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Operating Instructions

DMR-E20
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
(For UK Customers Only)
RQT6037-B
EB GH

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  • Page 1: Dvd Video Recorder

    DVD Video Recorder Operating Instructions DMR-E20 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. (For UK Customers Only) RQT6037-B EB GH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the remote control to operate your TV ...... 10 Icons for disc information ............65 Television operation..............10 Icons for unit information............. 66 Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment Repeat play [A] ................67 with the remote control ............. 10 A-B repeat play [B] ..............67 Connections (with Scart leads) ..........

  • Page 3: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

  • Page 4: Warning And Important Information

    Warning and Important Information Notes on these instructions CAUTION! These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR described can also be performed with the main unit.

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) (8)(9)(10) (11) TIME SLIP REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE RETURN LINK WINDOW TIMER ENTER DV INPUT (17) (19) (21) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (18) (20) (22) (25) (27) (29) AV 4 AV1 [TV] S VIDEO VIDEO RF-IN...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Control reference guide (continued) Remote control (31) Page (31)TV channel buttons (TV, W, X) ........010 (32) (44) TV/AV...

  • Page 7: The Unit's Display

    Control reference guide (continued) The unit’s display Center circle Rotating (REC, PLAY): Rotating (PLAY): playing Rotating (REC): recording recording and playing simultaneously or Stopped (PLAY): play paused Stopped (REC): recording paused Time Slip is in progress (3) (4) (5) (6) (10) (11) (12)

  • Page 8: Discs

    ≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible players (including players manufactured by Panasonic). ≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts. ≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC signals or vice versa.

  • Page 9: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the LM-AB120E disc if the player is unable. (set of 3, LM-AB120E3) 4.7-GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. LM-AF120E http://www.matsushita-europe.com/ (For the United Kingdom) (set of 3, LM-AF120Q3) For your reference (For Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China) ≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording...

  • Page 10: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Your Tv

    By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic. Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same system for their remote controls, so if you operate them in the same place, the controls can be confused by SV/V+ the different pieces of equipment.

  • Page 11: Connections (With Scart Leads)

    ≥If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin scart socket that features ° [Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic. Y/C signal separation, set the “AV1 Output” to “S-Video” (see ° [DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz.

  • Page 12: Connections (With S-Video Cable)

    Connections (with S-Video cable) Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket. The conventional video sockets of DVD Recorder’s output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the disc. The S (Separate)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The connection with S-Video Cable can also be used for playback of any disc.

  • Page 13: Auto Setup (With Q Link Functions)

    FINISH Reference: ≥If you use a Panasonic Q Link TV and perform the operation step 1 above, starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically display the “Download” indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the “Download” indication may not appear.

  • Page 14: To Set Up This Vcr With An Existing Q Link Tv

    Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) (continued) TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE To Set Up this VCR with an existing Q Link TV Switch the TV on. Select the AV input on your TV. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN Switch the [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME...

  • Page 15: Video Plus+ Codes For Satellite Receivers/Cable Tv

    Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV For the United Kingdom: This unit is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The TV/AV Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected.

  • Page 16: Selecting Tv Screen Type

    Selecting TV screen type The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Preparation TV/AV ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 17: Playing Discs

    Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [Í Í Í Í ] to turn the unit on. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc. ≥Insert inside the tray’s guides. ∫...

  • Page 18: Starting Play From Where You Stopped It (Resume Function)

    Playing discs (continued) When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [VCD] Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations depend on the disc. TV/AV Press the numeric buttons to select an item, or move the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].

  • Page 19: Fast Forward And Rewind-Search

    Playing discs (continued) Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play DVD-RAM Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH]. • • • • [6]: backward [5]: forward TV/AV ≥There are five search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ≥The search speed is maintained when you release the button.

  • Page 20: Skipping

    Playing discs (continued) Skipping [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 88) and chapters (page 88) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a programme and start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped is called a “programme”.

  • Page 21: Manual Skip

    Playing discs (continued) Manual Skip [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only RETURN WINDOW ENTER You can skip commercials easily with this feature. Preparation 1·2 Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. TV/AV During play OPEN/CLOSE Press [MANUAL SKIP]. Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Selecting an amount of time to skip —...

