® DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-HS2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. HARD DISK DRIVE Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.
. Getting started CAUTION! THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Features Getting started This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation. ∫ Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) (➜page 19) This model is installed with a high capacity 40 GB hard disk capable of recording a maximum of 52 hours (6 hours continuously).
Table of contents Dubbing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Explanatory notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc information . . . . .
Control reference guide Getting started Remote control D DVD POWER TV DVD 1 2 Í TV E Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC G 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 H CH 4 F VOLUME SLOW/SEARCH 6 7 I CANCEL 5 HDD 8 J DVD K DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST 9 L MENU TOP MENU : ENTER ; M < = > ? @ A FUNCTIONS RETURN PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT DISPLAY TIME SLIP OPEN/CLOSE STATUS SKIP SET UP AUDIO INPUT SELECT CM SKIP N O P Q ERASE DUBBING POSITION MEMORY MARKER B C R S T How to ope
Main unit U V W X Y ? Z 7 8 K FUNCTIONS ^ [ \ 6 6 ] : TIME SLIP Getting started 1 F ; O M _ G Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control. U V W X Y Z Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disc information !? Getting started Discs you can use for recording and play Play-only discs DVD-Video DVD-RAM 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z) 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z) DVD-R 4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0 ≥This unit is not compatible with: – 12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM – 3.95- and 4.
Still pictures (JPEG) PC cards capable of displaying and saving ≥SD Memory Card§ ≥Multi Media Card§ ≥Compact Flash§ ≥Smart Media§ ≥Memory Stick§ ≥ATA Flash PC card § A PC card adapter conforming to PC card standards is necessary. ≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥This unit is compatible with Type II PC cards. Do not insert any other type of PC card. ≥This unit is not compatible with card type hard disks (Microdrives etc). ≥Use this unit to format a PC card when using for the first time (➜page 48).
Getting started Disc handling STEP 1 The remote control Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) Batteries !? Setting up R6, LR6, AA, UM-3 ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Antenna and television connections Preparation To enjoy progressive video ≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord. ≥Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) ≥Set “TV Type” to “480P” in STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type (➜page 16).
STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning Preparation ≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. DVD POWER TV DVD Í, DVD POWER Í TV Í 1 VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. CH Auto Channel/Clock Setting Setting up VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 Connect antenna cable and if you use a cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH then. . .
4 TV:TV broadcast (2CH–69CH) CATV:CATV broadcast (1CH–125CH) The screen shown in step 2 reappears. Í TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 Numbered buttons 2 5 3 W X, CH CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel Setting” and press [ENTER].
STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings !? 3 VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL CANCEL e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV. SLOW/SEARCH HDD Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr CH Setting” and press [ENTER].
5 1 2 Press [SET UP] to show the menus. Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press [1]. SET UP Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen Antenna System Proceed with the steps described below. VCR Plusi CH Setting SELECT Press [ENTER]. The “Channel” screen reappears. Auto Channel Setting Channel Caption Preset Channel Caption Manual Channel Caption TAB ENTER ≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if captions have been added manually.
STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type TV Aspect 3 DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER].
Television operation !? Code No.
!? Recording television programs DVD record lamp 1 3 HDD record lamp ∫ ; ENTER OPEN/CLOSE REC FUNCTIONS TIME SLIP RETURN REC MODE Í/ I DVD POWER HDD 4 5 6 Recording 2 5 4 6 4 1 CANC 2 HDD EL DVD ∫ ; SKIP 3 Inserting discs [RAM] [DVD-R] !? Non-cartridge discs Cartridge discs Insert inside the tray’s guides. Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.
Subsequent to page 20, reference is made to steps 1-3 only where necessary. 1 2 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive (➜Drive, page 66). !? The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. ≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously. 3 If you selected the DVD drive Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc. ≥Press the button again to close the tray.
Recording television programs Flexible Recording—recording the best quality pictures in a set time DVD POWER TV DVD TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons Í TV DVD, TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH ¥, REC W X, CH VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the HDD or disc) and with the best possible picture quality.
Playing while you are recording Simultaneous rec and play [HDD] [RAM] DVD POWER TV DVD TV Í You can play a program previously recorded. VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 During recording Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. CH The program list (➜page 26) appears. VOLUME 2 CANCEL Press [3, 4] to select a program and press [ENTER]. SLOW/SEARCH HDD ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST 1 e.g.
Playing discs 3 1 ∫ ; Regarding the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing recorded on it. You must record a program etc to the HDD before you can enjoy playback.
Subsequent to Resume Function (➜ right), reference is made to steps 1-3 only where necessary. 1 2 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the playback drive (➜ Drive, page 66). !? The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. ≥It is not possible to playback both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously. 3 If you selected the DVD drive Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc (➜page 18). ≥Press the button again to close the tray.
