Panasonic Diga DMR-EX88 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX88

DMR-EX78

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of DMR-EX78 for Germany unless otherwise indicated.

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

Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 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 ALL

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.

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

TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does not support analogue broadcasts.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) Declaration of Conformity (16th November

2007)

[For]Germany[

No. 5139 (DMR-EX78), No. 5140 (DMR-EX88)

[For]Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland]

No. 5142 (DMR-EX78), No. 5143 (DMR-EX88)

[For]France]

No. 5146 (DMR-EX78), No. 5147 (DMR-EX88)

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).

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

EG EC EF

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

Germany/Italy/Spain

(As of February 2008) ≥This service may not be available in some

areas in the above countries.

≥There may be changes in the service areas. ≥This service is not available in France and

Switzerland.

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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

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

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

Quick Start Guide

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

STEP 1 STEP 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

USB memory and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)

. . 14

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

Basic operations

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . 16

To show subtitle (Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To select a language for DVB multi audio or

DVB subtitle (Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

. . 17

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or

multiple audio

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Advanced operations

Important notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Advanced recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . . 22

When the format confirmation screen is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . 22

When removing a recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording broadcasts from external equipment . . . . . 24

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder . . 24

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings

(Analogue broadcast only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Series recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 27

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Check, change or delete a programme, or resolve overlapping

If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears . . . . . . . . 28

Language for digital broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

TV Guide data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

—Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To edit the group of titles [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing DivX video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

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

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To play music CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

”/Q Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . 28

. . . . . 28

. . . . 37

Editing

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

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Editing still pictures and music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying SD Video from an SD card [EX88] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying SD Video from a video equipment [EX88] . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory

—Copy All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying new still pictures on the SD card

—Copy New Pictures [EX88] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying music from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying music from a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

To update the Gracenote

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting menus

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 56

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Deleting all the contents—Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Selecting the background style — Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first — Auto-Play Select

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 60

Creating Top Menu— Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

. . . . 60

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

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

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or

S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals . . 69 Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals . . 69

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver . . 70

Connecting a television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver or

analogue decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

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

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-

EX88 and DMR-EX78. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of DMR-EX78 for Germany unless otherwise indicated.

[EX88] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX88 only. [EX78] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX78 only.

≥Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are

applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only.

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

Getting startedQuick Start

Basic

Advanced

EditingSetting menusReference Copying

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Guide

operations

Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2008. These may be subject to change.)

∏

[For]Germany[

(N2QAYB000128)

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

(N2QAYB000129)

1 Remote control 2 Batteries

∏ ∏ ∏ ∏

for remote control

1 AC mains lead

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

The remote control information

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

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

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

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

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

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

Remote control operations (➡ 6)

∫ Use

1 RF coaxial cable 1 Audio/video cable

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

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

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

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

∫ Setup precautions

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

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

≥Place the unit on a surface that is 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

1Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.) 2Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3Move 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.)

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner (not included) 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 ≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.

DO NOT

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.

Included accessories/The remote control information/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Unit care

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Control reference guide

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDIO

STTL

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

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







 









 

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STAT US

OPTION

REC

AUDIO

2 54

SKIP

REC MODE

F Rec

PAU SE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

EXT LINK

DISPLAY

VOL

PAG E

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

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





 









 

1Turn the unit on (➡ 10)

2Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX88])] (➡ 17, 18, 34)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

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

4To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (➡ 20, 28, 45)

5Basic operations for recording and play

6Show digital channel information (➡ 16)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/Show status messages (➡ 57)

7Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 30)

8Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 31, 40)

9Show OPTION menu (➡ 40)

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

:Colour buttons

– for TV Guide operations (➡ 29) – for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (➡ 31, 34, 36) – for switching Video/Playlists (➡ 49) – for selecting character type when entering text (➡ 46) – for tuning settings (➡ 61)

;Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (➡ 18) ≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (➡ 18) ≥[EXT LINK] Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(➡ 24)