  • Page 22: Changing Audio

    Playing discs (continued) Changing audio [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] TV/AV Remote control only OPEN/CLOSE You can change the audio being received or played with the following procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN During reception or play TOP WINDOW STATUS Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

  • Page 23: Programme Play

    Playing discs (continued) Programme play [CD] [VCD] TV/AV You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “ PROGRAMME PLAY” and press TOP WINDOW STATUS [ENTER].

  • Page 24: Random Play

    Playing discs (continued) Random play [CD] [VCD] TV/AV The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “ RANDOM PLAY” and press TOP WINDOW STATUS [ENTER].

  • Page 25: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] 4 3 5 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [Í] to turn the unit on. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc. ≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides. ≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space available.

  • Page 26: Recording Modes

    Recording television programmes (continued) ªRecording modes For example, with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM High quality pictures, approximately one hour recording. RETURN WINDOW ENTER Standard quality pictures than LP, approximately two hours recording. Better quality pictures than EP, approximately four hours recording. Lesser picture quality than LP, but capable of a maximum of six hours recording.
  • Page 27 Recording television programmes (continued) ªTo immediately record the same TV programme that you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) TIME SLIP This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE viewing on the TV.

  • Page 28: Playing While You Are Recording

    Playing while you are recording Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording— Follow-on play [A] TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE [RAM] You can start play from the beginning of a programme while continuing to record it. PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Preparation TOP WINDOW...

  • Page 29: Checking The Recording During Recording (Time Slip) [A]

    Playing while you are recording (continued) Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) [A] [RAM] You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously. RETURN WINDOW ENTER Preparation...

  • Page 30: Using The Top Window

    Using the top window About the top window Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled with icons. The examples TV/AV show the top window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being used.
  • Page 31 Using the top window (continued) ª Top window icons PLAY LIST DISC INFORMATION [RAM] (page 58) Play Scenes: [RAM] (page 57) Playing Play Lists: [RAM] [DVD-R] (page 41) Enter Title: [RAM] (page 58, 59, 60) Edit Scenes: [RAM] (page 42) Disc Protection: [RAM] (page 61) PL Copy:...

  • Page 32: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Using Video Plus+ Codes to make timer recording (For the United Kingdom) [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV Remote control only You can easily programme the unit to make a timer recording of a programme by entering the OPEN/CLOSE programme’s Video Plus+ Codes, which can be found in the television sections of newspapers or in television guides.
  • Page 33 Timer recording (continued) ªTo put the unit on recording standby Press [Á, TIMER REC]. Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display. TV/AV ªFlexible recording mode (FR) OPEN/CLOSE ≥The unit automatically selects a recording mode between “XP” and “EP” that will enable the timer recording to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.
  • Page 34 Timer recording (continued) ªUsing PDC to Control Start and End Time of Recording (For the United Kingdom) PDC stands for Programme Delivery control. If a TV programme, for example a football game runs longer than scheduled, is shortened or starts earlier or later, this function synchronizes the recording start and stop with the actual broadcasting start and stop of the TV programme.

  • Page 35: Manual Programming

    Timer recording (continued) Manual programming [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV Remote control only OPEN/CLOSE You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programmes). Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly. 2·3 ≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the programme you are going to ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN...
  • Page 36 Timer recording (continued) Press [ENTER] when you have finished making changes. ≥To continue programming:Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4. TV/AV Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. OPEN/CLOSE ªFlexible recording mode (FR) ≥The unit automatically selects a recording mode between “XP” and “EP” that will enable the timer recording to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.

  • Page 37: To Check Programmes

    Timer recording (continued) To check programmes Press [PROG/CHECK]. TV/AV The Timer Programme List screen appears. OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS Icon explanations FRAME TV ASPECT TV/TEXT W The programme contents are repeated in another programme. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ¥...

