Panasonic DMR-E20 manual

D DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-E20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT6035-P [ForU.S.A.] The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 103 and 105. [ForCanada] The warranty can be found on page 104.[...]

Getting started RQT6035 2 Accessories 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 [...]

3 Getting started RQT6035 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. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the man- ufacturer, or [...]

Getting started RQT6035 4 Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 11 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6 Control reference guide . . . . .[...]

5 Getting started RQT6035 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. º Watch a program while you are record- ing it Chasing play You can watch a program from the start while you are still recordi[...]

Getting started RQT6035 6 Discs Discs you can use for recording and play Logos for discs you can record on and play DVD-RAM [4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5 q )] [2.8 GB, 8 cm (3 q )] DVD-R ( ➡ page 7) [4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0] The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a probl[...]

7 Getting started RQT6035 DVD-R You can play DVD-R by finalizing ( ➡ pages 55 and 96) them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. º Before finalizing … You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs. ³ You cannot record to or ed[...]

Getting started RQT6035 8 Main unit Page 1 POWER button ( ê /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. 2 Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3 Channel buttons ( X , W[...]

9 Getting started RQT6035 3 < 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 :; The unit ’ s display 9 The display mode of the main display section TITLE: title number is displayed TRACK: track number is displayed CHAP: chapter number is displayed PG: program number is displayed PL: play list number is displayed : Volume level meter ; Channel < Main display section Record[...]

RQT6035 10 Getting started Set up steps Follow these steps to connect and set-up this unit 1 Prepare the remote control º Insert the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 º Change the remote control code for television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 Antenna and tel[...]

11 RQT6035 Getting started Playing discs º Playing discs ( ➡ page 22) º Using the direct navigator ( ➡ page 56) Recording and Playing at the same time º Chasing play ( ➡ page 28) º Simultaneous rec and play ( ➡ page 28) º Reviewing the recorded images while recording (Time Slip) ( ➡ page 29) Using DVD-R º DVD-R ( ➡ page 7) º Reco[...]

RQT6035 12 Getting started A B R6, AA 1 2 30 30 TV DV D The remote control » A Batteries ³ Insert so the poles ( i and j ) match those in the remote control. ³ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not: ³ mix old and new batteries. ³ use different types at the same time. ³ heat or expose to flame. ³ take apart or short circuit. ³ attem[...]

13 RQT6035 Getting started A 2 TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V. S . S . ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH S TAT U S RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N T O P M E N U M E N[...]

RQT6035 14 Getting started VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO OPTICAL R L AUDIO (L1) (L3) AC IN T OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3 (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF-IN VHF/UHF RF-OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A UDIO IN VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN Antenna and television connections Audio/Video cable (included) [...]

15 RQT6035 Getting started VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO OPTICAL R L AUDIO (L1) (L3) AC IN T OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF-IN VHF/UHF RF-OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO YP R P B Connecting to a TV with S-video or component video in[...]

RQT6035 16 Getting started Plug-in Auto Tuning After you purchase the unit, plug it into your household AC outlet, and turn it on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock. Preparation ³ Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ³ Turn on the television and select the appropriate[...]

17 RQT6035 Getting started Plug-in Auto Tuning Note ³ Plug-in Auto Tuning does not work if you turn the unit on by press- ing [ < , OPEN/CLOSE] or [ 1 , PLAY]. ³ After the unit sets the clock automatically, it then adjusts the clock everyday. ³ If the unit sets the time incorrectly, use “ Time Zone Adjust ” to cor- rect it ( ➡ page 89).[...]

RQT6035 18 Getting started Channel settings Using the remote control to add and delete channels Remote control only Use this function if: ³ Channels were not set correctly using automatic tuning. ³ A channel that should have been set wasn ’ t. ³ A channel ’ s reception is poor and you want to delete it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DV[...]

19 RQT6035 Getting started Channel settings VCR Plus r guide channel settings Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plus i codes for tim- er recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, the station ’ s name, and the guide channel. For example: 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 Use the joystick [...]

RQT6035 20 Getting started Channel settings 4 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “VCR Plus r CH Setting” and press [ENTER]. For example, when the current antenna system is CATV. 5  Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select the guide channel you want to set and use the joystick [ 1 ]. ³ The screen scrolls a page at a time if you hold the joy- s[...]

