Panasonic DMR-E500HS, DMRE500 - DVD RECORDER DECK, DMRE500H - DVD RECORDER DECK, DMRE500HP - DVD RECORDER DECK, DMRE500HPP Operating Instructions Manual

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HDD DVD SD PC

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E500H

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 these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “1”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or

“ALL”.

Example:

ALL

[For\U.S.A.]only]

The warranty can be found on page 80.

[For\Canada]only]

The warranty can be found on page 81.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 82.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

Getting started

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ, 07094 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into

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your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

STEP 1

STEP 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connections for the Network function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a LAN cable to this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

STEP 3

Set up to match your television and

remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

STEP 4 STEP 5

Multi-channel speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting up the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

This unit’s network setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD

recorder is on the Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To be able to operate this unit from a computer on the Home

Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording

Recording television programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to make timer recordings

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . 26

Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

. . 25

Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system. . . . . . . . . .28

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing MPEG4 titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Useful functions during MPEG4 title play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . . . . . .38

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating, editing and playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Creating play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Editing and playing play lists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Play list operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Picture and folder operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing MPEG4 titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

MPEG4 title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Transfer (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists . . . . . . . . . . . 47

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 48

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording from a video cassette recorder. . . . . . . . . . 51

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 52 Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card

—COPY ALL PICTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Transferring (dubbing) MPEG4/MPEG2 titles. . . . . . . . 54

One Touch transfer (dubbing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 55

Network

Operating the DVD recorder by computer . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playing back video titles recorded on another DVD

recorder’s HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Providing a disc with a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Erasing all titles, play lists and MPEG4 titles—Erase all titles

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 59

Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment—Finalize . . 60

. . . 59

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM

system is not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Maintenance/HDD, disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . 79

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Guía de referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference)

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Getting started

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 80. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏∏∏∏∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7721KL0)

(U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card

Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

1 AC power supply

cord

(K2CB2CB00006)

≥

For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

1 75 ≠ coaxial

cable

(VJA1125)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video

cable

(K2KA6CA00001)

1 IR Blaster

(K2ZZ04C00002)

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Useful features

This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.

Instant recording

You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right away. There is no need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD that is able to record up to 709 hours when using EP (8H) mode.

Getting started

You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup disc.

LAN terminal, SD/PC card slots, DV input terminal

This unit is equipped with interfaces that allow networking with digital equipment. ≥The LAN terminal of this unit lets you connect to a computer for

easy text input when giving names to video titles. This also allows playback of MPEG4 titles and viewing of JPEG. You can also connect to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder for more video playback choice.

≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub) digital

camera photographs from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage without using a computer.

≥The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you easily

transfer (dub) digital images to the HDD by connecting only a single DV cable.

Transferring (dubbing)/editing/playing MPEG4 titles

≥While recording programs to the HDD you can simultaneously

record them as MPEG4 titles. By then transferring (dubbing) these MPEG4 titles from the HDD to a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard, you can view them on a SD Video Camera etc.

≥You can also transfer (dub) MPEG2 titles recorded on a SD Video

Camera etc, to HDD or DVD-RAM.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

The TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic program guide (EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programs alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain category. ≥This service may not be available in some areas.

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

Chasing playback

There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning.

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

While recording, you can play another video program that was recorded previously.

Time Slip

During play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you wish to view by specifying the skip time.

5.1 channel surround sound

Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.

The remote control

∫ Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not take apart or short circuit. ≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

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

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ page 14).

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

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≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. ≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Control reference guide

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

DVD

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

Remote control

Turn the unit on (➡ page 12)

Input select (L1, L2, L3 or DV) (➡ page 51)

Select channels and title numbers, etc./

Basic operations for recording and play

Show Top menu/Direct Navigator

Show sub menu (➡ page 40)

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 38)

Show timer recording schedule

Erase items (➡ page 32)

Show SETUP menu (➡ page 13, 61)

Changing the size of information window

One touch transfer (dubbing)/“Blue” button for

television program list (➡ page 48, 25)

Enter numbers

Cancel

(➡ page 30, 40)

(➡ page 26)

(➡ page 28)

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

SD/PC

PAG E

AUDI O

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

Television operations (➡ page 14)

Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or PC) (➡ page 22, 30, 35)

Channel select (➡ page 22)

Select audio (➡ page 23, 32)/Adjust the audio recording level (➡ page 51)

Skip a minute forward (➡ page 31) Show VCR Plusr screen (➡ page 26)

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ page 39)

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 12, 31)

Return to previous screen Skip the specified time/Display the television image

as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 24, 31) Show television program list (➡ page 25) Change recording mode (➡ page 22) Start recording (➡ page 23) Show status messages (➡ page 39) Create chapters/“Green” button for television program

list (➡ page 32, 25)

Getting started

Main unit

POWER button (POWER

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.

SD/PC card slots (➡ page 34)

POWER

SD CARD

S-VIDEO IN

Connection for camcorder, etc. (➡ page 51)

Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ page 51)

Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7)

/I) (➡ page 12)

Disc tray (➡ page 22, 30)

PC CARD

L/MONO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DV IN

Lights when the HDD or DVD drive is selected

The unit’s display

HDD/Card indicator

MPEG4 indicator When lit: Simultaneous MPEG4

recording function is activated (➡ page 22).

e.g.,

[HDD]

HDD

SD PC

MPEG4

REC

PLAY

Recording

EJECT

HDD

Skip the specified time/Display the television image

Recording mode

Timer recording indicator

XP SP LP

Channel

Playback

Select drive (➡ page 22, 30, 35)

Lights when the HDD, DVD, SD or PC

Remote control signal sensor/

Open/close disc tray (➡ page 22, 30)

DVD

Display (➡ below)

Time Slip indicator (➡ page 24)

as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 24, 31)

Channel select (➡ page 22)

Start recording (➡ page 23)

Transferring (dubbing)/Network function indicator

DVD

R-AM

VCD

REC

PLAY

Main display section

Recording/Playback

Stop (➡ page 23, 31)

drive is selected

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

HDD DVD SD PC

TIME SLIP

DRIVE SELECT

REC

Skip/Slow/Search

Disc type

.MIX

D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only) When lit: Down-mixing (➡ page 68) is

possible.

