Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theater System Sc Ht1000 Operating Instructions

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RECORDING
PLAYING
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYS
EDITING
RADIO &
SOUND
SETTINGS
INFO
Recordable DVD
Home Theater System
Operating Instructions
Operations Guide
Before using this product, perform setup and connections 
after carefully reading the Setup Guide.
Model No.SC-HT1000
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future 
reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software 
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or 
“ALL”.
Example:
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 54.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 55.
1ALL2
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∫Batteries
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
≥Mix old and new batteries.
≥Use different types at the same time.
≥Heat or expose to flame.
≥Take apart or short circuit.
≥Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long 
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control 
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (television 
➡page 11, main unit ➡page 42).
∫Use
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m 
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied 
accessories. Use numbers indicated in 
parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 
or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from 
whom you have made your purchase.
∏1 Remote control
(EUR7624KP0)
∏2 Batteries 
for remote control
∏2 AC power supply cords 
(RJA0065-1D)
∏1 Video cable 
(RJL1P016B15A)
∏1 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(K1TXAAA00001)
∏1 System cable
(K1HA25HA0001)
∏1 AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00002)
∏1 FM indoor antenna 
(RSA0007-L)
∏3 Speaker cables
1a4 m (13 foot) cable (REE1203A-J)
2
a10 m (33 foot) cables (REE1203C-J)
∏1DVD-RAM disc
∏1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers
∏1 Antenna plug
(K2RC021B0001)
∏8 Front speaker screws
4 large screws (XSS6i14FZ)
4 small screws (XSN5i10FN)
[Note]
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. 
Do not use it with other equipment. 
(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, 
or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
SystemSC-HT1000
Main unitSA-HT1000
Front speakersSB-PF1000
Center speakerSB-PC1000
Surround speakersSB-PS1000
Active subwooferSB-WA351
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with 
the remote control, but you can do the operations on the 
main unit if the controls are the same.
The remote control
PUSH1
2
-+
-+2
3
P
U
S
H
P
U
S
H
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
Opening the rear cover. Closing the rear cover.
1Press with your 
finger.
Slide into place.
≥When the cover  
comes off
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Table of contents
INTROAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
The remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . .  5
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Remote control and subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Main unit and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Disc information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Discs you can use for recording and play  . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 1Plug-in Auto Tuning  . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
STEP 2
VCR Plusr guide channel settings . .  10
STEP 3
Set up to match your television . . .  11
Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RECORDINGRecording television programs  . . . . . . . . .  12
Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Recording modes and approximate recording times in 
hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Recording the best quality pictures within the set amount 
of time —Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Selecting the audio recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Watching the television while recording  . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Specify a time to stop recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Recording from a video cassette recorder  . . . . . . . . .  13
Timer recording   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings . . . 14
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Change or delete the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing while you are recording  . . . . . . . .  17
Playing from the beginning of the program while you are 
recording—Chasing Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time 
Slip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PLAYINGPlaying discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Operations during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Using the Direct Navigator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Changing audio during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
When a menu appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . .  19Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip  . . . . . 20
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using menus to play MP3 discs  . . . . . . . .  21
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYSUsing on-screen menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Play menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
On-screen displays   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Changing the information displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . .  25
EDITINGEntering text   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Creating and playing play lists   . . . . . . . . .  27
Creating play list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Playing play lists  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Playing scenes and editing play lists  . . . .  28
Play Scenes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
PL Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
PL Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Enter Title  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Edit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Editing programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Erase Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Enter Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Properties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Shorten Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Divide Program  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disc setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Enter Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Erase all programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RADIO &
SOUNDThe radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Manual tuning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Optional FM antenna connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Dolby Digital and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Virtual Rear Surround  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Multi Rear Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seat position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SETTINGSChanging the unit’s settings  . . . . . . . . . . .  38Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Antenna System and Auto Channel Setting  . . . . . . . .  40Other channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing the delay time (Speaker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Clock settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
INFOOptional connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver  . . . . . . .  44
Receiving digital audio using the optical connection . .  45
Connecting other audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Other antenna connections  . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Other antenna connections to the unit  . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Other antenna connections from the unit to the television. . .  46
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Troubleshooting guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48Glossary   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Disc handling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Product Service   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  . . . .  54
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)   . . .  55
Index   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
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User memo:
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE 
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY 
INSERT.
WA R N I N G :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, 
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS. 