≥[¥ DIRECT TV REC] Direct TV recording (➡ 38)

<Select audio (For playback and analogue broadcast) (➡ 30)

=[For]Germany[ Start Flexible Recording (➡ 23)

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

Show subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast programme has subtitles.)(➡ 16)

>Transmit the remote control signal

?Television operations (

@Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system

(➡ 18, 29)

AShow S

BInput select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) (➡ 24, 25)

CShow Timer Recording screen (➡ 26)

DExit the menu screen

EShow the TV Guide screen (➡ 19)

FShow FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 37)

GReturn to previous screen

HCreate chapter (➡ 30)

ISkip approx. 1 minute forward (➡ 30)

JSkip the specified time (➡ 30)

KShow on-screen menu (➡ 56)

HOWVIEW screen (➡ 26)

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

Menu for disc playback and changing DVB multi audio or subtitle etc.

➡ 68)

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



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Main unit

  

1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 10)

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

2Disc tray (➡ 15) 3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 25) 4Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 25, 69) 5Display (➡ below) 6Open/close disc tray (➡ 15)



[EX88]



7USB port (➡ 15) 8Stop (➡ 18, 30) 9Star t play (➡ 17) :Channel select (➡ 18) ;Star t recording (➡ 18)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 18) <Remote control signal sensor =[EX88] SD card slot (➡ 15)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 8, 9, 69, 70, 71)

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

 

 

Pull to flip down the front panel.

The unit’s display

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

Control reference guide









REC

PLAY



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 indicator

Playback indicator

REC

PLAY

5Timer recording indicator 6[EX88] SD card slot indicator 7Disc indicator 8Drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX88])] indicator 9Main display section indicator :Recording mode indicator

≥Indicators for functions that this unit does not support will not light.



Recording/Playback indicator

REC

PLAY



 

[EX88]

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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

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

[Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 65)

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

dealer.

≥Refer to “Additional connections” (➡ 69) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

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

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

[approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)]

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

Connecting a television

To the aerial Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 9, 69)

RF coaxial cable

1 2

Fully wired 21-pin

(included)

Scart cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

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

To the aerial

Connecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder§

Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV1 (TV)

OUT

AV2 (EXT)

R-AUDIO-L

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 9, 69)

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

21-pin Scart cable

Digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder’s

rear

panel

[Required]setting]

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“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection ([For]France,[Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland])” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 66)

AC mains lead

(included)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (EXT)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television,

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

DO NOT

Te l ev i s i o n

video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not

be shown correctly.

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.

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

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

page 8.

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

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

≥This unit incorporates HDMI ≥Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,

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

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

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

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

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

(V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology.

”/Q Link)]

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

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

HDMI IN

Television’s rear panel

functions are available.

≥Download from the TV (➡ 38) ≥Direct TV Recording (➡ 38) ≥Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver or

analogue decoder

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

[Required]setting]

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

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

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

HDMI cable

AV2 (EXT)

AV1 (TV)

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

21-pin Scart cable

Digital satellite receiver or analogue

decoder’s

rear panel

[Note]

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

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

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

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

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

RQT9079

STEP

Numbered buttons

,,,

¦DVD

Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

DVD

VOL

STOP

PAG E

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STATU S

OPTION

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,[Spain[and[Switzerland]

≥Country setting screen appears on the television.

Country

France España Italia

Schweiz Suisse Svizzera

SELECT

RETURN

RETURN: leave OK: access

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

[For]Germany[

Only the Auto setup screens are displayed in German in the operating instructions. After completing step 5, 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].

≥DVB Auto-Setup starts.

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV channels will be located and stored ready for use. This takes 5-10 minutes.

DVB Auto-Setup

Bitte warten! Kan 5 69

Prog. QualitätKanal Sender Name Net ID TS ID

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352

ABC

354

ABC 2

RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

When DVB Auto-Setup is completed, analogue Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes.

