PV-DR2714 VCR VCR Operation TV/VCR TV/VCR Disc Operation Disc Operation Dubbing Operation OperationOperation Operation • Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on page 16. MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK *Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. LSQT0840 A Information As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Before Using Congratulations Safety Precaution On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit. Date of Purchase _____________________ Be sure to read the following cautions carefully. WARNING Never pick unit up by VCR cassette opening.
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN WALL SOCKET. FULLY INSERT. Getting Started WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AVERTISSEMENT : AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À UNE HUMIDITÉ EXCESSIVE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT. INSTALLATION USING THE UNIT 1 Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards. 2 3 4 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual.
Table of Contents Information Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD................................................................................................ 70 Transfer (Dubbing) from Tape ............................................................................................... 72 Information Glossary .................................................................................................................................. 74 Error Messages .....................................................
Information Head Cleaning Information (Unit, Cassette) Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Loading the Batteries Opening the rear cover. Closing the rear cover. ❶ Press with your finger Head Clog Sensor During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To clear message from screen, press PLAY on the Remote Control or unit. VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END:PLAY Slide into place.
This unit can play finalized* CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded in CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 format. Some CD-R or CD-RW may not be played due to the condition of the recording. Discs you can use Possible operations*1 Type A * A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R? The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require. DVD-RAM DVD-R Re-writable YES NO Edit YES YES *1 Play on other players YES *2 YES *3 Recording broadcasts that allow one copy YES *5 NO Region Management Information This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc.
Location of Controls 1 No. 20 21 22 23 24 2 3 4 Part Name 12 DISPLAY 5 13 PROG/ CHECK DVD Displays operation status. Use when programming a timer recording and when displaying timer recording information. Use when programming a timer recording and when displaying timer recording information. 14 VCR REC Records onto a tape. DUBBING 15 VCR Dubs a disc source onto a tape. 16 SPEED Selects tape recording mode. Also, use to confirm tape recording mode during playback.
Unit Buttons Front View 1 5 2 4 7 9 11 13 6 8 3 No. Part Name Caption 1 Built In Speakers Equipped with 2 front speakers. 2 Phones Jack Connect an ear phone or headphones. 3 S-Video Input Connector 2 4 5 12 No. 15 15 Part Name Sub Display 19 23 25 27 17 21 24 26 28 Caption Displays information. Place compatible discs here. Connect from other component. (LINE 2) 17 SKIP ǿŻŻ Skips back one chapter or track. Goes to previous menu screen.
VCR DVD 1 2 4 56 3 No. Part Name No. Caption Lights when in VCR mode. 2 Tape Speed Displays tape recording speed. 3 Main display section Displays current time, tape counter, and function. Direction Displays tape direction. 5 Timer recording icon Lights when a timer recording is set. 13 6 VCR Information Displays VCR information. Channel Displays channel. Dubbing Information Displays dubbing direction.
Connections Notes on connections • Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. • If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned. • Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. Connecting the RF in Terminal CAUTION Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage jacks.
Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment AV Input terminal 1 is used (S-VIDEO) 2 !UDIO /54 AV Input terminal 1 is used (VIDEO) , 2 !UDIO /54 , Getting Started Connecting the “1, 2” AV Input Terminals 6IDEO /54 Notes: • Similar connections are available at the “1, 2” AV input terminals. • AV Input terminal 2 is located on the front of the unit.
Connecting the Audio Output Terminal Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. WARNING Don’t place the unit on amplifier or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Digital connection Firmly connect the cable to the connector.
Getting Started Analog connection Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz. IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • Be sure to refer to pages 67-69 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital, dts, and PCM. • CDs can be played as usual. • Audio from the Digital Audio Out terminal is only output during playback.
Tuning TV Case 2 EJECT POWER CH Ÿź NUMBER Keys If setup is incomplete, the following screen appears. Check connection of Antenna/Cable to the RF in Terminal, then try to manually set the clock as follows. a. ADD / DLT STOP IS INCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY Press ACTION on the Remote Control to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. SET CLOCK 1/ 1/2004 THU 12:00PM DST:ON ACTION SELECT ŸźŻŹ/ SET AUTO CLOCK SET RETURN SELECT: START :RETURN b.
