Panasonic Diga DMR-EX77, Diga DMR-EX87 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX77

DMR-EX87

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of
DMR-EX77.

Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are
applicable to the DMR-EX87 model only.

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”.

Example:

2

2 ALL

3

5

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.

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

This DVD recorder is for viewing and
recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

[For]Germany[

Declaration of Conformity No. 4520,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX77)
Declaration of Conformity No. 4521,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX87)

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

Declaration of Conformity No. 4519,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX77)
Declaration of Conformity No. 4523,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX87)

Notice for DVB functions
≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial
broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

≥This unit has the capability for DVB

specifications. But future DVB services
cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia

Home Platform).

EG EC EC1

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CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥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.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

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.

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.

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Table of contents

Getting started

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 1

Linked operations with the TV

STEP 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TM

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . 18

Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

STEP 3

Set up to match your television

and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Viewing

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . 23

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 26

Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings

(Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

HOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . 30

Using S

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 31

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . 33

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Recording from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder . . 33
Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG). . . . 37

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Creating playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying SD Video from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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

Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 57

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 61

Selecting the background style—Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

—Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 62

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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

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

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

TV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reference

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

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

DMR-EX77 and DMR-EX87. Unless otherwise indicated,

illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMR-EX77 for

Germany.

[EX77] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX77 only.

[EX87] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX87 only.

[For]Germany[ : indicates features applicable in Germany.

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[ : indicates features applicable in

France, Italy and Spain.

≥Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to

the DMR-EX87 model only.

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

Getting

ViewingRecordingPlaying backEditingCopyingConvenient

Reference

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started

functions

HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Disc type

≥[EX77] 160 GB

[EX87] 250 GB

Logo –

Indicated in these
instructions by

Recording format

This is a recording format which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
≥You can delete unwanted par ts of a title, create playlists, etc.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Data that can be recorded
and played

Re-writable
Play on other players
Compatible with high

speed recording

§2

§3

Video

Still pictures

≤≤

– Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

– Up to 5X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (≤ : Can do, – : Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy

≤≤ [CPRM (➡ 84) compatible discs only.]

Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture

§4

§4

Creating and editing
playlists

≤≤

≤≤

≤≤

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

DVD Video Recording format

Video

Still pictures

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§1

DVD-R

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Logo

Indicated in these
instructions by

Recording format

This recording format is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

[-R] before finalisation [-R]DL] before finalisation [-RW‹V›] before finalisation

[DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Data that can be recorded
and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high
speed recording

§2

§3

Only after finalising the disc (➡ 62, 84).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 8X recording speed discs. Up to 6X recording speed discs.

Video Video Video

––≤

What you can do on this unit (≤ : Can do, – : Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture

§4

§4

Creating and editing
playlists

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66, Bilingual

–––

Audio Selection)]

≤≤≤

–––

DVD-R DL

§1

(dual layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a
DVD-R DL disc on this unit (

DVD-Video format

Only on DVD-R DL compatible
players after finalising the disc

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

(➡ 62, 84).

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

DVD-RW

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

➡

8)

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Only after finalising the disc

(➡ 62, 84).

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

(continued on the next page)

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(continued)

§1

Disc type

+R§1

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(double layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a
+R DL disc on this unit (

§5

Logo –––
Indicated in these

instructions by

[+R] before finalisation [+R]DL] before finalisation

[DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format

This is a format for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.

Recording format

Data that can be recorded
and played

Re-writable ––≤
Play on other players

Compatible with high
speed recording

§3

What you can do on this unit (≤ : Can do, – : Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture

§4

§4

Creating and editing playlists

§1

The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use discs that can only be used for

recording once.

§2

[RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

§3

The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.

§4

For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording)

[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 DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65).

§5

+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.

§6

You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches

and dirt.

≥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 record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.
≥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.)

Finalise

A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and
you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 62)

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 61)
Formatting permanently deletes all contents.

You can playback such discs recorded in this format 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.

Video Video Video

§2

Only after finalising the disc (➡ 62, 84).

Only on +R DL compatible players
after finalising the disc (➡ 62, 84).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 8X recording speed discs.

–––

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

–––

+R DL

aspect.)

+RW

➡

8)

[+RW]

Only on +RW compatible players.

Up to 4X recording speed discs.

§6

HDD, disc and card information

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

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.

∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 25)

DVD-R DL
+R DL

(Inner
section of the
disc)

When switching layers:
Video and audio may momentarily cut

Second recordable layer

The available
space

First recordable layer

Title 1

Title 2

Playback direction

(Outer section
of the disc)

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio ([EX87]) DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)

Logo

Indicated in
these
instructions by
Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music

.

Disc type DVD-R DVD-R DL CD Video CD SVCD

Logo –

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]

discs
≥Played on this unit

in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder

≥

You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording”
if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 61) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-

Video format and play it on this unit.

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

used for recording.

Indicated in
these
instructions by
Instructions

DivX, MP3, JPEG DivX, MP3, JPEG [CD]

§

≥DVD -R

≥DVD -R

≥DVD -R

with video

recorded in DivX

§

with music

recorded in MP3

§

with still
pictures recorded in
JPEG

≥DVD-R DL

video recorded in
DivX

≥DVD -R

music recorded in
MP3

≥DVD-R DL

DL§

§

with

with

§

with still

Recorded audio and
music (including CD-R/

§

)

RW

pictures recorded in
JPEG

DivX, MP3,

JPEG

≥CD-R and CD-

§

with

RW
video recorded
in DivX

≥CD-R and CD-

§

with

RW
music
recorded in
MP3

≥CD-R and CD-

§

with still

RW
pictures
recorded in

Recorded music and video
(including CD-R/RW

JPEG

§

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.

Regarding DVD-Audio [EX87]

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 84) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that
are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the
disc’s jacket for more information.

Discs that cannot be played Types of disc or title recorded on HDD

≥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 (➡ 84).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”
≥DVD - Aud i o ([EX77])
≥Blu-ray, HD DVD
≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD

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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

Multi-system TV

PAL TV

NTSC TV

§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” (➡ 72).

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

match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➡ 72).

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L ≤

NTSC ≤

PA L ≤

NTSC

PA L –

NTSC

[VCD]

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Cards you can use on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)
miniSD Card

§

MultiMediaCard

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

Indicated in these instructions
by

Data that can be recorded and
played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD Card slot.

[SD]

Still pictures
Video (SD Video)

§

A miniSD card adaptor included with the miniSD card is necessary.

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 40, 56).
≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

(➡ 55)

≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD Card.

Suitable SD Cards

≥When using 4 GB SD Memory Cards, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be used.
≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This site is in English only.)

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

may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 61, 84).

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards

in FAT 32 format.

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

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

≥This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD Card.
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD Card.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

HDD, disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

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

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

§

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

§

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).
≥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.

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX

SD_VIDEO

PRG¢¢¢

MGR_INFO

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

(MPEG2 folder)

MOV

¢¢¢

.MOD

MOV

¢¢¢

.MOI

¢¢¢

.PGI

PRG

(MPEG2 information folder)

§

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Important notes for recording

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Selecting Audio for
Recording

About the aspect when
recording a programme

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

Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital
broadcast only):

Hello

Hola Hallo

You can select the audio language when receiving
audio in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio”
appears at the bottom of digital channel information
display (➡ 23)].
However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

Bilingual broadcasts (Analogue broadcast only):

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before
recording

(➡ 66, Bilingual Audio Selection)

(➡ 36, 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)

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

➡

default setting is “On”.

M1

Hello

M2

Hallo

65)

If you record from external
equipment
–Select both “M 1” and “M 2”

If you record from external equipment

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

on the external equipment.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]
Recordings will be made using the “Aspect for

Recording” in the Setup menu. (The default setting is

[+R] [+RW]

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

“4:3” ➡ 65)

However, in the following case, 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.

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

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

§

); however, the audio and aspect settings

Select the audio that you
want to record in “DVB
Multi Audio” in the on­screen menu (➡ 43).

M1

Hello

The selected
audio only is
recorded.

When recording the
“One time only
recording”

broadcasts

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 (➡ 84) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[HDD]

≥“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 created from “One time only recording” titles.

Playing the disc on
other DVD players

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (➡ 62).

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.

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≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.

Recording to DVD-R DL

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

HDD

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Play on other DVD equipment

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or
saving recorded content to a disc.

∫ 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 HDD has been automatically entered energy save mode (➡ below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.

This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫ Setup precautions

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

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is 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
will not increase the amount of time.)

Important notes for recording/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

∫ The HDD automatically enters energy save mode

The HDD has been automatically entered energy save mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be entered energy save mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the
disc tray.)

