Panasonic Diga DMR-EH545, DMR-EH53, DMR-EH63 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH545

Dear customer

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

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

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:

Austria/Belgium/Germany/Italy/ Luxembourg/Netherlands/Switzerland

(As of March 2011) ≥This service may not be available in some

areas in the above countries.

≥There may be changes in the service

areas.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “> ±±”.

Example:

2 ALL

VQT3N81

CAUTION!

(Inside of product)

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.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltag e

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric

shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons. Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

VQT3N81

Table of contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Getting started

Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Quick Start Guide

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

GUIDE Plus+ system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

USB memory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures

(JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Media handling (Disc/USB memory). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Basic operations

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Advanced operations

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Advanced recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . . 24

When the format confirmation screen is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . 24

When removing a recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . .26

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoder . . . . . . . . . . 26

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . 28

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 29

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

VPS/PDC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Basic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting the programme from the desired category . . . . . . . . . 31

Searching desired programmes on GUIDE Plus+ list

by words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To edit the group of titles [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG). . . .34

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing DivX video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Start Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

To play music CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

FUNCTION MENU Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Searching programmes in the GUIDE Plus+ list by name of title

—Find Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) . . . . . . 44

Editing still pictures and music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture) . . . . . 48

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying

Copying titles or Playlists (Video). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying Video (MPEG2) from a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying still pictures on the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying new still pictures on the USB memory

—Copy New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying music from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying music from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/

DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting menus

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

HDD and disc management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Deleting all titles and Playlists (Video) —Delete all titles . . . . . . 62

Deleting all the contents—Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting the background style —Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalise . . . . . 63

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Other Settings/Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or

decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Getting startedQuick Start

Basic

Advanced

EditingCopyingSetting menusReference

VQT3N81

Guide

operations

Supplied accessories

Getting started

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of March 2011. These may be subject to change.)

∏

(N2QAYB000460)

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

∏ ∏ ∏

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

The remote control information

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

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

≥Do not take apart or short circuit. ≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of

DivX DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

VQT3N81

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Remote control operations (> 6)

∫ Use

The distance and angles are an approximate.

GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Rovi Corporation and/or its related affiliates.

ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROVI CORPORATION 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 GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

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

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

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

Getting started

∫ Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling

fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation

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

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

– When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving

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

heads, etc. – When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. – During the rainy season.

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

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

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

∫ While operating

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

HDD may become damaged.)

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

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

∫ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the

display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

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

∫ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording. If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a Playlist (Video) will not increase the amount of time.)

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

VQT3N81

Control reference guide

Quick Start Guide



HDD

DVD

PLAY

REC

Recording indicator Playback

indicator

Recording/Playback indicator

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.













 









 

ヵヷ

ュンリヷユ

ヴユロユヤヵ

モヷ

ュユロユヵユ

ヴレリヱ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヴヵヰヱ

ヱモヶヴユチロリヷユチヵヷ

ヨ

ヤラモヱヵユン

ンユヤ

モヶュリヰヴヵモヵヶヴ

ヷヰロ

ヤラ

ヱモヨユ

ヴㄉㄐㄘヷㄊㄆㄘ

ヱンヰヨチチヤラユヤレ

リワヱヶヵ

ヴユロユヤヵ

ヴロヰヸチチヴユモンヤラ

ヱロモヺㄙヒハピ

ユヹリヵ

ュ

リ

ヶ

ユ

ョ

ヶ

ワ

ヤ

ヵ

リ

ヰ

ワチ

ヮ

ヰレ

ヮモワヶモロチヴレリヱ

ユヹヵチロリワレンユヤチヮヰュユ

ュリヴヱロモヺヵリヮユチヴロリヱ

ユ

ワヶ

ンユヵヶンワヰヱヵリヰワ

ノヒパㄔヌプパㄔ

ュリンユヤヵチヵヷチンユヤ





  

 





 



 

1 Turn the unit on (> 10)

2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] (> 19, 20)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

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

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (> 22, 47)

5 Basic operations for recording and play

[PAUSE LIVE TV] Pause the TV programme you are watching (> 39)

6 Show programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system (> 31)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 32)

8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 33, 42)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 42)

By using the OPTION button, you may access the various functions (Slideshow, Standby Settings, etc.) quickly and easily.

: Colour buttons

– for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (> 33, 36, 38) – for switching VIDEO/Playlists (> 53) – for switching PICTURE/Playlists (> 48) – for selecting character type when entering text (> 50) – for manual tuning settings (> 64) – for GUIDE Plus+ operations (> 31) – for deactivating timer programme (> 29)

; Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (> 20) ≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (> 20) ≥[EXT LINK] Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(> 26)

≥[¥ DIRECT TV REC] Direct TV recording (> 40)

< Select audio (> 32)

= Show status messages (> 70)

> Transmit the remote control signal

? Television operations (> 70)

Channel select/Change pages in the GUIDE Plus+ system

0, 31)

(> 2

A Show S

B Input select (AV1, AV2 or DV) (> 26, 27)

C Show Timer Recording screen (> 28)

D Exit the menu screen

E Show the GUIDE Plus+ screen (> 11 , 2 1)

F Show FUNCTION MENU window (> 39)

G Return to previous screen

H Create chapter (> 32)

I Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 32)

J Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 32)

K Skip the specified time (> 32)

L Show on-screen menu (> 60)

HOWVIEW screen (> 28)

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

The unit’s display

 

HDD

COPY

USB EXT

DVD



1 Disc indicator 2 Copying indicator 3 USB port indicator 4 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator 5 Timer recording indicator 6 Drive [HDD, DVD] indicator 7 Main display section indicator 8 Remote control visual feedback

This flashes when it is operated by the remote control.

