Panasonic Dvd Video Recorder Lq Md800 Operating Instructions

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Discs
Notes:
• This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for
Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record
broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV
broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM
compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R.
•  Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it
impossible to use the disc for recording.
•  If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings
with the write protected tab. With the tab in this position, you
cannot record to the disc, delete programs with the search
program, edit with the play list screen, or format the disc.
•  This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your
valuable recordings.
For your reference:
•  DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on
incompatible players (including players manufactured by
Panasonic).
•  This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC
signals or vice versa.
•  This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC
signals.
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit
is not guaranteed.
•  Do not perform editing operations, such as finalizing, if the TV
system of the unit and disc are different.
unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or
not. You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
Erasing programs will not increase the disc ’s available time.
•  It may not be possible for you to perform finalizing and other
editing operations normally if you perform actions such as
deleting programs or changing titles a total of 200 times on the
same disc. 
After finalizing
The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video
specifications.
•  The titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.
•  Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into
approximately-5-minute chapters.
•  These DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited.
•  These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is
not  guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player
you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording.
Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable.
For your reference:
•  The aspect ratio of recordings will be 4:3, irrespective of the
aspect ratio of the program recorded. To change the aspect
ratio, change the setting on the monitor television.
•  It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
•  To record on DVD-R, this unit optimizes the disc for each
recording.
Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting
the disc or turning the unit on. Recording may become
impossible after the disc is optimized more than 50 times.
•  Play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of
the recording.
•  We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as
they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.
•  You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select
the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to  “Bilingual
Audio Selection ” in the  “Sound ” menu.
•  A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other
Panasonic DVD recorders.
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing
(the process that allows recordings on DVD-R to be played on
compatible DVD players) them on this unit, effectively making
them into DVD-Video.
Before finalizing
•  You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs. You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this
Regarding DVD-R
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Some DVD-R, DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2
GB), 8cm DVD-R, 8cm DVD-RAM (2.8 GB), DVD-ROM, DVD-RW,
+RW, CD-ROM, Audio-CDs, Video-CD, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Photo CD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
Examples of discs that cannot be played
Disc type Logo Configuration examples of data on a discIndication used
in instructionsRecording PlayingCreation of
PLAY LIST
DVD-RAM• 4.7 GB/ 9.4 GB (12 cm)
DVD-R•  4.7 GB (12 cm)for General Ver. 2.0• 4.7 GB (12 cm)for General 
Ver.2.0/4x-Speed 
DVD-R Revision 1.0
Before finalizing
DVD-R
After finalizing
DVD
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Programs
PLAY LIST
Programs
Titles
Chapters
1234 5
1234 5
Scene1 Scene2 Scene3 Scene4 Scene5
123412
5
We recommend using discs manufactured by Panasonic as they have been tes\
ted to be compatible with this unit. In case of discs
manufactured by other makers, play may be impossible in some cases due t\
o the condition of the recording.
RAM
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due
to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no
responsibility and offers no compensation for any
subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this unit.
(3) A   disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or
computer disc drive manufactured by another company is
played in this unit.
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). 
Dolby Digital
Audio format logos
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“ Dolby ” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. 
						

							VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2YCH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
Component video terminals
Component video (BNC x 3)
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)
AC mains lead (supplied)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MONCOMPONENT
VIDEO IN
YP
BPR
To set to progressive output mode
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH) ]
to show the MENU window.
(2) Use [ ,  ,  ,  ] to select the  “SETUP ” and
press [ENTER].
(3) 
Use [ ,  ] to select the  “Connection ” and press
[ ] or [ ].
(4)  Use [ ,  ] to select  “TV System ” and press
[ENTER].
(5) 
Use [ ,  ] to select  “NTSC ” and press [ENTER].
(6) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Progressive (NTSC) ” and
press [ENTER].
(7) Use [ ,  ] to select  “On ” and press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
S-Video, stereo audio terminals
S-Video cable (4P)
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)
AC mains lead (supplied)
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Discs (continued)
TV system
on discs.
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Type of monitor television
Multi system monitor
television
NTSC monitor television
PAL monitor television Yes/No
Yes
Yes
YesNo
Yes*
1(PAL60)
Yes*
2
Put the unit on a stable, horizontal surface where it will not be expose\
d to excessive dust. Do not block its vents or place wh ere it can
become hot. 
