Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theater System Sc Ht1000 Operating Instructions

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INTRO
STEP 3Set up to match your television
Change the settings if your television is:
≥Progressive
–Read your television’s operating instructions for details.
≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)
1Press [SHIFT]r[SETUP] to show the 
menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen” 
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
If you select a progressive output (480P) item, select Video in 
the on-screen menu and set “Transfer” to suit the material 
(➡page 23).
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the SETUP screen
Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP].
∫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 televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be 
adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust 
as necessary.
–For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive 
images to be adjusted, please set “Progressive” to “OFF” 
(➡page 23).
[Note]
≥If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-
VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select 
progressive output).
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed.
You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.
1Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to 
“TV”.
2While pressing [Í POWER], enter the 
two-digit code with the numbered 
buttons.
e.g., 01: press [0] ➡ [1].
Code No. and Manufacturer
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat 
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
[Note]
If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your 
television does not allow control of your television, this remote 
control is not compatible with your television.
∫Operation
Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV” and point the remote control 
at the television.
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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
RETURN
SHIFTSETUP
HOME  
THEATER,TV
TV/VIDEO
W X CH
i j VOLUME Í POWER 
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERNumbered
buttons
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplaySELECT
ENTER
TV Type
   RETURN
Aspect 4:3 & 480I
Aspect 4:3 & 480P
TV ScreenChannel
Aspect 16:9 & 480P
Aspect 16:9 & 480I
Television operation
01
Panasonic/National QUASAR11JVC
02 12HITACHI
03MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA 
PHILIPS (RC-5)13MITSUBISHI
04ZENITH14SAMSUNG
05THOMSON RCA GE15
GOLDSTAR/LG 06
SHARP16
07 17
08SONY18
SAMSUNG
09TOSHIBA19
10SANYO FISHER –
Operation Button
On and off[Í POWER]
TV/Video switch[TV/VIDEO]
Selecting channels[W X CH] or Numbered buttons
Adjusting volume[i j VOLUME]
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RECORDING
Recording television programs
You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to 
record/play is facing up.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the 
cartridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.
≥It is not possible to record/play continuously from one side of 
a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc 
and turn it over.[RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Release protection (cartridge➡page 8, disc➡page 32) when 
you record. [RAM]
≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.
≥Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.
1Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.
2Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the 
tray and insert a disc (➡left).
Press the button again to close the tray.
3Press [W X CH] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g. 5: [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5]
115: [100] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
4Press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode (➡below).
To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only): 
From the SETUP menu, set the “Audio Mode for XP 
Recording” setting to “LPCM” (the picture quality may go 
down slightly). (➡page 39)
5Press [¥ REC] to 
start recording.
≥Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will 
not be overwritten.
≥Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the 
program list (➡page 19, Using the Direct Navigator).
To stop recording
Press [∫].
To pause recording
Press [;]. Press again to restart recording.
(Program is not split into a separate program.)
[Note]
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during 
recording.
≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to 
ensure accurate recording (➡page 33).
≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➡page 8).
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 51) protected material 
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
For your reference
≥You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP 
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on 
the disc with the best possible recording quality. 
≥You can set for timer program recording (➡page 14).
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the 
display.
Inserting discs
Should the AC power supply cord come loose by 
accident or for any other reason the power supply is 
cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the 
contents of the disc may be lost.
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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
SHIFTSHIFTSHIFT
TV/VIDEO
1
3
5
4 2
INPUT SELECT
AUD IO F.Rec STATUS;∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERHOME  
THEATER,TV
DVD
DOWNTIME SLIP
RECERASEMEMORYFM/AMDV DREC MODEFM MODEUP
VOLUMEOPEN/CLOSETUNING
TIME SLIP
CHANNEL
PHONES
13 5 22
4
DVD∫
Numbered
buttons
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.Insert inside the 
tray’s guides. Insert label-up.
Cartridge disc Non-cartridge disc
[DVD-R]
To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it (➡page 33).
Recording modes and approximate 
recording times in hours
Disc DVD-RAM
DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
ModeSingle-sided
(4.7 GB)Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality)121
SP (Normal)242
LP (Long play)484
EP (Extra long play)6126
RECDVD
CH
PGRAMXP-
XP SP LP EP
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RECORDING
The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit 
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with 
the best possible picture quality.
1While stopped
Press [F.Rec].
2Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and 
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the 
recording time.
You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” 
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
It may not be possible to record to the end of the program if the 
remaining time doesn’t allow.
For your reference
≥Recording time is reduced if you repeatedly pause recording.
≥The recording mode automatically becomes FR mode.