When off: The disc prevents down-mixing

(➡ page 20, Regarding DVDAudio).

Start play (➡ page 30)

1.3

(➡ page 31)

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STEP

Connection

∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals

Te le v is i on

Amplifier

Computer or other network

Getting started

From OUT1 or OUT2 terminals

To IN3 (L3) input terminals (rear)

From AUDIO OUT terminals or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

This unit

To L2 or DV input terminals (front) (➡ page 51)

To IN1 (L1) input terminals (rear)

Via the LAN terminal

compatible Panasonic DVD recorder

Video cassette recorder

Cable TV box

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

The heat can damage the unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

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

Camcorder

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

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 21 W). ≥Note that the television program list is not downloaded while the

unit is unplugged.

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≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

Connection with a television and video cassette recorder

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.

A to R are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.

D Cable from wall or antenna signal

B Television

C When connecting using these terminals, ensure

you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

E Splitter

Getting started

G Video cassette recorder

J Audio/Video cable

K This unit

L To OUT1 or OUT2

N Cooling fan

O AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

VIDEO

AUDIO

SUB WOOFER

G-LINK

AUDI O IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

I Ye ll o w

Red White Yellow

CENTER

R - SURROUND - L

AUDIO OUT

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

5.1ch

S-VIDEO

jLAN (10/100)

S VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

H 75 ≠ coaxial cable

OUTIN

VIDEO

OUT

White

Red

AUDIO

J Audio/Video cable

M To IN1 (L1)

FRONT

OUT1 OUT2

YPB PR

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(480p/480i)

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals on the television through a component video cable. These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ page 69) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. ≥Connect to terminals of the same color.

Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

H 75 ≠ coaxial cable

S-VIDEO

IN1 (L1)

IN3 (L3)

VIDEO

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

P To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

∫ The unit’s RF OUT terminal

The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer. ≥Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to S-VIDEO IN terminal on the television through a S-Video cable. The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.

B Television B Television

K This unit

G VCR

K This unit

≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to

the input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.

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Connection

Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder

≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or

channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set manually.

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below. A to Y are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

Getting started

indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.

AUDI O IN

R L

Red White Yellow

B Television

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

D Cable from wall or antenna signal

VHF/UHF

RF IN

E Splitter

F Video cassette recorder

I Audio/Video cable

J This unit

K To OUT1 or OUT2

M Cooling fan

N AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

O To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

P IR Blaster

Insert the IR Blaster jack into the GLINK terminal. ≥Only use the included IR Blaster.

VIDEO

AUDIO

G Yellow

White

Red

I Audio/Video cable

Red White Yellow

SUB WOOFER

G-LINK

CENTER

jLAN (10/100)

R - AUDIO - L

R - SURROUND - L

AUDIO OUT

5.1ch

VIDEO

FRONT

S-VIDEO

I Audio/Video cable Q These connections to IN3 (L3)

are required for the TV Guide On Screen

system to work.

T Setting the IR Blaster

➡ below

OUTIN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

L To IN1 (L1)

YPB PR

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OUT1 OUT2

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480p/480i)

R To IN3 (L3)

H 75 ≠ coaxial cable

Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S Instead of using the Audio/

Red White Yellow

OUT

R L

VIDEO

AUDI O

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

RF IN

IN1 (L1)

IN3 (L3)

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

video cable, you can also connect the RF IN terminal on this unit to the cable TV box RF OUT terminal using the 75 ≠ coaxial cable.

U Cable TV box

∫ Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or

the RF OUT terminal?

If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal with the unit’s IN3 (L3) terminal. Using this connection provides better picture quality. ≥The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO terminal.

Setting the IR Blaster

Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the cable TV box.

V Read the cable TV box operating

instructions regarding positioning of the signal sensor.

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∫ Why should I connect the IR Blaster?

The IR Blaster is a device that allows this unit to communicate with the cable TV box. It acts like a remote control for the cable TV box. If you connect a cable TV box to this unit, you also need to attach the IR Blaster so this unit can control the channels on the cable TV box.

W If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to

secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface.

X e.g. Television stand surface

Y If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may become

damaged. Once you have confirmed the cable TV box is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape.

U Cable TV box

Connecting an amplifier or system component

Enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog.

∫ Analog connection ∫ Digital connection

To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video and DVD-Audio connect an amplifier using the AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals and go to the settings on page 15.

≥Switch the attenuator on if sound is distorted with this

connection (➡ page 63).

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

Amplifier’s rear panel

SURROUND

R L

FRONT

R L

To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVDVideo connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks. Use an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➡ page 63).

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not

su ited t o DVD.

≥Even if using this connection, output will only be from 2 channels

when playing DVD-Audio.

Getting started

Red White

Audio cable

This unit

To AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch

Red White

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

jLAN (10/100)

R - AUDIO - L

G-LINK

R - SURROUND - L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

5.1ch

S-VIDEO

Connect with AUDIO OUT1 or 2 terminals to enjoy stereo (2 channel) sound.