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable 
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the 
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
RQLS0233
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AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. DANGER(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1) VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTIONRAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
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(Inside of product)THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 
by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the 
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority 
to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the 
unit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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  SC-HT1000
SERIAL NUMBER 
DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________
DEALER NAME ____________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS  ________________________________
_________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER  _____________________________
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
This Recordable DVD Home Theater System allows you to enjoy high quality video and audio recordings 
providing you with a complete home entertainment package.
∫A variety of discs can be played
In addition to DVD-Video movies, this unit can play a variety of discs 
including multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio CDs, and Video CDs. You 
can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs.
∫Editing your recording [RAM]
≥You can divide programs (➡page 31). 
≥Use play lists (➡page 27) to select your favorite scenes and 
rearrange them to play in any order you like.
∫Enjoying television programs in surround sound
≥You can enjoy recorded and broadcast television programming in 
surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic II.
≥You can also enjoy satellite television and CATV digital multi-
channel audio by connecting with an optical cable.
∫Exceptional sound and picture quality when 
recording
≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality 
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use 
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher 
quality.
≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and 
allows high quality recordings.
∫Fast access to the program you want to watch 
(➡page 19) 
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and 
start play.
∫Make your own DVD-Video
Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an original 
DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.
∫Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM
≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a 
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).
≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit 
recordings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.
∫Progressive Scan
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a 
progressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality 
picture rendered by the progressive scan function.
∫Quick View (➡page 20) [RAM]
You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both 
video and sound are played faster.
∫The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the 
features you can use (➡page 25)
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions 
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation 
you want to perform.
∫Watch a program while you are recording it 
(➡page 17) 
[RAM]
Chasing Play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording 
it.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded 
previously.
Time Slip
You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while 
recording by pressing the time slip button.
≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the 
scene you wish to view.
Features
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem 
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by 
such loss. 
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
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Control reference guide
If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use in combination with the [SHIFT] button. Make sure you first press 
and hold the [SHIFT] button.
Remote control and subwoofer
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL
123
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P.MEMORY
EQ/SFCERASE ADD/DLT
PROG/CHECK
L1/OPT
FUNCTIONSTOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU PLAY LIST
MIX
2CH
FRAME
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
SETUP
MUTING AUDIO
S W. LEVEL
FM/AM
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSEDISPLAY
DV DVCR Plus+POWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC  
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1POWER button [Í POWER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 
power.
2VCR Plusr button [VCR Plusr] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3On-screen menu button [DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4Disc tray open/close button [< OPEN/CLOSE]  . . . . . . . . . . 12
5Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, 100]
6Cancel button [CANCEL]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7Skip buttons [:, 9 SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8Stop button [∫ STOP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9Pause button [; PAUSE]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
:Direct Navigator, Top menu button
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21
;Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1], Enter button [ENTER]  . . . . . . 9
Frame advance button [;1 FRAME]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Down-mix button [MIX 2CH] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
?Manual programming and check button [PROG/CHECK]  . . 15
@Manual channel adding and deleting button [ADD/DLT]  . . . . 9
AOn-screen display button [STATUS]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BMarker button [MARKER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Virtual rear/multi rear surround button 
[MULTI REAR] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CShift button [SHIFT]
To use the functions labeled in orange, press the button while 
pressing [SHIFT].
DEqualizer/sound field control button [EQ/SFC]  . . . . . . . . . . 36
Position memory button [P.MEMORY] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ERemote control mode selector switch 
[HOME THEATER, TV] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switch to “HOME THEATER” when operating the main unit, or 
switch to “TV” when operating the television.
FMain unit selector button
DVD/CD source button [DVD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switch the source on the main unit to DVD.
Tuner/band button [FM/AM]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and change the band.
GTelevision input mode selector [TV/VIDEO]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HInput select button [INPUT SELECT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IChannel buttons for recorder, tuner, and TV 
[W X CH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 34
JVolume buttons for recorder, tuner, and TV 
[r s VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 18, 34
KSlow/search, Tuning buttons 
[6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 34
LPlay/quick view button [1 PLAY/t1.3]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 20
MPlay list, Menu button [PLAY LIST, MENU]  . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 27
NReturn button [RETURN]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Speaker channel button [CH SELECT] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
OTime slip button [TIME SLIP]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20
Dolby Pro Logic II button [ÎPRO LOGIC II] [SHIFT]. . . . . . 36
POne-minute skip button [CM SKIP]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Test signal button [TEST] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
QRecording button [¥ REC]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RProgram/play list erase button [ERASE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SRecording mode button [REC MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Center focus button [C.FOCUS] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TFlexible Recording button [F.Rec] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Seat position button [S.POSITION] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
UMuting button [MUTING]
Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancel, press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to 
minimum (– – dB), then raise it to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby.
