Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. This manual was printed with soy based ink. DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions DMR-E20 Model No. This unit responds to the region number information on DVD-Video.
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 web site (http://www.panasonic.com/store). (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
(U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.panasonic.com/host/consumer.html 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Features This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape formats in ease of operation. Watch a program while you are record- ing it Chasing play You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it (➡...
DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible players (including players manufactured by Panasonic). Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that allow you to make one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts. See page 7 for more details about DVD-R.
Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the recording. We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as they have been tested to be compatible with this unit (➡ see below). Discs manufactured by other companies may not be used to full capacity.
Control reference guide POWER REC MODE Main unit POWER button ( /I, POWER) ..... . . 16 Press to switch the unit from ON to STANDBY mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
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The unit’s display Center circle (e.g.: DVD-RAM) Rotating (REC): recording Stopped (REC): recording paused 5 6 7 Disc type DVD-RAM: DVD-RAM DVD-R: DVD-R DVD VIDEO: DVD-Video VIDEO CD: Video CD Audio CD Play mode PGM: program play RND: random play : A-B repeat play repeat play : program repeat play...
Set up steps Follow these steps to connect and set-up this unit Prepare the remote control Insert the batteries ......12 Change the remote control code for television operation .
Ways to use this unit Playing discs Playing discs (➡ page 22) Using the direct navigator (➡ page 56) Recording and Playing at the same time Chasing play (➡ page 28) Simultaneous rec and play (➡ page 28) Reviewing the recorded images while recording (Time Slip) (➡...
R6, AA Push in and down on the ( ) end. Remote control signal sensor Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. RQT6035 Insert so the poles ( Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not: mix old and new batteries. use different types at the same time. heat or expose to flame.
Use the remote control supplied with your television if this is the case. Code No. Manufacturer Panasonic/National QUASAR Panasonic/National QUASAR MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5) ZENITH THOMSON RCA GE...
Antenna and television connections Preparation Refer to the television’s operating instructions. Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord. Basic connection Television Audio/Video cable (included) This unit AC INT Cooling fan To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power supply cord (included) When you have finished connecting the unit...
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Connecting to a TV with S-video or component video input terminals S VIDEO IN S-video cable (not included) AC INT S VIDEO OUT terminal The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3 PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. MARKER ADD/DLT POWER 2·3 ENTER Auto Channel Setting No Channel found. Please check antenna cable connection then...
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Í/I,POWER Plug-in Auto Tuning Note Plug-in Auto Tuning does not work if you turn the unit on by press- ing [ , OPEN/CLOSE] or [ , PLAY]. After the unit sets the clock automatically, it then adjusts the clock everyday. If the unit sets the time incorrectly, use “Time Zone Adjust”...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV ADD/DLT RQT6035 Remote control only RETURN Use this function if: STATUS Channels were not set correctly using automatic tuning. A channel that should have been set wasn’t.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3 ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN STATUS TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE ACTION ENTER ENTER ENTER...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 4·5·6 ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 RETURN STATUS SLOW/SEARCH PLAY CANCEL CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 3·4·5 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD,TV POWER ACTION ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD,TV POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP RQT6035 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ∫...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU Joystick PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE ENTER STOP...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP FRAME STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH FRAME RQT6035 During play Press [ 6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH]. There are five search speeds. Each press increases the search speed.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH :, 9, SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV SKIP...
4 3 5 POWER TV/AV TV , TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE e.g.: When you have selected “XP” REC MODE REC MODE RQT6035...
¥ POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL , REC ¥ INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER...
POWER TV/AV POWER POWER Í PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV PLAY For example: while recording program 2 (sport) You are recording a sports program (2) and you want to watch it from the beginning.
Í/I,POWER POWER TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE POWER POWER Í PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT TIME SLIP LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER RQT6035 Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled with icons.
