Panasonic Dmr E75 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
≥You can record and view simultaneously scrambled and 
unscrambled channels if connections are made as shown in the 
diagram below.
¢For more information on connections (l10)
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
≥If your TV has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead 
connection to minimize signal loss.
∫A single twin lead
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫Two twin leads
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on 
your TV. Refer to the TV’s operating instructions.
∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal
∫A twin lead terminal
∫Two twin lead terminals
∫Multiple antenna terminals
≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the TV’s setting 
as necessary.
∫ Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
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
OUTINOUTININ
Satellite receiver75 ≠ coaxial cable This unit
From antenna or 
cable TV jack Cable TV box
From satellite 
dish antenna Audio/Video cableTV To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/VHF RF IN
or
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
OUT
IN
OUTINOUT2OUT1
IN
2-way 
splitter
Cable TV boxThis unit
From cable TV jack75 ≠ coaxial cable Audio/Video cableTV
Cable TV 
box To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/VHF RF IN
If the antenna connector doesn’t match
∫ Other antenna connections to the unit
300–75 ≠ transformer 
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s
RF IN terminal
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal (Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer
from the antenna
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal
300–75 ≠ transformer (Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cableVHF/UHF band mixer
∫ Other antenna connections from the unit 
to the TV
VHF/UHF band separator
TV 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer
TVVHF or 
UHF
75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator
TVVHF
UHF
ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTV
75 ≠ coaxial cable
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Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder 
with these logo marks.
≥Use an optical digital audio cable.
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (l44).
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when 
playing DVD-Audio
This unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals which are 
common to both DVD and VHS, and DVD output terminals which are 
exclusively used for DVD.
≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS 
outputs can be switched.
≥The DVD output terminals can only output the DVD signal.Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Set Up” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[4]Select “DVD/VHS Output” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Select “Automatic” or “Manual” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
Connecting amplifier or system component
∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on 
DVD-Video (digital connection)
OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPRR - AUD
R - AUD
DVD OUT
OPTICAL IN
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(1) Rear panel of this unit
(2) Insert fully, with this side 
facing up. (Do not bend when 
connecting.)
(3)Optical digital audio cable 
(not supplied)
(4) To optical digital input
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel
Dolby Digital (l44)
This is a method of coding digital signals developed 
by Dolby Laboratories. Not only stereo (2 channel) 
audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel audio. 
A large amount of audio information can be 
recorded on one disc by this method.
DTS Digital Surround (l44)
This surround system is used in many movie 
theatres around the world. The separation between 
channels is good and the compression ratio is low, 
so realistic sound effects are possible.
DTS sound tracks are produced with the assumption 
that all channels will be used.
∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier 
(analog connection)
OPTICALITAL AUDIO OUTCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480P/480I)
PBPRR - AUDIO - LVIDEO
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS-VIDEODVD OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUT
R      L
AUDIO IN
(4)
(5)
(2)
(3) (1)
(1) Rear panel of this unit
(2) To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
(3) Audio cable (not supplied)
ARed (R)
BWhite (L)
(4) Audio input (L/R)
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel
DVD output and DVD/VHS output
≥Even if “Automatic” is selected in “DVD/VHS Output” on 
“Set Up” Menu (l43), the desired output may not be selected 
depending on the operation. In this case, press [DVD/VHS 
OUTPUT] on the remote controller to switch manually.
≥When the Video is switched from DVD to VHS or vice versa, 
the audio volume may suddenly increase or decrease. This is 
because when the audio output of this unit is connected to the 
TV or other, the audio output of the DVD is generally lower. 
When you increase the volume level of the TV or the amplifier 
to play back DVD audio, reduce it when playback is finished.
R - AUDIOOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPBPR
R - AUDIO - LVIDEOS-VIDEODVD OUT
R - AUDIO - LVIDEODVD/VHS COMMON OUT
DVD/VHS COMMON output
DVD output
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After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit 
assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in 
all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves 
or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
Preparation
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver 
(l11), tune to your local PBS for “Auto Clock Setting” to work.
If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (l46, “Manual 
Clock Setting”).
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].
[2]Use [3, 4] to select the language and press 
[ENTER].[3]Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.
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 mean 
time (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
[4]Press [ENTER].
∫If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual 
time
Select “j1” or “i1” in “Time Zone Adjust” in the SETUP menu 
(l46).
∫If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Set the time manually (l46, “Manual Clock Setting”).
∫To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for 
example)
When the unit is on and stopped
[1]Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on DVD of the main unit for 
about 5 seconds.