First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units, which you a\
re going to connect with before connecting and disconne cting cables.
Reconnect the AC mains leads when all connections are complete. Read the\
 instructions for the other units carefully.
Audio/video input will not be output if this unit is switched off or mal\
functions. Consider other connections in the system whe n outputting
audio/video for the purpose of monitoring input. To record essential mat\
erial, use multiple units to record at the same time, o r make other
similar allowances in your system setup.
Connecting and Setting up 
You may be unable to use same functions or they may
function incorrectly if the TV system for the unit is
different to that for the disc.
*1If your monitor television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60
signals the picture will not be shown correctly.
*
2  If you set the TV system of this unit to  “PAL ”, the picture may be
clearer.
Types of disc for the type of connected
monitor television
Composite video, monaural audio terminals
Video cable (BNC)
Audio cable (PHONO)
AC mains lead (supplied)
Connecting a Monitor television
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
MONO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
IN AUDIO
OUT
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this
table. If you select the same TV system (PAL or NTSC) setting for
this unit and your monitor television as the disc you want to play,
the picture can be clearer. 
						

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Connecting and Setting up (continued)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
•  The description of the component video input terminals
depends on the monitor television (e.g., Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y,
Y/CB/CR).
To watch progressive video (NTSC only)
Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a
monitor television compatible with this units copy guard system.
(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible monitor television.)
•  All Panasonic monitor televisions that have 480P input
terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of monitor television.
Regarding Progressive Television Picture
Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a
standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be
displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be
stretched to the right and left when displayed.
To view the picture at the right aspect
•  For monitor televisions that allow the aspect of progressive
images to be adjusted, use the function provided on the
monitor television and adjust as necessary.
•  For monitor televisions which do not allow the aspect of
progressive images to be adjusted, please set  “Progressive
(NTSC) ” to  “Off ”.
Note:
•  If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-
VIDEO OUT, output signal will be interlace only (even if you
select progressive output).
DV terminal
DV cable (4P-4P or 4P-6P)
AC mains lead (supplied)
Notes:
•  Be sure to observe the following points when connecting the
IEEE1394 cable (DV cable).
·  This unit and all connected equipment should be used with a shared
GND connection. If all equipment is not connected to a shared GND,
turn off the power to all equipment before connecting or removing the
IEEE1394 cable.
·  When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, connect the
IEEE1394 cable to the 6-pin terminal first and then to the terminal on
this unit.
·  When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, be sure to
connect the end of the IEEE1394 cable that matches the terminal
shape. Inserting the wrong end of the plug can damage the unit.
•  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 Camera)
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.
S-Video, stereo audio terminals
S-Video cable (4P)
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)
AC mains lead (supplied)
Composite video, stereo audio terminals
Video cable (BNC)
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)
AC mains lead (supplied)
Connecting a video player
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
DV IN
DV OUT VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEOIN
S-VIDEO
OUT
Video player
Video player Video player AUDIO IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 
						

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(6) Use [ ,  ] to select the TV aspect and press
[ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
For your reference:
Apart from  “TV Aspect ”, other settings also affect how video
appears on your monitor television. Check the following if video
doesn ’t appear correctly on your monitor television.
•  “ Connection ”–“Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD) ” or  “Norm (4:3) TV
Settings (DVD-RAM) ”.
•  The video setting on the disc.
How video appears is often specified by the disc itself.
•  The video settings on your monitor television.
•  4:3  (factory setting)
•  16:9
Connecting and Setting up (continued)
RS-232C terminal
POWER
BUSY STOP REV PAUSE PLAY FWDREMAIN
RECMENU
REPEAT
ENTER
SHIFTRETURNMARKER FUNCTIONSEARCH
STATUS
OPEN/CLOSE
PHONES
MODE LOCK
CH1/MICCH1
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
OFF ONCH2CH2 GBREC
INHIBIT
DVD VIDEO RECORDER4.7
MIC
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
RS-232C
RS-232C cable (9P straight)
USB terminal
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPRVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
Type-B
connector
Type-A
connector USB cable
USB
Notes:
•
 When a microphone is connected, the sound recorded to
channel 2 is that selected in   “Audio CH assignment with Mic ”.
•  Use a microphone with the monaural mini plug. When using a
condenser microphone, select the one with built-in batteries.