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

Other antenna connections to the unit

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use

the lead connection to minimize signal loss.

∫ A single twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

300–75 ≠ transformer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal(Round)

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

FRONT

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

when connecting.

RF IN

OUT1 OUT2

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480p/480i)

YPB PR

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN1 (L1)

IN3 (L3)

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

Other antenna connections from the unit to the television

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.

∫ A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

Te le v is i on

∫ A twin lead terminal

75–300 ≠ transformer

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Television

∫ Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Television

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s

settings as necessary.

Split out

ANT 1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Te l ev i s i o n

VHF or UHF

VHF UHF

ANT 2

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Connection

Connections for the Network function

≥Setting up the Network (➡ page 16–19) ≥Operations with the Network function (➡ page 56–57)

∫ Connecting to the Home Network

Connect this unit to a router on the Home Network. This will allow you to do the following:

Getting started

≥Operate this unit from a computer, i.e. give names to video titles, playback MPEG4 titles, and view JPEG. ≥Playback video stored on other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders from this unit.

Home Network

Computer

Modem (Cable, DSL, etc)

Internet

≥You can also connect to the network with a wireless router. ≥Set the router’s DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to enable it to automatically assign IP addresses. The default configuration of

the router is normally sufficient.

≥Use a router that supports 100BASE-TX. ≥It may not be possible to connect this unit to the Internet depending upon router security settings.

Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about the Network function of the DVD recorder.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/dvd/index.html

≥Refer to the router’s operating instructions or contact your Internet service provider for information about router connections and settings.

Router ≥Use a hub if the modem

has a router function.

Other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder(s)

HDD DVD SD PC

LAN cable (not included)

≥Use category 5 cable.

HDD DVD SD PC

This unit

∫ Connecting directly to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder

Connect this unit directly to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder. This will allow you to playback video stored on the other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder from this unit.

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LAN cable (not included)

≥Use category 5 cable.

HDD DVD SD PCHDD DVD SD PC

This unit Another network compatible

Router/Hub

Panasonic DVD recorder

Connecting a LAN cable to this unit

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

R - SURROUND - L

AUDIO OUT

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

5.1ch

jLAN (10/100)

G-LINK

LAN cable (not included)

≥Use category 5 cable.

To router, other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, etc

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT1 OUT2

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480p/480i)

YPB PR

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

The LAN terminal will have the following marks. e.g.,

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN1 (L1)

IN3 (L3)

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

This unit

Getting started

∫ To prevent improper use

≥The unit’s network password:

–Please do not reveal your password to anyone or let it be seen

by anyone.

–Should a third party have carried out the installation and setting-

up of this unit please change the password.

–Please initialize the password before requesting any repairs

(➡ page 78).

–If transferring this unit to a third party, or throwing it away, please

initialize it.

≥We are unable to provide any technological information related to

network security.

∫ Service support

It is the customer’s responsibility to bear all essential connection costs for this unit. These include equipment for Internet communications (modem, router, hub etc.) and contract, installation, set-up, connection and telecommunication fees from the telecommunications carrier and Internet provider.

Computer system requirements

OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional pre-installed WWW browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Windows Media Player: Ver 8.0 or later (Ver 9.0 recommended) Display: 1024 Interface: LAN port (100BASE-TX recommended)

768 pixels or more, High Color (16 bit) or more

∫ Connecting to the Internet

The Internet connection may not work if not used for years. Please consult your dealer.

∫ Indemnity clause

≥Disclosure of the unit’s network password to a third party can

result in the improper use of this unit. The password is your responsibility so please look after it. We accept no responsibility for improper use of this unit due to disclosing the password to a third party.

≥We accept no responsibility for any loss from a connection failure

or a malfunction caused by using equipment for Internet connections not specified by us, or using more than one piece of software in a combination not intended.

≥Advanced knowledge about networks is essential for changing

router security settings. Please use your judgement before proceeding with any such changes. We accept no responsibility for any problems incurred as a result of changing router security settings. We are also unable to respond to any inquiries about router usage.

[Note]

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥The Network function cannot be used with Macintosh computers. ≥You will need to download an audio decoder etc. for MPEG4 playback (➡ page 56, When you playback MPEG4 titles).

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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STEP

Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System!

2Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

POWER Í/I

POWER

SD CARD

Getting started

Í DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

SETUP

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts TV Guide On Screen

IMPORTANT: The TV Guide On ScreenTM system must be setup whether it is then used or not. You cannot use the timer recording feature unless this setup is completed.

Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On

Screen displayed.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

This unit features the TV Guide On ScreenTM system that provides an 8-day rolling list of TV programs available in your area. Use the TV Guide On Screen programs and simplify the recording of your favorite TV shows (➡ page 25–29). Best of all this service is free! ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite

service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set manually.

≥In order to cool the circuits used when downloading the

television program list, the cooling fan may sometimes operate when the unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

≥When using the cable TV box, check the following.

–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly

(➡ page 8).

–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.

If further assistance is needed, In the U.S.A.: Contact Panasonic’s Customer Call Center at

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In Canada: Call 1-800-561-5505.

VOLUME

SD/PC

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

DVD

TIME SLIP

OPEN/CLOSE

HDD DVD SD PC

3,4,2,1 ENTER

EJECT

PC CARD

DVD POWER

system setup.

HDD

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU SE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

system. Other languages cannot be

system to choose TV

1-800-211-PANA (7262).

