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steps 1-3 (Ô page 30)
4Press [e, r] to select “Playback will 
start with:” and press [ENTER].
Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “First Title” and 
press [ENTER].
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.
Top Menu: The top menu appears first. 
First Title:  The disc content is played without displaying the 
top menu. 
5Press [e, r] to select “Finalize” and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
7Press [w, q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
•Finalizing starts.
•You cannot cancel finalizing.
A message appears when finalize process.
8Press [ENTER].
Note
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four 
times).
•You cannot finalize DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 
recorded on other manufacturers’ equipment.
•DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R finalized on this unit 
may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the 
recording.
•Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
For Canada: www.panasonic.ca
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Entering text
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [e, r, w, q] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
•To erase a character
Press [h]. You can also erase the characters by pressing [w] 
after you move the cursor into the Name field by pressing 
[e, r].
•Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
Press [ENTER].
•To enter a space
Press [  CANCEL] and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [g] (Set).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To  e n d  p a r t w a y
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
Enabling DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format) or +R to be played on other 
equipment–Finalize
After finalizing
• The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer 
record or edit.
•You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
(Ô page 30) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.
•Titles are divided into about 5-minute  chapters.
 This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode 
of recording.
•There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters 
during play.
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. 
This will render the disc unusable.
•Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
-R-RW(V)+R
-R+R
-RW(V)
Characters Characters
Title
64 (44 )Title
44
Disc 64 Disc 40
Scheduled recording
Title (scheduled recording) (page 18 and 19, Step 3)
Title (page 26, Step 3)
Disc (page 30, “Providing a disc with a name”)
RAM-R-RW(V)+R
RAM-R
-RW(V)+R
_Title Name
12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bc
ef / %
hi $#&
kl @
n]_o[
Space
PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
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   .
   ,

’:
;
1234567890
ENTER
Erase
Set
Name field: shows the text you have entered
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2
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Changing the unit’s settings
See page 34 for details on menu operation.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Continued on next page
Summary of settings
Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
ChannelSignal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 11) 
•Antenna  •CableTV
Set Channels Automatically (Ô page 11) –
Preset Channel Captions (Ô page 13) –
Manual Channel Captions (Ô page 13) –
VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting (Ô page 12) –
SetupOff Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
•2 Hours •6 Hours•Off
Remote Control Code (Ô page 14)
•Set Code 1  •Set Code 2•Set Code 3
Clock Settings
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically (Ô page 34)
Set Clock Manually (Ô page 34)
Adjust Time Zone (Ô page 34)
•–1  •0  •+1
Quick Start
About 1 Sec. after turning on the unit, you can start recording to 
DVD-RAM.
Power consumption in standby mode increases when Quick Start 
is set to “On”. The unit performs self maintenance for a few 
minutes every morning starting at 4:00 am. The units buttons, 
including [POWER 8], do not work during this process. (Self 
maintenance does not start if the unit is on or if a scheduled 
recording covers this time.)
•On  •Off
Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the 
default settings.
•Ye s   •No
DiscSettings for Playback
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password 
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is 
shown.
•Do not forget your password.
•8 No Limit:  All DVD-Video can be played.
•1 to 7:  Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them. 
•0 Lock All:  Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. 
•Unlock Recorder•Change Password
•Change Level•Temporary Unlock
Audio Language 
•Some discs start in a certain 
language despite any 
changes you make here.
•Enter a code (Ô page 36) 
with the numbered buttons 
when you select 
“Other    ”.
When the selected language 
is not available on the disc, 
the default language is 
played. There are discs 
where you can only switch 
the language from the menu 
screen.
•English  •French  •Spanish
•Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. 
•Other    
Subtitle Language 
•Automatic: 
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on 
that disc.
•English•French•Spanish•Other    
Menu Language 
•English•French •Spanish•Other    
Settings for Recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP 
mode (Ô page 16, Recording modes and approximate 
recording times).
•EP–Extended Play (6H):
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
•EP–Extended Play (8H):
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Video Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play 
(Ô page 36, Frames and fields).
•When “On” is selected for “Progressive” (Ô page 25), the 
setting for “Still Mode” is not effective.
•Automatic
•Field:  Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
•Frame:  Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly 
when “Automatic” is selected. 
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-V
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Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Video
ContinuedBlack Level Control
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.
•Lighter•Darker 
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT 
and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
•Lighter•Darker 
Output Level (Component)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals.
•Lighter•Normal•Darker
Audio
Dynamic Range Compression   (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
•On •Off 
Select MTS
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) 
when recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. 
(You cannot change secondary audio when recording audio to DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R from an external source.) 
•Main•Secondary Audio Program (SAP)
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 9).
•Press [ENTER] to display the menu.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 
88.2 kHz.
•Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above 
settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz 
or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
•On:  Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. 
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot 
process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz 
or 88.2 kHz.)
•Off:  Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. 
(Choose when the connected equipment can process 
signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 
88.2 kHz.)
Dolby DigitalSelect how to output the signal, to output 
“Bitstream” so the connected equipment 
decodes the signal, or to decode on this unit 
and output the signal as “PCM” (2 channel).
Not making the proper settings may result in 
noise, possibly damaging your hearing and 
speakers, and digital recording may not work 
properly.
•Bitstream:  When connecting to equipment displaying the 
Dolby Digital logo. 
•PCM:  When connecting to equipment not displaying 
the Dolby Digital logo. 
DTS
•Bitstream:  When connecting to equipment displaying the 
DTS logo.
•PCM:  When connecting to equipment not displaying 
the DTS logo. 
Select Audio Channel For DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV 
terminal  (Ô page 29).
•Stereo 1:  Records audio (L1, R1).
•Stereo 2:  Records added audio such as narration (L2, 
R2) subsequent to original recording.
•Mix:  Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Select MTS” (Ô above).
Display Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
•Automatic •Off
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.
•English•Español•Français
Blue Background 
Select “Off ” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue 
background when reception is weak.
•On•Off
Front Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
•Bright •Dim
•Automatic: 
The display turns dark during play, and reappears 
momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit is turned 
off all displays disappear. While using this mode the 
standby power consumption can be reduced.
TV 
ScreenTV Type (Ô page 14) 
•Aspect 4: 3 & 480i •Aspect 4: 3 & 480p
•Aspect 16: 9 & 480i•Aspect 16: 9 & 480p 
4: 3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4: 3 standard 
aspect television.
•Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit): 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan 
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). 
•Letterbox (Shrink to fit): 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox 
style. 
4: 3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM 
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4: 3 standard 
aspect television.
•4: 3:  Titles played as recorded.
•Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit): 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as 
Pan & Scan. 
•Letterbox (Shrink to fit): 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in 
the letterbox style. 
DVD-V
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Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
•The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
•Turn the unit on.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e, r] to select the tab and 
press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select the option and 
press [ENTER].
Note
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, 
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory 
for approximately 1 minute.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e, r] to select “Setup” and 
press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select “Clock 
Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select “Set Clock 
Automatically” and press [ENTER].
5Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few 
minutes in some cases. The following screen appears when 
setting is complete.
•If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time 
zone adjust.
•DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
•Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time 
(GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time)  =  GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time)  =  GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) =  GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)  =  GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)  =  GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)  =  GMT –10
For other areas: xx hr
6Press [ENTER].
To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
Adjust the time zone (–1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto 
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
4Press [e, r] to select “Adjust Time 
Zone” and press [ENTER].
5Press [e, r] to select “–1” or “+1” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select “Set Clock 
Manually” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w, q] to select the item you 
want to change and press [e, r] to 
change the setting.
DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on 
the last Sunday in October.
