Panasonic Dmr E75 Operating Instructions Manual

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[RAM]
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before using them in this unit. 
Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.
[4]Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].
[5]Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥Formatting starts.
≥A message appears when formatting is finished.
[6]Press [ENTER].
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.
Note
≥Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message 
“Formatting the disc” is on the TV. This can render the disc unusable.
(This can take up to max. 70 minutes (DVD-RAM). If it takes more than 2 minutes, you can cancel 
formatting by pressing [RETURN]. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.)
≥All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a computer is also 
erased.
≥The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (l18) is switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.
≥The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format discs this unit cannot use.
For your reference
≥DVD-R and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.
[DVD-R]
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc.
[4]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].
≥Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
≥Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.
[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.
The menu you create with this unit can also be used on the player.
[4]Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].
[5]Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥Finalizing starts.
≥A message appears when finalizing is finished.
[6]Press [ENTER].
Note
≥Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message 
“Finalizing the Disc” is on the TV. This can render the disc unusable.
≥Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes.
≥You can only finalize DVD-R that were recorded on this unit.
≥You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized.
≥After finalizing
-The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit it.
-DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.-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.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
For Canada: http://www.panasonic.ca
1Format disc
1Select First play
1Finalize
Format disc
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Are you sure you want to continue?
Ye s N o
Format disc
All contents of this disc will be  
completely erased.
Do you want to continue?
Start Cancel
Select First play
Top Menu
Title 1
Finalize
This will take approximately 
≤ minutes.
Do you want to continue?
Ye s N o
Finalize
You will be unable to record on this disc
one it is finalized.
Are you sure you want to continue?
Start Cancel
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[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
[RAM]Characters
≥Title 64
≥Title (timer recording) 44
≥Play list 64
≥Disc 64
[DVD-R]Characters
≥Title 44
≥Disc 40
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown on some screens.
Preparation
≥Insert a recorded disc.
≥Release protection.
-Disc (l30), title (l34), cartridge (l18) [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
[1]After the Enter Name screen appears
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you 
want to enter and press [ENTER].
≥You can enter the following characters.
(1) This window shows the text you have entered. (Name field)
(2) ERASE [;, PAUSE](3) SET (when you have finished entering text) [∫, STOP]
(4) SPACE
(5) The title displayed on the menu screen after finalizing the 
DVD-R appears. [DVD-R] (l34)
To enter other characters
Repeat step 1.
[2]Press [∫, STOP]. 
The title is entered and the screen disappears.
≥You can also finish entering the title by selecting “SET” with [3, 
4, 2, 1] and pressing [ENTER].
∫Regarding entering characters
≥To erase characters
Press [;, PAUSE]. (You can also erase characters by selecting 
“ERASE” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and pressing [ENTER].)
≥To enter a space
You may enter a space by pressing [¢] and then press 
[ENTER].
∫Using the numeric buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
[1]Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
[2]Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
[3]Press [ENTER].
∫To correct a character
[1]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to correct in 
the name field.
[2]Press [;, PAUSE]. (You can also erase characters by using [3, 
4, 2, 1] to select “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER].)
[3]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the correct character and press 
[ENTER].
Note
≥If you enter a long name, it is partially shown in the title list (l33) 
and play list screen (l37).
∫To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
≥Text is not saved.
Entering text
Refer to the following pages regarding display of the Enter Name 
Screen.
≥Title (l34).
≥Title (timer recording) (l28).
≥Disc (l30).
≥Play list (l38).
 DVD
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
:, 9
;  ∫
Numeric
Buttons
_Enter Name
SPACE
SET
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ERASE
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(2)
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[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
-Titles: 99-Chapters: Approximately 1000 (Depends on disc contents.)
Note
≥Once erased or shortened, the title cannot be restored to its original 
state. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot edit during recording.Preparation
≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on.
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to 
watch and press [ENTER].
≥You can also select titles by entering a 2-digit number with the 
numeric buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of titles, the 
last title is selected.
For your reference
≥The Direct Navigator works while stopped, playing or recording.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18). [RAM]
≥When the title is protected (l34), you can only access 
“Properties” and “Cancel Protection”. Release the protection to 
access other items. [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired title.
≥“To show other pages”, l above
[3]Press [SUB MENU].
[4]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
[RAM] [DVD-R] (Multiple editing is possible.)
The title is irretrievably erased when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the title 
carefully before erasing to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep.
[5]Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].
For your reference
≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short titles.
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can check the contents of a selected title.
Using the Direct Navigator
Direct Navigator screen icons
:Title protected
:Copy-protected so it was not recorded.
t:Unable to play
¥:Currently recording
Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
Title
Chapter
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM]
(l23, “Create chapters”, l35, “Divide Chapter”)
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
You can change the order of chapters and create a play list. [RAM]
≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing 
(l31). [DVD-R] Start End
∫ Selecting recorded titles to play
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
∫To clear the title list
Press [RETURN].
- -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
Previous 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
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∫ Direct Navigator
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
∫To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
1Erase
1Properties
Erase
Erase Cancel
0 : 58(SP)
Corresponding play list chapters will be erased.
Time remaining after erase
No. 01
Date 13/ 7/2004 Tue
CH 12Start 1:02 PM
Rec time  0:01(
SP)
Football
Properties
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Edit Sub menu displayed.
[5]Use [3, 4] to select 
the desired item and 
press [ENTER].
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Refer to “Entering text”. (l32)
For your reference
≥The full name is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a 
long name, only part of it is shown in the title list.
[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible.)
You can prevent accidental erasure of titles by write-protecting them.
[6]Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].
For your reference
Titles will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc 
with DISC SETTING (l31).
[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible.)
[6]Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].
[RAM]
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as 
commercials.
[6]Press [ENTER] 
at the start point 
and end point of 
the section you 
want to erase. 
(l35, “For quicker 
editing”)
[7]Select “Exit” 
with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[8]Select “Erase” 
with [2] and 
press [ENTER].
∫To erase another part of the same title
After storing the point in “Start” and “End”, select “Next” in step 6 and 
perform step 8, then repeat steps 6–8.
For your reference
≥You may not be able to specify start and end points within 
3 seconds of each other.
≥You cannot specify start and end points if the picture recorded is 
stilled.
≥The unit pauses when the title reaches its end during this 
procedure.
≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing 
short parts of titles.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View.
[6]Press [1, PLAY] to play.
[7]Press [ENTER] at the point you want to display. 
(l35, “For quicker editing”)
≥To change to another point in the same title:
- Select “Change” with [3, 4] and press [1, PLAY], and then repeat steps 7–8.
[8]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
≥The displayed scene is changed at this point.
For your reference
≥You cannot select the top and end of the title.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
OUTPUT
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECKTIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENUVHS MENU
RETURN CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
VCR Plus+ DVD
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER :, 9
1 
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired title.
≥“To show other pages”, l33
≥“Multiple editing”, l33
[3]Press [SUB MENU].
[4]Use [3, 4] to select a desired 
item and press [ENTER].
∫To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
1Edit
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Shorten
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Enter Namee.g.: DVD-RAM
11Enter Name
11Set up Protection
11Cancel Protection
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewDVD-RAM
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Set up Protection
Set title protection.
Ye s N o
The padlock mark appears.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewDVD-RAM
----
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Cancel Protection
Cancel title protection.
Ye s N o
The padlock mark disappears.
11Shorten
DIRECT NAVIGATOR ShortenDVD-RAMStart
NextExit
0:43.21
PLAY08End
- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -Start End
Shorten
Erase Cancel
0 : 58(SP)
Corresponding play list chapters will be erased.
Time remaining after erase
11Change Thumbnail
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change ThumbnailDVD-RAMChange
Exit
0:00.00
0:00.00 Change
08; 
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[RAM]
You can divide a selected title into two. You must make sure when 
dividing a title because it cannot be recovered after the procedure.
[6]Press [ENTER] 
at the point you 
want to divide 
the title. 
(l below, 
“For quicker editing”)
≥To change the point 
to divide:
- Select “Divide” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[1, PLAY], and 
then repeat steps 6–8.
[7]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].[8]Select “Divide” 
with [2] and 
press [ENTER].
≥The title is divided at 
the point.
∫To check the 
division point
By selecting “Preview” in step 6 and pressing [ENTER], play will 
begin from 10 seconds prior to the division point to 10 seconds after 
the division point. You can make sure that the division point is 
appropriate.
For your reference
≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also 
retain the CPRM property (l18) of the original.
≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.
≥It is not possible to carry out “Divide” in the following cases:
-When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.-When the total number of titles is more than 99.
[5]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired chapter.
≥To start play l Press [ENTER].
≥To edit l Follow the steps below.
[6]Press [SUB MENU]
[7]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].
[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible.)
[8]Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].
[RAM]
[8]Press [ENTER] 
at the point you 
want to divide. 
(lbelow, “For 
quicker editing”)
≥Repeat this step to 
divide at other 
points.
[9]Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].
Note
≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point 
may be lost.
For your reference
≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also 
retain the CPRM property (l18) of the original.
≥It is not possible to carry out “Divide”, when the resulting part(s) are 
extremely short.[RAM]
[8]Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Go back to Title View.
11Divide Title
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide TitleDVD-RAMPreviewDivide
Exit
0:00.05
0:00.05Divide
08; 
Divide Title
Divide Cancel
Once divided, this title cannot be
recombined.
1Chapter View
08      4   10/25 Mon
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter ViewDVD-RAM
001
Back 02/02Next
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Title View Erase Chapter
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Title View Erase Chapter
e.g.: DVD-RAM
11Erase Chapter
11Divide Chapter
Erase Chapter
Erase Cancel
Corresponding play list chapters will be erased.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide ChapterDVD-RAMDivide
Exit
0:43.21
PLAY08
11Combine Chapters
11Title View
For quicker editing
≥Use search (l22), Time Slip (l23) or slow-motion (l22) to 
find the desired point.
≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the end of a title.
Combine Chapters
Combine CancelCombine chapters.
  Selected Chapter  Following Chapter001002
- -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
Previous 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
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[RAM]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
-Titles: 99
-Chapters: Approximately 1000 (Depends on disc contents.)
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18).
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and 
press [ENTER].
[3]Select “Create” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Use [2, 1] to select the source title and press 
[4].
[5]Use [2, 1] to select the chapter you want to 
add to a play list and press [ENTER].
≥Press [3] to cancel.
≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title. 
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Divide Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (l35, “Divide Chapter”).
[6]Use [2, 1] to select the position to insert the 
chapter and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.
≥Press [3] to select other source titles.
[7]Press [RETURN].
∫To stop partway through
Press [RETURN].
∫To clear the play list screen
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥You may not be able to specify start and end points if the material 
is still pictures recorded on other equipment.
Using play list
You can create a play list by gathering your favourite chapters 
(l33) from your recordings. You can also edit the created play 
list.
≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data.
≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much 
capacity.
∫ Creating play lists
 DVD
RETURN FUNCTIONS
SUB MENU
DVD ERASE3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER∫
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C 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/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD ERASE
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
, 9
; 
Numeric
Buttons
Title Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Chapter Chapter Play list
DVDDVD-RAM
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
PLAY LIST
SETUP
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC SETTING
Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play back
DISC PROTECTION  OFF
CARTRIDGE PROTECTION  OFF
∫When you want to select all chapters in the title:
≥Use [2, 1] to select the source title and press [ENTER], then 
skip to step 6.
≥Repeat 4-6 to add other titles or chapters.
- -
PLAY LIST Play List View
Previous 01/01Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
- -- -
Create
01      4   10/25 Mon
Source Title
Source Chapter01/01
001/001
003
0201
001002
PLAY LIST CreateDVD-RAM
Source Chapter
Insert position001/001
001/001003001002
Chapters in PLAY LIST
Press RETURN to exit.
001/001Chapters in PLAY LIST
SUB MENU
Press RETURN to exit.
001/001001
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[RAM]
Preparation
≥Create play list first (l36).
≥Press [DVD].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and 
press [ENTER].
[3]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list and 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also select a playlist from the chapter view by entering 
a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists, 
the last play list is selected.
∫To stop play list play
Press [∫, STOP]. (The play list appears.)
∫To erase a play list during play
[1]Press [DVD ERASE].
≥A confirmation message will be displayed.
[2]Use [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
[RAM]
Preparation
≥Create play lists first (l36).
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18).
≥Press [DVD].
For your reference
≥You can use fast-forward, rewind, pause, and slow-motion while 
playing chapters just as you can during normal play.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and 
press [ENTER].
≥Chapters are not displayed if you have not yet created a play 
list with the disc.
[3]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list.
≥“To show other pages”, l above
[4]Press [SUB MENU], then use [3, 4] 
to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
(Multiple editing is possible.)
[5]Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].
The play list is 
erased.
≥Once a play list has 
been erased, it is 
irretrievable. Check 
carefully before 
proceeding.≥Even if you erase the play list, the original title is not erased.
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
∫ Playing play lists
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
∫ Using play list to edit play lists/chapters
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
∫To clear the play list screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
1Erase
Erase
Erase Cancel
Erase Play List?
1Properties
No. 03
Chapters 004Date 13/ 7/2004 Tue
Time 0:05.51
Dinosaur
Properties
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Edit Sub menu displayed.
[5]Use [3, 4] to select the desired item and press [ENTER].
Refer to “Creating play lists”. (l36)
(Multiple editing is possible.)
[6]Select “Copy” with [2] and press [ENTER].
Refer to “Entering text”. (l32)
For your reference
≥The full name is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a 
long name, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the 
Play List View.
[6]Press [1, PLAY] 
to play.
[7]Press [ENTER] 
at the point you 
want to display.
 
(l35, “For quicker 
editing”)
≥To change to 
another point in the 
same title:
- Select “Change” with [3, 4] and press [1, PLAY], and then 
repeat steps 7–8.
[8]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
≥The displayed scene is changed at this point.
For your reference
≥You cannot select the top and end of the title.
 DVD
RETURN FUNCTIONS
SUB MENU
DVD ERASE3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER∫1
SKIP/INDEXSLOW/
SEARCHREWFF
PLAY
PROG/CHECK
DV D  R E C 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/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER 
DVD ERASE
VCR Plus+
OUTPUT
, 9
Numeric
Buttons
[RAM]
Preparation
≥Create play lists first (l36).
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18).
≥Press [DVD].
For your reference
≥You can use fast-forward, rewind, pause, and slow-motion while 
playing chapters just as you can during normal play.
[1]Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l47)
[2]Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 
2, 1] and press [ENTER].
≥Chapters are not displayed if you have not 
yet created a play list with the disc.
[3]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 
play list.
≥“To show other pages”, l37
≥“Multiple editing”, l37
[4]Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to select the 
operation and press [ENTER].
∫To clear the play list screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
1Edit
Copy
Enter Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
11Create
11Copy
11Enter Name
Copy
Copy Cancel
Copy this Play List?
11Change Thumbnail
PLAY LIST Change ThumbnailDVD-RAMChange
Exit
0:00.00
0:00.00 Change
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39 [5]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter.
≥You can also select a chapter from the chapter view by 
entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of chapters, 
the last chapter is selected.
≥To edit l Follow the steps below.
≥Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles 
and source chapters.
[6]Press [SUB MENU][7]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press 
[ENTER].
Refer to “Creating play lists”, step 4–7. (l36)
[8]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to insert 
the chapter and press [ENTER].
≥The chapter is 
moved and inserted 
before the 
highlighted chapter.
[8]Press [ENTER] 
at the point you 
want to divide. 
(l35, “For quicker 
editing”)
≥Repeat this step to 
divide at other points.
[9]Select “Exit” 
with [4] and 
press [ENTER].
