6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo• Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control.• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.1 Open the cover.3 Close the cover.2 Insert batteries as marked.Do not:• Mix old and new batteries.• Use different types at the same time.• Heat or expose to flame.• Take apart or short circuit.• Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.• 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.Loading the BatteriesUnit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)DST (Daylight Saving Time)• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST : OFF(see “Manual Clock Setting” on page 14).• Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for timerrecording.■ Spring (First Sunday in April)DST: ON ➞ Sets clock ahead one hour.■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)DST: ON ➞ Turns clock back one hour.InformationInformation (Unit)Discs that can be played Discs that cannot be playedDVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”, DVD from PALsystem, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-AUDIO, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,CD-ROM, CDV, CVD, CD-G, CD-TEXT, SACD, Photo-CD.Note:• The digital audio content side of DualDiscs do not meet the technicalspecifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format somay not play back in this unit.• It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in allcases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.Disc type Disc Logo Indication in these operatinginstructionsDVD-VideoDVD-V(DVD-Video)DVD-R*1DVD-RAM * 2 RAMCD CD(CD-DA)Video CD VCDCD-R CDorVCDCD-RWDo not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as thesecan damage the unit.* 1 DVD-Video formatted discs [finalized].* 2 Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format.Information (Disc)The unit may tip or fall if not situated on a stable surface, ifpushed, or during an earthquake. Use a strong rope or chain(not included) to fasten the unit firmly to a strong wall support.Safety Precaution