Panasonic Dmr E75 Operating Instructions Manual

							PPC
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
Model No. DMR-E75V
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
VQT0H76-1
For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 71.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 72.
La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 75–83.
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Before Use
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA 
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance. (Inside of product)
Warning and Important Information
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, 
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE 
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY 
INSERT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable 
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the 
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the 
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
RQLS0233
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ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VORSICHTSICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNGGEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ATTENTIONRAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
DANGERVISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE  TO  BEAM.(FDA 21 CFR)CAUTIONVISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE  TO  BEAM.(IEC60825-1)
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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) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
(9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided 
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
(10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
(11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
(12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
(13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
(14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Pages to be referred to are indicated as (l ±±).
The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], those 
concerning video are indicated by [VHS].(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or 
register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
You can enjoy both VHS and DVD with this unit.
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid 
random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in many 
new features that outperform older tape formats. The following 
information summarizes a few of these features.
Instant play (l21, 33)
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator 
guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.
Instant recording (l26)
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the 
recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins 
recording right away. There is no need to worry about overwriting 
already recorded content.
Chasing playback (l25)
There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping 
recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its 
beginning.
Simultaneous Recording and Play (l25)
While recording, you can play another video program that was 
recorded previously.
Time Slip (l23, 25)
During play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you 
wish to view by specifying the skip time.
One touch dubbing (l58, 60)
Memorable contents on VHS can be easily dubbed onto DVD. “One 
touch 2-way Transfer/Dubbing” enables you to copy from VHS to 
DVD and vice versa.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no 
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a 
problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no 
responsibility and offers no compensation for any 
subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD 
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another 
company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this 
unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer 
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this 
unit.
About descriptions in these Operating 
Instructions
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied 
accessories. Use numbers indicated in 
parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to 
“Accessory Purchases” on page 71.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from 
whom you have made your purchase.
∏1 AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00006)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it 
with other equipment.
∏1 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(K2KZ2BA00001)∏1 Audio/Video Cable
(K2KA6CA00001)
∏2 Batteries for the Remote 
Control
R6 size∏1 Remote Control
(EUR7721X10)
Useful features
ENGLISH
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Before Use
Warning and Important Information ..................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................3
About descriptions in these Operating Instructions ..........................3
Accessories ......................................................................................3
Useful features..................................................................................3
Contents ...........................................................................................4
Control reference guide ....................................................................6
≥Remote control ...........................................................................6
≥Batteries .....................................................................................7
≥Use .............................................................................................7
≥Main unit .....................................................................................7
≥The unit’s display........................................................................8
STEP 1 Connection .........................................................................9
≥Connecting a TV and VCR .......................................................10
≥Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver ...........................11
If the antenna connector doesn’t match..........................................11
≥Other antenna connections to the unit .....................................11
≥Other antenna connections from the unit to the TV..................11
Connecting amplifier or system component....................................12
≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video 
(digital connection) .................................................................12
≥Connection to a stereo amplifier (analog connection) ..............12
DVD output and DVD/VHS output ..................................................12
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning ..........................................................13
≥If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails .......................................................14
≥Adding and deleting channels ..................................................14
STEP 3 Channel settings ...............................................................15
≥Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system ........................15
≥Channel captions......................................................................16
- Preset Channel Captions .......................................................16
- Manual Channel Captions......................................................16
STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control ....................17
≥Selecting TV type .....................................................................17
≥TV operation .............................................................................17
≥When other Panasonic products respond to 
this remote control .................................................................17
( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [[DVD]] ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )
Discs ...............................................................................................18
≥Discs you can use ....................................................................18
≥More about DVD-RAM and DVD-R ..........................................18
Discs that cannot be played............................................................19
Maintenance ...................................................................................19
Disc handling ..................................................................................19
Inserting discs .................................................................................20
Playback
Playing discs ...................................................................................21
≥When a menu screen appears on the TV.................................21
Quick View (Play t1.3) ..................................................................21
Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function) ..........21
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...............................................22
Slow-motion play ............................................................................22
Frame-by-frame viewing .................................................................22
Skipping ..........................................................................................22
Direct Play ......................................................................................22
CM Skip ..........................................................................................22
Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-picture/
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip...........................23
Erasing a title that is being played ..................................................23
Create chapters ..............................................................................23
Changing audio during play ............................................................23
Using menus to play MP3 discs......................................................24
≥Using the tree screen to find a group .......................................24
Recording
Playing while you are recording ..................................................... 25
≥Chasing play ............................................................................ 25
≥Simultaneous recording and play............................................. 25
≥TIME SLIP................................................................................ 25
Watching the TV while recording.................................................... 25
Recording TV programs ................................................................. 26
Playing/Recording VHS while recording......................................... 26
≥Recording modes and approximate recording times ............... 27
Selecting audio to record................................................................ 27
Flexible Recording mode (FR) ....................................................... 27
Timer Recording
Using VCR Plus_ system .............................................................. 28
Manual programming ..................................................................... 28
Check, change or delete programs ................................................ 29
Cautions for using timer recording on DVD and VHS .................... 29
Advanced Operations
DISC SETTING .............................................................................. 30
- Disc Name ............................................................................. 30
- Disc Protection ...................................................................... 30
- Format disc ............................................................................ 31
- Select First play ..................................................................... 31
- Finalize .................................................................................. 31
Entering text ................................................................................... 32
Using the Direct Navigator ............................................................. 33
≥Selecting recorded titles to play ............................................... 33
≥Direct Navigator ....................................................................... 33
- Erase ..................................................................................... 33
- Properties .............................................................................. 33
- Edit ........................................................................................ 34
- Chapter View ......................................................................... 35
Using play list ................................................................................. 36
≥Creating play lists..................................................................... 36
≥Playing play lists ...................................................................... 37
≥Using play list to edit play lists/chapters .................................. 37
- Erase ..................................................................................... 37
- Properties .............................................................................. 37
- Edit ........................................................................................ 38
- Chapter View ......................................................................... 39
Using DISPLAY menus .................................................................. 40
≥Common procedures ............................................................... 40
- Disc menu ............................................................................. 40
- Play menu ............................................................................. 41
- Video menu ........................................................................... 41
- Audio menu ........................................................................... 41
Various Settings
Changing the unit’s settings ........................................................... 42
≥Common procedures ............................................................... 42
Entering a password (Ratings) ....................................................... 42
Summary of settings....................................................................... 43
Clock Settings ................................................................................ 46
- Auto Clock Setting ................................................................. 46
- Time Zone Adjust .................................................................. 46
- Manual Clock Setting ............................................................ 46
FUNCTIONS window ..................................................................... 47
Status displays ............................................................................... 47
≥Changing the information displayed......................................... 47
≥Display examples ..................................................................... 47
( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )
Before Use
Inserting video cassette.................................................................. 48
Video cassette information ............................................................. 48
≥Video cassettes........................................................................ 48
≥Video cassette care ................................................................. 48
≥Maintenance ............................................................................ 48
Contents
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Playback
Playing a video cassette .................................................................49
Fast-forward / Rewind.....................................................................49
Cue / Review ..................................................................................49
Jet Search.......................................................................................49
Slow ................................................................................................49
Jet Rewind ......................................................................................49
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) .....................................................50
Repeat Playback.............................................................................50
Adjusting the playback picture ........................................................50
≥Manual tracking ........................................................................50
≥Vertical locking adjustment.......................................................50
Recording
Recording TV programs..................................................................51
Watching the TV while recording ....................................................51
Playing/Recording DVD while recording .........................................51
Timer Recording
Using VCR Plus_ system...............................................................52
Manual programming ......................................................................52
Auto SP/EP mode ...........................................................................53
Check, change or delete programs.................................................53
Cautions for using timer recording on DVD and VHS .....................53
Advanced Operations
Direct Navigator ..............................................................................54
≥To save Direct Navigator data ..................................................54
≥Selecting programs to play .......................................................54
≥Set the category .......................................................................55
To Check the Recorded Programming Data 
(Time Stamp Function) .................................................................55
VHS Index Search System (VISS)..................................................55
Various Settings
Changing the unit’s settings............................................................56
≥Common procedures ................................................................56
Summary of settings .......................................................................56
Various on-screen display indications ............................................57
Changing audio...............................................................................57
Auto Bilingual Choice Function .......................................................57
( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[DV D/V HS ]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^)
Advanced Operations
Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS .........................................................58
≥One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (VHSlDVD) .........................58
≥Manual Transfer (Dubbing) ......................................................59
Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD .........................................................60
≥One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (DVDlVHS) .........................60
≥Manual Transfer (Dubbing) ......................................................61
Recording from an external device .................................................62
- DVD .......................................................................................62
- VHS .......................................................................................62
Helpful Hints
Glossary..........................................................................................63
Frequently asked questions ............................................................64
Error messages ..............................................................................65
≥Common ...................................................................................65
≥DVD ..........................................................................................65
≥VHS ..........................................................................................65
Troubleshooting guide ....................................................................66
≥Common ...................................................................................66
≥DVD ..........................................................................................68
≥VHS ..........................................................................................69
Product Service ..............................................................................70
≥Product information ..................................................................70
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ...........................................71
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................................72
Specifications..................................................................................73
Index ...............................................................................................74
Español
Antes de uso
≥Conexión a un televisor o a un VCR ...................................................... 75
( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [[DV D]] ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )
Sintonización automática por enchufe ........................................... 76
Ajustes del canal de guía para el sistema VCR Plus+ ................... 76
Selección del tipo de televisor ........................................................ 76
Reproducción
Introducción de discos.................................................................... 77
Reproducción de los discos ........................................................... 77
≥Cuando en el televisor aparece la pantalla de un menú ........................ 77Vista rápida (Reproducción t1.3) .................................................. 77
Continuación de la reproducción (Función Resume) ..................... 77
Avance rápido y rebobinado—SEARCH ........................................ 77
Reproducción de cámara lenta ...................................................... 77
Visión cuadro por cuadro ............................................................... 78
Salto ............................................................................................... 78
Reproducción directa ..................................................................... 78
Salto CM......................................................................................... 78
