Panasonic DIGA DMR-E75V Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DIGA DMR-E75V Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

DMR-E75V
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
VQT0N07
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder DMR-E75V Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. VQT0N07...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Use Contents Before Use Contents ...2 Warning and Important Information ...4 Control reference guide ...6 ≥Remote control ...6 ≥Batteries ...7 ≥Use ...7 ≥Main unit ...7 ≥The unit’s display...8 Connections...9 ≥Connections 1 ...9 ≥Connections 2 ...9 Setting Up ...10 ≥Preset Download ...10 ≥Auto-Setup ...10 TV operation ...11 Remote Setting ...11...
  • Page 3 Before Use (^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ) Before Use Inserting video cassette ...50 Video cassette information ...50 ≥Video cassettes ...50 ≥Video cassette care...50 ≥Maintenance...50 Setting Up ...50 ≥Fine Tuning ...50 Playback Playing a video cassette ...51 Fast-forward/Rewind...51 Cue/Review Playback...51 Jet Search...51 Still playback...51 Slow-motion play ...51 Jet Rewind ...51 S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) ...52...
  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before Use Warning and Important Information 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.
  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Before Use ª Important Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. ª For your safety Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously damage it.
  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Before Use Control reference guide ∫ Remote control DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU (10) PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS (11) (12) (13) VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC (14) EXT LINK AUDIO (15) (16)
  • Page 7: Batteries

    Before Use ∫ 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.
  • Page 8: The Unit's Display

    Before Use ∫ The unit’s display Common to DVD/VHS [A] Main display ≥Current time ≥VHS recording and play counter ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc. [B] Dubbing direction indicator [C] Main display ≥Current time ≥Disc recording and play counter ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc. (1) Tape speed indicator (l 53) ≥SP: When recording or playing in the Normal mode.
  • Page 9: Connections

    ≥Q Link offers a range of convenient functions. For example, downloading of the tuning positions of all available TV stations into your unit’s memory if you connect the unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). ≥Following systems from other manufacturers have similar function with Q Link from Panasonic. - List of registered trade marks: Q Link (Panasonic), DATA LOGIC (Metz), Easy Link (Philips), Megalogic (Grundig), SMARTLINK (Sony) ≥For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
  • Page 10: Setting Up

    ≥Downloading is complete when you see the TV picture. Hint ≥If you have a Panasonic TV, starting downloading will automatically display “Download from TV”. If you have a different TV, however, “Download from TV” may not appear. Select the AV input on your TV to see “Download from TV”.
  • Page 11: Tv Operation

    FERGUSON MIVAR GOLDSTAR/LG 31 ª Switching to the AV input on your Panasonic TV ≥Press [AV] to switch to the AV input. Each press of [AV] switches between “TV reception” and “AV input(s)”. Remote Setting If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).
  • Page 12: Connecting Amplifier Or System Component

    Before Use Connecting amplifier or system component ∫ Connecting a digital amplifier or system component Connect an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. (l 16) ≥Use an optical digital audio cable. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (l 44). ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
  • Page 13: Connecting An External Device

    Before Use Connecting an external device When connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front of the unit Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Television With Component Video Input Terminals

    Before Use Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD or plasma TV compatible with progressive video. (1) Television with COMPONENT Component video VIDEO IN input terminals (not supplied) (2) Component video...
  • Page 15: Discs

    ≥DVD-RAMs recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible players. ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-RAM, which is confirmed the compatibility with this unit. ≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be the same as that of the originals.
  • Page 16: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    Before Use Discs that cannot be played ≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this unit or “ALL” ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iR...
  • Page 17: Disc Handling

    Before Use Disc handling ∫ 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]...
  • Page 18: Playback

    Playback Playing discs DVD/VHS Í DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT :, 9 SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3, 4, 2, 1 TOP MENU 2;, ;1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC EXT LINK AUDIO...
  • Page 19: Fast Forward And Rewind-Search

    Playback Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] During play Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH]. ≥Press and hold [:/6] or [5/9] on the DVD main unit. ≥There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed.
  • Page 20: Changing Audio During Play

    Playback DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC AUDIO EXT LINK AUDIO Preparation ≥Press [DVD].
  • Page 21: Using The Tree Screen To Find A Group

    Playback ∫ Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed Press [1] to display the tree screen. Selected Group Number/Total Tree G 1 / 15 MENU Group Number ≥If the group has no track, “– –” MP3_MUSIC TOTAL My favorite...
  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording DVD/VHS Í DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET SKIP/INDEX STOP ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY VHS REC REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. Playing while you are recording [RAM] Hint...
  • Page 23: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording Recording TV programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. ≥DVD-RAM/DVD-R has limitations on recording (l 15). ≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥If there is no space left on the recording drive, you will need to erase unwanted programmes (l 31) or use a new disc.
  • Page 24: Playing/Recording The Vhs While Recording

    Recording DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC µ DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC AUDIO EXT LINK AUDIO EXT LINK Preparation...
  • Page 25: Direct Tv Recording