[RAM]
To change the audio recording mode
Press [SHIFT]r[AUDIO].
∫While receiving MTS audio (Multi-channel 
Television Sound Stereo) 
[.Stereo:Main audio (stereo)
lv
lSAP:Secondary audio program (SAP)
lv
a-Mono:Main audio (monaural)
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the unit is receiving
the audio type you selected.
[Note]
≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded 
sound will also change. [RAM]
≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also recorded. [RAM]
≥It will not be possible to alter the sound in the following cases:
–When a DVD-R is in the disc tray.
–When recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been selected in 
the Audio menu, “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (➡page 39).
≥When recording MTS sound onto DVD-R or recording using LPCM, 
only one of either the main channel or the sub channel can be 
recorded. Select at “Select MTS” (➡page 39).
≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be monaural even if you 
select Stereo mode.
≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.Pictures being recorded are unaffected.
1Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.
2Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to 
“TV”.
3Press [W X CH] to change channels.
You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.
This is a simple way of specifying a time to stop recording when you 
are in a hurry or before you go to bed.
During recording
Press [¥ REC] to select the recording 
time.
Each time you press the button:
0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00
^"""""""" Counter (cancel) ,""""""""}
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
For your reference
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡page 14) or while 
using Flexible Recording (➡left).
≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫].
≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or 
channel while recording is paused.
Preparation
Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals 
(➡page 44).
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the 
input channel for the equipment you 
have connected.
Select L1, L2 or L3.
≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W X CH].
2Press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
3Start play on the other equipment.
4Press [¥ REC] at the point you want to 
start recording.
Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
≥If Flexible Recording (➡left) is used instead of steps 2 and 4, 
settings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the 
video.
Recording the best quality pictures 
within the set amount of time —Flexible 
Recording
Selecting the audio recording mode
FLEXIBLE REC
StartCancel
Record on FR mode
ENTER SELECT
RETURN
Set up rec time2 Hour 15 Min.Maximum rec time1 Hour 00 Min.
CH 12Stereo
No disc
 ((
Watching the television while recording
Specify a time to stop recording
Recording from a video cassette 
recorder
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been 
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has 
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
e.g.,
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RECORDING
Timer recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. 
(Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)Preparation
≥Set the clock and guide channels for VCR Plusi recording 
(➡page 10) correctly.
≥Release protection before proceeding. [RAM]
(Cartridge ➡page 8, disc➡page 32)
Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit 
for recording. You can find these codes in newspapers and 
magazines.
1Pres s [VCR Plusr].
2Press the numbered buttons to enter 
the VCR Plusr code.
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
3Press [ENTER].
Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary using 
[3, 4, 2, 1].
≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. 
Reenter the code.
≥To change the recording mode
Press [REC MODE].
≥To enter the title of the program
Press [2, 1] to select “Enter Title” and press [ENTER] 
(➡page 26). 
4Press [ENTER].
The program timer recording settings are stored.
Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
5Press [PROG/CHECK].
The message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER 
RECORDING.” is shown on the television.
6Press [Í POWER].
The “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording 
standby has been activated.
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STATUSMULTI REARMARKERS.POSITIONF. R e cC.FOCUSREC MODE
CH SELECTRETURN
P.MEMORY
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PROG/CHECK
L1/OPT
FUNCTIONSTOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU PLAY LIST
MIX
2CHFRAME
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
SETUP
MUTING AUD IO
S W. LEVEL
FM/AM
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSEDISPLAY
DV DVCR Plus+POWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC  
TIME SLIP
SHIFTSHIFT
∫
VCR Plusr
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE Í POWER
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer 
recordings
No
1:58 SPVCR Plusi
Remaining Recording Time3/26 TUE12:53  PM
Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0–9 key.
5:10 PM 4:20 PM 4 / 1 MONMODEOFF ONCHANNELDATE
1:58 SP
SP39
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time3/26 TUE12:53  PM
3
4
Enter Title
SP 5:10 PM 4:20 PM 39 4 / 1 MON 01MODEOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
1:58 SPTIMER
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time3/26 TUE12:53  PM
New Timer ProgramEnable
CHECK
Displayed if the 
recording can fit in 
the remaining 
space on the disc.
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RECORDING
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer 
Program” and press [ENTER].
3Press [1] to move through the items 
and change the items with [3, 4].
≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1].
≥You may use the numbered buttons to enter the CHANNEL, 
DATE, ON (Start Time), and OFF (Finish Time).
≥CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)
≥DATE
[.Current date
l;:
lNext day up to one month later minus one day
l;:
lWeekly timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI
l;:
{.Daily timer: WEEKLY SUN>--->WEEKLY SAT
≥ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if 
you hold the button.