21 RQT6035 Getting started Selecting TV screen type The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect tele- vision. Preparation ³ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ?[...]

RQT6035 22 Basic operations 1 2 3 POWER /I PLA Y PO WER OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE A ST OP TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER O[...]

23 RQT6035 Basic operations 1 2 A B ST OP PLA Y TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A [...]

RQT6035 24 Basic operations Playing discs » A Fast forward and rewind — SEARCH [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play Press [ 6 , SLOW/SEARCH] or [ 5 , SLOW/SEARCH]. [ 6 ]: backward [ 5 ]: forward ³ There are five search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ³ The search speed is maintained when you release the button. ³ Press [...]

25 RQT6035 Basic operations A B SKIP [ : ] [ 9 ] [ : ] [ 9 ] 123 456 789 0 TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH S TAT U S RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE [...]

RQT6035 26 Basic operations 1 2 3 4 5 OPEN/CLOSE CH DV D REC MODE POWER /I CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C [...]

27 RQT6035 Basic operations TOP WINDOW ENTER RETURN REC TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A [...]

RQT6035 28 Advanced operations A 1 2 B PLA Y T O P M E N U T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N ENTER ENTER 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 DIRECT NAVIGATOR No DATE CH TIME EDIT TITLE  3 3 ENTER RETURN 0 ~ 9 No TOTAL 2 SELECT 14 Dinosaur 2 ¥ 6/20 WED 6 9 ： 00 PM Soccer 1 1 1 1 1 6/20 WED 10 ： 00 AM  DIRECT NAVIGATOR No DATE TIME EDIT TITLE ENTER RETURN 0 ~ 9 No [...]

29 RQT6035 Advanced operations A TIME SLIP TOP WINDOW ENTER RETURN TIME SLIP ∫ CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V. S . S . ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CL[...]

30 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 2 3 TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N T O P M E N U M E N U [...]

31 RQT6035 Advanced operations Top window icons Features and functions described on other pages that can be controlled with the top window are indicated with . Some items will be greyed out and cannot be selected if the disc is write-protected. Release disc protection with DISC SETTING — Disc Protec- tion ( ➡ page 53) or release cartridge prote[...]

32 RQT6035 Advanced operations Convenient features » A Skipping a minute forward — CM skip [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only Use this feature to skip past short parts of recordings, commercials, for example. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . During play Press [CM SKIP]. Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Note ³ If the [...]

33 RQT6035 Advanced operations A B ENTER ENTER TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N[...]

34 RQT6035 Advanced operations A B C D A UDIO TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N [...]

35 RQT6035 Advanced operations Convenient features For your reference ³ You can also use the on-screen menu icons to change the audio type. ³ You can change the audio for the images being played with simul- taneous rec and play and Time Slip. º When you have connected the unit to other equipment with an optical digital cable You cannot change th[...]

36 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 2 3 A B C MARKER WRITE ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 1 2345 1 – 10 1 2345 ✱✱✱✱✱ 1 – 10 12345 ✱✱✱✱✱ 123 4 5 1 – 10 123 4 5 ✱✱✱✱✱ 11 – 20 ✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱ 1 – 10 1234567890 ENTER TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME [...]

37 RQT6035 Advanced operations 2 3 1 A ENTER ENTER 1 ✱ ✱✱✱ 1 – 10 1 ✱ ✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱ 1 ✱✱✱✱ 1 – 10 1 ✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱ 1 – 10 1 ✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱ ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 11 – 20 ✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱ 1 – 10 1234567890 ENTER TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP[...]

38 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 2 3 4 TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE DVD P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N T O P M E N U M E N U D I S P L[...]

39 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 2 3 B A TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH S TAT U S RETURN VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N T O P M E N U M E[...]

40 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 2 3 4 a b c AB - - - 1 2 3 ✱✱ OFF 2 C 2 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 c h Digital Î ENG ON 1 1 T d e f AB --- 1 2 3 ✱✱ OFF OFF OFF TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE DVD P AUSE [...]

