Panasonic Diga DMR-BW850 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc Recorder

Model No. DMR-BW850

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project
Declaration of Conformity No. 6629, 19th February 2009

This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not pay TV or encrypted channels.

Region management information

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B.

Example:

DVD-Video
The unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

3

4

2

GZ

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Reference With Other

Equipment

Copying Editing Recording Basic

operations

Quick Start

Guide

Getting

started

Playing

back

Still

pictures

MusicConvenient

functions

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Characteristics of this unit

Record with High Definition

It is possible to record in high definition quality
when the broadcast is high definition.

7

VIERA CAST

TM

You can access a selection of Internet services
from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for
example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums.
(Current as of June 2009)

• Enjoying VIERA CAST

TM

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Easy access to various functions

You can access the main function quickly and
easily from FUNCTION MENU Display.

13

Copy to Blu-ray Disc

It can record in high definition quality in
addition to large volume recording.

6

2 programmes Simultaneous Recording

It is possible to record 2 programmes being
broadcasted at the same time.

29

VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”

Operation of this unit can be controlled by the
remote control of the TV (VIERA) by connecting
with the HDMI cable to the TV (VIERA).

76

Pause Live TV programme
Direct TV Recording

Blu-ray Disc

S
B
O

9

オモテ

VIERA

DIGA

FUNCTION MENU Display

DIGA

Internet

OK

RETURN

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others

Time Remaining

30:00 DR

DELETE Navigator

45:54 DR

OK

RETURN

VIDEO

PICTURE

MUSIC

VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

HDD

Page 01/01

Rec time

0:00(DR)

Titles

Date Channel Time

Grouped Titles

OPTION

01.01

01.01

1:35

12:36

1:13

TV ONE
TV2

25.05

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

1
1

2

Select

Not viewed

Time Remaining

Title Name

Select a function.

You can access
selected function
easily.

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

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Getting

started

The remote control information

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of June 2009. These may be subject to change.)

 

(N2QAYB000345)

1 Remote control 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 AC mains lead

For use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other
equipment.
Also, do not use cords for
other equipment with this
unit.

1 RF coaxial cable 1 Audio/video cable

Included accessories

Batteries

 Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

 Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
 Do not mix old and new batteries.
 Do not use different types at the same time.
 Do not heat or expose to fl ame.
 Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

 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 can
damage items the fl uid contacts and may cause a fi re.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

Use

30

30

20

20

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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Table of contents

Getting started

Getting started

Characteristics of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick Start Guide

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regarding Blu-ray Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recording and copying programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Discs that cannot be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

USB memory and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

USB memories you can use on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cards you can use on this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Easy access to various functions

—FUNCTION MENU Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) . . . . . . . . 15

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Inserting, removing the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Inserting, removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Disc and card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia

Interface) cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Basic operations

Watching digital broadcasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching audio of the TV broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To show subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To select subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To show Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video/Playing recorded

video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing recorded video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording television programmes

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . 22

To specify a time to stop recording

—One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Timer recording (Manual timer recording)

HDD

. . . . 23

Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Deleting during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Title

Recording

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Advanced recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2 programmes simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operation during Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Advanced timer recording

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Timer recording Using the TV Guide System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . .33

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

TV Guide data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing back

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Display the subtitle during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Switching of the Navigator

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Playback the title that was viewed once

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

To sort the titles for easy searching

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

To play grouped titles

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

To edit the group of titles

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Playback of the High Defi nition Video (AVCHD) . . . . . .39

Playback of the playlist created on

other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing DivX video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

To enjoy the BD Video which supports

BONUSVIEW or BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

To enjoy High Bit rate Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Enjoying High Bit rate Audio with 7.1ch speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Regarding 24p output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Editing

Editing titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Create/Playback/Edit of the Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Create Chapter Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Editing and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Copying

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copy Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying using the copying list—Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

With Other Equipment

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . .55

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

DV Automatic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording via AV2 input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Flexible Recording via AV input

(Recording that fi ts the size of a new DVD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Copy the HD Video (AVCHD format) or the SD Video

(MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Reference With Other

Equipment

Copying Editing Recording Basic

operations

Quick Start

Guide

Getting

started

Playing

back

Still

pictures

MusicConvenient

functions

Still pictures

Still pictures

Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Editing still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Still pictures operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Copying still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory

—Copy All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Copying new still pictures on the SD card

—Copy New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Deleting still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Music

Music

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Playing MP3 fi les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Playing music CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Editing music/playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Editing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Album and track operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Register track to Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Editing Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Playlist operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Copying music from a disc or a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Deleting music

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Others

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Enjoying VIERA CAST

TM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

TM

”)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Easy control only with VIERA remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Convenient functions to playback and viewing. . . . . . . 78

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Switch the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

FUNCTION MENU window/Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . .81

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Disc and card management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Deleting all titles—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Enabling the unit’s recording function—Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Selecting the background style—Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu fi rst

—Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Finalising—Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

HDD/Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Software (Firmware) Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals . .98

Connecting a stereo amplifi er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Connecting an amplifi er with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . .98

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television

and receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Connecting an Analogue television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Connecting a Digital television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Operations that can be performed simultaneously . . 103

Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a

title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Starting of the timer recording while executing

other operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

When removing a recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Safety precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

About descriptions in these operating instructions

• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “➡ {{”.

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HDD and disc information

This unit can record to HDD and copy to the following recording media.

HDD

+R

+R DL

+RW

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

Recordings can only be made to HDD in DR mode fi rst, with the same quality as broadcasted, then they can be copied to discs.

Instant record

It can only record to HDD by pressing [* REC].

o

Timer record

It can only record to HDD when using timer recording.

HDD

Cannot do

Can do

Discs

Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:24 DR SAT 10.01.2009 19:10

All DVB Channels

Programme Name

Channel

21 SAT 10.01 23:10 -- HDD DR

Date/Week Start Stop Drive Mode

[Prog.Name]

TVNZ SPORT EXTRA

RETURN

Favourites/AV 1 day/Weekly

Record to the HDD and
then copy to the disc.

Regarding Blu-ray Disc

1. High volume recording

The Blu-ray Disc (BD-RE and BD-R) has a lot more recording capacity compared with the DVD.

When you compare the Blu-ray Disc (single-side dual-layer 50 GB) with the DVD-R (4.7 GB)

About 10 DVD-Rs

DVD-R (4.7 GB)

Blu-ray Disc
(50 GB: single-side dual-layer)

When a 2 hour movie is recorded (in SP mode)

2. High quality recording

You can copy the image of the digital broadcasting to Blu-ray discs in the same quality as broadcasted. Therefore, high defi nition quality
image can be copied as it is.

Record to the HDD and
then copy to the disc.

Internal

DVD-RAM DVD-R

BD-RE

HDD

BD-RE

BD-R

BD-R

DVD-RAM

+R

HDD

REC

Can do

DVD-R

+R DL

+R DL

DVD-R DL

DVD-R DL DVD-RW

+RW

+RW

Discs

Cannot d

DVD-RW

About 1 movie (per 1 DVD disc)

About 10 movies

Blu-ray Disc

Broadcasted images can be copied as they are

(When copied in DR mode)

DVD-R, etc.