Setup button [SETUP] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VBass adjust button [S W.LEVEL]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Audio, Dynamic range compression button 
[AUDIO] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19, 45
WAC power supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the subwoofer is connected to a 
household AC outlet.
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Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.
Main unit and display
XRemote control signal sensor
YStandby/on indicator [Í/I]
When the unit is connected to the AC power supply, this indicator 
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
ZChannel buttons for recorder and tuner 
[X, W CHANNEL]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12, 34
[Main unit selector buttons and indicators
DVD/CD source button [DVD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Switch the source on the main unit to DVD.
Tuner/band button [FM/AM]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and change the band.
≥The indicator of the currently selected mode lights up.
\Disc tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
]Preset memory button [MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
^Radio reception mode button [FM MODE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34_Volume dial for recorder and tuner 
[VOLUME DOWN, UP]
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 34`Skip/Slow/Search, Tuning buttons 
[4, 5, X TUNING W]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 34
aL2 input terminals [L2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
bTime slip button and indicator [TIME SLIP] . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20
cHeadphone terminal [PHONES]
1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not 
included).
2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME DOWN, UP].
≥Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (
1/8z) stereo
≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
[Note]
Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts 
advise against continuous extended play.
DOWNTIME SLIP
REC
ERASEMEMORYFM/AMDV DREC MODEFM MODE
UP
VOLUMEOPEN/CLOSETUNING
TIME SLIPPULL-OPEN
CHANNEL
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Rotating (REC): recording
Stopped (REC): recording pausedRotating (REC, PLAY):
Chasing play or simultaneous rec 
and play is in progressRotating (PLAY): playing
Stopped (PLAY): play paused
“PLAY” flashes:
the resume play function 
(➡page 18) is working
Display
Circle display (e.g., DVD-RAM)
ATimer recording display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
On:
Flashes:When timer recording is on standby
When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
BDisc type 
CThe display mode of the main display section
GRP:
TITLE:
PL:
CHAP:
PG:
TRACK:Group number
Title number
Play list number
Chapter number
Program number
Track number
DRecording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
EDVD indicator
Flashes:When you press [Í POWER] to turn the unit off until 
it actually turns offFMain display section
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages
GDown-mix indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HVirtual rear/multi rear surround indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ICenter Focus indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
JRadio broadcast display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TUNED:
ST:
MEMO:Receiving radio signal
Stereo
Channel preset memory indicator
KChannel
LDTS indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MEqualizer/sound field control indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
NDolby Pro Logic II indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ORadio frequency unit indicator
PDolby Digital indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
QSpeaker channel, seat position display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Disc information
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been 
confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not 
perform correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, 
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the 
recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for 
recording.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded 
on with this unit.
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for 
Recordable Media (CPRM ➡page 51) 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 or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.
∫DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with 
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. 
Consult the manual for the player to determine compatibility 
with these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge 
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give 
better protection to your recordings. 
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded 
as they are received.
∫DVD-R
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another 
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➡page 33).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥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 before finalizing.
≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not 
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that 
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is 
erased or not.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording 
management information after recording finishes. 
≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is 
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or 
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become 
impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video 
signal input.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the 
recording.
≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other 
Panasonic DVD recorders.
∫Protection [RAM]
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
≥Cartridge-protect:
With the write-protect tab in the protect 
position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase 
from the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge 
discs)
≥Program-protect (➡page 30)
≥Disc-protect (➡page 32)≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded 
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0) or 
MP3. Close the sessions 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 material can control how DVD-Video and 
Video CDs are played. So you may not always be able to control 
play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s 
instructions carefully.
∫Discs that cannot be played
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” 
≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs≥DV D - R O M≥DV D - RW≥iRW
≥CD-ROM≥CDV≥CD-G≥Photo CD
≥CVD≥SVCD≥SACD≥MV-Disc
≥PD≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
∫Disc structure
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on 
the disc type.
Tr a c k :the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video 
CDs, or a single MP3 file.
Chapter:the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to 
folders or albums on data discs.
Title:the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire 
movie.
Program:the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single 
recording.
Play list:a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into 
play lists on a DVD video recorder.
