Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theater System Sc Rt50 Operating Instructions

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Using on-screen menus
Refer to control reference on page 20.
1 Press [DISPLAY]. 
pDepending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) 
and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select 
or change. 
2 Press [,] to select the menu and press [].
3 Press [,] to select the item and press []. 
4 Press [,] to select the setting.
pSome items can be changed by pressing [ENTER]. 
To clear the on-screen menus 
Press [DISPLAY].
Soundtrack*[DVD-V] [DVD-A]
Select the audio and language (
➡ below, Audio attribute, 
Language).
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear.
Subtitle* [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language 
(
➡below, Language).
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) 
pSubtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit. 
pIf the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn 
the subtitles off.
Audio channel [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
(➡ page 17, Changing audio)
Angle* [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
Change the number to select an angle.
Still-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]
Selects the play method for still pictures. 
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.
Page: Select the still picture number and play. 
pRANDOM: Plays in random order. 
pReturn: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.
PBC (Playback control 
➡ page 49) [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off. 
(unchangeable).
* With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the 
menus (➡page 16) on the disc.
pThe display changes according to the disc content. You cannot 
change anything when there is no recording.This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. 
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that 
can be selected will differ.
Repeat play 
pAll[CD] [VCD]
pChapter[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
pGroup[DVD-A] and MP3
pPlaylists[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
pTitle[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
pTr a c k[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3
Select “Off” to cancel.
Picture
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
Select the picture mode
pNormal:  Default setting
pSoft:  Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
pFine:  Details are sharper
pCinema:  Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
Reduces mosaic-like distortion and picture degradation.
OnOff 
Progressive
Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (
➡ Setup Guide, 
page 14).
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
pSelect “Off ” if the picture is stretched horizontally. 
pWhen progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed. 
Transfer [Only when “Progressive” (
➡ above) is set to “On”.]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the 
type of material being played (
➡ page 49, Film and video).
pAuto1 (normal): 
Automatically detects the film and video content, 
and appropriately converts it.
pAuto2:In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film 
contents with different frame rates and appropriately 
converts it.
pVideo:Select when using “Auto1” or “Auto2”, and the video 
content is distorted.
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected.) 
Reduces video tape noise while copying.
Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.
pAutomatic:Noise reduction only works on picture input from a 
video tape.
pOn:Noise reduction works for any video input. 
pOff:Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to 
record input as is.
Dialog Enhancer 
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
[-RW‹VR›]
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier 
to hear.
Position
1 (Standard) - 5:  The higher the setting the lower the on-screen 
menu moves.
Common procedures
Disc menu–Setting disc content
Disc
VideoPlaySoundtrack
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OffStereo
Digital   2/0 ch
AudioOther
Menu
Item Setting
Audio attribute 
LPCM/PPCM/§Digital/DTS/MPEG:  Signal type
k (kHz):  Sampling frequency
b (bit):  Number of bits
ch (channel):  Number of channels
Language
ENG: English  DAN:  Danish  THA:  Thai 
FRA: French  POR: Portuguese POL: Polish 
DEU: German  RUS: Russian  CES:  Czech 
ITA:  Italian  JPN: Japanese  SLK: Slovak 
ESP: Spanish  CHI:  Chinese  HUN: Hungarian 
NLD: Dutch  KOR: Korean  FIN:  Finnish 
SVE: Swedish  MAL: Malay `: Others 
NOR: Norwegian  VIE:  Vietnamese 
Play menu–Change play sequence
Video menu–Change picture quality
Audio menu–Change sound effect
Other menu–Change the display position
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Editing titles/chapters
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
pThe maximum number of items on a disc: 
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
–Titles: 99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles)
–Chapters: Approximately 1000
([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approximately 250)
Depends on the state of recording.
[Note]pOnce deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its 
original state. Make certain before proceeding.
pYou cannot edit during recording.
p[+RW] You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” 
(
➡page 33). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the 
menu. In that case, create the menu again.
p[+R] [+R]DL] Management information is recorded in unused 
sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs 
decreases each time you edit their contents.
Preparation 
pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
pTurn the unit on.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pInsert a disc (
➡ page 12).
p[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (➡ page 32).
1During play or while stopped
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM]
wWhen the Album View screen is displayed
Press [A] to switch to the Title View screen.
2Press [,,,] to select the title.