41 RQT6035 Advanced operations Icon Content Program number [RAM] [DVD-R] Select the number and press [ENTER]. Play list number [RAM] Select the number and press [ENTER]. Title number [DVD-V] Track number [CD] [VCD] Select the number and press [ENTER]. Chapter number [DVD-V] Select the number and press [ENTER]. Elapsed play time [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V[...]

42 RQT6035 Advanced operations Play menu Using on-screen menu icons Icons for unit information Content A-B repeat ( ➡ page 33) [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] 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. Play mode [CD] [[...]

43 RQT6035 Advanced operations Timer recording Using VCR Plus r codes to make timer recording [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only Entering VCR Plus i codes is an easy way of programming the timer for recording. You can find these codes in television sections of newspapers and in television guides. You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in adva[...]

44 RQT6035 Advanced operations 3 4 ENTER PROG / CHECK RETURN A PO WER TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A[...]

45 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 2 3 TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH S TAT U S RETURN VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N T O P M E N U M E N U[...]

46 RQT6035 Advanced operations Timer recording Manually programming the unit to make timer recording [RAM] [DVD-R] You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programs). Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Ensure that this unit ’ s clock is set correctly. ³ Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for[...]

47 RQT6035 Advanced operations Timer recording º To continue programming After selecting an available line, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 on page 46. º To end programming Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disap- pears and the message “ TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING ” is shown on the television. To put the unit on tim[...]

48 RQT6035 Advanced operations Timer recording » A To check programs Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears. Icon explanations 9 The times overlap those in another program. ´ This program is currently recording. . The disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes was reached so the program failed to record. The material [...]

49 RQT6035 Advanced operations 1 3 REC INPUT SELECT DV D, T V TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R [...]

50 RQT6035 Advanced operations Disc setting About DISC SETTING [RAM] [DVD-R] ³ You can give discs titles — Enter Title ³ You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM — Disc Protection ³ You can format DVD-RAM — Format ³ You can finalize DVD-R — Finalize Enter Title [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ³ Insert [...]

51 RQT6035 Advanced operations RETURN ENTER _ Enter Title ABCDE FG H I J KL M N O PQR <> ST UV W X Y Z () abcde fg h i j kl m n o pq r s t uv w xy z !? [] 01234 56789 + - / = &# $ % @ :; "' ` , SP ACE SET ERASE . SELECT Disc setting Entering characters for titles [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 After the titling screen appears Use the joystic[...]

52 RQT6035 Advanced operations Disc setting Disc Protection [RAM] This allows you protect discs from accidental erasure. Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert the disc you want to protect. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to se- lect “ DISC SETTING ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joyst[...]

53 RQT6035 Advanced operations Disc setting Releasing disc protection [RAM] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert the disc you want to release protection. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “ DISC SETTING ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Disc Pro[...]

54 RQT6035 Advanced operations Disc setting Format [RAM] Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs be- fore you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is format- ted. Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it does[...]

55 RQT6035 Advanced operations Disc setting For your reference ³ The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Release the protection to continue ( ➡ page 99). ³ Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW. ³ The message “ Unable to format ” appears when you try to format discs this unit cannot us[...]

56 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Selecting programs to play [RAM] [DVD-R] A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programs you want to watch. Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joyst[...]

57 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator About the program list = Program number, channel number (or caption), recording date, time recording started, program title (if entered) . Program 1 is selected in the example. > Write-protected Displayed when you have protected the program. Program 2 has been protected in the example. ? [...]

58 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Erasing programs [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 6 23 4 5 7 T OP WINDO W ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456[...]

59 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Entering and editing program titles [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “ DIRECT NAVIGATOR ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 [...]

60 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Protecting programs [RAM] You can prevent accidental erasure of programs by write-protecting them. Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ³ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” an[...]

61 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Releasing program protection [RAM] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “ DIRECT NAVIGATOR ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select the[...]

62 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Checking program contents [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “ DIRECT NAVIGATOR ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to selec[...]

63 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator Erasing parts of a program — Shorten Segment [RAM] 1 4 5 6 2 3 T OP WINDO W ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V. S . S . ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARK[...]

64 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using the direct navigator 7 Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the end point of the part you want to erase and press [ENTER]. 8 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Exit ” and press [ENTER]. 9 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select “ Erase ” and press [ENTER]. º To stop partwa[...]

