Panasonic dmr-e85 Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E85H

Dear customer

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

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

Region number supported by this unit

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

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

“ALL”.

Example:

ALL

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

The warranty can be found on page 52.

[For\Canada]only]

The warranty can be found on page 53.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 54.

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

Getting started

OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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

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

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

CAUTION!

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

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

FCC Note:

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

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

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

help.

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system . .10 STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

Recording

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Using the TV Guide On Screen system

to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . 21

Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Utilizing TV Guide On Screen system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing back

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using on-screen menus and Status messages . . . . . .28

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Creating, editing and playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Creating play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Play list operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Transfer (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists . . . . . . . . . . 35

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 36

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Format disc/Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TOP MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Select First play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen

system is not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

(Spanish Quick Reference)

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

Getting started

Useful features

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

Instant recording

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

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

The TV Guide On Screen system provides a handy electronic program guide (EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programs alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain category. ≥TV Guide On Screen is available in the continental United States.

In Canada, however, it is under development and may not function properly.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an internal HDD that is able to record up to 213 hours when using EP (8 Hour) mode. You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programmes to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup disc.

Instant play

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

Chasing playback

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

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

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

Time Slip

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

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Accessories

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

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 52. Only for Canada:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7721KG0)

Getting started

∏∏∏

2 Batteries

for remote control

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

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

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00006)

≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with

other equipment.

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6CA00001)

1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(VJA1125)

1 IR Blaster

(K2ZZ04C00001)

The remote control

∫ Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

20˚

30˚

20˚

30˚

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

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

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

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

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ page 12, 13).

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.

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Control reference guide

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

DVD

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

Remote control

Turn the unit on (➡ page 10)

Input select (L1, L2 or L3)

Select channels and title numbers, etc./

Basic operations for recording and play

Show Top menu/Direct Navigator

Show sub menu (➡ page 30)

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 28)

Show timer recording schedule

Erase items (➡ page 26)

Show SETUP menu (➡ page 11, 40)

Changing the size of information window

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

television program list (➡ page 36, 19)

Enter numbers

Cancel

(➡ page 24, 30)

(➡ page 20)

(➡ page 23)

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

SKIP

DISPLAY

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDI O

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

Television operations (➡ page 12)

Select drive (➡ page 16, 24)

Channel select (➡ page 16)

Getting started

Select audio (➡ page 17, 26) Skip a minute forward (➡ page 25) Show VCR Plusr screen (➡ page 21)

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ page 38)

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 10, 25) Return to previous screen Skip the specified time/Display the television image

as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 17, 25) Show television program list (➡ page 19) Change recording mode (➡ page 16) Start recording (➡ page 16) Show status messages (➡ page 29) Create chapters/“Green” button for television program

list (➡ page 26, 19)

Main unit

POWER

PULL OPEN

Connection for camcorder, etc. (➡ page 18)

Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7)

The unit’s display

Recording mode

HDD indicator

HDD

REC

e.g.,

[HDD]

POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡ page 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.

Disc tray (➡ page 16, 24)

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

L/MONO

HDD DVD

Open/close disc tray (➡ page 16, 24)

Display (➡ below)

Lights when the HDD or DVD

Skip the specified time/Display the television image

drive is selected

Timer recording indicator

XP SP

PLAY

Channel

Recording

Playback

Main display section

Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator

Recording/Playback

DVD

VCD

PLAY

Start play (➡ page 24)

Start recording (➡ page 16)

Remote control signal sensor

Stop (➡ page 16, 24)

Select drive (➡ page 16, 24)

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

Time Slip indicator

(➡ page 17)

as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 17, 25)

Channel select (➡ page 16)

Skip/Slow/Search (➡ page 25)

R-AM

Disc type

.MIX

D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)

REC

When lit: Down-mixed audio is played. When off: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two

front channels can be played.

HDD DVD

TIME SLIP

DRIVE SELECT

REC

/x1.3

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STEP 1 Connection

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

Television

Amplifier

Getting started

To L3 input terminals (rear)

Cable TV box/satellite receiver

From OUT1 or OUT2 terminals

This unit

Video cassette recorder Camcorder

From AUDIO OUT terminals or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

To L2 input terminals (front)

To L1 input terminals (rear)

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

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

The heat can damage the unit.

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 15 W).

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

Connecting a television and VCR

A to X are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.

1 – 4 are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

C When making this

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

G AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other

AUDI O IN

R L

VIDEO IN

connections are complete.