If you record while a microphone is connected, microphone signal
can be recorded in channel 1.
Connecting a Microphone
Various controls are available if you connect a computer through
the RS-232C or USB terminals.
Connecting a PC
The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular monitor television.\
You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3
aspect monitor television.
(1) T
urn on the monitor television and select the
appropriate video input to suit the connections to
this unit.
(2) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH) ] to show the MENU window.
(3) Use [ ,  ,  ,  ] to select the  “SETUP ” and
press [ENTER].
(4) Use [ ,  ] to select  the “Connection ” and
press [ ] or [ ].
(5)  Use [ ,  ] to select  “TV Aspect ” and press
[ENTER].
TV screen type (TV Aspect)
Use the following procedures to change the settings if
necessary. For other items, see page 33. 
						

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Connecting and Setting up (continued)
To stop the above operation partway
Select  “No ” in step (6) or (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].
After performing steps (1) to (3) of  “TV Screen type ”,
perform the following steps:
(4) Use [ ,  ] to select the  “Picture ” and press
[ ] or [ ].
(5) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Input Select ” and press
[ENTER].
(6) Use [ ,  ] to select  the input and press [ENTER].
• Select  “V(VIDEO) ”,  “SV(S-VIDEO) ”, or  “DV ”.
Notes:
•  When  “V(VIDEO) ” or  “SV(S-VIDEO) ” is selected, the audio input
is set to AUDIO IN/MIC.
•  When  “DV ” is selected, the audio input is set to DV IN.
Input Select
After performing steps (1) to (3) of  “TV Screen type ”,
perform the following steps:
(4) Use [ ,  ] to select the  “Settings ” and press
[ ] or [ ].
(5)  Use [ ,  ] to select  “Clock ” and press
[ENTER].
(6)  Use [ ,  ] to select the item you want to
change.
• For LQ-MD800P (USA and Canada), the items change as
follows: 
•  For LQ-MD800E (Europe), the items change as follows:
(7)  Use [ ,  ] to change the setting and press
[ENTER].
Notes:
•  Set the clock before using this unit because it is not set prior to
shipment.
•  The year can be set between 1988 and 2087 inclusive.
•  The battery for the clock operates for approximately 3 years.
•  “ Time Zone ” shows time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean
Time). Set  “Time Zone ” (-12 to +12) according to the local time
(see page 37).
Hour Minute
Time Zone
Second Month
Day
Year
Hour Minute Second Month Day Year
Time Zone
Clock Settings (Clock)
After performing steps (1) to (3) of “TV Screen type ”,
perform the following steps:
(4) Use [ ,  ] to select the  “Picture ” and press
[ ] or [ ].
(5) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Rec Mode ” and press
[ENTER].
(6) Use [ ,  ] to select the recording mode and press [ENTER].
• Select  “XP ”,  “SP ”, or  “LP ”.
Rec Mode
The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings
(except for the TV screen setting and the time, date and time zone
settings of the clock).
After performing steps (1) to (3) of  “TV Screen type ”,
perform the following steps:
(4) Use [ ,  ] to select the  “Settings ” and press
[ ] or [ ].
(5) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Shipping Condition ” and
press [ENTER].
(6) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Yes ” and press [ENTER].
(7) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Yes ” and press [ENTER].
Initialize all Settings (Shipping Condition)
Set the recording mode.
After performing steps (1) to (3) of  “TV Screen type ”,
perform the following steps:
(4) 
Use [ ,  ] to select the  “Sound ” and press [ ]
or [ ].
(5) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Audio Mode for XP/SP
Recording ” and press [ENTER].
(6) Use [ ,  ] to select the audio mode and press [ENTER].
• Select  “LPCM ” or  “Dolby Digital ”.
Notes:
•  To obtain higher quality recording, select  “LPCM ” (Linear PCM)
and set the recording mode to  “XP ” or  “SP ”.
•  Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information
than those made using Dolby Digital.
Consequently the picture quality with LPCM audio may be less
than that with Dolby Digital audio.
Audio Mode 
						

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Recording programs
DVD-RRAM
RAM
(2) Select the input on the MENU window.
• Select  “(VIDEO) ”, SV(S-VIDEO) ”, or  “DV ”.
(3) Select the recording mode.
•  Select  “XP ”,  “SP ”, or  “LP ”.
(4) Select the audio mode.
