
equipment before scheduled recording starts.
  ,  to select “New Scheduled Recording”, 
then 
ENTER
 POWERDVD/VHS 
  when you have  nished programming.
 “” lights on the unit’s display.
 Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit 
is turned off.
POWERPOWER
SLOW/SEARCH
SCHEDULE 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
TV/VIDEO
PA U S ESTOP
321
654
987
0
RETURNSUB MENU
CM SKIP
DIRECTNAVAIGATAAOR
DISPLAYAUDIO
DRIVE
 SELECT
CHAPTERCREATE 
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
DVD/VHS 
VCR/TV
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWFF
TIME SLIP/     /JET REW
RESET
ENTER




 
 
Channel No Date On CheckOff Drive ModeSchedule List
DVD VHS
5/ 4 Fri      6:11 PM Remaining Recording Time
0:33 XP
2:00 SP
ENTER
New Scheduled Recording
Press ENTER to set new schedule.
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (¼ 18) for detailed information on 
scheduled recording.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]
Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. 
 Notes
 
Be sure to perform step 6 before the 
scheduled recording time. When the 
unit is turned off, “” lights on the 
unit’s display to indicate scheduled 
recording standby has been activated.
 
“”  ashes when the unit cannot go to 
scheduled recording standby.
(e.g., a recordable disc is not in the 
disc tray)
It does not  ash if Quick Start is off.
 
When scheduled recordings are set to 
start one immediately after another, 
the unit cannot record the beginning 
of the later program.
 
If two scheduled recording times 
overlap, the  rst recording always 
has priority. The second recording will 
start only after the  rst recording has 
 nished.
 
Scheduled recording cannot be 
executed on both DVD and VHS 
drives at the same time.
 
When starting time for a scheduled 
recording is the same, the recording 
that you programmed later has priority.
 
Depending on the Daylight Savings 
Time (DST) settings for this unit, 
scheduled recordings may be affected 
when the seasons change.
Basic Operations
 Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or VHS). 
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RQT8853
Programs are automatically copied onto the disc from the location of 
playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts.
[VHS] ¼ [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Copying Recordings (VHS ¼ DVD) 
Preparation:
 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
 
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 44).
 
Insert a disc with enough space for recording.
 
Select the DVD recording mode (¼ 14).
 
Insert the VHS tape containing the program to be copied. Stop the tape 
at the point where you want to start copying from.
 Tips
 
Additional navigation
You can begin the same kind of copy by using Copy Navigator. Use the operations listed 
below instead of step 2 shown above.
1.   Press [FUNCTIONS].
2.    Press [, ] to select “Copy” then press [ENTER]. 
Copy Navigator screen appears. 
3.   Press [, ] to select “VHS to DVD” then press [ENTER].
 
Dividing a recording to be copied
  When copying from VHS to DVD, recordings on the DVD are divided according to index 
signals detected on the tape.
 Recordings that are too short may not be divided correctly. The time it takes to record may become longer than the original recording depending on the 
number of index signals.
 
To cancel copying in the middle
  Press [ STOP].
 You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. However, you cannot stop  nalizing after it has started.
 
When copying multilingual broadcast program
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Before starting copy, try playing the VHS and pressing [AUDIO], and then select audio track 
that you want to copy. Audio can also be switched during copy.
Copying Recordings
 PLAY  to copy without  nalizing.
 If you press [ STOP], you can cancel copying.
On the main unit 
 While both DVD and VHS are stopped
 
COPYINGCOPYING
  Press and hold for about 
3 seconds.
 REC  to copy and automatically  nalize 
when done 
(see page 46 for more information on  nalizing).
 If you press [ STOP], you can cancel copying.
 or 
 Notes
 
If copying doesn’t complete due to 
shortage of remaining time, disc 
space, or other reasons,  nalizing 
won’t start.
 
When copying doesn’t start, the 
“COPYING” indicator on the main unit 
blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if 
the unit is properly prepared.
 
If a part of a tape recorded in VP 
mode is copied to disc, noise may 
appear at the beginning of the copied 
part.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
SLOW/SEARCH
SCHEDULE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
TV/VIDEO
PA U S ESTOP
321
654
987
0
REC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
CM SKIPCM SKIP
DIRECTNAVAIGATAAOR
DISPLAYAUDIO
REC
DRIVE
 SELECT
F RecSTATUS
CHAPTERCREATE 
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
AB
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWEWWWFFFFFF
TIME SLIP/     /JET REW
RESET

COPYINGCOPYING
COPYING indicator
 Check if copying starts properly (“COPY” is displayed on this unit’s display).
 Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or the 
disc becomes full.
 Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or VHS). 
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