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■o a a O) O) c S 0> C3 CAUTION! FCC Note: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac turer. Read these instructions. ■O 2) Keep these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
Features This unit allows recording of high quaiity video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape formats in ease of operation. ■ Watch a program while you are recording it (-fpage 28) nna Chasing play You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it. Explanatory notes Symbols used in these operating instructions ■ Troubleshooting is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.
Table of contents Getting started Accessories......................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................3 Features........................................................................................... 4 Explanatory notes............................................................................ 4 Control reference guide...................................................................
Control reference guide Remote control JS (n o> c •*тф Ф О How to open the remote control Hold both sides of the remote control’s cover to open it. (You can also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.) HQT6636 © POWER button ((!), DVD CEB»............................................... 11 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. d) VCR PIUS+ button (VCR PIUS+)............................
Main unit ■o 5> 4S w .§■ £ Q> (3 Remote control signal sensor................................................9 Disc tray................................................................................. 17 L2 input terminals (L2)..........................................................48 Dispiay Channei buttons for recorder(v, a , CH)........................................... 19 Skip/Siow/Search buttons ►►/►►!)...........22, 23 The unit's display Center circle {e.g.
Disc Information bises you can usé fór reòordihg ana Play-only discs .play .......... ...... .........................L ■o a a v> CJ» .c w Q> video" RAM RAMA.7 DVD-RAM 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5") 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3") R R4.7 DVD-R 4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0 CD • This unit is not compatible with: ^ 12-cm (5"), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM - 3.95- and 4.
Disc handling STEP 1 The remote control Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) Batteries 3 tj ê Я ы> ■ How to hold a disc СП с Do not touch the recorded surface. £о о If there is dirt or condensation on the disc [Ш Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold. DVD-RAM and DVD-R Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1.
STEP 2 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 televi sion 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 14).
STEP 3 Setting the channels and clock 3 Press [▲, T ] to select “Channel” and press [^]. Press [A, ▼] to select “Antenna Sys tem” and press [ENTER]. 1 2 (0 Press [ A , T ] to select “TV” or “CATV” and press [ENTER]. I Q1 o TV: TV broadcast (2CH-69CH) CATV: CATV broadcast (1CH-125CH) 3-4-56-7-8 Press [ A , T ] to select “Auto Channel Setting” and press [ENTER]. RETURN AutolChannelV^CIocktSetting Please push the ENTER key. Press [ENTER].
STEP 3 Setting the channels and clock DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF If you select “ON", the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October. TIME ZONE: EST^CST^MST^PST^AST*—»HST (-5) (-6) (-7) (-8) (-9) (-10) t_____________________________________f ■O S k. aV) A, V, CH O) ,c 5 Press [ENTER]. The “Set Up" screen reappears and the clock starts.
STEP 4 VCR Plus+ guide channel settings ft?1 3 Press [ A , T ] to select “VCR Plus+ CH Setting” and press [ENTER]. For example, when the current antenna system is CATV. IvjCRlFJlusSCH^tting Ta 2-3-4 5-6 ceo 1 12S Channel .1 “ I ^ _L RETURN a « O) ,c
STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type TV Aspect Press [ A , T ] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. *0 Si TV Aspect 2 «) o> 4:3 16:9 o O oi>' - '■ 23-4 RETURN ■■ 4 Press [ A , T ] to select “16:9” and press [ENTER]. TV Type dH Press [ A , T ] to select Type” and press [ENTER], TV ■"'.'•‘TVType Change the settings if you: • Connect the unit to a widescreen 16:9 aspect television. -►Set “TV Aspect" to “16:9”.
STEP 6 Television operation Code No. 2 DVD, TV A, Manufacturer 01 Panasonic/National QUASAR 02 Panasonic/National QUASAR 'O 03 MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5) § 04 ZENITH (n Oj .c 05 THOMSON RCA GE 06 SHARP 07 SHARP 08 SONY 09 TOSHIBA 10 SANYO FISHER 11 JVC 12 HITACHI 13 MITSUBISHI 14 SAMSUNG 15 GOLDSTAR/LG 16 GOLDSTAR/LG 17 GOLDSTAR/LG 18 SAMSUNG 19 SAMSUNG V,CH +, -.VOLUME a ■tM ■fcil Q) You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.
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EnHEnsQESEnBiKW] 1 2 Press [(!), DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc below). • Insert one disc only. • Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. Press [►] (PLAY). The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If that program is extremely short, play starts from the next most recent recording.
Recording television programs
liWTJ 1 2 Press [6, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc. • Ensure the disc is not write-protected. • Press [^, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. 3 4 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to “DVD” and press [a, V, CH] to select the channel. Press [REC MODE] to select the record ing mode.