•  Select  “LPCM ” or  “Dolby Digital ”.
(5) Adjust the audio recording level.
•  Adjust the audio REC Level control (CH1/MIC or CH2) on
the front panel.
(6) Press [REC  ] to start recording.
•  The program which has already been recorded is not
overwritten.
Notes:•  This unit does not support recording the signal from a  computer.
•  If recording is impossible when using DV IN, check the connections and
the settings of DV equipment, turn the unit off, and then turn it on aga\
in.
•  You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.
•  The  message  “Cannot record. Maximum number of programs recorded. ”
is displayed if you try to start recording when there are already 99
programs on a disc. Erase unneeded programs (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or
use a new disc to continue recording.
•  Do not vibrate the unit while recording. 
For your reference:• Poor video quality or coloring may indicate that the material you are
recording has copy protection.
•  Select the TV system (NTSC/PAL) of the program you wish to record.
•  We recommend connecting one piece of DV equipment at a time.
•  When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to use the DV termina\
l
and operate the unit from other equipment.
•  In the case of some DV equipment, pictures and sound may not be
received properly.
•  If there is no monitor television picture when playing back from an exte\
rnal
device, turn the external device off and then on once again.
•  Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent
illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorde\
d
using this unit.
•  When recording from DV equipment, the audio setting can be made at
“ Audio Mode for DV Input ”. 
•  You cannot change the input or the recording mode during recording or
when recording is paused.
•  
An error message appears if you try to start recording when a disc is fu\
ll; the
remaining time will be shown as  “0:00 ”. To continue recording, erase unneeded
programs (DVD-RAM only,  “Erasing programs ”) or use another disc.
•  If the character set recorded on a disc is different from the set design\
ated
for each region when recording to, editing, or finalizing its disc, titl\
es may
not be displayed.
When using discs recorded with a DVD video recorder for a different
destination, do not perform all operations except play. 
•  Disc with cartridge • Disc without cartridge
Press to the rear Label up
Arrow in
Available recording time and recording mode (e.g., :  “0:50 XP ”  indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)
•  Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough
space available.
•  Ensure the write protect tab is not set to  “PROTECT ”.
•  Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC
INFORMATION.
•  When using a disc in this unit for the first time, format it for
more precise recording.
(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE  ] to open the tray and insert a disc.
•  Insert one disc only within the tray ’s guides.
•  Press [OPEN/CLOSE  ] to close the tray.
•  
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided discs,
load so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.)
• There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (see page 11).
•  DVD-RAM use a more reliable recording system than DVD-R. Use DVD-
RAM for important recordings.
•  The condition of the unit and video input may cause the picture to be
momentarily disrupted.
•  Scratches and dirt on a disc may make it impossible to record for a few
seconds.
To pause recording
Press [PAUSE  ]. 
Press again to restart recording.
To stop recording
Press [STOP  ].
Re-inserting double-sided discs
You can get up to 8 hours recording when you use double-sided
discs and use the  “LP ” mode.
Recording modes and approximate recording
times in hours
When using DVD-R
•  You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing
them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.
•  The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video
signal input.
Recording sound using LPCM
To obtain higher quality recordings using LPCM, prepare as
follows:
(1) Select  “LPCM ” in the SETUP menu,  “Sound ”-“Audio Mode
for XP/SP Recording ”.
(2) Set recording mode to  “XP ” or  “SP ”.
Note:•  Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information than usual.
Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings may worsen.
When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording
When recording bilingual audio with connecting to a decoder or
a digital receiver, select the audio type either  “M1(Main audio) ”
or  “M2(Secondary audio) ” on the connected devices. 
(You cannot select the audio type on this unit.)
For your reference:
•  Both audio types of  “M1 ” and  “M2 ” can be recorded. (When playing, you
can select either one.)
Note:
•  You cannot use the DISPLAY menu to change audio type when a DVD-R
is in the disc tray.
To check the remaining time and the current
mode during recording
Press [STATUS] several times to show the following displays.
DVD-R
RAM
XP (High quality) Single-sided
(4.7 GB) Double-sided
(9.4 GB) DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
DVD-RAM
12 1
24 2
48 4
SP (Normal)
LP (Long play) 
						

							(1) During play, press [STOP  ].
• The unit remembers the position.
(2) Press [PLAY  ].
