Panasonic DMR-ES35V manual

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    RQTV0136 -1 GN GC GCS Operating I nstru ction s DVD Recorder Model No . DMR-ES35V Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this produc t. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep th is manual for fut ure [...]

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    2 RQTV013 6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Inside of product) CA UTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTM ENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIE D PERSONNEL. W AR NIN G: TO RED[...]

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    3 RQTV013 6 Precautions ∫ Precau tions for instal lation ≥ The unit should not be inst a lled or operated near large magnets or electromagnetic devices. Such dev ices c an damage pre-rec orded VHS recordings. ≥ Do not place any heavy objects atop the unit and do not install it in a confined space. P lease allow for adequate air circulation. ?[...]

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    4 RQTV013 6 T able of contents IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIO NS . ........... ........ ...... ........... ........ .. 2 Precautions ........................................................................................... 3 About description s in these operating instructi ons ....... ....... ...... ...... 3 Useful feat ures ...... ......... ......[...]

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    5 RQTV013 6 Creatin g, edi ting and playing pla ylist s ..... ...... ........ ........... ........ ....... 40 Creat ing play lists ...... ......... ...... ........ ....... ........ ...... ......... ...... ........ ..... 40 Playin g pla ylists ...... ........... ........ ...... ......... ...... ........ ........... ........ ....... 41 Editin g playl[...]

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    6 RQTV013 6 Disc inf ormation ¢ 1 You can recor d onto the second layer of dual- o r double-layer di scs after closing the first layer. However you will no longer b e able to record to the first layer ( l 56). ¢ 2 You may not be able to use +R record ed on this unit in another Panas onic DVD recorder and v ice versa. Once the disc is finalize d, [...]

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    7 RQTV013 6 ¢ Play may be impos sible on some DVD- RW (DVD Vi deo Recor ding form at), CD-R o r CD-RW di scs due to t he cond ition of the record ing. ≥ You can play DivX video contents recorded on DVD-R and DivX vi deo contents, still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, V ideo CD and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R /RW. Close the session or finalize [...]

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    8 RQTV013 6 Disc information When you use a discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. ¢ 1 Playable ( Y : Possi ble , k : Impossible) ¢ 2 If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” ( l 59), t he picture may be clearer. ¢ 3 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” ( l 59). ¢ 4 If your TV is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals [...]

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    9 RQTV013 6 Using D VD-R, D VD-R DL, D VD-R W , +R, +R DL and +R W on this unit ∫ When reco rding a bilin gual programm e to D VD-R, etc. Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (copying). Some television programmes are broadcast with main (M 1) and sec ondar y audio ( M 2). You have to select the audio re cording type before [...]

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    10 RQTV013 6 Control reference g uid e - (1) T urn the unit on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 14 (2) Select dri ve (D VD or VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l ab ove (3) Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers (4) Cancel/Rese t the tap e counter (5) Basic operations for recor[...]

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    11 RQTV013 6 (1) C assette eject button ( < , EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 17 (2) D isc tray open/close button ( < , OPE N/CLOSE) . . . . . . . . . . l 17 (3) Sto p button ( ∫ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 19, 32 (4) Play b utton ( 1 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    12 RQTV013 6 STEP 1 Connection ≥ Please read “IMPORTANT SAF ETY INSTRUCTIONS”. ( l 2) ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ∫ Connect in the following order (1) Aerial lead (not supplied) (2) RF Coaxial cable (supplied) (3) A udio/Video cable (supplied) (4) A C mains lead (supplied) ?[...]

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    13 RQTV013 6 To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video ≥ Connect an amplifier w ith a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder displa ying the lo gos on the right. ≥ Change the settings in “ Digital Audio Output”. ( l 58) ≥ Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not supplied), check the terminal shape of the connected equ[...]

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    14 RQTV013 6 STEP 2 A u to- Setup Auto-Setup automatically t unes all available sta tions. [1] Switch on the TV. [2] Select the AV input on your TV. [3] Pre ss [ Í , DVD/VH S] to swit ch the unit on. [4] [For]Asia ]and]the] M iddle] East] Auto-Setu p starts automatically. Skip to step 5. [For]Austr alia]and]New ]Zealand] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect[...]

