Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future ref- erence. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.
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CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR- SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are com- patible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
STEP The remote control Batteries Opening the rear cover. Press with your finger R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not: ≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time.
Preparation ≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Select Language Seleccione la Lengua Sélection de Langue English Español Français...
STEP VCR Plusi guide channel settings POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE CANCEL CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT STATUS MARKER POSITION DISPLAY MEMORY Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for timer recording.
You can control televisions by entering the remote control code. Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons. e.g., 01: press [0] Code No. and Manufacturer CATV Panasonic/National QUASAR MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5) ZENITH SELECT THOMSON RCA GE...
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z) 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con- firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly. ≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record- ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
SD/PC card and still pictures Cards capable of displaying and saving SD card slot PC card slot ≥SD Memory Card ≥SD Memory Card ≥Multi Media Card ≥Multi Media Card ≥Compact Flash ≥Smart Media ≥Memory Stick ≥xD picture card ≥Micro drive ≥ATA Flash PC card ≥Mobile hard disk §1...
Control reference guide Remote control POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP < PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE > STATUS MARKER F Rec REC MODE POSITION DISPLAY AUDIO MEMORY RQT6981...
Recording television programs Disc tray INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER FUNCTIONS STATUS Inserting discs You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc. Non-cartridge disc Insert label-up. Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. [Note] ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to record/play is facing up.
[RAM] [DVD-R] Recording the best quality pictures in the remaining time—Flexible Recording The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality. While stopped Press [F Rec].
Playing discs Disc tray Numbered buttons :, 9 DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU POSITION MEMORY To stop play Press [∫]. ≥When “PLAY” flashes on the display, resume function is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from where you stopped it. To cancel, press [∫] until “PLAY”...
When a menu screen appears on the television [VCD] Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item. e.g., “5”: [0] “15”: [1] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Playing still pictures [SD/CARD] [RAM] Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the unit display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the power or remove the card.
To select the next or previous still picture While in the still picture display, press [2, 1]. [2] : previous still picture [1] : next still picture ≥The still picture changes every time the button is pressed. To stop still picture display Press [RETURN].
Other methods of play POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL :, 9 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP 2;, ;1 PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS MARKER...
Selecting an amount of time to skip— Time Slip [RAM] [DVD-R] During play Press [TIME SLIP]. Within 5 seconds Press [3, 4] to enter the time and then press [ENTER]. e.g., Go back to 5 minutes Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in 10-minute units.
Using menus to play MP3 discs POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS MARKER POSITION DISPLAY...
Playing while you are recording POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR TOP MENU MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS...
Timer recording POWER Í, DVD POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT VCR Plus+ Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT PROG/CHECK STATUS MARKER STATUS POSITION DISPLAY MEMORY [RAM] [DVD-R] Specify a time to stop recording...
Manually programming timer recordings You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program. Press [PROG/CHECK]. TIMER Remaining Recording Time RECORDING No CHANNEL DATE 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE A line that is New Timer Program ready for...
Timer recording POWER Í, DVD POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE PROG/CHECK STATUS MARKER F Rec REC MODE POSITION DISPLAY...
Entering text POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons VOLUME CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST TOP MENU MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS MARKER...
Creating play lists POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL :, 9 SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS MARKER POSITION DISPLAY MEMORY [RAM]...
Playing play lists While stopped Press [PLAY LIST]. PLAY LIST No DATE TOTAL SCENE 01 10/23 02 10/26 0:07 0 ~ 9 03 10/21 SELECT - - - - ENTER RETURN Press [3, 4] to select the play list and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also select play lists by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons.
Editing play lists [RAM] Operation While stopped Press [PLAY LIST]. PLAY LIST - - - - - - No DATE TOTAL SCENE TITLE EDIT 01 10/23 0:03 Dinosaur 02 10/26 0:07 0 ~ 9 03 10/21 0:06 Auto action - - --/-- --:-- SELECT ENTER RETURN...
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∫ Add (maximum of 999 scenes) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] Press [ENTER] to select the place at the start point where you want to of the scene. add the scene and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Next” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to add other scenes.) ∫...
Editing programs Operation Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR DATE TIME TITLE EDIT 6/20 WED 10 : 00 AM Dinosaur 6/20 WED 9 : 00 PM Auto action 6/20 WED 11 : 00 PM USJ TOTAL 3 SELECT RETURN ENTER Press [3, 4] to select the program.
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Press [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. The program is erased. The lock symbol Press [2] to set appears when the protection and press program is write- protected. [ENTER]. Press Shorten Segment [ENTER] at the start point of the section SELECT you want to ENTER...
