Panasonic Dvd Video Recorder Lq Drm200 Operating Instructions

							51
RQT7237
Advanced operation
§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you
may make recordings of higher picture quality.
[Note]
≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to
L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when
connected through L/MONO.)
≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.
≥When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to operate the
unit from the other equipment.
≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camcorder)
can be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.
≥The picture compression system of the DV equipment you have
connected may differ from that used in this unit. In such cases,
dubbing from this equipment will not be possible.
§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you
may make recordings of higher picture quality.
[Note]
If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-
monaural conversion cable (not included).
Connecting other video equipment
Connecting to the L2 and DV input terminals on 
the front of the unit
S VIDEO
OUTAUDIO
OUT VIDEO
OUTLRDV
OUT
Audio/Video 
cable (included) S video cable
§
Other video equipment
Connect to the video and audio output terminals.yellow white red yellow white red This unit
DV cable 
(IEEE1394, 
4-pin)
Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of 
the unit, L1 and L3
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
(L3)(L1)
I N  1 I N  3R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
V
OUT 1 OUT 2
EXTERNALCONTROL
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - LVIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
(L3)(L1)
I N  1 I N  3R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
V
OUT 1 OUT 2
EXTERNALCONTROL
S VIDEO
OUTAUDIO
OUTVIDEO
OUTL
R
Other video equipment
Connect to the video and audio output terminals.S video cable
§
red white yellow red white yellow
Audio/Video cable
(included)This unit 
						

							52
RQT7237
Advanced operation
Other antenna connections
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
∫A single twin lead
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫Two twin leads
≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the
lead connection to minimize signal loss.Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal
∫A twin lead terminal
∫Two twin lead terminals
∫Multiple antenna terminals
≥Connect to one of the terminals, then change the television’s
setting as necessary.
Other antenna connection to the unit
300–75 ≠ transformer
(not included)
from the antenna
(Flat)
Twin lead
300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s
RF IN terminal
from the antenna
(Flat)
Twin lead
300 ≠ cable
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal (Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer
(not included)
from the antenna
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal 300–75 ≠ transformer
(not included) (Flat)
Twin lead
300 ≠ cable
VHF/UHF band mixer
(not included)
Other antenna connection from the unit 
to the television
VHF/UHF band separator
(not included)Te l e v i s i o n
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer
(not included)Television
VHF or 
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
(not included)Television
VHF
UHF
ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTelevision
75 ≠ coaxial cable 
						

							53
RQT7237
Reference
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.
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
by photo developing stores to print out the still picture data taken
from a digital camera and other equipment or when printing from
your home printer. 
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.
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.
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.
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.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
itself appears in an aspect ratio of
16:9.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
A still picture data standard.
A common format for storing high quality images on digital camera’s
and other devices.
∫How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded 
surface.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the discMoisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from
the cold.
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video
CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then 
wipe dry.
∫Handling precautions≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable).
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 
(rented discs etc).
–Discs that are badly warped 
or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such 
as heart shapes.
Disc handling 
						

							54
RQT7237
Reference
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. 10
14
This is non-recordable disc.≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. 
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.10
38
This disc is not formatted 
properly.
Please format the disc in ‘DISC 
SETTING’ to record.
Cannot write into this card.≥You cannot format a microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.—
This disc cannot be read.≥You inserted an incompatible disc.10
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 pro-
tected.≥The program is write-protected. Cancel the protection.
≥The disc is write-protected. Cancel Disc Protection.32
38
Cannot finish recording com-
pletely.≥The program was copy-guarded. 
≥No space left on the disc.
‹ Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [RAM]
‹ Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.—
32
—
—
Cannot record on the disc.≥The disc is scratched. Use another disc.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You inserted an incompatible disc.—
53
10
Disc is full.≥No space left on the disc.
‹ Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [RAM]
‹ Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]32
—
Please set clock.≥The clock is not set.7
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”.44
Finalizing is necessary for 
compatible playback.≥To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.
38
No PC card.
No valid PC card.
No SD card.
No valid SD card.≥The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already inserted,
turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card.
≥The card format does not match.
≥The card inserted is not compatible.18
11
11
Please check write protect tab.≥Release the protection on the card.
≥Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.11
10
No folder≥There is no compatible folder in this unit.11
Cannot write. ≥The card is currently protected ‹ Release the write protection.
≥There is no space remaining. ‹ Erase any unwanted files (still pictures).11
36
Error has occurred. Please 
press [ENTER].≥A serious, but temporary error has occurred and one of the unit’s safety devices has activated. 
Press [ENTER]. The unit switches to the standby mode. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on again.—
PROTECT
NO READ≥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.
≥The unit cannot read the disc.
≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished.53
—
—
57
UNSUPPORT≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.10
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.46
RECOVER≥There was 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. — 
						

