Panasonic DMR-E85H User Manual

Operating Instructions
Instrucciones de funcionamiento

DVD Video Recorder
Grabadora de DVD vídeo

Model No. DMR-E85H

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 “2”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels

containing “2” or “ALL”.

HARD DISK DRIVE

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

Número de región soportado por
esta unidad

A los reproductores DVD y al software se les
asigna números de región según la zona donde
son vendidos.

≥El número de región de esta unidad es el “2”.
≥La unidad reproducirá DVDs con etiquetas que

tengan “2” o “ALL”.

Example:
Ejemplo:

2

2 ALL

3

5

Dear customer

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

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

Estimado cliente

Muchísimas gracias por haber adquirido este
aparato.
Lea con atención estas instrucciones para obtener
las máximas prestaciones y seguridad.

Antes de conectar, operar o ajustar este producto,
sírvase leer estas instrucciones completamente.
Guarde este manual.

RQT7664-1EEG

SUOMI

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.

Getting started

ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

VAROI TUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROI TUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA,
SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROI TUS!

≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA

KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI
EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI
TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN

LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA

TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA
ILMASTOSSA.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy
olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua
ongelman sattuessa.

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

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.

Y

RF IN

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

AC IN

DANGER

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO !

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

-

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

-

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

-

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

-

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

-

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

-

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

-

-

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

PB

PR

COMPONENT

RF OUT

VIDEO OUT
(NTSC:480P/480I,
PAL:576P/576I)

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

(Inside of product)
(Tuotteen sisällä)
(Produktets innside)

RQLS0233

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER
ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE
BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG
REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT
PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT
ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET
IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER
ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES
GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM
BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET

INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED
HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV
OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER , GARDINER OG
LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ

APPARATET.

≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

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Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og
støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå
problemer.

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

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

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Channel reception settings. . . . . . . . . . . 10

Set up to match your television

and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HDD and Disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

Recording from an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . 19

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

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK)

. . 21

Playing back

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . 26

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Editing

Editing titles/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Creating, editing and playing play lists. . . . . . . . 30

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Play list operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transfer (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists . . . . . . 33

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 34

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DISC MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Reference

Getting started

Useful features

This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to
rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and
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.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an
internal HDD that is able to record up to 142 hours [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.

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

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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 programme 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

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

∏∏ ∏ ∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7721KH0)

1 AC mains lead

≥For use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment.

The remote control

∫ Batteries

Getting started

≥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.

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

20˚

30˚

20˚

30˚

7 m directly in front of the unit

1 Audio/video cable

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[Note]

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

Í

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

DVD

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

Remote control

Turn the unit on (➡ page 10, 11)

Direct TV recording (➡ page 17)

Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers

Basic operations for recording and play

Cancel

DVD

TV

DIRECT TV REC

HDD DVD

CH

AV

DRIVE SELECT

123

456

7809

CANCEL

STOP

SKIP

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

VOLUME

CH

ShowView

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

Television operations (➡ page 13)

Select drive (➡ page 16, 22)

Channel select (➡ page 16)

HOWVIEW screen (➡ page 19)

Show S
Skip 30 seconds forward (➡page 23)
Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) (➡ page 18)

Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ page 22, 28)

Show sub menu (➡ page 28)

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 26)

Show timer recording programme screen

(➡ page 20)

Erase items (➡ page 24)

Programme recording standby/release

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(➡ page 19, 20)

(➡ page 21)

Manual tuning operation (➡ page 42)

Main unit

Standby/on switch (

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.

/I) (➡page 10, 11)

Disc tray (➡ page 16, 22)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIMER

F

EXT LINK

A B C

FUNCTIONS

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡page 36)

ENTER

RETURN

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 10, 23)

Return to previous screen
Show status messages (➡ page 27)

DISPLAY

STATUS

TIME SLIP

Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 17, 23)
Change recording mode (➡ page 16)
Start recording (➡ page 16)

Select audio (➡ page 24)

DUBBING

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC

AUDI O

Create chapter (➡ page 24)

One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡page 34)

Select drive (➡ page 16, 22)

Lights when the HDD or DVD

drive is selected

OPEN/CLOSE

Getting started

Stop (➡ page 16, 23)

Start recording (➡ page 16)
Remote control signal sensor

REC

PULL OPEN

AV3

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Connection for camcorder etc.
(➡ page 18)

Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7, 8)

The unit’s display

Linked timer recordings
with external equipment
indicator

L/MONO

HDD indicator

HDD

EXT

Link

REC

e.g.,

Recording Playback Recording/Playback

[HDD]

HDD DVD

R

Display (➡below)

Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a

Recording mode

Timer recording indicator

XP
SP

PLAY

LP
EP

Open/close disc tray (➡ page 16, 22)

Time Slip indicator (➡ page 17)

picture-in-picture (➡ page 17, 23)

Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator

DVD

VCD

PLAY

Main display section

R-AM

.MIX

REC

TIME SLIP

HDD DVD

TIME SLIP

DRIVE SELECT

CH

/x1.3

Start play
(➡ page 22)

Skip/Slow/Search
(➡ page 23)

Channel select (➡ page 16)

Disc type

D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
When lit: down-mixed audio is played.
When off: the disc prevents down-mixing so on

the two front channels can be played.

