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... can be found on page 43. Getting started Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. • The region number of this product, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this unit is "1". • The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Example...
... can be found on page 43. Getting started Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. • The region number of this product, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this unit is "1". • The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Example...
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... OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Follow the safety instructions on the unit, you to the beginning of electric shock to persons. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Time Slip During play and also while recording...
... OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Follow the safety instructions on the unit, you to the beginning of electric shock to persons. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Time Slip During play and also while recording...
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... menu-Change picture quality 25 Audio menu-Change sound effect 25 Other menu-Change the display position 25 FUNCTIONS window and Status messages 25 FUNCTIONS window 25 Status messages 25 Editing Editing titles/chapters 26 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters 26 Title operations 27 Chapter operations 27 Playing playlists 28 Playing playlists 28 View Chapters 28 Transfer (Dubbing) Recording from whom you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (Ô page 14). n Use 30 Remote control signal...
... menu-Change picture quality 25 Audio menu-Change sound effect 25 Other menu-Change the display position 25 FUNCTIONS window and Status messages 25 FUNCTIONS window 25 Status messages 25 Editing Editing titles/chapters 26 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters 26 Title operations 27 Chapter operations 27 Playing playlists 28 Playing playlists 28 View Chapters 28 Transfer (Dubbing) Recording from whom you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (Ô page 14). n Use 30 Remote control signal...
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... to open the front panel Stop (Ô page 15, 21) unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Getting started Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on to standby Open/close disc tray (Ô page 15, 20) Show SETUP menu (Ô page 11, 34) CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec DVD/TV Channel select (Ô page 15) Select audio...
... to open the front panel Stop (Ô page 15, 21) unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Getting started Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on to standby Open/close disc tray (Ô page 15, 20) Show SETUP menu (Ô page 11, 34) CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec DVD/TV Channel select (Ô page 15) Select audio...
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... side facing up. n Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier's rear panel AUDIO IN R L Red White Amplifier's rear panel OPTICAL IN Insert fully, with a built-in Digital Audio Output (Ô page 33). • You cannot use the lead connection to the television's operating instructions. Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting. Getting started Connecting an amplifier or system component n To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on your television...
... side facing up. n Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier's rear panel AUDIO IN R L Red White Amplifier's rear panel OPTICAL IN Insert fully, with a built-in Digital Audio Output (Ô page 33). • You cannot use the lead connection to the television's operating instructions. Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting. Getting started Connecting an amplifier or system component n To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on your television...
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...recording settings are set. 1 Press the numbered buttons to turn the unit on the main unit for example) Signal source, channel caption, and VCR Plus+ guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you are going to delete a channel. 2 Press [ADD/DLT]. The unit turns off. 2 Press [^ DVD POWER] to select a channel. Auto Channel Setting starts. To cancel partway Press [RETURN]. Antenna Mode (Airwaves) e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5] CableTV Mode (Cable) e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5] 115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5] Unit's display...
...recording settings are set. 1 Press the numbered buttons to turn the unit on the main unit for example) Signal source, channel caption, and VCR Plus+ guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you are going to delete a channel. 2 Press [ADD/DLT]. The unit turns off. 2 Press [^ DVD POWER] to select a channel. Auto Channel Setting starts. To cancel partway Press [RETURN]. Antenna Mode (Airwaves) e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5] CableTV Mode (Cable) e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5] 115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5] Unit's display...
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... STEP 3 Channel settings DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CANCEL CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SETUP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec DVD/TV e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN VCR Plus+ guide channel settings Set these guide channels so you want to set and press [q]. RQT8152 12 1 Press [SETUP]. Setting" and press [ENTER]. To delete a number, press [ CANCEL]. e.g., Station name Guide Channel channel number Channel setting CBS...
... STEP 3 Channel settings DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CANCEL CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SETUP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec DVD/TV e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN VCR Plus+ guide channel settings Set these guide channels so you want to set and press [q]. RQT8152 12 1 Press [SETUP]. Setting" and press [ENTER]. To delete a number, press [ CANCEL]. e.g., Station name Guide Channel channel number Channel setting CBS...
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... the screen Press [SETUP]. STEP 4 Set up to match your television and remote control Getting started DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME TV operation buttons Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN SETUP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec RQT8152 14 Selecting television type You do not have the unit connected to your TV using the three-cable component video connection.
... the screen Press [SETUP]. STEP 4 Set up to match your television and remote control Getting started DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME TV operation buttons Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN SETUP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec RQT8152 14 Selecting television type You do not have the unit connected to your TV using the three-cable component video connection.