Sendersuchlauf

Kan 4

Suche analoge Sender, bitte warten. RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

12302 12302

82041 8204199

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

≥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 (➡ 66)

if the antenna is not equipped with power supply.

Then repeat the Auto-Setup.

After analogue Auto-Setup is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears. ≥If you selected “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” in the

Country setting, the “Power Save” setting menu appears after analogue Auto-Setup is complete. Select “On” or “Off” (➡ 66). Then TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Bildschirmformat

16:9-Breitbild-TV

4:3-TV

SELECT

RETURN

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

≥16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

≥Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (➡ 84).

≥Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 84).

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

and press [OK].

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

If the confirmation screen of GUIDE Plus+ data download appears, perform the following steps.

(For information about GUIDE Plus+ system ➡ 19)

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

[OK].

Postleitzahl

Gewähltes Land : XXXXXX Dieses Gerät aktualisiert die GUIDE Plus+ Daten mehrmals pro Tag.

CHANGE

RETURN

Nummer

5 Press the numbered buttons or

[3, 4, 2, 1] to enter your postal code and press [OK].

GUIDE Plus+ data download starts. This takes about 30 minutes.

6 When the download has finished

Press [OK].

Set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ 66).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 62)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 61)

[Note]

≥When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes while

the screen is being displayed, the screen saver is displayed. To return to the previous screen, press [OK].

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Hard disk drive (HDD)

[HDD]

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD -R

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

Logo Data that

can be

recorded

and played

– Video

Still picture

Music Video

Still picture

Video – ≤≤

Rewritable Play on other

players

≤ – ≤≤≤

≤≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

§1

Recording 16:9

aspect picture

Recording both M 1

§2

and M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts

–

(Either one)

Copy-once

§2

recording

(CPRM)

CPRM (➡ 84)

compatible discs

only.

§3

–

DVD-R DL

[-R]DL] before finalisation

§4

Video – ≤≤

[DVD-V] after finalisation

[-RW‹V›] before finalisation

DVD-RW

Video ≤≤ ≤

[DVD-V] after finalisation

– Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

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

§4

[+R]DL] before finalisation

+R DL

– Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

+RW

– Video ≤≤– (4:3 aspect)

[+RW]

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 60). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVDRAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

§2

For further information (➡ 21, Important notes for recording)

§3

The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 64) is recorded.

§4

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

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

necessary (➡ 59).

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

you create top menu (➡ 60).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate recording times” (➡ 22).

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (➡ 83) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

∫ Recording format

This unit records video in the following formats.

DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on.

≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

DVD-Vide o format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

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

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

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

other equipment.

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

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

recorded.

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

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

[Note]

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

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] is not necessary (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 63).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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

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

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

Second recordable layer

The available space

First recordable layer

Title 1

(Inner section of the disc)

DVD-R DL +R DL

Playback direction

Title 2

(Outer section of the disc)

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings/HDD and disc information

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard

symbol

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

DVD -RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

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

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

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 59) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

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

recording.

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DivX, MP3,

JPEG

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

CD [CD]

– DivX, MP3,

JPEG

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

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

Video CD [VCD]

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

SVCD

Uses

)

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

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

and not finalised (➡ 84).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format. ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” ≥DVD-Audio ≥Blu-ray, HD DVD

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

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a

title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.

(≤: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)

TV type Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

Yes/No

≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD

Multi-system TV PA L ≤

NTSC ≤

PAL T V PA L ≤

NTSC

≤

§1

(PAL60)

NTSC TV PA L –

NTSC

§1

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

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 65).

§2

≤

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

match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➡ 65).

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USB memory and card information

USB memories you can use on this unit

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

protocol:

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

[EX78] USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed.

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

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

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

Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

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

Indicated in these

[USB]

instructions by

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

File format DivX MP3 Still pictures (JPEG)

Playing ≤≤≤

Copying to HDD – ≤≤

Instructions You can play DivX files

recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (➡ 32).

You can play and copy to HDD MP3 files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (➡ 33, 54).

You can play and copy to HDD or DVD-RAM still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (➡ 34, 52).

≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥[EX88] If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this

unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

[Note]

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

Cards you can use on this unit [EX88]

HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information

Type

SD Memory Card§ (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 16 GB) MultiMediaCard

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

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

Indicated in these

[SD]

instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

Still pictures (JPEG) Video (SD Video)

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

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 34, 52). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 51) ≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

Suitable SD cards

≥When using SD cards 4 GB or larger, only SD cards that display

the SDHC logo can be used.

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. ≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

Structure of folders

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

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 (➡ 59, 84).

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card

Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.

≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be

used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.

≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD

card.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

DCIM

___XXXXX

(Picture folder)

XXXX

____

Any folder with JPEG files e.g.,

001

P0000001.JPG P0000001.JPG

SD_VIDEO

(MPEG2 folder)

PRG___

MOV

___

.MOD

___

.MOI

MOV

___

.PGI

PRG

MGR_INFO

(MPEG2 information folder)

.JPG

These folders are shown earlier in the Album View screen than other still picture folders.

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Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)

Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only.

DivX

Playable

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

media

File format

DivX ≥Files must have the

extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of folders

Number of files

Support version

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

§1

Maximum number of files recognizable

: 200 files

Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.

Video – Number of stream: Up to 1 – Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50 – Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576 – FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps Audio – Number of stream: Up to 8 – Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3 – Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch

conversion.

MP3

Playable

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

media

File format

Number of folders (groups)

Number of files (tracks)

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

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

§1

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable 3000 files (tracks)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling

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

frequency

ID3 tags compatible ([HDD] [USB])

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

play may not be possible.

§2

Still pictures (JPEG

Playable media

File format

Number of pixels

Number of folders

Number of files

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD]

File format: JPEG ≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Between 34k34 and 6144k4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders

§3

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders

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

§3

recognizable

)

§1

: 3000 files

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

MOTION

not supported

JPEG

§1

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

§2

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

§3

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

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

≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the

disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

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

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

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

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

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

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

≥Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§4

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established

§4

compliant (Content recorded on a

by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by

making folders as shown below. However depending on the

method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the

order you numbered the folders.

Structure of MP3 folders

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

Structures of still picture folders

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

[RAM]

The following can be displayed on this unit.

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

§1

Still pictures on the root folder can also be displayed.

§2

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

≥If a folder name or file

name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

Root

Order of play

Root

XXXX

JPEG

DCIM

001

003 group

Root

____

.JPG

DCIM___

___XXXXX

(folder=group)

001

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

002 group

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

004 Folder

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

XXXX

____

(file=track)

003 Folder

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

____

.JPG

RQT9079

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Inserting discs

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

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with the

Insert label-up.

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

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (➡ 58, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] ≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

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

automatically selected.

[Note]

≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc

from the cartridge.

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

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

≥[RAM] When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the

protect position (➡ 58), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to

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

≥Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (➡ 32, 52).

Removing the USB memory

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

straight out.

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

be damaged.

Disc and card care

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ 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.

∫ 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

Inserting, removing the SD card [EX88]

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.

Inserting the card

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

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

Removing the card

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 (➡ 32, 52).

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

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

Press on the centre of the card.





Pull it straight out.

e.g., miniSD

ADAPTER

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.

Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)/Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

RQT9079

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATU S

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

ShowView

PAG E

SELECT

INPUT

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OPTION

F Rec

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDIO

STTL

[For]Germany[

Numbered buttons

STATUS

,,, OK

DISPLAY

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

DISPLAY

STTL

Select the channel

2 Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound”

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

menu or “Other” menu and press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi

Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press [1].

e.g., DVB Multi Audio

Disc Play Picture Sound Other

DVB Multi Audio

V. S.S.

Dialogue Enhancer

English

Off

4 Press [3, 4] to select the language

and press [OK].

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information

screen.