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    15 RQTV013 6 STEP 3 Set up to m atch y our TV and r emote control If you place other P anasonic produc ts close together, change the remote control code on the main unit and on the rem ote control (the two must match). When changing the remote control code, make sure the two codes are the same . Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal c[...]

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    16 RQTV013 6 STEP 3 Set up to matc h y our TV and remote contr ol You can enjoy progressive video by connecting the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD project or compatible with progressive sca n ( l 62). [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ To Other s” and t hen press [EN[...]

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    17 RQTV013 6 Recor ding televisi o n pr ogrammes [1] Press [ < , OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray. ≥ You can insert a car tridge or non-cart ridge disc. [2] Press [ < , OPEN/C LOSE] on the main unit to close the tray. ≥ If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to “ PROTECT” ( l 55), play starts automatically[...]

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    18 RQTV013 6 Recor ding television pr ogrammes - [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] [+ R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [V HS ] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] ≥ You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. [+R] [+ R]DL] [+ RW] ≥ You can record up to 49 titles on a disc. ≥ It is not possible t o record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” [...]

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    19 RQTV013 6 ∫ To pause recording Press [ ; , PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.) ≥ [RAM] Title is not split into separate titles. ≥ You can also press [ ¥ , REC] t o restart rec ording. ∫ To stop rec ording Press [ ∫ , STOP]. ≥ [DVD ] Recorded as 1 title until the pos ition where stopped. ≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+[...]

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    20 RQTV013 6 Recor ding television pr ogrammes [RAM] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed. Format the disc to use it. Howe ver all the re corded contents will be deleted. Press [ 2 ] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER].[...]

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    21 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] While recording Press [ ¥ , REC] on the main unit to select the recording tim e. The un it’s disp lay Each time y ou press the button: Counter (cancel) # O FF 0:30 # OFF 1: 00 # OF F 1:30 ^----- - OFF 4:00 ! OFF 3:00 ! OFF 2:00 ! ----} For your reference ≥ This does not w [...]

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    22 RQTV013 6 Recor ding television pr ogrammes [RAM] [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+ RW] The unit calculates a recording rate that ena bles the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the best picture quality. [1] While stopped Press [F R ec]. [2] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Hour” and “Min.[...]

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    23 RQTV013 6 Timer Rec ording ∫ Timer recording a utomatically starts a t the set time. ≥ Timer record ing can be s tarted whether the unit is on or off. W hen the unit is turned off t he sound and the video cannot be output to the TV. ∫ Timer record ing cannot be execu ted on both DVD an d VHS at th e sam e tim e. ≥ Make sure t hat the tim[...]

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    24 RQTV013 6 Timer Recording [1] Press [PROG/CHECK]. ≥ Make sure “ New Timer Programme” is selected. [2] Press [E NTE R]. [3] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the item then p ress [ 3 , 4 ] to change the settings. ≥ You may us e the numbered buttons to enter “ Name”, “Date”, “Start” and “Stop”. ≥ Name (Program me Position/TV Stat[...]

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    25 RQTV013 6 Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. It is also possible to edit the Timer Recording scree n while timer record ing is performing. However you cannot edit the programme that i s currently being recorded. [1] Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icon ex planati ons ( A ) ¥ : Currently reco[...]

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    26 RQTV013 6 Pla ying d iscs [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] [+ R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-A] [DVD- V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] [1] Pre ss [ Í , DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on. [2] Inser t a disc . ( l 17) [3] Pre ss [DRIVE SELEC T] to selec t the D VD drive . [4] Pre ss [ 1 , PLAY ]. ≥ The disc tray closes and play begins. (The unit takes some time t[...]

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    27 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DV D-A] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] During P lay Press [ 6 , SLOW/SEARCH] or [ 5 , SLOW/SEARCH]. ≥ There are 5 search speeds. Ea ch press increases the search speed. ( [+R] [+R] DL] [+ RW ] Up to 3 speeds) ≥ Press [ 1 , PLAY] to r estart playback . ≥ DivX: Audio is not he[...]

