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Convenient functions
Changing the unit’s settings
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select the tab and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the option and 
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
§1You need to set these menus only when you do not use TV Guide On ScreenTM system. These menus turn gray and become un-selectable 
after this unit downloads the television program list.
§2You can set these menus only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed.
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POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
¢ CANCEL
Í DVD POWER
Numbered 
buttons
Common procedures
Tabs Menus Options
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
TV GUIDE Setting
Channel CaptionsCATV
Channel SETUPSet UpDisc
Summary of settings
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Channel
TV GUIDE Setting
Set the TV Guide On ScreenTM system.
Antenna System
§2
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.≥TV≥CATV
Auto Channel Setting§1 (➡page 65)j
Preset Channel Captions
§2 (➡page 66)j
Manual Channel Captions
§2 (➡page 66)j
Set UpOff Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.≥2 hr≥6 hr≥Off
Remote Control Code (➡page 14)≥Set Code 1
≥Set Code 2≥Set Code 3
Auto Clock Setting
§1 (➡page 65)
Manual Clock Setting
§1 (➡page 13)
Time Zone Adjust
§1 (➡page 65)≥j1≥0≥i1
Re-initialize Settings
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the 
clock, channel settings, ratings level, on-screen language, Unit 
Name Setting and Registration of Client Unit, to the default 
settings.≥Ye s≥No
DiscLanguages
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes 
you make here.≥Enter a code (➡page 69) with the numbered buttons when 
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can 
only switch the language from the menu screen (➡page 30).
Audio Language≥English
≥French≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle Language≥Automatic
:If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available 
on that disc.
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menu Language≥English
≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
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 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Disc
ContinuedRatings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
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.≥8 No Limit
: All DVD-Video can be played.
≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
≥Unlock Recorder≥Change Password
≥Change Level≥Temporary Unlock
Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode 
(➡page 23, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥EP (6H):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.≥EP (8H):You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode
Select “Video (On)” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-
Audio.≥Video (On):The setting returns to “Audio (Off)” when you 
change the disc or turn the unit off.
≥Audio (Off)
DVD-R High-Speed Recording
When high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R, it is 
necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to HDD,; 
however, the screen size, etc. is restricted (➡ right). We 
recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed transfer 
(dubbing) to DVD-R is not necessary when recording a 
program.≥On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to 
DVD-R possible. Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER]. [“ ” appears in the transferring 
(dubbing) list (➡page 48).]
–Pictures are saved at 4:3.
–Hybrid VBR Resolution (➡ below) setting is “Fixed”.
–Select the type of audio in advance from “Select 
MTS” (➡page 63).
≥Off
MPEG4 Recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
MPEG4 Recording Mode
If you set this mode to “XF”, “SF”, “F”, “N” or “E”, you 
can record MPEG4 motion pictures at the selected 
mode while recording the program to HDD 
(➡page 54, Approximate recording time when 
recording a MPEG4 title on Panasonic SD Memory 
Card).≥Extra Fine (XF) ≥Super Fine (SF) ≥Fine (F) 
≥Normal (N) ≥Economy (E) ≥Off
–When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Select MTS” (➡page 63).
–You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a MultiMediaCard if you 
select “XF” or “SF”.
SD Card Capacity
Set according to the capacity of the card you are 
using. MPEG4 data recorded to the HDD will be 
divided to match the card’s capacity setting. It can 
then be transferred (dubbed) to the card.≥8MB≥16 MB ≥32 MB ≥64 MB ≥128 MB 
≥256 MB ≥512 MB ≥1GB ≥2GB
Video3-D Y/C Separation≥On: Reduces noise by separating the luminance (Y) and 
color (C) signals when recording.
≥Off: Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast 
moving images.
Hybrid VBR Resolution
(➡page 69, VBR)≥Automatic: The resolution is automated to provide efficient 
recording with less block noise. [HDD] [RAM]
≥Fixed
: The resolution is fixed to ensure that there is no 
loss of source picture resolution while recording.
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play 
(➡page 68, Frames and fields).≥Automatic
≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen 
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
Seamless Play
Select the play mode for play list chapter segments.≥On
: The chapters in play lists are played seamlessly. This 
does not work when there are several audio types 
included on the play list and when using Quick View. 
Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may 
change slightly.
≥Off: The points where chapters in play lists change are 
played accurately, but the picture may freeze for a 
moment.
Line-in NR
Reduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing).
≥When noise reduction is on, “3-D Y/C Separation” (➡above) 
does not work regardless of the setting.≥Automatic
: Noise reduction only works on picture input from a 
video tape.
≥On: Noise reduction works for any video input.
≥Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to 
record input as is.
Black Level Control
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.≥Lighter≥Darker
Output Level (Composite/S Video)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the 
VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminal.≥Lighter≥Darker
Output Level (Component)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals.≥Lighter≥Normal
≥Darker
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 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Audio
Search Audio & PLAY k1.3
You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward.
≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View 
(➡page 31) does not work.
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.≥On≥Off
Select MTS
Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) audio 
when:
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM. 
(➡below, Audio for XP Recording)
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) in MPEG4.≥Main≥SAP
In the following cases, you cannot select the audio on this unit. 
Select on the other equipment.
–when recording from an external source onto DVD-R. 
–when simultaneously recording MPEG4 from an external 
source. 
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡page 9).
≥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.≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment cannot process 
signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 
kHz.)
≥Off
: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment can process signals 
with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above 
settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz 
or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
Dolby DigitalSelect how to output the signal, to output 
“Bitstream” so the connected equipment 
decodes the signal, or to decode on this 
unit and output the signal as “PCM” (2 
channel).
[Note]
Not making the proper settings may result 
in noise, possibly damage your hearing 
and speakers, and digital recording may 
not work properly. ≥Bitstream
: When connecting to equipment displaying the 
Dolby Digital logo.
≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the 
Dolby Digital logo.
DTS≥Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS 
logo.
≥PCM
: When connecting to equipment not displaying the 
DTS logo.
Audio for XP Recording
Choose the audio type when recording or transferring (dubbing) 
with XP mode.≥Dolby Digital
 (➡page 68)
≥LPCM (➡page 68)
–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than 
that of normal XP mode recordings.
–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you 
selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.
–When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Select MTS” (➡above).
Select Audio CH for DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s 
DV terminal (➡page 51, 52).≥Stereo 1
: Records audio (L1, R1).
≥Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) 
subsequent to original recording.
≥Mix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Select MTS” (➡above).
Speaker (Analog connection only)
Choose the settings to suit your audio system and listening 
environment.≥Multi Channel: When you connect with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch 
terminals (➡page 15).
≥2 Channel
:  When you connect with AUDIO OUT1 or 2 
terminals.
Attenuator
Select “On” if sound is distorted.≥On≥Off
DisplayStatus Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen 
messages.≥English
≥Español≥Français
–Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system regardless of the settings. Other languages cannot 
be displayed.
Blue Background
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue 
background when reception is weak.≥On
≥Off
Front Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥Bright
≥Dim
≥Automatic:
The display turns dark during play, and reappears 
momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit is turned off 
all displays disappear. While using this mode the standby 
power consumption can be reduced.
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Changing the unit’s settings
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
TV 
Screen
TV Type (➡page 14)≥Aspect 4:3 & 480i≥Aspect 4:3 & 480p
≥Aspect 16:9 & 480i≥Aspect 16:9 & 480p
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥Pan & Scan
:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan 
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).
≥Letterbox:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 
standard aspect television.≥4:3: Titles played as recorded.
≥Pan & Scan:Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & 
Scan.
≥Letterbox: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the 
letterbox style.
NetworkNetwork Function
Select whether to use the network function.≥Enable≥Disable
TCP/IP Settings
Set this unit’s IP address and other settings.
There is usually no need to do anything manually.≥Automatic (DHCP)
≥Manual: When automatic setting fails, press [ENTER] to set 
the following settings manually.
≥IP Address≥Subnet Mask
≥Default Gateway≥DNS Server
Unit Name Setting
You can give a name to each unit to distinguish them on the 
network.≥Factory preset: “DVD Recorder”
Press [ENTER] to input or change the name (➡page 46).