Broadcasted images cannot be copied as they are

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Quick Start

Guide

Recording and copying programmes

This unit will record the high definition quality programmes of the digital broadcast onto the HDD with high quality
image and audio as they were broadcasted. Perform the copy using an appropriate disc and mode for your purpose.

When copying titles to disc

Copy in standard definition

Quality and speed of copying depends on the disc to copy.

Copy in High Speed mode

(the same quality of the broadcast)

Copy as high definition (HD) quality

All subtitles and multiple audio are
recorded.

Subtitles cannot be recorded. Only one
audio can be copied.

Copy as standard definition (SD) quality
Copy in Normal Speed mode when
copying the title recorded in DR mode
on HDD

Co
(the compressed high definition data)

py as high definition (HD) quality

Copy in Normal Speed mode when
copying the title recorded in DR mode
on HDD

1

It will also record standard definition programmes of the digital broadcast with the same quality of image and audio as broadcasted.

Subtitles cannot be recorded. Only one
audio can be copied.

Programmes in high definition (HD) quality

Copy as they were broadcasted

2

Copy in high definition

for long recording time

Goal!

HDD

BD-RE
BD-R

BD-RE
BD-R

Other discs

COPYCOPY

RecordingRecording

Goal!

Goal!

DR mode

All subtitles and multiple audio are recorded (selectable during playback).
Record as high definition (HD) quality
(the same quality of the broadcast)

DR mode

HG, HX, HE, HL mode

2

XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode

1

2

Data size of the copied title may be larger than the original title, depending on the transfer rate.

It is recommended to use HE or HL mode when you record high definition and long programmes.

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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

({: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Standard symbol

HDD

Data that can be recorded and played Video/Still picture/Music

Quality in which video is recorded High defi nition (HD) quality/Standard defi nition (SD) quality

Recording mode in which video is recorded

Ú

DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

Rewritable

{

Timer recording

{

Disc type

BD-RE

(50 GB/25 GB)

BD-R

(50 GB/25 GB)

Standard symbol

BD-RE BD-R

Data that can be recorded and played Video/Still picture Video

Quality in which video is recorded High defi nition (HD) quality/Standard defi nition (SD) quality

Recording mode in which video is recorded

Ú

DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

Rewritable

{

–

Timer recording –

Play on other players It can be played on the players compatible with BD-RE (Ver. 2.1) and BD-R.

y BD-RE and BD-R that were recorded on this unit may not be played on other Blu-ray Disc

players, etc. Also, when programmes broadcasted in countries (France, New Zealand, etc.)
adopting the HE-AAC audio format are recorded in the DR mode, Blu-ray Disc Players
incompatible with the HE-AAC may not output audio recorded onto BD-RE or BD-R disc on
this unit while playback may be possible with those players. To playback titles recorded in
DR mode on this unit, please convert the recording mode. (➡ 26, 46)

y Playback of LTH type BD-R discs may not be possible with players that do not support the

LTH type format.

y Single-side dual-layer (50 GB) disc can only be played on the compatible player.

Note y DL is also included.

“DL” is a single-side dual-layer disc.

y BD-RE (Ver. 1.0) with a cartridge cannot

be used with this unit. (It cannot be used
even if it is taken out from the cartridge.)
Use the BD-RE compliant to Blu-ray Disc
Rewritable Format Version 2.1.

y DL is also included.

“DL” is a single-side dual-layer disc.

y LTH type is also included.
y For BD-R fi nalised with this unit or other

equipment, only playback is possible on
this unit. (➡ 84, 118)

Ú

Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective operating.

HDD and disc information

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Quick Start

Guide

Disc type

DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW

Standard symbol

RAM

-R

before fi nalisation

DVD-V

after fi nalisation

-R DL

before

fi nalisation

DVD-V

after fi nalisation

-RW(V)

before

fi nalisation

DVD-V

after fi nalisation

Data that can be recorded and
played

Video

Still picture

Video

Quality in which video is recorded Standard defi nition (SD) quality

Recording mode in which video is
recorded

Ú

XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

Rewritable

{

–

{

Timer recording –

Play on other players

RAM

can be played
back on Panasonic
DVD recorders and
DVD-RAM compatible
DVD players.

y Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment.
y

-R DL

can be played back only on equipment compatible with this disc.

Note Take the disc out from

the cartridge to use the
DVD-RAM with a
cartridge. (TYPE1
cannot be used.)

–

Disc type

+R +R DL +RW

Standard symbol

+R

before fi nalisation

DVD-V

after fi nalisation

+R DL

before fi nalisation

DVD-V

after fi nalisation

+RW

Data that can be recorded and
played

Video

Quality in which video is recorded Standard defi nition (SD) quality

Recording mode in which video is
recorded

Ú

XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

Rewritable –

{

Timer recording –

Play on other players

y Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment.
y

+R DL

can be played back only on equipment compatible with

this disc.

+RW

can be played back only
on equipment compatible with
this disc.
y If the disc failed to play on

other equipment, we
recommend you create top
menu (➡ 84).

Note y +R +R DL recorded with this unit or with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible.

However, discs that are fi nalised are compatible and can be played.

y 8X Speed +RW disc is not supported.

Ú

Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective operating.

Note

y Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be used for recording on this unit.
y This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded

onto the HDD, BD-RE or BD-R.)

y You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
y Recording-restricted or copy-restricted programmes may not be recorded depending on the type of discs (including HDD) or recording mode.

■ Regarding 8 cm Disc

This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R DL or +RW.
Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.

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Play-only discs

Disc type Logo

Standard

symbol

Uses

BD-Video

BD-V

High Defi nition (HD) movie and music discs
 This unit can playback BONUSVIEW™ or BD-Live compatible discs.

(➡ 42)

 When playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu screen

may continue to display even if the disc has been ejected.

 To enjoy High Bit rate Audio and Video (➡ 43)
 Operation of this unit may become slower when the BD-J application

(➡ 118) is executing. This is not malfunction.

DVD-Video

DVD-V

High quality movie and music discs

DVD-RW (DVD
Video
Recording
format)

-RW(VR)

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
 By formatting (➡ 83) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

 It may be necessary to fi nalise the disc on the equipment used for

recording.

DVD-R
DVD-R DL

DivX, MP3,

JPEG

 DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX
 DVD-R and DVD-R DL with music recorded in MP3
 DVD-R and DVD-R DL with still pictures recorded in JPEG

CD

CD

 Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW)
You can copy tracks to this unit’s HDD.

–

DivX, MP3,

JPEG

 CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX
 CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3
 CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG

Disc with high
defi nition
video
(AVCHD)
recorded by
Panasonic’s
video camera,
etc.

–

AVCHD

Following disc can be played.
 BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL,

+RW

 Finalise (➡ 118) the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R or +R DL with

the same equipment that was used to record.

 Set “Play Video (AVCHD) on BD-RE/BD-R” to “On” for the disc that

has high definition video (AVCHD) recorded by Panasonic’s video
camera, etc. and other video format such as those recorded on this
unit. (➡ 87)



Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

 The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

 Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifi cations (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

Discs that cannot be played

 BD-RE (Ver.1.0)
 DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not fi nalised (➡ 118).
 BD-Video with a region code other than “B”
 DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”
 DVD-Audio
 HD DVD
 DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Video CD, etc.