Red White Yellow

I To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

M Audio/Video

cable

3214

Q To OUT1 or OUT2

S VIDEO IN

N S-Video

cable

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver ➡ page 8

B Television

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

J 75 ≠ coaxial cable

➡ below

O Component

video cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

K Antenna

cable

D Cable TV

E Outdoor

antenna

F Indoor

antenna

L To the

antenna

P Splitter

Getting started

Red White Yellow

G-LINK

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R Cooling fan

U S-VIDEO OUT terminal

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ page 46) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.

≥Connect to terminals of the same color.

∫ 75 ≠ coaxial cable

The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer. ≥Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.

RF IN

(L1)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN1 IN3

RF OUT

(L3)

VHF/UHF

T This unit

OUT1 OUT2

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

YPB PR

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

Red White Yellow

S To L 1

J 75 ≠ coaxial

M Audio/Video

cable

V Use a splitter if you also

want to connect the antenna to your VCR.

Red White Yellow

R L

AUDIO OUT

X Video cassette recorder

VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

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

B Television B Television

T This unit

X VCR

T This unit

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

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

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STEP 1 Connection

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver

≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. ≥This unit is not compatible with TV Guide On Screen systems broadcast by satellite.

A to Q are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

A Television

Getting started

B This unit

E IR Blaster

AUDI O IN

VIDEO IN

R L

R - AUDIO - L

G-LINK

R - AUDIO - L

F Use L3 (not L1).

S VIDEO IN

C Audio/video cable

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT1 OUT2

YPB PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

D 75 ≠ coaxial

(L1)

S-VIDEO

IN1 IN3

S-VIDEO

(L3)

H Connect to either this

unit’s RF IN terminal or L3 terminal.

cable

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

Insert the IR Blaster jack into the G-LINK terminal. The cable TV box is controlled by an IR signal transmitted through the IR

C Audio/video cable

D 75 ≠ coaxial cable

I S-Video cable

Blaster. When selecting channels on this unit, the corresponding channels on the cable TV box also change accordingly. ≥Make sure to use the IR

Blaster (included). Only use the included IR Blaster.

J Setting the IR Blaster

➡ below

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

R L

AUDI O

K Cable TV box/

satellite receiver

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

L From antenna or

cable TV jack

§ For more information on connections (➡ page 7)

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∫ Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or

the RF OUT terminal?

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

VIDEO terminal.

Setting the IR Blaster

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

M Read the cable TV box operating instructions regarding

positioning of the signal sensor.

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

secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface.

O e.g. Television stand surface

Q If you peel off the adhesive tape, the

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

P Cable TV box

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Amplifier’s rear panel

Audio cable

To OUT1 or OUT2

G-LINK

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

R - AUDIO - L

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➡ page 42).

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to

DVD.

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

playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT1 OUT2

YPB PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Getting started

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

This unit

RF IN

(L1)

IN1 IN3

RF OUT

(L3)

VHF/UHF

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

Other antenna connections to the unit

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

the lead connection to minimize signal loss.

∫ A single twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

(Round) 75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

300–75 ≠ transformer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

Other antenna connections from the unit to the television

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

∫ A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

Te le v is i on

∫ A twin lead terminal

75–300 ≠ transformer

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF or UHF

Television

∫ Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF UHF

Television

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

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

settings as necessary.

Split out

ANT 1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Te l ev i s i o n

ANT 2

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STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system

Preparation

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

POWER Í/I

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

HDD DVD

DRIVE SELECT

/x1.3

CHTIME SLIP

suit the connections to this unit.

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

–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly

(➡ page 8).

–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.

DVD POWER

Getting started

Í DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

456

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CANCEL

STOP

SKIP

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

1 Press [Í DVD POWER].

Welcome to your TV Guide On Screen System!

2 Following the on-screen messages,

input the operating environment for

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

your television.

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

to confirm.

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

Set the following;

≥Country (USA/Canada)

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

USA

Canada

SETUP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

DISPLAY

DUBBING

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

Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen system, complete the setup. You cannot use timer recording unless the setup is completed.

Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On Screen system. Other languages cannot be displayed.

TV Guide On Screen system

This unit downloads a free television program list from a TV station and displays the list on the television screen. The list offers you many convenient functions such as timer recording (➡ page 19) and so on (➡ page 23). ≥This unit is not compatible with TV Guide On Screen systems

broadcast by satellite.

Downloading the television program list

≥The unit downloads the television program list only when the

unit is turned off.

≥When the unit is connected to a cable TV box, the cable TV

box must be turned on in order to download the television program list.

≥In order to cool the circuits used for downloading the television

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

≥ZIP (Postal) code

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

= = = = =

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

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

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

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

If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen system, select “No” at this point.