Skipping programs and commercials Starting play from a selected program, title, chapter, or track DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 Numbered buttons 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 During play or while stopped Press the numbered buttons to select the item. CH VOLUME e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5] “15”: [1] ➜ [5] CANCEL 100 0 SLOW/SEARCH HDD [HDD] e.g.
Playing still pictures (JPEG) 1 Numbered buttons 2 Displaying still pictures (Album Display) 3 You can display a list of still pictures or display pictures one by one from any folder existing on the PC card, HDD or DVD-RAM. CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 VOLUME 4 CANCEL SLOW/SEARCH DVD HDD Press [3, 4] to select “Album” and press [ENTER]. A list of the still pictures in the folder appears.
Using the Direct Navigator About the program list Write-protected Displayed when you have protected the program. DVD Í TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Copy-protected Displayed when you have recorded a program that has copy protection, from CATV broadcasts, for example. CH VOLUME Unable to play Displayed if you cannot play the program. CANCEL SLOW/SEARCH HDD DVD Currently recording Displayed when the program is being recorded.
Playing play lists Playing play list scenes 1 DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 Numbered buttons 2 2 3 CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 VOLUME While stopped Press [PLAY LIST]. Press [3, 4] to select the play list that contains the scene you want to play and press [1].
Other methods of play Using on-screen menus to mark positions DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Displaying the marker icon Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 Numbered buttons 2 1 3 4 6 5 The on-screen menus appear. (e.g.
Random play [CD] [VCD] You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose. [CD] [VCD] The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. Preparation Press [DVD] to select DVD drive. Preparation Press [DVD] to select DVD drive. 1 1 2 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [FUNCTIONS]. The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 53). The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 53). Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PROGRAM PLAY” and press [ENTER].
Changing audio !? ∫ While playing HDD or DVD-RAM SLOW/SEARCH HDD DVD LR>L>R ^--------------} DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM PLAY PLAY LIST MENU TOP MENU e.g., “L R” is selected ENTER FUNCTIONS DISPLAY TIME SLIP OPEN/CLOSE STATUS SKIP AUDIO SET UP ≥If you have recorded an SAP broadcast by pressing [AUDIO] to select SAP MAIN()SAP RETURN PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT LR For your reference You can change the audio for the images being played with simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip.
Recording from an external device DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) DVD POWER TV Í TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC REC MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH ¥, REC W X, CH VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL SLOW/SEARCH HDD ∫ DVD ; DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT DISPLAY TIME SLIP OPEN/CLOSE STATUS SKIP SET UP Preparation ≥Turn off this unit and the equipment to be connected.
Dubbing programs or play list 4 1 Numbered buttons 2 1 Press [3, 4] to select the dubbing list table and press [ENTER]. Dubbing List appears. 3 CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Select items for dubbing. VOLUME Dubbing List Remain No TIME 3 — 4061 MB Amount 0 : 00 MB EDIT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TITLE —: — CANCEL SLOW/SEARCH HDD 3 DVD 0 Press Return to store DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER FUNCTIONS 2 Press [3, 4] to select “-- --:--” and press [ENTER]. Dubbing select screen appears.
Recording Limits Some programs may not be recordable or may have limits on number of times they can be dubbed. Refer to the table below for details about storage media and associated limits. Recording limit No recording limit Recording limited to one time Usable Media for dubbing/transferring RAM DVD-R HDD Dub RAM Dub DVD-R Dub HDD Transfer RAM RAM Dub HDD HDD You cannot dub.
Timer recording 3 DVD POWER TV Í, DVD POWER DVD Í TV Í The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1]. VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC VCR Plusr 1 Numbered buttons 2 REC MODE 3 ≥To select the recording drive 1 Press [2, 1] to select “DRIVE”. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “HDD” or “DVD”. ≥To change the recording mode Press [REC MODE].
Manually programming timer recordings 4 You can enter up to 32 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program. TIMER RECORDING Press [PROG/CHECK]. Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP 3/26 TUE 12:53 PM Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on the disc. ≥Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat steps 2- 4 to program other recordings. SELECT ENTER Press ENTER or VCR Plusi to store new program. RETURN Press [ENTER].
Timer recording Check programs 1 DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Í 1 Numbered buttons 2 Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears.
Change or delete the program 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. !? The timer recording list appears. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the program. ≥You may also select programs by inputting a 2-digit number using the numbered buttons. ≥Press [2, 1] to move to the page preceding or following the one on display. 3 Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to delete, You cannot delete programs that are currently recording. or press [ENTER] to change.