≥MODE (Recording mode ➡page 12)
SP!#XP!#FR!#EP!#LP
^"""""""""""""""""J
≥Enter Title
Select “Enter Title” using [2, 1] and press [ENTER]  
(➡page 26).
4Press [ENTER] when you have 
finished programming the timer.
Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat steps 3–4 
to program other recordings.
5Press [PROG/CHECK].
The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN 
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on 
the television.
6Press [Í POWER].
The “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording 
standby has been activated.
Manually programming timer 
recordings
CANCEL
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURN
SELECT
MODECHECKOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
1:58 SP3/26 TUE  12:55  PM
ENTERPress ENTER  or VCR Plus+ to 
store new program
New Timer Program01 SP Enable2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time1:58 SP3/26 TUE  12:55  PM
3:00 PM 3/ 26 TUEMODEOFF ONCHANNELDATESP64  ABC2:30 PM
Enter Title
SP Enable 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE01MODECHECKOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
1:58 SPTIMER
New Timer Program
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time3/26 TUE12:55  PM
SP Enable 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 02
Displayed if the 
recording can fit in 
the remaining 
space on the disc.
∫To release the unit from recording standby
If you want to record something else before the program start 
time, for example:
Press [Í POWER].
The unit turns on and “F” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í POWER] to return the unit to standby 
mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will 
work only if “F” is displayed.
∫To cancel recording when recording has 
already begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Recording stops.
[Note]
≥“F” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby 
(e.g., a disc isn’t loaded, a disc that can’t be recorded to is 
loaded, or the disc is protected). Check the disc carefully.
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself 
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plusi.
≥If you don’t select a recording mode when using VCR Plusi 
codes to make a timer recording, the unit sets the mode 
selected on the unit at that time (unless the mode is “XP”, in 
which case the unit sets “FR” as the mode).
≥“All timer programs are occupied.” appears if there are already 
16 programs.
≥The remaining time displayed is based on the current recording 
mode.
≥When you program successive timer recordings to start 
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part 
at the beginning of the later programs (a few seconds when 
recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when 
recording with DVD-R).
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually 
setting the clock (➡page 43), timer recording may not work 
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
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RECORDING
Timer recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
Icon explanations
≥Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are 
automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two 
days later.
Message displayed in the CHECK line
2Press [PROG/CHECK]. 
The timer recording list disappears.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
The timer recording list appears.
2Press [3, 4] to select the program.
≥You may also select programs with the numbered buttons.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➡ [5]
“15”: [1] ➡ [5]
≥Press [2, 1] to skip down several programs on the list.
3Press [CANCEL] to delete,
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
or press [ENTER] to change.
The timer recording setting screen appears.
4If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,
Move through the items with [2, 1] 
and change the settings with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
5Press [PROG/CHECK]. 
The timer recording setting screen disappears.
To put the unit on timer recording standby
Press [Í POWER].
The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display.[Note]
≥During timer recording, you can change the end time as long as the 
recording mode is not “FR”.
≥Even when the power is off, you can display the timer recording list 
by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Check programs
WThe times overlap those in another program.
≥Note the following if times overlap:
–The program with the earlier start time receives priority.
–Recording of the program with the later start time starts when 
the earlier program finishes recording.
–If you make two programs with the same start time, the one 
you programmed last receives priority.
-You stopped recording of a weekly or daily timer recording. The 
icon disappears the next time the timer starts recording.
[This program is currently recording.
FThe disc was full or the maximum number of programs or 
scenes was reached so the program failed to record.
The material was copy-prohibited so it was not recorded.
XThe program did not complete recording because the disc is 
dirty or some other reason.
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STATUSMULTI REARMARKERS.POSITIONF. R e cC.FOCUSREC MODE
CH SELECTRETURN
P.MEMORY
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PROG/CHECK
L1/OPT
FUNCTIONSTOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU PLAY LIST
MIX
2CHFRAME
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
SETUP
MUTING AUD IO
S W. LEVEL
FM/AM
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSEDISPLAY
DV DVCR Plus+POWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC  
TIME SLIP
SHIFTSHIFT
CANCEL
PROG/CHECKÍ POWER
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURN
SELECT
MODECHECKOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
1:57 LP3/26 TUE  1:19  PM
W
ENTER
New Timer Program 02
03
04
0564  ABC
64  ABCSUN-SAT
3/ 25 MON2:30 PM
2:30 PM2:40 PM
3:30 PM
10:00 AM
9:00 AMLP
SP
W# 3/31Overlap
Press ENTER  or VCR Plus+ to 
store new program
LP Enable 1:22 PM 1:19 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 01
11:00 AM07 06FX
64  ABC
64  ABC
64  ABC3/ 26 TUE
3/ 26 TUE
3/ 26 TUE9:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:00 AMSP
SP
SP 64  ABCWEEKLY MON5:00 AM6:00 AM# 3/28-
LP
Enable:Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space 
on the disc.