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STEP

≥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.

1

Connection

∫ Recommended connection for your television

What kind of input terminal does your television have?

Scart Highly recommended connection.

AV IN

Component
video

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Getting started

S-Video This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

S-VIDEO IN

≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this

unit by connecting to an RGB compatible
television.

≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you can

use a variety of useful functions.

These terminals provide a purer picture than the S­Video terminal.
≥If your television is compatible with progressive

scan, you can enjoy high-quality progressive video.
If you have a progressive compatible CRT
television, we cannot recommend this connection
as some flickering may occur.

video terminal.

Required

cable(s)

Fully wired 21­pin Scart cable

3 video cables ➡8 ➡ 11

S-Video cable ➡ 8 ➡11

Page No. for
connections

➡ 7

Page No. for TV

settings

➡ 11

≥If it’s a Q Link

television ➡ 10

Audio/Video The most basic connection.

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

Audio/Video
cable (included)

➡ 8

➡ 11

Q Link functions

Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 47). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to the
television if using the Q Link function.
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating
instructions or consult your dealer.

≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)

≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)

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

Television

Decoder or satellite/

digital receiver

From AV1, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

To AV2 or AV4 input terminals (rear)

Video cassette recorder

From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

This unit

To AV3 input terminals (front) (➡ page 18)

Amplifier

Camcorder

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∫ 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.

≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on

the television side, not the VCR side.

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

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This
unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 3 W).

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Television

This unit

VCR

Television

VCR

This unit

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

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

Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR

When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡ page 8)

indicates included accessories.

indicates accessories not included.

are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

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1

To household mains socket

(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)

Television’s

rear panel

AV IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

To the aerial

Splitter

AC mains lead

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

Cooling fan

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Audio/Video cable

VCR’s rear panel

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

R L

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RF coaxial cable

OUT

AV4 I N

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 t e r m inal

If your television is equipped with RGB
input capability, by connecting with a
fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can
see video using RGB output on this
unit (➡ below).
To output in RGB select “RGB (without
component)” from “AV1 Output” in the
SETUP menu (➡ page 41).

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.

Aerial

cable

2 134

Y

RF IN

PB

PR

COMPONENT

RF OUT

VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)

Use a splitter if you
also want to connect
the aerial to your VCR.

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Getting started

∫ RGB

This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By
dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

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7

STEP

1

Connection

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO
terminals and VCR

Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➡page 7)

indicates included accessories.

indicates accessories not included.

are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

4

1

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

To household mains socket

(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)

Getting started

Tel evisio n’s
rear panel

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

To the aerial

Splitter

AC mains lead

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

Cooling fan

Audio/Video cable

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Audio/Video cable

VCR’s rear panel

Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

R L

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

S-Video
cable

OUT

AV4 I N

RF coaxial cable

Video cable

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)

2 134

Y

PB

PR

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 and provide a purer picture than the
S-VIDEO OUT terminal (➡below).
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.

Aerial

cable

RF IN

RF OUT

Use a splitter if
you also want
to connect the
aerial to your
VCR.

VHF/UHF

RF IN

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∫ Component video output

Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component
video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡page 46).

For progressive output (➡page 12)

8

Connecting a satellite receiver, digital receiver or decoder

PR

RF IN

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PB

Y

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

R - AUDIO -

R - AUDIO -

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AC IN

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

AV4 I N

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡ page 41).

AV OUT

Satellite receiver, digital
receiver or decoder’s rear
panel

21-pin Scart cable

This unit’s
rear panel

(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders
using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in
“Digital Audio Output” (➡page 40).
≥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.

Viewing video from the decoder on the television while the
unit is stopped, or while recording

If you connected the television to the AV1 terminal and the decoder
to the AV2 terminal on this unit, press [0]i[ENTER]. (“DVD”
appears on the unit’s display.)
Press again to cancel. (“TV” appears on the unit’s display.)
≥If the television is compatible with RGB input, the RGB output

signal from the decoder can also be output from the main unit the
same way.

Getting started

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend this cable sharply.