Programme name and Broadcast time

Channel and Station Name

352 ABC2

ABC News 19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted

Progress of the current programme

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

Signal Quality (➡ below)

No Signal

NOW

Multi Audio

All Services

18:53

Change Profile

info

Subtitle

Profile

Change the profile (➡ 61).

Subtitle (➡ left).

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel sound (➡ left)

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.

RECREC

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

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

To show subtitle (Digital broadcast only)

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

≥Subtitle is available in France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

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

Press [STTL ].

≥Press again to hide the subtitle. ≥Programmes are recorded with subtitle when you record them with

the subtitle displayed (➡ 18).

RQT9079

To select a language for DVB multi audio or DVB subtitle (Digital broadcast only)

When there are multiple audio or subtitle in the current channel, you can select a language. ≥Subtitle is available in France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

1 Press [DISPLAY].

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

“D” means digital broadcasts.

To switch information of the current programme and the next

programme

Press [2, 1].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

again (only when “info ” is displayed).

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS ] once or twice.

Signal Quality

No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not being received.

No Service: No broadcasts are currently available.

If “No Signal” is displayed:

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

broadcasting.

[Note]

You can also select the other channel when the information screen is

displayed by pressing [3, 4] and [OK].

∫ If New service message appears

When a DVB channel is added or deleted, 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

the current Profile settings and all Timer Programmes.

NoYes

RETURN

The display/hide setting can be changed (➡ 64, New Service Message).

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

MANUAL S K IP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEARC H

SKIP

ShowView

PAGE

DRIVE SELECT

Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 30) for detail information.

DVD

VOL

STOP

2 54

SKIP

REC MODE

PAU SE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE CHAPTER

EXT LINK

PAG E

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

RETURN

Numbered buttons

,,,

OPTION

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STATU S

OPTION

REC

∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V]

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

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

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

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

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

[VCD]

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

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

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

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

[CD]

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Menu operation for other type of contents

≥DivX (➡ 32) ≥MP3 (➡ 33) ≥Still pictures (JPEG) (➡ 34) ≥Music on HDD (➡ 36) ≥Music CD (➡ 36)

[Note]

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

this unit cannot play discs or titles that do not match the “TV System” (➡ 65) setting. It is recommended “TV System” be set to match the discs or title before playing them.

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

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you

may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (➡ 65).

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts/Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

RQT9079

Recording television programmes

TIME SL IP

DISPLAY

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

MANUAL S K IP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEARC H

SKIP

ShowView

PAGE

DRIVE

SELECT

STATUS

Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡21) and

➡

“Advanced recording” (

22) for detail information.

DVD

VOL

PAG E

SKIP

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

Numbered buttons

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE



PAU SE

REC MODE

F Rec

CREATE

CHAPTER

EXT LINK

DISPLAY

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

AUDIO

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

REC

AUDIO

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

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

is not being received correctly, the digital channel information (➡ 16) is also recorded and remains visible during playback.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

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

RECREC

“D” means digital broadcasts.

To select 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).

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 22)

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

3 5

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” (➡ 63), 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 (➡ 60).

≥[USB] It is not possible to record on a USB memory.

≥[SD] It is not possible to record on a card.

When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or multiple audio

If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, you can

record with subtitle or selected audio.

≥Subtitle is available in France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

To record with subtitle

Before start recording, press [STTL ] to

If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language

(➡ 16).

≥Subtitle cannot be switched after recording.

To record with the selected audio

Before start recording, select the desired language for audio (➡ 16).

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 (➡ 19, 26) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ 23).

≥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 [∫].

show the subtitle.

RECREC

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (➡ 64).

RQT9079

Remaining time on the disc

Timer recording

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

Mode

StopStartNameName Date

HDD DVD

17:0016:0015. 10. TUE SPHDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Fliege-Die Talkshow

lmore girls

Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 26–29) for detail information.

DVD

¦DVD

STATUS

GUIDE

,,,

¦

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

REC

SKIP

2 54

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

EXT LINK

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21).

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.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.

