Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theater System Sc Ht1000 Operating Instructions

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You can give stations captions. You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen.
While SETUP menu screen is displayed
1Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press [1].
You can give preset captions to the channels.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Preset 
Channel Caption” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select the caption and 
then press [1].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, 
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, 
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold 
[3,4].
4Press [3, 4] to select the channel 
corresponding to the caption and then 
press [2].
≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or 
if captions have been added manually.
≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL].
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
5Press [ENTER].
You can set channel captions manually.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Manual 
Channel Caption” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select the channel 
and then press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
preset captions have not been added.
4Press [3, 4] to select the first 
character and then press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL].
≥Repeat step 4 to enter the other characters.
5Press [2, 1] to return to the Channel 
Number column when you are 
finished.
Repeat steps 3–5 as necessary.
6Press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Other channel settings
Preset Channel Caption
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenENTER
Preset Caption
Caption
Channel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
   RETURN
PBS
CBSSELECT
Channel
Manual Channel Caption
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Caption
Caption
Channel Number
AAAA
   RETURN
6
10
12
23----
----
----
ENTER
SELECT
Channel8----
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Changing the unit’s settings
Panasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote control 
system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this 
remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control 
(the two must match) if you place equipment close together.
≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
While SETUP menu screen is displayed
1Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER].
The remote control code on the unit has been set.
4While pressing [ENTER] on the remote 
control, press and hold for about 2 
seconds the numbered button ([1], [2] 
or [3]) corresponding to the code you 
selected in step 3.
The remote control code on the remote control has been set.
The following display appears when you use a remote control with a 
different code.
Change its code to match the unit’s (➡step 4).Enhance sound perception using this feature. Adjust the delay time 
for Dolby Digital when receiving multi-channel digital audio 
broadcast on satellite or cable TV, or for Dolby Pro Logic II when 
Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
While SETUP menu screen is displayed
1Press [3, 4] to select “Audio” and 
press [1].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Speaker” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the delay time 
box and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to adjust the delay time 
and press [ENTER].
Values 
If distance a or b is greater than or equal to distance c, set to “0”. 
If distance a or b is less than distance c, set as follows. 
aCenter speaker
bSurround speakers
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the 
setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II.
When you are finished
Press [2] to select “Complete” and press [ENTER].
Changing the remote control code
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL
123
4
56
789
0
100
HOME THEATER TV
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
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Numbered 
buttons
The unit’s remote control code
Changing the delay time (Speaker)
Difference Setting
Approx. 30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms
Approx. 60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms
Approx. 90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms
Approx. 120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms
Difference Setting
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms
Approx. 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms
Approx. 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms
ms
ms L
Complete
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SW
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Multi Channel
   RETURNENTER
SELECT
Center delay time
Surround delay time
LSRS
LR
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Preparation
If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver (➡page 44), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto clock setting. 
Use manual clock setting if auto clock setting does not work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area.
While SETUP menu screen is displayed
1Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and press [1].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock 
Setting” screen appears.
3Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few hours 
in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press [RETURN].) 
The following screen appears when setting is complete. Press 
[ENTER].
≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time 
zone adjust.
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime 
(GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr
Adjust the time zone (j1 or i1) if it was not set correctly with auto 
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone 
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or 
“r1” and press [ENTER].
The “Set Up” screen (➡step 1) reappears.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
3Press [2, 1] to select the item you 
want to change and press [3, 4] to 
change the setting.
MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display)
^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J
DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF
If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on 
the last Sunday in October.
TIME ZONE (➡left):
EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST
(j5) (j6) (j7) (j8) (j9) (j10)
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J
4Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs 
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to 
correspond to the new time zone.
Clock settings
Auto Clock Setting
Time Zone Adjust
SETUP
Set Up
DiscVideoAudio
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CSTChannel
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Time Zone Adjust
j10i1Channel
Manual Clock Setting
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Set Up
ENTER
Manual Clock Setting
   RETURN    CHANGE   SELECT
/:
/SAT PM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
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Optional connections
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
∫Connecting to the L2 input terminals on the 
front of the unit
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/
MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when connected 
through L/MONO.)
∫Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of 
the unit, L1 or L3
If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-
monaural conversion cable (not included).
§ By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you may make recordings of higher picture quality.
You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable TV box/satellite receiver through this unit.
≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.
≥Change the video input on the television when you want to watch another program while recording.
≥You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box or satellite receiver.
[A]One cable TV box/satellite receiver
[Note]
When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected, 
auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the 
clock manually (➡page 43).