Using the Direct Navigator [¡QH |iQ33 A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find programs to watch. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. The highlighted program plays in the background. to Q. •o 0} и c s ■O Press [ A , T ] to select the program and press [ENTER]. • You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”: [0] ^ [5] “15”: [1]->[5] Play of the images that were playing in the background con tinues.
Playing play lists Playing play list scenes 1 2 While stopped Press [PLAY LIST]. Press [A. ▼ ] to select the play list that contains the scene you want to play and press [^]. I O. ■O o c g 13 Press [▲, ▼] to select 'Play Scenes” and press [ENTER]. Create play lists first {-►page 40). Playing play lists 1 While stopped Press [PLAY LIST]. 4 Press [A, T, ◄, ►] to select the scene and press [ENTER]. tartly ■on J __wo.
Skipping programs and commercials Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip During play Press [CM SKIP]. Playrestarts from approximately a minute later. • If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program. • Since the length of commercials varies, this feature may not skip commercials accurately. 5«s CQ a •D O o c § •D 2 1 CM SKIP Selecting an amount of time to skip— Time Slip 1 During play Press [TIME SLIP].
Other methods of play Frame-by-frame viewing l:7iT,TI ftWiPi [vc^ While paused Press [◄II] or [»►I[◄I I]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs) Forward • Each press shows the next frame. • Press [►] (PLAY) to restart play. Starting play from a selected program, title, chapter, or track roxi rPTiia Fwaitgii During play or while stopped Press the numbered buttons to select the item. Q. O u c 2 •O Example:“5”: [0] -► [5] “15”: [1]->[5] fJBa • This may not work with some discs.
Other methods of play Program play E3[y^ You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose, il While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. ^ Press [ A , T , ◄, ►] to select “PRO GRAM PLAY” and press [ENTER]. PROGRAM PLAY Press the numbered buttons to select the track. Example: “5”; [0] [5] Random play ggarw] Total time of the program The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ A , T , ◄, ►] to select “RAN DOM PLAY” and press [ENTER].
Marking places to play again—MARKER Using on-screen menus to mark posi tions oviyrv Displaying the marker icon WPUtTVAflDEO FiCMOOE OOP © 0 (D 0 1 Press [DISPLAY]. 0 (D ® The on-screen menus appear, (e.g., DVD-RAM) ®00 -Or- SKJP-I 0 0f—ЯШ«ЕЛЙСИ L ® CH>[®
Changing audio pgj While receiving Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (MTS) SAP ^ Mono Stereo I___ Depending on the type of television broadcast and sound selected, received and recorded sound is as follows: Audio selected Stereo SAP Mono Stereo +SAP Main audio (Stereo)*^ Secondary audio program (SAP)*^ Main audio (Monaural) Mono +SAP Main audio (Monaural) Secondary audio program (SAP)*" Main audio (Monaural) Stereo Stereo*' Stereo*' Monaural Mono Monaural Monaural Monaural Televisi
■ While playing DVD-RAM LR^L—R t___________I • If you have recorded an SAP broadcast by pressing [AUDIO] to select SAP MAIN ^ SAP e.g.: “L R" is selected For your reference You can change the audio for the images being played with simulta neous rec and play and Time Slip. I ■2 Q. ■o o o c 2 ■ While playing DVD-R You cannot change audio type. ■ While playing DVD-Video You can change the audio channel number each lime you press the button.
Playing while you are recording Simultaneous rec and play You can start play a program previously recorded. For example; while recording program 2 (sport) I 2-: O) c / / / / / / / / You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday (pro gram 1). 1 ■g о о s ■fl •Q 0) u recorded while you watch a movie. During recording Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. The program list appears. 2 Press [A, ▼] to select a program and c press [ENTER]. 5 ■O For your reference .
Recording from a video cassette recorder Preparation • Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminais (^page 48). • Insert a disc that can be recorded on, • Seiect the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (^page 19). 3 1 While stopped Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected. A,V,CH Select LI, L2, or L3. • You can also select the input channel by pressing [ a , CH], 2 3 v, Start play on the other equipment.
Timer recording 3 Press [ENTER]. The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the pro gram and make corrections if necessary using [ A , T , ►]. ..... ”■
Manually programming timer recordings You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program. D Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears. . HtCUKUINU-. ^ ^ Press [ENTER] when you have fin ished programming the timer. The timer recording list reappears. Ъс:ллЬп1ыл Rlsmainirig Recording Time 0:58 SPI' - Зй6ТиЕ12:КРМ . ^ - HD СИАШ DATE OH OFF WIDE CHECK . * Remaining Recording Time Г^58 SP1' .. ..