HDD and disc information

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Quick Start

Guide

USB memory and card information

USB memories you can use on this unit

USB memories can only be used for playback or copy to HDD or discs.

Compatible USB memories

USB memories which are defi ned as USB mass storage class and digital camera that use PTP
protocol:

–USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.

 USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used.
 USB memories that support bulk only transfer.

CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

 Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not

supported.

 MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.
 A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.

Format

FAT16 and FAT32 fi le systems are supported.

 UDF/NTFS/exFAT fi le system is not supported.
 Depending on the sector size, some fi les may not work.
 Only the fi rst partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.

Indicated in these instructions
by

USB

Data that can be played DivX, MP3, Still pictures (JPEG)

Data that can be copied

MP3

 It can be copied to HDD.

Still pictures (JPEG)

 It can be copied to HDD, BD-RE or DVD-RAM.

SD Video (MPEG2 format)
HD Video (AVCHD format)

 If a Panasonic’s video camera, etc. is connected to this unit’s USB port:

– you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 59)
– you can copy the HD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD, BD-RE or BD-R. (➡ 58)

 Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit.

Note

 This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.

Cards you can use on this unit

SD cards can be used for playback, copy to HDD or discs or copy from HDD or discs.

Type

SD Memory Card1 (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card2 (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

1

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

2

Including miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card

The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD card” in these operating instructions.

Indicated in these instructions
by

SD

Data that can be played

Still pictures (JPEG)
HD Video (AVCHD format)

Data that can be copied

Still pictures (JPEG)

 It can be copied to/from HDD, BD-RE or DVD-RAM.

SD Video (MPEG2 format)
HD Video (AVCHD format)

 SD Video shot with a Panasonic’s video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 59)
 HD Video shot with a Panasonic’s video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD, BD-RE or BD-R.

(➡ 58)

Instructions

You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

1

A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with the adaptor that comes with the card.

2

A miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card must be used with the adaptor that comes with the card.

Suitable SD cards

 When using SD cards 4 GB or larger, only SD cards that display the SDHC logo can be used.
 Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
 Please confi rm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

 If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you

may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 83, 118).

 This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifi cations FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards

in FAT32 format.

 SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory

Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.

 We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
 Keep the SD Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

■ Setting the protection

Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.

KCOL

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The unit’s display

1 SD card slot indicator

This indicator lights up when an SD card is inserted.

2USB port indicator

This indicator lights up when a USB memory is inserted.

3Copying indicator
4 Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.
5 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator
Select “BD” for any discs. BD indicator will light up.
6 Remote control signal indicator

This fl ashes when it is operated by the remote control.
7 Main display section indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages

8 Playback indicator
9Timer recording indicator

This indicator lights up when the timer recording standby is activated.

Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on or off (➡ 18)
2 Select drive (HDD, BD or SD) (➡ 21, 22, 60)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or

characters (The character buttons may be used when operating
VIERA CAST contents.)

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (➡ 24, 34, 66, 73)

5 Basic operations for recording and play
6 Show digital channel information (➡ 20)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (➡ 35)/Show status messages (➡ 80)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 13, 36)
8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 21, 60, 68)/Pop-up Menu (➡ 21)/

Top menu (➡ 21)

9 Show OPTION menu (➡ 44, 62, 70)

This menu is used when playing or editing titles and still pictures,
etc.

bk Colour buttons

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

bl Recording functions

 [* REC] Start recording (➡ 22)
 [REC MODE] Change recording mode (➡ 55)

bm Show teletext (➡ 20)
bn Show subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast

programme has subtitles.) (➡ 19, 37)

bo Transmit the remote control signal
bp Television operations (➡ 97)
bq Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system

(➡ 19, 35)

br Show VIERA CAST (➡ 75)
bs Input select (TV, AV1, AV2 or DV) (➡ 19, 22, 55, 56)
bt Skip approx. 1 minute forward (➡ 37)
ck Exit the menu screen
cl Show the TV Guide screen (➡ 19, 32, 35)
cm

Show FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 13)

By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the
main functions (Playback, Recording, etc.) quickly and easily.

cn Return to previous screen
co Create chapter (➡ 47)
cp Show Timer Recording screen (➡ 23)
cq Skip the specifi ed time (➡ 37)
cr Show on-screen menu (➡ 78)
cs Select audio (➡ 19, 37)

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIOTEXT

REC MODE

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

F

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RETURN

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

0

9

8

7

6

54

3

2

1

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

VOL

DEL

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OK

OPTION

STTL

MANUAL SKIP

SKIP

PL AY/x1.3

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COPY

SD USB

PLAY

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Quick Start

Guide

Main unit

1 Standby/on switch (8) (➡ 18)

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 Disc tray (➡ 15)
3 SD Card LED

 It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (➡ 90)

4 Display (➡ 12)
5 Recording indicator
6 Remote control signal sensor
7 Open/close disc tray (➡ 15)

8 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 56)
9 SD card slot (➡ 15)
bk USB port (➡ 15)
bl Channel select (➡ 19)
bm Start recording/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 22)
bn Stop (➡ 22, 36)
bo Start play
bp Connection for VCR, Panasonic’s video camera, etc. (➡ 55, 56)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 16, 17, 98–102)

Easy access to various functions—FUNCTION MENU Display

You can access the main function quickly and easily.

1 Playback

The DIRECT NAVIGATOR
screen or menu screen etc. for
the selected drive or inserted
media will be displayed.

2 Recording (➡ 23, 34)

You can start programming
timer recording or reconfi rm and
change the timer recording
settings.

3 Delete (➡ 24, 66, 73)

The DELETE Navigator screen
will be displayed.

4 Copy (➡ 52, 64)

The Copy screen appears.

5 TV Guide (➡ 19, 32)

You can easily fi nd programmes
you want to watch and set them
for timer recording.

6 Others

Select and execute a function
other than those above, such as
recording or setting.

Flexible Recording via AV
input (➡ 57)
Playlists (➡ 39)
DV Automatic Recording
(➡ 56)
Recording via AV2 input
(➡ 57)
Copy New Pictures (➡ 64)
Copy Video (AVCHD)
(➡ 58)
Network (➡ 75)
USB device (➡ 40, 58, 59,
60, 64, 67, 72)
Blu-ray Disc Management
(➡ 82)
DVD Management (➡ 82)
Card Management (➡ 82)
Setup (➡ 85)

Pull to fl ip down the
front panel.

e.g.,

HDD

12 73456

AV2 IN

S VIDEO VIDEO

DV IN

SD CARD

CH REC

/X1.3

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

bk bl bn9bobm bp8

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

1

2

3

4

5

6

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Time Remaining

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others

30:00 DR

OK

RETURN

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special
device that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.

■ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be
possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains
socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

■ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or
copying. It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

■ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer be usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, copy all
content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

 When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

■ Setup precautions

 Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

 Place the unit on a surface that is fl at and not subject to

vibration or impact.

 Do not place on anything that generates heat like a video

cassette recorder, etc.

 Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

 Place in an area where condensation does

not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon
where moisture forms on a cold surface
when there is an extreme change in
temperature. Condensation may cause
internal damage to the unit.