3Press [SUB MENU], then [,] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER]. 
pIf you select “Edit Title”, press [,] to select the operation 
and press [ENTER]. 
If you select “View Chapters” (
➡ Step 4)
4Press [,,,] to select the 
chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit ➡ Step 5
pTo show other pages/Multiple editing (
➡ above) 
5Press [SUB MENU], then press [,] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
pYou can go back to Title View.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen 
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
[RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section 
between the division points becomes a chapter.
(➔ page 17, 23, Create Chapter)
[RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist
(
➡ page 24).
p[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Titles are divided into about 5-minute 
([+R] [+R]DL] 8-minute) chapters after finalizing (➡ page 33).p[-R]DL] [+R]DL] Titles are not divided into chapters after finalizing.
,,,
ENTER DIRECT
NAVIGATOR,

SUB MENU RETURN DRIVE
SELECT
ATHEATER
Chapter
Title
StartEnd
Chapter Chapter ChapterChapter
Title
Editing titles/chapters and playing 
chapters
To show other pages
Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [,] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [,,,] and press []. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.
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Properties
Edit Title
View ChaptersDelete TitleSet Protection
Cancel ProtectionShorten Title
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Album ViewTitle Name
Refer to “Title 
operations”
(
➡ page 23).
Using menus to play still 
pictures (
➡ page 18)
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Create ChapterCombine Chapters
View Titles Delete Chapter
Refer to “Chapter 
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After performing steps 1–3 (➔ page 22)
* Multiple editing is possible.
After performing steps 1–5 (
➡ page 22)
* Multiple editing is possible.
Title operations
Delete Title*
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Press [,] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
p[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.
p[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not 
increase if other titles are deleted.
Properties
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
pPress [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Title Name
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can give names to recorded titles.➡ page 31, Entering text 
Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*
[RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.
Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
pWhen the title is protected, some items cannot be accessed.
Release the protection to access the inaccessible items.
Shorten Title
[RAM]
(➡ below, “For quicker editing”)You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording.
Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the 
section you want to delete.
Press [,] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to delete other sections.
	Press [,] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. 
Change Thumbnail
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
(
➡ below, “For quicker editing”)
You can change the image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title 
View.
Press [] (PLAY) to start play.
Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a 
thumbnail is shown.
To change the thumbnail
Restart play and press [,] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER] 
at the point you want to use as the thumbnail.
	Press [,] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Divide Title
[RAM]
(➡ below, “For quicker editing”)You can divide a title into two. 
Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.
Press [,] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
	Press [,] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].
To confirm the division point
Press [,] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 
seconds before and after the division point.)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [,] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
[Note]pThe divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (➡ page 49) of the original title. 
pVideo and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Make certain using 
“Preview” function (
➡ above) before proceeding.
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Change
Start play and select
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     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
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Divide
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PlayVideoPictureBA
Chapter operations
Delete Chapter*
[RAM]
Press [,] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.pTo delete only the chapter division point, use “Combine Chapters.” (➡below) The recorded contents are not deleted.
Create Chapter
[RAM]
(➡ below, “For quicker 
editing”)
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.
Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
pRepeat this step to divide at other points.
Press [,] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 
Combine Chapters [RAM]
Press [,] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
pThe selected chapter and following chapter are combined.
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For quicker editing
pUse search, Time Slip or slow-motion (➡ page 17) to find the desired point.
pTo skip to the start or end of a title, press [] (start) or [] (end).
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Creating, editing and playing playlists
[RAM]
pThe maximum number of items on a disc:
–Playlists: 99
–Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000
Depends on the state of recording.
pIf you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the 
items entered will not be recorded.
Preparation
pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connection to this unit.
pTurn the unit on.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pInsert a disc (
➡ page 12).
pRelease disc or cartridge protection (➡ page 32).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [,] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [,] to select “Playlists” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [,,,] to select “Create” 
and press [ENTER].
5Press [,] to select the source title 
and press [].
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip 
to step 7.
6Press [,] to select the chapter you 
want to add to a playlist and press 
[ENTER].
Press [] to cancel.
pYou can also create a new chapter from the source title. 
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (
➡page 23, “Create Chapter”).
7Press [,] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
pPress [] to select other source titles.
pRepeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.
8Press [RETURN].All the selected scenes become the playlist.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times. You can arrange the chapters (
➡ page 22) to create a playlist.
pEditing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are 
not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.
pYou cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.