Internet Connection
This setting is for features that may be added later. Select, and 
keep at, “Off ”.≥On≥Off
Registration of Client Unit (➡page 17)
Select a DVD recorder from the list of connected DVD recorders 
and register as a client. Video titles recorded on this unit can be 
played back on the client unit.Press [3,4] to select and press [ENTER] to register.
≥Use “Add manually” if connected DVD recorders are not 
shown on the list.
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Convenient functions
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used
Refer to the control reference on page 61.
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
1Press and hold [XCH] and [WCH] on the main unit for about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
2Press [ÍDVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
3Complete the TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup (until [ENTER] is pressed after the “Watch 
TV” message screen is displayed).
[Note]
You can set timer recording only manually after you set the unit with “Auto Channel Setting”.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Auto Channel 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
5Press [ENTER].
Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when finished.
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich 
meantime (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time)l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr
≥If the Auto Clock Setting does not start automatically, select 
“Auto Clock Setting” from the “Set Up” tab.
≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting 
(➡page 13) or time zone adjust.
6Press [ENTER].
≥The unit configures channels according to the Antenna 
System settings as follows.
Adjust the time zone (j1 or i1) if it was not set correctly with auto 
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Time Zone 
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “s1” or “r1” 
and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To cancel partway while Auto Channel/Clock Setting is taking place
Press [RETURN].
HDD DVD SD PC
D
TIME SLIPDRIVE SELECT/x1. 3
OPEN/CLOSE
CHRECTIME SLIP
X CH W
Auto channel/clock settings
SETUP
DiscVideoAudioDisplay
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CSTChannel
Set Up
Antenna system Band Channel
TVVHF 2–13
UHF 14–69
CATVVHF 2–13
CATV LOW BAND 95–99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36
CATV HYPER BAND 37–65
ULTRA BAND66–94
100–125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
Time Zone Adjust
SETUP
DiscVideoAudio
Set Up
Time Zone Adjust
j10i1 Channel
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Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used
Refer to the control reference on page 61.
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.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Preset 
Channel Captions” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the caption and 
press [1].
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
≥When selecting the caption, press and hold [3,4] to scroll 
up and down the screen.
5Press [3,4] to select the channel 
corresponding to the caption and 
press [2].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
captions have not been added manually.
≥To delete the channel number, press [¢CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.
6Press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Manual 
Channel Captions” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the channel 
and press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if 
preset captions have not been added.
5Press [3,4] to select the first 
character and press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
≥To delete the caption, press [¢CANCEL].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters.
6Press [2,1] to return to the “Channel 
Number” column.
Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.
7Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Channel captions
Antenna System
Auto Channel Setting
Channel Captions
Preset Channel CaptionsManual Channel CaptionsCATV
Channel SETUPSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenNetwork
TV GUIDE Setting
Preset Channel Captions
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenNetwork
Preset Captions
Caption
Channel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
PBS
CBS
Channel
Manual Channel Captions
SETUP
Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV ScreenNetwork
Manual Captions
Caption
Channel Number
AAAA
6
10
12
23----
----
----Channel
8----
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Specifications
Recording system:DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM)
DVD-Video format (DVD-R)
Recordable discs:
DVD-RAM :
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB
12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.2/5k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0)
DVD-R :
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB, 8cm (3q) 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R
Revision 1.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.x/8k–SPEED DVD-R
Revision 3.0)
Recording time:
≥Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)
≥Maximum 709 hours (with built-in 400 GB HDD)
Playable discs:
DVD-RAM :
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB
12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)
12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.2/5k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0)
DVD-R :
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB, 8cm (3q) 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R
Revision 1.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.x/8k–SPEED DVD-R
Revision 3.0)
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA)
CD-R/CD-RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)
Built-in HDD Capacity:400 GB
Drive unit:High Speed Drive (correspond to Maximum 8 times
speed with DVD-R disc and 5 times speed with DVD-RAM disc)
Maximum 64k High-Speed Recording from
Hard Disk to DVD-R
LASER Specification
Class I LASER Product
Wave length:
795 nm wavelength (for CDs), 662 nm wavelength (for DVDs)
Laser power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
Audio
Recording system:
Dolby Digital 2 ch, Linear PCM (XP mode, 2ch), G.726 (MPEG4)
Input:LINE (pin jack)a3
Reference input: 309 mVrms, FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input Impedance: 47 k≠
Output:LINE (pin jack)a2
5.1 channel: 5.1 channel discrete output (pin jack)
Reference output: 309 mVrms, FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output Impedance: 1 k≠
Digital Audio Out:Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)
Television system
Tuner system:NTSC-M
Antenna reception input:TV Channel: 2 ch–69 ch, 75 ≠
CATV Channel: 1 ch–125 ch, 75 ≠Video
Video system:NTSC color signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
Recording system:MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR), MPEG4
Input:LINE (pin jack)a3, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connectora3 Y:  1.0 Vp-p; C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Output:LINE (pin jack)a2, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connectora2 Y:  1.0 Vp-p; C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Component video output (480p/480i):Y:  1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
P
B:  0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠
PR:  0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠
SD/PC card slotSD Memory Card slot: 1 pc.
PC Card slot (Type II): 1 pc.
Still picture (JPEG, TIFF)
Compatible media (SD Card Slot):
SD Memory Card
§1, MultiMediaCard
Compatible media (PC Card Slot):
A PC Card adaptor conforming to PC Card Standards,
ATA Flash PC card, PC Card adaptor (SD Memory Card
§1,
xD-Picture Card, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash,
SmartMedia, M
EMORYSTICK), Mobile hard disk
Format:FAT12, FAT16
Image file format: 
JPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),
(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible
Number of pixels:34 a 34 to 6144 a 4096
Thawing time:Approx. 7 sec (2 M pixels)
SD Video (MPEG4, MPEG2)
Compatible media (SD Card Slot):
SD Memory Card§1,
MultiMediaCard (restricted to fine, normal, economy of MPEG4),
Compatible media (PC Card Slot): Mobile hard disk (read only)
MPEG4
Codec: Video: MPEG4 conforming, Audio: G.726 conforming
Number of pixels:
Extra fine/Super fine/Fine: 320a240 (QVGA)
Normal/Economy: 176a144 (QCIF)
Recording rate (Max):
Extra fine: Approx. 1.5 Mbps, Super fine: 1050 kbps
Fine: 430 kbps, Normal: 300 kbps, Economy: 100 kbps
(Including Audio transfer rate as 32 kbps)
File format: SD-Video format conforming (ASF)
MPEG2
§2
Codec: MPEG2(SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)
File Format: SD-Video format conforming
DV  i n pu t:IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin
Ethernet terminal:10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
G-LINK terminal:Only use the included IR Blaster
Others
Regional code:‚ 1
Clock unit:Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display
Operating temperature:5 oC–40 oC (41 oF–104 oF)
Operating humidity range:10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)
Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:47 W
Dimensions (WkHkD):Approx. 430 mmk79 mmk302 mm
(Approx.1615/16qk31/8qk1115/16q)Mass:Approx. 5 kg (11 lbs)
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
§1Includes miniSDTM Cards. (A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be 
inserted.)
§2Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card to 
HDD or DVD-RAM disc. 
After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-
RAM disc, the playback is possible.
User memo: XP: Approx. 1 hour
LP: Approx. 4 hoursSP: Approx. 2 hours
EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours
XP: Approx. 89 hours
LP: Approx. 355 hoursSP: Approx. 177 hours
EP: Approx. 532 hours/709 hours
Power consumption in standby mode:
  approx. 21 W
The model number and serial number of this product can be 
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER  DMR-E500H
SERIAL NUMBER 
DATE OF PURCHASE  _______________________________
DEALER NAME  ____________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS  _________________________________
__________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER  ______________________________
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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.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Provides a mechanism for automatically assigning network 
information such as the IP address or Subnet mask sent by the 
router and so on to this unit.
DNS Server
A server which acts like a telephone directory and translates Internet 
domain names into IP addresses.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. 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.
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default 
audio.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on 
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to 
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s 
speakers. Some DVD-Audio prevent down-mixing of all or part of 
their contents. When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, 
unless the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s 
channel specification, audio will not be output properly.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a 
digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo 
developing store or on your home printer.