 Conditions where condensation may occur

– When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from

a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or
when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly
impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is
subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of

the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.
– When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
– During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until
condensation is gone.

■ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or
breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,
etc. gets inside the unit.

■ While operating

 Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD

may become damaged.)

 Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains

socket, or fl ip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or
movement due to rotation is normal.

■ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)
2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2

minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for
a short time.)

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

■ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or
edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

 Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
 Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the Lens cleaner (not included) about once every year,
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
 This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.

Do not place the unit on
amplifi ers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

Note

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is

empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the

unit.

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Quick Start

Guide

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Inserting discs

1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

Insert label-up.

2 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

Automatic drive select function

 If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the BD drive when a disc is inserted.

 If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is

automatically selected.

Disc With a Cartridge

 BD-RE with a cartridge cannot be used with this unit. (It cannot

be used even if it is taken out from the cartridge.)

 Remove the DVD-RAM or 8 cm disc from the cartridge and

place it on the tray. (TYPE1 cannot be used.) Refer to the
instructions on how to remove the disc from the cartridge.

Note



RAM

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side
of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc
and turn it over.

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

When the USB indicator (“USB”) on the unit’s display is fl ashing, the
USB memory is being read from. Do not turn off the unit or remove
the USB memory. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of
the USB memory’s contents.
 Before inserting any USB memory to this

unit, ensure that the data stored therein
has been backed up.

 Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

 Insert a USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is
displayed. Select an item and press [OK]
to switch to the USB-related operations
(➡ 40, 58, 59, 60, 64, 67, 72).

Removing the USB memory

 Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory

straight out.

 If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may

be damaged.

Inserting, removing the SD card

When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is fl ashing, the
card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or
remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of
the card’s contents.

 Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

Inserting the card

Press on the centre of the
card until it clicks into
place.

Insert the card label up with
the cut-off corner on the right.

If you are using a
miniSD card or a
microSD card, insert
it into the adaptor
that comes with the
card.
Insert and remove
this adaptor from the
unit.

e.g.,
miniSD

Removing the card

1 Press on the centre of the card.
2 Pull it straight out.

Automatic drive select function

 If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card”

screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the
SD drive (➡ 39, 58, 59, 60, 64).

 If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

Disc and card care

■ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

■ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

■ Handling precautions

 Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and unbalanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

 Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt

pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

 Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

 Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
 Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

 Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
 Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rental discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart

shapes.

 Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to signifi cant

difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

 To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases

when you are not using them.

DO NOT

ADAPTER

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 Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
 Refer to “Additional connections” (➡ 98) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.

[approx. 0.7 W (“Power Save” is set to “On”)]

Connecting a television

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUTO

UT

A

V1 INAV1 IN

S VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

PR

P

B

Y

AC IN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

AUDI O IN

R L

VIDEO IN

This unit’s rear panel

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL
AUDIO O UT

(PCM/
BITSTREAM)

RF OUT RF IN

4

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Cooling fan

3

Audio/video cable

(included)

Other connections

(

17, 98)

Aerial cable

To the aerial

1

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

RF coaxial

cable

(included)

2

STEP 1 Connection

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Quick Start

Guide

You can enjoy high-quality picture by changing the connection between this unit and your TV.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) cable

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital
video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Defi nition Television), the output can be switched to
1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
 This unit incorporates HDMI

TM

(V.1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.ColourTM, High Bit rate Audio) technology (➡ 118, 119).

 Video sources converted to 1920 × 1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,

native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.

 Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
 When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be
possible. [➡ 76, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)]

 Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
 It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

OUT1

A

VIN

Required setting

 Set “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output”

to “On” (➡ 91).
(The default setting is “On”.)

Television’s rear
panel

Note

 If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 118)

and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

 You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.

For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input
terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

DIGITAL

Y

B

P

AUDIO O UT

COAXIAL

(PCM/
BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

SVIDEOVIDEO

RF OUT RF IN

HDMI AV OUT

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V1 IN
A

PR

R-AUDIO-L

This unit’s rear panel

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [

^

] to turn the unit on.

When the Download from TV screen appears (➡ right)
Auto Tuning setting screen appears.

 Auto Tuning starts.

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV
channels will be located and stored ready for use.
This takes 3 minutes.

Auto Tuning is complete when Power Save setting screen
appears.
The time information can be obtained.

3 Press [

e, r

] to select “On” or “Off”

and press [OK].

 On:

It will go into the Power Save mode when the power is
turned off.

 Off:

It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.

The features of the power save function when the unit is in
standby mode are as follows.

Power Save On

1

Off

2

Power consumption Approx. 0.7 W Approx. 10 W

Start up time Not Quick Quick

3

1

“Unit’s Display” is fi xed to “Automatic” in the Setup menu.

(➡ 90)

2

“Unit’s Display” is changed to “Bright” in the Setup menu.

3

It is possible to startup and start recording within several

seconds.

– Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal,

it may take time to display the screen.

After Power Save setting is complete, TV Aspect setting
screen appears.

4 Press [

e, r

] to select the TV aspect

and press [OK].

 16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

 Pan&Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television,
side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture. The
“Pan&Scan” setting may not work and the
pictures may be shown in the letterbox style
depending on the content.

 Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television,
16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style
(➡ 119).

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN

].

■ To confi rm that stations have been tuned
correctly (➡ 85, DVB Channel List)

■ To restart set up (➡ 86, Auto Tuning)

■ Download from TV

If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting
HDAVI Control 3 or later via an HDMI cable, then the setting
information on the TV is acquired by this unit when the unit is
turned on for the fi rst time. Please proceed to the following steps.

After Download from TV is complete, Power Save setting
screen appears.

Press [e, r] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN

].

Note

 Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all

Panasonic TVs (VIERA).

 The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA

setting information.

2

3, 4

DRIVE
SELECT

1

p

7

DEL

STOP

STATUS

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

REC

2
54
8
0

SKIP

R

O

T

A

REC MODE

TV

AV

abc def

jklghi

tuvqrs

PAU SE

U

G

OK

STTL

VOL

PAGE

3

mno

6

w
xyz

9

MANUAL SKIP

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

I

D

E

F

U

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPTER

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

AUDIOTEXT

CH

CH

EXIT

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

Auto Tuning-Digital (DVB)

Scan

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

1

TV ONE

2

TV 2

Free TV: 2 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

RETURN

Power Save

On
Off

On: Minimises standby powe r consum ption ,
disables Quick Start function. Unit’s Display
is set to “Automatic”.

Off: Enables Quick Start function.

OK

RETURN

Type Quality
DVB
DVB1010

Searching

9621

RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9
4:3 TV
Pan & Scan

Letterbox

OK

RETURN

Download from TV

Download in progress. Please wait.
RETURN : to cancel

RETURN

Power Save

On
Off

On: Minimises standby powe r consum ption ,
disables Quick Start function. Unit’s Display
is set to “Automatic”.

Off: Enables Quick Start function.