,,,
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN DRIVE
SELECT
FUNCTIONS THEATER
Title
Chapter
ChapterChapter
Chapter ChapterTitle
Chapter Chapter
Playlist
Creating playlists
PlaybackRecording
CopyDelete
Other Funictions
PlaylistsFlexible RecordingDV Camcorder Rec.SetupDVD Management
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
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Source Chapter
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[RAM] 
[-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [,] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [,] to select “Playlists” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [,,,] to select the 
playlist.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t➡Step 5
pTo show other pages/Multiple editing (
➔ page 22)
5Press [SUB MENU], then press [,] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
pIf you select “Edit”, press [,] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “View Chapters” (
➡ Step 6)
6Press [,,,] to select the chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t  ➡ Step 7
pTo show other pages/Multiple editing (
➡ page 22)
7Press [SUB MENU], then press [,]
to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
pYou can go back to the Playlist View.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)
*Multiple editing is possible.
[RAM]
After performing steps 1–7 (
➡ left)
pEditing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
*Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing playlists/chapters
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Page      01/01 Previous
Create
NextENTER
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Copy
Playlist Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
View Chapters Delete Playlist
Refer to “Playlist 
operations”
(
➡ right).
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PLAYLISTS
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Move Chapter
Create Chapter
Combine ChaptersDelete Chapter
View PlaylistsAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”
(➡ right).
Playlist operations
Delete 
Playlist*
[RAM]Press [,] to select “Delete” and 
press [ENTER].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost 
and cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
Properties
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]Playlist information (e.g., length and 
date) is shown.
pPress [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Create [RAM]➡ page 24, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Copy*[RAM]Press [,] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER].
pThe copied playlist becomes the 
newest one in the playlist view 
screen.
Playlist 
Name
[RAM]
➡ page 31, Entering text
Change 
Thumbnail
[RAM]
➡ page 23, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
Chapter➡ page 24, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Move 
Chapter
Press [,,,] to select the 
position to insert the chapter and 
press [ENTER].
Create 
Chapter➡ page 23, Create Chapter
Combine 
Chapters➡ page 23, Combine Chapters
Delete 
Chapter*➡ page 23, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete 
all the chapters in it.
Properties
Number
Chapters:01
012Date:
Length:6/20/2004 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
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Editing still pictures
[RAM] [SD]
pYou can edit still pictures or albums.
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(
➡ page 7).
pYou cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.
Preparation
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
pInsert a disc (
➡ page 12) or card (➡ page 8).
pRelease protection (➡ page 32).
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM]
wWhen the Title View screen is displayed
Press [B] to switch to the Album View screen.
2Editing an album:
Press [,,,] to select the 
album to edit.
pWhen you want to create an album, go to step 3 without 
selecting the album and select “Create Album”.
Editing a still picture:
Press [,,,] to select the 
album which contains the still 
picture to edit and press [ENTER].
Press [,,,] to select the 
still pictures to edit.
3Press [SUB MENU], then press [,] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
If you select “Edit Album”, press [,] to select the operation 
and press [ENTER] (➡ page 27).
pTo edit the album (e.g., [SD])
pTo edit still pictures (e.g., [SD] )
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
wTo select the higher folder
While the Album View screen is displayed
(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)
Press [SUB MENU].
Press [,] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER].
	Press [,] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].
SRD MUSIC 
,,,
ENTER ,

SUB MENU
RETURN DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
B DRIVE
SELECTTHEATER
To show other pages
Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [,] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [,,,] and press []. (Repeat.)
pA check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.
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Picture View
VideoPictureBAe.g., [RAM]
Start Slideshow
Slideshow settings
Add Picture
Create Album
Edit Album
Select Root folder
Album Name
Delete Album
Protection Setup
Cancel Protection
Refer to “Useful functions during still 
picture play” (➡ page 19).
Refer to “Album and 
picture operations” 
(
➡ page 27).
To select another folder (
➡ below)
Delete Picture
Set Protection
Cancel Protection
Print Order (DPOF)
Album View
Refer to “Album and 
picture operations” 
(
➡ page 27).
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After performing steps 1–4 (➡ page 26)
* Multiple editing is possible.
[Note]pScheduled recordings do not start when performing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”.
pYou cannot perform “Add Picture” or “Create Album” to a higher folder. 