Drive
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc 
(DVD), SD card (SD) and PC card (PC). These perform the reading 
and writing of data.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good 
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are 
possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the 
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low 
volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
Film and video
DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit can 
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable 
method of progressive output.
Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally 
being 24 frames per second.
Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. 
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize 
DVD-R on this unit.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer 
record or edit.
Folder
This is a place on the hard disk or memory card where groups of 
data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place 
where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) or MPEG4 are stored.Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format the HDD, DVD-RAM and memory cards on this unit. 
Formatting erases irrevocably all contents.
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see 
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but 
picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but 
there is no blurring.
Gateway
IP address of the electronic device providing Internet access. 
Usually called a router IP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.1)
HDD (Hard disk drive)
This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk 
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and 
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading 
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.
Hub
Used for connecting more than one device to the network.
IP address
A set of numbers which distinguish each computer on the network 
when, for example, connected to the Internet. When using a 
computer in a LAN (➡below) to access a computer or device not 
part of the LAN, the IP address is called the local IP address. (e.g., 
192.168.0.10)
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If 
you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc., the 
data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The 
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering 
the degree of compression.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A group of linked devices in a company, school or home. Indicates 
the boundaries of a particular network.
LPCM (Linear PCM)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on 
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.
MAC (Media Access Control) address
Address assigned to each device connected to the network to allow 
it to be recognized.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to 
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of 
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and 
CD-RW.
MPEG2/MPEG4 (Moving Picture Experts Group)
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding color video.
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based 
digital broadcasting. This unit records programs using MPEG2.
MPEG4 is a compression standard created for use with mobile 
equipment and use over networks, providing highly efficient record-
ings even with low bit rates.Pan&Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be 
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images 
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of 
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.Frame Field Field
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Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills 
the screen.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and 
bottom of the picture so the picture itself 
appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.) 
Progressive/Interlace
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. 
This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video 
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Protection
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or 
erasure protection.Router
Distinguishes the IP address assigned to each device, such as the 
computer, and relays the flow of data within the network.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave 
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital 
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per 
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the 
original sound.
Subnet mask
Enables efficient network use. A set of numbers which identify which 
part of the IP address allocated to every device connected to the 
router is the network portion.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
These are the standard protocols for sending and receiving data.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display 
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. 
A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras 
and other devices.
VBR (Variable bitrate)
This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate 
according to video signal.
Language code list  Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:
6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:7686Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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Frequently asked questions
Set upPage
Disc
Recording
What equipment is necessary to play 
multi channel surround sound?≥This unit has a built-in decoder so you can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by 
connecting an amplifier with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals and three or more speakers.9
Are the headphones and speakers 
directly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.9
The television has both S-VIDEO IN 
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO 
IN terminals. Which terminal should I 
connect with?≥We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal outputs the 
color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve 
high fidelity in reproducing colors.
If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be 
output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive 
output signal.7
Is my television progressive output 
compatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the 
manufacturer if you have another brand of television.—
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio 
and Video CDs bought in another 
country?≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
≥However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “1” or 
“ALL”.—
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have 
a region number be played?≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot 
play discs that do not have a region number.—
Please tell me about DVD-R and 
DVD-RW compatibility with this unit.≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-R discs that 
are finalized. 
≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.
≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.—
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-
RW compatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been recorded 
under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or 
finalize the disc after recording.
≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.20, 33
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Can I record from a commercially 
purchased video cassette or DVD?≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, 
recording is usually not possible.—
Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit 
be played on other equipment?≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on this unit; however, 
due to the condition of the recording, play may not be possible.60
Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a 
disc?≥You can record up to 64k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 40k recording speed to 
DVD-RAM when using a high speed compatible disc.47
Can I record digital audio signals 
using this unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output 
only. (The audio recorded using the DV automatic recording function from a digital video 
camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)—
Can a digital audio signal from this 
unit be recorded to other 
equipment?≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio 
Output” settings to the following from the SETUP menu.
–PCM Down Conversion On
–Dolby Digital PCM
–DTS PCM
However, only
–As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
–As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 
kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3 signals.63
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Can I switch to SAP during 
recording?≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press 
[AUDIO].
≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with “Select MTS” in the SETUP 
menu.23
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