• Play starts from where you stopped it.
•  The STOP button lights and the PLAY button flashes when
the resume function is operating.
To cancel the resume function
Press [STOP  ] while the unit remembers the position. (The
position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)
•  The STOP button lights and the PLAY button goes out when
the resume function is not operating.
Starting play from where you stopped it
(Resume Function)
While stopped, press and hold  
[REV  ] or [FWD  ].
•  The disc is skipped to the beginning or
end and play is paused.
During play, press [REV  ]
or [FWD  ].
•  There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search
speed.
•  The speed shown is approximate.
•  Press [PLAY  ] to return to normal play.
•  You will hear sound during fast forward play at the first search
speed of the five ones.
•  After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.
DVD
Fast forward and rewind
While paused, press [REV  ] or [FWD  ].
• There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the
slow-motion speed.
•  Press [PLAY  ] to return to normal play.
•  The speed shown is approximate.
•  After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.
•  Play may not operate smoothly at some slow-motion speeds.
DVD
Slow-motion play
While paused, press [ ] or [ ].
[] : backward 
[] : forward
•  Each press shows the next or previous frame.
•  Press [PLAY  ] to return to normal.
Frame-by-frame viewing
You can skip to the beginning of tracks and chapters or markers
and restart play from there.
During play or while paused, press [SHIFT+ “”]
or [SHIFT+ “”].
[] : backward 
[] : forward
•  Each press increases the number of skips.
Skipping
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Playing discs
(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE  ] to open the tray and
insert a disc.
• Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided
discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is
facing up.)
•  Insert inside the tray ’s guides.
•  insert one disc only.
(2) Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to close the tray.
•  The unit takes several seconds to read the disc.
(3) Press [PLAY ] to start play.
• Playback starts from the most recently recorded program. 
•  Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.
To pause play
Press [PAUSE  ]. 
Press again to restart playing.
To stop play
Press [STOP  ].  
(Starting play from where you stopped it)
• 
A screen similar to the illustrated may
appear when you stop play.
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Play position/ Pause position
Once Twice
Chapter/track
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Play position/ Stop position
Marker
Once
Twice Three times
The program before
Current program
The program after
Note:
•  When you are at stop position, you cannot move to the Marker
even if you press [ ] or [ ].
For your reference:
•  After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or
pause.
•  Press [PLAY  ] to restart play if it was paused.
•  During play, only pressing [ ] or [ ] allows skip.
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Playing discs (continued)
(3) Use [ ,  ] to select  “Marker ” and press [ ] to
highlight the first asterisk ( ).
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(2) Use [ ,  ] to select the Play tab and press [ ].
Marking positions
(1) Use [ ,  ]  to select an asterisk ( ).
(2) Press [ENTER] .
•  The asterisk changes to a number and one marker is
added.
When marking positions 11 and above
(1) Use [ ,  ] to highlight  “1-10 ”.
(2) Use [ ,  ] to select  “11-20 ”.
• You can select the next group of 10 when the current
group is full.
(3) Use [ ] .
•  The first asterisk is highlighted.
(4) Press [ENTER] to mark a position.
To play from a marked position
(1) Use [ ,  ] to select a marker number.
(2) Press [ENTER].
• Play starts from the marked position.
To clear a marker
Use [ ,  ] to select a marker number and press [SHIFT +
RETURN].
To clear the FUNCTION menus
Press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].
Notes:
• This feature doesn ’t work while using a play list.
•  Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are
protected.
•  The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker
numbers can change when you add and erase markers.
•  This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is
shown on the unit ’s display.
•  Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear.
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Select a part of the disc to play repeatedly.
During normal play, press [REPEAT (SHIFT +  )].
• The point where you pressed the button is the end of the
repeated section. Select the duration of the section in Repeat
Duration in the SETUP menus.
•  Instant repeat continues to function even if you pause play,
restart play, start slow motion, or frame-by-frame. Instant
repeat is cancelled if you stop play, skip items, or start
recording or search.
Notes:•  You cannot use instant repeat play while playing a play list or
while a FUNCTION menu is on the screen.
•  Instant repeat play works only within a program. Instant repeat
play may start from the beginning of the program if you press the
button soon after the program starts. 
•  During instant repeat play, even if you pass the beginning of the
repeat section during reverse slow motion or frame-by-frame,
these operations continue and the section does not start
repeating.
Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat)
•  You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later.
These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM and saved
even if you remove the disc, but are cleared when you
finalized DVD-R.
•  You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later. 
•  All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened.
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Marking places to play again (MARKER)
While played or paused, press [MARKER (SHIFT +
ENTER)].
• One marker is added.
Marking positions directly
Displaying the marker icon
(1) While played or paused, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT
+ STATUS)].
Using FUNCTION menus to mark positions
During play, press [SHIFT + REV  ] or [SHIFT +
FWD ].
[] : to skip back five minutes 
[] : to skip forward five minutes
•  Repeat to skip in five-minute units.
Note:• You cannot use this feature while a  “SEARCH ” or  “PLAY LIST ”
screen is being displayed.
•  You cannot skip over the beginning or end of a program or title.
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Status displays
For your reference:
• To cancel the status displays, press [STATUS] to blank the
screen and set  “On-Screen Status: Mode ” in the  “Display ” menu
to  “Off ”. If set to  “Automatic ”, displays , , and  appear
for 5 seconds and then disappear.
•  Select the size and position of the on-screen status window with
“ On-Screen Status : Window Size ” and   “On Screen Status :
Window Type ”.
•  When  “On-Screen Status: Window Type ” is set to  “R-Bottom ” or
“ L-Bottom ” and the TV system of a disc you play differs from that
of this unit, the on-screen status window does not appear at the
normal position.
Current media
Current recording or play status, input channel
•  Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel.
REC: Recording
PAUSE: Recording paused
PLAY: Playing
: Playing Paused
: Fast forwarding (5 speeds)
: Rewinding (5 speeds)
: Slow-motion (5 speeds)
: Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)
V:  VIDEO IN
SV:  S-VIDEO IN
DV:  DV IN
Monitor audio
MIX, CH1, CH2:  To select the mode, use the FUNCTION
menus.
Sound mode
CH1 CH2, CH1, CH2:  To select the mode, use the
FUNCTION menus.
When  “CH1 CH2 ” is selected,
display is blanked.
Available recording time and recording mode
(e.g., :  “0:50 XP ” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)
The current date and time
(for USA and Canada)
Hour, Minute, Second Month, Day, Year
(for Europe) Hour, Minute, Second Day, Month, Year
Recording time
• Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide
to how much space has been used for recording on the
disc.
Elapsed play time
Play position
Video bit-rate when recording
Video bit-rate when playing
Bit-rate, recording mode, or picture type display
•  Shows as Mbps (Mega-bit per seconds) during play and
recording, or kbit (kilobit) while paused.
•  The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing
is different so there may be differences in the figures
displayed. (Values are approximate.)
•  While paused, the picture type (I, P, or B) is displayed.
No display
Displays appear on the monitor television when you operate the unit
to let you know what operation was performed and what condition
the unit is in.
Press [STATUS] to change the information
displayed.
The display changes each time you press the button.
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Changing the information displayed
(When  “On Screen Status:
Window Type ” is  “Normal ”) (When 
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							(2) Use [ ,  ] to select the menu and press [ ].
(3) Use [ ,  ] to select the item and press [ ].
(4) Use [ ,  ] to select the setting.
• Some options require different operations. Follow the on-
screen instructions and the instructions described later.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].
For your reference:
•  The screens depend on the disc contents and the FUNCTION
menu is not displayed when a disc is not inserted in the unit.
•  Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)
and the type of software you are playing, there are some items
that you cannot select or change.
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Using the FUNCTION menus
FUNCTION menus contain information about the disc or unit. These
menus allow you to perform operations by changing this
information.
Soundtrack 
Soundtrack language
Change the number to select a soundtrack.
Audio attribute
LPCM/PPCM/ Digital  : Signal type
k (kHz) : Sampling frequency
b (bit) : Number of bits
ch (channel) : Number of channels
Subtitle
Subtitle languageChange the number to select a subtitle language.
Subtitles on/off Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.
Audio channel 
Change the output audio channel.
While playing a DVD-RAM.
The selected setting is reflected in the status display.  e.g., :  “CH1 CH2 ” is selected
Angle 
Change the number to select an angle.
For your reference:
•  You cannot change the audio, subtitles, or angles on DVD-Video
created on this unit.
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Menu Item Setting
(1) During play, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].
Common procedures
Disc menu
(No display)