Editing still pictures Operation While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “JPEG” and press [ENTER]. e.g., SD card: First page SD card 100_PANA JPEG INPUT Album Slide Show Copy SELECT All copy of the card ENTER RETURN Press [3, 4] to select the item and press...
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Press [2] and Press [3,4] to [3,4] to select select still picture’s the drive and folder and press press [1]. [ENTER]. [Note] ≥ “Picture” and “File” refer to numbers inside the folder selected. Lower files are not included. ≥ If there is more than one upper folder, pressing [:], [9] will switch between them ( Still picture folder structure).
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Editing still pictures Operation While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “JPEG” and press [ENTER]. e.g., SD card: Second page JPEG SD card 100_PANA Erase Protect Print (DPOF) SELECT Settings ENTER RETURN Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].
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Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a Once activated, material cannot be returned to its still picture and press [ENTER]. original form. Check A check mark appears on carefully before the still picture. proceeding. ≥ Repeat this if you erase more than one still picture.
Disc setting Operation While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC SETTING” and press [ENTER]. DISC SETTING e.g., DVD-RAM DISC SETTING Prog # Free 0 : 42 (SP) Used 0 : 58 Total Mark Enter Title Disc Protection Erase all programs SELECT...
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≥ Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into about five-minute chapters. ≥ These DVD-R can be played on other Panasonic DVD players, but this is not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording.
Using on-screen menus POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT STATUS MARKER POSITION DISPLAY MEMORY DISPLAY Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., DVD-RAM Disc Sound track Play...
Play menu e.g., DVD-RAM Disc Repeat play Play † † † † † † † † † † Marker 1s10 Video Audio Item Each time you press [3, 4]: Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-R] PRG: Program Play list ([RAM]) [VCD] [CD] Track To cancel: Select “OFF”.
Using on-screen menus Video menu ∫ When “User” is selected Select “Detail picture adjustment”. (“User” [ENTER]) Disc Picture Contrast Play Brightness Video Video Sharpness Audio Color Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment” Contrast Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7). Brightens the picture (0 to i15).
On-screen displays POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST TOP MENU MENU ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS MARKER F Rec REC MODE STATUS POSITION DISPLAY...
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 46 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Tabs Channel Antenna System ( page 7) Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select.
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Tabs Menus Video Seamless Play Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists. ≥Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded in LPCM or when using Quick View. Black Level Control Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Press [SETUP]. RQT6981 Changing the remote control code Panasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote control system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control TV/VIDEO (the two must match) if you place equipment close together.
Clock settings Preparation If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver ( page 50), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto clock setting. Use manual clock setting if auto clock setting does not work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area.
Changing the unit’s settings POWER VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT CANCEL CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER FUNCTIONS FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE STATUS MARKER F Rec REC MODE POSITION DISPLAY AUDIO...
Home Theater Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts What you want to do Enjoying CATV/Sat- ellite broadcasts Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying 5.1- channel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS Enjoying stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Other uses Record to digital recording equipment or cassette deck ( page 51) Record from a video cassette recorder ( page 52)
Home Theater ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off. Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.
Connecting an amplifier or system component This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. Digital connection To enjoy multi-channel surround sound...
Home Theater Connecting other video equipment Connecting to the L2 and DV input terminals on the front of the unit This unit yellow white red § S video cable Audio/Video cable (included) yellow white red VIDEO S VIDEO Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals.
Other antenna connections Other antenna connection to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ∫ A single twin lead 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) from the antenna (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable ∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable from the antenna VHF/UHF band mixer (Flat)
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan- nel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is the copyright protection technology that is used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g.
Error messages On the television ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. No disc. ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted.
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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Sound ≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. No sound. Low volume. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. Distorted sound. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type. Cannot hear the desired ≥If “D.MIX”...
Troubleshooting guide Recording and timer recording Cannot record. VCR Plusr programming does not work properly. Timer recording does not work properly. The unit switches to standby while making a timer record- ing. The timer program remains even after recording finishes. Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.
Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm;...
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexiones del televisor y de la antena Televisor Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) Conecte por último. Conecte también los cables de alimentación de CA para el otro equipo. A la toma de CA del hogar (CA 120 V, 60 Hz) Ventilador de refrigeración Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivo...
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∫ Si selecciona el elemento para salida progresiva (480P) Seleccione Vídeo en el menú en pantalla y ajuste “Transferencia” de acuerdo con el tipo de material en reproducción durante la reproducción. Durante la reproducción 1. Pulse [DISPLAY]. 2. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Vídeo” y pulse [1]. 3.
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora- tion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in USA Erase all program .