Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ27EB Operating Instructions Manual

Notice for DVB functions

This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or encrypted channels. This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

• Any functions 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 speciﬁ cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ27EB

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. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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

Declaration of Conformity No.4527, 22th January 2007

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

Quick Start Guide

P6 – 11

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 DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

ALL

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

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Features

VIERA

DIGA

VIERA remote control

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1 BBC ONE Wales 17:11

All Services Wales today 17:00–17:15

NOW

info

Change Category

Multi Audio

Subtitle

TXT

19:00-20:00

Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

Red Cap

Holliday Programme

The Bill

Terminator2

News

ScrapheapChallenge

Pepsi Chart Show

Mon 06/03/06 19:35

Category

All Services

Category

Page + Page -

SELECT

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

Time: 1 BBC1 2 BBC2 7 ITV1 10

Channel4

Channel5 45 ITV2 70 S4C

HotWars

DIYS.O.S.

News

Sex in the City

Me out of here!

Pop Idol

Rugbi

15 to 1

Scrapheap Challenge

Corotation Street

Mon 06th

+24 Hr Prog. Type

VIEW

info

Change Display Mode

Guide

CSI NY

Emmerd

Prog. Type

All Types

No.

0 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM

Title View

Page 02/02

BBC O

27/10 MON

OK RETURN

BBC O

27/10 MON

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01 1. 1. SUN

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01 1. 1. SUN

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01 1. 1. SUN

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01 1. 1. SUN

OPTION

Select

NextPrevious

• Watching Television (➔ 12)

• TV Guide (➔ 12, 15, 26)

• Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Edit Profiles (➔ 46)

• Digital Channel Information (➔ 32)

Receive Freeview using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner

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

Linked operations with the TV

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

You can easily select and play recorded programmes.

Just one cord and simple connection with HDMI terminal

Enjoy Digital Broadcast !

Easy to Find and Select !

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord.

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

”/Q Link)(➔ 34)

You can set the Timer Recordings on Digital STB/Satellite Receiver when it is connected to this unit with SCART cable. EXT LINK (➔ 21)

TV Guide (➔ 12, 15, 26)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➔ 28)

Convenient Functions !

Enjoy High Quality Video !

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of February 2007. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000126) 1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)

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

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2 RF coaxial cables (black)

(K1TWACC00001)

2 Batteries for remote control

(R6 Size)

1 RF coaxial cable (grey) (K1TWACA00001) 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00003)

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Visit our website for product information E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre MondayThursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:30am- 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

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Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn’t be simpler! Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark on the body of the

fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL

OR COLOURED GREEN

OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Getting Started

Features .................................................................................2

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

Sales and Support Information ...............................................3

Caution for AC Mains Lead .....................................................3

Unit Care ................................................................................5

Remote Control Information ...................................................5

Quick Start Guide

Location of Parts/Controls ...................................................................................................................................6

Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Main Unit ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

The Unit’s Display ..........................................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................................................7

Basic Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting to a Television only .....................................................................................................................8

Adding a Satellite Receiver-Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver ......................................... 9

Setting the Channels and Clock ........................................................................................................................10

Clock Setting ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Basic Operations

Watching Television ..............................................................12

Watching Satellite Programmes .................................................12

Playback ...............................................................................13

Playing Discs .............................................................................. 13

Recording Television Programmes .......................................14

Timer Recording ...................................................................15

Deleting Titles .......................................................................16

Delete Navigator ........................................................................16

Delete Titles During Playback ....................................................16

Advanced Features

Important Notes for Recording ............................................17

Advanced Recording ............................................................18

Recording Modes and Durations ................................................ 18

When the format confirmation screen is displayed.....................19

When removing a Recorded Disc ..............................................19

Specifying the Recording Time ..................................................19

Direct TV Recording ...................................................................19

Flexible Recording ......................................................................20

Playing while you are recording .................................................20

Recording from a Satellite Receiver .....................................21

Manual Recording ...................................................................... 21

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital

STB/satellite receiver)–EXT LINK .............................................. 21

Recording from an External Device ......................................22

Recording from a VCR, etc. ........................................................22

Recording from a DV Camcorder ...............................................23

Advanced Timer Recording ..................................................24

Manual timer recordings ............................................................. 24

To cancel a timer recording in progress .....................................24

Check, Change, or Delete Programmes ....................................25

To deactivate timer programme (e.g. to interrupt a daily or

weekly timer programming) ........................................................25

Making timer recordings on the television ..................................25

TV Guide .......................................................................... 26

