Panasonic Dmr Hs2 Operating Instructions Manual

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VideoSeamless Play
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.
≥Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been
recorded with LPCM sound.≥On: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This may
cause shifting of the points where scenes change. Some
play lists cannot be played seamlessly.
≥Off: The points where scenes in play lists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Dubbing Aspect
You may set the aspect ratio for a picture to be viewed on a 
4:3 television. Setting information is shown on the recording 
drive (Setting cannot be made in High Speed mode).≥Squeeze
: Full screen display
The picture will appear stretched in the vertical plane.
≥Letterbox: A black bands will appear across the top and bottom
of the screen display.
AudioAudio during Search [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fast-forward.≥On≥Off
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.≥On≥Off
Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM (➜page 30)
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type 
(SAP) when recording to DVD-R or when recording using 
LPCM sound (“Audio Mode for XP Recording” ➜ below).≥Main≥SAP
Select Dubbing Audio to DVD-RAM
You can select the kind of sound when dubbing to DVD-RAM.≥Main + SAP
≥Main≥SAP
(Available in all modes apart from High Speed mode when dub-
bing programs.)
Select Audio CH for DV input (➜page 63)
You can select the kind of sound when recording from the 
unit’s DV terminal.≥Stereo 1
≥Stereo 2 ≥Mix
Audio Mode for XP Recording
Choose the audio type when recording with XP mode.
≥
Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information
than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM record-
ings may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.
≥Dolby Digital (➜page 66)≥LPCM (➜page 66)
Digital Audio Output (➜page 62)
PCM Down Conversion ≥On≥Off
Dolby Digital≥Bitstream≥PCM
DTS≥Bitstream≥Off
DisplayStatus Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
Language of Display Message
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen 
messages.≥English
≥Français
Blue Background
Select “Off ” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue 
background when reception is weak.≥On
≥Off
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥Bright
≥Dim
≥Dim during Play: The display dims during play and when 
the unit is turned off.
≥Automatic:  The display dims during play and goes off 
completely when the unit is turned off (the power 
consumed will be 0.6 W). If you press a button the 
display will brighten briefly.
TV
ScreenTV Aspect (➜page 16)
Choose the setting to suit your television.≥4:3≥16:9
TV Type (➜page 16)
Choose “480P” to enable progressive output.≥480I
≥480P
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥Pan & Scan
 (➜page 66):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &
Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).
≥Letterbox (➜page 66):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥4:3: Programs played as recorded.
≥Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played 
as Pan & Scan.
≥Letterbox
: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the 
letterbox style. Tabs Menus Options
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See page 60 for menu and option details.
1While stopped
Press [SET UP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the option and
press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
≥Some items require different operations. Read the following
explanations.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SET UP].[DVD-V]
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it.
2. Press [ENTER]. 
≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
≥Do not forget your password.
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
[DVD-V]
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through
this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➜page 57, [A]).
Select the “Audio” tab and then “Digital Audio Output” by 
following “Common procedures” (➜ left) to set up “PCM Down
Conversion”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS”.
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
Select “On” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
≥Select “Off ” if you use analog connect irrespective of the type of
equipment.
Off (Factory preset):
Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection.
Select “On” in this case.
On:
Converted to 48 kHz for output.
Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):
Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.
PCM:
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode Dolby Digital
signal.
Off (Factory preset for DTS):
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode DTS signal.
IMPORTANT
If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the
setting must be changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the
equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing
high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the
speakers.
Common procedures
DV D
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VOLUME
TVTVDV D
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10 0
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SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENUMENU
RETURNFUNCTIONSPROG/CHECKDISPLAYTIME SLIPADD/DLT
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
POWER
ÍÍ
OPEN/CLOSE
SET UP
ERASE
DUBBINGPOSITION MEMORYMARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECTCM SKIP
STATUSSKIP
HDDDVD
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SET UP
RETURN
SET UP
CANCEL
Numbered
buttons
Ta b
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Options Menus Ta b s
Channel
Entering a password (Ratings)
If you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a 
message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion
Dolby Digital and DTS
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Stereo 1 : Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking
place.
Stereo 2 : Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
MIX  :Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
≥L1+L2 are recorded in L and R1+R2 are recorded in R,
except for SAP. In the case of SAP, Stereo 1 is recorded
when recording to DVD-R or if recording in LPCM.
Details of recording are given in “Select MTS for DVD-R
or LPCM” on page 61.
Audio channel for DV input
Language code list  
Input the code with numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:7686
Lingala: 7678Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
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1Press [SET UP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock
Setting” screen appears.
4Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few
hours in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press
[RETURN].) The following screen appears when setting is
complete. Press [ENTER].≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time
zone adjust.
≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver 
(➜page 56), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto
clock setting. Use manual clock setting if this does not work or if
there is no local PBS channel in your area.
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime
(GMT).
EST=GMT s5, CST=GMT s6, MST=GMTs7, PST=GMTs8,
AST=GMT s9, HST=GMTs10, For other areas: xx hr
3Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2, 1] to select the item you
want to change and press [3, 4] to
change the setting.
MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display)
^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J
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:
EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST
(s5) (s6) (s7) (s8) (s9) (s10)
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J
5Press [ENTER].
The “Set Up” screen (➜step 2) reappears and the clock
starts.
[Note]
When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to corre-
spond to the new time zone.
Adjust the time zone (s1 or r1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock
manually.
3Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or
“r1” and press [ENTER].
The “Set Up” screen (➜step 2) reappears.
Clock settings
Auto Clock Setting
CH
VOLUME
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789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENUMENU
RETURNFUNCTIONSPROG/CHECKDISPLAYTIME SLIPADD/DLT
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
OPEN/CLOSE
SET UP
ERASE
DUBBINGPOSITION MEMORYMARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECTCM SKIP
STATUSSKIP
HDDDVD
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SET UP
RETURN
SET UP
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SELECT
TA B
Off TimerRemote Control Code
Clock Settings
Auto Clock SettingManual Clock Setting
Time Zone Adjust
Re-initialize Setting6 hr
0
Set Code 1
SET UP
   RETURN
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenChannelProceed with the 
steps described 
below.
SET UP
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
DisplayENTER
Auto Clock Setting
Connect antenna cable and if you use a
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH
then...Channel
Please push the ENTER key.
SET UP
Set Up
DiscVideoAudioDi l
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CSTChannel
Manual Clock Setting
Time Zone Adjust
SET UP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Set Up
ENTER
Manual Clock Setting
   RETURN    CHANGE   SELECT
/:
/MON PM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE3
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DST TIME ZONEOFFPST
Channel
SET UP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Time Zone Adjust
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Changing the remote control code!?
Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic
use the same remote control system. If you have more than one
piece of equipment placed in proximity to each other, they may all
respond to the signal. If this occurs, you will have to alter the code
on the unit as well as on the remote control (the two must match)
using the following procedure.
≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [SET UP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Con-
trol Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,
or 3) and press [ENTER].
The remote control code on the unit has been set.
5While pressing [ENTER] on the
remote control, press the numbered
button ([1], [2] or [3]) corresponding
to the code you selected in step 4.
The remote control code on the remote control has been set.
6Press [SET UP]
If the unit doesn’t respond, you have entered the wrong code.
Repeat step 5 to enter the correct code.
[Note]
The following display appears on the unit’s display if its code and the
remote control’s code are different. Change the remote control’s
code to suit the unit. The display disappears after about 5 seconds.
≥You can also set the unit’s code without using the remote control.
1 Press [FUNCTIONS] on the unit.
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SET UP” and press [ENTER].
3 Carry out procedure 2-4 above.
4 Press [RETURN].
DV D
VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEOREC MODEREC
CH
VOLUME
TVTVDV D
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENUMENU
RETURNFUNCTIONSPROG/CHECKDISPLAYTIME SLIPADD/DLT
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
POWER
ÍÍ
OPEN/CLOSE
SET UP
ERASE
DUBBINGPOSITION MEMORYMARKER
AUDIOINPUT SELECTCM SKIP
STATUSSKIP
HDDDVD
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SET UP
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
FUNCTIONS RETURN
Numbered
buttons
TA B
SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SET UP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan-
nel) before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is the copyright protection technology that is used to protect
broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some
CATV broadcasts).
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal.
This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo-
ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also
be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be
recorded on one disc using this method.
This unit is set to record using Dolby Digital in all recording modes
except for XP mode, where you may choose Dolby Digital or LPCM.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2
channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround
channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data. It is used
at a photo studio to print out the still picture data taken with a digital
camera etc. or when you print out using a domestic printer.
Drive
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and
DVD. These perform the reading and writing of data. Select them by
pressing the drive select buttons ([HDD] or [DVD]).
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic
sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is
recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at,
while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.
FAT (File Allocation Table)
The FAT12 (12-bit file allocation table) and FAT16 (16-bit file alloca-
tion table) systems this unit is compatible with are file systems used
widely in computers around the world.
Frame still and field still
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving pic-
ture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these
fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is
made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred,
but overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a
frame still so picture quality is lower.Hard disk drive (HDD)
This is a mass data storage device used in computers etc. A disk
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the read-
ing and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.