  • Page 38: Recording From A Video Cassette Player

    Recording from a video cassette player When connected to non-DV equipment [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or video camera OPEN/CLOSE connected to the input terminals. Preparation ≥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 39 Recording from a video cassette player (continued) DV Source Audio Mode for Bilingual Selection REC&Output AUDIO (page 8) DV Input for DVD-R L ch R ch STEREO1 STEREO STEREO2 L1+L2 R1+R2 STEREO1 Bilingual STEREO2 *L1+L2 *R1+R2 STEREO1 STEREO STEREO2 L1+L2 R1+R2 STEREO1 Bilingual...

  • Page 40: Entering Titles

    Entering titles [RAM] [DVD-R] You can: ≥Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the Top Window (page 41). TV/AV ≥Title programmes with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 49). OPEN/CLOSE ≥Or title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen (page 63). Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 41: Disc Information

    DISC INFORMATION About DISC INFORMATION [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV ≥You can give discs titles — Enter Title ≥You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM— Disc Protection OPEN/CLOSE ≥You can format DVD-RAM — Format ≥You can finalize DVD-R so they can be played on compatible DVD players — Finalize Enter Title 2·3 [RAM] [DVD-R]...

  • Page 42: Disc Protection

    DISC INFORMATION (continued) Disc Protection [RAM] TV/AV This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD/TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to protect. While stopped 2·3· PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “...

  • Page 43: Releasing Disc Protection

    DISC INFORMATION (continued) Releasing disc protection [RAM] TV/AV This allows you to release disc protection. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to release protection. While stopped 2·3· PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “...

  • Page 44: Format

    DISC INFORMATION (continued) Format [RAM] TV/AV Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to format.

  • Page 45: Finalize-Creating Dvd-Video

    DISC INFORMATION (continued) Finalize — Creating DVD-Video [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively TV/AV making them into DVD-Video. OPEN/CLOSE The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 46: Using The Direct Navigator

    Using the direct navigator Selecting programmes to play [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programmes you want to watch. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.
  • Page 47 Using the direct navigator (continued) About the programme list TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN ¥ TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME TV ASPECT TV/TEXT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH a) Programme number, broadcast name, recording date, time recording started, programme title (if entered). STOP PAUSE PLAY...

  • Page 48: Erasing Programmes

    Using the direct navigator (continued) Erasing programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV The programme is erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. OPEN/CLOSE Check the programme carefully before erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 49: Entering And Editing Programme Titles

    Using the direct navigator (continued) Entering and editing programme titles [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV Preparation OPEN/CLOSE ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped 2·3· Press [TOP WINDOW]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN 4·5 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” and press STATUS TOP WINDOW [ENTER].

  • Page 50: Checking Programme Contents

    Using the direct navigator (continued) Checking programme contents [RAM] [DVD-R] TV/AV You can check the contents of a selected programme. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped 2·3· ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN Press [TOP WINDOW].

  • Page 51: Protecting Programmes

    Using the direct navigator (continued) Protecting programmes [RAM] TV/AV You can prevent accidental erasure of programmes by write-protecting them. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped 2·3· Press [TOP WINDOW]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN 4·5·...

  • Page 52: Releasing Programme Protection

    Using the direct navigator (continued) Releasing programme protection [RAM] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2·3· Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” and press ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN...

  • Page 53: Erasing Parts Of A Programme

    Using the direct navigator (continued) Erasing parts of a programme [RAM] TV/AV The specified parts of the programme are erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
  • Page 54 Using the direct navigator (continued) Use search functions such as fast-forward and slow-motion to find the end point of the part you want to erase and press [ENTER]. TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE 7·8· ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN Use the joystick [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME...

  • Page 55: Using Play Lists To Edit Programmes

    Using play lists to edit programmes Displaying play lists [RAM] TV/AV Preparation OPEN/CLOSE ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME...

  • Page 56: Creating Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Creating play lists [RAM] TV/AV You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use up much of the OPEN/CLOSE disc’s capacity.

  • Page 57: Playing Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Playing play lists [RAM] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2·3 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN...

  • Page 58: Playing Play List Scenes

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Playing play list scenes [RAM] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped 2·3· Press [TOP WINDOW]. PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN 4·5 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST”...

  • Page 59: Moving A Scene

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Moving a scene [RAM] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD/TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2·3· Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN...