DRIVE SELECT

1 Press [Í DVD POWER].

1.3

2 Following the on-screen messages,

input the operating environment for your television.

≥Move the cursor using [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]

to confirm.

≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers. ≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen. ≥Refer to the guidance on the bottom of the screen.

Set the following;

≥Country (USA/Canada)

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

USA

Canada

≥ZIP (Postal) code

Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder is located:

= = = = =

≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

When “No” is selected ➡ right, “The set contents are displayed together”

≥Cable TV box connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

When “No” is selected ➡ right, “The set contents are displayed together”

If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen

Select “No” at this point even if a cable TV box is connected.

If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:

≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3)

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 (L3)

terminal, select “L3”.

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal,

select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box setting.

≥Cable TV box brand

(Move down with [4] for more brands. Select “Not Listed” if you cannot find your cable TV box on the list.)

≥IR signal code

Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears on screen and press [ENTER].

Follow steps A and B below:

A. Please tune your cable box to channel 02 B. Make sure to leave your cable box turned ON

system

The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one

Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?

Yes

SETUP

Disc Video Audio

Set Up

Manual Clock Setting

/ :

SAT AM

MONTH DAY YEAR

HOUR MINUTE

12 00

2000

DST TIME ZONE

OFF

EST

Channel

communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times.

–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No”

and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box changes to channel 09.

∫ The set contents are displayed together

p code - 11111 (USA) Cable - Yes Cable box - No

–If the information is correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press

[ENTER].

–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup

process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.

Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.

What would you like to do now?

Watch TV

3 Press [ENTER].

A television reception screen or a blue background screen is

displayed.

If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen

➡ page 65, Auto channel/clock settings

4 Press [Í DVD POWER].

“BYE” appears briefly and then “12:00A” flashes on the

unit’s display. The unit is now in standby mode and ready to

download the channel line-up and the program listings.

Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.

If you connect a cable TV box

≥the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this

unit’s RF IN or IN3 (L3) terminal (➡ page 8)

≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed

(➡ page 8)

≥the cable TV box is turned on

If you do not connect a cable TV box

≥the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal

5 Leave this unit in the standby mode.

It is strongly recommended that you wait at least 24 hours

before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is

used sooner, but the channel line-up and program listings

may not have been fully downloaded.

≥If you connect a cable TV box, leave it switched on without

using it.

≥With some cable TV boxes, the cable TV box remote

control can turn on and off both the cable TV box and the television. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable TV box off) will prevent the channel line-up from being

downloaded. If you find “There is no data for this screen” displayed on the television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet downloaded the channel line-up.

SORTSCHEDULE LISTINGS

There is no data for this screen.

This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the on-screen guidance and select one of these.

TODAY

Last

Channel

NWGB

pTV

NWBG

ducation

BOX

ANiMe Network

PBS

LISTINGS

8:00PM

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

8:30PM

To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)

Set the clock manually. Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit downloads it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock

Setting” and press [ENTER].

Getting started

4 Press [2, 1] to select the item you

want to change and press [3, 4] to change the setting.

5 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

6 Press [SETUP].

≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF

If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2

system

SORTSCHEDULE

a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.

≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich

meantime (GMT). EST (Eastern Standard Time) l GMT j5 CST (Central Standard Time) l GMT j6 MST (Mountain Standard Time) l GMT j7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) l GMT j8 AST (Alaska Standard Time) l GMT j9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) l GMT j10

In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/ or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen, G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.

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STEP

SETUP

Disc

Remote Control Code

Channel

Set Up

Press “±

”

and “ENTER

”

together

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD POWER

POWER

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

SD/PC

DVD

HDD

Numbered buttons

Getting started

SETUP

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

TV operation buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

Television operation

You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume.

Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic National QUASAR

FISHER 10 SANYO 10 GE 05 SHARP 06, 07 GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08 HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03 JVC 11 THOMSON 05 LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09 MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04 MITSUBISHI 13

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation. ≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

01, 02

PHILIPS (RC-5) 03 RCA 05 SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

Selecting television type

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive output (➡ page 69).

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Network

≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 16:9

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480i

Aspect 4:3 & 480p

Aspect 16:9 & 480i

Aspect 16:9 & 480p

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control Code” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,

or 3) and press [ENTER].

5 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or

4:3 standard aspect television

≥480p/480i:

Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive output.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

16:9 widescreen television

[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

6 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

To exit the screen

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Press [SETUP].

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡ step 5).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

STEP

Set as follows when connecting with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals (➡ page 9).

SETUP

Multi-channel speaker setting

DVD POWER

POWER

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

SD/PC

DVD

HDD

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Audio” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Speaker” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Multi

Channel” and press [ENTER].

Front (L) Center Front (R)

— Surround —

(LS) (RS)

a c b c a

Settings a, b, and c can be changed as necessary.

To set the speaker presence and size (a)

b a c

Multi Channel Setting

0.0

m s

0.0

Complete

Test

d B

d Bd B

Subwoofer

c a

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

speaker icon and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the setting

and press [ENTER].

Icon examples: Surround speaker (LS)

Select when the speaker supports low-frequency

(under 100 Hz) reproduction.

Select when the speaker does not support low-

frequency reproduction.

No sound is output from the speaker.

If the subwoofer is set so that no sound is output, the front speakers will automatically be set to support low-frequency reproduction. Connect front speakers that can reproduce the bass range below 100 Hz if you do not connect a subwoofer.

To set the delay time (b)

(only when the speakers are not placed equidistant from the seating position)

(Effective only when playing multi-channel discs)

For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.