HDD, Disc setting Operation Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC SETTING” and press [ENTER]. Enter Title _ Enter Title [RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 64 characters (DVD-RAM) or 40 characters (DVD-R). ; π 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 2 A B C a b c i j ¢ 3 D 4 G E F d e f / l % $ 5 J ERASE SET 0 –– 100 SELECT H I K L 6 M N O 7 P 8 T Q R U V 9 W X 0.
[Note] ≥ Cancel Disc Protection (➜ page 38) or Cartridge Protection (➜ page 8) if they are currently set. [RAM] ≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after finalization. [DVD-R] DVD Prog # DISC SETTING Used 7 Free 0 : 42 (SP) 0 : 58 Total Mark 10 Enter Title Press [2] to set (or cancel) disc protection and press [ENTER]. Disc Protection Erase all programs SELECT On The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.
Editing programs Operation Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. e.g., DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD 3 No CH 01 02 03 4 6/20 WED 10 : 00 AM Dinosaur 6 6/20 WED 9 : 00 PM Auto action 13 6/20 WED 11 : 00 PM USJ DATE TIME TITLE EDIT 1 1 1 1 1 3 TOTAL 3 No Press [3, 4] to select the program. ≥ You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. e.g.
The program is erased. [Note] ≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs. ≥ Computer data cannot be erased. ≥ The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase programs. Press [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [Note] ≥ Cancel Disc Protection (➜ page 38) or Cartridge Protection (➜ page 8) if they are currently set.
Editing play lists Play Scenes Operation Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Edit Scenes [HDD] [RAM] While stopped Press [PLAY LIST]. 1 10/23 0:03 004 Dinosaur DVD Add PLAY LIST Edit Scenes e.g., DVD-RAM Select Page 002 004 3 No 0 ~ 9 SELECT 002 Erase 003 004 --- --- --- --- --- Press [2, 1] to select the item (Add, Move, Re-edit or Erase) and press [ENTER]. 003 --- ENTER --- No DATE TOTAL SCENE TITLE 001 / 001 Prev.
∫ Add (maximum 999 scenes) PLAY LIST No.1 Dinosaur DVD PLAY LIST Add Scenes Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the place where you want to add the scene and press [ENTER]. Press [ENTER] at the start point of the scene. 01 PLAY Scene No. 5 Start End Next Exit ENTER 0 : 00 . 05 3 SELECT RETURN Start End 0 : 00 . 05 --:--.-- Press [ENTER] at the end point of the scene. Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene.
Creating play lists DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Í 1 While stopped 2 Press [PLAY LIST]. Press [3, 4] to select “–– ––/––” and press [ENTER]. VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDD CH PLAY LIST VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL No.
Entering text 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character and press [ENTER].
Editing still pictures (JPEG) Operation While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “JPEG” and press [ENTER]. JPEG [CARD] [HDD] [RAM] JPEG INPUT PC card PC card DVD You can select the folder for editing. 100_PANA \DCIM\100_PANA 3 INPUT 100_PANA DCIM 101_DVDD 001 002 003 HDD No 0 – 9 3 Picture 0043 File 0045 ENTER RETURN Album Displaying still pictures (Album Display) ➜ page 25 e.g.
Press [3,4] to select still picture’s folder and press [ENTER]. [Note] ≥ “Picture” and “Files” refer to numbers inside the folder selected. Lower files are not included. ≥ If there is more than one upper folder, pressing [:], [9] will switch between them [➜ page 9, “Folders that can be displayed/saved” (underlined section)]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a folder or still picture and press [ENTER]. (See below) A check mark appears on the still picture.
Editing still pictures (JPEG) Operation While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “JPEG” and press [ENTER]. JPEG ≥ “INPUT”, “Copy” and “All copy of PC card” ➜ page 46 ≥ “Album” ➜ page 25, Displaying still pictures (Album Display) ≥ “Slide Show” ➜ page 25, To display still pictures one by one with constant interval (Slide Show) Erase [CARD] [HDD] [RAM] JPEG ERASE !? You can erase whole folders or selected still pictures. e.g.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. A check mark appears on the still picture. 0001 ≥ Repeat this if you erase more than one still picture. A confirmation screen appears. Press [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Selected still pictures are erased, and the still picture select screen reappears.
Using on-screen menus Disc menu Not available when playing CDs. DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Í e.g., DVD-RAM VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 Disc Play Video Audio 3 CH 4 6 5 Sound track Î Digital 2/0 ch 1 Subtitle OFF Audio channel LR VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL Item SLOW/SEARCH HDD DIRECT NAVIGATOR Audio attribute [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] See [B] below. PLAY LIST MENU TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER Content Soundtrack language [DVD-V] See [A] below.