Time Zone (Ô above) 
6Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Common procedures
Clock settings
Set Clock Automatically
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
SETUPCREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+
RETURN e, r, w, q
ENTER
SETUP Numbered 
buttons
CableTV
Channel SETUPSetup
Channel Captions
Signal Source (RF IN)Set Channels Automatically
Preset Channel Captions
M l Ch l C ti
Tabs  Menus Options 
Adjust Time Zone
Set Clock Manually
SETUP
Setup
DiscVideoAudio
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST .............  On
Time Zone.... CST
Channel
SETUP
Channel
DiscVideo
Setup
Adjust Time Zone
101
SETUP
DiscVideo
Setup
Set Clock Manually
/:
/SAT AM Month Day Year
Hour Minute1
1
12 00 2000
DST Time ZoneOffEST
Channel
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Specifications
Recording System: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),
DVD-Video format (DVD-R),
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW)
Optical pick-up:System with 1 lens 
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs,
780 nm wavelength for CDs)
Recordable discs:
DV D - R A M  :
Ve r.  2 . 0
Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0
DV D - R  :
for General Ver. 2.0
for General Ver. 2.0/4×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
for General Ver. 2.x/8×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0
DV D - RW  :
Ve r.  1 . 1
Ver. 1.1/2×–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0
Ver. 1.2/4×–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0
+R :
Ve r.  1 . 0
Ve r.  1 . 1
Ve r.  1 . 2
Recording Time:
Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 60 minutes SP: Approx. 120 minutes
LP: Approx. 240 minutes EP: Approx. 360 minutes or 480 minutes
Regional Code:#1
Playable discs:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R,
+RW, DVD-VIDEO, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA),
CD-R/CD-RW (MP3, JPEG, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)
Video system
TV system:NTSC color signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
Recording system:MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input:  LINE (pin jack) ×2,  1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
S connector ×2 Y:  1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
C:  0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Output:  LINE (pin jack) ×1,  1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
S connector ×1  Y:  1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
C:  0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Component video output (480p/480i):Y:  1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
P
B:  0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω
PR:  0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Antenna reception input:TV Channel: 2 ch to 69 ch
CATV Channel:  1 ch to 125 chAudio system
Recording system:  Dolby Digital (2ch)
Analog Input:  LINE (pin jack) ×2
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 kΩ
Analog Output:  LINE (pin jack) ×1 
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ
(Load impedance: 10 kΩ)
Digital Output:  Digital audio optical output connector
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS) ×1
Number of channels: Recording: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
DV Input:IEEE1394 Standard 4pin 1pc
Operating temperature range:5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity range:10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Clock unit:Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display
LASER Specification
Class 1 LASER Product
Wave Length:
662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs
Laser Power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
Power sourceAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:Approx. 22 W 
Dimensions (W × H × D):  Approx. 430 mm × 63 mm × 250 mm 
(Approx. 16
15/16″ × 21/2″ × 927/32″)
Mass:Approx. 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 15.7 W
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” 
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital 
Theater Systems, Inc. 
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 
and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation 
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection 
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and 
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) 
before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) 
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to 
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with 
CPRM compatible recorders and discs. 
Dolby Digital 
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can 
be recorded on one disc using this method.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are 
possible.
Dynamic range 
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression 
means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. 
This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly. 
Film and video 
DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit can 
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable 
method of progressive output.
•Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film 
generally being 24 frames per second.
•Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame). 
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. 
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize 
DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R on this unit. 
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer 
record or edit. You can record after formatting although it becomes 
play-only after finalizing, when you use DVD-RW.
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 
recordable on recording equipment. 
You can format DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format) 
on this unit.
Formatting irrevocably erases all contents.
Frames and fields 
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see 
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
  •A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but 
picture quality is generally better. 
•A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but 
there is no blurring. 
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. 
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., 
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The 
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering 
the degree of compression.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to 
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of 
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and 
CD-RW.
Pan & Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be 
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images 
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of 
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. 
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the 
picture fills the screen. 
Letterbox:  Black bands appear at the top 
and bottom of the picture so the 
picture itself appears in an 
aspect ratio of 16:9. 
Playback control (PBC) 
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Progressive/Interlace
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. 
This is called 480p. 
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video 
recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be 
compatible to enjoy progressive video. 
Protection
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or 
erasure protection. 
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave 
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital 
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per 
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the 
original sound. 