If distances d (from the center speaker) and f (from the surround speakers) are the same as or greater than e (from the front speakers), leave the delay time as “0”, the factory preset. If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the relevant table and change to the recommended setting.

d Center speaker

Difference Setting Approx. 30 cm (1 feet) 1.0 ms Approx. 60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms Approx. 90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms Approx. 120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms f Surround speakers

Difference Setting Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms Approx. 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms Approx. 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms

7 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “ms”

and press [ENTER].

8 Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time

and press [ENTER].

To adjust the speaker volume level (c)

9 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Test”

and press [ENTER].

A test signal is output from one speaker at a time, starting with the front left speaker and proceeding clockwise.

Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R)

Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)

10 While listening to the test signal

Press [3, 4] to adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers.

≥Adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers so

that they sound the same as the front speaker. (The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)

≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume,

play something, then return to this screen and adjust as desired.

11 Press [ENTER].

The test signal stops.

Getting started

To finish the speaker setting

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Complete” and press [ENTER].

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STEP

Audio

Display

TV Screen

Now connecting. It may take a few minutes.

01/01

Network

Setting up the Network

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TCP/IP

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

Settings” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Automatic

SD/PC

DVD

HDD

Numbered buttons

Getting started

¢ CANCEL

: 9

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

3 4 2 1 ENTER

RETURN

(DHCP)” and press [ENTER].

When connecting a computer via a router with its DHCP disabled

Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER] (➡ page 19, To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP Address).

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Network

TCP / IP Settings

Automatic (DHCP)

Manual

IP Address

: 192. 168. 0. 14 Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server

: 255

: 192

255 .

168. 0. 1 .

168. 0. 1

. 255.

≥IP Address : Make a note of this IP address. You will

need it when operating this unit from the computer.

7 Confirm that a connection has been

established.

This unit’s network setting

Preparation

≥Connect this unit to the Home Network. This can be directly to

another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder (➡ page 10).

≥Check the computer’s IP address setting (➡ page 18), if

connecting this unit and a computer when the DHCP on the router is disabled.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Network

Function” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Enable” and

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Network

Network Function

Enable Disable

MAC Address

: 00-08-97-24-01-C4

Unit ID

: 4284 1491 6862 6641

Status

: 0000-0000-20LU-3DDE 3900-0V03-0M52-0L00

Password

: No password

Wait until the display changes (this may take a few minutes). ≥“Now connected to the network.” is displayed if the

connection has been correctly established.

≥“Cannot connect to the network.” is displayed if the

connection has failed. Check the LAN cable connection.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

While “Now updating the settings. Please wait for a while.” is displayed, no operations will be accepted by this unit. Wait about 5 seconds until the highlights appear again.

∫ To change unit names

When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is connected on the Home Network, you need to give each a unique unit name so that they can be distinguished. (Factory preset: “DVD Recorder”)

After step 2 (➡ left)

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Unit Name Setting” and press [ENTER]. 2 Enter the name (➡ page 46).

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When more than one network

SETUP

Disc

Video

Channel

Set Up

Registration of Client Unit

No. Unit Name Model No.

01/01

Add manually

01 Bedroom DMR-E500H

SETUP

Disc

Video

Channel

Set Up

Registration of Client Unit

No. Unit Name Model No.

01/01

Add manually

01 Bedroom DMR-E500H

compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is on the Home Network

You can playback video titles on other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders on the Home Network. When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is on the Home Network, the terms “server” and “client” are used. The “client” is the DVD recorder that you will actually operate to receive video titles. The “server” is the DVD recorder that delivers video titles to your “client”.

Server Client

Router/Hub

Make the following settings so this unit can recognize which DVD recorder will receive the data. This unit will later function as the server.

Preparation

≥Connect to the Home Network or another network compatible

Panasonic DVD recorder.

≥Confirm “TCP/IP Settings” is set to “Automatic (DHCP)”

(➡ page 16, step 6).

≥Give all the DVD recorders on the Home Network a unique unit

name. (➡ page 16, To change unit names)

On the unit you want to use as the server

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Registration

of Client Unit” and press [ENTER].

The unit names of the DVD recorders on the Home Network will be displayed after a few seconds (up to 15 units). ≥When not displayed (➡ right, “When connected DVD

recorders are not displayed–Renew”)

4 Press [3, 4] to select the DVD

recorder you want to register as a client and press [ENTER].

“≤” indicates the registered client unit.

≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel. ≥Repeat this step to register other units as clients. ≥You can have up to 4 client units.

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

∫ When connected DVD recorders are not

displayed–Renew

In step 3 (➡ left)

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Renew” and press

[ENTER]. The list will be updated within 15 seconds. If any DVD recorders are not displayed despite selecting “Renew”, add them manually (➡ below, Manually adding DVD recorders).

Edit Delete

Renew

∫ Manually adding DVD recorders

In step 3 (➡ left)

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Add manually” and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Network

Add manually

Input MAC address and unit name,

“

Add” button.

then press

MAC Address Unit Name

✱✱_✱✱_✱✱_✱✱_✱✱_✱✱

Unit

Add

“Add manually” screen

2 Press [3, 4] to select “MAC Address” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter the MAC Address of the unit you

want to use as the client and press [ENTER].

≥To check the MAC Address (➡ page 16, step 4). 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Unit Name” and press [ENTER]. 5 Enter the name (➡ page 46). 6 Press [3, 4] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].

≥You can manually add up to 4 units. ≥“Model” is displayed in the “Model No.” column. ≥You cannot check the properties of manually added DVD

recorders.