Timer recording To check programs 1] Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears. S&ra ifh (5I!m • 01 64 ABC ® OZ £4 ABC @ 03 64 ABC □ iD4 64 ABC © 05 64 ABC ® 06 64 ABC m "CBi ram 3/26 THE 1:19PM 1:22 PM SUN-SAT 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 3/26TUE 2:30 AM 3:30 AM 3/2SNION 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 3/2SKt01i 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 3/25M0K 10:00AM 11:00 AM N«w Timer Program LP Enable IP SP talaff SP SP SP . SnEP'/pjiSEE ■ Icon explanations © The times overlap those in another program.
Entering text i:T^l liWtlrl 1 After the titling screen appears Press [ A , ▼, ◄, ►] to select the char acter and press [ENTER].
Disc setting Enter Title You can enter up to 64 characters (DVD-RAM) or 40 characters (DVD-R). Entering text page 33 — Disc Protection Set up disc protection. If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure. The setting may be activated/deactivated as you wish. Erase all programs I Yes 1 I No “Ì All programs arid Play Usta wlN be erased. All programs and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check it carefully before proceeding.
The DISC SETTING menu screen reappears. • You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. • If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after finalization. ► Press to set (or cancel) disc protection and press [ENTER]. The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected. All programs and play lists are erased. Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message “Now erasing.” is on the television. This can render the disc unusable.
Editing programs Operation Erase Program Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]- rFrmnman The program, and play lists created from it, is erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check it carefully before proceeding. Enter Title Press [ A , T ] to select the program. You can enter up to 64 characters (DVD-RAM) or 44 characters (DVD-R). Entering text page 33 u • You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”; [0] -¥ [5] Press [►] so the submenu appears.
The program is erased. una • 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 [◄] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. The program list reappears. • You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected, iimjj • The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list.
Editing play lists page 21, Playing play list scenes Play Scenes Operation While stopped Edit Scenes Press [◄, ►] to select the item and press [ENTER]. nnouur iprw. I Hwm I Mtn> I Press [▲, ▼] to select the list. O) c • To create a new list, select “—” and press [ENTER] page 40). • You can also select a play list by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5": [ 0 ] [ 5 ] • Press [A, ▼,◄,►] to select "Next ►” and press [ENTER] to show scene 10 and later.
Add The scene is added. Press [A, ▼, M , ►iXi— to select the \ [ENTER] position you want to start point add the scene and press [ENTER]. j The new scene is inserted Press [ENTER] \ Press [A, ▼] to at the end point ^ select “Exit” and press of the scene. [ENTER]. before the highlighted scene. Press [A, ▼] to select “Next” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to add other scenes.) Move The scene is moved. Press [A, ▼, ^, ^] to select the position to which you want to move the scene to and press [ENTER].
Creating play lists 1 While stopped 2 Press [PLAY LIST]. Press [▲, ▼] to select press [ENTER]. No DATE TOrjll KtNE M» (tlK^ 1 2-3-4.5 and ____ „iDtT “ oi: OSS [OiKlBiE! fAutoacilon IH' ¡Ei “ IP EE3lO;i$]fi8BI!Pi^PiiirZ I- - f - - - - — I .nr~—-----------Zl □czm ------------ :□ Ij»- 3 Press [ENTER] at the start point RETURN ■ Hi O) C % § 4 Press [ENTER] at the end point. Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the order they are played.
Using the FUNCTIONS window 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. CVOTV cvttChID'v © 0 ax VCTPfcj(.1V(VI[*0 RECM00È OOO0 e.g., DVO-RAM CD ® © ©©© ©Kwjcti ©©m o© @ Q I (S) te) CS ^dJ'C^ tS^HWIQff O 1 o VB*J ©,arn -o O FUNCTIONS 2-3 ■ RETURN nxiOfCf Kwxi otsPiAi Tíeaí 2 Press [ A , o o o o KPTi ppTiin uMTi gggi fycpi By using the function window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. T , to select an item. Refer to the relevant pages for details.
Using on-screen menus Disc menu OVEVTV iTita:! nriia^i [VCDJ e.g., DVD-RAM ® 0'm VCTFV» ramo ncmoi fiEC I Disc o o o © Sound track Subtitle Audio channel asm ®®® »» MiTiiCTffTHMj.iaM gildJ mmm ®0® ®®® Item (3^® ® L r- S>CP-» f—SL0W5t*nCH CÉ5 te)jS> ewTtttiiP O■ Sound track Audio attribute itHTji iiwiaii nitiiBra See El below. EVUST o Karaoke vocals, on and off (Karaoke ■■wiarj only) Solo: ONi—OFF Duet: OFF^—>V1+V2i—>V1«—.
