Panasonic Dmr T6070 Operating Instructions Manual

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The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one 
communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite 
common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous 
times.
–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No” 
and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box 
changes to channel 09.
∫The set contents are displayed together
–If the information is correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press 
[ENTER].
–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup 
process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.
Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.
3Press [ENTER].
A television reception screen or a blue background screen is 
displayed.
If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen
TM system 
➡page 50, Auto channel/clock settings
4Press [ÍDVD POWER].
“BYE” appears briefly and then “12:00A” flashes on the 
unit’s display. The unit is now in standby mode and ready to 
download the channel line-up and the program listings.
Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.
If you connect a cable TV box
≥the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this 
unit’s RF IN or IN3 (L3) terminal (➡page 8)
≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed 
(➡page 8)
≥the cable TV box is turned on
If you do not connect a cable TV box
≥the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal
5Leave this unit in the standby mode.
It is strongly recommended that you wait at least 24 hours 
before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is 
used sooner, but the channel line-up and program listings 
may not have been fully downloaded.
≥If you connect a cable TV box, leave it switched on without 
using it.
≥With some cable TV boxes, the cable TV box remote 
control can turn on and off both the cable TV box and the 
television. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable TV box 
off) will prevent the channel line-up from being 
downloaded.
If you find “There is no data for this screen” displayed on the 
television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet 
downloaded the channel line-up.
This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the 
on-screen guidance and select one of these.Set the clock manually.
Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit 
downloads it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
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.
5Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
6Press [SETUP].
≥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 shows the time difference from Greenwich 
meantime (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?
Ye s
No
Zip code  - 11111 (USA)
Cable - Yes
Cable box - No
What would you like to do now?
Watch TV
SORT SCHEDULELISTINGS
There is no data
for this screen.
TODAYLastChannelSORT SCHEDULE
FAVORITES RECORD INFO.87NWGB
BOX
pTVTVNWBGducationANiMeNetworkPBS
LISTINGS8:30PM 8:00PM
To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)
In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are 
registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/
or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered 
mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by 
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen, 
G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of 
Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide 
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY 
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM 
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV 
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, 
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION 
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY 
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES 
RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 
6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 
4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 
6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Manual Clock Setting
/:
/SAT AM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
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STEP 3Set up to match your television and remote control
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive 
output (➡page 53).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “TV Screen” 
and press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480P/480I:
Select “480P” if the television is compatible with 
progressive output.
4Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the 
television channel and change the television volume.
Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [ÍPOWER TV], enter the 
code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]
Manufacturer and Code No.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat 
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your 
television does not allow control of your television, this remote 
control is not compatible with your television.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selecting television type
4:3 standard aspect 
television16:9 widescreen 
television
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
Numbered 
buttonsTV operation 
buttons
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplay
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480I
Aspect 4:3 & 480P
TV ScreenChannel
Aspect 16:9 & 480P
Aspect 16:9 & 480I
4:316:9
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
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Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER].
5To change the code on the remote control
While pressing [ENTER], press and 
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6Press [ENTER].
∫When the following indicator appears on the 
unit’s display
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s 
(➡step 5).
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When other Panasonic products 
respond to this remote control
SETUP
Disc
Remote Control Code
Channel
Set UpPress “±” and “ENTER” togetherfor more than 2 seconds on the remote.
The unit’s remote control code
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HDD, disc and card information
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the 
recording.
∫Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.
§1You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available 
space does not increase after erasing.
§2Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.§3After finalizing the disc (➡page 45, 53).§4Only one is recorded (➡page 48, Select MTS).§5CPRM (➡page 53) compatible discs only.§6The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
[Note]
When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions 
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. 
Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is 
not necessary when recording a program (➡page 48).
≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which 
have been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, 
MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after 
recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the 
condition of the recording.
≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you 
may not always be able to control play as described in these 
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 53, 
Finalize)
≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥DV D - R O M ,  DV D - RW,  iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, 
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
Type Logo Instructions
Hard disk drive (HDD)
≥160 GB
Indicated in these 
instructions with [HDD]–
Temporary storage
≥You can record up to 284 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡page 17, Recording modes and 
approximate recording times).
≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) 
(➡page 18).
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) 
a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD 
(➡page 53).
≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 28, 42).