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

This unit’s rear panel

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

OPTICAL IN

Red White

Audio cable

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

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

The heat can damage the unit.

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9

STEP

2

Channel reception settings

Í/ l

Preset Download
(Setup with Q Link functions)

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

DVD

Í DVD

Getting started

3,4,2,1
ENTER

TV

DIRECT TV REC

AV

DRIVE SELECT

HDD DVD

123

456

7809

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

STOP

INPUT SELECT

SKIP

PAU SE

ENTER

VOLUM E

CH

CH

ShowView

MANUAL SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

STATUS

TIME SLIP

TIMER

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC

AUDIO

F

EXT LINK

DUBBING

A B C

HDD DVD

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

CH

X CH W

REC

/x1.3

When connecting to a television that has the Q Link
function (➡page 47) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart
cable (➡ page 7).

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

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

Downloading from the television starts.

Download

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait.
RETURN: to abort

RETURN

Downloading is complete when you see the television
picture.

≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television,

press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the country and press
[ENTER].

Country

België
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España

France

SELECT

Italia
Nederland

ENTER

Norge

RETURN

RETURN: leave ENTER: access

If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” in the Country
setting, or when the television tuning setting has been set to
Switzerland, the “Power Save” setting menu appears. Select
“On” or “Off” (➡ page 38).

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
Others

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To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ page 44).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ page 42)

∫ To restart Preset Download (➡ page 43)

10

Auto-Setup
(Setup without Q Link functions)

≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT,

S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
(➡ page 8).

≥When connecting to a television that does not have

the Q Link function (➡page 47).

This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV
stations and synchronizes the time when the TV channel that is
broadcasting time and date information is tuned.

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

The Country setting menu appears.

Country

België
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España

France

SELECT

Italia
Nederland

ENTER

Norge

RETURN

RETURN: leave ENTER: access

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
Others

If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera”, the “Power
Save” setting menu appears. Select “On” or “Off”
(➡ page 38).

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

country.

4 Press [ENTER].

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes.

Auto-Setup

Ch 1

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.
RETURN: to abort

RETURN

Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television picture.

Getting started

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡page 44).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ page 42)

∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡ page 43)

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.
When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the
Country setting screen appears.

≥All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and

time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.

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11

STEP

3

Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD

TV

VOLUM E

AV

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

PAU SE

ENTER

CH

ShowView

INPUT SELECT

MANUAL SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

CH

DIRECT TV REC

HDD DVD

Numbered
buttons

123

456

7809

CANCEL

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

3,4,2,1

Getting started

ENTER

SUB MENU

TV operation
buttons

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

STATUS

TIME SLIP

TIMER

EXT LINK

F

DUBBING

A B C

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC

AUDIO

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

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

and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tun in g
Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television
≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television

[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan

& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the
disc) (➡ page 46).

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style
(➡ page 46).

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9

4:3
Letterbox

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ page 46).

Selecting television type and aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

HDD

Playback

Recording

Dubbing
Edit

Setting

ENTER

RETURN

Disc Remaining 34:00 SP

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

DUBBING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

FLEXIBLE REC

DISC MANAGEMENT

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

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

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

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

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

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tuning

Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection

Manual
Auto-Setup Restart
Download

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

press [ENTER].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

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

or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is
progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some
flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡ page 27).

≥Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without
component)”. Set this item to either “Video (with component)” or
“S-Video (with component)” (➡ page 41).

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-

VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace irrespective
of the settings.

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To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

12

SETUP

Disc

Tun in g

Remote Control

Others

Press “±” and “ENTER” together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote
control.

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 TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 45
AIWA 35
AKAI 27, 30
BLAUPUNKT 09
BRANDT 10, 15
BUSH 05, 06
CURTIS 31
DESMET 05, 31, 33
DUAL 05, 06
ELEMIS 31
FERGUSON 10
GOLDSTAR/LG 31
GOODMANS 05, 06, 31
GRUNDIG 09
HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42
INNO HIT 34
IRRADIO 30
ITT 25
JVC 17, 39
LOEWE 07
METZ 28, 31
MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20
MIVAR 24
NEC 36
NOKIA 25, 26, 27
NORDMENDE 10
ORION 37
PHILIPS 05, 06
PHONOLA 31, 33
PIONEER 38
PYE 05, 06
RADIOLA 05, 06
SABA 10
SALORA 26
SAMSUNG 31, 32, 43
SANSUI 05, 31, 33
SANYO 21
SBR 06
SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31
SELECO 06, 25
SHARP 18
SIEMENS 09
SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33
SONY 08
TELEFUNKEN 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
THOMSON 10, 15, 44
TOSHIBA 16
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

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

When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control

If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the
remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the
two must match).
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the code

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

6 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.