Album and picture operations
Delete Album*
Delete Picture*
[RAM] [SD]
Press [,] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
pWhen deleting an album, files other than still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This does 
not apply to albums under the album concerned.)
Album Name
[RAM] [SD]You can give names to albums. (
➡ page 31, Entering text)
pAlbum names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.
Protection Setup*
Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*
[RAM] [SD]If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion.
Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected.
pEven if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album 
may be deleted by another unit.
Print Order 
(DPOF)*
[SD]You can select individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to 
be made.
Press [,] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press 
[ENTER].
The DPOF mark appears.
To cancel the print setting
Set the number of prints to “0”.
pPrint settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.
pWhen this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.
pSettings cannot be made for files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on the card.
Add Picture
Create Album
[RAM] [SD]
 Press [,] to select “Start” or “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Press [,,,] to select the album which contains the still picture you 
want to add and press [ENTER].
	Press [,] to select the item and press [ENTER].
wIf “Select pictures to copy” is selected
Press [,,,] to select the picture and press [ENTER].
wIf “Copy all pictures” is selected
All the still pictures in album will be copied.

Press [,] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].
If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step .
Only when you select “Create Album”
Press [,] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].
pIf “Yes” is selected, you can give a name to the album (➡ page 31, Entering text).
pIf “No” is selected, the shooting date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there 
is no shooting date information, the date will appear as “--/--/--”.)
Album Name 100_PANA--------
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View
     SD CARD
0001
Print Order (DPOF)
Set Digital Print Order ( DPOF ) for the picture.
Settings made with other units will be changed.
Number of prints
Press ENTER to confirm.
ENTER
1
SlideshowNextPreviousNo.--09
Add Picture
     SD CARDStep
Select an album1234
Page      01/01 Previous
10/27/05
Photo:10/27/2005Total 4 10/27/05
100_PANATotal 4
NextENTER
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SSUB MENU
Add Picture
Which pictures to copy from the selected album ?
Select pictures to copyCopy all pictures
ENTER
Add Picture
Copying completed successfully.
Copy more pictures ?
NoYes
ENTER
Create Album
Enter album name manually ?
If you select "No", the current date will
automatically be chosen as the album name.
NoYes
ENTER
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Copying still pictures
[RAM] [SD]
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(
➡ page 7).
pYou cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.
[Note]pWhen copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis or using 
“Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” function (➡ right), files other than the 
still picture files inside the folder will also be copied. (This does not 
apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)
pIf still pictures are already contained inside the copying destination 
folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing still 
pictures.
pIf the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/
folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (
➡ page 19), copying 
will stop partway through.
pWhen a name has not been input for the copying source folder, it is 
possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copying 
destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before 
copying (
➡ page 27, Album Name).
pYou cannot copy the information about the print number setting 
(DPOF) or the picture rotation.
pThe sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the 
copying list may not be the same at the copying destination.
Preparation
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
pInsert a disc (
➡ page 12) and/or card (➡ page 8).
pRelease protection (➡ page 32).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [,] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [,] to select items and 
press [] to make settings.
“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”. You 
cannot change “Mode” setting.
4Press [,] to select “Start 
Copying” and press [ENTER].
pFor individual still pictures only 
When specifying another folder as the 
copying destination, select “Folder”.
5Press [,] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER] to start copying.
wTo cancel all settings
1Press [,] to select “Cancel All” and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.
–When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the copy 
source.
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
remove the card, open the tray, change the copying direction, etc.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [,] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [,] to select “Copy all 
Pictures” and press [ENTER].
4Press [,] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER] to start copying.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop copying partway
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. [SD]
While stopped and SD card has 
been inserted, “SD Card 
Operations” screen (
➡ right) is 
automatically displayed.
Press [,] to select “Copy 
pictures” and press [ENTER]. 
You can proceed to step 4 of 
“Copying all the still pictures on a 
card – Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” (
➡ right).
pTo exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
SRD MUSIC 
,,,
ENTER ,

SUB MENU
RETURN DRIVE
SELECT
FUNCTIONSTHEATER
Numbered
buttons
SD Card OperationsSD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
Go to Album ViewCopy pictures
ENTER
Copying using the copying list
Copying all the still pictures on a card
–Copy All Pictures (JPEG)
SSUB MENUS
Copy
Start CopyingCancel All
Copying Direction
DVD SD card1
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3Create List o
Copying Direction
DVD SD card1
3Create List o
Refer to “Copying 
settings”
(
➡ page 29).
