Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theatre System Sc Ht1500 Operating Instructions

							INTRO
RECORDING
PLAYING
EDITING &
TRANSFERRING
CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS
RADIO &
SOUND
SETTINGS
INFO
Operating Instructions
Recordable DVD
Home Theater System
Model No.SC-HT1500
Operations Guide
Before using this product, perform setup and connections 
after carefully reading the Setup Guide.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software 
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or 
“ALL”.
Example:
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 51.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 50.
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∫Batteries
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
≥Mix old and new batteries.
≥Use different types at the same time.
≥Heat or expose to flame.
≥Take apart or short circuit.
≥Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long 
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control 
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡page 8).
∫Use
Aim at the sensor (➡page 5), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum 
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking 
for replacement parts.
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory 
Purchases” on page 51.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from 
whom you have made your purchase.
∏1 Remote control
(EUR7624KY0)
∏2 Batteries 
for remote control
∏2 AC power supply cords 
(RJA0065-A)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not 
use it with other equipment.
∏1 Video cable 
(RJL1P016B15A)
∏1 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(K1TXAAA00001)
∏1 System cable
(K1HA25HA0003)
∏1 AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00002)
∏1 FM indoor antenna 
(RSA0007-L)
∏1 IR Blaster 
(K2ZZ04C00001)
∏3 Speaker cables
1a4 m (13 foot) cable (REE1203A-J)
2
a10 m (33 foot) cables (REE1203C-J)
∏1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers
∏6 Speaker screws
2 washer screws (RHD50015)
4 long screws (XSN5i30FN)
(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, 
or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
SystemSC-HT1500
Main unitSA-HT1500
Front speakersSB-FS1500
Center speakerSB-PC1500
Surround speakersSB-PS1500
Active subwooferSB-WA1500
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with 
the remote control, but you can do the operations on the 
main unit if the controls are the same.
The remote control
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no 
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to 
a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no 
responsibility and offers no compensation for any 
subsequent damage caused by such loss. 
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD 
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another 
company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this 
unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer 
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this 
unit.
PUSH1
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R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
Opening the rear cover. Closing the rear cover.
1Press with your 
finger.
Slide into place.
≥When the cover  
comes off
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Table of contents
This Recordable DVD Home Theater System records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. 
This has resulted in many new features that out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.
Instant recordingYou no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording 
button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right 
away. There is no need to worry about overwriting already recorded content. 
TV Guide On ScreenTM systemThe TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic program guide 
(EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. 
Simply select the desired program from the displayed list. You can also search for 
desired programs alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain category.
≥TV Guide On ScreenTM is available in the continental United States. In 
Canada, however, this service may not be available in some areas.
HDD recordingYou can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD that is 
able to record up to 142 hours when using EP (8 Hour) mode.
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to DVD-RAM or 
DVD-R and create a backup disc.
Instant playThere is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to 
the beginning of the recorded video immediately. 
Chasing playbackThere is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping 
recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning. 
Simultaneous Recording and PlaybackWhile recording, you can play another video program that was recorded 
previously. 
Time SlipDuring play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you wish to 
view by specifying the skip time.
High-performance power supplies up to 800 WEnables you to experience optimal theater sound performance with 6 
speakers.
INTROAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
The remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . .  4
Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Main unit and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
STEP 1Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
STEP 2Set up to match your television and 
remote control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Selecting television type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control . . 8
HDD and disc information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9HDD and discs you can use for recording and play . . . . 9
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Discs that cannot be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
RECORDINGRecording television programs  . . . . . . . . .  12
Recording modes and approximate recording times . .  13
Selecting audio to record  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Playing while you are recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Recording from a video cassette recorder  . . . . . . . . .  14Timer recording   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to make timer recordings. . 15
Manually programming timer recordings  . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings . . 17
Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Utilizing TV Guide On ScreenTM system  . .  19
PLAYINGPlaying discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20Operations during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Changing audio during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Using headphones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22Using menus to play MP3  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Using on-screen menus and Status messages . .  24On-screen menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
EDITING &TRANSFERRING
Editing titles/chapters   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters  . . . . . . . .  26
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Creating, editing and playing play lists   . .  28Creating play lists  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Editing and playing play lists/chapters  . . . . . . . . . . . .  29Play list operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Entering text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists   . .  31One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring 
(dubbing) list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R. . . . . . . . . . .  33
CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Disc setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Disc Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Disc Protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35Format disc/Format  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TOP MENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Select First play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
RADIO &
SOUNDThe radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37Dolby Digital and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Dolby Pro Logic II  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Adjusting the bass and treble with manual equalizer . .  37Using the built-in sound quality settings (SFC—Sound 
Field Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Virtual Rear Surround  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Multi Rear Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Seat position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the subwoofer level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SETTINGSChanging the unit’s settings  . . . . . . . . . . .  39Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On 
ScreenTM system is not used . . . . . . . . . .  41Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
INFOOptional connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Receiving digital audio using the optical connection . .  43
Connecting other audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Enjoying TV broadcast with surround sound . . . . . . . .  43
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Glossary   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Frequently asked questions  . . . . . . . . . . .  50
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . 50
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)   . . . .  51
Index   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Backcover
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Backcover
Useful features
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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO 
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS 
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground 
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as 
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the 
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
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AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. DANGER(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1) VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTIONRAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
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(Inside of product)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Control reference guide
If [SHIFT] appears the function will not work unless you use in combination with the [SHIFT] button. Make sure you first press and hold the [SHIFT] button.
Remote control 
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STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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CH SELECTRETURN
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L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
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TV/VIDEO
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HDD/DVDINPUT
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FM MODE  SUB MENU
STATUS
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECKTV GUIDETV GUIDE
VCR Plus+
Turn the unit on (➡page 6)
Show on-screen menu (➡page 24)
Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers
Cancel
Basic operations for recording and play
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡page 20, 26)
Change radio reception mode [SHIFT] (➡page 36)/
Show sub menu (➡page 26)
Down-mix signals to 2 channels [SHIFT] (➡page 37)/Show status messages (➡page 25)
Select analog/optical L1 input [SHIFT] (➡page 43)/Show timer recording schedule (➡page 16)
Change recording mode (➡page 12)
Skip the specified time/Display the television
image as a picture-in-picture (➡page 13, 21)
Changing the size of information window (➡page 19)
Virtual rear/multi rear surround [SHIFT] (➡page 38)/One touch transfer (dubbing)/“Blue” button for
television program list (➡page 32, 15)
To use the functions labeled in orange, press the 
button while pressing this button.
Equalizer/Sound field control button 
(➡page 37)Switch to “HOME THEATER” when operating the main unit, 
or switch to “TV” when operating the television (
➡page 8)
Input select (L1, L2, L3 or television)
Select television input mode (➡page 8)
Select the sources on the main unit
(➡page 12, 20, 36, 43)
Channel select (➡page 12)
Adjust the volume (➡page 8, 20, 36)
Show VCR Plusr screen (➡page 17)
Show FUNCTIONS window (➡page 34)
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡page 6, 21)
Return to previous screen/Select speaker channels [SHIFT] (➡page 38)
Skip a minute forward (➡page 21)/
Output test signals [SHIFT] (➡page 38)
Dolby Pro Logic II [SHIFT] (➡page 37)/Show TV program list (➡page 15)
Erase items (➡page 22)
Start recording (➡page 12)
Center focus [SHIFT] (➡page 38)/Select audio (➡page 13, 22)
Seat position [SHIFT] (➡page 38)/Create chapters/“Green” 
button for television program list (➡page 22, 15)
Repeat items [SHIFT](➡page 21)/Muting (Volume is reduced to minimum. To cancel, press again or 
reduce the volume to minimum (–– dB), then raise it to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby.)