≥While in energy save mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.
≥When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the energy save mode.

∫ 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).

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

∫ Handling precautions

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

warping and 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 expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

or cartridges when you are not using them.

DO NOT

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.

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 about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E ([For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[)
≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the

region.

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[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.

DO NOT

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of March 2007. These may be subject to change.)

∏

[For]Germany[

(N2QAYB000128)

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

(N2QAYB000129)

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

2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video

cable

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or shor t circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

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

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

20

30

20

30

7 m directly in front of the unit

Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The remote control information

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Control reference guide

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDIO

STTL

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
[For]Germany[ 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20)

>

DVD

1

2

3

4

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

SKIP

TV

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6

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SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

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DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

J
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2 Select drive HDD, DVD or SD (➡ 24, 34, 40)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles or still pictures (➡ 50)
5 Basic operations for recording and play
6 Show digital channel information (➡ 23)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/status messages (➡ 43)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 36)
8 Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 34, 35, 44)
9 Show OPTION menu (➡ 44)

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

: Use Colour buttons according to on-screen instructions.

“Red” button for TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/Timer Recording screen
(➡ 31)/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 34)/Edit Profiles screen (➡ 69)/
DVB Manual Tuning screen (➡ 70)/Analogue Manual Tuning
screen (➡ 71)
“Green” button for TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/DIRECT NAVIGATOR
(➡ 40)/Edit Profiles screen (➡ 69)
“Yellow” button for TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/Edit Profiles screen
(➡ 69)
“Blue” button for digital channel information (➡ 23)/TV Guide
screen (➡ 29)/Timer Recording screen (➡ 30)/Edit Profiles
screen (➡ 69)

; Recording functions

[¥ REC] Start recording (➡ 24)
[REC MODE] Change recording mode (➡ 24)
[EXT LINK] Linked timer recordings with external equipment

➡ 33)

(
[¥ DIRECT TV REC] Direct TV recording (➡ 18)

< Select audio (Analogue broadcast only)(➡ 36)
=[For]Germany] Start Flexible Recording (➡ 27)

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

Show subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast
programme has subtitles.)(➡ 23)

> Transmit the remote control signal
? Television operations (➡ 21)
@ Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system

(➡ 24, 29)

A Show S
B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) (➡ 33, 58)
C Show Timer Recording screen (➡ 30)
D Exit the menu screen
E Show the TV Guide screen (➡ 28)
F Show FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 63)

G Return to previous screen
H Create chapter (➡ 36)
I Skip approx. 30 seconds forward (➡ 36)
J Skip the specified time (➡ 36)
K Show on-screen menu (➡ 42)

HOWVIEW screen (➡ 30)

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

Menu for disc playback and switching audio (Digital broadcast)
etc.

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Main unit

REC

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



Opening the front panel

Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and
press down to flip open the front panel.

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20)

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 (➡ 24, 34)
3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 58)
4 SD Card slot (➡ below)
5 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 16, 58)
6 Display (➡ below)











OPEN/CLOSE

REC









7 Channel select (➡ 24)
8 Stop (➡ 24, 35)
9 Start play (➡ 34)
: Start recording (➡ 24)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 26)
; Open/close disc tray (➡ 24, 34)
< Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14–17)

Inserting, Removing the SD Card

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

≥Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.
≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7).

Inserting the card Removing the card

Control reference guide

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

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

Automatic drive select function

≥If you insert an SD Card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the SD drive

(➡ 40, 56).
If you remove an SD Card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

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

ADAPTER

1

Press on the centre of
the card.

Pull it straight out.

2

The unit’s display

1

2

3

4

5

REC

6

PLAY

89

1 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide data.

2 Copying indicator
3 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator

Recording

4

indicator

Playback
indicator

REC

PLAY

:

Recording/
Playback indicator

REC

PLAY

7

5 Timer recording indicator
6 SD Card slot indicator
7 Disc indicator

8 Drive HDD, DVD or SD indicator
9 Main display section indicator
: Recording mode indicator

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STEP

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

1Connection

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables

Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may
appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.

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 (➡ 18).
≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 85).

[Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 67)

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥

Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–D. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer.

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. 2 W (Power Save mode)]

When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does not work.