7 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 6).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the
main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(➡ step 6).

Getting started

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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)

≥80 GB
Indicated in these
instructions with [HDD]

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

[RAM]

—

Getting started

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

[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.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

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

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

(Y: Possible, t: Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable Yt
Edit Y§1
Play on other players
Recording both M 1 and M 2 of bilingual

broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture Y§6

≥You can record up to 142 hours [in EP (8 Hour) 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 (8 Hour) 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 (9.4 GB) 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 24k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc

(➡ page 33).

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

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode].
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡page 37, 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 32k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc

(➡ page 33).

§ 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 37, 46).

§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡ page 40, Bilingual Audio Selection).

§ 5CPRM (➡ page 46) compatible discs only.

§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

§2

Y

Y

§5

Y

§3

Y

§4

t

t

[Note]

When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” 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 39).

∫ 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

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Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type Logo Instructions

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Video CD

[VCD]

Audio CD

[CD]

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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 music and audio
(including CD-R/RW)

CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 25)

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

sessions 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
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 46,

Finalize)

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” 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.

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

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a
title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.

(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)

TV type Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ page 43), the picture may
be clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ page 43).

§3

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

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

match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡ page 43).

PA L Y

NTSC

PA L t

NTSC

PA L Y

NTSC

§3

Y

Yes/No

§1

Y

§2

Y

(PAL60)

Accessory discs

DVD-RAM

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-RF120LE

LM-AD240LE
LM-AB120LE
LM-AF120LE

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 mains lead from the
household mains socket. 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 a 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 mains lead from the household mains

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

∫ When moving the unit

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

display.)

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

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

∫ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression
system to vary recorded data segments to match video data
segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of
time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount 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 programmes

HDD

EXTEXT

LinkLink

XPXP

SP

LP

LP

EPEP

RECREC

PLAYPLAY PLA

HDD

EXTEXT

LinkLink

XP

SPSP

SP

LPLP
EPEP

RECREC

PLAYPLAY PLA

HDD

EXTEXT

LinkLink

XP

SPSP

SP

LPLP
EPEP

REC

PLAYPLAY PLA

Time Slip indicator

215

OPEN/CLOSE

PULL OPEN

AV3

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

HDD DVD

R

L/MONO

TIME SLIP

HDD, DVD indicator

VOLUM E

CH

ShowView

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

1
3

INPUT SELECT

;
1

FUNCTIONS

AV3 input terminals

DVD

TV

AV

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

CH

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

¥ DIRECT

DIRECT TV REC

TV REC

HDD DVD

Numbered
buttons

Recording

123

456

7809

CANCEL

STOP

∫

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1
ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

STATUS

F TIMER

4

TIMER

F

EXT LINK

DUBBING

A B C

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

REC

AUDIO

TIME SLIP

5

AUDIO

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

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.

≥When using 8 cm 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 Rec for High Speed mode” to
“On” before recording to the HDD. (➡page 39)

≥When recording bilingual TV broadcast onto DVD-R, only one of

either “M 1” or “M 2” audio can be recorded. Select at “Bilingual
Audio Selection” (➡page 40).

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another

playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➡ page 37).

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.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

REC

HDD DVD

TIME SLIP

DRIVE SELECT

/x1.3

CH

To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

3

∫1

15: [1] ➡ [5]

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 the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
SETUP menu (➡ page 40).

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.

≥[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by

pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the
recording of audio.)

∫ 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 a separate title.)

∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch

Recording

During recording

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

Each time you press the button:
30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.)
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}

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

using Flexible Recording (➡page 18).

If a station broadcasts Teletext information

The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name
if the station’s Title Page is correctly set (➡ page 42).

[Note]

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

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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.

DVD-RAM

Mode

XP (High quality) 17121
SP (Normal) 34242
LP (Long play) 68484
EP (Extra long

play)

HDD

(80 GB)

142

(106

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

8 (6

§

)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

§

)16 (12§)8 (6§)

XP

SP

LP

EP (6 Hour)

Picture quality

§

EP (8 Hour)

Recording time

§

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

[Note]

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8 Hour) 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.

(Unit: hour)

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

XP

SP
LP
EP

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

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 current recording
images

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 [∫].

Recording

Direct TV Recording

When connected to a television that has the Q Link
function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

This function allows you to immediately start recording the
programme that you are viewing on the TV.

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

Insert a disc. (➡ page 16)

3 Press [¥ DIRECT TV REC].

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

∫ To stop timer recording

Press [F TIMER].

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

seconds to stop recording.

[Note]

Chasing play can only be used with programmes of the same
encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

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