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
=     +
Fra me Fi eld F iel d
Language code list   Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566 Catalan: 6765 Gujarati: 7185 Lingala: 7678 Rhaeto-Romance: Tamil: 8465
Afar: 6565 Chinese: 9072 Hausa: 7265 Lithuanian: 7684 8277 Tatar: 8484
Afrikaans: 6570 Corsican: 6779 Hebrew: 7387 Macedonian: 7775 Romanian: 8279 Telugu: 8469
Albanian: 8381 Croatian: 7282 Hindi: 7273 Malagasy: 7771 Russian: 8285 Thai: 8472
Ameharic: 6577 Czech: 6783 Hungarian: 7285 Malay: 7783 Samoan: 8377 Tibetan: 6679
Arabic: 6582 Danish: 6865 Icelandic: 7383 Malayalam: 7776 Sanskrit: 8365 Tigrinya: 8473
Armenian: 7289 Dutch: 7876 Indonesian: 7378 Maltese: 7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga: 8479
Assamese: 6583 English: 6978 Interlingua: 7365 Maori: 7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish: 8482
Aymara: 6589 Esperanto: 6979 Irish: 7165 Marathi: 7782 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Turkmen: 8475
Azerbaijani: 6590 Estonian: 6984 Italian: 7384 Moldavian: 7779 Shona: 8378 Twi: 8487
Bashkir: 6665 Faroese: 7079 Japanese: 7465 Mongolian: 7778 Sindhi: 8368 Ukrainian: 8575
Basque: 6985 Fiji: 7074 Javanese: 7487 Nauru: 7865 Singhalese: 8373 Urdu: 8582
Bengali; Bangla: Finnish: 7073 Kannada:7578 Nepali: 7869 Slovak: 8375 Uzbek: 8590
6678 French: 7082 Kashmiri: 7583 Norwegian: 7879 Slovenian: 8376 Vietnamese: 8673
Bhutani: 6890 Frisian: 7089 Kazakh: 7575 Oriya: 7982 Somali: 8379 Volapük: 8679
Bihari: 6672 Galician: 7176 Kirghiz: 7589 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Spanish: 6983 Welsh: 6789
Breton: 6682 Georgian: 7565 Korean: 7579 Persian: 7065 Sundanese: 8385 Wolof: 8779
Bulgarian: 6671 German: 6869 Kurdish: 7585 Polish: 8076 Swahili: 8387 Xhosa: 8872
Burmese: 7789 Greek: 6976 Laotian: 7679 Portuguese: 8084 Swedish: 8386 Yiddish: 7473
Byelorussian: 6669 Greenlandic: 7576 Latin:7665 Punjabi: 8065 Tagalog: 8476 Yoruba: 8979
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani: 7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua: 8185 Tajik: 8471 Zulu: 9085
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Frequently asked questions
Set upPage
Disc
Recording
Do the Audio/Video cables need to be 
connected to the TV in order to see the 
Menus?•If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is 
necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.7, 8
What equipment is necessary to play multi 
channel surround sound?•DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an 
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder. 9
Are the headphones and speakers directly 
connected to the unit?•You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.9
The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal 
and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. 
Which terminal should I connect with?•We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal 
outputs the color difference signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) 
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the 
television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be 
output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a 
progressive output signal.8
Is my television progressive output 
compatible?•All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. 
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.—
Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs bought 
in another country?•
•You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include 
“1” or “ALL”.—
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have a 
region number be played?•The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You 
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.—
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R 
and +RW compatibility with this unit.•
•
•This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and 
plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.
This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, +R discs.
After recording but before finalizing +R discs
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video 
compatible player.4, 5
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW 
compatibility with this unit. •
•This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been 
recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and 
still pictures (JPEG).
Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize 
up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still 
pictures (JPEG).
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.4, 5, 22  
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Can I record from a commercially purchased 
video cassette or DVD? •Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; 
therefore, recording is usually not possible.—
Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) 
and +R recorded on this unit be played on 
other equipment?•You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the 
disc on this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the 
quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.31
Can I record digital audio signals using this 
unit?•You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are 
for output only. (The audio recorded using the DV automatic recording function 
from a digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.) —
Can a digital audio signal from this unit be 
recorded to other equipment? •
•You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the 
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the SETUP menu.
However, only
You cannot record MP3 signals.33
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Can I switch to SAP during recording?•
•With DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press 
[AUDIO].
With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R you cannot. Change before 
recording with “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu.16
33
– You may not be able to play and record +R discs on this unit after recording 
them on other Panasonic products or other manufactures equipment.
– You may not be able to play and record +R discs on other equipment after 
recording them on this unit.
– PCM Down Conversion On
– Dolby Digital PCM
–DTS PCM
– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling 
frequency of 48 kHz.
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Error messages
On the television Page
On the unit’s display  Cannot finish recording 
completely.
•
•
•The program was copy-protected.
The disc may be full.
There are already 99 recorded titles (  49 recorded titles).—
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Cannot play.
•You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).—
Cannot record on the disc.
•The disc may be dirty or scratched. 42
Unable to format. 
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
•
•Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. 
(Even if you erase recorded content from a DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. 
Available disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded 
title is erased.)
Use a new disc.21, 27, 30
— Cannot record. The number of 
titles has exceeded the 
maximum limit.
Error has occurred. Please 
press ENTER.
•Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering .
(“oooooo” (self check) appears on the unit display.)—
No disc
•The disc may be upside down.—
Please change the disc.
•There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to remove it and check it for 
scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.) 42
This is a non-recordable disc.
•
•The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW.4, 5
30 This disc is not formatted 
properly. 
5•The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.—
RC 
(“ ” stands for a number.) 