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will 
show as long as recordings can be made (up to a 
maximum of one month from the present time) based on 
the time remaining on the disc.
!  :  It may not be possible to record because of write 
protection, because there is no more space left or 
because the number of possible programs has reached 
its maximum. Please check the disc.
Change or delete the program
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RECORDING
Playing while you are recording
[RAM]
Press [1] (PLAY).
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.
Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.
[Note]
Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.While recording, you can play a program previously recorded.
1During recording
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.
2Press [3, 4] to select a program and 
press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play 
(➡page 30).
While recording, you can specify the desired scene of the recorded 
program or program being recorded using the time setting and watch 
both in two on-screen windows.
1Press [TIME SLIP].
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to select another program.
2Press [3, 4] to enter the time and 
press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold 
[3,4] to alter in 10-minute units.
Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press again to 
show the play and recording images.
∫To stop play and recording
1 Press [∫]. (Play stops.)
Wait 2 seconds.
2 Press [∫]. (Recording stops.)
≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Playing from the beginning of the 
program while you are recording—
Chasing Play
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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 AUD IO
S W. LEVEL
FM/AM
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSEDISPLAY
DV DVCR Plus+POWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC  
TIME SLIP
SHIFTSHIFT
1
TIME SLIP
∫
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
3,4,2 ,1
ENTER
DOWNTIME SLIP
RECERASEMEMORYFM/AMDV DREC MODEFM MODEUP
VOLUMEOPEN/CLOSETUNING
TIME SLIP
CHANNEL
PHONES
∫1 TIME SLIPTime slip indicator
e.g.,
You are recording a sports 
program and you want to 
watch it from the beginning.The same sports program is 
played back from the beginning. 
(Recording continues.) 
Simultaneous rec and play
Reviewing the recorded images while 
recording—Time Slip
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE3
3
ENTER
RETURN0   ~   9No TOTAL 2SELECT
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e.g.,
You want to watch the movie 
you recorded yesterday while 
recording a sports program.The movie is played back 
while the sports program is 
being recorded.
0 minPLAY 
REC 
Play starts from 30 
seconds previous.
The current recording 
images appear as a 
picture-in-picture.
PLAY 
REC 
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PLAYING
Playing discs
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
Preparation
≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.
≥Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.
1Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.
2Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the 
tray and insert a disc (➡page 12).
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥If cartridge protection is activated (➡page 8), play begins 
automatically when you close the tray. [RAM]
3Press [1] (PLAY).
The unit takes some time to read the 
disc before play starts.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Play starts from the most recently 
recorded program.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
≥Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
4Adjust the volume.
Auto power-off
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. 
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours 
(➡page 38, Set Up—Off Timer).
[Note]
≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when you 
press [1] (PLAY).
≥Actual sound levels for DVD-Video are lower compared to 
television broadcast or playback of other discs. To avoid a sudden 
increase in volume level when switching from DVD-Video, reduce 
the volume setting before playing other sources or switching to 
television broadcast.≥When you play a disc with an audio-only track, the video from the 
previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.
≥The screen saver may appear when you 
stop play. Press [∫] again and you can use 
this unit’s tuner to watch television.
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
SHIFTSHIFTSHIFT
1
2
;∫
:,9
6,5 HOME  
THEATER,TV
MENU
RETURN
ERASE
AUD IO
4
3
, DIRECT 
 NAVIGATOR,
TOP MENU
MARKER
P.MEMORY
3,4,2 ,1
ENTER
DVD
DOWNTIME SLIP
RECERASEMEMORYFM/AMDV DREC MODEFM MODEUP
VOLUMEOPEN/CLOSETUNING
TIME SLIP
CHANNEL
PHONES
∫
1ERASE224
3
DVD4,
5
Numbered
buttons
DVDRAM-
PLAY
(Minimum) (Maximum)
Operations during play
StopPress [∫].
Resume play function
When “PLAY” flashes on the display, 
press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this 
position or [∫] to clear it.
(The position is also cleared when 
you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)
PausePress [;].
Press again to restart.
Skip Press [:] (backward) or [9] (forward).
The item and marker skips backward or forward only 
the number of times pressed.