VQT3N81

-L

REC

PLAY

9 Recording/Playback indicator

Main unit

Pull to flip down the front panel.

Select a function.

Selectable items are displayed on the right.

Select an item.

Press [OK].







 

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 10)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 Disc tray (> 18) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (> 27) 4 USB port (> 18) 5 Display (> 6) 6 Open/Close disc tray (> 18)

7 Remote control signal sensor (> 4) 8 Channel select (> 20) 9 Start recording (> 20)/Specify a time to stop recording (> 20) : Stop (> 20, 32) ; Start play (> 19)

Rear panel terminals (> 8, 9, 71)

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU Display





Guide

Quick Start

“FUNCTION MENU” automatically appears when you turn the power on. (When “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu) You can access the main function quickly and easily.

 

  



OK OK

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback

Recording Delete

Copy

Others Drive Select

RETURN

OK OK

Remain

Video Picture Music

30:00 SP

1 Playback

Video (> 19, 33) DivX (> 34) Picture (> 36) Music (> 35) Top Menu (> 19) Menu (> 19)

2 Recording

TV Guide (> 21) Timer Recording (> 21, 28) ShowView Record (> 28)

3 Delete

Video (> 22) Picture (> 47) Music (> 47)

4 Copy

Video (HDD to DVD) (> 52) Advanced Copy (> 53) Copy Music CD (> 58) Copy Music (> 58)

5 Others

Playlists (> 44, 48) Flexible Rec (> 25) DV Auto Rec (> 27) HDD Management (> 61) DVD Management (> 61) Setup (> 64)

6 Drive Select

HDD DVD USB

Note

If you do not need to display FUNCTION MENU when turning the unit on, set “FUNCTION MENU Display” to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 67).

Select when you wish to play back the contents.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

The screen or menu screen etc. will be displayed.

Select the recording method.

Select the title or file type you wish to delete. The DELETE Navigator screen will be displayed.

Select the copy method.

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

Change which drive is used.

VQT3N81

STEP 1 Connection

To the aerial Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(supplied)

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AC mains lead

(supplied)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (> 9)

To the aerial

Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AC mains lead

(supplied)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Digital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rear panel

21-pin Scart cable

“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup menu (> 68)

Cooling fan

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (> 9)

RF coaxial cable

(supplied)

Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.

Using a 21-pin Scart cable

≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (> 40). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (> 82).

Required setting

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your

dealer.

≥Refer to “Additional connections” (> 71) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

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

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

Approx. 0.3 W (“Power Save in Standby” is activated and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”.)]

[

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 67)

Connecting a television

1 2

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF OUT

(

DECODER/EXT

AV1 (TV)

OPTICAL

AV2

)

Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder

VHF/UHF

RF IN

AC IN

1 2

RF IN

RF OUT

VQT3N81

Required setting

(

DECODER/EXT

AV1 (TV)

AV2

)

OPTICAL

AC IN

DO NOT

Television

VCR

This unit

You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between this unit and your TV.

RF IN

RF OUT

AV1 (TV)

OPTICAL

AV2

(

DECODER/EXT

)

HDMI IN

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

This unit’s rear panel

Digital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Television’s rear panel

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following functions are available.

≥Download from the TV (> 40) ≥Direct TV Recording (> 40) ≥Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiver or

decoder

(In this case, make sure to switch the television input to “AV”.)

≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”

(> 67). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

RF IN

RF OUT

AV1 (TV)

OPTICAL

AV2

(

DECODER/EXT

)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI cable

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

Television’s rear panel

Receiver’s rear panel

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

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. ≥Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,

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

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). ≥When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [> 40, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

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

Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

”/Q Link)]

Guide

Quick Start

Required setting

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver

Note

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 82) and

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

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

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

VQT3N81

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

ンユヵヶンワヰヱヵリヰワ

ヴㄉㄐㄘヷㄊㄆㄘ

ヱンヰヨチチヤラユヤレ

ヴロヰヸチチヴユモンヤラ

ュンリヷユ

ヴユロユヤヵ

ヱモヨユ

ユヹリヵ

ヴレリヱ

ヵヷ

ヴヵヰヱ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヱロモヺㄙヒハピ

ュユロユヵユ

リワヱヶヵヴユロユヤヵ

モヷ

ヷヰロ

ヤラ

ヨ

ヶ

リ

ュ

ユ

ョ

ヶ

ワ

ヤ

ヵ

リ

ヰ

ワ

チ

ヮ

ユ

ワ

ヶ

ヰレ

ヱモヶヴユチロリヷユチヵヷ

ヤラモヱヵユン

ノヒパㄔヌプパㄔ

ヮモワヶモロチヴレリヱ

Numbered buttons



,,,

OPTION

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

When connecting to a television that has the VIERA Link or Q Link functions (> 40), downloading from the television starts.

Datenübernahme von TV

Übernahme der TV-Daten, bitte warten. RETURN: A

bbrechen

RETURN

You can download the tuning positions from the television for the channels in this unit’s channel coverage. This unit’s Auto Clock Setting function synchronizes the time when the TV channel that is broadcasting time and date information is tuned.

≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television

Länderauswahl

Deutschland

Italia Nederland Österreich

Andere

SELECT

RETURN

RETURN: verlassen OK: anwählen

Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [OK].

“Auto Setup” starts. This takes about 8 minutes.

Press [3, 4] to select “Ein”, “Aus” or “Zeitauswahl” and press [OK] when the “Energiesparmodus” setting menu appears.