The unit turns off.
[2]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
BandChannel
TV Mode
(Airwaves)VHF 2–13
UHF 14–69
CATV Mode
(Cable)VHF 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
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERÍ
 DVD
FUNCTIONS OUTPUT
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
OUTPUTPLAY
PROG/CHECKTIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
EnglishEspañolFrançais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
Select Language
Seleccione la Lengua
Sélection de Langue
Antenna system, channel caption, and guide channel 
settings for VCR Plusi system all revert to the default 
values when you perform the procedure below. Timer 
recording settings are also cleared.
Auto Channel Setting
CH.
Auto Channel Setting
Proceeding .  .  .
1   1   11
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2004 12:15 AM
DST.............  ON
TIME ZONE.... CST
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≥Press [DVD].
[1]
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[4]Select “Antenna System” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Select “TV” or “CATV” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[6]Select “Auto Channel Setting” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Press [ENTER].
Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
∫When you are finished
Press [RETURN].Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or 
unnecessary channels are set.
[1]Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
TV Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CATV Mode (Cable)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]
≥You can also use [CH, W, X] when you are going to delete a 
channel.
[2]Press [ADD/DLT].
e.g., the channel is deleted.
∫ If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C VHS RECREC MODEADD/DLT
DUBBING
TIME SLIP
CHAPTER
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD ERASE
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER DVD
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
ADD/DLTCH, W, X
Numeric
Buttons
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi CH Setting
Antenna System
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Auto Channel SettingChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
CATVSETUP
TV
ChannelSet Up
CATV Antenna System
SETUP
∫ Adding and deleting channels
Unit’s display
CHANNEL 15 DELETED
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Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi system for 
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing 
the channels, station names, and guide channels.
e.g.,
°Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.
°°Write down all the stations you can receive.
≥If you have connected a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the 
VCR Plus_ system does not work so you do not have to set the 
guide channels.
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[4]Select “VCR Plusr CH Setting” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
e.g., “Antenna System” is set to “CATV”.
[5]Use [3, 4] to select the guide channel you want 
to set and press [1].
≥When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to 
scroll up and down the screen.
[6]Use [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding 
to the guide channel and press [2].
≥To delete a number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other channels.
[7]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫When you are finished
Press [RETURN].
STEP 3 Channel settings
∫ Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi 
system
Station nameGuide 
channel°Channel 
number°°Channel setting
CBS 04 04 Unnecessary
HBO 33 15Enter channel 15 next to 
Guide Channel 33.
Nickelodeon 38 20Enter channel 20 next to 
Guide Channel 38.
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi CH Setting
Antenna System
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Auto Channel SettingChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
CATVSETUP
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
VCR Plusi CH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
---
---
125
1
------
2
3
SETUP
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
VCR Plusi CH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel---
4
5
6
------
7
8
---
---
SETUP
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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.
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[4]Select “Preset Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[5]Use [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.
[6]Use [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/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary.
[7]Press [ENTER].[4]Select “Manual Channel Captions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[5]Use [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.
[6]Use [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/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters.
[7]Use [2, 1] to return to the “Channel Number” 
column.
≥Repeat steps 5–7 to enter other channels.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫ Channel captions
PLAY
PROG/CHECKTIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
POWER
CM SKIPCANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERTV, Í
 DVD
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
Numeric
Buttons
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi CH Setting
Antenna System
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Auto Channel SettingChannel CaptionsPreset Channel Captions
CATVSETUP
1Preset Channel Captions
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Preset Captions
Caption Channel Number
---
---
GLOB
ABC
------
PBS
CBS
SETUP
1Manual Channel Captions
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫When you are finished
Press [RETURN].
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Manual Captions
Channel NumberCaption
AAAA
---
6---
8
10
------
12
23
SETUP
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You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. 
(l63)
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “TV Screen” with [3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
[4]Select “TV Type” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480P/480I:
Select “480P” if the TV is compatible with progressive output.
[5]Use [3, 4] to select the item and press 
[ENTER].
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the TV on/off, change the TV input mode, select the TV channel and 
change the TV volume.
Point the remote control at the TV
While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code 
using the numeric buttons.
e.g., 01: press [0]  ) [1].
Manufacturer and Code No.
Test by turning on the TV and changing channels. Repeat the 
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your TV brand is not listed or if the code listed for your TV does 
not allow control of your TV, this remote control is not compatible 
with your TV.Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Set Up” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[4]Select “Remote Control Code” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[5]Use [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2, or 3) and 
press [ENTER].
The code on the unit has been set.