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Top window icons Features and functions described on other pages that can be controlled with the top window are indicated with Icon DISC SETTING Enter Title Disc Protection Format DISC SETTING Finalize TIMER Registering programs and RECORDING making corrections Deleting a timer recording TIMER RECORDING program Checking the timer programming...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV CM SKIP RQT6035 1·2 Remote control only RETURN WINDOW ENTER Use this feature to skip past short parts of recordings, commercials, for example.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY Joystick/ PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN ENTER TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV e.g.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV AUDIO e.g.: “Stereo” is selected “(((” appears when the unit is receiving the type of audio you selected.
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Convenient features For your reference You can also use the on-screen menu icons to change the audio type. You can change the audio for the images being played with simul- taneous rec and play and Time Slip. When you have connected the unit to other equipment with an optical digital cable You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an op- tical digital cable for connection in the following cases:...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1·2·3 PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. MARKER ACTION DVD, TV MARKER WRITE ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1·2·3 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE 1–10 ENTER 1–10 ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ , STOP VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER PLAY RQT6035 You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose. RETURN RETURN STATUS...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ , STOP VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3·4 PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV e.g.: DVD-Video 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 : 46 : 50 1 2 3 ✱ ✱ - - - ENTER ENTER...
Icons for disc information e.g. DVD-Video Digital Î 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 : 46 : 50 Icon Content Program number Select the number and press [ENTER]. Play list number Select the number and press [ENTER]. Title number Track number Select the number and press [ENTER].
Using on-screen menu icons Icons for unit information Play menu – – – Icon A-B repeat (➡ page 33) You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, title or chapter. Repeat play (➡ page 33) You can play a program, play list, chapter, title, or track repeatedly.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE Joystick PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV VCR Plus + Timer recording Using VCR Plus...
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POWER TV/AV POWER POWER Í PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN POWER RQT6035 OPEN/CLOSE ENTER RETURN STATUS FRAME SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST AUDIO...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1·2·3 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE ENTER ENTER ENTER Timer recording...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV PROG / CHECK ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 2·3·4 RETURN You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programs). STATUS Preparation SLOW/SEARCH...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN PROG/CHECK TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE POWER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER POWER Í PROG / CHECK ENTER PROG/CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ , STOP VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. PROG / CHECK POWER POWER POWER RQT6035 OPEN/CLOSE Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN STATUS TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ , STOP VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV INPUT...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3 ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 You can give discs titles—Enter Title RETURN STATUS Protection...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1·2 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE 1·2 ENTER ENTER Disc setting...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3·4 PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 This allows you protect discs from accidental erasure. RETURN RETURN STATUS...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3·4 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV 2·3·4·5 PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW SKIP STOP VCR Plus + TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 4·5 ENTER ENTER RQT6035 POWER OPEN/CLOSE Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs be- fore you can use them in this unit.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3·4·5 ENTER PROG / CHECK STATUS TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3 ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this RETURN list to find the programs you want to watch.
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE Joystick PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE ENTER Using the direct navigator About the program list DIRECT NAVIGATOR...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 2·3·4 The program is erased completely when you use this proce- RETURN dure and cannot be retrieved.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 2·3·4· You can prevent accidental erasure of programs by write-protecting RETURN them.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 2·3·4· Preparation RETURN Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. STATUS Insert a disc you have recorded on.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 7·8·9 PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 RETURN RETURN STATUS SLOW/SEARCH PLAY CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST AUDIO MARKER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER 3·4 ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which these scenes are played.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV TOP WINDOW...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE , STOP ∫ VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. ENTER ENTER 6·7 ENTER ENTER RQT6035 Preparation Do steps 1 to 4 of “Editing play list scenes” (➡ pages 68 and 69). 5·6·7 RETURN STATUS...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE 7·8 ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you created play lists on.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV ENTER ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV TOP WINDOW ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 2·3·4 Preparation RETURN Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. STATUS Insert a disc you created play lists on.
Expanding your home theater system Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV broadcasts What you want to do Enjoying CATV 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 ( ➡...
Expanding your home theater system Select channel 3 or 4 to see the output from the cable TV box or DSS receiver. Select the appropriate video input if your television has more than one. Connecting a cable TV box You need to have a cable TV box and a contract with a cable TV company to enjoy CATV broadcasts. Consult your cable TV company for an appropriate cable TV box.