(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

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

≥You cannot switch subtitles during timer recording.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

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

(➡ 11, 15).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 66).

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings (Digital broadcast only)

TV Guide system provides programme information only from the digital broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine.

This unit receives the programme information differently according to where you live.

– Receiving with GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries (as of February 2008):

Germany/Italy/Spain

≥This service may not be available in some areas in the above

countries.

≥There may be changes in the service areas. ≥This service is not available in France and Switzerland. ≥GUIDE Plus+ system of this unit does not support analogue

broadcasts.

≥Visit the following homepage for more information.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com

– Receiving from the broadcast station

In the area where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available, TV Guide is displayed with the provided data from broadcast station.

[Note]

≥TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly. ≥If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data

are not updated.

≥TV Guide system of this unit does not support analogue

broadcasts. Analogue broadcasts can be recorded manually or with the

HOWVIEW system (➡ 26).

≥GUIDE Plus+ system may not work properly if the wrong post code

is entered.

VOL

PAG E

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

1 Press [GUIDE].

Wed 13.10.08 12:53

TV Guide:

Wed 13.10

SELECT

RETURN

Landscape

Time:

SELECT

RETURN

Emmerdale

TV Guide:

Wed 13.10

+24 Hr

info

+24 Hr

info

Landscape

Emmerdale

Time:

Prog. Type

OPTION: Select Advert

Change Display Mode

Guide

: In today’s show we will...

Prog. Type

Change Display Mode

Guide

All Types

: In today’s show we will...

Wed 13.10.08 12:53

All Types

When GUIDE Plus+

All Services

system is available

Profile

Page

When GUIDE Plus+

All Services

system is not available

Profile

Page

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

future programme and press [OK].

≥If “Selection Screen” is displayed, press [3, 4] to select

“Single Timer Rec.” and press [OK]. Refer to “Series recording” for “Series Timer Rec.” (➡ 27).

WED 13.10.08. 12:53:00

All Services : ARD

≥Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 26, right column, step 3).

3 Press [OK].

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

15:30 16:00 16:30

Abenteuer...

Fliege-Die Talkshow

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. Repeat steps 2–3 to programme other recordings. Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

[Note]

If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➡ 65), the TV Guide system cannot be used.

∫ To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide

screen

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the programme in the TV Guide

and press [OK].

“Selection Screen” appears.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. (“F” in the TV

Guide disappears.)

[Note]

≥The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible via the

aerial input of this unit. The receipt of the TV Guide data via externally connected satellite receivers is not possible.

≥If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other timer

recordings, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help you resolve the overlapping. Follow the on-screen instructions.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (➡ 27)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(➡ 27)

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 28)

Timer icon

Recording television programmes/Timer recording

RQT9079

Deleting titles

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

MANUAL S K IP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEARC H

SKIP

ShowView

PAGE

DRIVE

SELECT

STATUS

DVD

VOL

PAG E

SKIP

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

, 

EXIT

RETURN

2, 3, 4, 5

“Red”

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

REC

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

EXIT

RETURN

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

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

before proceeding.

≥You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 58, Setting the protection).

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

10.10.

OPTION

RETURN

[HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

11.10. 2

Page 02/02

Select

VIDEO

PICTURE

MUSIC

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

and press [;].

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

To show other pages (Thumbnail Display only)

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu. ≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (➡ 40,

step 4).

4 Press [OK].

∫ Available disc space after deleting

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

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles

......

Title Title

Last title recorded

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

last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting

Title

Title Deleted Last title

Title

Available disc space increases after deleting

Last title

......

recorded

Later recorded titles

......

recorded

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

Available disc space

Available disc

space

Available

disc space

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

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

after the contents are deleted.

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Important notes for recording

Selecting Audio for Recording

About the aspect when recording a programme

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

You can select the audio language when receiving audio in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 16)]. 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. (➡ 30, Changing audio during play)

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

Hello

Hallo

–Recording sound in LPCM (➡ 64, Audio Mode for XP Recording) –“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 63)

If you record from external equipment

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

[HDD] [RAM]

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

[-R] [-RW‹V›] Recordings will be made using the “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu. (The default setting is “4:3”

➡

63)

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.

Hello

Hola Hallo

Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the

➡

on-screen menu (

57).

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(➡ 64, Bilingual Audio Selection)

Hello

The selected audio only is recorded.

[HDD] [RAM]

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”) The programme will be recorded in the original aspect.

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

Deleting titles/Important notes for recording

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

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

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 63)

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

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Record to the HDD

In the following cases, high speed mode does not work.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

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 DVDRAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (

[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

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (➡ 60).

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 DVDVideo. 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.

[+RW]

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

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.

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

); however, the audio and aspect settings (➡ above)

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

HDD

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

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

➡

84) compatible DVD-RAM.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

Play on other DVD equipment

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RQT9079

Advanced recording

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

Recording Mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-RW

§1

+RW

(4.7 GB)

XP (High picture quality recording mode)

SP (Standard

[EX78]

(250 GB)

[EX88]

(400 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

55 hours 89 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

110 hours 178 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

+R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

recording mode)

LP (Long

221 hours 357 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

FR (Flexible Recording

§4

Mode)

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 63). 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

§4

441 hours

hours§2)

(331

441 hours

maximum

712 hours

(534 hours§2)

712 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. Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

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 499 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

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

[+R] [+RW]

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

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

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

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

Format

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

SELECT

NoYes

RETURN

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents— Format” (➡ 59)

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RECREC

When removing a recorded disc

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

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

∫ To finalise the disc

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.

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

disc name, select “Top Menu” (➡ 60), “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 60) or “Disc Name” (➡ 58) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

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

Flexible Recording

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 and the

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.

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

1 [For]Germany[

While stopped

Press [F Rec].

(➡ Go to step 4)

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

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.

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

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 0:59

1 DVB

ABC1

L R

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

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

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

[DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

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

and press [OK].

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

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

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

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.

3Press [∫]. 4Press [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).

SP LP EP

Advanced recording

RQT9079

Recording broadcasts from external equipment

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21).

Making timer recordings on the television

(e.g., of digital broadcasts)

[HDD]

To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (➡ 38) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 8).

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

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

To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer programming

Preparation

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

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

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

menu (➡ 66).

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

menu (➡ 66).

1 Make timer programming on the

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

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

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

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

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➡ 41).

Recording from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder

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

Switzerland only.

Preparation

≥Connect a digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder to this

unit’s input terminals (➡ 8).

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

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 65).

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

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

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

1 While stopped

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

e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “A2”.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

3 Select the channel on the other

equipment.

3 Press [EXT LINK].

To cancel the external control

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

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

[Note]

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

the Setup menu (➡ 65).

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

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

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

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. [HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➡ 41).

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

unit’s display), the TV Guide data cannot downloaded.

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

picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting (➡ 65).

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

available from the drive performing the recording.

≥When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display, Direct TV Recording is

unavailable.

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

operations on this unit are prohibited ([< OPEN/CLOSE], [Í/I] etc.). When you operate, press [EXT LINK] to cancel EXT LINK standby mode or recording (This unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

≥[For]France,[Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland] When “AV2 Connection” is set

to “Decoder”, EXT LINK is not available (➡ 66).

4 Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

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

external equipment.

HDD or DVD drive.

If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (➡ 15).

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

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

RQT9079

Copying from a video cassette recorder

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front

≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

This unit

L/MONO - AUDIO- R

VIDEO

cable

S VIDEO

Ye l l ow W h i te R e d

AV3 I N

Audio/Video cable

DV IN

DV cable

(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

≥Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input”

in the Setup menu (➡ 64).

≥When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),

you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” (➡ 63) is set to “On” and you

make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected in “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 63) of the Setup menu.

About the aspect when recording a programme (➡ 21)

S Video

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