A

To the aerial

Aerial
cable

1

RF coaxial
cable

(included)

B

To the aerial

4

2

Connecting a television

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

AV

RF coaxial

2

2

cable

(included)

3

Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

PB

PR

AV2 (EXT)

AV1
(TV)

Connecting a television and VCR

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

AV

Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart
terminal (➡ 16, 17)

5

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable

Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(➡ 16, 17)

Cooling fan

OUT

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Cooling fan

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

4

AC IN

6

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

PB

PR

RF coaxial cable

2

(included)

1

Aerial cable

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

[Required]setting]

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“AV2 Connection ([For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[)” and
“AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 68)

AV1
(TV)

AV2 (EXT)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

DO NOT

Television

3

21-pin Scart
cable

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

AV

be shown correctly.

VCR’s
rear panel

VCR

This unit

≥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.

§

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

Information about the Decoder is for France, Italy and Spain only.

C

Connecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder

§

To the aerial

Aerial
cable

1

2

2

RF coaxial
cable

(included)

Digital satellite receiver
or analogue decoder’s
rear panel

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

21-pin Scart cable

§

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

To household mains socket

AV

Connecting a terminal other

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(➡ 16, 17)

AC mains lead

3

Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable

Y

PB

PR

AV2 (EXT)

AV1
(TV)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

(included)

5

AC IN

STEP 1 Connection

This unit’s rear panel

4

[Required]setting]
“AV2 Connection ([For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[)” and
“AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 68)

AV

D

To the aerial

5

2

1

VCR’s rear
panel

Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF coaxial cable

(included)

2

Aerial cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF
IN

RF
OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Television’s rear panel

Y

PB

UDIO OU

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PR

OPTICAL

DIGI

AL

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV

Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(➡ 16, 17)

6

Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable

AV1
(TV)

AV2 (EXT)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

21-pin Scart cable

3

AV

AV

4

AV

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

Digital satellite receiver
or analogue decoder’s
rear panel

§

7

§

[Required]setting]
“AV2 Connection ([For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[)” and “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 68)

Connect the unit directly to the television (➡ 14, [B] )

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STEP 1 Connection

OUT

AV O

OUT

AV O

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTOUT

OUT

Other connections

§

Leave “Yellow” unconnected.

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or
S VIDEO terminals

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Television’s rear panel Television’s rear panel

AUDI O IN

R L

Red White Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

IN

Audio/Video cable

(included)

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

VIDEO

IN

S VIDEO

§

§

IN

S Video
cable

Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or
S VIDEO terminals

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO
terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

This unit’s front panel

Yellow White Red

Audio/Video cable

(included)

This unit’s front panel

White Red

§

§

S Video
cable

Red White Yellow

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

Red White

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Television’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Red White

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

§

Audio/Video
cable

§

(included)

S VIDEOVIDEO

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB

PR

Component Video
cable

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

PB

PR

AV2 (EXT)

AV1
(TV)

This unit’s rear panel

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal

≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an

amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

[Required]setting]

“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 66)

≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an Optical digital

audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you
can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting
“Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (➡ 67).
In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the
television.

≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),

check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥[EX87] Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels

when playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

VCR’s rear panel

OUT

Red White

R L

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VCR’s rear panel

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output (➡ 85) and provide a purer picture than the S
VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)

Use component output with progressive “Off” (The default setting
➡ 67), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive
output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system
televisions using PAL mode.

CRT

DO NOT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

This unit

Progressive output

For progressive output (➡ 21)

∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when
connecting.

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This unit’s rear panel

OPTICAL

DIGI

AL

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Insert fully, with
this side facing
up.

Y

PB

PR

AV2 (EXT)

Audio cable

Red White

AV1
(TV)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

This unit’s rear panel

S VIDEOVIDEO

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

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.
≥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. [➡ 18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

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

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

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television

TM

”/Q Link)]

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following

AV

HDMI IN

Television’s
rear panel

functions are available.

≥Direct TV Recording (➡ 18)
≥Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver or

analogue decoder

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

[Required\setting]

≥Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 67).

(The default setting is “On”.)

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

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

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

HDMI cable

Y

PB

PR

AV2 (EXT)

AV1
(TV)

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

21-pin Scart cable

AV

Digital satellite receiver or analogue
decoder’s

§1

rear panel

[Note]

≥[EX87] If connecting to a TV incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) (➡ 84), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be

output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables (red, white) or the 21-pin Scart cable

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 84) and output

as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

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

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

§1

Information about the Decoder is for France, Italy and Spain only.