Discs you can use for recording and 
play
Disc type LogoIndication used 
in instructions
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)[RAM]
DVD -R (for General Ver. 2.0)
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)[DVD-R]
(Before finalizing)
]DVD-V]
(After finalizing)
PROTECT
Play-only discs
Disc type LogoIndication used 
in instructions
DVD-Audio[DVD-A]
DVD-Video[DVD-V]
Video CD[VCD]
Audio CD[CD]
CD-R/RW—[VCD] [CD] [MP3]
(Depending on 
the recording 
for mat ➡below)
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STEP 1Plug-in Auto Tuning
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[Í POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit assists you 
to set the menu language, and automatically tunes in all the 
channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission 
(airwaves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
Preparation
≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to 
suit the connections to this unit.
≥Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.
1Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu 
language and press [ENTER].
3Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto 
Tuning.
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or 
faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to 
correct it (➡page 43).
4When the display shows the correct time
Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in 
Auto Tuning.
∫If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the 
time manually (➡page 43).
∫To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after 
relocation, for example)
When the unit is on and stopped
1Press and hold [X CHANNEL] and [W CHANNEL] on the 
main unit for about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
2Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.
Follow the above steps 2–4.
∫If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails (➡page 40, Antenna 
System and Auto Channel Setting)
Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or 
unnecessary channels are set.
While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during 
recording):
1Press the numbered buttons to select 
a channel.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➡ [5]
“15”: [1] ➡ [5]
“115”: [100] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥You can also use [W X CH] when you 
are going to delete a channel.
2Press [ADD/DLT].
The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.
e.g.,
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. Band Channel
TV Mode
(Airwaves)VHF 2–13
UHF 14–69
CATV Mode
(Cable)VHF 2–13
CATV LOW BAND 95–99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36
CATV HYPER BAND 37–65
ULTRA BAND66–94
100–125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL
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STATUSMULTI REARMARKERS.POSITIONF. R e cC.FOCUSREC MODE
CH SELECTRETURN
P.MEMORY
EQ/SFCERASE ADD/DLT
PROG/CHECK
L1/OPT
FUNCTIONSTOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU PLAY LIST
MIX
2CHFRAME
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
SETUP
MUTING AUDIO
S W. LEVEL
FM/AM
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSEDISPLAY
DV DVCR Plus+POWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC  
TIME SLIP
SHIFTSHIFT
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
ADD/DLT Í POWER
W X CH DVD
DOWNTIME SLIP
RECERASEMEMORYFM/AMDV DREC MODEFM MODEUP
VOLUMEOPEN/CLOSETUNING
TIME SLIP
CHANNEL
PHONES
POWER
DVD X, W CHANNEL
Numbered
buttons
Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide 
channel settings all revert to the default values when you 
perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are 
also cleared.
Adding and deleting channels
EnglishEspañolFrançais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
Select Language
Seleccione la Lengua
Sélection de Langue
Auto Channel Setting
CH.
Auto Channel Setting
Proceeding .  .  .
1   1   11
CH
Unit’s display
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STEP 2VCR Plusr guide channel settings
Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for 
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart 
showing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
e.g.,
1Press [SHIFT]r[SETUP] to show the 
menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and 
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr 
CH Setting” and press [ENTER].
e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV.
4Press [3, 4] to select the guide 
channel you want to set and press 
[1].
When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to 
scroll the screen up and down.
5Press [3, 4] to select the channel 
corresponding to the guide channel 
and press [2].
To delete a number, press [CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.
6Press [ENTER].
The “Channel” screen reappears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the SETUP screen
Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP]. Station 
nameGuide 
channelChannel 
numberChannel setting
(in step 5)
CBS 04 04 Unnecessary
HBO 33 15Enter channel 15 next 
to Guide Channel 33.
Nickelodeon 38 20Enter channel 20 next 
to Guide Channel 38.
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL
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STATUSMULTI REARMARKERS.POSITIONF. R e cC.FOCUSREC MODE
CH SELECTRETURN
P.MEMORY
EQ/SFCERASE ADD/DLT
PROG/CHECK
L1/OPT
FUNCTIONSTOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU PLAY LIST
MIX
2CHFRAME
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
SETUP
MUTING AUDIO
S W. LEVEL
FM/AM
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSEDISPLAY
DV DVCR Plus+POWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC  
TIME SLIP
SHIFTSHIFT
CANCEL
RETURN
SHIFTSETUP 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of 
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is 
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development 
Corporation.
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 
4,706,121
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SELECT
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Caption
Preset Channel CaptionManual Channel Caption
VCR Plusi CH SettingCATV
Channel SETUP
   RETURN
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
---
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125
1
------
   RETURN
2
3SELECT
Channel
ENTER
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel---
4
5
6
------
   RETURN
7
8
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SELECT
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Look up the guide channels 
for the stations in 
magazines.Write down all the stations 
you can receive.
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