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    28 RQTV013 6 Using menus to pla y DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TI FF) [-R] (Only for DivX ) [CD] You can play DVD-R which c ontain DivX video contents and CD-R/RW which contain DivX video contents, MP3 and still pictures that have been recorded on a computer. The scree n shown below is displayed wh en you insert a disc containing DivX video c[...]

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    29 RQTV013 6 DivX Video-on -Demand (VO D) content is encr ypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD cont ent on this unit, you first n eed to register the un it. Follow the on line in structions for purchasing DivX VOD content to ent er the unit’s registration code and register the unit. Visit www.divx.com/vod for more information[...]

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    30 RQTV013 6 Using menus to play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) [CD] The unit plays still pictures (JPEG/T IFF) files recorded on CD -R/RW tha t are finalized ( l 62) on a computer. F iles are treated as pictures and folders are treated as albums. [1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When the DivX or MP3 menu is displayed, follow steps 1 to 4 in[...]

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    31 RQTV013 6 ¢ 1 GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported. ¢ 2 The total numb er of recognizable Div X, MP3, JPE G and other types of files is 4000. ¢ 3 This unit is not compatible with I D3 tags. ¢ 4 The operation may t ake more time to c omplete when playing TIFF format still pictures. ¢ 5 Motion JP EG is not s upported. Regarding D[...]

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    32 RQTV013 6 Pla ying a video cassette [1] Ins ert a re corded video ca ssette. ( l 17) ≥ Play starts automat ically if you inse rt a video cas sette without the accidental erasure prevention tab. [2] Pre ss [ 1 , PLAY ]. ∫ To pause play Pres s [ ; , PAUSE]. (Pr ess again, to restart play.) ∫ To stop play Pres s [ ∫ , STOP]. Notes ≥ If th[...]

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    33 RQTV013 6 The unit usually makes tracking adjustments automatically, but you may need to adjust it manually if noise appears on a video cassette recorded on other equipment. During pl ay Press and hold [TRACKING /V-LOCK, r ] or [TRACKING/V-LOCK, s ] until the noise bars disappear. ≥ If the noise bars appear during still playback, start slow-mo[...]

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    34 RQTV013 6 Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS windo w [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [- RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-A] [DVD- V] [-RW‹V R›] [VCD] [CD] [1] Press [D ISPLAY] . [2] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se lect a men u and th en press [ 1 ]. [3] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se lect an item and th en press [ 1 ]. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se lect a set ting. ≥ Differen[...]

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    35 RQTV013 6 . [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+R W] [DVD-A] [DVD-V ] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] Repeat Play This function only works when t he elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items tha t can be selected will differ. ≥ Select “Off” to cancel. [RAM] [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹V[...]

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    36 RQTV013 6 Stat us m es sag es By using the F UNCTIONS window you can ac cess the m ain functions quickly and eas ily. [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. ≥ Functions displayed depend on the type of disc . [2] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select an item an d then p ress [ENTER] . ≥ If you select “To Others” and press [ENTER], select an item w it[...]

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    37 RQTV013 6 Edit titl es [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+R W] [-RW‹VR›] Press [DIRECT NAV IGATOR] and the list of t it les recorded (Title View) is shown. You can play and edit a des ired title. For your reference ≥ You cannot edit during recording or transferring (copy ing), etc. ≥ [+RW] You c an create a Top Menu us ing ?[...]

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    38 RQTV013 6 Edit titles You can perform various kinds of title editing. [1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and then press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a d esired ti tle. ≥ To show other pages l 37 ≥ Multiple editing l 37 [2] Press [S UB MENU]. [3] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Edit” and then press [ ENTER]. [4] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select a de sire[...]

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    39 RQTV013 6 [RAM] ≥ Follow steps 1 to 3 of “E dit”. ( l 38) You can divide a selected title i n to two. The title cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 ] t o selec t “Divide T itle” and then p ress [ENTER]. [5] Press [ ENTER] at the point you want to divide the tit le. ≥ For quicker[...]