§2

Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

§2

to the corresponding terminals.

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

➡ above

[Required]setting] ➡ above

[Note]

≥[EX87] If connecting to a receiver incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) (➡ 84), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot

be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the receiver with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red, white).

Television’s rear panel

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

HDMI IN

Receiver’s rear
panel

HDMI OUT

HDMI cable

Y

PB

AV1
(TV)

AV2 (EXT)

PR

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link

You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link.

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that
offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV
(VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this
function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
See the operating instructions for connected equipment for
operational details.

≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that
we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be
guaranteed.

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February,

2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This
standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI
equipment.

Preparation

1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable
(➡ 17).

2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 67). (The default setting is “On”.)

3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment
(e.g., TV).

≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”,

set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.

4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this
unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI
Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat
this procedure.

“HDAVI ControlTM”

What is Q Link?

Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of
this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by
connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scar t cable.

Preparation

≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

(➡ 14).

For your reference

The following systems from other manufacturers have similar
function to Q Link from Panasonic.
For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult
your dealer.

≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)

/Q Link)

What you can do with “HDAVI Control” and Q Link

Download from the TV

[Q]Link]

(When the TV is on)

Easy playback

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

(When the TV is off)

Power on link

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

Power off link

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

Direct TV Recording

[Q]Link]

§1

This button is available only when this unit is on.

§2

When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents

from where playback started.
In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.

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[Note]

≥These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

18

≥About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV
to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as
on the TV.

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to
HDMI input mode (
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [FUNCTION MENU]
[PROG/CHECK] etc.

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and
displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [FUNCTION MENU]
[PROG/CHECK] etc.

≥[DVD-A] ([EX87]) [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] SVCD and MP3

The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is
automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU screen, the status message, or the on­screen menu is displayed during playback or when the unit set to a timer recording.
Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time in the
following conditions:

–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording,
–when copying,
–when finalising, etc.

≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,

the receiver will also turn off.

This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV.
≥When the TV is in the HDMI input mode, this function is not available. Switch to other mode except for the

HDMI input mode and use Direct TV Recording.

≥When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV

Recording, the Direct TV Recording stops.

≥However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.
Preparation

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

The selected drive lights up on the unit’s display.

≥If you selected the DVD drive

Insert a disc. (➡ 24)

Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[VIERA]Link]

§1

§1

) or AV input mode (

, [1](PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],

, [1](PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],

[Q]Link]

) and the TV displays the corresponding action.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.
You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.
Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.

Using the FUNCTION
MENU window to
operate this unit

[VIERA]Link]

Using the OPTION
menu window to
operate this unit

[VIERA]Link]

Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV.

1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window using the TV remote control.

≥If this unit is set to standby mode, it will automatically turn on.

2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV

remote control, and press [OK].

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (➡ below) and display the Top
Menu for DVD-Video.

1 Press [OPTION].

e,g.,

Control Panel

FUNCTION MENU

Top Menu

Menu

Drive Select

OK

RETURN

[Note]

You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top Menu
for DVD-Video is displayed and while DVD-Video is
copying.

2 Select an item then press [OK].

Control Panel Control Panel is

FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU

Top Menu [DVD-V] Top menu is displayed

Menu [DVD-V] Menu is displayed

Drive Select Select the HDD, DVD or

Rotate RIGHT
(JPEG)

Rotate LEFT
(JPEG)

Zoom in (JPEG) Enlarge or shrink the still
Zoom out (JPEG)

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

OK

RETURN

Remain

30:00 SP

About the FUNCTION MENU
window (➡ 63).

displayed (➡ below).

window is displayed
(➡ above).

(➡ 35).

(➡ 35).

SD drive

Rotate the still picture
(➡ 41).

picture (➡ 41).

”/Q Link)

TM

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Using the Control
Panel

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote
control.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit” (➡ above).

The Control Panel is displayed (➡ right).
≥While playing a title or DVD-Video, etc.

–[3]: Pause, [4]: Stop, [2]: Search backward, [1]: Search forward, [OK]:

Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.

≥While playing still pictures

–[4]: Stop, [2]: View previous picture, [1]: View next picture, [EXIT]: Exit

the screen.

∫ When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode

Press [Í DVD] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.

∫ When not using “HDAVI Control”

Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➡ 67).