With two cable boxes Television (not included) AUDIO Audio/Video cable (not included) Rear of this unit COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1) VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (L3) You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels if ad- ditional equipment is added.
Expanding your home theater system Connecting to a digital amplifier or system component Rear of this unit AC INT Insert fully, with this side facing up. (Do not bend when connecting.) Optical digital audio cable (not included) To optical digital input Amplifier or system component (with...
Connecting a video cassette recorder When connecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit Audio/Video cable Yellow (VIDEO) White (L) Red (R) POWER REC MODE S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L/MONO – – R S video cable Audio/Video cable (not included) (not included)
Expanding your home theater system When you can’t directly connect the antenna you disconnected from your television to the unit Check the type of antenna input on your television and make the appropriate connection. If it is a twin lead 300–75 (not included) from the antenna...
By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic. Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same system for their remote controls, so if you operate them in the same place, the controls can be confused by the differ- ent pieces of equipment.
Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Remote Control Code Change the remote control code so you can use other Panasonic DVD equipment at the same time. Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting (➡ page 87) The unit adjusts the clock automatically.
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Main menus Audio Audio during Search Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fast-forward. D. Range Compression Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. MTS Selection for DVD-R Disc (➡ page 35) Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP) to DVD-R.
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings Disc—Audio, Subtitle and Menus Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. Other : Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡ see below). Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1·2·3·4 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV ACTION ENTER 3·4...
Changing the unit’s settings Entering a password You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. When setting ratings The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1.
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3·4·5 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. MARKER AUDIO MARKER ACTION WRITE DVD, TV ACTION ENTER 3·4...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. MARKER ACTION DVD, TV ACTION ENTER 3·4 ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. MARKER AUDIO MARKER ACTION WRITE ACTION ENTER 3·4·5 ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV ACTION ENTER 3·4·5 ENTER ENTER RQT6035 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. 2·3·4·5 RETURN STATUS SLOW/SEARCH...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE ACTION ENTER 3·4 ENTER ENTER...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2·3·4·5 ENTER PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV ACTION ENTER 3·4 ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER RQT6035 Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. RETURN STATUS SLOW/SEARCH...
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POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN TOP WINDOW STATUS FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER ACTION WRITE 1·2 ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER...
POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE PROG / CHECK ENTER TOP WINDOW FRAME SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Plus + REC MODE TIME SLIP CM SKIP ADD/DLT V.S.S. DVD, TV STATUS Remain 6/8 10 : 15 PM PRG4 1:12.12 FR PRG2 0:00.04 SP RQT6035 Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit...
Specifications Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 35 W Recording system: DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R) Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs...
Glossary Bitstream This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. Channel (when referring to DVD) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. For example, 5.1 channel Front speakers—1 left channel and 1 right channel Center speaker—1 channel Surround speakers—1 left channel and 1 right channel...
Pan&Scan/Letterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a widescreen television. Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Disc handling Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold.
Error messages Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers Possible solutions are indicated with “ Error messages No Disc. This is non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Please format the disc in ‘DISC SETTING’ to record. This disc cannot be read. Please check write protect tab on the disc.
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www. panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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Play Play fails to start even when Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. [ , PLAY] is pressed. This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, and CD. Play starts but then stops The disc is dirty.
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 web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an...
(10) days from the date of original purchase. Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA may be obtained dur- ing the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter.
For CANADA 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. Panasonic DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour...
Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexiones de antena y televisor Televisor Cable de audio/vídeo (suministrado) Este aparato AC INT Ventilador A la toma de CA del hogar (CA 120 V, 60 Hz) Cable de alimentación de CA (suministrado) Selección del tipo de la pantalla del televisor POWER TV/AV POWER...
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POWER TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE POWER ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN STATUS TOP WINDOW FRAME FRAME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH :, 9, SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫, STOP VCR Plus + REC MODE CANCEL INPUT TIME SLIP CM SKIP SELECT LAST ADD/DLT V.S.S. AUDIO MARKER MARKER...
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. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com + 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan protection, disc releasing protection .