Newf
Do you want to cr
Folder
Copy All Pictures (JPEG)Copy fromSD cardCopy toDVD
ENTERCancelCopy
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After performing steps 1–3 (➡ page 28, “Copying using the copying list”)
To show other pages
Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].pYou can also press [,] to show other pages.
Multiple registration
Select with [,,,] and press []. (Repeat.)
pA check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.
To select another folder
1 Press [,,,] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
To switch to the higher folder (
➡ right)
2 Press [,] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
pThe still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the 
same list.To switch to the higher folder
While the Select Folders screen is displayed
1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER].
2Press [,] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].
You cannot register a folder with a different higher folder to the 
same list.
3Press [,] to select the desired folder and press [ENTER].
1 Press [,] to select the item and press 
[SUB MENU].
2 Press [,] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
Copying settings
Copying Direction
Press [,] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
Press [,] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
	Press [,] to select “Destination” and press 
[ENTER].

Press [,] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
The same drive as the copying source can be selected.
Press [] to confirm.
Create List
To register individual still picturesTo register on a folder by folder basis
Press [,] to select “New Entry” and press 
[ENTER].
Press [,,,] to select a still picture 
and press [ENTER].
To select another folder (
➡ below)
	Press [] to confirm.Press [,] to select “Picture/Folder” and 
press [ENTER].
Press [,] to select “Folder” and press 
[ENTER].
	Press [,] to select “New Entry” and press 
[ENTER].

Press [,] to select the folder and press 
[ENTER].
To switch to the higher folder (
➡ below)
Press [] to confirm.
SourceDVD
DestinationSD card
DVDSD card
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Picture
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
Photo:10/27/20050001------------
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Create List
     SD CARDSelect PicturesFolder
101-0001
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Picture
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Picture
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)PictureFolder
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Folder
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
Photo:10/27/20050001------------
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Create List
     SD CARDSelect FoldersFolder
101-0001001 Photo:10/27/2005\DCIM\A_DVD
002 Photo:10/27/2005
003 100_PANA
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To edit the copying list
Clear All
Add
RemoveClear AllClear all items registered on the copying list.Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Add
Add new items to the copying list.
Press [,,,] to select the still picture 
or folder to be added and press [ENTER].
RemoveRemove the selected items.Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
e.g.:  Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN terminalsYou can also connect to the IN1 input terminals on the rear.pTurn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording”(
➡page 10)
Preparation
pTurn on the unit and connected equipment.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pInsert a disc (
➡ page 12).
pPress [REC MODE] to select the recording time.
pTo reduce noise in input from the video cassette recorder, set 
“Line-in NR” to “On” (
➡ page 21).
pWhen recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel For 
DV Input” in the Setup menu (
➡ page 39).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), 
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[RAM] Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time 
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is 
created automatically.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [,] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [,] to select “DV Camcorder 
Rec.” and press [ENTER].
4Press [,] to select “Record” and 
press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV 
camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [w]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].
[Note]pOnly one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can 
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.
pIf you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are 
not guaranteed to work.
pIt is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV 
equipment.
pThe DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. 
(It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
pThe DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
pDepending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be 
input properly.
pThe date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment will 
not be recorded.
pYou cannot record and play simultaneously.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[Note]When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
As long as the secondary audio that is recorded on the video 
cassette is not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
1While stopped
Press [INPUT] to select the input 
channel for the equipment you have 
connected.
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.
2Start play on the other equipment.
3When you want to start recording
Press [qREC].Recording starts.
pUsing Flexible Recording (➜ page 13), you can record the content 
of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the 
best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [w].DV camcorder recording 
(DV Camcorder Rec.)
When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed
,,,
ENTER CANCEL _
,

SUB MENU
RETURN Numbered
buttons
■
q REC
REC MODE DRIVE
SELECT
FUNCTIONS INPUT
DELETE THEATER
A
B
Yellow White Red
S Video 
cable*Audio/video 
cable
Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/video 
output terminals. DV cable
(IEEE 1394,
4-pin) This unit
or
DV camcorder connectionDV connection detected.
Start recording ?
CancelRecord to DVD
ENTER
Press [,] to select 
“Record to DVD” and 
press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4.If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, 
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the 
unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual 
recording (
➡ below).
Manual recording
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.