∫ To check the properties of the DVD recorders

on the list

(You cannot do this with manually added DVD recorders.)

In step 3 (➡ left)

1 Press [3, 4] to select the DVD recorder and

press [SUB MENU].

Properties

Delete Renew

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Properties” and press

[ENTER]. The model name, manufacturer and MAC address of the DVD recorder will be displayed.

∫ To delete DVD recorders from the list

In step 3 (➡ left)

1 Press [3, 4] to select the DVD recorder and press

[SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

∫ To correct the setting of manually added DVD

recorders

In step 3 (➡ left)

1 Press [3, 4] to select the manually added DVD recorder and

press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Edit” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and make the correction. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Set” and press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Getting started

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STEP

5Setting up the Network

Refer to the control reference on page 16.

To be able to operate this unit from a computer on the Home Network

To check the computer’s IP address

On the computer

1 Click [start] ➡ [Control Panel].

Double-click [Network Connections].

When connecting a computer via a router with its DHCP enabled

Confirm “TCP/IP Settings” is set to “Automatic (DHCP)” (➡ page 16, step 6).

Getting started

The settings on page 18–19 are not required.

When connecting a computer via a router with its DHCP disabled

Please confirm the following were carried out correctly. 1 Check the computer’s IP address (➡ right, step 4). 2 Enter the DVD recorder’s IP address manually (➡ page 19).

2 Right-click the [Local Area

Connection]§ icon and click [Properties].

A message may appear below the icon such as [Bridge Connections] or [Network Bridge].

3 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]

and click [Properties].

4 Check the IP address setting.

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Please make a note of the “IP address”, “Subnet mask”, “Default gateway” and “Preferred DNS server” settings (These will be needed during DVD recorder setting).

5 Click [Cancel].

You will exit the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window.

6 Click [Cancel].

You will exit the “Local Area Connection Properties” window.

≥Screen shots reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP Address

On the DVD recorder

After step 5 (➡ page 16)

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Network

TCP / IP Settings

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

DNS Server

Press “Set” to store the values after input.

,,,.,,,.,,,.,,,

Set

2 Press [3, 4] to select “IP Address”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the number and press [ENTER].

≥Press [2, 1] to move the cursor. ≥Press [¢ CANCEL] to clear the numbers.

Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway” and “DNS Server” numbers.

IP Address

If the computer’s IP address is 192.168.0.15, enter

192.168.0. and then enter an arbitrary number, except 15, between 2 and 254 (➡ page 18, step 4).

Subnet Mask

Enter the same set of digits as the computer’s Subnet mask (➡ page 18, step 4).

Default Gateway

Enter the same set of digits as the computer’s Default gateway (➡ page 18, step 4).

DNS Server

Enter the same set of digits as the computer’s Preferred DNS server (➡ page 18, step 4).

Getting started

Example:

IP Address§ : Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1 DNS Server : 192.168.0.1

Make a note of this IP address. You will need it when

operating this unit from the computer (➡ page 56).

192.168.0.14

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Set” and

press [ENTER].

≥Once the connection has been correctly established “Now

connected to the Local Area Network” will be displayed.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Data that

Type Logo

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥400 GB

Getting started

Indicated in these instructions with

–

[HDD]

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB,

12 cm (5z)

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

(3z)

[RAM]

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(5z)

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

(3z)

[DVD-R]

conventionally recorded programs

≥

We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.

∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.

(±:Possible, t:Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R Re-writable ±t Edit ±§1 Play on other players Recording both Main and SAP of

MTS broadcast Recording broadcasts that allow

one copy Recording 16:9 aspect picture ±§6

can be

recorded

and played

Video Still pictures MPEG4

Video

Instructions

Temporary storage

≥You can record up to 709 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 23, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).

≥

You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 24).

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) a

recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD (➡ page 68).

≥

You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 34, 52).

≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc.

(➡ page 36, 54)

≥You can record MPEG4 data at the same time as recording a TV program. (➡ page 22)

Re-writable discs for backup use

≥You can record approximately up to 8 hours on a single-sided disc and 16 hours on a double-

sided disc (➡

≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)

(➡ page 24).

≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are

commercially available.

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 68). You cannot transfer (dub) a recorded title.

≥This unit is compatible with 1k–5k recording speed discs. ≥You can transfer (dub) up to 40k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible

disc (➡ page 47).

≥

You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 34, 52)

≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc.

(➡ page 36, 54)

page 23, Recording modes and approximate recording times

One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 23, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).

≥

By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡page 60, 68).

≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. ≥This unit is compatible with 1k–8k recording speed discs. ≥You can transfer (dub) up to 64k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible

disc (➡ page 47).

§1

You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available space does not increase after erasing.

§2

Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

§3

After finalizing the disc (➡page 60

§2

§5

§3

§4

Only one is recorded (➡ page 63, Select MTS).

§5

CPRM (➡ page 68) compatible discs only.

§6

The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[Note]

When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is not necessary when recording a program (➡ page 62).

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Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]

Disc type Logo Instructions

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DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Video CD

[VCD]

Audio CD

[CD]

High fidelity music discs

High quality movie and music discs

Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW)

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW)

CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3 (➡ page 33)

≥

This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW 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.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡page 68) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z) ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥

Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 68, Finalize)

≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio) ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” ≥DVD -ROM, DVD -RW, iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,

CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Cards useable on this unit

Type

be recorded

Instructions

and played

Data that can

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard CompactFlash SmartMedia

EMORYSTICK

M xD-Picture Card Microdrive

ATA Flash PC Card Mobile hard disk

You can insert

§1

directly into the SD card slot.

