Panasonic DMR-EH50 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH50

HARD DISK DRIVE

Region number supported by this unit

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

≥The region number of this unit is “4”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

Dear customer

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

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

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CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION!

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

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

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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

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)

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Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

Table of contents

Getting started

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

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Inserting, Removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Note to owners of progressive compatible

PAL system televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit. . . . . 7

Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

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

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

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

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

Channel reception settings. . . . . . . . . . 17

Set up to match your television

and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rec for High Speed dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using G-CODE® system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Simple editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and

Status message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Editing

Editing titles/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . 38

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Editing and playing playlists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Picture and folder operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transferring (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists . . . . . . 41

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 42 Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format) and +R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . 45

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . 46

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 46 Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL

PICTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format. . . . . . . . . . 49

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reference

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

Table of contents / Useful features

Useful features

This DVD Recorder records high quality pictures to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that outperform 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.

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

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 Hours) mode]. You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programmes to DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R and create a backup disc.

SD card slot

The SD card slot of this unit lets you play digital camera photographs and transfer (dub) them from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage without using a computer.

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 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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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

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

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

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (➡ below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.

This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫ Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area 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

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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 of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

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∫ When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears on the unit’s display

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

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

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

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

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt

pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. ≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

(condensation can occur). –Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases

or cartridges when you are not using them.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. ≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. ≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD-RAM lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1 or RP-CL720 (On sale from May

2005)

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[Note]

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

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

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

Disc and card handling / Unit care

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Inserting, Removing the SD card

Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off.

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

Opening the cover Inserting the card Removing the card Closing the cover

Press down.

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB (➡ 11).

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

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right. (Do not forget to close the cover. ➡ right)

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

card, insert it

card

ADAPTER

Press on the centre of

the card. Pull it straight out.

Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions

≥If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector

Using progressive output, you can enjoy high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Connect this unit’s component video output terminals to your television and turn on the progressive output setting (➡ 15, 18).

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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

Use component output with progressive “Off” (Factory setting ➡ 55), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

Push up.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Inserting, Removing the SD card / Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions

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Progressive output

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Progressive output

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit

SETUP

Dynamic Range Compression Bilingual Audio Selection

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Off

Dolby Digital

Digital Audio Output

Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Tun in g

Connection

TAB

SELECT

SETUP

Recording time in EP mode

Rec for High Speed dubbing

Disc

Picture Sound

Tun in g

EP (6 Hours)

Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥The main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2) only can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing.

DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R are collectively referred to as “DVD-R, etc.” on this page.

Hallo

Record to DVD-R, etc.

The selected audio only is recorded.

e.g., M 1 only

Hello

e.g.,

Hello

16:9 aspect programme with main and secondary audio

4:3 aspect

Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etc.

∫ When recording a bilingual programme to DVD-R, etc.

Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (dubbing).

Some television programmes are broadcast with main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc.

≥If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio

Hello

Hallo

Selection” in the SETUP menu (➡ 54).

Record to DVD-R, etc.

The selected audio only is recorded.

Hello

Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit

≥If you connect external equipment

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

∫ When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.

Set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ 22).

You can transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 64k HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” (➡ 22).

Settings for recording

); however, the following settings are necessary before recording to the

Record to the HDD

High speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, etc.

HDD

∫ Playing the disc on other DVD players

The disc must be finalized after recording or transferring (dubbing) (➡ 50).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or transferring (dubbing) titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or transfer (dub).

You can record and transfer (dub) again if you format DVD-RW.

Play on other DVD equipment

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2005. These may be subject to change.)

∏

(EUR7729KF0)

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

∏∏∏∏

≥For use with this unit only. Do

not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other

equipment with this unit.

The remote control information

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video

cable

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time.

Included accessories / The remote control information

≥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.

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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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 (➡ 19).

HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Logo –

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Main use Temporary storage As re-writable discs for backup use

Maximum recording time

Play on other players – Only on DVD-RAM compatible players. Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 50, 65). Using a high speed

recording compatible disc What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do t: Cannot do)

Chasing playback YY t Recording broadcasts that

allow one copy Recording both M 1 and

M 2 for bilingual broadcasts Recording 16:9 aspect

picture Entering text YY Y

Erasing titles YY

Creating playlists YY t

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥80 GB

[HDD] [RAM]

Video

Still pictures

Approx. 142 hours

–

Approx. 8 hours (Approx. 16 hours on a

This unit is compatible with 2k–5k

Y [CPRM (➡ 65) compatible discs only.]

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

Video

Still pictures

double-sided disc

recording speed discs.

)

DVD-R (DVD-Video format)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

[-R] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization

Video

As one time recording discs for backup use

(recordable until the disc is full)

Approx. 8 hours

This unit is compatible with 1k–8k

recording speed discs.

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 54, Bilingual

Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)

Y (Available space does not increase after

erasing.)

HDD, disc and card information

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

Disc type

Logo –

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Main use As re-writable discs for backup use

Maximum recording time Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hours Play on other players Only after finalizing the disc

Using a high speed recording compatible disc

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do t: Cannot do)

Chasing playback tt Recording broadcasts that

allow one copy Recording both M 1 and

M 2 for bilingual broadcasts Recording 16:9 aspect

picture Entering text YY

Erasing titles

Creating playlists tt

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

and dirt.

≥Discs from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ≥You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording. ≥You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record other

programmes as DVD-Video format.

≥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.

You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.

This unit is compatible with 1k–4k

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 54,

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Y (Disc space increases only when

the last recorded title is erased.)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

[-RW‹V›] before finalization [+R] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

Video Video

As one time recording discs for

backup use (recordable until the

(➡ 50, 65).

recording speed discs.

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

aspect.)

Only after finalizing the disc

This unit is compatible with

2.4k–8k recording speed discs.

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 54,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Y (Available space does not

increase after erasing.)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

disc is full)

(➡ 50, 65).

aspect.)

∫ DVD Video Recording

format

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to the HDD or CPRM compatible DVDRAM on this unit.

≥Play is only possible on a compatible

DVD player.

Use the HDD or a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.

∫ DVD-Video format

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video. ≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” cannot be recorded.

≥These can be played on a DVD player.

However programmes recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD players.

Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format.

[Note]

When “Rec for High Speed dubbing” 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, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ 22).

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio

Logo ––

DVD-RW (DVD Video

Recording format)

+RW CD Video CD

Indicated in these instructions by

Instructions High quality

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

movie and music discs

High fidelity music discs ≥Played on

this unit in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play

programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible

+RW

recorded on another DVD Recorder

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

CD-R and CD-

RW recorded in MP3 (➡ 31)

)

Still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) recorded on CD-R/RW

with music

disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 49)

the disc, you can record to it in DVDVideo format and play it on this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the

HDD, disc and card information

disc on the equipment used for recording.

≥You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or finalize the disc

after recording.

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Play may be impossible on some CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW or +RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 65) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW

)

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Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format ≥DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R

recorded on another unit and not finalized. (➡ 65).

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL” ≥Blu-ray ≥DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), 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 to view, t: Impossible to view)

TV type

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 58), the picture may be clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 58).

§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 (➡ 58).

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L Y

NTSC

PA L t

NTSC

PA L Y

NTSC

§3

Yes/No

§1

§2

(PAL60)

Optional accessories

(Product numbers correct as of February 2005. These may be subject to change.)

DVD-RAM

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-AD240LE (compatible with high speed recording 3k

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: LM-AB120ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-AB120LE (compatible with high speed recording 3k

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-AF120ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-AF120LE (compatible with high speed recording 3k

DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-RF120ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-RF120LE (compatible with high speed recording 4k

5k)

)

5k)

)

5k)

)

8k)

)

Cards useable on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card miniSDTM Card

MultiMediaCard

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

[SD]

Still pictures

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

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 32, 46). ≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a

photo developing store (➡ 40, 65).

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

Suitable SD Memory Cards

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This site is in English only.)

≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is

formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 49, 65).

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

HDD, disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

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

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.). ≥If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play

or edit the data.

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX XXXX

¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

.JPG .TIF

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Control reference guide

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Control reference guide

7 8

9 :

; <

= > ?

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

PAU S E

ENTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDIO

VOLUME

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

I J

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 17) 2 Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) (➡ 45) 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 20, 28, 32) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 5 Cancel 6 Basic operations for recording and play 7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 28, 29, 36) 8 Smart Wheel (➡ below) 9 Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a picture-

in-picture (➡ 23, 30)

: Show sub menu (➡ 36) ; Show status messages (➡ 35) < Buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/Playlists,

manual tuning settings (➡ 28, 43, 56)

= Show on-screen menu (➡ 34) > Start recording (➡ 20) ? Change recording mode (➡ 20) @ Transmission window A Television operations (➡ 19) B Channel select (➡ 20) C Show G-

CODE screen (➡ 24)

D Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ 30)

Show timer recording programme screen

(➡ 26)

F Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ 35) G One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡ 42) H Return to previous screen I Create chapter (➡ 30) J Erase items (➡ 30) K Timer recording standby/release (➡ 24–26) L Select audio (➡ 30)

[Note]

≥Buttons such as the [¥ REC] button do not protrude as much as

other buttons to stop them from being pressed accidentally.