Play menu rrm Bman groi rvcpi e.g, DVD-RAM I Play Videoci ; ^Audi0t':Siv A-B repeat Reg^^Dlav Marker H Item Content A-B repeat You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program or title. [ENTER] (start point) -► [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER] Repeat play Each time you press [A, PRG: Program ALL PL: Play list (EHSI) OFF Remarks • 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 JVideo menu ^ X rTÜTl nyjiHa f»n*gl I VCD When you have set “TV Type” to “480P” in SETUP {->page14) ■Audio Item Content Picture Normal: Soft: Soft picture with fewer video arti facts Fine: Details are sharper Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. User; You can make further adjustments. See below. (When any item other than “User" is selected) You can turn on and off the recommended settings for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito NR.
Home Theater Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV broadcasts How to do it What you want to do Connect a cable TV box or satellite receiver. Reference pages 46 Settings Tune to channels correctly. Reference pages 11 Change the necessary set tings on the equipment you have connected. Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying 5.1-chan nel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS Digital connection Connect to an amplifier with built-in decoders.
Home Theater • • • • The equipment connections described are examples. Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless othen/vise 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. C .o г CL О ■О q> о с § ■о Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes Digital recording You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment (-►Connection Q above).
Home Theater ^Connecting Qjhër vidë^olequipment Connecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of the unit, L1 and L3 □ _ I ^POWgR { H-AUCbD-l . VD â1 tVJ) (© H ® S-VilEO V. . yellow white red £C S-Vït^ — — i — red white yellow S video cable* Audio/Video cable (included) c .o red white yellow +Ii iz 2 o Q. O *D O O c 2 ■O Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals.
other antenna connections other antenna connection to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. 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 remote control code 1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. ешш? Antenna System Ante Channel Setting Channel МЩ1Г CtianneLCaptlon Preset Channel Caption Manual Channel Caption ^ VCR PI11S+CH Setting | №Sp.lay, 2 2.3-Ф5 3 4 f cat Press [ A , T ] to select “Set Up” and press [►]. Press [ A , T ] to select “Remote Con trol Code” and press [ENTER]. Press [ A , T ] to select the code (1, 2, or 3) and press [ENTER]. The remote control code on the unit has been set. 5 1.
Changing the unit’s settings Entering a password (Ratings) 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. 3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits. Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings ; This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 51 for details on menu operation. • Underlined items are the factory presets. Tabs Channel Menus Options •TV »CATV Antenna System {-»page 11) Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select. Auto Channel Setting {-»page 11) The unit sets the channels automatically.
Menus Tabs Video Still Mode. Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. Options • Automatic • Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic" is selected. • Frame: Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. Seamless Play • On: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly.
Changing the unit’s settings Press [ A , T ] to select the caption and then press [^]. • The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold [A,T]. You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB Press [ A , T ] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and then press [^]. 2.3-4^ 5.6.
On-screen displays Changing the Information displayed □vOiTV 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 53, Display—Status Mes sages). lyp I |TV OD; VCBPtittTViVIOKIBECMOOE o o o © ® CD
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g„ 5.1 chan nel) before it is decoded into its various channels. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
Maintenance The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit, • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.
Error messages On the television No disc. This is non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Please format the disc in ‘DISC SETTING’ to record. • 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. This disc cannot be read. • You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc.
Troubleshooting guide Possible solutions are indicated with on the relative pages in these instructions. 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 soive the problem, look up http://www,panasonic.com/broadcast for further assistance. Page Power No power. Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. 10 The unit switches to the standby mode.
Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Page • Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. • Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. 10, 46, 47, 48 43 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”, 26 53 Cannot switch audio during stereo or SAP broadcasts. • You have used digital connection.
Possible solutions are indicated with on the relative pages in these instructions. Recording and timer recording Cannot record. VCR Plus-f programming does not work properly. Timer recording does not work properly. 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.
Limited Warranty Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company, Unit company of Matsushita Eiectric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km.9.
Specifications Recording system: Optical pick-up: Recordable discs: Recording time: Discs played; Video system TV system; Recording system Input: DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R) System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm wavelength for CDs) 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) Max, 6 hours (using 4.
Index A-B repeat...................................................................... 43 Angle.............................................................................. 42 Antenna System............................................................11 Audio attribute ..............................................................42 Block NR........................................................................ 44 Brightness.....................................................................