[SD]

You can insert into the PC card slot using an adaptor (TYPE II PC card adaptor).

[PC]

You can insert directly into the PC card slot.

§2

[PC]

Still pictures MPEG4 (With

SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Mobile hard disk)

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc.

(➡ page 34, 52).

≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on

your home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ page 44, 68).

With SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Mobile hard disk

≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video

Camera etc. (➡ page 36, 54)

≥You can transfer (dub) MPEG2 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera

etc. to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (These will be treated as video titles in the HDD or DVD-RAM.) (➡ page 54)

With SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard

≥You can transfer (dub) at high speed MPEG4 titles being simultaneously

recorded to the HDD (➡ page 54).

≥You can also transfer (dub) video titles already recorded on the HDD or DVD-

RAM to a card by converting to MPEG4 format (➡ page 54).

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB. ≥

We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡page 59, 68).

≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.

§1

Includes miniSDTM Cards. A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted before using these cards.

§2

Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1). You can only play the saved still pictures or MPEG4 titles, and transfer (dub) the data onto other cards, HDD or DVD-RAM.

Suitable SD Memory Cards

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This site is in English only.)

≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory 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 (

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

➡

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Getting started

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit. ¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX XXXX

SD_VIDEO

PRL

PRG

MGRINFO

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

.JPG

.TIF

(MPEG4 folder)

¢¢¢

.ASF

(MPEG2 folder)

¢¢¢

.MOD

¢¢¢

.MOI

¢¢¢

.PGI

(MPEG2 information manager folder)

¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢

MOL

¢¢¢

MOV MOV PRG

XXXX

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000 etc). ≥If a folder name or filename has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or

edit the data.

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM

SD_VIDEO

DCIM¢¢¢

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

PRL

¢¢¢

MOL

(Higher folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢

(MPEG4 folder)

¢¢¢

.ASF

(Picture folder)

.JPG .TIF

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Recording television programs

HDD

HDD, DVD indicator

POWER

POWERPOWERPOWERPOWER

SD CARD

EJECT

PC CARD

HDD

Time Slip indicator

TIME SLIP

DVD POWER

Recording

Numbered buttons

;

∫

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DVD

HDD

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU SE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

SD/PC

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

TV GUIDE

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDIO

RETURN

REC

STATUS

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD

drive simultaneously.

≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc. ≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double

sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.

≥W ≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

≥It is not possible to record directly onto a card. To set the

simultaneous MPEG4 recording function ➡ right

When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R after you have recorded to the HDD.

Set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ page 62). However, the following restrictions apply. ≥Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programs are recorded in 4:3

aspect.

≥Even if “Hybrid VBR Resolution” is set to “Automatic”, it

changes to “Fixed” automatically (➡ page 62).

When recording to DVD-R

≥When recording MTS broadcasts

–If you do not connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 63).

–If you connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on

another playback source, the disc must first be finalized

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(➡ page 60).

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD SD PC

REC

TIME SLIP

1 3

AUDIO

FUNCTIONS

3 4 2 1 ENTER RETURN

TIME SLIP

4 5

STATUS

∫ Simultaneous MPEG4 recording [HDD]

If you set “MPEG4 Recording Mode” “XF”, “SF”, “F”, “N” or “E”

∫

before recording to the HDD, programs that are recorded as video titles will be simultaneously recorded in MPEG4 format. You can transfer (dub) these MPEG4 titles to a SD Memory Card

1.3

or MultiMediaCard quickly (➡ page 54).

Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded as a MPEG4 title.

Prior to recording to the HDD

1 Set the picture quality of the MPEG4 data to be recorded

in “MPEG4 Recording Mode” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 62).

2 Set the capacity of the card you are using in “SD Card

Capacity” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 62).

≥When recording MTS broadcasts

–If you do not connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 63)

–If you connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.

[Note]

≥The audio for MPEG4 is monaural and the aspect ratio of the

recorded picture is 4:3.

≥You cannot use the simultaneous MPEG4 recording function

while transferring (dubbing) or “DV automatic recording”.

≥When recording a program without recording limits after

recording programs with recording limits, the first 10 seconds or so of the MPEG4 title may not be recorded.

Preparation

Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list ➡ page 29, “Review options” menu

1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

recording drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

Insert label-up.

Insert with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it clicks into place.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:

TV Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Select the audio to record (➡ page 23).

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).

Remaining time on the disc

≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

Set “Audio for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 63).

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

HDD

REC

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording.

≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but

once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording. (Title is not split into separate titles.)

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

[HDD]

When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.

[DVD-R]

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch

Recording

During recording

Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you press the button:

0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00

^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 25) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ page 24).

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (➡ page 61, “Off Timer”).

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. If you set simultaneous MPEG4 recording (➡ page 22), the available recording time to HDD is reduced.

HDD

Mode Single-

XP (High quality) 89 1 2 1 SP (Normal) 177 2 4 2 LP (Long play) 355 4 8 4 EP (Extra long play)

EP (6H)

Picture quality

EP (8H)

When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the SETUP menu. The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using “EP (8H)”.

(400 GB)

709 (532

Recording time

)8 (6§) 16 (12§)8 (6§)

DVD-RAM DVD-

sided

(4.7 GB)

[Note]

When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. ≥You can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer

recordings.

≥

When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted

to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.

≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the

display.

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

(Unit: hour)

R (4.7 GB)

XP SP LP

Recording

Selecting audio to record

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

l l l

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

l l a-

Mono: Main audio (monaural)

HDD

CH 12

((

Stereo

≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded

sound will also change.