Play menu e.g., DVD-RAM Disc A-B repeat Play Repeat play Video Marker Audio Item †† OFF 1s10 †††††††††† Content Remarks A-B repeat [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program or title. [ENTER] (start point) ➜ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER] ≥A-B repeat does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit’s display.
Using on-screen menus Video menu Not available when playing CDs. ∫ When you have set “TV Type” to “480P” in SETUP (➜page 16) [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] Disc Play Video Audio Picture Normal MPEG-DNR Item Picture Content Normal Soft: Fine: Cinema: User: MPEG-DNR Disc Play Video Audio ON Soft picture with fewer video artifacts Details are sharper Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. You can make further adjustments. See below.
Using the FUNCTIONS window 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. DVD POWER TV DVD Í While stopped TV e.g.
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. ≥You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so these displays do not appear automatically (➜page 61, Display—Status Messages). !? DVD POWER TV DVD Í TV Í VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 CH VOLUME Press [STATUS]. CANCEL The display changes each time you press the button.
Home Theater Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts What you want to do How to do it Reference Settings pages Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts Connect a cable TV box or satellite receiver. 56 Reference pages Tune to channels correctly. 15 Change the necessary settings on the equipment you have connected. — SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to suit the equipment. ≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to suit the equipment.
Home Theater ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.
Connecting an amplifier or system component This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. A B Digital connection To enjoy multi-channel surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➜page 62).
Home Theater Connecting other video equipment !? Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of the unit, L1 and L3 [B] Connecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit [A] /I POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM) VIDEO S-VIDEO IN3 R - AUDIO - L (L1) OUT2 S-VIDEO IN1 VIDEO OUT1 R - AUDIO - L OPTICAL (L3) R - AUDIO - L R - AUDIO - L red white yellow yellow white red S video cable§ S video cable§ Audio/Video cable (included) i.
Other antenna connections Other antenna connection to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ∫ A single twin lead 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) Other antenna connection from the unit to the television Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 62 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Tabs Menus Options Channel Antenna System (➜page 13) Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select. ≥TV ≥CATV Auto Channel Setting (➜page 15) The unit sets the channels automatically.
Tabs Video Menus Seamless Play ≥On: Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists. ≥Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been recorded with LPCM sound. ≥Off: Dubbing Aspect You may set the aspect ratio for a picture to be viewed on a 4:3 television. Setting information is shown on the recording drive (Setting cannot be made in High Speed mode). Audio Options The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This may cause shifting of the points where scenes change.
Changing the unit’s settings Entering a password (Ratings) !? DVD POWER TV 8 9 [DVD-V] The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it. 2. Press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ≥Do not forget your password. 0 100 3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Audio channel for DV input Advanced operation Stereo 1 :Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking place. Stereo 2 :Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording. MIX :Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2. ≥L1+L2 are recorded in L and R1+R2 are recorded in R, except for SAP. In the case of SAP, Stereo 1 is recorded when recording to DVD-R or if recording in LPCM. Details of recording are given in “Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM” on page 61.
Changing the unit’s settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time zone adjust. ≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver (➜page 56), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto clock setting. Use manual clock setting if this does not work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area. CH VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL SLOW/SEARCH HDD DVD DIRECT NAVIGATOR ≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
Changing the remote control code !? 1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.
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 the copyright protection technology that is used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some CATV broadcasts). Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Error messages On the television Page No disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. 8 18 This is non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R, DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. ≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.
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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Possible solutions are indicated with “ !? ” on the relative pages in these instructions. Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. ≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Cannot hear the desired audio type. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type. ≥Go to Audio in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM”.
Troubleshooting guide Possible solutions are indicated with “ !? ” on the relative pages in these instructions. Recording and timer recording Cannot record. Page ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. ≥The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.
Specifications DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R) Hard disk drive capacity:40 GB Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0) Recording time (1): Max. 6 hours (using 4.7 GB disc) XP: 1 hour SP: 2 hours LP: 4 hours EP: 6 hours Recording time (2): Max.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexiones de antena y televisor Televisor AUDIO IN R L TV por cable VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN o Rojo Blanco Amarillo Antena exterior Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) Conéctelo en último lugar. Conecte también los cables de alimentación de CA de otros equipos.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 2 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] para encender el aparato. Pulse [HDD] o [DVD] para seleccionar la unidad de grabación. El botón HDD o DVD se enciende en el aparato. ≥No es posible grabar simultáneamente en la HDD (unidad de disco duro) y en la unidad DVD. 3 Si usted seleccionó la unidad DVD Reproducción de discos [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Acerca de la HDD (unidad de disco duro) Cuando utilice este aparato por primera vez, la HDD no tendrá nada grabado en ella.
Index A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All copy of PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block NR . . . . . . . . . . . .