    Recording While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 49) Select “FLEXIBLE REC” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. Press FLEXIBLE REC [3, 4, 2, 1] to Recording in FR mode set the Maximum rec. time recording time. Set rec. time ≥You can also set Start the recording time...
  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET SKIP/INDEX STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY PROG/CHECK VHS REC REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO [RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. Preparation ≥Release protection (disc l 28, cartridge l 15).
  • Page 27: Check, Change Or Delete Programmes

    Timer Recording Press [ENTER] when you have finished making changes. ≥To continue programming: Select “New Timer Programme” and repeat steps 2, 3, and 4. Press [ , TIMER]. ≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display. The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD (“...
  • Page 28: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations DISC MANAGEMENT DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ≥Release protection (disc l below, cartridge l 15). [RAM] ≥Press [DVD].
  • Page 29: Format Disc

    Advanced Operations 1 Format Disc [RAM] Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER]. Select “Start”...
  • Page 30: Entering Text

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET SKIP/INDEX :, 9 STOP ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY VHS REC REC MODE Entering text [RAM] [DVD-R] You can: ≥Title discs with the DISC MANAGEMENT in the FUNCTIONS window (l 28).
  • Page 31: Using The Direct Navigator

    Advanced Operations Using the Direct Navigator [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on. ≥Press [DVD]. Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM] (l 34, l 39, “Create Chapter”) Title Chapter...
  • Page 32: Properties

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS SKIP/INDEX :, 9 STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY VHS REC REC MODE 1 Properties [RAM] [DVD-R] Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown. 1 Edit Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].
  • Page 33 Advanced Operations 11 Partial Erase [RAM] The specified parts of the title are erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check the title carefully before erasing. Press [ENTER] DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Erase DVD-RAM at the start point and end point of the section you want to erase.
  • Page 34: Chapter View

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS SKIP/INDEX :, 9 STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY VHS REC REC MODE 1 Chapter View Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter. ≥To start play l Press [ENTER].
  • Page 35: Using Play List

    Advanced Operations Using play list [RAM] You can create a play list by gathering your favourite chapters (l 31) from your recordings. You can also edit the created play lists. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Play list Chapter Chapter ≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data. ≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.
  • Page 36: Playing Play Lists

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX :, 9 STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC ∫...
  • Page 37: Edit

    Advanced Operations 1 Edit Edit Sub menu displayed. Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER]. 11 Create Refer to “Creating play lists”. (l 35) 11 Copy (Multiple editing is possible. l 36) Select “Copy” with [2] and press [ENTER]. Copy this PLAY LIST ? Copy SELECT...
  • Page 38: Chapter View

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX :, 9 STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC 1 Chapter View Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter.
  • Page 39: Add Chapter

    Advanced Operations 11 Add Chapter Refer to “Creating play lists”, step 4–7. (l 35) 11 Move Chapter Press PLAY LIST Move Chapter [3, 4, 2, 1] to DVD-RAM 10/27 MON 10:00 select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER]. Previous ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 40: Using Display Menus

    Advanced Operations Using DISPLAY menus DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS DISPLAY VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC EXT LINK AUDIO [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit.
  • Page 41: Play Menu

    Advanced Operations 1 Play menu [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] Disc Repeat Play Play Picture Sound Repeat play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Title,.Chapter,.OFF ^--------------------------J [VCD] [CD] Track,.All,.OFF ^-------------------J [DVD-A] [MP3] Track,.Group,.OFF ^--------------------------J...
  • Page 42: Various Settings

    Various Settings DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS OUTPUT Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC Changing the unit’s settings Preparation ≥Press [DVD].
  • Page 43: Summary Of Settings

    Various Settings Summary of settings This description shows the settings for this unit. For details on menu operation (l 42). ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ≥ is effective settings in both DVD and VHS. ≥ is effective settings in DVD only. ∫...
  • Page 44 Various Settings ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ∫ Picture Comb Filter Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”. [On] [Off] Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.
  • Page 45 Various Settings ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ∫ Display On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically. [Automatic] [Off] Grey Background Select whether to show the grey background, normally shown when TV reception is poor. [On] [Off] FL Display Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
  • Page 46: Channel Settings

    Various Settings Channel Settings DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC EXT LINK AUDIO VHS REC REC MODE...
  • Page 47: Adding, Deleting, And Moving Channels

    Various Settings 1 Adding, deleting, and moving channels Select “Manual” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired TV station and press the [A], [B], [C] buttons to select “Delete”, “Add”, “Move”. To delete a programme Manual Tuning position “Delete”: Pos Name...
  • Page 48: Clock Settings

    Various Settings Clock Settings DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC EXT LINK AUDIO 1 Auto Clock Setting This function is not available in Australia.
  • Page 49: Functions Window