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

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

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

SETUP

Disc

Video

Set Up

Manual Clock Setting

/ :

SAT PM

MONTH DAY YEAR

HOUR MINUTE

12 00

2000

DST TIME ZONE

OFF

EST

Channel

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

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s L3 terminal,

select “L3”.

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

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

≥Cable TV box brand

(Select “Not listed” if you cannot find your cable TV box on the list.)

≥IR signal code

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

Is your cable box now turned to channel 09?

Yes

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

press [ENTER].

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

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

∫ The set contents are displayed together

To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)

Set the clock manually. However, the program list is not displayed until the unit downloads it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.

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

press [1].

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

Setting” and press [ENTER].

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

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

Getting started

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

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

[ENTER].

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

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

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

What would you like to do now?

Watch TV

3 Press [ENTER].

A television reception screen or a blue background screen is

displayed.

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

➡ page 43, Auto channel/clock settings

4 Press [Í DVD POWER].

Leave the unit turned off until the unit downloads the television program list. This may take up to a maximum of 24 hours. ≥When the unit is connected to a cable TV box, the cable TV box

must be turned on in order to download the television program list.

≥When the unit is connected to a cable TV box, note that the

television program list may not be downloaded correctly if you change the channel of the cable TV box while the unit is turned off.

If you find “There is no data for this screen” on the television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet downloaded the program list.

There is no data for this screen.

SORTSCHEDULE LISTINGS

TODAY

Last

Channel

NWGB

NWBG

ducation

BOX

ANiMe Network

PBS

8:00PM

LISTINGS

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

8:30PM

5 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

6 Press [SETUP].

≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF

If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.

≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich

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

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

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

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY

SORTSCHEDULE

R R

AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.

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

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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD POWER

POWER

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

TV operation buttons

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

Numbered buttons

Getting started

SETUP

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

Television operation

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

Point the remote control at the television

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

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic National

01, 02

QUASAR

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

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

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

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

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

Selecting television type

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3

standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive

output (➡ page 46).

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

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

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 16:9

4:3 standard aspect television

≥480P/480I:

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

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I

Aspect 4:3 & 480P

Aspect 16:9 & 480I

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

16:9 widescreen television

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

press [ENTER].

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To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When other Panasonic products

SETUP

Remote Control Code

Channel

Set Up

respond to this remote control

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

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

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control Code” and press [ENTER].

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

or 3) and press [ENTER].

Press “±

”

and “ENTER

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

”

together

5 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 2 seconds.

6 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

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

Getting started

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Type Logo Instructions

Temporary storage

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥120 GB Indicated in these

–

instructions with [HDD]

Getting started

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

(5z)

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

[RAM]

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)

[DVD-R]

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

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

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

≥You can record up to 213 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).

≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 17). ≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub)

a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD. (➡ page 46).

Re-writable discs for backup use

≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or

play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 17). ≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are

commercially available.

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

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 46). You cannot transfer (dub) a recorded title.

≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs. ≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24 k recording speed by using a high speed recording

compatible disc (➡ page 35).

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

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode]. ≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡ page 39,

46).

≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. ≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs. ≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32 k recording speed by using a high speed recording

compatible disc (➡ page 35).

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type Logo Instructions

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

§2

§3

§4

MTS broadcast Recording broadcasts that allow

§5

one copy Recording 16:9 aspect picture ±§6

§1

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

§2

Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

§3

After finalizing the disc (➡ page 39, 46).

§4

Only one is recorded (➡ page 42, Select MTS).

§5

CPRM (➡ page 46) compatible discs only.

§6

The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[Note]

When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ page 41).

∫ Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc. Play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

PROTECT

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Video CD

[VCD]

Audio CD

[CD]

High fidelity music discs ≥Played on this unit in 2 channels.

High quality movie and music discs

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

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

CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3 (➡ page 27)

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the

session or finalize the disc after recording. Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

≥The producer of the material 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.

Discs that cannot be played

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

Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 46, Finalize)

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

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

Disc handling

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 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.)

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥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 use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented 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.

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 video content to a DVD 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 power plug from the household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure the content, during recording or play, 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 viewing once, editing, or for saving to a DVD disc.

∫ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon

as you feel there may be problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, 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 become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, save all content to the DVD disc. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

∫ Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area so 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.

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 power plug from the household AC

outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.

While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

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

display.)

2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

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

∫ HDD recording time remaining

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

∫

When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the display

The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to extend the life of the HDD.

≥Press [HDD] to activate. ≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away

because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.

≥If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode

after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.