65 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs Displaying play lists [RAM] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “ PLAY LIST ” and press [ENTER]. The play list screen appears. Scenes are not disp[...]

66 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs Creating play lists [RAM] You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesn ’ t use up much of the disc ’ s ca- pacity. Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD [...]

67 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs º To clear the play list screen Press [MENU, PLAY LIST]. The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the play list. For your reference ³ One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These limits may be reduced under some conditions. ³ You can resp[...]

68 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs Playing play list scenes [RAM] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you created play lists on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “ PLAY LIST ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select th[...]

69 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select the play list you want to edit and use the joystick [ 1 ]. 4 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Edit Scenes ” and press [ENTER]. Adding scenes to a play list Preparation Do steps 1 to 4 of “ Editing play list scenes ” ( ➡ page 68 an[...]

70 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs Preparation Do steps 1 to 4 of “Editing play list scenes” ( ➡ pages 68 and 69). Moving a scene 5 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Move” and press [ENTER]. 6 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the scene you want to move and press [ENTER]. 7 Use the joystick [ 3[...]

71 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs 7 Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the start point of the scene and press [ENTER]. 8 Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the end point of the scene and press [ENTER]. 9 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Exit ” a[...]

72 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs [RAM] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you created play lists on. Copying play lists 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to se- lect “ PLAY LIST ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select the pl[...]

73 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs 4 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ PL Erase ” and press [ENTER]. 5 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select “ Erase ” and press [ENTER]. The play list is erased. º To stop partway through In step 5, either select “ Cancel ” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. Titling p[...]

74 RQT6035 Advanced operations Using play lists to edit programs Checking play list contents [RAM] Preparation ³ Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . ³ Insert a disc you created play lists on. 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to se- lect “ PLAY LIST ” and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to sele[...]

75 RQT6035 Home Theater Expanding your home theater system Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV broadcasts What you want to do Enjoying 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS Settings Reference pages Connect a cable TV box. 76 [A] Tune to channels correctly. Change the necessary settings on the equipment you have co[...]

76 RQT6035 Home Theater VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO R L AUDIO (L1) (L3) OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF-IN VHF/UHF RF-OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A UDIO IN VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN RF IN RF OUT VHF/UHF Expanding your home theater system Select channel 3 or 4 to see the output from the cable[...]

77 RQT6035 Home Theater IN OUT VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO R L AUDIO (L1) (L3) OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF-IN VHF/UHF RF-OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A UDIO IN VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN OUT1 OUT2 IN OUT IN OUT IN2 IN1 IN VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO R L AUDIO (L1) (L3) OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   [...]

78 RQT6035 Home Theater VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL R L AUD IO (L1) (L3) AC IN T OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT R L AUD IO R L AUD IO R L AUD IO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL AC IN T OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT » B Connecting to a digital amplifier or system component Rea[...]

79 RQT6035 Home Theater VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO OPTICAL R L AUDIO (L1) (L3) OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT POWER S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN – R L/MONO – REC MODE CH /I REC When connecting to the L2 input terminals on the f[...]

80 RQT6035 Home Theater 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. Expanding your home theater system When you can’t directly connect the included 75  coaxial cable to the television Use the connection th[...]

81 RQT6035 Home Theater Expanding your home theater system Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control 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 [...]

82 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Summary of settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 85 for details on menu operation. ³ Underlined items are the factory presets. Options ³ 2 hr ³ 6 hr ³ Off ³ Set Code 1 ³ Set Code 2 ³ Set Code 3 ³j 1 ³ 0 ³i 1 ³ TV ³ CATV ³ Yes ³ No ³ English [...]

83 RQT6035 Initial settings Options ³ On ³ Off ³ On ³ Off ³ Main ³ SAP ³ On ³ Off ³ Bitstream ³ PCM ³ Bitstream ³ Off ³ Automatic ³ Off ³ On ³ Off ³ English ³ Fran ç ais ³ Bright ³ Dim ³ Dim during DVD/VCD Play ³ 4:3 ³ 16:9 ³ Pan&Scan ³ Letterbox ³ 4:3 ³ Pan&Scan ³ Letterbox Menus Audio during Search [RAM] [DVD-[...]