VQT3N81

Energiesparmodus

Von

Minimiert Stromverbrauch im Standby-Modus durch Deaktivierung der Schnellstart-

CHANGE

funktion und AV2-Durchschleifen. Die Helligkeit der Anzeige wird auf

"Automatisch" eingestellt.

RETURN

Ein

Bis

:00

Ein (On): It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode

when the unit is in standby mode.

Aus (Off): It is possible to start quickly from the standby

mode. (Quick Start mode)

Zeitauswahl (On Timer):

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to set the start and stop time

and then press [OK].

≥“Energiesparmodus” is set to activate during the

setting time period.



GUIDE

RETURN

The features of the Power Save in Standby function when the unit is in standby mode are as below.

Energiesparmodus (Power Save in Standby)

Power consumption

Startup time Not Quick

Watching the picture (e.g. Pay TV) from the

Activated (

Zeitauswahl

Approx. 0.3 W

Ein

)

§1

§3

Deactivated

Approx. 9 W

Quick

Cannot do Can do

Aus

(

§2

device connected to AV2

§1

“Unit’s Display” is set to “Automatic” in the Setup menu. (> 67)

§2

It is possible to startup and start recording within several seconds. – Depending on the type of TV or the connected

terminal, it may take time to display the screen.

§3

When “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 69)

≥If the TV aspect setting screen appears on the television

TV Bildschirmformat

16:9-Breitbild-TV

4:3-TV

SELECT

RETURN

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

≥16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

≥Pan & Scan

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (> 82).

≥Letterbox

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (> 82)

Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [OK].

When television type and aspect is set, the GUIDE Plus+ setting screen appears.

Sendersuchlauf

Möchten Sie das GUIDE Plus+ System initialisieren ?

Ja Nein

SELECT

RETURN

(The above message also appears in countries where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available. However set up is not possible.)

≥If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press [2, 1] to select “Ja” and press [OK].

Proceed to “> 11, GUIDE Plus+ system settings, step 2”

≥If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system or if

you live in a country where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available (> 11, GUIDE Plus+ system)

Press [2, 1] to select “Nein” and press [OK].

Television picture appears. Set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (> 68).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (> 64)

∫ To restart setup (> 65)

∫

To change the on-screen menu language to English

1 While stopped, Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Weit. Funktionen” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Display” and press [1]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Sprachauswahl” and press [OK]. 6 Press [3, 4] to select “English” and press [OK]. 7 Press [EXIT].

)

GUIDE Plus+ system settings



If “No Data” appears (> 12, Editing programme lists, Reference)

GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+ system provides programme information from the host station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired programme from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programmes by displaying only the programmes in a certain category.

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:

Austria/Belgium/Germany/Italy/Luxembourg/ Netherlands/Switzerland

(As of March 2011) ≥This service may not be available in some areas in the above

countries.

≥There may be changes in the service areas.

Note

You will need to complete Channel reception settings (> 10) to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system. ≥The GUIDE Plus+ system setup will not work if the clock is not

set correctly.

≥The receipt of the GUIDE Plus+ system data is only possible

via the antenna input of this unit. The receipt of the GUIDE Plus+ data via externally connected satellite receivers or digital set-top boxes is not possible.

Visit following homepage for more information.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com

1 Press [GUIDE].

12.1. Wed 15:05

Postal Code

3 One of the following screens will appear

Confirm the message on the screen.

Landscape

11.8. Wed 15:05

11.8 Wed

15:05~16:05

Time:

ARD ZDF RTL SAT1

***06 PRO7 MDR

TIMER REC

RETURN

7th Heaven

15:00

Abenteuer...

Ta... ...

Derrick Das Familiengericht Richterin Barbara Sa... ...

7th Heaven

Abenteuerurlaub

+24 hours

info

GUIDE

GUIDE Plus+ download is completed.

11.8. Wed 15:05

No Host channel detected. Please refer to Operating Instructions.

Press OK to continue.

RETURN

GUIDE Plus+ system is not available. Check the host channel of your country. (> 13, Host Channel)

11.8. Wed 15:05

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander...

Gilmore...

No Data

Display Mode

Aktuell

OPTION

Prog. Type

PAGEPAGE+

...

Setup



Guide

Quick Start

Current Country: Germany

This unit downloads GUIDE Plus+ data several times a day. Clicking noise may be heard at that time.

0 9

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] or the numbered

buttons to enter the Postal Code of your location and press [OK].

11.8. Wed 15:05

It may take up to 2 hours to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

≥If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

≥If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [OK].

To download the GUIDE Plus+ data later (> 12, GUIDE Plus+ data download)

Setup

Yes

Do you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system? It may take time up to 2 hours.

RETURN

Data download was unsuccessful. Next download time slot will be at XX:XX.

Press OK to continue.

RETURN

To download GUIDE Plus+ data, turn off your unit at the time displayed on the screen or download the data manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu at that time. (> 13, Changing the settings)

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

≥For further information about operating the GUIDE Plus+

programme list, refer to “Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system”. (> 31)

Note

≥If your Postal Code changes, you can update this information later

in the Setup of the GUIDE Plus+ system (> 13, Changing the settings).

≥Depending on the region or language etc., the GUIDE Plus+

screen may be different to the actual screen.

VQT3N81

GUIDE Plus+ system settings

During download, “GUIDE” appears in the display of your unit.



Refer to the control reference on page 10.

GUIDE Plus+ data download

The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download.

There are 2 ways to download GUIDE Plus+ data.

– Download automatically when the unit is turned off. – Download manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu.

Download data automatically

≥The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded automatically when the unit

is turned off.

If you turn on the unit while “GUIDE” appears, the data update is interrupted.

≥If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer

recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority. To ensure the GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded, you can disable the timer recordings during data transmission. (> 13, left column, Night Download)

Download data manually

At the data transmission time, you can download the data manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu (> 13).

Note

≥Depending on when you set up this unit, it may take approximately

one day before you can display the television programme list.

≥The stations displayed in the television programme list are

determined according to geographical areas.

≥A station that is not registered in your area is not displayed in the

television programme list even if a signal can be received.

≥Once you have downloaded the programme list, reception of data

is required regularly to update and maintain the programme list.

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead during data download. ≥During data download, the HDD rotates and will make operating

sounds.

Editing programme lists

1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [OPTION].

11.8. Wed 15:05

Landscape

11.8 Wed

16:05~17:05

Time:

ARD

...

ZDF

RTL SAT1 RTL2

VOX

Die Abschl...

PRO7

RETURN

Gilmore girls

15:00

Abenteuer...

Ta...

Derrick Das Familiengericht Richterin Barbara Sa...

Detektiv

...

7th Heaven

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander...

Beyblade

Duel M...

Freunde...

Gilmore... S.O.S Style & ...

Setup Editor

Free Word Search

Yu-...

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Editor” and

press [OK].

11.8. Wed 15:05

Name

WDR

***04 ***05

ARD ZDF

***06

RETURN

On/Off

On On On BBC1 BBC1

Editor

Reference

TF1 On TF6 On FR6 ESPRT On Euros ARD

ARTE On

- - - -

Source

Tuner Tuner Tuner Tuner Tuner Tuner Tuner Tuner

PAGE+



4 Press [3, 4] to select the desired

“Name” and press [1].

You can also press [WXCH] to browse through the station list.

On/Off To select the stations to be displayed on the

Reference To set the appropriate Reference manually

programme list.

Only stations set to “On” are displayed in the GUIDE Plus+ list.

Press [3, 4] to change the “On/Off” settings and press [OK].

If “No Data” appears in the GUIDE Plus+ list for a station, this station is either not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ data or a GUIDE Plus+ Reference could not be clearly assigned (“----” appears in the Reference field of this station). In this case, set the appropriate Reference manually. You can also manually assign the appropriate Reference even if a station name was not recognized (e.g. ***06).

11.8. Wed 15:05

Landscape

11.8 Wed

15:05~16:05

Time:

ARD ZDF

RTL SAT1 ***06

PRO7

MDR

TIMER REC

RETURN

7th Heaven

15:00

Abenteuer...

Ta... ...

Derrick Das Familiengericht Richterin Barbara Sa... ...

7th Heaven

Abenteuerurlaub

+24 hours

GUIDE

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander...

Gilmore...

No Data

Display Mode

Aktuell

OPTION

Prog. Type

PAGEPAGE+

...



Press [3, 4] to change the “Reference” setting of the appropriate station and press [OK].

VQT3N81

Note

The station names in the Reference list can deviate from the station list.

Note

Changes in the station list in the Setup menu (> 64) of your unit will cause all Editor settings to return to the initial condition.

Changing the settings

You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list.

1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [OPTION].

11.8. Wed 15:05

Landscape

11.8 Wed

16:05~17:05

Time:

ARD ZDF

RTL SAT1 RTL2

VOX

PRO7

RETURN

Gilmore girls

15:00

Abenteuer...

Ta...

...

Derrick Das Familiengericht Richterin Barbara Sa...

Detektiv ...

7th Heaven

Die Abschl...

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander... Beyblade

Duel M...

Freunde...

Gilmore...

S.O.S Style & ...

Setup Editor

Free Word Search

Yu-...

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

12.1. Wed 15:05

Setup

Host Channel

It is not possible to receive GUIDE Plus+ data in all countries (@ below). Check whether the right Host Channel has been input.

List of Host Channel (As of March, 2011)

Country Host Channel Display of the Host

Germany Eurosport EUROS

Austria Eurosport EUROS

Italy MTV MTV

Netherlands Eurosport EUROS

≥To change the Host Channel manually @ left

Note

≥Which channels appear in the GUIDE Plus+ list depends on local

reception conditions. Sub-optimum reception quality can result in missing or incomplete GUIDE Plus+ data.

Channel

Guide

Quick Start

Postal Code

Host Channel

Data Download

Night Download

RETURN

XXXXX

EUROS

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

press [OK].

Postal Code

Host Channel

Data Download

Night Download

Note

≥Existing information can be lost by changing the Postal Code or

Host Channel.

≥Entry of the wrong Postal Code or Host channel can lead to the

receipt of wrong or no data.

≥To change the settings, release the unit from recording standby

(> 29).

To enter the Postal Code

The entry of the Postal Code is required to receive regional data.

1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] or the numbered buttons to

enter your Postal Code and press [OK].

To change the Host Channel manually

The GUIDE Plus+ System information is transferred via the Host Channel. The “Auto” setting is recommended. A Host Channel is then set by the system automatically.

1 Press [3, 4] to select the desired station and

press [OK].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. ≥The setting of the Host Channel can take some time.

≥To check the host channels of your country

@ right, Host Channel

To download GUIDE Plus+ data manually

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. The update can take approximately 2 hours. ≥For further information > 12, GUIDE Plus+ data

download

To select the priority during midnight

The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority.

On: Data Download

Timer recording does not start or is interrupted for data download.

Off: Timer programming

GUIDE Plus+ data will not be downloaded. After recording finishes, we recommend you to change this setting to “On”.

Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

VQT3N81

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Hard disk drive (HDD)

[HDD]

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

[-R] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

(Video only)

DVD-R DL

§4

[-R]DL] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

Logo Data that can

be recorded

and played

– Video

Still picture

Music Video

Still picture

§5

Video

Still picture

§5

Video – ≤≤

Rewritable Play on other

players

≤ – ≤≤≤

≤≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

– ≤ ≤

§1

aspect picture

Recording 16:9

Recording both M 1

§2

and M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts

–

(Either one)

–

(Either one)

Copy-once

§2

recording

(CPRM)

CPRM (> 82)

compatible

discs only.

§3

–

VQT3N81

DVD-RW

Video ≤≤ ≤

[-RW‹V›] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

– Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

[+R] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

+R DL

§4

– Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

[+R]DL] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

+RW

– Video ≤≤– (4:3 aspect)

[+RW]

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment (> 63). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

§2

For further information (> 23, Notes for recording)

§3

The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 66) is recorded.

§4

[-R]DL] [+R]DL] You cannot directly record to these discs (@ right).

§5

[-R] Videos and still pictures cannot be mixed on one disc.

≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is

necessary (> 62).

≥[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend

you create top menu (> 63).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate recording times” (> 24).

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (> 81) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

∫ Recording format

This unit records video in the following formats.

DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create Playlists (Video),

etc.

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

DVD-Video format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVDVideo. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

≥After finalising the disc, you can play the disc on DVD players and

other equipment.

+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

recorded.

≥After finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

Note

≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

–

[+RW] is not necessary (The default setting is “On”. > 65).

≥+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with

another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have

PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

≥You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the

discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a programme, the remainder is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

DVD-R DL +R DL

Second recordable layer

First recordable layer

(Inner section of the disc) (Outer section of the disc)

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

The available space

Titl e 1 Title 2

Playback direction

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses

DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

[-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder

≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (> 62) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

≥It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for

recording.

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

CD [CD]

– DivX/MP3/

DivX

/MP3/

JPEG

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

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

)

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

Video CD [VCD]

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

)

SVCD

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

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit

and not finalised (> 82).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format. ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” ≥DVD-Audio ≥Blu-ray, HD DVD ≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD

≥DVD-RAM with a cartridge (TYPE 1)

Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. (≤: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)

TV type Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

Multi-system TV PAL ≤

NTSC ≤

Yes /No

PAL TV PAL ≤

NTSC

§1

≤

(PAL60)

NTSC TV PAL –

NTSC

§1

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be shown correctly.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (> 67).

§2

≤

≥When playing back a disc or title recorded on the HDD, ensure that

you match the “TV System” setting to the disc or title (PAL or NTSC) (> 67).

Guide

Quick Start

VQT3N81

USB memory information

USB memories you can use on this unit

Compatible USB memories USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP

Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

Indicated in these instructions by [USB]

Data that can be played or copied (≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

File format DivX MP3 Still pictures (JPEG)

Playing

Copying to HDD – ≤≤

Instructions You can play DivX files recorded

DivX VOD contents recorded on USB memories cannot be played back. (> 35)

≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video recorded with the camera to

this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

Note

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

protocol:

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

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

CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.

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

≥UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported. ≥Depending on the sector size, some files may not work. ≥Only the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.

≤

with a computer onto the USB memory (> 34).

You can play and copy to HDD MP3 files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 35, 58).

≤≤

You can play and copy to HDD or DVD-RAM still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 36, 57).

VQT3N81

Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)

Root

Order of play

(folder=group)

(file=track)

Root

Order of play

002 Folder

003 Folder

004 Folder

Root

DivX

Playable media

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

§1

File format DivX

≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,

“.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of folders

Number of files

Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder)

Maximum number of files recognizable

Support version Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile V3.0.

Video – Number of stream: Up to 1 – Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DX50 –16 k 16 to 720 k 576 (25 fps)

16 k 16 to 720 k 480 (30 fps)

– Aspect Ratio: 10:11, 40:33, 16:11, 12:11, 1:1 Audio – Number of stream: Up to 8 – Format: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital – Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible. MPEG

multi is 2 ch conversion.

– Bitrate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3/MPEG),

32 kbps to 448 kbps (Dolby Digital)

– Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/

24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz (MP3/MPEG)/ 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz (Dolby Digital)

MP3

Playable media [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

File format MP3

≥Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

Number of folders (groups or albums)

Number of files (tracks)

Maximum number of folders (groups or albums) recognizable: 300 folders (groups or albums) (including the root folder)

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable

§2

: 3000 files (tracks)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling frequency

16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz

ID3 tags compatible ([HDD] [USB])

≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,

play may not be possible.

Still pictures (JPEG

§3

)

Playable media [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

File format File format: JPEG

≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Compatible pixels Between 34k34 and 6400k6400

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Number of

§4

folders

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders [HDD] [RAM] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders

§4

Number of files

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of files recognizable

§2

: 3000 files

[HDD] [RAM] This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files

MOTION JPEG

Not supported

PROGRESSIVE JPEG

§1

[USB] DivX VOD contents cannot be played back.

§2

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and other types of files is 4000.

§3

It may take a few moments for still pictures to display.

§4

When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.

§2

: 200 files

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats:

ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD-

R DL), but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files

(tracks) and/or folders (groups or albums) and some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is

displayed on a computer.

≥Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files

(tracks) and folders (groups or albums) may not play in the order you numbered them.

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format. ≥Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not be

played.

[HDD] [RAM] ≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§5

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries

§5

compliant (Content recorded on a

Association (JEITA).

∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

You can play Music files (MP3) and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

Structure of MP3 folders

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Structures of still picture folders

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

[RAM]

Folders can be created on other equipment.

These folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

≥If a folder name or file

name 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.

XXXX

JPEG

DCIM

001

003



.jpg

DCIM

XXXXX

001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

DCIM

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

XXXX



XXXXX

XXXX

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg



.jpg



.jpg



Guide

Quick Start

VQT3N81

Media handling (Disc/USB memory)

Insert label-up.

Inserting discs

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

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

Automatic drive select function

[DVD-V] [VCD]

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

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

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

automatically selected.

Note

≥When using DVD-RAM or DVD-R, remove the disc from the

cartridge. Cartridge discs cannot be used.

≥[RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side

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

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to

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

≥Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (> 34, 57).

Removing the USB memory

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

straight out.

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

be damaged.

Disc care

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

DO NOT

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

∫ Handling precautions

≥Be careful about scratches and dirt. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

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

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

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. ≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight. – In very dusty or humid areas. – Near a heater. – Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature

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

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

when you are not using them.

DO NOT

VQT3N81

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.

≥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.

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Basic operations



 OPEN/CLOSE



Numbered

buttons

Quick Start

Guide

Refer to “Advanced playback” (> 32) for detail information.

ヵヷ

DRIVE

SELECT

,,,

OPTION



ュンリヷユヴユロユヤヵ

モヶュリヰヴヵモヵヶヴ

ュユロユヵユ

ヴヵヰヱ

ンユヤ

モヷ

ヴレリヱ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヱモヶヴユチロリヷユチヵヷ

ヨ

ヤラモヱヵユン

ヷヰロ

ヤラ

ヱモヨユ

ヴㄉㄐㄘヷㄊㄆㄘ

ヱンヰヨチチヤラユヤレ

リワヱヶヵ

ヴユロユヤヵ

ヴロヰヸチチヴユモンヤラ

ヱロモヺㄙヒハピ

ユヹリヵ

ュ

リ

ヶ

ユ

ョ

ヶ

ワ

ヤ

ヰレ

ンユヵヶンワヰヱヵリヰワ

ヮモワヶモロチヴレリヱ

ノヒパㄔヌプパㄔ

ュリンユヤヵチヵヷチンユヤ

ユヹヵチロリワレンユヤチヮヰュユ

ュリヴヱロモヺヵリヮユチヴロリヱ

(PLAY)

ヵ

リ

ヰ

ワ

チ

ヮ

ユ

ワ

ヶ

RETURN

≥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.

≥When playing back a title recorded on HDD, ensure that you match

the “TV System” (PAL/NTSC) setting to the recorded title (> 67).

∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. ≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the menu

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

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] > [5] 15: [1] > [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Menu” and press [OK].

[VCD]

Press [RETURN ].

Note

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.

Basic

operations

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

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.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Play starts from the most recently recorded title. [DVD-V] [VCD] Play starts from the points specified by the disc.

[CD]

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Menu operation for other type of contents

≥DivX (> 34) ≥MP3(> 35) ≥Still pictures (JPEG) (> 36) ≥Music on HDD (> 38) ≥Music CD (> 38)

Note

≥During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby,

this unit cannot play discs that do not match the “TV System” (PAL/ NTSC) (> 67) setting. Set “TV System” to match the discs before playing them.

≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen,

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

VQT3N81

Recording television programmes

ンユヵヶンワヰヱヵリヰワ

ヴㄉㄐㄘヷㄊㄆㄘ

ヱンヰヨチチヤラユヤレ

ヴロヰヸチチヴユモンヤラ

ュンリヷユ

ヴユロユヤヵ

ヱモヨユ

ユヹリヵ

ュリンユヤヵチヵヷチンユヤ

ユヹヵチロリワレンユヤチヮヰュユ

ンユヤ

ュリヴヱロモヺヵリヮユチヴロリヱ

ヴレリヱ

ヴヵヰヱ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヱロモヺㄙヒハピ

ュユロユヵユ

リワヱヶヵヴユロユヤヵ

モヷ

ヷヰロ

ヤラ

ヨ

ヶ

リ

ュ

ユ

ョ

ヶ

ワ

ヤ

ヵ

リ

ヰ

ワ

チ

ヮ

ユ

ワ

ヶ

ヰレ

ヱモヶヴユチロリヷユチヵヷ

モヶュリヰヴヵモヵヶヴ

ヤラモヱヵユン

ノヒパㄔヌプパㄔ

ヮモワヶモロチヴレリヱ

Numbered buttons

HDDHDD

47:47

95:34

191:11

381:16

Recording Mode

Rec Mode Remain

HDD

Refer to “Notes for recording” recording”

(> 24)

for detail information.

(> 23)

and “Advanced

 OPEN/CLOSE





DRIVE

SELECT





REC



REC MODE

AUDIO

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

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.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:

e.g., 5: [0] @ [5]

15: [1] @ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 24)

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording.

≥You can record while the unit is in standby for timer

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

≥[HDD] [RAM] When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”

(> 65), you can change the audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

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

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to

complete recording management information after recording finishes.

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to finalise them (> 63). In order to play +RW on other players, we recommend you to create a top menu. (> 63)

≥[USB] It is not possible to record on a USB memory. ≥Video cannot be recorded to DVD-R discs with JPEG images

already recorded on them.

If a station broadcasts Teletext information

The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name if the station’s Title Page is correctly set (> 64).

Note

The unit may take some time in retrieving titles (up to 30 minutes) and may fail in some cases.

To specify a time to stop recording— One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

During recording

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

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

OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00 ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00 ,"" OFF 3:00 ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (> 21, 28) or while

using Flexible Recording (> 25).

≥This unit is turned to standby mode when this unit is not operated

for approximately 5 minutes after completing One Touch Recording, if “Auto Standby after OTR” is set to “On” in the Setup menu. (Default setting: “On”) (> 69)

To cancel

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

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

VQT3N81

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (> 66).

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

HDD

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten.

REC

Timer recording



Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDD Remain

TUE 17.08.10. 12:54:00

Mode

Stop Start Channel Date

VPS PDC

HDD DVD

17:00 16:00 24. 8. TUE SP OFF HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Fliege-Die Talkshow

The default setting for Germany and Austria is “ON”.

Timer icon

TUE 17.08.10. 12:56:00

Mode

Stop

VPS PDC

HDD DVD

HDD

Drive space

20:00

OFF

Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (> 29, Check, change or delete a programme).

Refer to “Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system” (> 31) and “Advanced timer recording” (> 28–30) for detail information.



,,,

ヵヷ

ュンリヷユヴユロユヤヵ

モヷ

ュユロユヵユ

ヴレリヱ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヴヵヰヱ

ヱモヶヴユチロリヷユチヵヷ

ヨ

ヤラモヱヵユン

ンユヤ

モヶュリヰヴヵモヵヶヴ

ヷヰロ

ヤラ

ヱモヨユ

ヴㄉㄐㄘヷㄊㄆㄘ

ヱンヰヨチチヤラユヤレ

リワヱヶヵ

ヴユロユヤヵ

ヴロヰヸチチヴユモンヤラ

ヱロモヺㄙヒハピ

ュ

リ

ヶ

ユ

ョ

ヶ

ワ

ヤ

ヰレ

ンユヵヶンワヰヱヵリヰワ

ヮモワヶモロチヴレリヱ

ノヒパㄔヌプパㄔ

ュリンユヤヵチヵヷチンユヤ

ユヹヵチロリワレンユヤチヮヰュユ

ュリヴヱロモヺヵリヮユチヴロリヱ

ユヹリヵ

ヵ

リ

ヰ

GUIDE

ワ

チ

ヮ

ユ

ワ

ヶ

Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make timer recordings

You can perform timer recordings by simply selecting the desired programme from the television programme list.

Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system

≥The television programme list is not displayed immediately after

purchasing this unit.

≥You must complete initial setup for the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system settings” (> 11) for more information.

1 Press [GUIDE].

17.8. Tue 15:05

Landscape

17.8. Tue

16:05~17:05

Time:

15:00

Ta...

ARD

...

ZDF

RTL SAT1 RTL2

VOX

Die Abschl...

PRO7

TIMER REC

RETURN

Gilmore girls

Abenteuer...

Derrick Das Familiengericht Richterin Barbara Sa...

Detektiv

...

7th Heaven

+24 hours

Info

GUIDE

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander...

Beyblade

Duel M...

Freunde...

Display Mode

OPTION

Yu-...

Gilmore...

S.O.S Style & ...

Prog. Type

PAGEPAGE+



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

programme.

3 Press [OK].

Basic

operations

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

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

≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit

the connections to this unit.

≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording

(> 14).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (> 68).

Note

≥The programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system

may not be correct. It is recommended to modify the start and end times to allow a margin of a few minutes. (> 28, right column, step 3)

4 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed.

Gilmore girls

15:30 16:00 16:30

Abenteuer...

rrick

Heute in ...

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

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings. Press [Í] to turn the unit off.

Note

≥If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (> 67), the GUIDE

Plus+ system cannot be used.

Fliege-Die Talkshow



Bianca-Wege...

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (> 29)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(> 29)

∫ Notes on timer recording (> 29)

VQT3N81

Deleting titles

ンユヵヶンワヰヱヵリヰワ

ヴㄉㄐㄘヷㄊㄆㄘ

ヱンヰヨチチヤラユヤレ

ヴロヰヸチチヴユモンヤラ

ュンリヷユ

ヴユロユヤヵ

ヱモヨユ

ユヹリヵ

ュリンユヤヵチヵヷチンユヤ

ユヹヵチロリワレンユヤチヮヰュユ

ンユヤ

ュリヴヱロモヺヵリヮユチヴロリヱ

ヴレリヱ

ヵヷ

ヴヵヰヱ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヱロモヺㄙヒハピ

ュユロユヵユ

リワヱヶヵヴユロユヤヵ

モヷ

ヷヰロ

ヤラ

ヨ

ヶ

リ

ュ

ユ

ョ

ヶ

ワ

ヤ

ヵ

リ

ヰ

ワ

チ

ヮ

ユ

ワ

ヶ

ヰレ

ヱモヶヴユチロリヷユチヵヷ

モヶュリヰヴヵモヵヶヴ

ヤラモヱヵユン

ノヒパㄔヌプパㄔ

ヮモワヶモロチヴレリヱ

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN



DELETE

, 

,,,



DRIVE

SELECT

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Video” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

10.10.

11.10. 2

VIDEO

PICTURE

MUSIC

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain

before proceeding.

≥You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (> 61, Setting the protection).

∫ Available disc space after deleting

≥[HDD] [RAM] The space deleted becomes available for recording.

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles

Titl e

......

Last title

recorded

≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the

last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does not increase even after

Available disc space increases after deleting

deleting

Available

disc space

RETURN

OPTION

Page 02/02

Select

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

and press [;].

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. ≥Press [;] again to cancel.

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu. ≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (> 42,

step 4).

5 Press [OK]. 6 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press

[OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

VQT3N81

Title Title

Title Deleted

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

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even

after the contents are deleted.

......

Later recorded titles

......

