Panasonic DMR EH59, DMR EH69 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH69

DMR-EH59

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EH59 for New Zealand.

Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only.

Region number supported by this unit

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

For Asia

≥The region number of this unit is “3”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “3” or “ALL”.

Example:

For New Zealand

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

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

For Middle East

≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

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.

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥These operating instructions are applicable to

models DMR-EH69 and DMR-EH59. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMR-EH59 for New Zealand.

≥[EH69] : indicates features applicable to DMR-

≥[EH59] : indicates features applicable to DMR-

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

EH69 only.

EH59 only.

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CAUTION!

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

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

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

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’s inst ructions.

[For]New]Zealand]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

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

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from A C receptacle.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For Saudi Arabia)

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

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

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

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

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

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

Quick Start Guide

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

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

Regarding DivX

files, Music files and still pictures

(JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

Basic operations

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Timer recording using G-

CODE

system

[For]New]Zealand] . . . .18

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Advanced operations

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Advanced recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . . 21

When the format confirmation screen is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . 21

When removing a recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Advanced timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 24

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To edit the group of titles [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) . . . .28

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing DivX video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To play music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

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

”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Editing

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

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

Editing still pictures and music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

+R and +R DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Copying SD Video from an SD card [EH69] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copying SD Video from a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying still pictures on the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying new still pictures on the SD card—Copy New Pictures

[EH69]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying music from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying music from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/

DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

To update the Gracenote

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting menus

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Deleting all the contents—Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Selecting the background style —Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting whet her to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalise . . . . . 56

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO

terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting a television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Getting startedQuick Start

Guide

Basic

operations

Advanced

operations

EditingSetting menusReference Copying

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Included accessories

Getting started

R6/LR6, AA

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2009. These may be subject to change.)

∏

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

1 Remote control

∏

[For]Asia]

2 AC mains leads

∏

1 RF coaxial cable

∏

2 Batteries

for remote control

∏

1 Audio/Video cable

(N2QAYB000342)

[For]New]Zealand]

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000341)

[For]New]Zealand]

1 AC mains lead

[For]Middle]East]

2 AC mains leads

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

For Thailand

For Saudi Arabia

The remote control information

∫ Batteries

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

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Remote control operations (> 6)

∫ Use

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≥Use alkaline or manganese 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 leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

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

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

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U. S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS 2.0 + Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. A ll Rights Reserved.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S . patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and

are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Plays DivX® video

DivX

is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under

license.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

This unit

VCR

DO NOT

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

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

Note

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

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

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

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

Getting started

∫ Setup precautions

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

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

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation

does not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

– When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving

from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD

heads, etc. – When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. – During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

∫ 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, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner (not included) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E ≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.

Do not 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.

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Control reference guide

Quick Start Guide

PLAY

REC



 

 



[EH69]



PLAY

REC

Recording indicator Playback

indicator

Recording/Playback indicator

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

e.g., [For]New]Zealand]











 





 

 



DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

OPTION

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC MODE

REC



2 54 8 0

PAUSE

VOL

3 6 9

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS











 





 



1 Turn the unit on (> 10)

2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EH69])] (> 16, 17, 30)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

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

4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (> 19, 41)

5 Basic operations for recording and play

6 Skip the specified time (> 26)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 26)

8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 27, 36)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 36)

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

: Select audio (> 26)

; Colour buttons

– for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (> 27, 30, 32) – for switching VIDEO/Playlists (> 45) – for manual tuning settings (> 57) – for deactivating timer programme (> 24)

< Show on-screen menu (> 52)

= Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (> 17) ≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (> 17) ≥[F Rec] Start Flexible Recording (> 22)

> Transmit the remote control signal

? Television operations (> 62)

@ Channel select (> 17)

A Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (> 23)

B [For]New]Zealand] Show G-

C Exit the menu screen

D Show Timer Recording screen (> 24)

E Show FUNCTION MENU Display (> 33)

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

F Return to previous screen

G Create chapter (> 26)

H Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 26)

I Show status messages (> 53)

CODE screen (> 18)

The unit’s display

1 Copying indicator 2 Recording/Playback indicator

3 Timer recording indicator 4 [EH69] SD card slot indicator

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5 Disc indicator 6 Drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EH69])] indicator 7 Main display section indicator 8 Recording mode indicator

Main unit

OPE N / CLOSE

REC

OPE N / CLOSE

REC

   

 



[EH69]

 

  

Pull to flip down the front panel.

Video Picture Music

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

Others Drive Select

Remain

30:00 SP

HDD

 

  



OK OK

Select a function.

Selectable items are displayed on the right.

Select an item.

Press [OK].