  • Page 60: To Re-Edit A Play List Scene

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) To re-edit a play list scene [RAM] TV/AV While stopped OPEN/CLOSE Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [3, 4] to select the play list you want to edit and use the 2·3·...

  • Page 61: Copying Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Copying play lists [RAM] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2·3· Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN...

  • Page 62: Erasing A Play List

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Erasing a play list [RAM] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2·3· Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN...

  • Page 63: Titling Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programmes (continued) Titling play lists [RAM] TV/AV Preparation OPEN/CLOSE ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped 2·3· PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN Press [TOP WINDOW]. Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME...

  • Page 64: Using On-Screen Menu Icons

    Using on-screen menu icons [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Remote control only On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. TV/AV Common procedures OPEN/CLOSE Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 65: Icons For Disc Information

    Using on-screen menu icons (continued) Subtitle number [DVD-V] (see [A] below.) Icons for disc information Change the number to select a subtitle language. e.g. DVD-Video Digital Î 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 : 46 : 50 Programme number [RAM] [DVD-R] Subtitles on/off [DVD-V] Select the number and press [ENTER].

  • Page 66: Icons For Unit Information

    Using on-screen menu icons (continued) Icons for unit information Digital picture mode [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] Play menu To select the picture mode during play: [3, 4] 1 2 3 ✱ ✱ – – – N: Normal mode S: Soft mode A-B repeat (page 67) F: Fine mode You can repeat a section between points A and B within a...

  • Page 67: Repeat Play [A]

    Using on-screen menu icons (continued) Repeat play [A] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] TV/AV Preparation OPEN/CLOSE ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ≥Press [DISPLAY] )[DISPLAY] to display the on-screen menu icons and use the joystick [1] to highlight the repeat play icon (pages 64 and 66). During play ENTER PROG / CHECK...

  • Page 68: Marking Places To Play Again-Marker

    Using on-screen menu icons (continued) Marking places to play again — MARKER [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] TV/AV Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment. ≥Press [DISPLAY] )[DISPLAY] to display the on-screen menu icons and use the joystick [1] to highlight the marker icon (pages 64 and 66).

  • Page 69: Auto Recording From Digital Video (Dv) Equipment

    Auto recording from Digital Video (DV) equipment [RAM] Preparation ≥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. ≥Connect the DV equipment to the DV input terminal on the front panel. ≥Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start.

  • Page 70: Child Lock

    Child Lock The child lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. TV/AV To activate the child lock OPEN/CLOSE Hold down [RETURN] and [CANCEL] simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. ≥If you press a button while the child lock is on, “X HOLD”...

  • Page 71: Connecting A Digital Amplifier Or System Component [A]

    Upgrading your system (continued) Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] (1) Rear of this unit (2) Insert fully, with this side facing up. (Do not bend when connecting.) (3) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) AC IN (4) To optical digital input OPTICAL (5) Amplifier DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 72: Connecting A Decoder [C]

    Upgrading your system (continued) Connecting a Decoder [C] Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). (1) Decoder (not supplied) (2) 21-pin Scart socket (3) 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket on the unit and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder.

  • Page 73: Connecting A Video Cassette Recorder [E]

    Upgrading your system (continued) Connecting a video cassette recorder [E] When connecting to the AV3/DV input terminals on the When connecting to the input terminals on the rear of front of the unit the unit Audio/Video cable Audio/Video cable (1) Yellow (VIDEO) (1) Yellow (VIDEO) (2) White (L) (2) White (L)

  • Page 74: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 75 and use the following procedure to change the TV/AV settings if necessary. Preparation OPEN/CLOSE ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While stopped Press [SET UP] to show the menus. 2·3·...

  • Page 75: Summary Of Settings

    [2 H] [6 H] [Off] Menus Remote Choose the preferred language for disc menus. Change the remote control code so you can use other Panasonic [English] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish] DVD equipment at the same time. [Other ¢¢¢¢] [DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3]...
  • Page 76 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Picture Sound Sound During Search [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] Hybrid VBR Resolution Choose whether to have sound during search. Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution when [On] [Off] recording. Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) [Automatic] [Fixed] Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
  • Page 77 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Display Input signal-TV System [PAL] [NTSC] Note PAL: On-Screen Messages Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or equipment. not. NTSC: [Automatic] [Off] Select to record NTSC input from other equipment. Television Grey Background programmes cannot be recorded properly.