∫ 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 the case any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

Getting started

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Recording television programs

HDD

REC

HDD, DVD indicator

TIME SLIP

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

1 3

AUDIO

FUNCTIONS

3 4 2 1 ENTER RETURN

TIME SLIP

4 5

Recording

POWER

PULL OPEN

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

L/MONO

L2 input terminals

INPUT SELECT

Numbered buttons

;

∫

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

Time Slip indicator

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

STOP

SKIP

DISPLAY

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

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

drive simultaneously.

≥

It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥W

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

≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc. ≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡ page 46) protected material

onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

Regarding DVD-R

≥When transferring (dubbing) a title recorded with the high speed

mode to a DVD-R, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (➡ page 41)

≥

In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized (

Preparation

Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list ➡ page 23, Selecting the TV Guide On Screen system start up pattern.

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

recording drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD

indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

Insert label-up.

Insert fully so it clicks into place.

HDD DVD

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

➡

page 39).

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

∫

REC

/x1.3

To select with the numbered buttons:

TV Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

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

≥Select the audio to record (➡ page 17).

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

Remaining time on the disc

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

Set “Audio for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu. (➡ page 42)

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

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

recording.

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

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

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.

[HDD]

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

[DVD-R]

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

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

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

∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch

Recording

During recording

Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you press the button:

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

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

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 19) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ page 18).

Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (➡ page 40, “Off Timer”).

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Insert with the arrow facing in.

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

HDD

Mode Single-

XP (High quality) 26 1 2 1 SP (Normal) 52 2 4 2 LP (Long play) 104 4 8 4 EP (Extra long play)

(120GB)

213 (160

)8 (6§) 16 (12§)8 (6§)

DVD-R AM DVD -

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

(Unit: hour)

R (4.7 GB)

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

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

Press [1](PLAY).

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

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

Recording

Picture quality

EP (6H)

EP (8H)

Recording time

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

[Note]

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

recordings.

≥

When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.

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

display.

XP SP LP EP

Selecting audio to record

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

l l l

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

l l l a-

Mono: Main audio (monaural)

HDD

CH 12

((

Stereo

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

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

recorded.

≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a

stereo broadcast.

e.g., “Stereo” is selected “((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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

and press [ENTER].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Reviewing the recorded images while recording— Time Slip

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

PLAY

0 min

REC

≥You will hear the playback audio.

Play starts from 30 seconds previous.

The image currently being recorded

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

press [ENTER].

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

again to show the play and recording images.

∫ To stop play

Press [∫].

∫ To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops

Press [∫].

∫ To stop timer recording

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

seconds to stop recording.

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

sound will also change.

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

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 42).

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Recording television programs

Refer to the control reference on page 16.

Flexible Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. e.g.,

Recorded

Recording

Program to be recorded

Preparation

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

Remain

45 minutes in SP mode

60 minutes

Perfectly fit!

Recording rate between SP and LP

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Recording from a video cassette recorder

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

[Note]

When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded. As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.

e.g.: Connecting to the L2 input terminals

POWER

PULL OPEN

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

L/MONO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

Yellow White Red

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R

REC

HDD DVD

/x1.3

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

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

“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press [ENTER].

FLEXIBLE REC

Record in FR mode

Maximum rec time Set recording time

Start Cancel

3 Hour 00 Min. 3 Hour 00 Min.

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

4 When you want to start recording

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

≥Recording starts. ≥The recording mode becomes FR mode.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

DVD-RAM

REC 0:59

CH71

Stereo

Remaining time

S-Video

cable

Timer recording

TODAY

Last

Channel

SORTSCHEDULE

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

NWGB

R R

NWBG

ducation

LISTINGS

8:30PM8:00PM

8:00 9:00

DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

DUBBING

∫

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

STOP

SKIP

DISPLAY

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

PAG E X CH W

3 4 2 1

ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Using the TV Guide On Screen system to make timer recordings

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

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

listed on the television program list.

1 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

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

∫ To change the setting

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

[ENTER].

Start early by :

End late by :

Quality :

Destination :

00 minutes 00 minutes SP HDD

4Change the setting as necessary and press

[ENTER].

≥To set recording to start early or end late

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

≥To change the recording mode

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

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

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

≥To change the recording drive

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

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ page 21, Relief Recording).

4 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

pressing [Í DVD POW ER].

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

turned on.

Recording

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

program.

≥To skip one screen

Press [PAGE X CH W].

≥To skip 24 hours in the list

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

3 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

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

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

Each time you press the button:

[. l l l l l l l {

Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.

Records only once.