[6]While pressing [ENTER], press and hold for 
about 2 seconds the numeric button ([1], [2] or 
[3]) corresponding to the code you selected in 
step 5.
The code on the remote control has been set.
[7]Press [ENTER].
∫When the following indicator appears on the unit’s 
display
The unit’s remote control code
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s 
(lstep 6).
STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control
∫ Selecting TV type
∫ TV operation
Panasonic
National
QUASAR01, 02PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13
Aspect 4:3 & 480I
ChannelSet UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen
Aspect 4:3 & 480P
Aspect 16:9 & 480I
Aspect 16:9 & 480PTV Type
SETUP
4:316:9
4:3 standard aspect TV 16:9 widescreen TV
∫ When other Panasonic products respond 
to this remote control
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫When you are finished
Press [RETURN].
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Before Use
[[DVD]]
≥On DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CD, the producer of the material can control how these discs are played. This means that you may 
not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s information for details.
The features you can use with the different types of disc are as follows.
°Possible operations (≤: enable t: disable)
°°The remaining capacity of the disc will not be increased even if erased.
DVD-RAM
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable 
Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow 
one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB 
DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to 
record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.
≥DVD-RAMs recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible 
players.
≥We recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-RAM, which has 
confirmed compatibility with this unit.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be the same as that of 
the originals.
∫Protection of cartridge disc
You can protect the contents of your discs.
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect 
position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase 
from the disc. DVD-R
≥You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on 
this unit.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.
≥DVD-R can be recorded only in either of these audio types (Main or 
SAP). Select the desired audio type in “Select MTS” (l44).
≥Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to copy once, but you 
cannot record them with DVD-R. Use DVD-RAM to record these 
kinds of broadcast.
≥Before finalizing, erasing titles will not increase the disc’s available 
time.
≥After finalizing, these DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or 
edited.
≥This unit may not be able to play back DVD-Rs other than 
Panasonic’s product depending on the recording condition. We 
recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-R, which has confirmed 
compatibility with this unit.
≥DVD-R recorded by this unit cannot be reproduced by other 
Panasonic DVD recorders in some cases.
Discs
∫ Discs you can use
Disc typeLogoIndication in 
these 
instructionsPossible operations°FeaturesABCDE
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB / 9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB 8 cm (3z)[RAM]≤≤≤≤≤This disc is able to be rewritten and edited. There are 
2 types of DVD-RAM, single-sided and double-sided. 
The capacity of the double-sided disc is 9.4 GB. 
(lbelow)
DVD-R
4.7 GB 12 cm (5z), 1.4 GB 8 cm (3z)
for General Ver.2.0
4.7 GB 12 cm (5z)
for General Ver.2.0/4k-SPEED 
DVD-R Revision 1.0[DVD-R]
Not finalized≤≤≤°°t tThis is a recordable disc with high compatibility and 
storage stability. (You cannot rewrite it.) This unit is 
capable of recording DVD-R from 1k speed to 
4kspeed. (lbelow) [DVD-V]
Finalizedt≤t t t
DVD-Audio
(Play is in stereo only.)[DVD-A]t≤t t≤This is a disc for music with high sound quality.
≥In this unit, it is played with 2 channels (stereo).
DVD-Video[DVD-V]t≤t t≤This is marketed software with high picture 
quality which already includes movies or 
music.
≥This unit can play discs with symbols 
(region number) shown on the right.
Video CD[VCD]t≤t t≤This is marketed software which already includes 
music or video.
Audio CD
(Including discs recorded with 
MP3.)
[CD]t≤t t tThis is marketed software which already includes 
music or audio. This can be a CD-R or a CD-RW 
including music recorded in MP3 compression 
technology.
≥This unit can play finalized CD-R/CD-RW (audio 
recording disc) recorded in CD-DA (digital audio), 
Video CD or MP3 format. Some CD-R or CD-RW 
may not be played due to the condition of the 
recording. –[MP3]t≤t t t
ARecordingBPlaybackCTitle erase/Entering textDCreating play listsESelecting audio
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
∫ More about DVD-RAM and DVD-R
1
ALL
2
4 1
PROTECT
DVD
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≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”,
DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, 
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
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 for the 
cloth carefully.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and 
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly 
making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the recommended 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.∫How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, 
where available). 
≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc 
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static 
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
-Disc with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 
(rented discs, etc.).
-Discs that are badly warped or cracked.-Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
-In direct sunlight.-In very dusty or humid areas.-Near a heater.
Discs that cannot be played
Maintenance
Disc handling
DVD
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