OK

RETURN

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Basic

operations

Watching digital broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIOTEXT

REC MODE

REC

CREATE
CHAPTER

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

VOL

DEL

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OK

OPTION

STTL

MANUAL SKIP

SKIP

PL AY/x1.3

0

9

8

7

6

54

3

2

1

abc def

jklghi

mno

tuvqrs

p

xyz

w

This unit has the tuner which allows it to directly receive and record
digital terrestrial channels.

Important

This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [

^

] to turn the unit on.

3 Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times

and select “TV”.

y It will switch when the display disappears.

(It will switch faster by pressing [OK].)

4 Press [

1 2

CH] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the station, digital channel information
appears automatically.
The length of time the digital channel information is displayed
can be changed. (➡ 90, On-Screen Messages)

unit’s display;

y You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

Note

y This unit may be able to receive free cable television but it cannot

receive paid services.

■ Select the programme to view using the TV
Guide

1 Press [GUIDE].

Operations in the TV Guide system (➡ 35)

2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the programme to

view and press [OK].

y This is displayed only when the programme currently

broadcasting is selected.

3 Press [e, r] to select “View” and press [OK].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Switching audio of the TV broadcast

Press [AUDIO].

y Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme

every time it is pressed.
e.g.,

001 TV ONE

41:03 DR

STEREO LR

(eng) HE-AAC

41:03 DR

STEREO L

eng

STEREO R

41:03 DR

STEREO R

STEREO LRSTEREO L

HDD HDD HDD

(Dolby Digital)

eng

(Dolby Digital)

eng

(Dolby Digital)

41:03 DR 41:03 DR 41:03 DR

HDD HDD HDD

001 TV ONE 001 TV ONE 001 TV ONE

(eng) HE-AAC (eng) HE-AAC

001 TV ONE 001 TV ONE

You can also switch audio with the following steps.

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Audio Selection” and press [OK].
3 Press [w, q] to select audio.

Note

You can not change the audio channel (LR) in following cases.

y When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (➡ 88)
y When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP

Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 89)

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in digital channel information (➡ 20)

Press [STTL ].

y Press again to hide the subtitle.

Quick Start

Guide

^

Numbered

1 2 CH

buttons

INPUT
SELECT

STATUS

EXIT
GUIDE

e, r, w, q

OK

OPTION

RETURN

Colour
buttons

STTL

TEXT

AUDIO

FRI

TV Guide

FRI 27.03

Landscape

21:30-22:30 How To Look Good Naked

Time:

21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 23:30

1

TV ONE

How To Look Good Naked

2

American Idol

TV2

5

Maori Tel

.CUV'FGPU

Shark In The Park The

6

TVNZ 6

7

TVNZ 7

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20

TVNZ SPO

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22

Partiamen

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Select Channel

OK

Select Programme

GUIDE

RETURN

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

All Types

Te Mika Show

OPTION

info

Portrait/Landscape

ONE News T
Supernatural

27.03.2009 21:40

All DVB Channels

News: Te Ka Maori Televis

Page Up

Page Down

CH

News

View
Timer Rec Set
Timer Rec Edit
Timer Rec Cancel

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

DV

TV

Select

Change

RETURN

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To select subtitle language

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Press [

e, r

] to select “Subtitle

Language” and press [OK].

3 Press [

w, q

] to select language for the

subtitle.

 This is not selectable if there are no subtitles or there is only

1 subtitle.

 Press [EXIT] to exit.

To show Teletext

You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather
forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the
broadcasters.

When “ ” appears in digital channel information (➡ right)

1 Press [TEXT ].

P100

<<01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Current
page
number

Sub page number

Colour bar

e.g.,

2 Press [

e, r

], the numbered buttons, or

the colour buttons to select the page.

Follow the instruction on the screen to select the page.

To show the sub page

(only when there are sub pages)
Press [w, q].

■ Change the Teletext mode

“Teletext” in the Setup menu can be changed to following modes.
(➡ 90)
 TOP mode (only when here is TOP text)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext
service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
–Fast overview of the teletext information available
–Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject
–Page status information at the bottom of the screen

 List mode

Four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the
bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered
and stored in this unit.

To store frequently viewed page (List mode only)

During the page is displayed

1 Press the colour button of the colour to store.
2 Press and hold [OK].

e.g.,

The number changes to white.

To change stored pages (List mode only)

1 Press the colour button of the colour to change.
2 Enter the new page number with the numbered buttons.
3 Press and hold [OK].

To exit the teletext screen

Press [TEXT

].

Note

The teletext function depends on respective stations.

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ].

1 Channel and Station Name
2 Programme name and Broadcast time
3 Current favourite list
4 Change the favourite list
5 Software update (➡ 96)
6 The parental ratings level
7 Subtitle (➡ 19, left)
8 Teletext (➡ left)
9 Multiple audio

To switch information of the current programme and the next
programme

Press [w, q].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS

] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS

] once or twice.

Note

You can also select the other channel when the information screen
is displayed by pressing [e, r] and [OK].

■ If new channel message appears

(➡ 86, New Channel Message)

Watching digital broadcasts

FUNCTION MENU

Aspect

Play Menu

Audio Selection

Subtitle Language

Drive Select

OK

RETURN

P100

Broadcast

101

200 400 888

12 3

All DVB Channels

1 TV ONE

Coronation street
9:00 - 11:00

Rating:PG

Now

6

10:30

Select Favourites

Software update

78

9

4
5

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Basic

operations

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents

Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 36) for detailed
information.

Preparation

 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

 Turn on this unit.

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video

1 Press [

;

OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

 Press the button again to close the tray.
 Play starts from the point specifi ed by the disc.

2 When a menu screen appears on the television

Press [e, r, w, q] to select the item
and press [OK].

 Some items can also be selected using the numbered

buttons.

 If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the

menu screen or the disc’s instruction document, press [OK].

To display Pop-up Menu

BD-V

While playing
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the Pop-up Menu.

To display Top Menu

BD-V

While playing
1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].
While stopped
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DVD-V

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].
 You can also press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to return to the menu

screen.

Note



BD-V

You cannot playback while recording from external
equipment. Also, it will stop the playback when the timer recording
from external equipment starts during the playback.

Playing recorded video contents

HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)

You can quickly fi nd the recorded titles and easily play them. You
can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles (➡ 38).

The following screen is displayed when recordable disc is inserted.

e.g.,

Press [e, r] to select “Play” and press [OK].
It will go to step 3 (➡ below).

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or BD drive.

The HDD or BD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.
 Select “BD” for any discs. BD indicator will light up.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

HDD BD-RE RAM

When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the

“Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

3 Press [

e, r

] to select the title and

press [OK].

To show other pages

Press [u, i].

Regarding DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 38)

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

TV

p

DEL

STOP

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

REC

2
54
8
0

SKIP

R

O

T

A

REC MODE

AV

abc def

3

jklghi

6

tuvqrs

9

PAU SE

I

D

U

G

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

VOL

CH

PAGE

CH

mno

w
xyz

MANUAL SKIP

INPUT
SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PL AY/x1.3

EXIT

E

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered
buttons

u, i

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

e, r, w, q

OK

OPTION

“Red”

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

STATUS

OPTION

BD-RE

Play
Copy

BD-RE is inserted.