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    40 RQTV013 6 Creating, editing and playing playlists [RAM] You can create a playlist by gat hering your favourite cha pters from your recordings. Y ou can also play and edit the created playlist. ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: - Playlists: 99 - Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1 000 (Dep ends on t he state of recording.) ≥ If you[...]

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    41 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-RW‹V R›] (Play only) [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and then press [ENTER]. [3] Press [ 3 , 4 ] t o selec t “Playlist s” and then press [ENTER]. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a playlist a nd then press [EN TER]. ≥ Playlists are not displayed if you hav e not [...]

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    42 RQTV013 6 Creating, editing and playing pla ylists [RAM] You can edit t he playlist in various ways. [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ To Other s” and then press [ENTER]. [3] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Playlis ts” and then pres s [ENTER]. ≥ Playlists are not disp layed if you have not created any [...]

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    43 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-RW‹V R›] (Play only) ≥ Follow steps 1 to 4 of “E dit”. ( l 42) You can play and edit t he chapters in a playlist. [5] Press [ SUB MENU] , press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Chapter View” a nd the n pres s [ENTE R]. [6] Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] t o sele ct a d esir ed cha pter. ≥ You can also select a chapter from t he Ch[...]

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    44 RQTV013 6 T ransfer (Cop ying) You can s elect from a v ariety of methods to transfer (copy) on this unit. You cannot tr ansfer (copy) titles which have been treated to prev ent copying. ¢ [+RW] Since you cannot create playlists on +RW, you cannot transfer (copy) them either. Before t ransferring (cop ying) Direction Type of transfer (copying) [...]

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    45 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+R W] You can transfer (copy) programmes recorded on a video cassette onto a disc with one s troke of the button. In One Touch Transfer (copying) , programmes are automatically transferred (copied) onto the disc from the locat ion of playback at the time when the transfer (copying) of t he[...]

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    46 RQTV013 6 T ransfer (Copying ) [RAM] [-R] [-R] DL ] [-R W‹V ›] [+R] [+R] DL] [+RW] You can transf er (copy) programmes recorded on a video c assette onto a disc from t he location ¢ of playback as of the transfer (copying) start of the tape. ¢ When you set the recording mode to “FR” ( l right) and “Time Setting” to “Off” ( l ri[...]

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    47 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹V› ] [+R ] [+R]DL] [+RW ] [-RW‹VR›] You can transfer ( copy) titles recorded on a disc onto a video cassette w ith one stroke of the button. In One Touch Transfer (copying), all contents on the disc are automatically transferred (copied) onto the video cassette. [1] Press and hold [ — VHS, COPYING] on[...]

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    48 RQTV013 6 T ransfer (Copying ) [RAM] [-RW ‹VR›] You can transfer (copy) multiple t itles and playlists that are recorded on a disc onto a video cassette. [1] Pre ss [DRIVE SELEC T] to selec t the D VD. [2] Whi le both DVD and VHS are stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [3] Sele ct “Copy” with [ 3 , 4 ] and pr ess [ENTER]. [4] Set “Copy Directio[...]

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    49 RQTV013 6 You can tr ansfer (copy) the con tents of a disc being played on to a video cassette for the set time while playing t he disc. After perform ing steps 1 to 5 of “GUI ( Graphical User In terface) Transfer (copying) (D VD l VH S)” ( l 48), [6] Set “Co py Time”. ≥ If you are not going to c hange the setting, press [ 4 ], then sk[...]

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    50 RQTV013 6 T ransfe rring (Cop yi ng) When connecting to the AV2 input terminals or the DV IN terminal on the front of the unit. ≥ You can also c onnect to the A V1 input terminals on the rear of the unit. Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for the unit and the external devi ce are off. T hen, after con necting the cab[...]

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    51 RQTV013 6 [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+ RW] When the “DV Auto Rec” f unction is used, pr ogrammes are recorded as one title. [RAM] Chapters are created at each break in the images and if programmes were recorded continuous ly on the so urce, a playlist is created automatically. [1] Press [ Í , DVD/VHS] to turn the uni t on and after the [...]