[DVD-R] [HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM) [HDD] [RAM] (When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On”)

≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

recorded.

≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo

broadcast. e.g., “Stereo” is selected

“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 63).

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Recording television programs

Refer to the control reference on page 22.

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing while you are recording

You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.

Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback

Press [1](PLAY).

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

Recording

Playing a title previously recorded while recording— Simultaneous rec and play

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title

and press [ENTER].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Reviewing the recorded images while recording— Time Slip

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

PLAY

0 min

REC

≥You will hear the playback audio.

Play starts from 30 seconds previous.

The image currently being recorded

2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and

press [ENTER].

≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press

again to show the play and recording images.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Flexible Recording

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

e.g.,

Recorded

Program to be recorded

Preparation

≥Select the channel to record. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

Remain

45 minutes in SP mode

60 minutes

Perfectly fit!

Recording rate between SP and LP

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press [ENTER].

FLEXIBLE REC

Record in FR mode

Maximum rec time Set recording time

3 Hour 00 Min. 3 Hour 00 Min.

Start Cancel

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the recording time.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

4 When you want to start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

∫ To stop play

Press [∫].

∫ To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops

Press [∫].

∫ To stop timer recording

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. ≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

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To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

HDD

REC 0:59

CH71

Stereo

Remaining time

Timer recording

TODAYTODAY

Last

Channel

SORTSCHEDULE

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

NWGB

NWBG

ducation

LISTINGS

8:30PM8:00PM

8:00 8:30

DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

∫

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DVD

HDD

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

VOLUME

SD/PC

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

PAG E X CH W

VCR Plusr

≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is

recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the unit. To change the setting ➡ below.

∫ To change the setting

1Press [SUB MENU] to go to the Navigation

menu.

2Press [2, 1] to select “SCHEDULE”. 3Press [3, 4] to select the program and press

[ENTER].

Start early by :

End late by :

Destination :

Quality :

00 minutes 00 minutes SP HDD

Recording

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

ENTER

RETURN

3 4 2 1 ENTER

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DUBBING

Info

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to make timer recordings

You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired program(s) in a television program list.

≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is

listed on the television program list.

1 Press [TV GUIDE].

Navigation menu

4Change the setting as necessary and press

[ENTER].

≥To set recording to start early or end late

Press [3, 4] to select “Start early by” or “End late by” and press the numbered buttons to enter minutes (up to 99).

≥To change the recording mode

Press [3, 4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] (Blue). Each time you press the button:

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

^==============}

≥To change the recording drive

Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING] (Blue). Each time you press the button: HDD ,-. DVD

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ page 27, Relief Recording).

4 Press [TV GUIDE].

Returns to the television screen. ≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by

pressing [Í DVD POWER ].

≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is

turned on.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

program.

≥To skip one screen

Press [PAGE X CH W].

≥To skip 24 hours in the list

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “LISTINGS” and: Press [CHAPTER] (Green) (forward). Press [DUBBING] (Blue) (backward).

3 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for timer recording.

≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to cancel. ≥Press [DUBBING] (Blue) to change recording frequency.

Each time you press the button:

[. l l l l l

l {

Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.

Records only once.

;

Records when the broadcast time and program

name match.

;

Records weekly.

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

recording without deleting the program setting.

To check, change or delete the program ➡ page 27 To utilize TV Guide On Screen

system, see also page 28.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 27

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

≥There may be some channels that are not displayed in the

television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set them manually (➡ page 26).

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Timer recording

Refer to the control reference on page 25.

Manually programming timer recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Recording

FAVORITES

Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly Sat 4:00pm Baseball Once

RECORD

2 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

4 / 1 / 04 8 : 00 pm 10 : 00 pm 56 SP HDD

=========

SET TIMER

4 Press [ENTER].

FAVORITES

Sat 1:00pm NWBG Once

NWBG

HDD

REMOVE

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R R

≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to change recording frequency.

Each time you press the button:

[. l l l l l l {

1:00 1:55

Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly 4/3

4:00pm Baseball Once

Records only once.

;

Records weekly.

;

Records daily (From Monday to Friday).

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

recording without deleting the program setting.

≥To program other recordings

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “RECORD” and repeat steps 2–4.

RECORD

FREQUENCY

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

INFO.

R R

3 Enter the settings.

≥To enter the date

Press [3, 4] to select “Date” and press the numbered buttons. (Date: Month/Day/Year)

≥To enter the time

Press [3, 4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press the numbered buttons. –You can set up to 8 hours. –To change am/pm

Press [2, 1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING] (Blue).

≥To enter the channel

Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press the numbered buttons. –To select the input channel (L1/L2/L3/DV)

Press [DUBBING] (Blue).

≥To change the recording mode

Press [3, 4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] (Blue). Each time you press the button:

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

^==============}

≥To change the recording drive

Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING] (Blue). Each time you press the button: HDD ,-. DVD

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ page 27, Relief Recording).

5 Press [TV GUIDE].

Returns to the television screen. ≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by

pressing [Í DV D P OWE R].

≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is

turned on.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 27

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings

Entering PlusCode can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the

television program list (➡ page 12).

number is an easy way of timer recording. You

1 Press [VCRPlusr].

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

4 / 1 / 04 8 : 00 pm 10 : 00 pm 56 SP HDD

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2 Press [3, 4] to select “PlusCode”. 3 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the PlusCode number.

≥To correct the number

Press [3] and press [4]. Enter the number again from the beginning.

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