OK

RETURN

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

Rec time

Not viewed

Grouped Titles

1:00(DR)

OPTION

OK

RETURN

VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

Time Remaining 45:54 DR

Date

25.05

01.01

01.01

VIDEO

MUSIC

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

12:36

1:35
1:13

PICTURE

Page 01/01

Play

Titles

2
1
1

Channel Time Title Name

TV ONE
TV2

Select











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Recording television programmes

HDD

Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 26)
and “Advanced recording” (➡ 28) for detailed
information.

This operation will only record to HDD in DR mode.

Preparation

y Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

y Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD drive.

The HDD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

2 Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times

and select “TV”.

3 Press [

1 2

CH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [

*

REC] to start recording.

“REC1” or “REC2” will light.

unit’s display;

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD. Data
will not be overwritten.
y When [* REC] is pressed while a drive other than the HDD

is selected, it will automatically switch to HDD and start the
recording.

5 To stop recording

Press [g].

If the following screen appears

Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

■ To pause recording

Press [h].

Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [* REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)

■ To record 2 programmes simultaneously (➡ 29)

When recording digital broadcast with subtitles or
multiple audio

All subtitles and multiple audio are recorded. It is possible to
switch them after recording.

To specify a time to stop recording—
One Touch Recording

During recording

Press [* REC] on the main unit to select the recording
time.

y You can specify up to 4 hours later.
y The unit display changes as shown below.

OFF0:30 OFF1:00 OFF1:30 OFF2:00
Counter (cancel) OFF4:00 OFF3:00
y This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 23, 32) or while

using Flexible Recording via AV input (➡ 57).

y The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

Press [* REC] on the main unit several times until the counter
appears.
y The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording

Press [g].

TV

VOL

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered
buttons

w, q, OK

* REC

DRIVE
SELECT

2

1

54

p

8

7

DEL

0

SKIP

g

STOP

STATUS

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

REC

R

O

T

A

REC MODE

STTL

AV

abc def

jklghi

tuvqrs

PAU SE

I

D

U

G

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

CH

PAGE

3

CH

mno

6

w
xyz

9

MANUAL SKIP

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

E

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

AUDIOTEXT

CH

12

INPUT SELECT

h

Stop Recording

Recording [ TV ONE 001 ]

Recording of the above channel is in progress.
To stop recording, select "Yes" or press STOP.
Stop this recording ?

Yes

OK

No

RETURN

REC1

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Basic

operations

Timer recording (Manual timer recording)

HDD

Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 26)
and “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 32) for detailed
information.

K

This operation will only record to HDD.

Timer recording of the broadcast

Recording mode:DR

Timer recording from the external equipment connected to AV1 or AV2

Recording mode:XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

Depending on the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on
the title you are trying to record.

y You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

Preparation

y Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

y Turn on this unit.
y Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 92).

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space

New Timer Programme

OK

RETURN

Page Up
Page Down

CH

Timer Off

Total 0/32

History List

Timer Recording

30:30 DR

HDDRemain

FRI 23.01.2009 8:59

DEL

Delete

2 Press [

e, r

] to select “New Timer

Programme” and press [OK].

3 Press [

w, q

] to select the items and

change the items with [e, r].

Favourites/AV

y Channel

Select the channel to record.
You can press “Red” button (Favourites/AV) to change “AV
input”, “All DVB Channels”, “TV” or “Favourites 1”, etc.
You can perform this operation when you select the box of
“Channel”.

y Date/Week

You can select current date up to one month later minus
one day. You can select “1day” or “Weekly” by pressing the
“Green” button only when “Date/Week” is selected.
Titles recorded using the same daily or weekly timer are
bundled and displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT
NAVIGATOR screen (➡ 38) except when using Auto
Renewal Recording.

y Start/Stop

Press and hold [e, r] to alter the Start (Start time) and
Stop (Finish time) in 15-minute increments.

y Drive

HDD (You cannot change the drive.)

y Mode

Recording modes (➡ 28)
“XP”, “SP”, “LP”, “EP”, “FR” can be selected when “AV1” or
“AV2” is selected in “Channel” column.
It will be fi xed to DR mode if anything else is selected.

y Renew (Auto Renewal Recording) (➡ 33)

y Programme Name

Press [OK]. (➡ 74, Entering text)

4 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (red) is
displayed.

Timer icon (red)

“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.

Check for available space
on HDD when “!” is
displayed.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN

].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

■ Timer recording Using the TV Guide System
(➡ 32)

■

To release the unit from recording standby (➡ 33)

■ To cancel recording when recording has already
begun (➡ 33)

■ Notes on timer recording (

➡ 34)

TV

VOL

AV

abc def

3

jklghi

6

tuvqrs

9

PAU SE

I

D

U

G

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

CH

PAGE

CH

mno

w
xyz

MANUAL SKIP

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PL AY/x1.3

EXIT

E

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

RETURN

PROG/CHEC

e, r, w, q

OK

“Green”

“Red”

DRIVE
SELECT

1

p

7

DEL

STOP

STATUS

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

REC

2
54
8
0

SKIP

R

O

T

A

REC MODE

de Space

OK

z

Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:30 DR FRI 23.01.2009 8:59

All DVB Channels

Channel

Date/Week Start Stop Drive Mode

21 FRI 23.01 23:10 -- HDD DR

[Prog.Name]

TVNZ SPORT EXTRA

Favourites/AV 1 day/Weekly

RETURN

Programme Name

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Deleting titles

HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

(You cannot delete items on fi nalised discs.)
 A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain

before proceeding.

 Title that is currently recording cannot be deleted.
 Titles on the disc cannot be deleted in the following cases:

– While recording to disc
– While high speed copying

Preparation

 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or BD drive.
Select “BD” for any discs. BD indicator will light up.



BD-RE BD-R RAM

Release protection (➡ 82, Setting the

protection).

■ Available disc space after deleting



HDD BD-RE RAM

The space deleted becomes available for

recording.

Available disc space increases after
deleting any of these titles.

.....Title Title

Last title
recorded

Available disc

space



-RW(V) +RW

Available recording space increases only when

the last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does
not increase even after
deleting.

Available disc space
increases after deleting.

.....Title Title

Last title
recorded

Available disc

space

.....Title Deleted

Last title
recorded

Available disc

space

This space becomes available for recording after all the later
recorded titles are deleted.

Later recorded
titles



BD-R -R -R DL +R +R DL

Available space does not increase

even after the contents are deleted.

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [

e, r

] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

HDD BD-RE RAM

When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the

“Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

Switching of the Navigator

HDD

(➡ 38)

You can confi rm the titles, that you have selected using the
option menu. (➡ 44, step 3)

3 Press [

e, r

] to select the title and

press [h].

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select
all items you wish to delete.
 Press [h] again to cancel.

To show other pages

Press [u, i].

4 Press [OK].
5 Press [

w, q

] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN

].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DEL].