≥The word “button” is not used in these operating instructions so

“Press the [ENTER] button.” is shown as “Press [ENTER].”

≥You can use this remote control to operate your television if you set

the television manufacturer code (➡ 19).

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DVD /TV

∫ Smart Wheel operation

≥Select items on menu screens and set items.

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (up, down, left or right) to select an item.

You can also turn the wheel to select an item.

ENTER

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

These operations are also possible….. ≥Frame-by-frame (backward/forward/):

While paused, press [2;] or [;1] (left/right)

≥Search (forward/backward):

During play, turn right or turn left

≥Slow-motion (forward/:backward):

While paused, turn right or turn left

[Note]

Press the Smart Wheel lightly when turning it.

If you press it strongly when turning it, [3, 4, 2, 1] may be mistakenly activated.

Main unit

HDD

DVD

1. 3

12 34

HDD

DVD

DVD SDSDSD

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

AV3

OPEN/CLOSE

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 17)

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

2 Disc tray (➡ 20, 28) 3 SD card slot (➡ 6) 4 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 5 Display (➡ below) 6 Connection for camcorder etc. (➡ 45) 7 Channel select (➡ 20)

part with your finger

8 Open/close disc tray (➡ 20, 28) 9 Select drive (➡ 20, 28, 32)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

: Stop (➡ 20, 29) ; Start play (➡ 28) < Start recording/Remote control signal sensor (➡ 20)

Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 21)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14, 15)

DRIVE

SELECT

/k 1.3

;

REC

Control reference guide

The unit’s display

12 345

HDD DVD

REC REC

PLAY PLAY

67 8

1 e.g.,[HDD]

PLAY

REC

HDD

Recording

2 Transferring (dubbing) indicator 3 D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)

When lit: Down-mixing (➡ 65) is possible. When off: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two front channels can be played (➡ 10, Regarding DVD-Audio)

4 Recording mode 5 Disc type 6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 7 Main display section 8 Timer recording indicator

DUB

HDD

Playback

PLAY

D.MIX

Recording/Playback

SP LP EP

HDD

DVD

REC

AVCD

RWRAM

PLAY

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STEP

RF OUT

RF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connection

≥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.

STEP 1 Connection

∫ 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 (Power Save mode)]

∫ Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

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

Television

This unit

VCR

≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR

To the aerial

Splitter

Aerial cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

indicates included accessories.

indicates accessories not included.

are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

Television’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO IN

Television

VCR

This unit

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

This unit’s rear panel

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

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Red White Yellow

R L

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AV1 (TV)

(

AV2

DECODER/EXT)

Audio/Video cable

Yellow

White

Red

Audio/Video cable

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV4 IN

OUT

Ye ll o w

White

Red

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

Connect only after all other

AC mains lead

connections are complete.

AC IN

Cooling fan

VCR’s rear panel

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Connecting a television with S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

VIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV4 IN AV4 IN OUTOUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

S VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOS VIDEO

AV4 INAV4 IN

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

VIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV4 IN AV4 IN OUTOUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

S VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOS VIDEO AV4 INAV4 IN

Television’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Red White Yellow

S Video cable

Audio/

Video

cable

Ye l l o w

White

Red

S VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to S VIDEO IN terminal on the television through a S Video cable. The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

AUDI O IN

R L

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

Red White Yellow

Audio/

Video

cable

Yellow

White

Red

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal on the television through video cables. These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 65) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Television’s rear panel

Video cable

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

For progressive output (➡ 18)

Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions (➡6)

∫ 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 (➡ 65).

STEP 1 Connection

∫ Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart

terminal

You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. 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. To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu (➡ 55).

RGB 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.

∫ Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart

terminal

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. To input in RGB select “RGB/Video” or “RGB” from “AV2 Input” in the SETUP menu (➡ 55).

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STEP

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENTCOMPONENT VIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,(NTSC:480p/480i, PAL:576p/576i)PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV4 IN AV4 IN OUTOUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

S VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOS VIDEO

AV4 INAV4 IN

Connection

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” (➡ 54) after tuning is completed (➡ 17). ≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),

check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to

DVD.

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

playing DVD-Audio.

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier

STEP 1 Connection

Amplifier’s rear panel

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

This unit’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

Amplifier’s rear panel

Audio cable

White

Red

This unit’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

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STEP

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

-/--

Channel reception settings (Auto-Setup)

Í/ l

Í DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

S VIDEO IN

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD /TV

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

AV3

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

HDD

-AUDIO IN-

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

DVD SD

X CH W

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select the country

and press [ENTER].