							55
RQT7237
Reference
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., go to http://www.panasonic.com/broadcast.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), 
or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
PowerPage
Operation
Picture
≥When progressive output is on, refer also to “Progressive video” below.
Progressive video
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.5
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.44
—
The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥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.—
54
—
The images from this unit do 
not appear on the television.≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, S-VIDEO OUT
terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.
≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
≥You have set “TV Type” to “Aspect 4:3 & 480P” or “Aspect 16:9 & 480P” in the TV Screen
menus, but the television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and
[TIME SLIP] on the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to
interlace.5
—
—
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.—
Screen size is wrong.≥Check the settings on your television.
≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for
DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen menu.—
9, 45
On-screen messages do not 
appear.≥Go to the Display menu and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”. 
≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. 45
43
The blue background does 
not appear.≥Go to the Display menu and select “On” for “Blue Background”.45
There is ghosting.≥Change the settings for “3D NR”, “Block NR”, and “Mosquito NR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR”
off if it is on.41, 42
Play stops for a moment dur-
ing Quick View.≥Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is not a malfunction.—
There is ghosting when pro-
gressive output is on.≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on
DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.41
There is no apparent change 
in picture quality when 
adjusted with the Video menu 
in the on-screen menus.≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.— 
						

							56
RQT7237
Reference
Troubleshooting guide
SoundPage
Play
Displays
Remote control
No 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. 5, 
49–51
41
Cannot hear the desired 
audio type.≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.
≥If “D.MIX” does not appear in the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio output
will be the front two speakers only.
≥You cannot change the DVD-Audio audio type if the software producer has restricted play in
stereo.19
13
—
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 a DVD-R is in the disc tray.
≥It is not possible to switch the audio when the recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been
selected in the SETUP menu, “Audio Mode for XP Recording”.
‹ Select “Main” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu before recording.45, 50
—
45
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-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD,
CD and MP3 discs.
≥The disc is dirty. Clean it.
≥The disc may be badly scratched.
≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.14
10
53
—
—
—
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.44
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.—
17
No subtitles.≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Turn the subtitles on.—
40
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”.
While the disc tray is open, press and hold [4] and [5] on the main unit at the
same time for 5 or more seconds.—
The display is dim.≥Go to the Display menu and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. 45
“12:00” is flashing on the 
unit’s display.≥The clock is not set.7
The displayed recording time 
and actual recording time dif-
fer.≥Displayed recording time is based on the number of frames per second. This number is sub-
ject to minute variations. When recording over long periods, these variations may result in the
difference between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal.—
The display doesn’t show the 
correct time. [MP3]≥Times may not appear correctly when searching through tracks recorded with a variable bit
rate.—
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.
≥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.12
46
6
6
—
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. 9
12 
						

							57
RQT7237
Reference
Recording and timer recordingPage
Still pictures
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the envi-
ronment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, 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 the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once
every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating envi-
ronment. 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. [RAM]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.
≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING.
≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.
≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.10
38
10
14
38
32
—
VCR Plusr programming 
does not work properly.≥The guide channels are incorrect. Go to the Channel menu and correct them with “VCR
Plusi CH Setting”.
≥The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with Clock settings.8
7
Timer recording does not 
work properly.≥The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. 
≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“F” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press [Í,
DVD POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that “
F” is on.
≥Different timer program times overlap.
≥The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with Clock settings.
26
—
—
7
The unit switches to standby 
while making a timer record-
ing.≥The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program.—
The timer program remains 
even after recording finishes.≥The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly. 25
Timer recording does not 
stop even when [∫] is 
pressed.≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “
F” off. 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. 
≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously
recorded programming.38
53
—
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 disc may become unusable.
‹We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format the
disc or use a new disc.—
The contents of the card 
cannot be read.≥The memory card format is not compatible with the unit.
‹Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the memory 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 or TIFF.
‹This unit displays still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) that are in accordance with DCF standard.
≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.36
11
11
—
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
memory card.—
36, 38
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.18
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Maintenance 
						