Manual Clock Setting Add or Delete a Channel To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. CHANNEL 08 ADDED 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “CLOCK.” MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK To delete channel: Select channel with CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys and press ADD/ DLT. CHANNEL 08 DELETED 3 CH SET:SET Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. (“TIME ZONE ADJUST” appears only when auto clock is set.
Time Zone Adjust Change Language Setting (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1 2 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ŸźŻŹ to select “LANGUAGE.” Press ŸźŻŹ to select “CLOCK.
4 5 Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. ON: Sub Display lights up when power is in off condition. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. OFF: DVD TV LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK SELECT: END :RETURN 6 Press RETURN twice to return to the normal screen. Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.
TV Operation Method 2: INPUT RAPID TUNE NUMBER keys Press INPUT. The display will change as follows. LINE1 MUTE CHŸź TUNER LINE 1: Signal of source connected to AV Input terminal 1 is displayed. (Rear of the unit.) LINE 2: Signal of source connected to AV Input terminal 2 is displayed. TUNER: Signal of source connected to VHF/UHF terminal is displayed. VOL+/100 key ACTION SELECT ŸźŻŹ/ SET LINE2 RETURN Using the CH/VOL Button Select desired channel: Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys.
MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section. Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal being received. TV Operation 1 MTS Stereo broadcast: Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast.
TV Timer Features 3 Press RETURN to set ON TIMER. • “ON TIMER SET” is displayed. ON TIMER 10:00AM CH 05 CANCEL:ADD/DLT SELECT: END :RETURN ADD/DLT SET:SET To Cancel ON-TIMER, SELECT ŸźŻŹ/ SET Repeat step 1. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in steps 2-3. Now, press RETURN to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.
Closed Caption System 4 5 Press Ÿź to select “CAPTION”. Press SET to display CAPTION screen. SET UP TV MUTE CAPTION SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO FRONT DISPLAY :OFF DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: END :RETURN SELECT ŸźŻŹ/ SET Press Ÿź to select “CAPTION MODE.” Press SET repeatedly to select mode.
Caption On Mute Feature 10 Press RETURN three times to return to the normal Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 2 3 11 Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. captioning. • To cancel, press MUTE again. Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Note: MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK SELECT: END :RETURN 4 5 screen.
Video / Audio Setting 6 7 Press Ÿź to select “VIDEO MENU.” Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode. SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO MENU :NORMAL VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO MENU :MUSIC AUDIO ADJUST DVD MPEG-DNR :OFF SURROUND :OFF DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF SELECT: SET:SET END :RETURN SELECT ŸźŻŹ/ SET RETURN 8 NORMAL Factory setting. MOVIE Picture is adjusted for a movie-like feel. NIGHT Color and picture intensity are adjusted to be easier on the eyes for night viewing.
Video Adjustment 1 2 3 Audio Adjustment 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. DVD TV LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK SELECT: END :RETURN 4 5 2 3 CH Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. SET:SET Press Ÿź to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. MAIN MENU Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV.” DVD TV 8 9 4 5 Press Ÿź to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.
DVD MPEG-DNR RAM DVD-R 5 6 DVD-V Press Ÿź to select “SURROUND.” Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO Reduces noise and picture degradation. (DVD mode only) 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. DVD TV LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK SELECT: END :RETURN 4 5 7 MAIN MENU CH SET:SET Press Ÿź to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
Before using the VCR EJECT NUMBER keys VCR CHŸź Tape Indicator STOP PAUSE VCR REC SPEED Insert CHŸź STOP / REC a tape EJECT Direction VCR Information DISPLAY AUDIO Main display section Channel Timer recording icon Front Display] (Sub Display) Before using VCR Functions 1 2 Tape Speed Confirm that tape is inserted. Inserting a Tape 1 Press VCR. Insert a tape. • The unit power comes on automatically. • The indication “VHS” flashes in the Front Display.
Recording Television Programs Record On a Tape 1 2 3 Pause a Recording a. Press PAUSE. b. Press PAUSE to resume recording. Insert a tape with record tab. • The unit power comes on automatically. Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see page 20. Notes: • After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head. • The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY.
Timer Recording 4 Press Ÿź to select and SET or ŻŹ to set the recording DATE.
Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress) 1 2 Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) 1 Press PROG/CHECK to display SET TIMER PROGRAM screen. Press ŻŹ to select “VCR.” • Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed. SET TIMER PROGRAM DVD SELECT: END :RETURN Press SET to display screen. 4 Press Ÿź to select the desired program.