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm 
(5z)
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)
[RAM]
Re-writable discs for backup use
≥You can record approximately up to 8 hours on a single-sided disc and 16 hours on a double-
sided disc (➡page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) 
(➡page 18).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are 
commercially available.
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM 
(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡page 53). You cannot transfer 
(dub) a recorded title.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible 
disc (➡page 37).
≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 28, 42).
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)
[DVD-R]
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)
≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡page 17, Recording modes and 
approximate recording times).
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡page 45, 53).≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible 
disc (➡page 37).
(±:Possible, t:Impossible)DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable±t
Edit±§1
Play on other players
±
§2±§3
Recording both Main and SAP of 
MTS broadcast±
t§4
Recording broadcasts that allow 
one copy±§5t
Recording 16:9 aspect picture±§6
Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]
Disc type Logo Instructions
DVD -Au di o
[DVD-A]High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2 channels.
DVD -Vi deo
[DVD-V]High quality movie and 
music discs
Video CD
[VCD]Recorded music and video (including 
CD-R/RW)
Audio CD
[CD]Recorded audio and music 
(including CD-R/RW)
CD-R and CD-RW with music 
recorded in MP3 (➡page 27)
Discs that cannot be played
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
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≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB).
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This site is in English only.)
≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is 
formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡page 45, 
53).
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
Cards useable on this unit
Type Instructions
SD Memory Card
§1
MultiMediaCardYou can insert directly into 
the SD card slot.
[SD]≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. 
(➡page 28, 42).
≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your 
home printer or at a photo developing store (➡page 36, 53).
≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.
≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡page 45, 53).
≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.
§1Includes miniSDTM Cards. A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted before using 
these cards.
§2Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1). 
You can only play the saved still pictures and transfer (dub) the data onto other 
cards, HDD or DVD-RAM. SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
CompactFlash
SmartMedia
M
EMORYSTICKxD-Picture Card
MicrodriveYou can insert into the PC 
card slot using an adaptor 
(TYPE II PC card adaptor).
[PC]
ATA Flash PC Card
Mobile hard disk
§2
You can insert directly into 
the PC card slot.
[PC]
Suitable SD Memory Cards
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
The following   can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.
≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000 etc).
≥If a folder name or filename has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or 
edit the data.
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
DCIM
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
§
Card(Higher folder)
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT
DCIM¢¢¢
JPEG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
¢¢¢XXXXX
DCIM
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
§
¢¢¢XXXXX
DVD-RAM
(Higher folder)
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Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD 
drive simultaneously.
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double 
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it 
over.
≥W
hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 53) protected material 
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
≥It is not possible to record to a card.
Preparation
Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on 
the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list 
➡page 23, “Review options” menu
1Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the 
recording drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2If you selected the DVD drive
Press [
						

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∫To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch 
Recording
During recording
Press [¥REC] to select the recording time.
Each time you press the button:
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡page 19) or while 
using Flexible Recording (➡page 18).
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
Off Timer
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. 
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours 
(➡page 47, “Off Timer”).
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
§When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the 
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using 
“EP (8H)”.
[Note]
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this 
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP 
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space 
with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer 
recordings.
≥When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted 
to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the 
display.[HDD] [RAM]
Press [AUDIO].
e.g., “Stereo” is selected 
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio 
type you selected.
≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change.
[DVD-R]
[HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM)
[HDD] [RAM] (When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On”)
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select 
MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 48).
0:30"#1:00"#1:30"#2:00"#3:00"#4:00
^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}
Recording modes and approximate 
recording times
HDD
(160 GB)DV D - R A M DV D -
R
(4.7 
GB) Mode Single-
sided
(4.7 GB)Double-
sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 36 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 70 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 138 4 8 4
EP (Extra long play)
284 (212
§)8 (6§) 16 (12§)8 (6§)
EP (6H)§
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
XP
SP
CHLP
EP
Selecting audio to record
[.
l
l
l
l
l
a-Stereo:Main audio (stereo)
≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be 
monaural even if you select Stereo mode. v
SAP:Secondary audio program (SAP)
≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also 
recorded. v
Mono:Main audio (monaural)
≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo 
broadcast.
CH 12Stereo
HDD
 ((
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Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
[HDD] [RAM]
You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, 
while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title 
being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.
