Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theatre System Sc Ht1500 Operating Instructions

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Operations during play
Stop
Press [∫].The stopped position is memorized.
“PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct 
Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Pa usePress [;].Press again to restart play.
Search
Press [6] or [5].≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.
You can turn off the sound during search (➡page 40, “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3”).
Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]
Skip Press [:] or [9].≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
Starting from a 
selected item
Press the numbered buttons.e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5][HDD] [CD] (MP3 discs only) 5:  [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5] 15:  [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
[DVD-A] Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡right)
5: [5]
≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television 
➡right) with some discs.
Quick View
[HDD] [RAM]
The play speed can be increased 
without distorting the audio.
Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).≥Press again to return to normal speed.
≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3” (➡page 40).
Slow-motion
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion 
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused, press [6] or [5].≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.
Frame-by-frame
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion 
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused, press [2;] or [;1].≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
Repeat play
This function works only when the 
elapsed play time is displayed.
Press [SHIFT]r[REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.≥All[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)
≥Chapter[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
≥Group[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)
≥PL (Play list)[HDD] [RAM]
≥Title[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
≥Tr a c k[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]
Select “OFF” to cancel.
Displaying the 
television image as a 
picture-in-picturePress [TIME SLIP].The unit displays the television image as a 
picture-in-picture.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel.
≥The blue background does not appear on the 
receiving screen even if you select “On” from 
the “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu 
(➡page 41).
Skipping the specified 
time (Time Slip)
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2Press [3,4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Play skips the specified time.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.
CM Skip
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Play restarts from approximately a 
minute later.
Press [CM SKIP].
DVDR -
AM
PLAY
Play images
Current receiving images
≥You can change the channel being received by 
pressing [WXCH].
≥You cannot change the channel being received 
while recording.
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Playing discs
Refer to the control reference on page 20.
Press [AUDIO].
[HDD] [RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
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≥When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM: 
MAIN()SAP[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the 
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack 
language (➡page 24, Sound track).
e.g., English is selected.
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡page 40).
≥When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” (➡page 40).
1Reduce the volume and connect the 
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo
2Adjust headphone volume with 
[VOLUME DOWN, UP].
≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
[Note]
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing 
damage.
Editing operations during play
Erase
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [ERASE].
2 Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).
Create chapters
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [CHAPTER].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
≥You cannot divide while recording or transferring (dubbing).
Changing audio during play
e.g., “L R” is selected
PLAY
L R
DVD-RAM
Sound track1 ENGÎ Digital  3/2.1ch
Using headphones
AUX HDD DVDFM /AM
OPEN / CLOSE
UP DOWN VOLUMEINPUT SELECTORREC
TIME SLIPTUNEPOWERCH CHPULL-OPEN
PHONES
VOLUME
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Using menus to play MP3
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio 
recording that are finalized (➡page 45) on a computer. Files are 
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and 
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group
appears.
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].While the file list is displayed
1Press [1] while a track is highlighted 
to display the tree screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a group 
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
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VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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AUDIO
CH SELECTRETURN
ERASEREC MODETIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
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
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECKTV GUIDETV GUIDE
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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AUDIO
CH SELECTRETURN
ERASEREC MODETIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
REPEAT
MUTINGS W. LEVEL
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
TOP MENU
Numbered 
buttons
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter 
004 Metal Glue 
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
009 Velvet  Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
Next Prev.
1
1    :  My favorite
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10  TOTAL              TRACK                         TREEG            1
T             1
TOTAL        1/111
MENU
0   –   9No.
GROUP No.
Selected group
G: Group no.
T: Track no. in the group
TOTAL: Track no./Total 
tracks in all 
groups
Using the tree screen to find a group
Tips for making MP3 discs
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for 
extended formats).
≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥Compatible sampling rate:
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.
≥Depending on recording, some items may not be playable.
≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still 
pictures or sessions.
≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on 
a computer.
Naming folders and files
≥MP3 files must have the 
extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥At the time of recording, give 
folder and file names a 3-digit 
numeric prefix in the order you 
want them to play (this may not 
work at times).
≥English alphabets and Arabic 
numerals are displayed 
correctly. Other characters may 
not be displayed correctly.
TREEG  7/25    001 My favorite
        001 Brazilian pops
        002 Chinese pops
        003 Czech pops
        004 Hungarian pops
        005 Liner notes
        006 Japanese pops
        
007 Mexican pops        008 Philippine pops
        009 Swedish pops
            001 Momoko
    002 Standard number
        001 Piano solo
        002 Vocal
MENU
No.