							58
RQT7237
Reference
Specifications
Recording system:DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM),DVD video standards (DVD-R)
Optical pick-up:System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm
wavelength for CDs)
Recordable discs:12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs
8 cm (3q) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs
(for General Ver. 2.0)
Recording time:Max. 6 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: 60 minutes
SP: 120 minutes
LP: 240 minutes
EP: 360 minutes
Discs played:12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5
q) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs
8 cm (3
q) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs
(for General Ver. 2.0)
DVD-VIDEO discs
CD-Audio discs (CD-DA)
Video CD discs
DVD-Audio discs
CD-R/CD-RW discs
(CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 formatted discs)
SD card slot:SD Memory Card Slot
Compatible media:SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card
PC card slot:PC Card Type II
Compatible media:A PC Card adaptor conforming to PC
Card Standards, ATA Flash PC card, PC
Card adaptor (SD Memory Card, Multi
Media Card, Compact Flash, Smart
Media, Memory Stick, xD picture card,
Microdrive), Mobile hard disk
Format:FAT12 or FAT16
Image format:JPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system)
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky)
DPOF Compatible
Number of pixels:320 a 240 to 6144 a 4096
Sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
Thawing time:Approx. 7 sec. (2 M pixels, JPEG)
Video system
TV system:NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Recording system:MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input:LINE (pin jack)a3, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connectora3 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Output:LINE (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
LINE (pin jack) 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connectora2 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Component video output (480P/480i):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
P
B: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠
PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Antenna reception input:
TV Channel: 2ch–69ch, 75 ≠
CATV Channel: 1ch–125ch, 75 ≠
Audio system
Recording system:Dolby Digital (XP/SP/LP/EP)
LINEAR PCM (XP mode only)
Input:LINE (pin jack)a3
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 k≠
Output:LINE (pin jack)a2
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 k≠
(Load impedance: 10 k≠)
Number of channels:Recording: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
Other input/output connectors:
Digital audio optical output connector
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)
Operating temperature range:
5 oC–40 oC (41 oF–104 oF)
Operating humidity range:
10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)
Clock unit:Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display
LASER Specification
Class I LASER Product
Wave length:775–815 nm 655–666 nm
Laser power:No hazardous radiation is emitted with the
safety protection
DV input:IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin
Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:28 W
Dimensions:Approx. 430 (W)k79 (H)k285 (D) mm
[Approx.1615/16q(W)k31/8q(H)k111/4q(D)](excluding protrusions)
Mass:Approx. 3.9 kg (8.58 lbs)
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
1.Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged;
or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servic-
ing to authorized servicing personnel.3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4.Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per-
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 3.2 W
Product Service 
						

							59
RQT7237
Reference
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company, 
Unit company of Matsushita Electric Corporation of 
America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of 
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. 
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km.9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC DVD RECORDER 
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company or
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included accesso-
ries with new or refurbished parts, free of charge in the USA
or Puerto Rico, from the date of the original purchase in the
event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts—New or rebuilt parts in exchange for defective parts
for one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
Labor—Carry-in or mail-in service for one (1) year from the
date of original purchase.
Batteries—(If included) New rechargeable batteries in
exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days from the date of original purchase.  Non-rechargeable
batteries are not warranted.
4.7 DVD-RAM Disc—(If included) New 4.7 DVD-RAM Disc
in exchange for defective disc for ten (10) days from the date
of original purchase.
Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA may be obtained dur-
ing the warranty period by contacting Panasonic Broadcast
& Television Systems Company Factory Servicenter listed in
the Service Directory or call toll free 1-800-526-6610 to
locate an authorized Servicenter.
Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained
during the warranty period by calling local service center at
787-750-5135.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser.  A
purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase
will be required before warranty service is rendered.This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship, which occur during normal use.  The war-
ranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, mod-
ification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper
antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of con-
sumer controls, improper operation, power line surge,
improper voltage supply, lightning damage, or service by
anyone other than a DVD Recorder authorized repair facility,
or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCI-
DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO DISCS) RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT
OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY.  ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limita-
tions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
If you have a problem with this product that is not han-
dled to your satisfaction, then write the Consumer
Affairs Department at the Company address indicated
above.
User memo:
Regional Service Offices
Central
1707 N. Randall Rd. 
Elgin, IL 60123 
847-468-5254Southern1225 Northbrook Pkwy 
Suite 170 
Suwanee, GA 30024 
770-338-6858Northeast50 Meadowsland Pkwy 
Secaucus, NJ 07094 
201-348-7975Western3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West 
Los Angeles, CA 90068 
323-436-3507
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
LQ-DRM200
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER 
						

							Index
All copy of the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Angle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Antenna system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audio attribute  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Channel caption  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Channel setting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chasing play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
lens   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
main unit   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CM Skip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connection
amplifier, system component  . . . . . . 50
antenna   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
antenna, television  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
cable TV box, satellite receiver   . . . . 49
video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CPRM system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Direct Navigator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Divide Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DPOF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DV Automatic Recording 
(DV AUTO REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Edit Scenes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Enter title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
play list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
program  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Erase
all program   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
folder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
play list   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29, 30
play list scene   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29, 31
program  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17, 32
still picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Finalize  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Flexible Recording (FR)   . . . . . . . . .  15, 42
Format
card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
DVD-RAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
FUNCTIONS window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
JPEG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11, 53
Language code list . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45, 53
Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
MPEG-DNR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
MP3  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
On-screen display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
On-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40–42
PC card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11, 18
PCM Down Conversion  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Picture   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
PLAY FROM TOP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Play list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28–31
Position Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Progressive   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5, 9, 41, 53
Properties
play list   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
program  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32Protection
cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
folder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
still picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Ratings password  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Re-initialize setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11, 18
SETUP menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Shorten Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . .  23
Sound track  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18, 19
edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34–37
Subtitle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11, 53
Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21, 23
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24–26
Transfer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
TV Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
VCR Plusi
guide channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
V.S.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
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:8 277Romanian: 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
Zulu: 9085
C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in JapanApparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora-
tion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems 
Company, 
Unit company of Matsushita Electric Corporation 
of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.cap
RQT7237-P
F0703YU0