84 RQT6035 Initial settings º Disc — Audio, Subtitle and Menus [DVD-V] 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 avai[...]

85 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 82 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . 1 While stopped Press [ACTION] to show the menus. ³ You can also press [TOP WINDOW] and use the joystick [...]

86 RQT6035 Initial 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. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. ³ If you enter a wrong numbe[...]

87 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting 1 While stopped Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select the Set Up tab. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Clock Settings ” and press [ENTER]. 4 Use the joys[...]

88 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . Clock Settings Manual Clock Setting 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select the Set Up tab. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Clock Settings ” and press [ENTER]. 4 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4[...]

89 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Time Zone Adjust Adjust the time zone ( j 1 or i 1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually. 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select the Set Up tab. 3 Use the joystick [ 3[...]

90 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit’s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Channel Settings Antenna System The following settings must be reset when you change the antenna system. VCR Plus i guide channel settings ( ➡ page 19) Auto channel setting ( ➡ page 91) Channel captions ( ➡ page 92) 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTI[...]

91 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Auto Channel Setting You can use the ACTION menus to start Auto Channel Setting if Plug-in Auto Tuning ( ➡ page 16) fails for some reason. 1 Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2 Use the joystick [ 2 , 1 ] to select the Set Up tab. 3 Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Chan-[...]

92 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “ DVD ” . Channel Settings Channel Caption You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the direct navigator screen. 1 Pre[...]

93 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit ’ s settings Use the joystick [ 3 , 4 ] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and then move the joystick [ 2 ]. ³ Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if captions have been added manually. Repeat steps  and as necessary. 5 [IfyouselectedManualChannelC[...]

94 RQT6035 Reference REC L R DVD-RAM Remain 0 :15 FR 6/8 10 : 15 PM PRG4 1:12.12 FR PRG2 0:00.04 SP PLAY REC L R DVD-RAM PLAY A B ST A TUS TV CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA [...]

95 RQT6035 Reference 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 8 c[...]

96 RQT6035 Reference = + 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 ³ Front speakers — 1 left channel and 1 right channel ³ Ce[...]

97 RQT6035 Reference Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 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 [...]

98 RQT6035 Reference The service numbers ( “ U ” followed by two digits) and messages shown in the table appear. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers ³ . Possible solutions are indicated with “” on the relative pag- es in the operating instructions. Disc handling º Handling precautions ³ Do not write on the label side with [...]

99 RQT6035 Reference Error messages Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers F . Possible solutions are indicated with “” on the relative pages in the operating instructions. 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 can[...]

RQT6035 Reference 100 ³ Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. > ³ The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). ³ Wait for “U14” to disappear. ³ One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1. Press [ ê /I, POWER] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. [...]

101 RQT6035 Reference ³ Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. F ³ This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, and CD. 6 ³ The disc is dirty. Clean it. ³ ³ The disc may be badly scratched. ³ ³ You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R. ³ Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.[...]

RQT6035 Reference 102 Troubleshooting guide Recording and timer recording ³ You haven ’ t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. 6 ³ The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. f ³ The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen o[...]

103 RQT6035 Reference 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 Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Consumer Elec[...]

RQT6035 Reference 104 CUSTOMER ’ S RECORD: Customer Name: Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer ’ s Name: Address: Phone Number: IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original [...]

105 RQT6035 Reference 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; SaturdaySunday 9 am7 pm, EST. 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032[...]

RQT6035 106 ESPA Ñ OL VIDEO P B P R Y VIDEO OPTICAL R L AUD IO (L1) (L3) AC IN T OUT1 OUT2 IN1 IN3   (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF-IN VHF/UHF RF-OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A UDIO IN VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN Cable de audio/v í deo (suministrado) Televisor Cable de a[...]

ESPA Ñ OL 107 RQT6035 CH TV/A V PROG / CHECK TOP WINDO W FRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V . S.S. ACTION TV DVD AUDIO ADD/DL T REC MODE CANCEL INPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CH DVD 123 456 789 0 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW/SEARCH ST A TUS RETURN ENTER VOL POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T C E R I D R O T A G I V A N T O P M E N U M E N U D I [...]

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