[B]Two cable TV boxes
You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels 
if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.
Connecting other video equipment
REC
ERASEFM/AMDV DREC MODEPULL-OPEN
CHANNEL
S VIDEO
OUTL      R
AUDIO
OUT VIDEO
OUT
Audio/Video cable  S video cable
§
Other video equipmentyellow white red This unit
yellow white red
A
R-AUDIO-L
EXT LOOP75
VIDEO
IN1
IN3
R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
IN
AM ANT FM ANT
(L1)
(L3)S-VIDEO
LOOP
ANT
GND
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT R      L
AUDIO
OUTVIDEO
OUTOther video equipmentS video cable
§
red white yellow
Audio/Video cableThis unit
red white yellowL1 or L3
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT(480P/480I)Y
P
B
PR
75
VIDEO S-VIDEO
M ANT
OUT
VIDEO
INVHF/UHF
RF IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
Satellite 
receiver 75 ≠ coaxial cableThis unit
Television From antenna or 
cable TV jack Video cable
(included)Cable
TV box
From satellite 
dish antennaVHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
IO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT(480P/480I)Y
P
B
PR
75
VIDEO S-VIDEO
FM ANT
OUT
VIDEO
INVHF/UHF
RF IN
IN1
IN2
OUT
IN
OUTIN
IN
OUT2 OUT1
Television Switch box
2-way splitter Cable TV boxThis unit
Cable TV 
box
From antenna or 
cable TV jack Video cable
(included)75 ≠ coaxial cable
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If your cable TV box or satellite receiver has an OPTICAL OUT 
terminal you can connect with this unit’s OPTICAL IN terminal to 
enjoy digital audio including multi-channel Dolby Digital. Refer to 
your cable TV box or satellite receiver’s operating instructions for 
details.
[Note]
You cannot record digital audio received using the optical 
connection. Make certain to also connect to the L1 AUDIO/VIDEO 
terminals when using the OPTICAL IN terminal connection.
Make the following connections in combination with connections [A] 
or [B] on the previous page. 
1Press [INPUT SELECT] to select “L1”.
You can select the input channel by pressing [W X CH].
2Press [SHIFT]i[L1/OPT] to select 
audio input.
L1 ANALOG (factory preset): Audio input into the L1 AUDIO
fterminals is output to the
vspeakers.
L1 OPT: Audio input into the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal is
output to the speakers.
∫Audio reception setting 
While “L1 OPT” is displayed on the unit’s display
Press and hold [SHIFT]r[L1/OPT].
L1 AUTO (factory preset): When receiving Dolby Digital and PCM
;:signals
L1 PCM FIX: When receiving only PCM audio
∫When receiving Dolby Digital Dual Mono signals
You can change the audio mode.
Press [SHIFT]r[AUDIO].
MAIN()SAP
∫Dynamic range compression
You can change this setting to listen to Dolby Digital sound at low 
volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces 
the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field.
Press and hold for about 2 seconds 
[SHIFT]r[AUDIO].
A.DR COMP OFF (factory preset): The original dynamic range.
l;
lDR COMP STD: The level recommended for household viewing.
l;
a-DR COMP MAX: The maximum allowable compression
(recommended for night viewing).
∫Recording audio from discs or television 
broadcasts to a tape deck
1 Discs: Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.
Television broadcasts: Press [W X CH] to select the channel.
2 Start recording and play.
Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.
[Note]FM/AM broadcasts and audio from the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal are 
not output through the AUDIO OUT terminals.
∫To playback audio from a tape deck, etc., 
through this unit’s speakers
1 Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.
2 Press [INPUT SELECT] to select “L1” or “L3”.
3 Start play.
Receiving digital audio using the 
optical connection
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL
123
4
56
789
0
100
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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 L1/OPTINPUT SELECTAUD IO
W X CH
DVD
A
R-AUDIO-L
EXT LOOP75
VIDEO S-VID
IN1
IN3
R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
IN
AM ANT FM ANT
(L1)
(L3)S-VIDEO
LOOP
ANT
GND
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO 
OUT
R       LVIDEO
OUTOPTICAL
OUT
red white yellowCable TV box or 
satellite receiver
Audio/Video 
cable
red white yellowOptical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply.
Insert fully, with this 
side facing up.