Using the TV Guide ...............................................................26

Selecting the programme from the desired programme

type or category .....................................................................27

Advanced Playback ..............................................................28

Selecting Titles to Play ...............................................................28

Search ........................................................................................28

Skip ............................................................................................28

Direct Play ..................................................................................28

Quick View (Play x1.3) ...............................................................28

Slow-motion Play ........................................................................29

Frame-by-Frame Viewing ...........................................................29

Time Slip ....................................................................................29

Manual Skip ...............................................................................29

Create Chapters .........................................................................29

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 .......................................30

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) ......................................................30

Playing MP3s .............................................................................31

Information Messages ..........................................................32

Digital Channel Information ........................................................32

Status Messages ........................................................................ 33

New Service Message ...............................................................33

FUNCTION MENU Window..............................................33

Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI

Control™”/Q Link) ............................................................34

Easy control only with VIERA remote control ........................ 35

Advanced Editing

Entering Text .........................................................................36

Titles-Editing .........................................................................36

Accessing the Title View .............................................................36

Title Operations ..........................................................................37

Chapters-Creating, Editing ...................................................39

Accessing the Chapter View ......................................................39

Chapter Operations ....................................................................39

Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists .................................40

Accessing the Playlist View ........................................................ 40

Creating Playlists .......................................................................40

Editing Playlists/Chapters ..........................................................40

Setting Menus

Setting On-Screen Display ...................................................42

Accessing the On-Screen Display .............................................. 42

DVD Management ................................................................44

Accessing the Management Menus ........................................... 44

Setup Menu ..........................................................................46

Accessing the Setup Menu ........................................................46

Channel Settings ..................................................................46

Playback/Recording Settings ................................................48

Picture Settings ....................................................................48

Sound Settings .....................................................................49

Display and Connection Settings ..........................................50

System Settings ....................................................................52

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Other Settings

Other Settings .......................................................................53

Child Lock ..................................................................................53

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV ...................53

Reference

Additional Connections .........................................................54

Adding a VCR-Connecting to a Television and a Video Cassette

Recorder ....................................................................................54

Using an Audio/Video Cable (included) ......................................55

Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included) ...............55

Using Component Cables (Component Video Cables not

included) ..................................................................................... 55

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound .....................................56

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical

Digital Audio Cable not included) ............................................... 56

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

Terminal......................................................................................57

Disc Handling .......................................................................58

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback .................................58

Disc Care ...................................................................................58

Play-only Discs ........................................................................... 59

Discs that Cannot be Played ......................................................59

Types of disc for the type of connected TV.................................59

Inserting Discs ...........................................................................59

MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) ............................................60

MP3 File Information .................................................................. 60

Still Picture (JPEG) Information .................................................60

Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................61

When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote

Control ........................................................................................ 61

To reset this unit .........................................................................61

General Issues: Power ...............................................................62

General Issues: Displays ............................................................62

General Issues: Operation .........................................................62

General Issues: TV Guide ..........................................................63

General Issues: DVB-T ...............................................................64

General Issues: VIERA Link ....................................................... 64

Playback Issues: Picture ............................................................65

Playback Issues: Sound .............................................................65

Playback Issues: Operation ........................................................66

Recording Issues: Recording / Timer recording / External input

...66

Editing Issues: DVD ....................................................................67

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................ 68

Setup ..........................................................................................68

Discs ..........................................................................................68

Recording ...................................................................................69

TV Guide .................................................................................... 69

DVB-T .........................................................................................69

Messages .............................................................................70

On the Unit’s Display .................................................................. 70

On the TV ...................................................................................71

Glossary ...............................................................................72

Safety precautions ................................................................73

Specifications .......................................................................74

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

Unit Care

The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.

Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

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

Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the 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, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

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Remote Control Information

About batteries

Insert so the poles (+ and –) 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 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.

Using the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

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Advanced Features Basic OperationsAdvanced EditingSetting Menus

Other Settings

Reference

Quick Start Guide

P6 – 11

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Location of Parts/Controls

Remote Control

bo

bs bt

bp bq

1

Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (➔ 12)

2

Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers ........................................................ (➔ 12)

3

Delete items ............................................................ (➔ 16)

4

Basic operations for recording and play

5

Show the digital channel information /Programme information within TV Guide screen

/Show status messages..............................(➔ 26, 32, 33)

6

Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR ...... (➔ 13, 28, 30)

7

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame ......................(➔ 12, 29)

8

Show OPTION menu .................................. (➔ 30, 36, 40)

9

Use Colour buttons according to on-screen instructions.