Press [1](PLAY).
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title 
and press [ENTER].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
1Press [TIME SLIP].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
2Press [3,4] to select the time and 
press [ENTER].
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press 
again to show the play and recording images.
∫To stop play
Press [∫].
∫To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [∫].
∫To stop timer recording
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR 
mode.
e.g.,
Preparation
≥Select the channel to record.
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select “Hour” and 
“Min.” and press [3,4] to set the 
recording time.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.
4When you want to start recording
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Start” 
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
Playing while you are recording
Playing from the beginning of the title you are 
recording—Chasing playback
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip
0 minPLAY 
REC 
Play starts from 30 
seconds previous.
The image currently being 
recorded
Flexible Recording
Remain
45 minutes in 
SP mode
60 minutes Recorded
Perfectly fit!
Recording rate 
between SP and LP
Program to be recorded
FLEXIBLE REC
StartCancel
Record in FR mode
Set recording time3 Hour 00 Min.Maximum rec time3 Hour 00 Min.
REC 0:59
Stereo
HDD
CH71Remaining 
time
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Timer recording
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired 
program(s) in a television program list.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is 
listed on the television program list.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
program.
≥To skip one screen
Press [PAGE XCHW].
≥To skip 24 hours in the list
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “LISTINGS” and:
Press [CHAPTER] (Green) (forward).
Press [DUBBING] (Blue) (backward).
3Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for 
timer recording.
≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to cancel.
≥Press [DUBBING] (Blue) to change recording frequency.
Each time you press the button:
Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is 
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the 
unit. To change the setting ➡below.
∫To change the setting
1Press [SUB MENU] to go to the Navigation 
menu.
2Press [2,1] to select “SCHEDULE”.
3Press [3,4] to select the program and press 
[ENTER].
4Change the setting as necessary and press 
[ENTER].
≥To set recording to start early or end late
Press [3,4] to select “Start early by” or “End late by” and 
press the numbered buttons to enter minutes (up to 99).
≥To change the recording mode
Press [3,4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
≥To change the recording drive
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DV D
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough 
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the 
“HDD” (➡page 21, Relief Recording). 
4Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by 
pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ].
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
To check, change or delete the program ➡page 21
To utilize TV Guide On Screen
TM system, see also page 22.
Notes on timer recording ➡page 21
∫To cancel recording when recording has already 
begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
≥There may be some channels that are not displayed in the 
television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set 
them manually (➡page 20).
Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system to make timer recordings
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 19.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
3Enter the settings.
≥To enter the date
Press [3,4] to select “Date” and press the numbered 
buttons.
(Date: Month/Day/Year)
≥To enter the time
Press [3,4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press 
the numbered buttons.
–You can set up to 8 hours.
–To change am/pm
Press [2,1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
≥To enter the channel
Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and press the numbered 
buttons.
–To select the input channel (L1/L2/L3/DV)
Press [DUBBING] (Blue).
≥To change the recording mode
Press [3,4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
≥To change the recording drive
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING] 
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DV D
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough 
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the 
“HDD” (➡page 21, Relief Recording). 
4Press [ENTER].
≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to change recording frequency.
Each time you press the button:
≥To program other recordings
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “RECORD” and repeat steps 
2–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by 
pressing [ÍDV D P O W E R ] .
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is 
turned on.
Notes on timer recording ➡page 21
∫To cancel recording when recording has already 
begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 
seconds to stop recording.
Entering PlusCode
® number is an easy way of timer recording. You 
can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the 
television program list (➡page 10).
1Press [VCR Plusr].
2Press [3,4] to select “PlusCode”.
3Press the numbered buttons to enter 
the PlusCode number.
≥To correct the number
Press [3] and press [4]. Enter the number again from the 
beginning.
Manually programming timer 
recordings
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FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
Sat     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
LISTINGS MESSAGES SCHEDULE
SET TIMERRR
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Date :
Start Time :
End Time  :
Channel :
Quality :
Destination :
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FAVORITES
Sat     2:00pm    Dodzilla            Once Sat     1:00pm     NWBG            Once
Sat     3:00pm    Bull house      Weekly
Sat     3:30pm    Be switched    Weekly
4/3 
     4:00pm    Baseball           Once
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