When “L1 OPT” is selected
Connecting other audio equipment
A
R-AUDIO-L
COMPO
VIDEO(480P/
EXT LOOP75
VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN1
IN3
R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
IN
AM ANT FM ANT
(L1)
(L3)S-VIDEO
LOOP
ANT
GND
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OUT
R       L
PLAY OUTR       L
REC IN
red white red white
red white red white
Ta p e  d e c k Audio cable
For playFor recording L1 or L3
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Other antenna connections
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the 
lead connection to minimize signal loss.
∫A single twin lead
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫Two twin leads
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals 
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥Connect to one of the terminals, then change the television’s 
setting as necessary.
∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal
∫A twin lead terminal
∫Two twin lead terminals
∫Multiple antenna terminals
Other antenna connections to the unit
300–75 ≠ transformer
(not included)
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s
RF IN terminal
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 ≠ cable
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal (Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer
(not included)
from the antenna
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal 300–75 ≠ transformer
(not included)
(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable
VHF/UHF band mixer
(not included)
Other antenna connections from the 
unit to the television
VHF/UHF band separator
(not included)Television
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer
(not included)Television
VHF or 
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
(not included)Television
VHF
UHF
ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTelevision
75 ≠ coaxial cable
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Error messages
On the televisionPage
On the unit’s display
Cannot finish recording 
completely.≥The program was copy-guarded. 
≥No space left on the disc.
➡Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [RAM]
➡Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.—
30
—
—
Cannot record on the disc.≥The disc is scratched. Use another disc.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You inserted an incompatible disc.—
53
8
Contents of this disc are 
protected.≥The program is write-protected. Cancel the protection.
≥The disc is write-protected. Cancel Disc Protection.30
32
Disc is full.≥No space left on the disc.
➡Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [RAM]
➡Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]30
—
Error has occurred. Please 
press ENTER.≥A serious, but temporary error has occurred and one of the unit’s safety devices has 
activated. Press [ENTER]. The unit switches to the standby mode. Press [Í POWER] to 
turn the unit on again.—
Finalizing is necessary for 
compatible playback.≥To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.33
No disc.≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. 
≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. 8
12
Please check write protect tab 
on the disc.≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.
Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.—
Please set clock.≥The clock is not set.43
This disc cannot be read.≥You inserted an incompatible disc.8
This disc may not be played in 
your region.≥You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number. This 
unit can only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or 
including the number 1). Cover
page
This is non-recordable disc.≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. 
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.8
33
This disc is not formatted 
properly.
Please format the disc in ‘DISC 
SETTING’ to record.
Your selection exceeds the 
recorder’s rating limit.≥A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Unlock the unit with “Ratings” in 
“Disc”.38
PROTECT
 CHK REMOTE
(“∑” stands for a number.)≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the 
remote control. 42
AF F61≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.Setup 
Guide
DIGITAL UNLOCK≥There is no signal input to the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal.
➡Make sure to check the connections and if the power of the connected equipment is 
turned on.—
NO READ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched.
➡Clean the disc if it is dirty. 
➡The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear.
≥The unit cannot read the disc.
≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished.53
—
—
53
SELF CHECK≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the power was on. The 
unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears. —
U14≥The unit is hot.
➡The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. 
Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.
➡Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.
➡Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.—
—
—
U99≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now 
press [Í POWER] again to turn the unit on.—
UNSUPPORT≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
≥The signal input into the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal is not Dolby Digital or Linear PCM.8
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do 
not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], 
or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), 
or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
PowerPage
Operation
Remote control
Picture
≥When progressive output is on, refer also to “Progressive video” below.
Progressive video
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely.Setup 
Guide
The unit switches to the standby 
mode.≥This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—Off). 
Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.38
—
The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1Press [Í POWER] to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í POWER] for about 10 seconds. 
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.—
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—
During disc operation the unit 
does not respond.≥The selector has been set to “FM” or “AM”. Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.—
The remote control doesn’t 
work.≥[HOME THEATER, TV] is not switched to “HOME THEATER”. Switch to “HOME THEATER” 
when operating this unit.
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote 
control.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
≥Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.—
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2
—
—
Cannot operate the television.≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the 
code.
≥[HOME THEATER, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when selecting the receiving 
channel for the television. 11
11
The images from this unit do not 
appear on the television.≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT 
terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.
≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
≥You have set “TV Type” to “Aspect 4:3 & 480P” or “Aspect 16:9 & 480P”  in the TV Screen 
menus, but the television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and 
[TIME SLIP] on the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to 
interlace.Setup 
Guide
—
—
Television reception worsens 
after connecting the unit.≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television. 
It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your 
dealer if reception does not improve.—
Screen size is wrong.≥Check the settings on your television.
≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for 
DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen menu.—
11, 39
On-screen messages do not 
appear.≥Go to the Display menu and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”. 
≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. 39
24
The blue background does not 
appear.≥Go to the Display menu and select “On” for “Blue Background”.39
There is ghosting.≥Change the settings for “3D NR”, “Block NR”, and “Mosquito NR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR” 
off if it is on.23
Play stops for a moment during 
Quick View.≥Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is not a malfunction.—
There is ghosting when 
progressive output is on.≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on 
DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.23
There is no apparent change in 
picture quality when adjusted 
with the Video menu in the on-
screen menus.≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.—
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Recording and timer recordingPage
Play
Displays
Cannot record.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the 
unit can record onto.
≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. [RAM]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.
≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING.
≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.
≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.
≥Audio from FM/AM broadcasts and the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be recorded.8
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VCR Plusr programming does 
not work properly.≥The guide channels are incorrect. Go to the Channel menu and correct them with “VCR Plusi 
CH Setting”.
≥The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with Clock settings.10
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Timer recording does not work 
properly.≥The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. 
≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“F” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press [Í 
POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that “F” is on.
≥Different timer program times overlap.
≥The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with Clock settings. 16
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The unit switches to standby 
while making a timer recording.≥The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program.—
The timer program remains 
even after recording finishes.≥The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly.15
Timer recording does not stop 
even when [∫] is pressed.≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “F” off. Recording stops.—
The available recording time 
doesn’t increase even after 
erasing recordings on the disc. ≥As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available 
recording time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.
≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting. 
≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously 
recorded programming.33
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A part or whole of a recorded 
program has been lost.≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while 
recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
➡We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format the 
disc or use a new disc.—
Play fails to start even when [1] 
(PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops 
immediately.≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥The disc is dirty. Clean it.
≥The disc may be badly scratched.
≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.12
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A title or chapter doesn’t play 
when it is selected.≥Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings 
level.38
Picture distorted during search.≥Some distortion is normal.—
Alternative soundtrack and 
subtitles cannot be selected.≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.—
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No subtitles.≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Turn the subtitles on.
≥Subtitles around markers may fail to appear.—
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Angle cannot be changed.≥This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes 
where different angles are recorded.—
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.≥Return the ratings setting to “8”.
While the disc tray is open, press and hold [4] and [5] on the main unit at the 
same time for 5 or more seconds.—
The display is dim.≥Go to the Display menu and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. 39
“12:00” is flashing on the unit’s 
display.≥The clock is not set.43
The displayed recording time 
and actual recording time differ.≥Displayed recording time is based on the number of frames per second. This number is 
subject to minute variations. When recording over long periods, these variations may result in 
the difference between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal.—
The display doesn’t show the 
correct time. [MP3]≥Times may not appear correctly when searching through tracks recorded with a variable bit 
rate.—
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Troubleshooting guide
Radio and soundPage
Cannot select the tuner≥Check and see if the subwoofer’s AC power supply cord is connected.Setup 
Guide
Noise is heard.
“ST” is flashing or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. 
≥Use an FM outdoor antenna.—
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A beat sound is heard.≥Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.—
A low hum is heard during AM 
broadcasts.≥Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.—
The radio cannot be tuned in.≥Turn off nearby televisions, video cassette recorders, satellite receivers and computers.—
All programmed radio presets 
are erased.
Returns to the original setting 
even after making changes to 
the sound field system settings.≥Radio and sound field system settings are stored to memory after pressing [Í POWER]. Do 
not remove the AC power supply cords until “BYE” disappears from the unit’s display. —
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.≥Check the connections.
≥Turn the volume up.
≥Turn muting off.
≥Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.
Causes include:
– Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.
– Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.
– Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
– Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.Setup 
Guide
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Humming heard during play.≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances 
and cords away from the subwoofer.—
Cannot hear the desired audio 
type.≥Press [SHIFT]i[AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.
≥You cannot change the DVD-Audio audio type if the software producer has restricted play in 
stereo.19
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Cannot switch audio during 
stereo or SAP broadcasts.≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.
≥It is not possible to switch the audio when the recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been 
selected in the SETUP menu, “Audio Mode for XP Recording”.
➡Select “Main” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu before recording.—
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Beginning of audio is cut off 
when receiving audio from a 
digital broadcast using the 
optical connection.≥When using the “L1 AUTO” setting, sound may be cut off when the signal is being switched 
automatically between Dolby Digital and PCM. Set to “L1 PCM FIX” to avoid this.45
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Language code list  Input the code with numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:
6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:7686Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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