Control Panel

Pause

Search

Play

Stop

Exit

Search

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STEP

Í DVD

3,4,2,1

OK

2Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

≥DVB Auto-Setup starts.

DVD

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

SKIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

TV

Í

AV

2
54
8
0

PAU SE

D

I

U

G

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

EXT LINK

REC MODE

CH

3
6

ShowView

9

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

E

F

U

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

VOL

PAG E

CH

EXIT

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV
channels will be located and stored ready for use.
This takes about 5 minutes.

DVB Auto-Setup

Bitte warten! Kan 5 69

Prog. QualitätKanal Sender Name Net ID TS ID

352

ABC

1

354

2

ABC 2

RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

12302
12302

12289
1228999

When DVB Auto-Setup is completed, analogue Auto-Setup
starts. This takes about 8 minutes.
≥If you would like to add new TV channels, set them

manually (➡ 69).

≥When the channel could not be received properly, adjust

the position and direction of the aerial.
[For]Germany[ When using an indoor antenna,
–make sure that there is nothing causing interference.
–switch “Active Antenna” to “On” in the Setup menu

(➡ 68).

Then repeat the Auto Setup (➡ 72).

Autom. Einstellung

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

≥Country setting screen appears on the television.

Country

France

España

Italia

SELECT

OK

RETURN

RETURN: leave OK: access

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

Only the Auto setup screens are displayed in German in the
operating instructions. After completing step 3, change the
on-screen display to English in the following steps.

1 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].

Kan 4

Suche analoge Sender, bitte warten.
RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

After analogue Auto-Setup is complete, TV aspect setting
screen appears.

TV Bildschirmformat

16:9-Breitbild-TV

4:3-TV

SELECT

OK

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

RETURN

≥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 (➡ 85).

≥Letterbox:When connected to a 4:3 aspect television.

Widescreen picture is shown in
the letterbox style (➡ 85).

3 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect

and press [OK].

When television type and aspect is set, television picture
appears. Set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

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∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ 73).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 70, 71)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 72)

STEP

CH

PAGE

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

Numbered
buttons

3,4,2,1

3 Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD

OK

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

N

T

C

E

OPTION

REC

SKIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

R

I

D

TV

Í

AV

2
54
8
0

PAU SE

D

I

U

G

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

CH

3
6

ShowView

9

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

E

F

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

VOL

PAG E

CH

EXIT

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

TV operation
buttons

EXIT

FUNCTION
MENU

RETURN

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ 85).

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

OK

RETURN

Remain

70:00 SP

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

OK

RETURN

30:00 SP

Remain

Timer Recording

ShowView Record
Advanced Copy

Playlists
Flexible Rec
DV Auto Rec

Setup
HDD Management

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc
Picture
Sound

Display

Connection
Others

TV Aspect 16:9

Progressive

HDMI Settings

AV2 Settnigs
Active Antenna

SELECT

Off
PALTV System

VideoAV1 Output

Off

TAB

RETURN

OK

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [OK].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc
Picture
Sound

Display

Connection
Others

SELECT

OK

Progressive

On

Off

RETURN

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press

[OK].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or

a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive
compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off
“Progressive” if this occurs (➡ 43).

≥Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without
component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➡ 67).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Television operation

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

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc
Picture

Sound

Display

Connection
Others

Edit Profiles
Auto-Setup Restart
Settings for Digital Services
Settings for Analogue Services

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

DVD

TV

Í

Turn TV on/off

Input select

DRIVE
SELECT

1

Í

VOL

CH

AV

PAG E

3

2
54

CH

6

Vo lu me

Channel
Select

1 Point the remote control at the television

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

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

(Continued on the next page)

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings/STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

Setup

Tun in g

Remote Control

Press “n” and “OK” together
for more than 5 seconds on the remote
control.

Disc
Picture

(continued)

Refer to the control reference on page 21.