Visualización de la imagen TV como imagen en imagen/
Selección de la cantidad de tiempo a saltar—Time Slip.............. 78
Borrado de un título que se está reproduciendo ............................ 78
Crear capítulos ............................................................................... 78
Grabación
Reproducción durante la grabación ............................................... 79≥Reproducción seguida............................................................................ 79
≥Grabación y reproducción simultáneas .................................................. 79
≥TIME SLIP .............................................................................................. 79
Recepción de las transmisiones televisivas 
durante la grabación .................................................................... 79
Grabación de programas televisivos .............................................. 79
≥Modos de grabación y tiempo aproximado de grabación....................... 79
Ejecución de grabaciones temporizadas
Uso del sistema VCR Plus+ ........................................................... 80
Programación manual .................................................................... 80
Controle, cambie o borre el programa............................................ 80
Precauciones al usar la grabación temporizada en 
DVD y VHS .................................................................................. 80
( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )
Reproducción
Introducción de un cassette de vídeo............................................. 81
Cassette de vídeo .......................................................................... 81
Reproducción de un cassette de vídeo .......................................... 81
Avance rápido / Rebobinado .......................................................... 81
Localización progresiva / Rebobinado ........................................... 81
Búsqueda Jet ................................................................................. 81
Lento .............................................................................................. 81
Rebobinado Jet .............................................................................. 81
Cuasi reproducción S-VHS (SQPB) ............................................... 81
Reproducción repetida ................................................................... 81
Grabación
Grabación de programas televisivos .............................................. 82
Recepción de las transmisiones televisivas 
durante la grabación .................................................................... 82
Ejecución de grabaciones temporizadas
Uso del sistema VCR Plus+ ........................................................... 83
Programación manual .................................................................... 83
Modo SP/EP automático ................................................................ 83
Controle, cambie o borre el programa............................................ 83
Precauciones al usar la grabación temporizada en 
DVD y VHS .................................................................................. 83
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(1)DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í, DVD/VHS POWER)
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l13
(2)Input select button (INPUT SELECT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l62
(3)DVD/VHS output button (OUTPUT, DVD/VHS)  . . . . . . . .l12
(4)Numeric buttons (0–9)
(5)Cancel/Reset and asterisk button (CANCEL/RESET, ¢)
(6)Skip/Index buttons (:, 9, SKIP/INDEX)
(7)Stop button (∫, STOP)
(8)Top menu and Direct Navigator button 
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR)
(9)Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Frame buttons (2;, ;1)/
Enter button (ENTER)
(10)Sub menu button (SUB MENU)
(11)Manual programming and check button (PROG/CHECK)
(12)Display button (DISPLAY)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l40
(13)VHS recording button (¥, VHS REC)  . . . . . . . . . . . .l51, 61
(14)Recording mode button (REC MODE). . . . . . . . . . . .l26, 51
(15)Chapter button (CHAPTER)/
Jet rewind button (6 JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l23, 49
(16)DVD erase button (DVD ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l23
(17)VHS dubbing button (VHS —, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l60
(18)DVD dubbing button (“ DVD, DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . .l58
(19)DVD recording button (¥, DVD REC)  . . . . . . . . . . . .l26, 59
(20)Add/Delete button (ADD/DLT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l14
(21)Status display button (STATUS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l47, 57
(22)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l23, 25
(23)Return button (RETURN)
(24)Functions (FUNCTIONS)/
VHS menu (VHS MENU) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l47, 56
(25)Pause button (;, PAUSE)
(26)Play button (1, PLAY)
(27)Slow/Search, rewind, forward buttons 
(6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH, REW, FF)
(28)CM skip button (CM SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l22
(29)VCR Plus+ button (VCR Plus+)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l28, 52
(30)Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l23, 27, 57
(31)TRACKING/V-LOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l50
/Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)
(32)DVD select button (DVD)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l above
(33)VHS select button (VHS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l above
(34)TV operation buttons
POWER on/off button (POWER, Í) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l17
TV/VIDEO input mode select button (TV/VIDEO) . . .l25, 51
Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X) . . . . . . . . . . . .l25, 51
Volume up/down buttons (VOLUME, r, s)
Control reference guide
∫ Remote control
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
DVD REC VHS RECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBINGVHS DVD
POWER
TIME SLIP
CHAPTER
 JET REW
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHS
VHSDVD
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD ERASE
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
(1)
(34)
(33)
(32)
(31)
(30)
(29)
(28)
(27)
(26)
(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(18)(19)
(17) (2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
∫[VHS] and [DVD] button
[DVD]
≥Switch the remote control mode to DVD. Make sure you press 
before performing DVD operations. When in DVD mode, the 
[DVD] button lights each time you press one of the buttons on 
the remote control.
[VHS]
≥Switch the remote control mode to VHS. Make sure you press 
before performing VHS operations. When in VHS mode, the 
[VHS] button lights each time you press one of the buttons on 
the remote control.
When you press this button in the DVD remote control mode, 
it is automatically switched to the VHS remote control mode.
When you press this button in the VHS remote control mode, 
it is automatically switched to the DVD remote control mode.
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≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may 
cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Note
≥If you cannot operate the unit or TV using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (l17).
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from 
dust.
≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as 
direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
Common to DVD/VHS
[A]DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í/I, POWER) . . . . . . .l13
≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount 
of power.
[B]Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l above
[C]S-Video input terminal (S-VIDEO IN)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l62
[D]L2 input terminals (L2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l62
[E]Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   l8
[F]One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) operation button
≥From VHS to DVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l58
≥From DVD to VHS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l60
VHS
(1)VHS Search buttons (V/6, 5/W)
(2)Cassette eject button (
						

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Common to DVD/VHS
[A]Main display
≥Current time
≥VHS recording and play counter
≥Timer recording start time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
[B]Transfer (Dubbing) direction indicator
[C]Main display
≥Disc play counter
≥Timer recording end time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
VHS
(1)Tape speed indicator (l51)
≥SP: When recording or playing in Normal mode.
≥LP: When playing in Long play mode.
≥EP: When recording or playing in Extra long play mode.
≥VP: When recording or playing in five-time (Long play) mode.
(2)VHS output indicator
(3)Remaining tape time indicator
(4)Tape operation status
≥The operation status of this unit, such as playback, 
fast forward, etc.
(5)Channel
(6)Timer program display ( ) (l52)
On: 
When a timer program is registered and recordable tape is 
inserted. 
Flashes: 
When the unit cannot record the registered program (e.g. there 
is no tape, etc.) from 2 minutes before starting a timer program 
to the end of the timer program.
(7)Tape indicatorDVD
(1)Disc operation status
(2)Disc type
(3)DVD output indicator
(4)Recording mode (l27)
≥XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode (l27)
(5)Disc indicator
(6)Timer program display ( ) (l28)
On: 
When a timer program is registered and recordable disc is 
inserted. 
Flashes: 
When the unit cannot record the registered program (e.g. there 
is no disc, etc.) from 2 minutes before starting a timer program 
to the end of the timer program.
(7)Channel position indicator
TRK:track number
GRP:group number
TTL:title number
CHP:chapter number
CH:channel
PL:play list number
Note
≥A half mirror is used for the unit’s display so the display may 
occasionally be difficult to see depending on surrounding 
conditions.
∫ The unit’s display
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∫Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals
∫When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit 
consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off 
(approx. 2 W).
∫Do not connect the unit through a video cassette 
recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected 
by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown 
correctly on the TV.
≥When connecting to a TV with a built in VCR, connect to the input 
terminals on the TV side, not the VCR side.
STEP 1 Connection
TV
Amplifier
This unitFrom AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
To L1 input terminals (rear) To L2 input terminals (front)
Camcorder Video cassette recorder
Other equipment
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the 
unit.
Do not place the unit on 
amplifiers or equipment 
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
TV TV
This unit
VCRVCR
This unit
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≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
∫75 ≠ coaxial cable
≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 
75 ≠ coaxial cable to the TV. Make sure you connect one of the 
following terminals on this unit to the TV: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT 
terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT terminal. If the TV has none of these terminals, consult your 
local dealer.
≥Refer to page 11 to if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
∫ Connecting a TV and VCR
RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS-VIDEO
IN 1 (L1)
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS-VIDEODVD OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUT
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VIDEO
OUT
VHF/UHF
RF IN R        L
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO INAUDIO IN
R       LVIDEO IN
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To the 
antenna Outdoor antennaCable TV
Indoor antenna TV
Audio/
Video 
cableAntenna cable
To household AC outlet
Video cassette recorder Cooling fan
Component 
video cable75 ≠ coaxial cable
(lbelow) AC power supply cord
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete.
This unit
75 ≠ coaxial cable
Audio/Video cableSplitter indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
To L1 When making this connection, 
ensure you connect the audio 
cables to the corresponding 
audio input terminals on the TV.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output 
(l63) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.S-Video 
cable
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT 
terminal. (Actual results depend on the TV.)Red
White
Yellow
Use a splitter if you also 
want to connect the 
antenna to your VCR.
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