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... Recording Recording television programs 1 OPEN/CLOSE CH REC IN2 2 gq4 DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 2 AUDIO g h DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP 3 REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT 4 CREATE 1 OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec q e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN STATUS TIME SLIP F Rec Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit on . Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM...
... Recording Recording television programs 1 OPEN/CLOSE CH REC IN2 2 gq4 DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 2 AUDIO g h DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP 3 REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT 4 CREATE 1 OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec q e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN STATUS TIME SLIP F Rec Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit on . Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM...
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... unit to indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated. Recording Scheduled recording ^ DVD POWER DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Numbered buttons CANCEL g SCHEDULE REC MODE CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec VCR Plus+ e, r, w, q ENTER ADD/DLT DVD/TV RAM -R -RW(V) +R You can enter up to 16 programs up to this unit. • Check that the time...
... unit to indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated. Recording Scheduled recording ^ DVD POWER DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME Numbered buttons CANCEL g SCHEDULE REC MODE CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec VCR Plus+ e, r, w, q ENTER ADD/DLT DVD/TV RAM -R -RW(V) +R You can enter up to 16 programs up to this unit. • Check that the time...
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... recorded title. Changing audio during play RAM -R -RW(V) +R -RW(VR) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Playing back Playing discs 1 OPEN/CLOSE REC DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME g2 Numbered buttons u, i CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 CH AUDIO CM SKIP t, y g h DIRECT NAVIGATOR/ TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS RETURN 2 e, r, w, q ENTER w h, h q RETURN ERASE 1 SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec TIME SLIP CREATE CHAPTER Preparation • Turn...
... recorded title. Changing audio during play RAM -R -RW(V) +R -RW(VR) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Playing back Playing discs 1 OPEN/CLOSE REC DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME g2 Numbered buttons u, i CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 CH AUDIO CM SKIP t, y g h DIRECT NAVIGATOR/ TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS RETURN 2 e, r, w, q ENTER w h, h q RETURN ERASE 1 SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec TIME SLIP CREATE CHAPTER Preparation • Turn...
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...the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on -screen menus DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec DVD/TV FUNCTIONS e, r, w, q ENTER STATUS Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Audio attribute LPCM/PPCM/%Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents...
...the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on -screen menus DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec DVD/TV FUNCTIONS e, r, w, q ENTER STATUS Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Audio attribute LPCM/PPCM/%Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents...
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...connected to IN2 input terminals, select "IN2". 2 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. 3 Start play of audio recording from the unit's DV terminal Select the type of the DV equipment at the point you can record audio/video recordings from a video cassette recorder INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH g DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS RETURN h FUNCTIONS e, r, w, q ENTER SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP * REC REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec REC MODE e.g.: Connecting...
...connected to IN2 input terminals, select "IN2". 2 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. 3 Start play of audio recording from the unit's DV terminal Select the type of the DV equipment at the point you can record audio/video recordings from a video cassette recorder INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME CANCEL SKIP AUDIO VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH g DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS RETURN h FUNCTIONS e, r, w, q ENTER SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP * REC REC REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec REC MODE e.g.: Connecting...
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... your password. • Change Level • Temporary Unlock Video Audio Language DVD-V • Some discs start recording to standby. Set Clock Automatically (Ô page 34) - • 2 Hours • Set Code 1 • 6 Hours • Set Code 2 • Off • Set Code 3 Disc Set Clock Manually (Ô page 34) Adjust Time Zone (Ô page 34) • -1 •0 • +1 Quick Start • On • Off About 1 Sec. Power consumption in the SETUP menus, except for "Still Mode" is not being used. Menu Language DVD-V When the selected language...
... your password. • Change Level • Temporary Unlock Video Audio Language DVD-V • Some discs start recording to standby. Set Clock Automatically (Ô page 34) - • 2 Hours • Set Code 1 • 6 Hours • Set Code 2 • Off • Set Code 3 Disc Set Clock Manually (Ô page 34) Adjust Time Zone (Ô page 34) • -1 •0 • +1 Quick Start • On • Off About 1 Sec. Power consumption in the SETUP menus, except for "Still Mode" is not being used. Menu Language DVD-V When the selected language...
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... settings may not work the DTS logo. Blue Background • On • Off Select "Off" if you have connected equipment through this mode the standby power consumption can process signals with a sampling frequency of the disc). • Letterbox (Shrink to fit): Video recorded for a widescreen is played in DTS logo. While using this unit's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 9). • Press [ENTER] to display the menu. Video recorded...