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code Brand Code

Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28
AIWA 35 MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47
AKAI 27/30 MIVAR 24
BEJING 33 NEC 36
BEKO 05/71/72/73/74NOBLEX 33

BENQ 58/59 NOKIA 25/26/27/

BP 09 NORDMENDE 10
BRANDT 10/15 OLEVIA 45
BUSH 05 ONWA 30/39/70
CENTREX 66 ORION 05
CHANGHONG 69 PEONY 46/69
CURTIS 05 PHILCO 41/48/64
DAEWOO 64/65 PHILIPS 05/06/46
DESMET 05 PHONOLA 05
DUAL 05 PIONEER 37/38
ELEMIS 05 PROVIEW 52
FERGUSON 10/34 PYE 05
FINLUX 61 RADIOLA 05
FISHER 21 SABA 10
FUJITSU 53 SALORA 26
FUNAI 63/67 SAMSUNG 32/42/43/

GOLDSTAR 05/50/51 SANSUI 05
GOODMANS 05 SANYO 21/54/55/56
GRADIENTE 36 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30
GRUNDIG 09 SEG 05/69/75/

HIKONA 52 SELECO 05/25
HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41SHARP 18

INNO HIT 05 SIEMENS 09
IRRADIO 30 SINUDYNE 05
ITT 25 SONY 08
JINGXING 49 TCL 31/33/66/

JVC 17/30/39/70 TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/

KDS 52 TEVION 52
KOLIN 45 TEX ONDA 52
KONKA 62 THOMSON 10/15/44
LG 05/50/51 TOSHIBA 16/57
LOEWE 07/46 WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE

MAG 52 YA MA H A 18/41

60/61

65/68

76/77/78

67/69

13/14

05

2 Test by turning on the television and

changing channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

correct operation.

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for

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

When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products
close together.

Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD

1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press
[OK].

To change the code on the remote control

7 While pressing [OK], press and hold

the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for
more than 5 seconds.

8 Press [OK].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡ step 7).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main
unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(➡ step 7).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

[Note]

If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the one
that allows correct operation.

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Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

F

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C

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M

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D

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G

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PLAY/x1.3

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

ShowView

CH

PAG E

SELECT

INPUT

0

9

8

7

6

54

3

2

1

CH

AV

Í

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

Í

DVD

VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OK

OPTION

F Rec

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDIO

STTL

2

[For]Germany[

2

3

Numbered
buttons

STATUS

3,4,2,1
OK

“Blue”

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

STTL

This unit is a DVD recorder with an integrated DVB tuner. This
means that you can receive and record both analogue and
terrestrial digital channels without having to connect an additional
DVB receiving unit.

Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the station, digital channel information
appears automatically (terrestrial digital channels only).
Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,
and then followed by analogue channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

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

∫To select audio

You can select audio from multiple channels when the unit
receives multi-channel broadcast (➡ 43, DVB Multi Audio).

∫To show subtitles [For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

≥When “Subtitle” appears in digital channel information

–Press [STTL ]. When there are multiple languages,

select the subtitle (➡ 43, DVB Subtitle).
Press again to hide.

RECREC

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

3

Only “D” is displayed
when receiving digital
broadcasts.

∫If New service message appears

When a new DVB channel is added this unit will be informed
automatically. Then the confirmation message appears. If you
select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts (all channel
settings and all created profiles are deleted. The timer
recording programmes are also cancelled.).

New Service

A New DVB Service has been found.
Start DVB Auto-Setup.
Selecting DVB Auto-Setup will delete
current Profile settings and all Timer Programmes.

NoYes

RETURN

OK

The display/hide setting can be changed (➡ 67, New Service
Messages).

[Note] (Digital broadcast only)

≥This unit can receive Standard Definition (SD) broadcasts, but is

unable to receive High Definition (HD) broadcasts.

≥This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid

services.

≥[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[ Programmes are recorded with subtitles

when you record them with the subtitles on.

≥[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[ You cannot switch subtitles during timer

recording.

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information
screen.

Programme name

Channel

352 ABC2

ABC News

19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted

Progress of the
current
programme

During scrambled broadcasting
(Cannot be viewed with this unit.)

Broadcast time

To switch information of the current programme and the next
programme

Press [2, 1].

To select the information for other stations

Press [3, 4].
≥Press [OK] to watch the selected station.

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

≥Signal Quality

No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not being received.
Bad Signal: Due to poor signal conditions, etc., the digital broadcast

signal has been interrupted.

No Service: No broadcasts are currently available.

If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check the
following:

≥Adjust the position and direction of the aerial.
≥Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

broadcasting.

∫ To change the profile to easily select one of your

favourite channels (➡ 69)

You can press the “Blue” button to change the profile (e.g., TV,
Radio, Edit Profiles screen) and then press [3, 4] to select the
channel.

∫ To change the length of time digital channel

information is displayed

You can change the length of time digital channel information
(➡ 67, On-Screen Messages).