These buttons for TV Guide/Digital Text/Edit Profiles In addition, “Red”: Timer recording list “Blue”: Digital channel information/Timer recording list

bk

Recording function

[ REC]: Star t recording ............................................................... (➔ 14)

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[REC MODE]: Change recording mode ........................................ (➔ 14)

[EXT LINK]: Linked timer recordings with external equipment ..... (➔ 21)

[ DIRECT TV REC]: Direct TV recording .................................... (➔ 19)

bl

DVB function

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[TEXT ]: Show Digital TEXT (MHEG) service .......................... (➔ 32)

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[STTL ]: Show subtitles ............................................................. (➔ 32)

bm

Transmission window

bn

TV operations ......................................................... (➔ 53)

bo

Channel select/Change pages in the

TV Guide list ..................................................... (➔ 14, 26)

bp

Show timer recording list ........................................ (➔ 24)

bq

Input select (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3, DV) ....(➔ 12, 21, 22)

br

Skip approx. 30 seconds forward ........................... (➔ 29)

bs

Exit the menu screen

bt

Show the TV Guide screen .........................(➔ 12, 15, 26)

ck

Show FUNCTION MENU window .......................... (➔ 33)

cl

Return to previous screen

cm

Create chapters ...................................................... (➔ 29)

cn

Skip the specified time ............................................ (➔ 29)

co

Show on-screen display .........................................(➔ 42)

Menu for disc playback and switching DVB multi audio etc.

Main Unit

Disc tray The unit’s display

Remote control signal sensor

Opening the front panel

Press down on the part with your finger.

Standby/on switch (^/I) .......................... (➔ 12)

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.

DV IN terminal (for a digital video

camcorder) ................................................ (➔ 23)

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AV3 input terminals ................................... (➔ 22)

Channel Select button .............................. (➔ 14)

Stop button ......................................... (➔ 13, 14)

Play/✕1.3 button ....................................... (➔ 13)

Start recording button ............................... (➔ 14)

Disc tray open/close button ...................... (➔ 13)

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The Unit’s Display

1

Digital broadcast indicator

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

2

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

indicator .................................................... (➔ 21

)

Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.

Timer recording indicator .......................... (➔ 15

)

On:

When a Timer recording programme is registered and a recordable disc is inserted.

Flashes:

The Timer recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc.).

Main display section

Current time/playback counter, various messages.

Playback indicator

Recording indicator

Rear Panel

AV1 (TV)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV OU T

AV2(EXT

)

VH6HA001038 R August 2006

Ser. No.

465897

RF OUT

RF IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM

)

OPTICAL

312

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV O UT

bk bmbl

DMR-EZ27EB-S

VW7BA01001 R

SER NO.

1

Aerial input terminal .......................... (➔ 8, 9, 54)

2

Aerial output terminal ....................... (➔ 8, 9, 54)

3

Digital audio output terminal ..................... (➔ 56)

4

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE) terminals ............................ (➔ 55)

Y = Luminance signal (brightness), PB = Chrominance signal (colour difference), PR = Chrominance signal (colour difference)

5

AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal .......... (➔ 9, 54)

Connection of an external unit

6

AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal ........ (➔ 8, 9, 54)

TV set connection

7

AUDIO output terminals ...................... (➔ 55, 56)

8

Video output terminal................................ (➔ 55)

9

S VIDEO output terminal .......................... (➔ 55)

bk

HDMI AV OUT terminal ............................ (➔ 57)

Digital audio and video output terminal

bl

Cooling fan

bm

Serial number

bn

AC IN~ = Power supply

Connection for the AC mains lead

21-pin Scart terminal

V1 Scart terminal (TV)

V2 Scart terminal (EXT)

Quick Start Guide

STEP 1

1234

567

The 21-pin Scart terminal transmits both input and output signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same type of terminal can be connected here. This type of terminal is also called Peritel, Euro Connector and Euro AV.

• When the unit is connected to a Q Link-compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable, You can use convenient functions of Q Link.

15 17

10 12 14 16 18

AV1 Scart terminal (TV) 1 Audio output CH2 (R) 1 Audio output CH2 (R) 2 Audio input CH2 (R) 2 Audio input CH2 (R) 3 Audio output CH1 (L) 3 Audio output CH1 (L) 4 Audio ground 4 Audio ground 5 Blue ground 5 Blue ground 6 Audio input CH1 (L) 6 Audio input CH1 (L) 7 Blue output 7 Blue input 8 Switching voltage output 8 Switching voltage input 9 Green ground 9 Green ground 10 Q Link control signal 10 Reserved 11 Green output 11 Green input 12 Reserved 12 Reserved 13 Red ground 13 Red ground 14 Blanking ground 14 Blanking ground

15 Red output / chrominance output 15 Red input / chrominance input 16 Blanking output 16 Blanking input 17 Video output ground 17 Video output ground 18 Video input ground 18 Video input ground 19 Video output / luminance output 19 Video output 20 Video input 20 Video input / luminance input 21 Ground 21 Ground

AV2 Scart terminal (EXT)

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Basic Connection

Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Be sure to read the Caution for AC Mains Lead on page 3.

Connecting to a Television only

RF IN

AV IN

Rear of this unit

To household mains socket

step

To household mains socket

step

AV1 (TV)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AV OUT

AV2(EXT

)

step

Rear of TV

step

To the aerial

RF coaxial cable (included, grey)

RF coaxial cable

(included, black)

To this unit

Use one of the RF coaxial cable (black or grey) to connect this unit’s RF IN terminal to your aerial socket or aerial cable.

step

Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable

55 –57

The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit. The unit must be connected by another means e.g. 21-pin Scart cable to show pictures from the unit on the television set.

RF coaxial cable

(included)

from the aerial socket or aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the unit.

RF coaxial

cable

(included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV. 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV. AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit and the TV to a household mains

socket.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 10).

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Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable

To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable and Satellite receiver.

Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

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Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Be sure to read the Caution for AC Mains Lead on page 3.

Adding a Satellite Receiver-Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver

AV1

)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2(EXT

)

AV OUT

RF IN

AV IN

Rear of TV

To household mains socket

To the aerial

To household mains socket

Rear of satellite receiver

RF OUT AV OUT

To household mains socket

satellite antenna

RF IN

step

Rear of this unit

step

Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable

55 –57

The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit. The unit must be connected by another means e.g. 21-pin Scart cable to show pictures from the unit on the television set.

RF coaxial cable from the aerial to the “RF IN” on the satellite receiver.

RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “RF IN” on the unit.

RF coaxial cable (included

, black

) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV. 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN ” on the TV. 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “AV2 (EXT)” on the unit. AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit, the TV and the satellite receiver to a

household mains socket.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 10).

To view satellite programmes

Refer to “Watching Satellite Programmes” (➔ 12).

To record satellite programmes

Refer to “Recording from a Satellite Receiver” (➔ 21).

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Quick Start Guide

STEP 2

Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television

(➔ 34). You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➔ 51). “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (➔ 51)

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Setting the Channels and Clock

Preparation:

Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again.

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TV’s remote control

to turn the unit on.

DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. This takes about 5 minutes.

TV channels are sorted and stored in channel numbers order sent by the broadcasters and cannot be changed.

–

Power Save Function:

e, r to select “On” or “Off” then

Set to “On” to reduce power consumption in standby mode.

Refer to the following chart for the Power Save function features when the unit is turned off.

–

Power Save

On : Minimise standby power consumption, without Quick Start function and AV2 Loop-through in standby.

Off : With Quick Start function and AV2 Loop-through in strandby.

Off

RETURN

SELECT

Power Save On Off Power consumption Approx. 2 W Approx. 15 W Watching the picture from the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 input terminal

Can not do Can do

Startup time Not quick Quick*

*e.g., TV Guide is displayed within 1 second after [GUIDE] is pressed.

When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.

The Owner ID settings screen appears.

q and press the numbered buttons to enter your choice of a 4-digit PIN number.

Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget), as it is not possible to return to the factory preset.

to store the PIN number.

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Tips

To abort Auto-Setup

Press [RETURN].

If the unit displays “No stations found !

”

Press [q] to select “No” and press [OK]. Go to step 2. After you have performed steps 2-11, turn off the unit and confirm the cable or aerial input is connected to the RF IN terminal. Restart the AutoSetup again (➔ 47). If the clock setting menu appears or the clock is not correct, set the clock manually (➔ 11).

Restarting the Auto-Setup (➔ 47)

When turning on the Power Save function, if the unit is turned off, unit’s display is also turned off.

To correct the PIN number

1. Press [w, q] to select the digit.

Press the numbered buttons to enter the digit.

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Please wait !

Prog.

RETURN : to cancel

DVB Auto-Setup

Ch 21

Channel

Service Name 1 23 BBC ONE 12302 12289 9 2 23 BBC 12302 12289 9

RETURN

Owner ID

PIN number

Name

House No.

Postcode

RETURN : leave

Net ID

TS ID

Quality

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Quick Start Guide

STEP 3

w to select “Yes” then

The cursor moves to “Name”.

q to enter the name.

e, r to select a letter then q to

move to next character.

Repeat this to enter the name.

to store the name.

r and q and then repeat steps

8, 9

to enter and store “House

No.” and “Postcode”.

The Owner ID settings screen disappears.

Auto setup for your unit is complete. You can now make your favourite channels and store them in the required order in the profiles (➔ 46).

Tips

To correct the character

1. Press [w, q] to select the character.

2. Press [e, r] to correct the character.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

Press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds. The PIN number is not displayed. After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.

Clock Setting

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However, if the clock is not set correctly, make clock adjust correctly.

In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.

With the unit stopped

•

e, r

to select “To Others” then

e, r to select “Setup” then

e, r to select “

Others

” then q.

e, r to select “Clock” then

e, r to select “Off” of “Automatic”

then

w, q to select the item you want

to change.

The items change as follows:

e, r to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

to confirm new date and

time and to initiate the clock.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Notes

If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times every day.

Number

0 9

CHANGE

RETURN

Clock

Time Date

15 : 45 :

Please set clock manually.

SELECT

OK : store RETURN : leave

Automatic Off

7 5//

2007

Hour Minute Second Day Month Year

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Watching Television

Notes

The TV Guide list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit. Some of the programmes allow this unit to show Digital TEXT (MHEG) and subtitles (➔ 32). You can select audio from multiple channels when the unit receives multichannel broadcast (➔ 43, DVB Multi Audio).

•

Refer to “TV Guide” (➔ 26) for detail information.

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record terrestrial digital channels.

Important: This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

to turn the unit on.

The TV Guide list appears.–

19:00-20:00

Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

Red Cap

Holliday Programme

The Bill

Terminator2

News

ScrapheapChallenge

Pepsi Chart Show

Mon 06/03/06 19:35

Category

All Services

Category

Page + Page -

SELECT

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

Time: 1 BBC1 2 BBC2 7 ITV1 10

Channel4

Channel5 45 ITV2 70 S4C

HotWars

DIYS.O.S.

News

Sex in the City

Me out of here!

Pop Idol

Rugbi

15 to 1

Scrapheap Challenge

Corotation Street

Mon 06th

+24 Hr Prog. Type

VIEW

info

Change Di spl ay Mode

Guide

CSI NY

Emmerd

Prog. Type All Types

e, r to select the current programme then

Selecting a Channel without TV Guide

To select desired channel

Press [1, 2 CH].

To directly enter Channels

You can also select channels with the numbered buttons. e. g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

Watching Satellite Programmes

Preparation:

Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (➔ 9). Turn on the satellite receiver. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

•

to turn the unit on.

to select the “AV2”.

Notes

When turning off the Power Save function, you can watch the Satellite Programme without turning the unit on (➔ 52). When the Power Save function is set to on, if the unit is turned off, you cannot watch the Satellite Programme. Turn the unit on.

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RQT8856

Basic Operations

Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔ 28) for detail information.

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

Playing Discs

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) VCD CD

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

Insert a disc.–

– The tray closes and play begins.

Stopping Play

Press [g STOP]. – The stopped position is

memorized (Resume play function).

– The stopped position is cleared

when you press [g STOP] several times.

Pausing Play

Press [h PAUSE]. – Press again to restart play.

Menu Screens on the TV

DVD-V VCD

Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows: e. g.,

DVD-V

e, r, w, q

to select an item, then

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.

VCD

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

e. g., “5”: ➔ “15”: ➔

Tips

Icons such as “

RAM

” indicate usable

discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

To return to the menu screen

DVD-V

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

VCD

Press [RETURN].

Notes

RAM

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

-RW(VR)

Playback starts from the most recent title.

DVD-V VCD CD

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc. Depending on the disc type, playing may automatically start without pressing [q PLAY]. The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

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Playback

Basic Operations

DVD TOP MENU

Play Chapter List Audio Tracks Subtitles Trailer

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Recording Television Programmes

Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 17) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 18 to 20) for detail information on recording.

RAM

-R

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

Preparation:

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

connections to this unit.

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RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44).

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. When the format confirmation screen is displayed (➔ 19)

–

to select desired channel.

To select with the numbered buttons (➔ 12) When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is recorded directly from the satellite receiver, select a channel on the connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT] to select “AV2”.

– –

to select the recording mode.

Recording mode (➔ 18)

Remaining time

to start recording.

Elapsed recording time

Pausing Recording

Press [h PAUSE]. – Press again to restart recording.

(The title is not divided.)

Stopping Recording

Press [g STOP].

Tips

Icons such as “

RAM

” indicate usable

discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

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

To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Notes

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

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. This unit cannot record onto discs on which you recorded with a different encoding system from the TV system set on this unit. Change “TV System” in the Setup menu.

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Basic Operations

Timer Recording

Refer to “TV Guide” (➔ 26) and “Advanced Timer Recording” (➔ 24) for detail information on TV Guide.

Tips

Icons such as “

RAM

” indicate usable

discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

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

To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

To check programmes (➔ 25)

Notes

The TV Guide list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit. The TV Guide system will not work if the clock is not set correctly. If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➔ 51), the TV Guide system cannot be used. When programmes are recorded from the TV Guide, the name of the selected programme is transferred automatically for the recording.

•

RAM

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

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

•

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44).

• Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. When the format confirmation screen is displayed (➔ 19)

–

The TV Guide list appears.–

e, r, w, q to select the future programme then

Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [e, r, w, q] (➔ 24, step 3).

•

The settings are stored and the timer programme is on. The timer icon is displayed. “z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. Repeat steps 4-5 to programme other recordings. Press [8] to turn the unit off.

–

– –

–

Timer icon

Holliday Programme

Red Cap

To cancel a timer recording programming

Press [e, r, w, q] to select the programme (the timer icon is displayed) and press [OK]. – Confirmation screen appears.

Press [w] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. – The timer icon disappears.

TV Guide: Landscape

Mon 06th 20:20-22:00 Holliday Programme

Time:

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

1 BBC1

CSI NY HotWars

2 BBC2 7 ITV1

Emmerd Scrapheap Challenge

Channel4

News

Channel5

Me out of here!

45 ITV2

Rugbi

70 S4C

SELECT

+24 Hr Prog. Type

info

TIMER REC

Guide

RETURN

Change Di spl ay Mode

Prog. Type

All Types

DIYS.O.S.

Holliday Programme

Corotation Street

Pepsi Chart Show

Sex in the City

Pop Idol

15 to 1

Mon 06/03/06 19:35

Category

All Services

Red Cap

The Bill

Terminator2

News

ScrapheapChallenge

Category

Page + Page -

Timer Recording

3BBC

All services: BBC 2

Holliday Programme

Mon 06th 19:00-20:00

Time: 1 BBC1 2 BBC2 7 ITV1 10

Channel4

Channel5 45 ITV2 70 S4C

SELECT

VIEW

RETURN

Name Date Start Stop Mode STTL

6/ 3 MON

20:20

22:00

Press O K t o stor e the pr ogramme.

RETURN

Prog. Type

Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...

All Types

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

CSI NY

DIYS.O.S.

Holliday Programme

HotWars

Corotation Street

Emmerd

Pepsi Chart Show

Scrapheap Challenge News

Sex in the City

Pop Idol

Me out of here!

15 to 1

Rugbi

+24 Hr Prog. Type

info

Change Di spl ay Mode

Guide

Remain 1:54 SP

19:35:16 6/3 MON

SP O FF

Pro gr amme Name

Number

Delete

Mon 06/03/06 19:35

Category

All Services

Red Cap

The Bill

Terminator2

News

ScrapheapChallenge

Category

Page + Page -

RQT8856

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44).

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

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Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

Delete Navigator

RAM

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With the unit stopped

e, r to select “Delete” then

No.

0 9

DELETE Navigator DVD-RAM

Title View

Page 02/02

BBC O 27/10 MON

OK RETURN

BBC O 27/10 MON

***

01 1. 1. SUN

***

01 1. 1. SUN

***

01 1. 1. SUN

***

01 1. 1. SUN

OPTION

Select

NextPrevious

Playback

Recording

Delete

To Others

FUNCTION MENU

Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off

DVD-RAM

OK RETURN

e, r, w, q to select the title, then

w to select “Delete” then

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

Multiple deleting

Select with [e, r, w, q] and press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

A check mark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

Delete Titles During Playback

RAM

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During playback

w to select “Delete” then

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Deleting Titles

Notes

You cannot delete while recording.

+R +R DL +RW

Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such titles are deleted.

Tips

Icons such as “

RAM

” indicate usable

discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

RAM

Deleting an item increases the available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

-R -R DL +R +R DL

Available disc space

does not increase after deletion.

-RW(V) +RW

Available disc space increases when you delete the last title (the recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted).

•

DVD-RAM

Playback

Recording

Delete

To Others

FUNCTION MENU

Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off

OK RETURN

RQT8856

Basic Operations

Selecting Audio for Recording

Broadcast in multi-channel sound:

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

Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen display (➔ 43).

Hello

Hallo

Hola

About the aspect when Recording a Programme

RAM

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-R DL -RW(V)

The original aspect used for the source programme will also be used with the recording. However, in the following cases, Programme will be recorded in 4:3.

-R -R DL -RW(V)

Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

+R +R DL +RW

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

Copy-once Recording

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 72) compatible DVD-RAM.

•

RAM

CPRM compatible discs only

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

—

12cm

( : Can do, −: Cannot do)

Playing the disc on other DVD players

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

The disc must be finalised after recording (➔ 45).

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

Record onto DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

Play on other DVD equipments

+RW

We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (➔ 45).

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.

It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer (➔ 45). Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.

•

The second layer

The available space

The first layer

Title 1

Title 2

(Disc inner side)

Recording/Playback direction

(Disc outer side)

It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer.

DVD-R DL +R DL

Important Notes for Recording

Advanced Features

G H C

H C

R A E S

E T N E

L O

V Y A

L ISP D

U EN M

OP T

RN U

T E R

O U N E M

F F O

D C I N 9 V

N E P O

D N U

O R R

S .

P E

D O

M R O T I N

O M

E D O

M E R U T

C I P

2 3 4 5

DISC

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Recording Modes and Durations

Recording Mode

DVD-RAM

DVD-R,

DVD-RW, +R,

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL*

, +R DL*3 (8.5 GB)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided*

(9.4 GB)

First layer

(L0)

Second layer

(L1)

XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 55 minutes 50 minutes

SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours

1 hour

50 minutes

1 hour

40 minutes

LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours

3 hours

40 minutes

3 hours

20 minutes

EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*

) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours

7 hours

25 minutes

(5 hours

30 minutes*2)

6 hours

50 minutes

(5 hours

15 minutes*2)

FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum

8 hours maximum

for one side

8 hours maximum

7 hours

25 minutes

maximum

6 hours

50 minutes

maximum

EP (6Hours)

EP (8Hours)

Recording time

Picture quality

*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” has been set to “EP

(6Hours)” in the Setup menu (➔ 48).

The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than when

using “EP (8Hours)”.

*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 17).

Advanced Recording

Notes

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the picture quality, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. (

-R DL +R DL

The difference will be especially noticeable.) Use a disc enough remaining blank space. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.

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Tips

Maximum number of titles to a disc

RAM

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-R DL -RW(V)

99 titles on a disc

+R +R DL +RW

49 titles on a disc

FR (Flexible recording mode)

Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:

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

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to 4.7GB DVD-RAM disc:

A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the programme.

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

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

–

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

You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings (➔ 24) and flexible recording (➔ 20).

•

–

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

RQT8856

Advanced Features

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.

Important:

Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including the contents that have been recorded on a PC), regardless of protection status of disc.

RAM

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

The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc or a disc that has been recorded on other equipment.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded titles or contents from the disc.

w to select “Yes”, then

Tips

Refer to “Formatting Discs” (➔ 44) for more detail of formatting.

When removing a Recorded Disc

-R

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

After recording, if you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appear.

Finalising

DVD-R, etc. recorded on this unit cannot be played on other players immediately after recording. Using the Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other players. (However, once the disc is finalised you will no longer be able to record onto the disc.)

to start finalising.

to eject the disc without

finalising.

•

Notes

You cannot stop finalising once you have started it.

Tips

If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select “Disc Name” (➔ 44) or “Auto-Play Select” (➔ 45) in “DVD Management” before finalising. Refer to “Finalising” (➔ 45) for more detail of finalising.

Specifying the Recording Time

RAM

-R

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

This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

During recording On the main unit

repeatedly until the desired time

is reached.

The recording time and the unit’s display change as follows:

–

Notes

This function does not work during timer recording or Flexible Recording. Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP]. The unit turns off automatically after recording finished.

Direct TV Recording

RAM

-R

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

This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV without having to change the channels on this unit. You can use the function when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV using the 21-pin Scart cable.

Press and hold for about 1

second.

Tips

To stop recording

Press [g STOP].