    Various Settings FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. FUNCTIONS DVD-RAM Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recording TIMER RECORDING Dubbing FLEXIBLE REC Edit Setting SETUP ENTER RETURN ≥Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
  • Page 50: Vhs

    Before Use Inserting video cassette Facing up the surface from which you can see a roll of tape, Insert a video cassette ≥This unit automatically is turned on. ∫ To eject a video cassette For main unit. ≥Press [<, EJECT] on the main unit. For remote control.
  • Page 51: Playback

    Playback Playing a video cassette DVD/VHS Í VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS TRACKING/V-LOCK CREATE CREATE CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT CHAPTER CHAPTER SLOW/ SKIP/INDEX SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY...
  • Page 52: S-Vhs Quasi Playback (Sqpb)

    Playback DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX :, 9 STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS µ VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO EXT LINK Preparation ≥Press [VHS].
  • Page 53: Recording

    Recording Recording TV programmes Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. (l 50) Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel. To select with the numeric buttons: [0] )[5] e.g., “5”: [1] )[5] “15”: ≥If you keep pressing one of these buttons, the channels changes quickly.
  • Page 54: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS Numeric Buttons CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS PROG/CHECK VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.
  • Page 55: Tape Speed Auto Change Function

    Timer Recording Turn the unit off when you do not play or record on DVD. ≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on, the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed. ∫...
  • Page 56: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO Preparation ≥Press [VHS].
  • Page 57: Quick Erase

    Advanced Operations QUICK ERASE You can delete a cassette contents all at once. Preparation ≥Press [VHS]. ≥Insert a recorded video cassette. Insert a cassette that you want to delete the cassette contents. While stopped, Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the VHS FUNCTIONS on the screen.
  • Page 58: Dubbing From Vhs

    Advanced Operations Dubbing from VHS DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE ∫ CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO ∫ One Touch Dubbing (VHS l DVD) [RAM] [DVD-R] With one stroke of the button, programmes are automatically dubbed onto the disc°...
  • Page 59: Manual Dubbing (Vhs L Dvd)

    Advanced Operations ∫ Manual Dubbing (VHS l DVD) [RAM] [DVD-R] You can specify the position to start dubbing the programme recorded on the tape to the disc. ≥The available discs for dubbing from the tape are DVD-RAM and non-finalized DVD-R. ≥Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be dubbed.
  • Page 60: Dubbing From Dvd

    Advanced Operations Dubbing from DVD DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS SKIP/INDEX :, 9 CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT STOP PAUSE ∫ µ DIRECT NAVIGATOR VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO ∫ One Touch Dubbing (DVD l VHS) With one stroke of the button, all of contents in the disc°...
  • Page 61: Manual Dubbing (Dvd L Vhs)

    Advanced Operations ∫ Manual Dubbing (DVD l VHS) You can specify the position to start dubbing the programme recorded on the disc to the tape. ≥The available discs for dubbing source are discs without copy guard. Most of DVD-Videos are copy-guarded to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the following procedure.
  • Page 62: Recording From An External Device

    Advanced Operations DVD/VHS DIRECT TV REC DVD/VHS CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT SKIP/INDEX STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS µ VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC REC MODE EXT LINK AUDIO 1 DVD...
  • Page 63: Glossary

    Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic television with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Linear PCM (LPCM) These are uncompressed digital signals.
  • Page 64 Helpful Hints Title/Chapter (DVD-Video) DVD-Video are divided into large sections (titles) and smaller sections (chapters). The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers. Example (1) Title 1 (2) Title 2 (3) Chapter 1 (4) Chapter 2 (5) Chapter 3 Q Link (This function is not available unless you connect TV...
  • Page 65: Frequently Asked Questions

    The television has a Scart terminal and component video input terminal. Which terminal should I connect with? ≥All Panasonic television that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals Is my TV progressive output compatible? Disc Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio ≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4”...
  • Page 66: Error Messages

    Helpful Hints Error messages ∫ Common Operation X HOLD ∫ DVD On the TV Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles recorded.
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Guide

    Helpful Hints Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, check the below items. If you have doubt about the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer. ∫ Common Power ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC outlet. No power ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.
  • Page 68 Helpful Hints Picture TV reception worsens after connecting the unit. The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. Picture is distorted. The TV screen is distorted when switching the DVD/VHS output. Recording, Timer recording, Dubbing, External input Timer recording does not work properly.
  • Page 69: Dvd

    Helpful Hints ∫ DVD DVD Picture ≥Go to “Display” in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages”. Status messages do not appear. Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. ≥Go to “Display” in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Grey Background”. The grey background does not appear.
  • Page 70: Vhs

    ≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded. ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥If the power breaks down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Helpful Hints Specifications Power Supply: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Mass: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Recording format: DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-Video format Video: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording disc: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB...
  • Page 72 -6 dBV Pin jack: -6 dBV Output ° SCART: -6 dBV SCART: -6 dBV DVD/VHS COMMON Pin jack: -6 dBV ° Output impedance of each output terminal is less than 1 kohm. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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