[Note]

≥By following the information sent from the station, you can check

the programme information.

≥If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is

not being received correctly, digital channel information is also
recorded and will remain visible during playback.

Signal Quality

Station

(➡ below)

Name

No Signal

Multi Audio

NOW

Current time

All Services

18:53

Change Profile

info

Subtitle

Subtitle (➡ left).

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel
sound (➡ 43, DVB Multi Audio)

again (only when “info ” is displayed).

Profile

Change the
profile
(➡ below).

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control/Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

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Recording television programmes

2

DVD

1

Numbered
buttons

3,4,2,1

OK

AUDIO

∫

5

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

AUDIO

SKIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

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A

N

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Í

AV

2
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CHAPTER

REC MODE

F Rec

DISPLAY

CH

3
6
9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

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CREATE

EXT LINK

VOL

PAG E

CH

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

3

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).

Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of
broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to
record.

≥[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a

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

≥[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (➡ 62).

Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.

≥[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[ When recording a digital broadcast,

select the subtitle you want to record with “DVB Subtitle” in the on­screen menu (➡ 43). However, this cannot be switched after
recording.

≥When recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that

is not being received correctly, the digital channel information
(➡ 23) is also recorded.

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video 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.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up.

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Insert label-up with the
arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge
set to “PROTECT” (➡ 60, Cartridge-protection)]
[DVD-A] ([EX87]) [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

∫

5

≥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.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,
and then followed by analogue channels.

Only “D” is displayed

RECREC

3

when receiving digital
broadcasts.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

;

115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

4

RECREC

≥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.

REC

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

recording.

≥You can record while the unit is 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] (Analogue broadcast only) 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 (➡ 62).

[Note]

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

Quick Start (➡ 68)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display

(When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT
VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals)
From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in
about 1 second after the REC button is pressed. If the GUIDE
button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program
Guide (EPG) displays in less than 1 second. (Quick Start Mode)

≥“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.
≥Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it may

take time to display the screen.

[Note]

Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM.

–You want to make other operations.
–The clock has not been set.

Remaining time
on the disc

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.)

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R

Recording Mode

[EX77]

(160 GB)

[EX87]

(250 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

§1

+R

+RW

DVD-R DL

(4.7 GB)

(8.5 GB)

§3

+R DL

§3

(8.5 GB)

XP (High picture
quality recording

36 hours 55 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

mode)

SP (Standard
recording mode)

LP (Long
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

70 hours 111 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

138 hours 222 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

§4

284 hours

hours§2)

(212

284 hours
maximum

443 hours

(333 hours§2)

443 hours
maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

for one side

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min.

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

Approximately

to LP mode.

discs.

≥[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 500 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.

Recording television programmes

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.

RECREC

Disc Insertion/Ejection

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

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 61)

NoYes

RETURN

OK

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

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.

∫ 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” (➡ 62), “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 62) or
“Disc Name” (➡ 60) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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Recording television programmes

DVD

TV

Í

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SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

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CREATE

CHAPTER

EXT LINK

DISPLAY

PAG E

CH

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

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N

M

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N

U

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

DRIVE
SELECT

Numbered
buttons

STATUS

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

OK

[For]Germany]

F Rec

DRIVE
SELECT

DELETE

∫

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

∫

1

¥ REC

1

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[

FUNCTION
MENU

RETURN

Recording settings for High Speed
Copy

When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set “Rec
for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.
(The default setting is “On”.
However, some restrictions apply:

Refer to the “Selecting Audio for Recording” and “About the
aspect when recording a programme” for more information (➡ 8).

[Note]

If you do not intend to copy titles in high speed mode to DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”.

➡

65)

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 (➡ 28) or while using

Flexible Recording (➡ 27).

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

reached.

To cancel

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

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

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Flexible Recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

(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

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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

and the 30 minute balance will not
get recorded.
≥Another disc is necessary.

However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

5 When you want to start recording

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

≥Recording starts.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

the display.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS ].

Remaining
time of
recording

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.

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].

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 0:59

1 ARD

ABC1

L R

XP

SP
LP
EP

Recording television programmes

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

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

1 [For]Germany]

While stopped

Press [F Rec].

(➡ Go to step 4)

[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain]

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

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

and press [OK].

Maximum recording time

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

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.

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 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3 Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

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

[Note]

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

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