2 Press [

w, q

] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

TV

VOL

AV

abc def

3

jklghi

mno

6

w

tuvqrs

xyz

9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

I

D

U

E

G

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

CH

PAGE

CH

MANUAL SKIP

PL AY/x1.3

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

h

EXIT

FUNCTION
MENU

RETURN

DRIVE

DRIVE SELECT

SELECT

1

2
54

p

8

7

DEL

DEL

0

SKIP

u, i

STOP

STATUS

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

e, r, w, q

OK

“Red”

D

OPTION

REC

REC MODE

Grouped Titles

DELETE Navigator

HDD

Rec time

Not viewed

1:00(DR)

OPTION

OK

RETURN

VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

Time Remaining

Date

25.05

01.01

01.01

45:54 DR

Channel Time

12:36
TV ONE
TV2

Select

VIDEO

Title Name

Born And Bred: A Wrathful
1:35
1:13

PICTURE

MUSIC

Page 01/01

Titles

2
1
1

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Basic

operations

HDD

p

BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

(You cannot copy to fi nalised discs.)

1 Insert a disc.

e.g.,

BD-RE

BD-RE is inserted.

Copy

OK

RETURN

Play

2 Press [

e, r

] to select “Copy” and

press [OK].

3 Set the copy direction.

1 Press [e, r] to select “Copy Direction” and press [q].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Source” and press [OK].
3 Press [e, r] to select “HDD” and press [OK].

If you select “HDD”, “Destination” is automatically set to
“BD/DVD”.

4 Press [e, r] to select “Destination” and press [OK].
5 Press [e, r] to select “BD/DVD” and press [OK].
6 Press [w] to confi rm.

4 Set the recording mode.

1 Press [e, r] to select “Copy Mode” and press [q].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Format” and press [OK].
3 Press [e, r] to select “VIDEO” and press [OK].
4 Press [e, r] to select “Recording Mode” and press

[OK].

5 Press [e, r] to select the mode and press [OK].
6 Press [w] to confi rm.

5 Register titles for copy.

1 Press [e, r] to select “Create List” and press [q].

2 Press [e, r] to select “New item” and press [OK].

3 Press [e, r] to select the title and press [h].

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select
all necessary items.

 Press [h] again to cancel.
 The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If

you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at
a time.

 When copying to a disc using high speed mode, only titles

indicated with “ ” can be registered.

 To show other pages

Press [u, i].

4 Press [OK].

 To edit the copying list (➡ 53)
You cannot start copying when the value of “Size” (➡ 53)
exceeds 100% (“Destination Capacity” is not suffi cient).

5 Press [w] to confi rm.

6 Set to make it possible to play on

other equipment.

(“Finalise” or “Create Top Menu”)
(

HDD

p

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

only)

1 Press [e, r] to select “Other Setting” and press [q].
2 Press [OK].
3 Press [e, r] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

 If “On” is selected

–

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

After fi nalising, the discs
become play-only and you can also play them on other
DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or
edit.

–

+RW

Create the Top Menu. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you create the menu before
playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

4 Press [w] to confi rm.

7 Press [

e, r

] to select “Start Copying”

and press [OK].

8 Press [

w, q

] to select “Yes” and press

[OK] to start copying.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.
(You cannot stop while fi nalising or creating Top Menu.)

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN

].

■ Copying list icons and functions (➡ 53)

■ To check the properties of a title and sort

Copying list (➡ 53)

Note

 Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be registered

simultaneously.

 Titles recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC)

from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be
copied.

Copying titles

TV

VOL

AV

abc def

3

jklghi

6

tuvqrs

9

CH

PAGE

CH

mno

w
xyz

MANUAL SKIP

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

DRIVE
SELECT

1

p

7

DEL

2
54
8
0

SKIP

u, i

PAU SE

STOP

STATUS

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

e, r, w, q

D

OPTION

REC

G

R

REC MODE

I

D

U

E

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

PL AY/x1.3

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

1

HDD BD / DVD

Copy Mode

2

VIDEO High Speed

Create List

3

Start Copying

RETURN

0

Select the copy direction.

Source

HDD

Destination

BD / DVD

Information of the copy destination

- BD-RE

- Copy restricted titles can be
copied on to disc

Copy

Cancel All

0

OPTION

Destination Capacity: 4343 MB

No. Size

Create copy list.

Copy Direction

1

HDD BD / DVD

Copy Mode

2

VIDEO High Speed

Create List

3

Start Copying

OK

RETURN

Size: 0 MB

New item (Total=0)

Page 01/01

( 0% )

Title

Create List Grouped Titles

HDD

Time 12:36
Rec time

0:52(SP)

OK

RETURN

OPTION

25.05

01.01

TV ONE

01.01

TV2

Channel Time Title Name

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

12:36

1:35
1:13

Select

Page 01/01

TitleDate

2
1
1

h

RETURNOK

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Important notes for recording

Recording to HDD Recording or timer recording is performed in DR mode using this unit’s tuner.

 Recording or timer recording from external equipment is performed in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode.

Recording to discs

BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW

Recording on the discs is performed either in FR mode using “Recording via AV2 input” or in XP, SP, LP or EP
mode using “DV Automatic Recording”.

Recording to DVD-R DL
and +R DL

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

High defi nition quality
image

Quality of titles to be recorded differs depending on the recording mode. (➡ 28)

 When recording in DR mode/When copying the title recorded in DR mode at high speed

Recorded as high defi nition quality.

 When copying in HG, HX, HE, HL modes

Recorded as high defi nition quality with compressed broadcast data.

 When copying in XP, SP, LP, EP, FR modes

Recorded as standard defi nition quality.

Broadcast in multi­channel sound

You can select the audio language when receiving audio in multi-channel broadcast [“

” appears at the

bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 20)].

 When recording in DR mode/When copying the title recorded in DR mode at high speed

All multiple audio are recorded. It is possible to switch audio during the playback of the title.

 When copying in HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR modes

Only one audio is recorded.
Before copying
– “Copy”: Select the audio with “DVB Preferred Language” in the Setup menu (➡ 86).
– “Copy Title Playing”: Select the audio with “Audio Selection” in the Disc menu (➡ 78).

Programmes with
subtitles

It is possible to display the subtitles when receiving a programme with the subtitles [“

” appears at the bottom

of digital channel information display (➡ 20)].

 When recording in DR mode/When copying the title recorded in DR mode at high speed

Subtitles will be recorded as they are. It is possible to switch the subtitles during the playback of the title.

 When copying in HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR modes

Subtitles will not be recorded.

Surround audio

You can enjoy surround audio when receiving a programme with surround audio (➡ 28).

 When recording in DR mode/When copying the title recorded in DR mode at high speed

It is recorded as is.

 When copying in HG, HX, HE, HL modes

It is recorded with surround audio that was converted from broadcasted audio format.

 When copying in XP, SP, LP, EP, FR modes

It is recorded with stereo audio.

16:9 image such as wide
broadcasting

 When “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu is “On”

– Record in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR mode from external equipment.
– Copy from the fi nalised disc (DVD-Video) to the HDD.

 When copying to

-R -R DL -RW(V)

 When copying to

BD-RE BD-R

in HG, HX, HE, HL modes

It will be recorded in accordance to the setting of “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 87) in the Setup menu.
 In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”, recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.

–

-R -R DL -RW(V)

When the recording mode is set to “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode

– When recording or copying to a +R and +RW/When copying to a +R DL

DR File Conversion “DR File Conversion” is a function that converts the titles in DR mode to other recording modes.

In general, Data size of a title will be smaller than the original title after conversion.
You can save HDD capacity by deleting the original title after conversion.