Playing VCR Slow Motion picture VCR EJECT NUMBER keys CHŸź (TRACKING) STOP PAUSE REW/SLOWFF/SLOW+ PLAY a. Press PAUSE. b. Press FF/SLOW+ (increases speed) or REW/SLOW(decreases speed) in Still mode. c. Press PLAY to release. Frame by Frame picture a. Press PAUSE. b. Press PAUSE in Still mode. c. Press PLAY to release. Notes: • These features work best in EP mode. • After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, unit stops to protect the tape and the video heads.
Zero Search Index Search To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 2 Press COUNTER RESET during playback to display the Counter. While (counter is displayed), Press COUNTER RESET at the desired position to reset to “0:00.00.” 0:00.00 Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.
Commercial Skip Digital Auto Tracking By pressing CM/ZERO in Playback mode you can skip over 1, 2, or 3 minutes of recorded tape as desired. 1 Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality. Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode. 1st Press 1 min skip 2nd Press 2 min skip OFF 3rd Press 3 min skip Manual Tracking Control Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise.
V-Chip Control Features 4 Press NUMBER keys to enter your secret code. • Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code. LOCK ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE NUMBER keys **-- ADD/DLT (CANCEL) ENTER :0-9 END :RETURN 5 Enter same code again for confirmation. ACTION SELECT ŸźŻŹ/ SET LOCK CONFIRM 4-DIGIT CODE **** **** RECOGNIZED RETURN CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT CONTINUE:SET END :RETURN To Make Corrections a. Press Ż repeatedly to move the cursor. b. Press NUMBER keys to make the correction.
If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 35. US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 US MOVIES Ratings 1 2 Press Ÿź to select “US MOVIES.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip settings menu. Please refer to page 37 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated. Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated.
Canadian English Language Ratings 1 2 3 4 1 2 Press Ÿź to select “NEXT PAGE.” Press SET to display screen. LOCK US MOVIES :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS US TV PROGRAMS :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS NEXT PAGE SELECT: END :RETURN SELECT: END :RETURN CANADIAN ENGLISH :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS CANADIAN FRENCH :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS PREVIOUS PAGE Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.
US MOVIES Ratings Chart G PG GENERAL AUDIENCE: All ages admitted. G General Audience PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Some material may not be suitable for children. 8 ANS + Not recommended for young children 13 ANS + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 RESTRICTED: Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. 16 ANS + Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 OVER AGE 17 ONLY: No one 17 and under admitted.
Display Feature TV/VCR Status & Clock Display 1 Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. 5 1 2 3 4 CH 08 0:30 6 7 VCR DVD EP XP 8 11:00AM REC STOP STEREO SAP MONO 9 DISPLAY A few seconds. 11:00AM REC STOP CH 08 0:30 NO V-CHIP DATA 10 2 Active Indicator Shows media being displayed. Channel & Function Display TV/VCR Operation 1 Tape Function Status 3 Disc Function Status When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.
Before using the Disc DVD OPEN/CLOSE Remaining DVD Information Channel Front Display] (Sub Display) Confirm that disc is inserted. Press DVD. Disc Type Timer recording icon Disc Information Main display section • The indication “DVD” flashes in the Front Display. Inserting a Disc 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the tray and insert a disc. • Press the button again to close the tray.
DVD Functions Windows and Status Messages 3 Press ŸźŻŹ to select an item and press ENTER. • Functions displayed depend on the type of disc. e.g., DVD-RAM DVD DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OFF DVD-RAM Play back Record ACTION ŸźŻŹ ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR TIMER RECORDING Dubbing / Edit FLEXIBLE RECORDING PLAY LIST Set up SETUP DISC SETTING e.g.
Function List Disc Type Available Function Play the created chapters of Play List (PLAY LIST) Recording Timer Recording Flexible Recording Play from the beginning of the title you are recording (Chasing playback) Simultaneous Recording and Play Review the recorded images while recording (Time Slip) RAM Available Function Disc Setting Play with DIRECT NAVIGATOR/PLAY LIST 42 Start from a selected item (using 52 NUMBER keys) Fast forward and rewind (Search) 51 Skip a program or track 51 Quick View 52
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc.