Notes

When Digital TEXT (MHEG) (➔ 32) is displayed, Direct TV recording is unavailable. When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording stops. When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display (➔ 21), Direct TV recording is unavailable. When the TV is in the HDMI input mode, this function is not available. Switch to other mode except for the HDMI input mode and use Direct TV Recording. However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.

•

Format

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

Yes

SELECT

OK RETURN

REC

Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00

OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30

OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00

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 9 min.

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

Press the

OPEN/CLOSE This disc cannot be played on other DVD players without finalising.

button to exit.

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Advanced Recording

Flexible Recording

RAM

-R

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

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the programme within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible recording mode)” (➔ 18).

With the unit stopped

e, r to select “To Others” then

e, r to select

“Flexible Rec” then

w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.”

and e, r to set the recording time.

You can set “Hour” and “Min.” using the numbered buttons.

–

When you want to start recording

w, q, e, r to select “Start” then

Recording starts.–

Notes

You cannot record more than 8 hours.

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

To stop recording partway

Press [g STOP].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS

] to show the remaining recording time.

REC 0:59

BBC ONE Wales

DVD-RAM

1 DVB

Remaining time

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Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback

RAM

Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording.

During recording

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP] once.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Simultaneous Record and Playback

RAM

Allows playback of a previous title, while recording something else.

During recording

w, q, e, r to select the title to

play then

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.

2. Press [g STOP].

Notes

During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete titles.

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Flexible Rec

Record in FR mode.

Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

CancelStart

SELECT

RETURN

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RAM

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

Manual Recording

Preparation:

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (➔ 9). When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 51).

•

With the unit stopped.

to select “AV2” for the

satellite receiver you have

connected.

to select the recording

mode.

Select the channel on the satellite

receiver.

Recording starts.–

Tips

To skip unwanted parts

Press [h PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restar t recording.)

To stop recording

Press [g STOP].

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver)–EXT LINK

To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver using timer programming

Preparation:

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to “VCR Scart Terminal” of a SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver with a 21-pin scart cable (➔ 9). Set the “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu (➔ 51).

•

Make timer programming on SKY

Digital STB/satellite receiver.

Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.

–

The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, most operations on this unit are prohibited ([; OPEN/CLOSE], [8] etc.). When you operate, press [EXT LINK] to cancel EXT LINK standby mode or recording (The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

–

Tips

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby (The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

Manual timer recordings (➔ 24)

Notes

In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to cancel the setting after recording is finished. This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions. The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases. When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if the input signal is NTSC system. 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.

RAM

To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➔ 38).

While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, video picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting.

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Recording from a Satellite Receiver

Advanced Features

RQT8856

Recording from a VCR, etc.

Connect cables while both the unit and the external device are turned off.

Front of the unit

Yellow White Red

You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable.

Audio/Video cable

S Video cable

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-R

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

Preparation:

Turn on the unit.

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If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). When the output signal from the external device is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 51). To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in NR” to “On” in the on-screen display (➔ 43).

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Insert a disc.

to select the recording

mode (➔ 18).

to select the input where

your external device is connected.

Front panel inputs are AV3.–

Start play on the external device.

at the point you want to

start recording to the disc.

Notes

When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external device stops.

Tips

You can also connect to the AV2 on the rear. If the audio output of the external device is monaural, connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

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Recording from an External Device

RQT8856

Advanced Features

Recording from a DV Camcorder

Connect the cable while both the unit and the external device are turned off.

Front of the unit

4-pin DV Cable

RAM

-R

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

Preparation:

Turn on the unit.

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). When the output signal from the external device is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 51). When recording bilingual programmes (➔ 49).

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Insert a disc.

to select the recording

mode (➔ 18).

Turn on the DV equipment and

pause play on the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start.

“DV Auto Rec” screen may appear.

When “DV Auto Rec” screen does not appear

Perform steps 1–3 (➔ above)

1. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” then press [OK].

3. Press [e, r] to select “DV Auto Rec” then press [OK].

You can proceed to step 5 (➔ right).

w to select “Rec to DVD” and

press

w to select “Rec” then

Notes

When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external device stops. If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for “Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu (➔ 49).

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Programmes are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images create chapters and playlists are created automatically. If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these are not guaranteed to work. It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment. The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly. Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the camcorder. The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer. This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector; Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector. Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm correct external connection. You cannot record and play simultaneously.

Tips

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.

To stop recording

Press [■ STOP]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].

If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions on page 22.

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DV Auto Rec

DV unit is connected. Record from the DV unit ?

Cancel

RETURN

Rec to DVD

SELECT

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