Title HL

Title HL

Title

DR

Converting to other mode

Title

DR

Deleting the original data

Available disc space

Available disc space

Available disc space

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Recording

High Speed Copy Speed to copy the title recorded on the HDD to a disc differs depending on the recording mode of the title and

the disc to copy.

Title in DR mode

BD-RE BD-R

Title can be copied at high speed.

Title in HG, HX, HE, or HL mode

BD-RE BD-R

Title can be copied at high speed.

Title in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR mode

BD-RE BD-R

Title cannot be copied at high speed.

RAM

Title can be copied at high speed.

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Title can be copied at high speed if “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before the programme is recorded
to HDD. (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 88)

But in the following cases, high speed mode does not work.

–

+R +R DL +RW

Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode

–

+R +R DL +RW

Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect

–

-R -R DL -RW(V)

Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode

Playing the disc on
other players

BD-RE BD-R

Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE or HL mode may not playback on other Blu-ray Disc player. (➡ 8)

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

The disc must be fi nalised. (➡ 84)

It is necessary to fi nalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them
as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or copy.





You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. (➡ 83)

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

Play on other DVD equipment

+RW

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (➡ 84).

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Advanced recording

Recording modes

This also explains about while recording and while copying. (There are discs that can only copy, depending on the disc.)
Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs.

Recording mode DR HG, HX, HE, HL XP, SP, LP, EP FR

Flexible Recording Mode

Features Record with the same

quality of the broadcast

Record high defi nition
programme as
compressed

1

High

Defi nition data

Record in quality as in
conventional analogue
broadcast

Record in quality as in
conventional analogue
broadcast
Record by automatically
adjusting the quality
between XP and EP
(8 hours) depending on the
remaining area on the disc

Quality that can
be recorded

Quality same as
broadcasted
(HD quality and SD quality)

Quality produced by
conversion of broadcast
data (HD quality and SD
quality)

SD quality only

Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

Before copying
– “Copy”: Select the audio with “DVB Preferred Language” in the Setup menu (➡ 86).
– “Copy Title Playing”: Select the audio with “Audio Selection” in the Disc menu (➡ 78).

Subtitles Can be recorded Cannot be recorded

The audio of the
surround
programme

Surround audio as the
broadcast

Surround audio produced
by conversion of broadcast
audio format2 (➡ 89, Audio
Channels for HG/HX/HE/HL
Recording)

Stereo audio

1

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding

2

If the audio sampling frequency is not 48 kHz, surround audio is mixed and recorded in front LR channels. Audio will be output from two front

speakers only, even if you play it on 5.1 ch speaker connection.

■ Recording method

(:Possible, –:Impossible)

Recording method

HDD

BD-RE

BD-R

RAM

-R

-RW(V)

+R

+RW

-R DL

+R DL

Recording

(DR)



1

–––––

(HG, HX, HE, HL)

––––––

(XP, SP, LP, EP)



2

–––––

(FR)

––––––

Timer Recording

(DR)



1

–––––

(HG, HX, HE, HL)

––––––

(XP, SP, LP, EP)



2

–––––

(FR)



2

–––––

Flexible Recording

via AV input

(DR)

––––––

(HG, HX, HE, HL)

––––––

(XP, SP, LP, EP)

––––––

(FR)



–––––

Recording via AV2 input

(DR)

––––––

(HG, HX, HE, HL)

––––––

(XP, SP, LP, EP)

––––––

(FR)

–



–

DV Automatic

Recording

(DR)

––––––

(HG, HX, HE, HL)

––––––

(XP, SP, LP, EP)



–

(FR)

––––––

1

When using this unit’s tuner

2

When recording from external equipment

■ Maximum number of titles that can be recorded

HDD

 You can record up to 499 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

BD-RE BD-R

 You can record up to 200 titles on one disc.

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

 You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

+R +R DL +RW

 You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

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Recording

■ FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or recording from external equipment. The unit automatically selects a recording rate
between XP and EP (8 hours) that will enable the recordings to fi t in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.
 When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fi t a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc.

■ Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated.
(The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)

Recording Mode HDD

(500 GB)

BD-RE

BD-R

(25 GB)

BD-RE DL

BD-R DL

(50 GB)

DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-RW

+R

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL

+R DL

(8.5 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

2

(9.4 GB)

DR

1

(High Defi nition
Quality: 14 Mbps)

77 hours 3 hours

30 min.

7 hours 30 min. – – – –

DR

1

(Standard Defi nition
Quality: 5 Mbps)

215 hours 10 hours

15 min.

21 hours – – – –

HG 80 hours 4 hours 8 hours – – – –

HX 120 hours 6 hours 12 hours – – – –

HE 180 hours 9 hours 18 hours – – – –

HL 240 hours 12 hours 24 hours – – – –

XP 110 hours

5 hours 15 min.

10 hours 30 min. 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min.

SP 220 hours

10 hours 30 min.

21 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min.

LP 442 hours 21 hours 42 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min.

EP

3

885 hours

(664

hours4)

42 hours
(31 hours
30 min.4)

84 hours

(63 hours4)

8 hours

(6

hours4)

16 hours

(12

hours4)

8 hours

(6 hours4)

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours

45 min.4)

1

Recording time of DR mode depends on bit rate of broadcasting.

2

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.

3

When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs.

4

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “6 hours” in the Setup menu (➡ 87). The sound quality is better when using “6 hours” than when
using “8 hours”.



RAM

When recording to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use

“6 hours” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

■ Regarding recording time remaining

DR mode recording

Remaining time in the DR mode is calculated with a bit rate of approx. 14 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast, so the
displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time.

Other recording modes (title conversion or from external input)

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.

If the remaining amount of time is insuffi cient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording.

2 programmes simultaneous recording

It is possible to record 2 programmes simultaneously.

Possible combination for 2 programmes simultaneous recording

To record both programmes
to the HDD

HDD

Digital broadcast

(DR mode)

and

HDD

Digital broadcast

or

external input

Note

 2 programmes simultaneous recording is not possible in following conditions:

– 2 programmes from the external input
– While recording from DV input, or executing “Recording via AV2 input”
– While high speed copying
– 2 programmes on same channel cannot be recorded simultaneously by pressing [* REC].

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Advanced recording

Playing while you are recording

This operation will only record to HDD.

Chasing playback

Playback from the beginning of the title in the HDD, while the title is
being recorded to the HDD.

Simultaneous rec and play

Playback the previously recorded title while recording onto the HDD.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or BD drive.

 Select “BD” for any discs.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

“*” is displayed on the recording programme.

3 Press [

e, r

] to select a title and press

[OK].

To stop play

Press [g].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2 Press [g].
 If the confi rmation screen appears (➡ 22)

Note

 “Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be

used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

 Depending on the state of the unit, playback may not be possible.

(➡ 103)

Grouped Titles

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Rec time

HDD

Not viewed

1:00(DR)

OK

RETURN

Time Remaining 45:54 DR

Date

25.05

01.01

01.01

OPTION

VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

VIDEO

MUSIC

12:36

1:35
1:13

PICTURE

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

Page 01/01

Play

Titles

2
1
1

Channel Time Title Name

TV ONE
TV2

Select