Recording Television Programs 2 OPEN/CLOSE e.g., When you select channel 4 CHŸź NUMBER keys Press CHŸź or NUMBER keys to select the channel. To select with the NUMBER keys: TV Mode (Airwaves) STOP PAUSE ACTION ŸźŻŹ ENTER e.g., 5: 15: 3 RETURN [0] ĺ [5] [1] ĺ [5] CATV Mode (Cable) e.g., 5: [0] ĺ 15: [1] ĺ 115: [100] ĺ [5] Press REC MODE to select the recording mode (see next page). XP SP LP EP DVD REC REC MODE AUDIO e.g.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Recording modes and approximate recording times 2 See the “Recording television programs” section to do a recording. Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM Disc DVD-R (4.7 GB) Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided (9.
Timer Recording Add a program 1 2 Press PROG/CHECK to display SET TIMER PROGRAM screen. Press ŻŹ to select “DVD”, then press ENTER. NUMBER keys SET TIMER PROGRAM CANCEL STOP DVD VCR ENTER SELECT: END :RETURN ŸźŻŹ PROG/CHECK 3 REC MODE SET:SET Press Ÿź to select “New Timer Program,” then press ENTER. TIMER RECORDING Highlighted line is ready for programming. NO 01 CHANNEL 64 Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/29 MON 12:53.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. 5 Icons Press ENTER. This program is currently recording. The times overlap those in another program. Recording of the program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording. You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon disappears the next time the timer starts recording. The disc was full so the program failed to record.
Various Recording Simultaneous Recording and Play RAM You can start play of the title you are recording or play a title previously recorded. 1 NUMBER keys PLAY/×1.3 STOP 2 PAUSE ACTION DIRECT NAVIGATOR ŸźŻŹ ENTER RETURN DVD REC REC MODE TIME SLIP Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR while recording or timer recording. Press ŸźŻŹ to select a title and press ENTER. • TIME SLIP Indicator on the unit lights. Ɣ: Currently recording e.g.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. 2 Press Ÿź to select the time and press ENTER. • The time indicator will go off after about 5 seconds, but will turn on again when you set the indicator. • Press Ÿź to alter in 1-minute units. Press and hold Ÿź to alter in 10-minute units. Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying.
Playing Discs To stop Press STOP. • Press STOP again to return to the television screen. OPEN/CLOSE DVD-V NUMBER keys PAUSE PLAY/×1.3 STOP CD MP3 • When “PB” flashes on the Front Display, resume function is active. (See below.) • The screen saver may appear when you stop play. Press STOP again and you can use this unit's tuner to watch television. • The unit will shut off automatically 5 minutes after you pressed STOP during DVD playback in order to save energy.
Various PlayBack To stop play Press STOP. To erase a title during play (p. 58) Press ERASE. Press ŻŹ to select “Erase” and press ENTER. To edit NUMBER keys ŻŻ REW/SLOW ŹŹ FF/SLOW SKIPǿŻŻ/ŹŹǿ STOP PLAY/×1.3 PAUSE ENTER FRAME DIRECT NAVIGATOR/ TOP MENU ŸźŻŹ SUB MENU See pages 57-59. To exit the screen Press RETURN or DIRECT NAVIGATOR. DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons : Title protected. Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital : broadcasts etc.
Starting from a selected item RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD RAM MP3 Starting play from a selected title, chapter or track. 1 Frame-by-frame viewing Press NUMBER keys to select the item during play or while stopped. e.g., 5: [0] ĺ [5] 15: [1] ĺ [5] MP3 e.g., 5: [0] ĺ [0] ĺ [5] 15: [0] ĺ [1] ĺ [5] 115: [1] ĺ [1] ĺ [5] Notes: • This may not work with some discs. • This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television) with some discs.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Notes: Using menus to play MP3 • Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions. • The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer. • A folder which has no MP3 files is indicated in black. You cannot select groups with no MP3 files. MP3 This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Create chapters RAM 1 Press CHAPTER during play. • “CHAPTER” lights on the Front Display for a few seconds. • Press SKIP ŹŹǿ or SKIP ǿŻŻ to skip to the start of a chapter. • You cannot activate this function when recording and playing at the same time. Notes: • You can play and edit the created chapters. (pp.