... settings may not work the DTS logo. Blue Background • On • Off Select "Off" if you have connected equipment through this mode the standby power consumption can process signals with a sampling frequency of the disc). • Letterbox (Shrink to fit): Video recorded for a widescreen is played in DTS logo. While using this unit's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 9). • Press [ENTER] to display the menu. Video recorded...
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...; You can play discs that have a region number. The digital audio terminals on this unit be • You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the 31 and +R recorded on any DVD-Video compatible player. PCM Down Conversion On - RQT8152 37 Reference Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? • You cannot directly connect to a CD-R or CD-RW with "Select MTS" in the SETUP menu. Consult the...
...; You can play discs that have a region number. The digital audio terminals on this unit be • You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the 31 and +R recorded on any DVD-Video compatible player. PCM Down Conversion On - RQT8152 37 Reference Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? • You cannot directly connect to a CD-R or CD-RW with "Select MTS" in the SETUP menu. Consult the...
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... "Status Messages" in the SETUP menu. This problem is activated. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following do not indicate a problem with this unit: • Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the unit's safety devices is caused by using a Panasonic disc.) • The unit freezes due to "Off". The unit's buttons, including [POWER ^/I ] on the main unit for quick REC & PLAY, some circuits need to change the aspect. The settings will change in picture quality when adjusted with progressive signals. Reference...
... "Status Messages" in the SETUP menu. This problem is activated. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following do not indicate a problem with this unit: • Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the unit's safety devices is caused by using a Panasonic disc.) • The unit freezes due to "Off". The unit's buttons, including [POWER ^/I ] on the main unit for quick REC & PLAY, some circuits need to change the aspect. The settings will change in picture quality when adjusted with progressive signals. Reference...
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... of buttons have been activated. - The unit is forcibly switched to the disc's jacket. • You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a +R is in the disc tray. • You cannot change the code. 14 The remote control doesn't • The remote control and main unit are using audio cables (analog connection). • There are depleted. Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one -hour recorded time may quit responding if a large number of audio output. unit...
... of buttons have been activated. - The unit is forcibly switched to the disc's jacket. • You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a +R is in the disc tray. • You cannot change the code. 14 The remote control doesn't • The remote control and main unit are using audio cables (analog connection). • There are depleted. Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one -hour recorded time may quit responding if a large number of audio output. unit...
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... off or remove the - disc. DVD recorders. cannot then stop even when [g] is not compatible with DVD-RAM. weekly. that needs to be finalized on DVD players - DVD-Video is not played. • Some DVD-Video cannot be recorded. (CPRM) • The disc is set an end point before this unit. 4, 5 Cannot create chapters. • The unit writes the chapter division information to - RAM -RW(V) • The write-protect tab on the number of a recorded • If there is a power failure...
... off or remove the - disc. DVD recorders. cannot then stop even when [g] is not compatible with DVD-RAM. weekly. that needs to be finalized on DVD players - DVD-Video is not played. • Some DVD-Video cannot be recorded. (CPRM) • The disc is set an end point before this unit. 4, 5 Cannot create chapters. • The unit writes the chapter division information to - RAM -RW(V) • The write-protect tab on the number of a recorded • If there is a power failure...
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... 24 language 32 playback 20 Channel adding, deleting 11 audio 24 captions 13 Set Channels Automatically 11 VCR Plus+ guide channel 12 Change Thumbnail 27 Chasing playback 17 Cleaning disc 42 lens 42 main unit 42 Clock settings 34 CM Skip 21 Connection amplifier, system component 9 antenna 7, 8, 9 cable TV box, satellite receiver . . . . . .8 DV Input terminal 29 IN2 input terminals 29 television 7, 8 video cassette recorder 7, 29 CPRM 36 Create Chapter 21, 27 Dialog Enhancer 25 Direct Navigator 20 DV automatic recording 29 DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD...
... 24 language 32 playback 20 Channel adding, deleting 11 audio 24 captions 13 Set Channels Automatically 11 VCR Plus+ guide channel 12 Change Thumbnail 27 Chasing playback 17 Cleaning disc 42 lens 42 main unit 42 Clock settings 34 CM Skip 21 Connection amplifier, system component 9 antenna 7, 8, 9 cable TV box, satellite receiver . . . . . .8 DV Input terminal 29 IN2 input terminals 29 television 7, 8 video cassette recorder 7, 29 CPRM 36 Create Chapter 21, 27 Dialog Enhancer 25 Direct Navigator 20 DV automatic recording 29 DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD...