Panasonic Dmr E55 Operating Instructions Manual

							31
RQT7301
Editing
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 4.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 28)
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “Chapter View”
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 6.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 28)
6Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Play List View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
≥Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters
DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Play List View
SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
01
- - - - - -- - - -
Create10/27 Mon  0:30
Copy
Enter Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
Refer to “Play list 
operations”.
DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Chapter View
SelectPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
08 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
Play
Move Chapter
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
Play List ViewAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”.
Play list operations
Erase§Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and 
press [ENTER].
Properties
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is 
shown.
Create➡page 30, Creating play lists
Copy§Press [2,1] to select “Copy” and press 
[ENTER].
Enter 
Name➡page 34, Entering text
Change 
Thumb-
nail➡page 29, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
Chapter➡page 30, Creating play lists, Step 4–6
Move 
Chapter
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
position to insert the chapter and press 
[ENTER].
Divide 
Chapter➡page 29, Divide Chapter
Combine 
Chapters➡page 29, Combine Chapters
Erase 
Chapter
§
➡page 29, Erase Chapter
Properties
No.
Chapters01
012Date
Time6/20/2002 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Move Chapter
Previous01/01Next
08 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
7301en.book  31 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							32
RQT7301
Convenient functions
Disc setting
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
123
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE ERASEREC
F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP
3 4 2 1 
ENTER FUNCTIONS
RETURN
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
Release protection. [RAM]
(cartridge ➡page 15, disc ➡right)
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “DISC 
SETTING” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the operation 
and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥Once the disc has been formatted, the contents cannot be 
restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents on 
the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set title 
or disc protection.
≥After finalizing [DVD-R],
–The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or 
edit.
–There is a pause of several seconds between titles.
–Titles are divided into about 5-minute
§ chapters.§This time varies greatly depending on the condition and 
mode of recording.
DVDDVD-RAM
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
PLAY LIST
SETUPFLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC PROTECTION  OFF
CARTRIDGE PROTECTION  OFF
DISC SETTINGDVD-RAMTitles 11
UsedFree
0 : 225:38 (EP)
Off
Disc Name
Format disc
Disc Protection
7301en.book  32 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							33
RQT7301
Convenient functions
[RAM] [DVD-R]
➡page 34, Entering text
The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.
[RAM]
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to set disc protection and 
press [ENTER]. 
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.
(➡page 40, Formatting)
[RAM]
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in 
this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a 
disc.
1Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
3Press [ENTER].
To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Formatting ..” is on the television. This can render 
the disc unusable.
≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to 
a maximum of 70 minutes.
≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.[DVD-R]
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc.
Do this before finalizing the disc.
Press [3,4] to select “Top Menu” or 
“Title 1” and press [ENTER].
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top 
menu.
(➡page 40, Finalize)
[DVD-R]
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them 
on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies 
with DVD-Video standards.
1Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
3Press [ENTER].
≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This will 
render the disc unusable.
≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s 
equipment.
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players 
due to the condition of the recording.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
For U.S.A.:http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
For Canada:www.panasonic.ca
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Format disc
DVDDVD-RAM
DIRECT NAVIGATORPlay backDISC PROTECTION  OF DOCUMENTARYCARTRIDGE PROTECTION  OF
DISC SETTINGDVD-RAMTitles 11
UsedFree
0 : 225:38 (EP)
On
Disc Name
Format disc
Disc Protection
Select First play
Finalize
Before 
finalizeAfter 
finalize
Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V
Recording/Editing/Entering name±t
Play on other players t±
7301en.book  33 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							34
RQT7301
Convenient functions
Entering text
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
§Timer recording
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character in the name field 
and press [;].
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥To enter a space
Press [¢CANCEL] and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [∫] (SET).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved. [RAM]Characters
Title
64 (44
§)
Play list 64
Disc 64
[DVD-R]Characters
Title 44
Disc 40
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
123
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE ERASEREC
F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP
∫
¢ CANCEL
;
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
RETURN
Numbered 
buttons
Title (timer recording)
Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 19, 20.
Title
Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 28.
Play list
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 31.
Disc
Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 32.
_Enter Name
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
¢2345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bcij
ef /l%
hifl$¢
&
klON@
n]_o[
SPACE
SETERASE
0¢PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`^| 
! ?\
   .
   ,