•The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote 
control. 
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the 
same time for more than 2 seconds. 14
Err
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•
•
•
•
When “Err” appears on the unit’s display, the disc indicator 
flashes.
The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc.
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 
You have inserted a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other 
equipment.
If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was 
purchased. 42
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4, 5
30
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FULL 
•There are already 16 timer programs. Delete unnecessary timer programs. 19
oooooo
•
•
•There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or transferring 
(dubbing).
There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is 
carrying out its recovery process. 
This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the 
message disappears.
The symbol “o” appears at the bottom left of the unit’s display. 
The number of symbols increases one by one until six appear. 
They then disappear one by one from the left until none remain. 
This continues during self check.—
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U59 
•The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message 
disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the 
side of the unit.—
U99
•The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to 
standby. Then press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.—
+R
RAM-RW(V)
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 43 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on 
page 42 if you reside in Canada.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
PowerPage
TV screen and video
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•Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may 
become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.
Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
Image disturbance during search.•
•
•Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting 
breaks.
Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using 
a Panasonic disc.)
The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. 
(Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
No power. •Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.7, 8
[POWER ^/I] cannot be 
operated.
•If you have turned on Quick Start in the SETUP MENU, the unit performs self maintenance for a 
few minutes every morning starting at 4:00 am. The units buttons, including [POWER ^/I], do 
not work during this process. (Self maintenance does not start if the unit is on or if a scheduled 
recording covers this time.)32
The unit switches to the 
standby mode. •
•This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the SETUP menu, if you would prefer.
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.
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Cooling fan rotating sounds 
are heard when the unit is off.
•The cooling fan sometimes operates to cool active circuits in the unit while it is turned off. To 
detect user operation and to prepare for quick REC & PLAY, some circuits need to be active 
even when the unit is turned off.—
The images from this unit do 
not appear on the television. 
Picture is distorted.•
•
•
•Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal 
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit. 
Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected television is not 
progressive compatible. Press and hold [ CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The 
settings will return to 480i.
The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q/x1.3] on the 
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.7, 8
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Television reception worsens 
after connecting the unit.
•This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It 
can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. —
Status messages do not 
appear.•Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the SETUP menu.33
The blue background does 
not appear. 
•Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu.33
The 4: 3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.•
•Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set 
“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off ”.
Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-
RAM” in the SETUP menu. 25
33
There is a lot of after-image 
when playing video.
•Set “MPEG-DNR” in the Video menu to “Off ”.25
When playing DVD-Video 
using progressive output, one 
part of the picture 
momentarily appears to be 
doubled up. •Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off ”. This problem is caused by the editing method or 
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. 25
There is no apparent change 
in picture quality when 
adjusted with the Video menu 
in the on-screen menus.
•The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.—
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Troubleshooting guide
DisplaysPage
Sound
Operation
The display is dim.•Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu. 33
“12: 00A” is flashing on the 
units display.
•Set the clock. 34
Compared to the actual 
recorded time, less remaining 
time is displayed.•The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames 
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be slight a difference between the time 
displayed and the actual recorded time (e.g., actual one-hour recorded time may display as 
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.—
The time recorded on the disc 
and the available time shown 
do not add up.
The play time shown for MP3 
does not agree with the actual 
time.
•
•
•
•
•Times shown may not equal to actual times.
Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or the +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last 
recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.
More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R or 
the +R 200 times or more. 
While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.—
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“oooooo” is displayed and the 
disc cannot be ejected.•The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
1  Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. 
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER ^/I] on the main unit for about 
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. 
2  The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press [g] and [CH 1] on the main unit at 
the same time and hold for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.—
No sound
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio 
type.•
•
•
•Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When playing MTS (Ô page 33) broadcast programs. 
The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. Refer to the disc’s jacket.7–9, 33
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Cannot switch audio.
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•
•
•You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a +R is in 
the disc tray.
You cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a 
+R. (You can select “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP 
menu before recording.)
You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables 
(analog connection).
There are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.—
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9, 33
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Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesnt 
work. •
•
•
•
•Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. 
Change the code on the remote control. 
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at 
the same time for more than 2 seconds. 
The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.
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3
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The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.
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•
•
•Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear. 
One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. 
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER ^/I] on the main unit for about 10 
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. 
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
The unit may quit responding if a large number of buttons have been randomly pressed.—
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Cannot eject disc. •The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main 
unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.—
Startup is slow.
•Startup takes time in the following situations.
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
–The clock is not set.
–Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.—
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