Using On-Screen Menus Disc menu Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs. e.g., DVD-RAM Sound track ŸźŻŹ RETURN Sound track Sound track language See A below. DVD-V Audio attribute RAM See B on page 56. DVD-R Karaoke vocal, on and off Solo: Duet: PLAY SETUP Disc Play Subtitle DVD-V OFF OFF V1+V2 Disc Play Menu 2 3 4 Sound track Digital 2/0 ch 1 Subtitle OFF Audio channel L R Item V1 V2 Subtitle language DVD-V See A below.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. B Sound track/subtitle language LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels e.g., 3/2 .1ch .
Editing the Recorded Programs (Using the Direct Navigator) Preparation • Release protection before proceeding: - Cartridge (p. 7) RAM - Disc (p. 63) RAM • When the title is protected (p. 58), you can only access “Properties” and “Cancel Protection”. Release the protection to access other items. RAM 1 2 SKIP PAUSE PLAY/×1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR [0] ĺ [5] [1] ĺ [5] • If you enter a number larger than the total number of titles, the last title is selected. RETURN SUB MENU Press ŸźŻŹ to select the title.
5 Press SUB MENU, then Ÿź to select the operation and press ENTER. Edit ĺ Set up Protection/Cancel Protection RAM (Multiple editing is possible. (p. 57)) If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure. Erase Chapter Divide Chapter Combine Chapters Refer to “Chapter operations”. Title View 2 Press ŻŹ to select “Yes” and press ENTER. • The lock symbol “ ” appears when the title is protected.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Chapter operations Edit ĺ Change Thumbnail RAM DVD-R You can change an image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View. 2 3 1 Erase Chapter Press PLAY/×1.3 to start play. RAM Press ENTER when the image you want to use as a thumbnail is shown. 2 • See “For quicker editing” on this page.
Using Play List 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU and select “DVD” then press ENTER. (P.41) Press ŸźŻŹ to select “PLAY LIST” and press ENTER. DVD DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OFF DVD-RAM SKIP STOP PAUSE Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR Record ACTION ENTER ŸźŻŹ TIMER RECORDING Dubbing / Edit FLEXIBLE RECORDING PLAY LIST Set up SETUP DISC SETTING RETURN SUB MENU ERASE 3 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “Create” and press ENTER.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. 6 To show other pages Press ŻŹ to select the position to insert the chapter and press ENTER. Press ŸźŻŹ to select “Previous” or “Next” and press ENTER. • You can also press SKIP ŹŹǿ or SKIP ǿŻŻ to show other pages.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. 6 Press SUB MENU, then Ÿź to select the operation and press ENTER. Edit ĺ Copy RAM 2 Add Chapter Move Chapter Divide Chapter Combine Chapters Erase Chapter (Multiple editing is possible. (p. 61)) Press ŻŹ to select “Copy” and press ENTER. Refer to “Chapter operations”.
Disc Setting 3 Press Ÿź to select the operation and press ENTER. • After this operation, follow the desired operation. DVD e.g., DVD-RAM DISC SETTING DVD-RAM Titles Used 11 0:22 Free 5:38(EP) Disc Name Disc Protection On Format disc ACTION ENTER ŸźŻŹ RETURN To stop partway Press RETURN. Disc Name RAM 4 5 DVD-R Press Ÿź to select “Disc Name” and press ENTER in Step 3 above. Refer to “Entering text” on page 66. • The disc name is displayed in the DVD Functions window.
Format Disc Select First play DVD-R RAM Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc. (Refer to “Formatting” on page 74.). Notes: • Formatting erases all contents on the disc, including computer data. Check carefully before proceeding. • Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Finalize Disc display on this unit DVD-R (DVD-R recorded on this unit only) (Refer to “Finalize” on page 74.) 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.
Entering Text 1 Show Enter Name screen. This feature allows you to enter a name/title. Title Title (timer recording) Play list Disc NUMBER keys CANCEL PAUSE (ERASE) STOP (SET) 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select a character and press ENTER. Name field: Shows the text you have entered ENTER Page 58 46-47 62 63 ŸźŻŹ Enter Name _ ERASE SET RETURN 0 -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 A D G J M P T W .
Changing the Unit’s Settings 3 Press Ÿź to select the Menus and press Ź. DVD SET UP Menus tab Language Ratings Level 8 Recording Time in EP Mode EP (8H) Disc Video Audio TV Screen ACTION ENTER ŸźŻŹ 4 Press Ÿź to select the Setting items and press ENTER. RETURN SET UP Items Language Ratings Level 8 Recording Time in EP Mode EP (8H) Disc Video Audio TV Screen 5 Press Ÿź to select the Setting Contents and press ENTER.
Unit’s Settings List See page 67 for details on menu operation. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Menus tab Items Languages Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. Press ENTER to display the menu. Audio Language Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) DVD-V Subtitle Language Disc Menu Language Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Menus tab Items Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14). • Press ENTER to show the menu. Audio PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD 1 VCR DVD INPUT With both VCR and DVD in Stop mode, hold down VCRĸ for about 3 seconds after OSD below is displayed. CH Ÿź NUMBER keys STOP PRESS AND HOLD DUBBING FOR 3 SEC TO START PAUSE PLAY 2 Dubbing begins. Information is displayed on the screen and sub display. DUBBING VCR ĸ VCR REC SPEED VCRȰDVD EP XP AUDIO Sub Display Dubbing stops automatically when disc playback is finished or at tape end.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. To end dubbing Manual Dubbing (DVD ĺ Tape) You can specify the position to start transfer (dubbing) of the program recorded on the disc*1 to the tape. In One-Touch Dubbing, all contents on the disc are automatically dubbed onto the tapes. *1 Available discs for transfer (dubbing) onto tape are DVD-RAM and nonfinalized DVD-R.
Transfer (Dubbing) from Tape VCR DVD INPUT 1 With both VCR and DVD in Stop mode, press ĺDVD and hold down for about 3 seconds after the OSD below appears. CH Ÿź NUMBER keys STOP PAUSE PLAY PRESS AND HOLD DUBBING FOR 3 SEC TO START 2 3 Tape rewinds to the beginning automatically. Dubbing begins. Information is displayed on the screen and sub display.
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. To end dubbing Manual Dubbing (Tape ĺ DVD) RAM DVD-R You can specify the position to start transfer (dubbing) of the program recorded on the tape to the disc*1. *1 Only DVD-RAM and non-finalized DVD-R discs can be used for transfer (dubbing) from a tape. Note: • Copy protected VHS tapes cannot be dubbed to a disc. Preparation Press STOP.
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. Frames and fields Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
Error Messages These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Common On the Main Display PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY • You entered a Timer Recording, On Time, or DVD Menu with the clock not set. DVD On the Main Display COPYING OF THIS MATERIAL IS NOT ALLOWED CANNOT RECORD CANNOT PLAY CANNOT RECORD ON THE DISC Unable to format. PLEASE CHECK THE DISC CANNOT RECORD DISC IS FULL CANNOT RECORD MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TITLES EXCEEDED Error has occurred.
Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. PROBLEM CORRECTION Power No power… Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. Set POWER button to ON. Power turns itself off... Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD Stop mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or Playback mode. Turn the power back on. No picture or sound... Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE) is correctly set.
PROBLEM CORRECTION Page Video cassette cannot be inserted... Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you. 28 Video cassette cannot be removed... Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. 11 Miscellaneous Eject does not function or insertion cannot be Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again. done... Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, or the power Make sure cassette record tab is intact. is turned off for timer recording...
PROBLEM DVD (Edit and Setting) Even when program (title) is deleted, disc space does not increase... Format cannot be done... Chapter cannot be created... Start/End points cannot be set for segment erase... Chapter cannot be deleted... CORRECTION Page If PC data, etc. is recorded and deleting titles does not increase disc space, it may be necessary to format disc. (DVD-RAM) 64 Deletion will not increase disc space.
Specifications Display Picture Tube 27 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69 CABLE Channels Midband A through I (14 ~ 22) Superband J through W (23 ~ 36) Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64) Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99) Special CABLE channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125 General Power Source Power Consumption 120 V
Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or reinstall an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
Guía rápida de uso en español Conexión Funcionamiento del televisor Notas sobre las conexiones • Desconecte la alimentación de todos los componentes antes de realizar cualquier conexión. • Si los cables necesarios para conectar un componente al sistema no están incluidos con el componente o disponibles opcionalmente, quizás deba adoptar un cable para que se adecue al componente involucrado. • Consulte cuidadosamente el manual de instrucciones de cada componente del sistema antes de conectarlo.