;

Records when the broadcast time and program

name match from Monday to Friday.

;

Records weekly.

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer recording without deleting the program setting.

To check, change or delete the program ➡ page 22 To utilize TV Guide On Screen system, see also page 23. Notes on timer recording ➡ page 21

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

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

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

seconds to stop recording.

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

television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set them manually (➡ page 20).

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Recording

Timer recording

DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

∫

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

STOP

VCR Plus+

SKIP

PAU S E

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

VCR Plusr

≥To enter the channel

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

Press [DUBBING] (Blue).

≥To change the recording mode

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

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

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

≥To change the recording drive

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

TOP MENU

ENTER

PROG/CHECK

DUBBING

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

DISPLAY

DUBBING

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

Manually programming timer recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

FAVORITES

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

RECORD

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

SET TIMER

R R

3 4 2 1 ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

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

4 Press [ENTER].

FAVORITES

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once

NWBG

HDD

REMOVE

11:00 11:55

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

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

Each time you press the button:

[. l l l l l l {

Records only once.

;

Records weekly.

;

Records daily (From Monday to Friday).

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

recording without deleting the program setting.

≥To program other recordings

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

RECORD

FREQUENCY

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

INFO.

R R

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2 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

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

=========

3 Enter the settings.

≥To enter the date

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

≥To enter the time

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

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

5 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

pressing [Í DV D POW ER] .

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

turned on.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 21

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

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

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

seconds to stop recording.

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings

Entering PlusCode® number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

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

television program list (➡ page 10).

1 Press [VCRPlusr].

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

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

=========

Notes on timer recording

≥“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate that the unit is in timer

recording standby.

≥“F” flashes when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby. ≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even

when recording or when playing.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while transferring (dubbing) in

normal speed mode (➡ page 35).

≥When you program successive timer recordings to start

immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at the ending of the earlier program (approximately 15 seconds). In addition, when recording to DVD-R, the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later program (approximately 15 seconds).

Program Program

Recorded

Not recorded [DVD-R]

Recorded

Recording

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

the PlusCode number.

≥To correct the number

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

4 Press [ENTER].

FAVORITES

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once

NWBG

HDD

REMOVE

11:00 11:55

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

Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.

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

recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the unit. To change the setting ➡ page 19, To change the setting, step 3.

RECORD

FREQUENCY

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

INFO.

R R

5 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

pressing [Í DVD POWER].

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

turned on.

Not recorded

≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually

setting the clock (➡ page 11), timer recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

∫ Relief Recording

When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording and if the program will not fit onto the disc, the recording drive will be changed to the “HDD” automatically. ≥If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on

or when timer recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the recording drive will be changed to the HDD.

≥The Direct Navigator shows which programs were relief-

recorded (“ ” is displayed.)(➡ page 24).

≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the

program as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

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

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

seconds to stop recording.

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Recording

Timer recording

DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

456

7809

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

STOP

SKIP

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

VOLUME

PAG E

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

PAG E X CH W

∫ To change the recording frequency

Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

∫ To change the time, recording mode and

recording drive

Press [ENTER]. (➡ page 19, To change the setting, step 4)

∫ To delete the program

Press [DUBBING] (Blue).

∫ To exit the screen

Press [TV GUIDE].

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

[Í DVD POWER].

TOP MENU

ENTER

PROG/CHECK

DUBBING

Info

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

DISPLAY

DUBBING

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

Check, change or delete a program

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

SET TIMER

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R R R

FAVORITES

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly Sat 4:00pm Baseball Once

RECORD

3 4 2 1 ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

∫ When there is a duplicate or overlapping

program timer recording

The program timer recording that was set last is recorded. None of the program that was set earlier is recorded even if there is only partial overlapping. Program timer recordings that are not recorded are highlighted in grey.

Time

Not recorded

Programs set earlier

Program set last

Not recorded

Recorded

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2 Press [3, 4] to select the program.

Channel or program name (a program name that was set for timer recording using TV Guide On Screen system or VCR Plusi system that was listed in the program list)

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once

NWBG

HDD

11:00 11:55

Recording mode (➡ page 17) Recording drive

REMOVE

FREQUENCY

INFO.

Frequency (➡ page 19, 20)

Utilizing TV Guide On Screen system

Press [TV GUIDE].

Program viewed before the program list was opened.

TODAY

8:00PM

Last

Channel

Panasonic dmr-e85 Operation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents

Useful features

Accessories

The remote control

Control reference guide

STEP 1 Connection

STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

HDD and disc information

Recording television programs

Recording

Timer recording