RQT80093 Getting startedTable of contentsUseful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10STEP 3 Channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12STEP 4 Set up to match your televisionand remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . 15Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Selecting audio to be recorded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Using VCR Plus+ system to make scheduled recordings . . . 18Manually programming scheduled recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Using menus to play MP3and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Playing MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Disc menu–Setting disc content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Play menu–Change play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Video menu–Change picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Audio menu–Change sound effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Other menu–Change the display position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . . . 25FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Disc management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Providing a disc with a name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Erasing all titles–Erase All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Erasing all contents of a disc–Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Enabling DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R to beplayed on other equipment–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 43Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back coverPlease check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.(Product numbers correct as of December 2004. These may be subject to change.)Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 42.Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.(U.S.A. only)Product Registration CardPlease complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/■ Batteries• Insert so the poles (+ and–) match those in theremote control.• Do not use rechargeabletype batteries.• Do not mix old and newbatteries.• Do not use different types at the same time.• Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not take apart or short circuit.• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which candamage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a longperiod of time. Store in a cool, dark place.NoteIf you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote controlafter changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➔ page 14).■ UseGetting startedRecordingPlaying backEditingConvenient functionsReferenceReferencia rápida en español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44(Spanish Quick Reference)Accessories1 Remote control(N2QAKB000055)1 AC power supply cord(K2CB2CB00006)1 75 Ω coaxial cable(K2KZ2BA00001)2 Batteriesfor remote control1 Audio/video cable(K2KA6CA00001)• For use with this unit only.Do not use it with other equipment.Also do not use the cords for otherequipment with this unit.The remote controlR6/LR6, AA202030307 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unitRemote control signal sensor