  • Page 78: Entering A Password

    Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Entering a password Digital output You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences, Change these settings when you have connected equipment children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not through this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. possible unless you enter a password.

  • Page 79: Off Timer Setting

    Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Off Timer Setting Preparation TV/AV Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE Press [SET UP]. ≥The SET UP screen appears. Use the joystick [2, 1] to select “Settings” tab. 2·3·4 Use the joystick [3, 4] to select “Off Timer” and press [ENTER]. PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN...

  • Page 80: Remote Setting

    ≥DVD 2/DVD 3: SV/V+ Select this setting on both the unit and the remote control when using this unit and another Panasonic unit in the same place. This ensures that you can operate both units REC MODE CANCEL independently with their respective remote control.

  • Page 81: Clock Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Clock Settings Usually, the units Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to correct TV/AV time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. OPEN/CLOSE In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. Manual Clock Setting 2·3·...
  • Page 82 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Auto Clock Setting If a TV station transmits a signal for time setting, performing the operation steps below activates TV/AV the Automatic time corection function and time is corrected automatically. Preparation OPEN/CLOSE Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [SET UP].

  • Page 83: Channel Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Channel Settings Preparation TV/AV Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. OPEN/CLOSE Selecting the manual tuning Press [SET UP]. ≥The SET UP screen appears. 2·3· 4·5 Use the joystick [2, 1] to select “Settings” tab. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN Use the joystick [3, 4] to select “Tuning”...
  • Page 84 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Adding, deleting, and moving channels Use this function if: ≥Channels were not set correctly using automatic tuning. TV/AV ≥A channel that should have been set wasn’t. OPEN/CLOSE ≥A channel’s reception is poor and you want to delete it. Preparation 2·3·...

  • Page 85: Re-Initialize Setting

    Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Auto-Setup Restart, Download, Shipping Condition You can use the SET UP menus to start Auto Channel setting if Auto Setup (page 14) fails for some reason. TV/AV Preparation OPEN/CLOSE Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [SET UP]. 2·3·...

  • Page 86: On-Screen Displays

    On-screen displays Changing the information displayed Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. TV/AV Remote control only OPEN/CLOSE Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed.

  • Page 87: Maintenance And Handling

    Glossary Maintenance and Handling Maintenance Bitstream This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that Channel (when referring to DVD) came with the cloth carefully.
  • Page 88 Glossary (continued) Finalize Sampling frequency This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment. This is the number of samples of sound taken per second during conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in Frame and field a sound close to the original when played back.

  • Page 89: Self-Diagnosis

    Self-diagnosis The self-diagnosis displays appear if a problem occurs with the unit. The service numbers in the table appear when a problem occurs. ≥The service numbers are a “U” followed by two digits. Service number Service Unit status Solutions number ≥Follow the instructions in “Maintenance and Handling”...

  • Page 90: Error Displays

    Error displays Error messages Causes and solutions ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly inserted a disc that this unit can play. (page 17) No Disc. ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. (page 17) ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Power ≥Insert the mains lead securely into the household mains socket. No power ≥The unit is hot (“U14”...
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Play ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. (page 17) Play fails to start even when ≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, and CD. [1, PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops (page 8) ≥The disc is dirty.
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Recording and timer recording ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit Cannot record. can record onto. (page 8) ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. (page 44) ≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT”.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Note Power consumption: 40 W Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Recording system: DVD video recording standards Specifications are subject to change without notice. (DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R) Recordable discs: 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R (for General Ver.2.0)

  • Page 95: Index

    Index ª A ª P A-B repeat play ................ 67 PDC .................34 Audio ................22 PLAY ..................17 Auto Setup ..............13 PLAY LIST ...............55 PROGRAMME PLAY ............... 23 ª C ª Q Child lock .................. 70 Clock ..................81 Q Link ................13 Connecting ...........
  • Page 96 RQT6037-B Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F0901Ny0 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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