Note

Guide

Quick Start

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 10)

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

2 Disc tray (> 15) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (> 23) 4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (> 23) 5 Display (> 6) 6 Open/Close disc tray (> 15)

7 USB port (> 15) 8 Stop ( > 17, 26) 9 Start play (> 16) : Channel select (> 17) ; Start recording (> 17)/Specify a time to stop recording (> 17) < Remote control signal sensor = [EH69] SD card slot (> 15)

Rear panel terminals (> 8, 9, 63, 64, 65)

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU Display

“FUNCTION MENU” automatically appears when you turn the power on. (When “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu) You can access the main function quickly and easily.

1 Playback

Video (> 16, 27) DivX (> 28) Picture (> 30) Music (> 29) Top M en u (> 16) Menu (> 16)

2 Recording

Timer Recording (> 24) [For]New]Zealand] G-Code Record (> 18)

3 Delete

Video (> 19) Picture (> 41) Music (> 41)

4 Copy

Video (HDD to DVD) (> 44) Advanced Copy (> 45) Copy Music CD (> 50) Copy Music (> 50) Copy New Pictures ([EH69]) (> 49)

5 Others

Playlists (> 38) Flexible Rec (> 22) DV Auto Rec (> 23) HDD Management (> 54) DVD Management (> 54) Card Management Setup (> 57)

6 Drive Select

HDD DVD SD ([EH69]) USB

If you do not need to display FUNCTION MENU when turning the unit on, set “FUNCTION MENU Display” to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 60).

([EH69])(> 54)

Select when you wish to play back the contents. The DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen or menu screen etc. will be displayed.

Select the recording method.

Select the title or file type you wish to delete. The DELETE Navigator screen will be displayed.

Select the copy method.

Select and execute a function other than those above, such as recording or setting.

Change which drive is used.

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STEP 1 Connection

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGI T T

AL A A

UDIO OU T T

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V4 I

V OU T T

To the aerial

Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

[For]New]Zealand]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.

Cooling fan

[For\Saudi\Arabia[

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Audio/Video cable

(included)

[For]Middle]East]

Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in.

[For]Asia]

AC mains lead with a label is for Thailand. AC mains lead without a label is for areas other than Thailand.

Other connections (> 9, 63)

Required setting

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Refer to “Additional connections” (> 63) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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

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

[

Approx. 2 W (“Power Save” is set to “On”)]

Connecting a television

AUDIO IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

R L

VIDEO IN

1 2

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P B

P R

A V2 ( EXT

A V 1 (

TV )

OUT

V4 I

)

R- A UDIO- L

A A V OU

S-VIDEOVIDEO

A C IN



Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal

Yo u 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.

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 60)

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Yo u can enjoy high-quality picture by changing the connection between this unit and your TV on page 8 as follows.

RF RF IN IN

RF RF OUT OUT

AV2 ( EXT

)

A V 1 (

TV )

OPTICAL

DIGI DIGI T T AL AL A A UDIO OU UDIO OU T T

(PCM/BITSTREAM) (PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

P R

P B

A C IN

A A V OU V OU T T

S-VIDEOVIDEO

R- A UDIO- L

OUT OUT A A V4 I V4 I N N

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI IN

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Television’s rear panel

Required setting

Note

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

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

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

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

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). ≥When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [> 34, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

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

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

(V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology.

”)]

Guide

Quick Start

Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” (> 60).(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 78) and

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

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

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

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

INPUT SELECT

STATUS

F Rec

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

AUDIO DISPLAY

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP



DRIVE SELECT



VOL

DELETE

EXIT

TIME SLIP

OPTION



,,,

RETURN

G-Code

Numbered buttons

Download from TV

Download in progress. Please wait. RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

Country

Australia

Others

New Zealand

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait. RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

Clock

Time Date

0 : 00 : 00

. 1

2009

Please set clock manually. OK: store RETURN: leave

0 9

Number

RETURN

SELECT

CHANGE

Power Save

On : Minimises standby power consumption; disables Quick

Off

TV Aspect

16:9

Letterbox

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

RETURN

SELECT

Pan & Scan

3 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 ( > 61). (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

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

Yo u can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

5 Press [OK] when you have finished

the settings.

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off”

when the “Power Save” setting menu appears.

≥On: It will go into the Power Save mode when the unit is

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

When connecting to a television that has the VIERA Link (> 34), downloading from the television starts.

in standby mode.

≥Off: It is possible to start quickly from t he standby mode.

(Quick Star t mode)

The features of the power save function when the unit is in standby mode are as below.

Power Save

§1

Power consumption Approx. 2 W Approx. 8 W Startup time Not Quick

Watching the picture from

Cannot do Can do the device connected to AV2

§1

“

FL Display” is set to “Automatic” in the Setup menu. (>59

§2

It is possible to startup and start recording within several seconds. – Depending on the type of TV or the connected

terminal, it may take time to display the screen.

Quick

Off

§2

)

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You can download the tuning positions from the television for the channels in this unit’s channel coverage.

[For]New]Zealand]

The country setting screen appears on the television.