Adjust the subwoofer level (➡page 38)
Main unit and display
AUX HDD DVDFM /AM
OPEN / CLOSE
UP
VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
REC
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Connection for camcorder 
etc. (➡page 14)
Channel select (➡page 12) POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡page 6)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Stop (➡page 12, 21)
Start play (➡page 20) Time Slip indicator (➡page 13)
 Input select (➡page 12, 20) Remote control signal sensor
Disc tray (➡page 12, 20) Start recording (➡page 12)Open/close disc tray
(➡page 12, 20) Volume dial for recorder and tuner (➡page 20, 36)
Skip/Slow/Search (➡page 21), Tuning (➡page 36)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image 
as a picture-in-picture (➡page 13, 21)
Input select indicator Standby/on indicator [Í/I]
When the unit is connected to the AC power supply, this indicator 
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
Rear panel terminals (➡Setup Guide)
Recording
Playback
Recording/Playbacke.g.,
[HDD]1HDD indicator
2Recording mode
3Timer recording indicator
4Transferring (dubbing)
in progress indicator
5Disc type
6Down-mix indicator
7DVD indicator
8Center Focus Indicator
9Speaker channel, seat 
position display:Radio broadcast display
TUNED:
Receiving radio signalST: Stereo
MONO: Monaural
MEMO:
Channel preset memory
indicator
;Channel
Dolby Pro Logic II indicator
?
Equalizer/sound field control indicator
@Virtual rear/multi rear surround indicatorADolby Digital Indicator
Display
Headphone terminal 
(➡page 22)
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STEP 1Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[ÍPOWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts TV 
Guide On Screen
TM system setup.
Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On 
ScreenTM system, complete the setup. You cannot use 
timer recording unless the setup is completed.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to 
suit the connections to this unit.
≥When using the cable TV box, check the following.
–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly 
(➡Setup Guide).
–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.
1Press [ÍPOWER].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set up TV Guide 
On Screen now” and press [ENTER]. 
3Press [ENTER] to begin setup.
4Following the on-screen messages, 
input the operating environment for 
your television.
≥Move the cursor using [3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER] 
to confirm.
≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers.
≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen.
≥Refer to the guidance on the bottom of the screen.
Set the following;
≥Country (USA/Canada)
≥ZIP (Postal) code
≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)
When “No” is selected ➡right, “The set contents are displayed together”
≥Cable TV box receiver connected to this unit (Yes/No)
If you do not want to use the TV Guide On ScreenTM system, 
select “No” at this point.
When “No” is selected ➡right, “The set contents are displayed together”
Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On 
ScreenTM system. Other languages cannot be 
displayed.
TV Guide On Screen
TM system
This unit downloads a free television program list from a TV 
station and displays the list on the television screen. The list 
offers you many convenient functions such as timer recording 
(➡page 15) and so on (➡page 19).
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite 
service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program 
listings or channel information. Without this information, 
program-based recordings cannot be made. However, 
recordings can still be set manually.
Downloading the television program list
≥The unit downloads the television program list only when the 
unit is turned off.
≥When the unit is connected to a cable TV box, the cable TV 
box must be turned on in order to download the television 
program list.
≥In order to cool the circuits used for downloading the television 
program list, sometimes the cooling fan operates when the 
unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.
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MIX
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REC
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REPEAT
MUTINGS W. LEVEL
TV/VIDEO
AUX FM/AM DV D HDD
DISPLAYPOWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC
SHIFTSHIFT
HDD/DVDINPUT
PA G E
VCR Plus+
FM MODE  SUB MENU
STATUS
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AUX FM/AM DV D HDD
DISPLAYPOWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC
SHIFTSHIFT
HDD/DVDINPUT
PA G E
FM MODE  SUB MENU
STATUS
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECKTV GUIDETV GUIDE
AUX HDD DVDFM /AM
OPEN / CLOSE
UP DOWN VOLUMEINPUT SELECTORREC
TIME SLIPTUNEPOWERCH CHPULL-OPEN
4
VCR Plus+
POWER Í/I
Í POWER
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
Numbered 
buttons
Welcome to your TV Guide On Screen System!