:
; ––
π;
Name field: shows the text you have entered
5
6
7
8NO
JKL
M
PQRS
TUV
7
77
7301en.book  34 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							35
RQT7301
Convenient functions
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main 
functions quickly and easily.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select an item 
and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit 
to show the condition of the unit.
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
FUNCTIONS window
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
123
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE ERASEREC
F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP
3 4 2 1 
ENTER FUNCTIONS
STATUS
DVDDVD-RAM
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
PLAY LIST
SETUPFLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC PROTECTION  OFF
CARTRIDGE PROTECTION  OFF
Status messages
0:50  XP 6/8 10:15 PM
π T2     0:05.14  XP
π T1     0:00.10  SP
REC
LR
DVD-RAM
PLAY
Remain     π
Recording mode
No displayAvailable recording time 
and recording mode
Play position
Elapsed play timeDisc indication
Recording or play status/input 
channel
Audio type
Elapsed recording time Date and time
7301en.book  35 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							36
RQT7301
Convenient functions
Changing the unit’s settings
See page 38 for details on menu operation.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Continued on next page
Summary of settings
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Channel
Antenna System (➡page 11)≥TV≥CATV
Auto Channel Setting (➡page 11)j
Preset Channel Captions (➡page 13)j
Manual Channel Captions (➡page 13)j
VCR Plusr CH Setting (➡page 12)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 (➡page 38)
Manual Clock Setting (➡page 38)
Time Zone Adjust (➡page 38)≥j1≥0
≥i1
Re-initialize Settings
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the 
clock, channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, 
to the default settings.≥Ye s≥No
DiscLanguages
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]
Press [ENTER] to display the menu.≥Enter a code (➡page 40) when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes 
you make here.
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 ¢¢¢¢
Ratings
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 17, 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)
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 40, VBR)≥Automatic: The resolution is automated to provide efficient 
recording with less block noise. [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 40, 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.
Line-in NR
Reduces video tape noise while 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 input picture from a 
video tape.
≥On: Noise reduction works for any input video.
≥Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to 
record input as is.
7301en.book  36 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							37
RQT7301
Convenient functions
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Video
Continued
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
AudioSearch 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 23) does not work.
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.≥On≥Off
Select MTS
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP) 
when recording to DVD-R. (You cannot change secondary audio when 
recording audio to DVD-R from an external source.)≥Main≥SAP
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡page 9).
Press [ENTER] to display the menu.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a 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.≥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.)
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.
DisplayStatus Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.≥English
≥Español≥Français
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.
TV 
ScreenTV 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.≥Pa n  &  Sc a n
:
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.
7301en.book  37 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							38
RQT7301
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].
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Auto Clock 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few hours 
in some cases. The following screen appears when setting is 
complete.≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time 
zone adjust.
≥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
5Press [ENTER].
To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
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.
3Press [3,4] to select “Time Zone 
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “s1” or “r1” 
and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Manual Clock 
Setting” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select the item you 
want to change and press [3,4] to 
change the setting.
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 (➡ above)
5Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
When you change the time zone, the recording times for titles 
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to 
correspond to the new time zone.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Common procedures
Tabs Menus Options
Clock settings
Auto Clock Setting
123
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE ERASEREC
F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUPSETUP3 4 2 1 
ENTER
RETURN
Numbered 
buttons
Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting
Channel Captions
Preset Channel CaptionsMlChlCtiCATV
Channel SETUPSet Up
SETUP
Set Up
DiscVideoAudio
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CSTChannel
Time Zone Adjust
Manual Clock Setting
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Time Zone Adjust
j10i1Channel
SETUP
DiscVideo
Set Up
Manual Clock Setting
/:
/SAT PM MONTH DAY YEAR
HOUR MINUTE1
1
12 00 2000
DST TIME ZONEOFFEST
Channel
7301en.book  38 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							39
RQT7301
Reference
Specifications
Recording system:DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),
DVD-Video format (DVD-R)
Optical pick-up:System with 1 lens, 2 integration units 
(658 nm wavelength for DVDs, 
795 nm wavelength for CDs)
Recordable discs:12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5
q) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm (3
q) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs
(for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)
Recording time:Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: 60 minutes
SP: 120 minutes
LP: 240 minutes
EP: 360 minutes or 480 minutes
Discs played:12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5
q) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm (3q) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs
(for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)
DVD-VIDEO discs
DVD-Audio discs
CD-Audio discs (CD-DA)
Video CD discs
CD-R/CD-RW discs (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 formatted discs)
Video system
TV system:NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Recording system:MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input:LINE (pin jack)a3, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connectora3 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠
Output:LINE (pin jack)a1, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
S connectora1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠
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 ≠
Antenna reception input:TV Channel:  2ch–69ch, 75 ≠
CATV Channel:  1ch–125ch, 75 ≠Audio system
Recording system:Dolby Digital
Input:LINE (pin jack)a3
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 k≠
Output:LINE (pin jack)a1
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 k≠
(Load impedance: 10 k≠)
Number of channels:Recording: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
Other input/output connectors:
Digital audio optical output connector
Operating temperature range:5 oC–40 oC (41 oF–104 oF)
Operating humidity range:10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)
Clock unit:Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display
LASER Specification
Class I LASER Product
Wave length:795 nm 658 nm
Laser power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
Power supply
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on	he\outer\packaging]
AC 110 –240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:25 W
Dimensions:Approx. 430 (W)k79 (H)k274 (D) mm
[Approx.1615/16q(W)k31/8q(H)k1013/16q(D)](excluding protrusions)
Mass:Approx. 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
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.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it 
impossible to record or play discs. 
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once 
every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating 
environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before 
use.Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 2.9 W
Maintenance
7301en.book  39 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分 
						

							40
RQT7301
Reference
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.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on 
some discs into two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you 
want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through 
your television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this 
unit can then only output the front two channels.
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 or DVD-R 
etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can 
finalize DVD-R on this unit.
You cannot record onto or edit finalized discs.
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM on this unit.
Formatting erases irrevocably all recordings on the disc.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
VBR (Variable bitrate)
This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate 
according to video signal.
Frame Field Field
=     +
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
7301en.book  40 ページ  ２００４年３月１日　月曜日　午後５時３５分