Interlace and progressive output
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.
This is called 480p. The video signals output from this unit’s COM-
PONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, P
B, PR) allow you to enjoy
higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the
VIDEO OUT terminal or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with
DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when
adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc.,
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The
special quality of this standard is that there is little deterioration in
picture quality in comparison to the degree of compression.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals. This unit outputs linear
PCM sound in 2 channels from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and infor-
mation with menus.
Pan&Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This
means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on
a widescreen television. 
Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an
aspect ratio of 4:3. Two styles of picture, “Pan&Scan” and “Letter-
box”, deal with this problem.
Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture
fills the screen.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the picture so the picture
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Error messages
On the televisionPage
On the unit’s display
No disc.≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. 
≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. 8
18
This is non-recordable disc.≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R,
DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. 
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.8
38 This disc is not formatted 
properly.
Please format the disc in 
‘DISC SETTING’ to record.
This disc cannot be read.≥You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc. 8
Please check write protect 
tab on the disc.≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.
Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.
—
Contents of this disc are 
protected.≥The program is write-protected. Cancel the protection with the Direct Navigator.
≥The disc is write-protected. Cancel Disc Protection with DISC SETTING.40
38
Cannot finish recording 
completely.≥The program was copy-guarded. 
≥No space left on HDD, DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
≥The connection from the external device (DV equipment etc.) was lost during recording.
≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.—
—
—
—
Cannot record.≥The disc is scratched. Use another disc.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc.—
10
8
HDD is full.
Disc is full.≥No space left on HDD, DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
➜ Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [HDD] [RAM]
➜ Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]
➜ Erase any unwanted files (still pictures).
≥You may record up to 300 folders and 3000 files (still pictures) using this unit.38, 40
—
48
—
Cannot dub from this disc.≥Dubbing prohibited disc in tray.➜ Dubbing to the HDD is not possible. —
Please set clock.≥The clock is not set. Set the clock. 64
This disc may not be played 
in your region.≥You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number. This unit can
only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or including the number 1). Cover 
page
Your selection exceeds the 
recorder’s rating limit.≥A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit.
Unlock the unit with “Ratings” in “Disc” in the SETUP menu.62
Cannot play back on this unit.≥You tried to playback incompatible pictures (TIFF images and MOTION JPEG cannot be played back). 9
No PC CARD
No valid PC card≥The PC card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible PC card already
inserted, turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card.
≥The PC card format does not match.
≥The PC card inserted is not compatible.25
9
9
No DVD-RAM disc≥DVD-RAM is not loaded.
≥DVD-RAM is not formatted.
(Even if this message is displayed, it may sometimes be possible to playback moving picture parts.)—
38
Please check write protect 
tab.≥Release the protection on the PC card.
≥Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.9
8, 38
No folder≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. 9
Cannot write. ≥The PC card is currently protected ➜ Release the write protection.
≥There is no space remaining. ➜ Erase any unwanted files (still pictures).9
48
Finalizing is necessary for 
compatible playback.≥To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.
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U11
NO DISC≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched.
– Clean the disc if it is dirty. 
– The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear.
≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
– Insert a disc the unit can play or record on.
≥Cleaning has been carried out using DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner.
➜ Cleaning is finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] and remove the disc cleaner from the disc tray.10
8
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U14≥The unit is hot.
– The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. Wait for
about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.
– Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.– Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.—
—
—
U99≥The unit fails to operate properly.
– Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [Í, DVD POWER] again to turn
the unit on.—
CHK REMOTE≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes.
– Change the code on the remote control or main unit.  65
RECOVER≥If there is a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the power was on.
➜ The unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears. —
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.
PowerPage
Operation
Picture
≥When progressive output is on, refer also to the section listed under “Progressive video” below.
Progressive video
No power.Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.11
The unit switches to the 
standby mode.≥This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—Off).
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit
on.60
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The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly.
≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í, DVD POWER] for about 10 seconds.
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.—
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The images from this unit do 
not appear on the television.≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO OUT termi-
nal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.
≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct
≥When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing recorded on it. You must record a
program etc. to the HDD before you can enjoy playback.
≥You have set “TV Type” to “480P” in the SETUP menus, but the television isn’t compatible with
progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [;] on the unit at the same time for about 5
seconds. The setting will change to interlace.11
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Television reception worsens 
after connecting the unit.≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television. It can
be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your dealer
if reception does not improve.
≥Due to inherent characteristics of the HDD, the picture may occasionally be disturbed. This is
normal.—
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Screen size is wrong.≥Check the settings on your television.
≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for
DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen SETUP menus.—
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On-screen messages do not 
appear.≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”. 
≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. 61
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The blue background does 
not appear.≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Blue Background”. 61
There is ghosting.≥Change the settings for “3D NR”, “Block NR”, and “Mosquito NR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR” off
with the on-screen menus.52
There is ghosting when pro-
gressive output is on.≥Select “Video” in the on-screen menu and set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused
by the editing method or material used on DVD, but should be corrected if you use interlace
output.52
There is no apparent change 
in picture quality when 
adjusted with the Video menu 
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Sound
Play
Displays
Remote controlNo sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. 11,
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Cannot hear the desired 
audio type.≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.
≥Go to Audio in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Select MTS for DVD-R
or LPCM”.
≥If you are recording a television program and change the drive, you cannot change the audio
on that drive. The audio will be the type selected for recording.30
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Cannot switch audio during 
stereo or SAP broadcasts.≥You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect to other equipment
using audio cables (analog connection).
≥You cannot change the audio type when using DVD-R or with LPCM recordings.57, 62
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Play fails to start even when 
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops 
immediately.≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, and CD.
≥The disc is dirty. Clean it.
≥The disc may be badly scratched.
≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.18
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A title or chapter doesn’t play 
when it is selected.≥Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings
level.62
Picture distorted during 
search.≥Some distortion is normal.—
Alternative soundtrack and 
subtitles cannot be selected.≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.—
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No subtitles.≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Turn the subtitles on.—
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Angle cannot be changed.≥This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes
where different angles are recorded.—
You have forgotten your rat-
ings password.≥Return the ratings setting to “8”. Press [DVD] and then [< OPEN/CLOSE]. While the disc tray
is open, press and hold [:/6] and [5/9] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or
more seconds.—
The display is dim.≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”.  61
“12:00” is flashing on the 
unit’s display.≥The clock is not set. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock settings”.64
The displayed recording time 
and actual recording time dif-
fer.≥Displayed recording time is calculated based on the number of frames recorded per second.
This number is subject to minute variation. When the recording time is long the cumulative
effect of these small differences may result in the slight variation you may sometimes find
between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal.—
The remote control doesn’t 
work.≥[DVD, TV] is not switched to “DVD”. Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit.
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote
control or main unit.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
≥Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.6
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Cannot operate the televi-
sion.≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.
≥[DVD, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when selecting the receiving channel for the
television. 17
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Recording and timer recordingPage
Still pictures (JPEG)
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke
also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
If the front panel half mirror is dirty, wipe with the included cleaning cloth. If any other parts apart from the front panel are dirty, wipe
with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. 
Use DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) every 1 to 4 months, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. 
Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.
Cannot record.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
unit can record onto.
≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. 
≥The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the
write protection.
≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded.
≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. Cancel Disc Protection.
≥The HDD or the disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.
≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.8
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VCR Plusr programming 
does not work properly.≥The guide channels are incorrect. Go to Channel in the SETUP menus and correct them with
“VCR Plusi CH Setting”.
≥The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with “Clock settings”.14
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Timer recording does not 
work properly.≥The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. 
≥Different timer program times overlap.
≥The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with “Clock settings”.
≥Timer recording will not be activated during operations that cannot be interrupted such as for-
matting, dubbing, some types of editing of still pictures etc.37
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The timer program remains 
even after recording finishes.≥The program remains if you select a daily or weekly setting. 35
Timer recording does not stop 
even when [∫] is pressed.≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. Recording stops.—
The available recording time 
doesn’t increase even after 
erasing recordings on the disc. ≥As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available record-
ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.
≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.38
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A part or whole of a recorded 
program has been lost.≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording or editing, the program may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
➜ We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format (for
HDD, DVD-RAM) or use a new disc.
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The contents of the PC card 
cannot be read.≥The PC card format is not compatible with the unit.
➜ Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the PC card with this unit.
≥The unit tried to display still picture files that were in a folder level that is not compatible.
≥The still picture file is not JPEG.
➜ This unit displays still pictures (JPEG) that are in accordance with DCF standard.
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Copying, erasing and setting 
protection takes a long time.≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.
≥When repeating copying or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or PC card.—
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The tray won’t open/close.≥The tray cannot be opened or closed while the still pictures are played back and editing screen
is being displayed. Press [RETURN] a few times to clear the screen.—
The PC card cannot be removed.≥Make sure the PC card is slotted home firmly before attempting to remove.25
Timer recording began in the 
middle of editing a still picture.≥If it comes to the time scheduled for timer recording, the recording may start even though you
are editing.—
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Maintenance