USA
Canada
Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?
=          =          =          =          =
Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder 
is located:
Ye s
No
Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?
Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?
Ye s
No
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If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:
≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3)
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 (L3) 
terminal, select “L3”.
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, 
select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box 
setting.
≥Cable TV box brand
(Move down with [4] for more brands. Select “Not Listed” if you 
cannot find your cable TV box on the list.)
≥IR signal code
Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears 
on screen and press [ENTER]. A test is performed.
–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No” 
and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box 
changes to channel 09.
∫The set contents are displayed together
–If the information is correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press 
[ENTER].
–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup 
process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.
Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.
5Press [ENTER].
A television reception screen or a blue background screen is 
displayed.
If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen
TM system 
➡page 41, Auto channel/clock settings
6Press [ÍPOWER].
Leave the unit turned off until the unit downloads the television 
program list. This may take up to a maximum of 24 hours.
When the unit is connected to a cable TV box.
≥The cable TV box must be turned on in order to download the 
television program list.
≥Note that the television program list may not be downloaded 
correctly if you change the channel of the cable TV box while the 
unit is turned off.
If you find “There is no data for this screen” on the television when 
you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet downloaded the program 
list.
This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the 
on-screen guidance and select one of the channel line-ups 
(➡page 19).Set the clock manually.
Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit 
downloads it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.
1Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “SETUP” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select “Manual Clock 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select the item you 
want to change and press [3,4] to 
change the setting.
6Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
≥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 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
Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?
Ye s
No
Zip code  - 11111 (USA)
Cable - Yes
Cable box - No
What would you like to do now?
Watch TV
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To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)
In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are 
registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/
or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered 
mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by 
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen, 
G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of 
Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide 
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY 
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM 
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV 
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, 
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION 
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY 
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES 
RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.
The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are 
protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 
6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 
4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 
6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Manual Clock Setting
/:
/SAT PM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
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STEP 2Set up to match your television and remote control
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive 
output (➡page 45).
1Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “SETUP” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “TV Screen” and press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480P/480I:
Select “480P” if the television is compatible with 
progressive output.
5Press [3,4] to select the item and press [ENTER].
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the 
television channel and change the television volume.
1Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.
2Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [ÍPOWER], enter 
the code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]
Manufacturer and Code No.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat 
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥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.
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control 
(the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “SETUP” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER].
6To change the code on the remote control
While pressing [ENTER], press and 
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
7Press [ENTER].
∫When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡step 6).
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selecting television type
4:3 standard aspect television16:9 widescreen television
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AUX FM/AM DV D HDD
DISPLAYPOWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC
SHIFTSHIFT
HDD/DVDINPUT
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VCR Plus+
FM MODE  SUB MENU
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2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
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TV/VIDEO
AUX FM/AM DV D HDD
DISPLAYPOWERPOWER
PRO LOGIC
SHIFTSHIFT
HDD/DVDINPUT
PA G E
FM MODE  SUB MENU
STATUS
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECKTV GUIDETV GUIDE
4
VCR Plus+
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
RETURN HOME
THEATER,TV
TV/VIDEO
W X CH
r s VOLUME
FUNCTIONS
Í POWER
Numbered 
buttons
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplay
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480I
Aspect 4:3 & 480P
TV ScreenChannel
Aspect 16:9 & 480P
Aspect 16:9 & 480I
4:316:9
Television operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
When other Panasonic products 
respond to this remote control
SETUP
Disc
Remote Control Code
Channel
Set UpPress “±” and “ENTER” togetherfor more than 2 seconds on the remote.
The unit’s remote control code
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HDD and disc information
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
∫Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon 
what you require.
§1You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available 
space does not increase after erasing.
§2Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.§3After finalizing the disc (➡page 35, 45).§4Only one is recorded (➡page 40, Select MTS).§5CPRM (➡page 45) compatible discs only.§6The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
[Note]
When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions 
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. 
Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is 
not necessary when recording a program (➡page 40).
∫Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position, 
you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the 
disc.
Play automatically starts when inserted in the 
unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the 
session or finalize the disc after recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the 
condition of the recording.
≥The producer of the material can control how discs are played. So 
you may not always be able to control play as described in these 
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 45, Finalize)
≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥DV D - RO M , DV D - RW,  iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, 
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
Continued on next page
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
Type LogoIndicated in 
these 
instructionsInstructions
Hard disk drive (HDD)
≥80 GB–[HDD]
Temporary storage
≥You can record up to 142 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡page 13, Recording modes and 
approximate recording times).
≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡page 13).
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer 
(dub) a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from 
the HDD. (➡page 45).
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm 
(5z)
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)[RAM]
Re-writable discs for backup use
≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record 
or play continuously on two sides.] (➡page 13, Recording modes and approximate 
recording times).
≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡page 13).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) 
are commercially available.
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM 
(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡page 45). You cannot 
transfer (dub) a recorded title.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24 k recording speed by using a high speed recording 
compatible disc (➡page 31).
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)[DVD-R]
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)
≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode].
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) 
(➡page 35, 45).
≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32 k recording speed by using a high speed recording 
compatible disc (➡page 31).
(±:Possible, t:Impossible)DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable±t
Edit±§1
Play on other players
±
§2±§3
Recording both Main and SAP of 
MTS broadcast±
t§4
Recording broadcasts that allow 
one copy±§5t
Recording 16:9 aspect picture±§6
PROTECT
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc
typeLogoIndicated in 
these 
instructionsInstructions
DVD-
Audio[DVD-A]High fidelity music discs
DVD-
Video[DVD-V]High quality movie and music 
discs
Video 
CD[VCD]Recorded music and video 
(including CD-R/RW)
Audio 
CD[CD]Recorded audio and music 
(including CD-R/RW)
–CD-R and CD-RW with music 
recorded in MP3 (➡page 23)
Discs that cannot be played
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HDD and disc information
∫How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, 
where available).
≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc 
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static 
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 
(rented discs, etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart 
shapes.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its 
long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very 
special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important video content to a DVD disc as 
backup.
∫The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand 
vibration/shock or dust
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some 
content may become damaged and play and recording may no 
longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the 
unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug from the 
household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure the content, 
during recording or play, may be damaged.
∫The HDD is a temporary storage device
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. 
Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing, 
or for saving to a DVD disc. 
∫Immediately save (backup) all content as soon 
as you feel there may be problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, strange sounds or problems 
with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this 
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD 
may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of 
problem, save all content to the DVD disc.
Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is 
unrecoverable.
∫HDD recording time remaining
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression 
system to vary recorded data segments to match video data 
segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of 
time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted 
titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a 
play list will not increase the amount of time.)
∫When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the display
The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to 
extend the life of the HDD.
≥Press [HDD] to activate.
≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away 
because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.
≥If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode 
after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When 
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.
Disc handling
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
∫Setup precautions
≥Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan 
and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.
≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to 
vibration or impact.
≥Do not place on anything that 
generates heat like a video cassette 
recorder, etc.
≥Do not place in an area often subject to 
temperature changes.
≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur. 
Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a 
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. 
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.
≥Conditions where condensation may occur
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving 
from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, 
or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air 
directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during 
operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on 
the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD 
heads, etc.
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
–During the rainy season.
≥In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit 
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until 
condensation is gone.
∫Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or 
breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, 
etc. gets inside the unit.
∫While operating
≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The 
HDD may become damaged.)
≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC 
outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or 
movement due to rotation is normal.
∫When moving the unit
1Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the 
display.)
2Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.
3Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 
2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. 
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating 
for a short time.)
∫Indemnity concerning recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages 
directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss 
of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any 
content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, 
the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made 
to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
This unit
VCR
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