G             8
T            14
TOTAL       40/111
MP3 music
0   –   9You cannot select groups 
that contain no compatible 
files. Selected group no. /Total groups
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed 
as group number.
002 group
001001 (folder=group)
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
003 group
001track.mp3 (file=track)
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
e.g.,
Root
Order of play
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Using on-screen menus and Status messages
1Press [DISPLAY].
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, 
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you 
cannot select or change.
2Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
§You may have to use the menus (➡page 20) on the disc to make 
changes.
≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot 
change when there is no recording.
Audio attribute
Language
On-screen menus
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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CH SELECTRETURN
ERASEREC MODETIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
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
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECKTV GUIDETV GUIDE
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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CH SELECTRETURN
ERASEREC MODETIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
REPEAT
MUTINGS W. LEVEL
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+
DISPLAY
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
STATUS
Disc
VideoAudio
PlaySound track
Subtitle1
Audio channel
OFF
L R Î Digital   2/0 ch
Menu Item Setting
Disc menu–Setting the disc content
Sound track§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The disc’s audio attributes appear.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Select the audio and language (➡below, Audio attribute, 
Language).
Subtitle
§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off 
information)
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡below, 
Language).
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this 
unit. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, 
turn the subtitles off.
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [VCD]
➡page 22, Changing audio during play
Angle
§ [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
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.
≥RANDOM: Plays in random order.
≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.
PBC (Playback control ➡page 45) [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
¢: Others
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Repeat play 
Refer to page 21, Repeat play.
§Only when you have selected “480P” in “TV Type” (➡page 8).Status messages appear on the television during operation to show 
the condition of the unit.
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
≥Displayed information are examples.
Play menu–Change the play sequence
Video menu–Change the picture quality
Picture
≥Normal:Default setting
≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
≥Fine:  Details are sharper
≥Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
≥User: You can make further adjustments.
Contrast
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of 
the picture.
Brightness
Brightens the picture.
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal 
lines.
Color
Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.
Gamma
Increases the brightness of the center ranges to improve 
detail and contrast in dark scenes.
3D NR
Reduces overall noise.
Integrated DNR
Reduces mosaic noise and character smudging.
MPEG-DNR (When any item other than “User” is selected)
You can turn the recommended settings for 3D NR and 
Integrated DNR on and off.
Progressive
§ (➡page 45)
Select “ON” to enable progressive output.
≥Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed.
Transfer
§ [When “Progressive” (➡above) is set to “ON”.]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit 
the type of material being played (➡page 45, Film and 
video).
≥Auto1 (normal):
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and 
appropriately converts it.
≥Auto2:Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content 
in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. 
(Picture distortion may occur depending on the 
content)
≥Video:Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the 
video content is distorted.
Audio menu–Change the sound effect
Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(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.
Status messages
0:50  XP 6/8 10:15 PM
π T2     0:05.14  XP
π T1     0:00.10  SPRemain     π
REC
LR
DVD REC
HDD
PLAY
Recording mode
No displayAvailable recording time 
and recording mode
Play position within the title
Title number and elapsed time during playHDD/Disc indication
Recording or play status/input 
channel
Audio type
Title number and elapsed time during recording Date and timeRecording drive/
Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator
Used HDD space
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EDITING &
TRANSFERRING
Editing titles/chapters
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc
[HDD]
–Titles: 500
–Chapters: Approximately 1000 per title
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[RAM] [DVD-R]
–Titles: 99
–Chapters: Approximately 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[Note]
≥Once erased, divided or shortened, it cannot be restored to its 
original state. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot edit during recording, chasing play or transferring 
(dubbing), etc.
≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g. 
dividing a title, etc).Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (cartridge ➡page 9, disc➡page 35). [RAM]
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title.
3Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “Chapter View”
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit ➡ Step 5.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡above)
5Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Title View.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To return to the previous scree
Press [RETURN]. Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [HDD] [RAM]
(➡page 22, Create chapters, ➡page 27, Divide Chapter)
You can change the order of chapters and create a play list. 
[HDD] [RAM]
≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing 
(➡page 35). [DVD-R]
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VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
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
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECKTV GUIDETV GUIDE
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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CH SELECTRETURN
ERASEREC MODETIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORFUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TESTCM SKIP
REPEAT
MUTINGS W. LEVEL
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 1
RETURN SUB MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATOR
: 9; HDD, DVD
ChapterTitle
Start End
Chapter Chapter Chapter ChapterTitle
Editing titles/chapters and playing 
chapters
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
SelectPlayPrevious02/02NextSUB MENU
10 10/27 Mon
007008
8 10/27 Mon
- - - - - -- -
HDD
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Shorten
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title Enter NameProperties
Edit
Chapter View
Table DisplayErase
Refer to “Title 
operations”.
page 20, Direct Navigator appearance
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View
SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
08 8 10/27 Mon001--- --- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---
HDD
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Title View Erase Chapter
Refer to “Chapter 
operations”.