4 Selección del modo de entrada Método 1: Presione CH Ÿź. La exhibición cambiará de la siguiente manera. LINEA2 (TV) CA2 (CABLE) CA1 (TV) CA69 (CABLE) CA125 LINEA1 Presione VCR REC para comenzar la grabación. • No puede visualizar otro canal durante la grabación. Grabación de un toque (OTR) Presione VCR REC repetidamente para ajustar la duración de la grabación (30 minutos - 4 horas.) • La unidad detiene la grabación a la hora preajustada. Grab.
5 6 Presione RETURN para terminar el programa. Para ingresar más programas, presione Ÿź para seleccionar y SET para ajustar un número de programa vacío, y luego repita el paso 4. P 1 2 3 4 FE INIC PARADA 10 9:00a12:00p -- --:-- --:--- --:-- --:--- --:-- --:-- CA VEL 08 SP -- --- --- -- Para borrar un programa... a. Presione Ÿź para seleccionar el programa deseado. b. Presione ADD/DLT.
Para detener la grabación Introducción de un disco 1 Presione STOP. • Se grabará como un título hasta la posición donde se detiene. • DVD-R DVD-R la unidad tardará aproximadamente 30 segundos en completar la información de gestión de la grabación cuando ésta haya finalizado. Presione OPEN/CLOSE en la unidad para abrir la bandeja e introducir un disco. • Presione el botón de nuevo para cerrar la bandeja. Disco sin cartucho Disco con cartucho Introduzca el disco en la guía de la bandeja.
Reproducción durante una grabación RAM DVD-R Reproducción con presecución Puede empezar a reproducir desde el comienzo del título que está grabando. Pulse Ź (PLAY). El indicador de salto hacia atrás de la unidad principal se enciende. Grabación y reproducción Puede reproducir un título grabado simultáneas previamente. 1 Pulse DIRECT NAVIGATOR. 2 Pulse ŸźŻŹ para seleccionar un título y pulse ENTER. • Para salir de la pantalla Direct Navigator Pulse DIRECT NAVIGATOR.
Reproducción en cámara lenta RAM 1 DVD-R Utilizar menús para reproducir MP3 DVD-V MP3 Presione ŹŹ FF/SLOW o ŻŻ REW/SLOW con la reproducción en pausa. • Presione los botones ŹŹǿ o ǿŻŻ de la unidad y manténgalos presionados. • Cuando la reproducción en cámara lenta continúa durante aproximadamente 5 minutos, se pondrá en pausa automáticamente. Esta unidad puede reproducir archivos MP3 grabados en CD-R/RW con un computador. Los archivos tratados como pistas y carpetas se tratarán como grupos.
Formatear un disco Finalizar un disco RAM DVD-R Notas: • El formateo borra todo el contenido de un disco, incluyendo los datos del computador. Compruébelos cuidadosamente antes de formatear. • Algunos DVD-RAM no tienen formato. Formatéelos antes de utilizarlos en esta unidad. El formateo también le permite borrar todo el contenido de un disco. 1 2 3 4 5 Presione ACTION para visualizar el menú MENU PRINCIPAL y seleccione “DVD” y presione ENTER. Presione ŸźŻŹ para seleccionar “CONF.
Grabación Grabación de un toque (cinta ĺ DVD) RAM Grabación de un toque (DVD ĺ cinta) Podrá transferir (grabar) programas grabados en un disco*1 a una cinta con sólo pulsar un botón. En la grabación de un toque, todos los contenidos de un disco se grabarán automáticamente en una cinta. * Los discos disponibles para transferir (grabar) a una cinta son los DVD-RAM y los DVD-R. La mayoría de DVD de vídeo no pueden copiarse porque están protegidos contra copia.
Index A Accessories .....................................................................................2 AC Power Plug ..............................................................................11 Add or Delete a Channel ...............................................................17 Audio Adjustment ..........................................................................26 Audio Input Connector 1 ................................................................11 Audio Input Connector 2 ...........
O ON-TIMER .....................................................................................22 One Touch Dubbing (DVD ĺ Tape) .............................................70 One Touch Dubbing (Tape ĺ DVD) .............................................72 One Touch Recording (OTR) ........................................................29 Optical digital audio output connector ...........................................11 P Pause a Recording .................................................................
LSQT0840 A Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.