REC

/k1.3

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup

128

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

RETURN

Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.

Clock

Time Date

ENTER

0 9

CHANGE

No.

0 : 00 : 00

SELECT

RETURN

. 1

Please set clock manually. ENTER: store RETURN: leave

2005

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

want to change.

This is a 24-hour clock. The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (➡ 57). (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

STEP 2 Channel reception settings

5 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

6 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished the settings.

The clock starts and the television displays the channel being received.

This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations.

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 on the television.

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 56)

∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡ 57)

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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STEP

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

-/--

Set up to match your television and remote control

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD/ TV

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

TV operation buttons

and press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

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

and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tun in g Disc

Picture Sound Display

Connection

FUNCTIONS

Others

≥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

RETURN

& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc) (➡ 65).

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 65).

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 (➡ 65).

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9

4:3 Letterbox

1 While stopped

Selecting television type and aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

1 While stopped

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

G-Code

DUBBING

To Others

Disc Remaining

30:00 SP

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

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

and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tuning

Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others

Manual Auto-Setup Restart

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 (➡ 35).

≥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)” (➡ 55).

≥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 return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Television operation

SETUP

Tun in g

Remote Control

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

Disc Picture

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.

1 Point the remote control at the television

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

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01/02/03/04 GOLDSTAR/LG 15/16 HITACHI 08 JVC 07 MITSUBISHI 09/10 NEC 13 PHILIPS 12 SAMSUNG 12/17/18 SANYO 14/19 SHARP 11 SONY 05 TOSH IBA 06

2 Test by turning on the television and

changing channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

correct operation.

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

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

[Note]

≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the

one that allows correct operation.

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

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

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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the code

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

7 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.

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

8 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 7).

[Note]

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

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Recording television programmes

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

-/--

D.MIX

REC

HDD

DVD SD

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

AV3

HDD, DVD indicator

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

Numbered buttons

∫

3,4,2,1

ENTER

Recording television programmes

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

1 3

;

AUDIO

DRIVE

REC

/k1.3

∫

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

HDD DVD

Link

MPEG4 D.MIX

NET

DVD

AVC D

RWRAM

SDPC

DCCH BS

DUB

EXT

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

15: [-/--] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

DCCH BS

HDD DVD

REC

PLAY PLAY

DUB

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu (➡ 54).

EXT

Link

MPEG4 D.MI X

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

SDPC

AVCD

Remaining time

RWRAM

on the disc

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

DCCH BS

DUB

EXT

MPEG4 D.MI X

HDD DVD

REC

PLAY PLAY

Link

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 change the channel or recording mode while paused; however, the recording will then be as a separate title.

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

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

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

SDPC

AVC D

[HDD]

≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously

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

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] ≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

[+R]

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

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

See also the notes “Before recording” (➡ 21).

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

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

disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording. You can also press [¥ REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.)

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete

recording management information after recording finishes.

Quick Start (➡ 55)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

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Insert with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it clicks into place

“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.

[Note]

Startup takes up to a minute when:

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

RAM.

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

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

DVD-RAM

Mode

HDD

(80 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB) XP (High quality) 17 1 2 1 SP (Normal) 34 2 4 2 LP (Long play) 68 4 8 4 EP (Extra long

play) FR (Automatic

mode selection)

142

§2

)

(106

142 hours maximum

§2

8 (6

) 16 (12§2)8 (6§2)

8 hours

maximum

8 hours

maximum

for one side

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the SETUP menu (➡ 53). The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode,

play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

≥

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

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

display.

§1

(Unit: hour)

DVD-R

DVD-RW

(4.7 GB)

8 hours

maximum

SP LP EP

After recording

≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] In order to play a disc recorded using this unit on

➡

other playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized (

50).

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

During recording

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

≥You can specify up to 4 hours later. ≥The unit display changes as shown below.

30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.) ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 24) or while using

Flexible Recording (➡ 22).

≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is

paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.

≥The unit does not turn off automatically after the time to stop

recording is reached.

To cancel

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

continues.

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

When using DVD-RW

When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVDVideo format) recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are erased.

Recording television programmes

Before recording

≥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.

≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.

≥When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, after you have recorded to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD ( Refer to the “Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit” for more information (➡ 7).

Either the main or secondary audio can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts, when

≥Recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R ≥Recording sound in LPCM (

Recording)

≥“Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On” (

You have to select the audio recording type before recording.

–If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu (

–If you connect external equipment

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

➡

22).

➡

54, Audio Mode for XP

➡

22)

➡

54).

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Format the disc in DISC MANAGEMENT?

NoYes

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Press [2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To format a disc

“Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 49)

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