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    52 RQTV013 6 Entering text [RAM] [-R] [-R] DL ] [-R W‹V ›] [+R] [+R] DL] [+RW] You can give names to recorded titles, et c. The maximum numb er of characters: [RAM] Characters ≥ Title 6 4 ≥ Title (timer recording) 44 ≥ Playlist 64 ≥ Disc 64 [-R] [-R]DL] [- RW‹V›] [+R] [+ R]D L] [+RW] Charact ers ≥ Title 4 4 ≥ Disc 40 Note ≥ If[...]

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    53 RQTV013 6 Deleting titles [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+R W] ≥ A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. ≥ You cannot delete while recording. ≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available spac e does not increase after deletion. ≥ [-RW‹ V›] [+RW] Available space increases when t he title[...]

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    54 RQTV013 6 DV D M a n a g e m e n t [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [- RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se lect “T o Others” and then pr ess [ENT ER ]. [3] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “DVD Manage ment” and then press [ENTE R]. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se lect a d esired item and pres s [ENT ER ]. Yo[...]

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    55 RQTV013 6 [RAM] ≥ Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DV D Managem ent”. ( l 54) This allows you to protect t he whole disc from accidental erasure. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 ] t o selec t “Disc P rotection ” and th en press [EN TER]. [5] Press [ 2 ] to sele ct “Y es” and then press [ENTER]. ≥ To protect ≥ To release pro tection ∫ Protecti on of[...]

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    56 RQTV013 6 D VD Management [-R] [-R]DL] [- RW‹V›] [+R] [+ R]D L] ≥ Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”. ( l 54) ≥ Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” from “A uto-Play Select” be fore finalizing the disc. ( l 55) You can play DV D-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-V ideo format), +R or +R DL on compat ible DVD players after finalizin[...]

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    57 RQTV013 6 Changing the unit’ s settings Use the following procedure to ch ange the settings if nec essary. [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and then press [ENTER]. [3] Press [ 3 , 4 ] t o selec t “Setup” and th en press [ENTER]. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select a menu and then press [ 2 , 1 ].[...]

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    58 RQTV013 6 Changing the unit’ s settings ≥ Underlined items are the factory default sett ings. [DVD-V] Choos e the language f or audio, subtitles and disc m enus. ≥ If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are already fixed on the di sc, the language set as the default on the disc will be played instead. Original The[...]

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    59 RQTV013 6 ≥ Underlined items are t he factory default settings. ∫ Connection TV As pec t ( l 15) [16:9] [4:3 ] [ Letterbox] Progress ive ( l 16) [On] [Off ] TV Sy ste m [P AL ][ N T S C ] ≥ To change the T V syst em (PAL/NTS C) setting: While stopped, pres s and hold [ ∫ ] and [ < , OPEN/CLO SE] on the main unit for 5 second s or m or[...]

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    60 RQTV013 6 Resetting the channel setti ng [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ To Other s” and t hen press [ENTER]. [3] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Setup” an d then p ress [ENTER]. [4] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Tuning” an d then p ress [ 2 , 1 ]. You can add or delete channels or the change progra[...]

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    61 RQTV013 6 You can restart auto channel setting if t he channel reception setting ( l 14) fails for some reason. [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and then press [ENTER]. [3] Press [ 3 , 4 ] t o selec t “Setup” and then p ress [ENTER]. [4] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Tuning” and then press [[...]

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    62 RQTV013 6 Glossary Bitstream This is a signal com pressed and convert ed into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder. Component video output Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (P B /P R ) and luminance signal (Y ) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in repr[...]

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    63 RQTV013 6 Err or messa ges On the te levision Page Authorizat ion Error ≥ You are trying to play a Div X VOD contents that was purchas ed with a different regist ration code. You cannot play the contents on this unit. 29 Cannot fini sh recordi ng completely. ≥ The programm e was copy-prot ected. ≥ The disc may be full. ≥ The maximum numb[...]