Last title

recorded

Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Available

disc space

Notes for recording

Advanced operations

Basic

operations



[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

[HDD]

When recording a bilingual programme

About the aspect when recording a programme

When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback. (> 32, Changing audio during play)

However in the following cases, select whether to record the main or secondary audio:

– Recording sound in LPCM (> 66, Audio Mode for

XP Recording)

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(> 66, Bilingual Audio Selection)

Hello

– “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The

default setting is “On”. > 65)

M1 M2

Hello

Hallo

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] If you record from external equipment

– Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to “Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic” > 65),

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”)

[HDD] [RAM] The programme will be recorded in the original

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”)

aspect.

the programme will be recorded in the original aspect used when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded with a different aspect, select the correct aspect

[+R] [+RW] The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

(“16:9” or “4:3”).

However, in the following cases, programme will be recorded in 4:3. [-R] [-RW‹V›] Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. > 65)

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 75X (> above) are necessary before recording to the HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Record to the HDD

); however, the audio and aspect settings

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

The selected audio only is recorded.

Advanced

operations

When recording the “One time only

It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (> 82) compatible DVD-RAM.

recording” broadcasts

≥“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They

are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

≥Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard. ≥You cannot copy a Playlist (Video) created from “One time only recording” titles.

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

≥It is not possible to record to both the HDD and the DVD drive simultaneously.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (> 63).

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

or copy.

You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (> 63).

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

HDD

Finalise



Play on other DVD equipment

CHG

EARCH

ENTER

L O V

Y PL A S I D

T OP MEN

URN

OFF

 /I 

DOUBLE RE-MASTER

CD SEQUENTIAL

D C IN 9 V

OPEN

D N

R OU

T A

A.SUR

REPE

T OR MOD

MONI

CTURE MODE I P

DISC

2 3 4 5

/   / 

DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP



OPEN / CLOSE

VQT3N81

Advanced recording

e.g. Disc recorded with Videos

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

Recording Mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-RW

§1

+RW

(4.7 GB)

XP (High picture quality recording mode)

SP (Standard

(160 GB) Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

35 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

70 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

+R DL (8.5 GB)

§3

recording mode)

LP (Long

140 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

FR (Flexible Recording

§4

Mode)

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP ( 6 hours )” in the Setup menu (> 65). The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6 hours )” than when using “EP ( 8 hours )”.

§3

You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying. [+R]DL] You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

§4

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

§4

279 hours

(209

hours§2)

279 hours maximum 8 hours

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

16 hours

maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min. Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

to LP mode.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP ( 8 hours )” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

Use “EP ( 6 hours )” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

[HDD]

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

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

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

[+R] [+RW]

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP ( 8 hours ) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. For example with a 90-minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.

≥When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc. ≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the disc now ?

SELECT

NoYe s

RETURN

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents—Format” (> 62)

VQT3N81

When removing a recorded disc

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment.

Finalise the disc so that it can be played on other DVD players. Note: Recording or Editing is not possible after finalising. This may take up to min.

∫ To finalise the disc

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.

≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it. ≥If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a

disc name, select “Top Menu” (> 63), “Auto-Play Select” (> 63) or “Disc Name” (> 61) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit. The disc cannot be played on other DVD players without finalising.

Flexible Recording

If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.

If you try to record a 90-minute programme in XP mode, only the first 60 minutes will fit on the disc and the 30-minute balance will not get recorded. ≥Another disc is necessary.

If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.

If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc perfectly.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

Necessary space for recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 hour 00 min.

Maximum rec. time

8 hour 00 min.

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording time in EP ( 8 hours ) mode.

Remaining time of recording

e.g., HDD

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when copying, to fit the disc space.

e.g., Recording a 90-minute programme to disc

5 When you want to start recording

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

≥Recording starts.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN ].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

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

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

HDD

REC 0:59

ARD

M 1 / M 2

L R

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Preparation

≥Select the channel or the external input to record. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec”

and press [OK].

4 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.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops

1 Press [∫]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].

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

≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press

[DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

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

and press [OK].

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 Press [∫]. 3 If the recording stop confirmation screen is displayed, press

[2, 1] to select “Yes” or “Stop Recording” and press [OK] to stop recording.

Note

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

Advanced

operations

VQT3N81

Recording broadcasts from external equipment

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

See also “Notes for recording” (> 23).

Making timer recordings on the television

(e.g., of digital broadcasts)

[HDD]

To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (> 40) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (> 8).

1 Make timer programming on the TV. 2 Turn off this unit.

The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV. ≥The titles are recorded to the HDD.

To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer programming

Preparation

≥Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to the

Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital/satellite receiver with a 21-pin Scart cable (> 71).

≥Set “AV2 Input” to match the connected equipment in the Setup

menu (> 68).

≥Set “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup

menu (> 68).

1 Make timer programming on the

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Note

≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the

unit’s display), recording from television does not start.

≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 43).

Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoder

Preparation

≥Connect a digital/satellite receiver or decoder to this unit’s input

terminals (> 8).

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (> 67).

≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have

PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “AV2”.

3 Press [EXT LINK].

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby. ≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

Note

≥This function does not work when “TV System” is set to “NTSC” in

the Setup menu (> 67).

≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Decoder”, EXT LINK is not

available (> 68).

≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. [HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 43).

≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the

unit’s display), the GUIDE Plus+ data cannot be downloaded.

≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, video

picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting (> 67).

≥During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is only

available from the drive performing the recording.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

3 Select the channel on the other

equipment.

4 Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK

external equipment.

HDD or DVD drive.

If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (> 18).

The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

VQT3N81

+ 58 hidden pages

Panasonic Diga DMR-EH545, DMR-EH53, DMR-EH63 Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual