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”.
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...
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. To order accessories, contact 1-800-833-9626. ∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7721KL0) ∏ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6CA00001) The remote control ∫ Batteries R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on ( page 10) Input select (L1, L2, L3 or DV) ( page 41) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Enter numbers Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Show Top menu/Direct Navigator page 24, 32) Show sub menu ( page 32)
STEP Connection ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Television Cable TV box Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
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≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connection with a television and video cassette recorder The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. Change the video input appropriately on the television.
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STEP Connection Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder ≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or channel information.
Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier’s rear panel Audio cable To OUT1 or OUT2 If the antenna connector doesn’t match Other antenna connections to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead connection to minimize signal loss.
STEP Setting up the TV Guide On Screen POWER Í/I SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY SETUP SETUP Info DUBBING After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing...
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The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times. Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09? –If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes”...
Point the remote control at the television SD/PC While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the PAGE code with the numbered buttons. AUDIO Manufacturer and Code No. CM SKIP Panasonic SLOW/SEARCH National QUASAR PLAY/x1.3 FISHER FUNCTIONS GOLDSTAR 3,4,2,1...
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control 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.
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) [DVD-R] ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. 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.
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PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit ( ≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Structure of folders displayed by this unit The following can be displayed on this unit.
Recording television programs HDD, DVD indicator SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER Time Slip indicator DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP...
“EP (8H)”. [Note] When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. FR (Flexible Recording Mode) The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 16. [HDD] [RAM] Playing while you are recording You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY TIME SLIP...
Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 19. Manually programming timer recordings Press [PROG/CHECK]. MESSAGES SCHEDULE FAVORITES RECORD SET TIMER Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Sat 3:00pm Bull house Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly Sat 4:00pm Baseball Press [CHAPTER] (Green). Date : 4 / 1 / 04 Start Time :...
Press [ENTER]. MESSAGES SCHEDULE LISTINGS FAVORITES RECORD Sat 1:00pm NWBG Once NWBG REMOVE FREQUENCY INFO. 1:00 1:55 Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly 4:00pm Baseball Once Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings. ≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the unit.
Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 19. Press [TV GUIDE]. Video window Navigation menu SCHEDULE 8:00PM TODAY TODAY Last Channel Panel Ads NWGB 8:00 8:30 FAVORITES NWBG ducation ANiMe Network Icons Stereo Closed caption Re-run Programs are categorized by color.
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SETUP screen The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings, customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On Screen system’s start-up pattern. ∫ “Change system settings” menu–Access to the TV Guide On Screen system setup screen You can also verify any information entered during setup, or completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On Screen 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Change system settings”...
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs HDD, DVD indicator SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY...
Operations during play Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Stop Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Press [;].
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Create chapters page 32, Title/Chapter) [HDD] [RAM] Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO]. [HDD] [RAM] [VCD] LR>L>R ^---------------} e.g., “L R”...
Using menus to play MP3 DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TV GUIDE TIME SLIP SETUP...
Playing still pictures PC card slot SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER HDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator SD card slot DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU...
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB page 15). Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. ≥Each time you press [SD/PC]: SD card drive ,". PC card drive ≥On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT] several times.
Using on-screen menus and Status messages DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU DISPLAY PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER On-screen menus Press [DISPLAY].
Play menu–Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat play ≥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] ≥Track...
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Creating, editing and playing play lists DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] You can arrange the chapters ( page 32) to create a play list.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. To start play Press [ENTER]. To edit Step 4. PLAY LIST Play List View Create 10/27 Mon 0:30...
Editing still pictures DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY SETUP ERASE [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB page 15).
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc. ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER DUBBING...
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3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and press [ENTER]. ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] ( Multiple editing). ≥To show other pages ( below) ≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list ( Press [3, 4] to select “SET”...
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Refer to the control reference on page 38. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R [DVD-V] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred (dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time. ≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer (dubbing) are also recorded.
Recording from a video cassette recorder DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT SD/PC PAGE AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP...
Transferring (dubbing) still pictures CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB page 15).
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL PICTURES [SD] or [PC] > [HDD] or [RAM] Preparation Press [SD/PC] to select the source drive. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “COPY ALL PICTURES” and press [ENTER]. Copy All Pictures (JPEG) Copy from SD card...
HDD, disc and card setting DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB page 15).
This will render the disc unusable. ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may not display. Before...
Entering text DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [PC] You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
Changing the unit’s settings DVD POWER Í DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY...
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Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Disc Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Continued Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password. Recording Time in EP Mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
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Tabs Menus Audio Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( Continued ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 47. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped 1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about five seconds.
Channel captions You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. ≥You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed. Press [SETUP].
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. ≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
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TV Guide On Screen system ≥Yes. The TV Guide On Screen Does the TV Guide On Screen system work with analog and digital boxes. cable TV boxes? ≥Select “Change system settings” in “SETUP” in the Navigation menu of the TV Guide I have relocated, changed my television reception system or cable On Screen...
Error messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot play. Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot play back on this DVD- Recorder. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. Error has occurred.
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, go to http://www.panasonic.com/broadcast. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
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≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the program.
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≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording. ≥When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, the sound of the disc...
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≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD- RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
Play (Continued) ≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. Alternative soundtrack and ≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages. subtitles cannot be selected. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
HDD to the SLEEP mode. ∫ 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.
Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included accesso- ries with new or refurbished parts, free of charge in the USA...
U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company, Unit company of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.