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    64 RQTV013 6 Error messages On the unit’ s display Pag e H  , F  (“  ” stands for a number.) ≥ An error ha s occurre d. The number f ollowing “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Ch eck the items in t he “Error m essages” section and t he “Troubleshooting guide”. If the service number still does no[...]

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    65 RQTV013 6 Frequently as ked questions Set up Page Disc Page Recording Page What equipment i s necessary to play multi channel surround sound? ≥ DVD-Video: You can play DVD-Video mult i channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. ≥ DVD-Audio: This unit plays DV D-Audio in 2 chann els. Yo[...]

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    66 RQTV013 6 T r oub leshoo ting g uid e Before requesting service, mak e the following chec ks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the rem edies in dicated in the chart do not solve the p roblem, consult your dealer. Power Pag e Displays Page The followi ng do not indicate a prob lem with th e unit: ≥ Regular disc/video ca[...]

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    67 RQTV013 6 Operati on Page Picture Page Cannot operat e the TV. ≥ Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you chan ge the code. 15 Cannot operate the DVD. ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. 10 Cannot operat e the VHS. ≥ Pres s [DRIVE SELECT] to s elect the V HS. 10 The remote control does not work. ≥ T he remo[...]

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    68 RQTV013 6 T r oubleshooting guide Recording, Timer recording , Transfer (copy ing), External in put Pag e Cannot rec ord. ≥ You have not inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cann ot be reco rded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥ [RAM] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. ≥ The write-pro[...]

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    69 RQTV013 6 Play Page Sound Page Play fails to start even when [ 1 ,P L A Y ] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. ≥ Insert the disc correctly with the label f a cing up. ≥ The disc is dirty. ≥ You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit. ≥ You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on t h[...]

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    70 RQTV013 6 T r oubleshooting guide Edit Pag e VHS Picture Pag e VHS Sound Pag e VHS Recording, Timer Recordin g VHS Play Pag e Cannot format. ≥ The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and t hen wipe dry. ≥ You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit . 8 6 Cannot create chapters. Cannot mark the start point or the end po[...]

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    71 RQTV013 6 Specificatio ns Power supply : [For]A sia]and]t he]Middl e]East] AC 2 2 0 V to 240 V , 50 /60 Hz [For]Australia]a nd]New]Ze aland] AC 2 2 0 V to 240 V , 50 Hz Powe r co nsum pt ion: Approx. 26 W Standb y mode: Display On Display Off Quick Star t On Approx. 7.0 W 6.8 W Quick Star t Off Approx. 2.6 W 2.5 W Reco rdabl e discs: D VD-RAM: V[...]

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    72 RQTV013 6 Specifi cations Note Specifications are subjec t to change w ithout notice. Mass and dimensions sh own are approx imate. D V Input: IEEE 1394 Standa rd, 4 Pin k 1 Regi on co de [F or]Asia] 3 [For]Australia]a nd]New]Ze aland] 4 [For]the]Mi ddle]Eas t] 2 Clock unit: Quartz -control led 24-ho ur digital disp lay Opera ting t emperat ur e [...]

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    73 RQTV013 6 Index Angle . ...... ......... ...... ........ ....... ........ ........... .... 34 Audio attrib utes . ....... ........ ........... ........ ...... ......... .. 34 language ................ ................. ................... 34 playba ck . ....... ........ ........... ........ .......... . 27, 33 Auto S etup ....... .......... ....[...]

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    74 RQTV013 6 For Not es RQTV0136.book 74 ペー ジ 2006 年4月19日  水曜日 午 後1時28分[...]

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    75 RQTV013 6 For Notes For Notes RQTV0136.book 75 ペー ジ 2006 年4月19日  水曜日 午 後1時28分[...]

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    Official DivX Certified TM product. Plays DivX R 5, D ivX R 4, DivX R 3, DivX R VOD video content (in compliance with DivX Certified TM technical requirem ents). DivX, DivX Cer tified, and associated logos are tradem ark s of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are us ed under license. Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and t he do[...]