SearchPress [6] (backward) or [5] (forward).
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Slow-
motionWhile paused, press [6] (backward) or [5] 
(forward).
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Frame-
by-frameWhile paused, press [2;] (backward) or [;1] 
(forward).
Press and hold to change in succession.
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
MarkerPress [MARKER].
To mark positions using on-screen menus ➡page 23.
Erase
[RAM]
[DVD-R]1 Press [ERASE].
2Press [2] to select “Erase” or “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
≥On the main unit, press [4] and [ERASE].
A program, play list, scene etc., cannot be restored 
once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding.
Notes
≥On the main unit, press [4] or [5] to perform skip, 
and press and hold to perform search and slow-motion.
≥The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
≥Slow-motion and frame-by-frame only work on moving pictures.
≥You can turn off the sound during search (➡page 39, Audio—
PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search).
When playing Video CDs
≥You cannot move backwards during slow-motion and frame-by-
frame.
DVD-
PLAY
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PLAYING
[RAM] [DVD-R]
A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list 
to find programs to watch.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
The highlighted program plays in the background.
2Press [3, 4] to select the program 
and press [ENTER].
You can also select programs with the numbered buttons.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➡ [5]
“15”: [1] ➡ [5]
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
To change the audio
Press [SHIFT]r[AUDIO].
∫While playing DVD-RAM or Video CD
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≥When playing a SAP broadcast recorded DVD-RAM: 
MAIN()SAP
For your reference
You can change the audio for the full images being played with 
simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip. [RAM]
∫While playing DVD-Audio or DVD-Video 
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the 
buttons. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack 
language.(Effective only when the elapsed play time is displayed)
You can start play from a memorized position even after turning the 
unit off.
1During play
Press [SHIFT]r[P.MEMORY].
The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.
2After switching the unit to standby and back on
Press [1] (PLAY).
Play starts from the memorized position. (The position is 
cleared.)
[Note]
[RAM]
≥Positions remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened.
≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.
[DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
≥The position is cleared when you open the disc tray.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Press [3,4,2,1] to select an item and 
[ENTER] to confirm.
Or, press the numbered buttons.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➡ [5]
“15”: [1] ➡ [5]
Press [TOP MENU] to show the top menu.
Press [MENU] to show a menu.
Press [RETURN] to show a menu. [VCD]
[Note]
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] 
when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and 
your television screen.
≥If “/” appears on the television, the operation is prohibited by 
the unit or disc.
≥Functions available vary from disc to disc.
Press the numbered buttons.
e.g., “5”: [0] ➡ [5][MP3]“5”: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
“15”: [1] ➡ [5] “15”:  [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
[Note]
≥This may not work with some discs.
≥This works only when stopped with some 
discs (the screen saver is on the television).
≥A group ([DVD-A]) or title ([DVD-V]) number 
can be specified while the screen saver is 
displayed.
e.g.,[DVD-A]“5”:  [5]
[DVD-V]“5”:  [0] ➡ [5]
Playing bonus groups [DVD-A]
Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears 
after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered 
buttons and press [ENTER]. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.
Using the Direct Navigator
About the program list
Changing audio during play
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
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Program protected
Copy-protected
Copy-protected program from 
CATV broadcasts, for example.
Unable to play
Currently recording
PLAY
L R
DVD-RAM
e.g., [RAM] “L R” is selected
Sound track1 ENGÎ Digital  3/2.1ch
e.g., [DVD-V] English is selected.
Position Memory
When a menu appears on the television
Starting play from a selected item
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PLAYING
Playing discs
[RAM] [DVD-R]
1During play
Press [TIME SLIP].
2Within 5 seconds
Press [3, 4] to enter the time and 
then press [ENTER].
e.g., Go back to 5 minutes
Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in 
10-minute units.
[RAM] (Only with Dolby Digital)
You can increase the speed of play without disrupting the 
soundtrack.
During play
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/ t1.3).
To return to normal speed
Press [1] (PLAY/
k1.3).
[Note]
≥This is canceled if you perform operations to change the 
soundtrack, skip or pause.
≥This does not work if the setting is “Off ” in “PLAY 
k1.3 & Audio 
during Search” (➡page 39).
≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Convenient when 
you want to skip commercials etc.
During play
Press [CM SKIP].
[Note]
If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you 
skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.
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
1 PLAY/t1.3
TIME SLIP
CM SKIP  3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Selecting an amount of time to skip—
Time Slip
Quick View
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip
0 min
–5 min
L R PLAY
DVD-RAM
L R PLAY t1.3
DVD-RAM
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