Note
≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point 
may be lost.
For your reference
≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also 
retain the CPRM property (l18) of the original.
≥It is not possible to carry out “Divide”, when the resulting part(s) are 
extremely short.
[8]Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
(Multiple editing is possible.)
[8]Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].
≥Even if you erase the chapter, the original title is not erased.
Go back to Play List View.
1Chapter View
08      10/25 Mon    0:01
PLAY LIST Chapter ViewDVD-RAM
001
Back 02/02Next
Move Chapter
Divide ChapterAdd Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
Play List View
sss 
sss 
sss sss 
sss sss 
sss sss Move Chapter
Divide ChapteAdd Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
Play List View
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
∫To play a chapter
Press [ENTER] after step 5.
∫To stop chapter play
Press [∫, STOP]. (The chapter view appears.)
∫To erase a chapter during play
[1]Press [DVD ERASE].
≥A confirmation message will be displayed.
[2]Use [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
11Add Chapter
11Move Chapter
11Divide Chapter
08      10/25 Mon    0:01
PLAY LIST Move ChapterDVD-RAM
001
Previous 02/02Next
002003sss 
sss sss sss 
sss sss sss 
sss 
sss 
PLAY LIST Divide ChapterDVD-RAMDivide
Exit
0:43.21
PLAY08
11Combine Chapters
11Erase Chapter
11Play List View
Combine Chapters
Combine CancelCombine chapters.
  Selected Chapter  Following Chapter001002
Erase Chapter
Erase Cancel
Erase play list chapter?
- -
PLAY LIST Play List View
Previous 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
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SelectPlaySUB MENU
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[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]
Remote control only
DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit. These 
menus allow you to perform the following operations:
≥You can change the subtitles and the angle when using 
DVD-Video.
≥You can enjoy repeat play.
≥You can change picture and sound settings when playing back a 
DV D.Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]Press [DISPLAY].
[2]Select the menu with [3, 4] and press [1].
[3]Select the item with [3, 4] and press [1].
[4]Select the setting with [3, 4].
≥Some options require different operations. Follow the on-
screen instructions and the instructions described later.
∫When you are finished
Press [DISPLAY].
For your reference
≥The screens depend on the disc contents.
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and 
the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you 
cannot select or change.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Sound track
Sound track language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(See [A] Sound track/Subtitle language)
Change the number to select a sound track.
Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(See [B] Audio attributes)
Karaoke vocals, on and off (Karaoke [DVD-V] only)
Solo: ON()OFF
Duet: OFF()V1iV2()V1()V2()OFF...
Subtitle
Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(See [A] Sound track/Subtitle language)
Change the number to select a subtitle language.
Subtitles ON/OFF [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.
Angle [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Change the number to select an angle.
STILL-P [DVD-A]
Page
Still picture number
≥When “Return” is displayed, select it and press [ENTER] to 
return to the default page.
≥When “RANDOM” is displayed, select it and press [ENTER].
The picture changes randomly each time you press 
[ENTER].
Slide show (Display only)
Audio channel [RAM] [VCD]
Select the audio channel. (l23)
PBC [VCD] (l63)
Playback control on/off
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.[A] Sound track/Subtitle language
[B] Audio attributes
LPCM/PPCM/
Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
For your reference
≥When playing back recordings of bilingual broadcasts, “1_1 ch” will 
be displayed.
≥You can only select subtitles, sound tracks, and angles if they are 
recorded on the disc.
≥Some discs allow changes to sound tracks, subtitles, and angles 
only by using the disc’s menus.
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the 
subtitles off.
Using DISPLAY menus
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD/VHSVHSDVDTRACKING/V-LOCK
DVD/VHS POWER 
OUTPUT DVD
DISPLAY3, 4, 1PLAY
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
∫ Common procedures
Disc
Video
Audio
PlaySound track
Subtitle
Audio channel
OFF
1Î Digital  2/0ch
L R
Item Menu Setting
1Disc menu
Disc
Video
Audio
PlaySound track
Subtitle
Audio channel
1
OFF
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