Title View 
screen
Chapter View 
screen
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EDITING &
TRANSFERRING
§ Multiple editing is possible.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Title operations
Erase§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.
Properties
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Enter Name
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]➡page 30, Entering text
Set up Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[HDD] [RAM]If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
Shorten
[HDD] [RAM]You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
1Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the 
section you want to erase.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
≥Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.
3Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. 
Change Thumbnail
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]You can change the image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the 
Title View.
1Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
2Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a 
thumbnail is shown.
3Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Divide Title
[HDD] [RAM]You can divide a title into two.
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the 
title.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].
To confirm the division point
Press [3,4] 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 [3,4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.
[Note]
≥The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (➡page 45) of the original title.
≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.
Properties
No.
CH Date01
4 6/20/2002Start
Rec time10:00 AM
2:15 (SP) WedDinosaur
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title V
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-- --
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten
Start
NextExit0:43.21
PLAY008End
- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -Start End
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
Change
Exit0:00.01
00:00.01Change
008HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
PREVIEW
ExitDivide
0:43.21
-- : -- . --Divide
HDD008PLAY
Chapter operations
Erase Chapter§
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
Divide Chapter
[HDD] [RAM]
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 
Combine Chapters
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2,1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Chapter
Divide
Exit0:43.21
PLAY008HDD
For quicker editing
≥Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (➡page 21) to find the desired point.
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.
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TRANSFERRING
Creating, editing and playing play lists
[HDD] [RAM]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc
–Play lists: 99
–Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[Note]
You cannot create or edit a play list while recording or while 
transferring (dubbing).
Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (cartridge ➡page 9, disc➡page 35). [RAM]
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Create” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select the source title 
and press [4].
≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then 
skip to step 6.
5Press [2,1] to select the chapter you 
want to add to a play list and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3] to cancel.
≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title. 
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Divide Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (➡page 27, Divide Chapter).
6Press [2,1] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.
≥Press [3] to select other source titles.
7Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. You can arrange the chapters (➡page 26) to create a play list.
Transferring (dubbing) (➡page 31) a play list will create a 
title.
≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much 
capacity.
≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data.
Creating play lists
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CANCEL
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FUNCTIONS HDD, DVD
SUB MENU
Title
ChapterTitle
Play listChapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Chapter Chapter
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
SETUP
DUBBING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC SPACE LEFT    52:00 SPPLAY LIST
TV GUIDEEPG
HDDDVD
PLAY LIST Play List View
Previous01/01Next
- - - - - -- - - - - -
Create
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
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Source Chapter
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001/001002
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HDD
PLAY LIST Create
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001--- --- ---
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Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
08 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
Press RETURN to exit.
HDD
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1Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 4.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 26)
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “Chapter View”
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 6.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 26)
6Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Play List View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters
PLAY LIST Play List View
SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
01
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HDD
Copy
Enter Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
Refer to “Play list 
operations”.
PLAY LIST Chapter View
SelectPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
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--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
Play
HDD
Move Chapter
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
Play List ViewAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”.
Play list operations
Erase§Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and 
press [ENTER].
Properties
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is 
shown.
Create➡page 28, Creating play lists
Copy§Press [2,1] to select “Copy” and press 
[ENTER].
Enter 
Name➡page 30, Entering text
Change 
Thumb-
nail➡page 27, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
Chapter➡page 28, Creating play lists, Step 4–6
Move 
Chapter
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
position to insert the chapter and press 
[ENTER].
Divide 
Chapter➡page 27, Divide Chapter
Combine 
Chapters➡page 27, Combine Chapters
Erase 
Chapter
§
➡page 27, Erase Chapter
Properties
No.
Chapters01
012Date
Time6/20/2002 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
PLAY LIST Move Chapter
Previous01/01Next
08 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
HDD
Play List View 
screen
Chapter View 
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Entering text
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown on some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character in the name field 
and press [;].
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 7th 
row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight 
“R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥To enter a space
Press [¢CANCEL] and press [ENTER].
3Press [∫] (SET).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
[Note[
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU 
after finalization (➡page 35). When entering a title name, the name 
that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Display in 
DVD-R TOP MENU” window. [HDD] [RAM]Characters
Title 64
Play list 64
Disc 64
[DVD-R]Characters
Title 44
Disc 40
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Numbered 
buttons
Title
Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 26.
Play list
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 29.
Disc
Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 34.
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