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

Pre-set channels are set when you select “Australia” in the country setting menu. Auto-Setup does not start. The clock setting menu appears (> step 3). If your favourite channel is not received after selecting “Australia”, perform “Auto-Setup Restart” (> 58).

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

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

TV aspect setting screen appears.

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

and press [OK].

≥16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

≥Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (> 78).

≥Letterbox:

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (> 78)

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (> 57)

∫ To restart setup (> 58)

HDD and disc information

Note

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

(Inner section of the disc)

(Outer section of the disc)

The available

space

Title 1

Title 2

Playback direction

Second recordable layer

First recordable layer

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Hard disk drive (HDD)

[HDD]

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

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

(Video only)

DVD-R DL

§4

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

Logo Data that can

be recorded

and played

–Video

Still picture

Music Video

Still picture

§5

Video

Still picture

§5

Video – ≤≤

Rewritable Play on other

players

≤ – ≤≤≤

≤≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

– ≤ ≤

Recording 16:9

§1

aspect picture

Recording both M 1

§2

and M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§2

Copy-once

recording

(CPRM)

CPRM (> 78)

compatible

discs only.

–

Guide

Quick Start

DVD-RW

Video ≤≤ ≤

[-RW‹V›] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

–Video– ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

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

+R DL

§4

–Video– ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

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

+RW

–Video≤≤– (4:3 aspect)

[+RW]

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (> 56). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

§2

For further information (> 20, Notes for recording)

§3

The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 59) is recorded.

§4

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

§5

[-R] Videos and still pictures cannot be mixed on one disc.

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

necessary (> 55).

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

you create top menu (> 56).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate recording times” (> 21).

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (> 76) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

∫ Recording format

This unit records video in the following formats.

DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]

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

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

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

DVD-Video format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

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

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

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

other equipment.

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

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

recorded.

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

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

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

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] is not necessary (The default setting is “On”. > 58).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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

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

DVD-R DL +R DL

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses

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

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

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

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

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (> 55) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

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

recording.

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

CD [CD]

– DivX/MP3/

Video CD [VCD]

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

DivX/MP3/

WMA/

JPEG

WMA/

JPEG

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

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

)

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

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

)

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

and not finalised (> 78).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format. ≥[For]Asia] DVD-Video with a region number other than “3” or “ALL” ≥[For]New]Zealand] DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or

“ALL”

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

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. (≤: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)

TV type Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

Yes/No

≥[For]Middle]East] DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or

“ALL”

Multi-system TV PAL ≤ ≥DVD-Audio ≥Blu-ray, HD DVD ≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.

PAL TV PAL ≤

NTSC ≤

NTSC

≤

§1

(PAL60)

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NTSC TV PAL –

NTSC

§1

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

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (> 60).

§2

≤

≥When playing back a disc or a title recorded on the HDD, ensure

that you match the “TV System” setting to the disc or the title (PAL

or NTSC) (> 60).

USB memory and card information

Note

MOV



.MOD

PRG



.PGI

MOV



.MOI

SD_VIDEO

001

PRG

XXXX



.JPG

DCIM

P0000001.JPG P0000001.JPG

XXXXX

MGR_INFO

Card

(Any folder with JPEG files)

(Picture folder)

(MPEG2 information folder)

(MPEG2 folder)

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

e.g.,

USB memories you can use on this unit

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

protocol:

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

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

CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

≥

Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.

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

Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

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

Indicated in these instructions by [USB]

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

File format DivX WMA/MP3 Still pictures (JPEG)

Playing ≤≤≤

Copying to HDD – ≤≤

Instructions You can play DivX files recorded

with a computer onto the USB memory (> 28).

You can play and copy to HDD WMA/MP3 files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 29, 50).

You can play and copy to HDD or DVD-RAM still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 30, 48).

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

this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

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

Cards you can use on this unit [EH69]

Guide

Quick Start

Type

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

Suitable SD cards

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

the SDHC logo can be used.

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

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

(This site is in English only.)

≥If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary

for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (> 55, 78).

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

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

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

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

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

card.

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

swallow ing.

SD Memory Card§ (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB) MultiMediaCard

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

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

[SD]

Still pictures (JPEG) Video (SD Video)

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

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (> 30, 48). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (> 47) ≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

Structure of folders

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

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Regarding DivX® files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)

002 group

001

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

003 group

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

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

Root

Order of play

(folder=group)

(file=track)

e.g. Structure of MP3 folders

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

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

Root

Order of play

002 Folder

003 Folder

004 Folder

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Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only.

DivX

Playable

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

media

File format

Number of folders

Number

DivX ≥Files must have the

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

Maximum number of files recognizable

of files

Support

Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.

version

WMA/MP3

Playable media

File format MP3

Number of folders (groups or albums)

Number of files (tracks)

Bit rates (MP3)

Sampling frequency (MP3)

For WMA This unit is compatible with Windows Media

ID3 tags WMA tags

≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a WMA/

MP3 file, play may not be possible.

Still pict ures (JPEG

Playable media

File format File format: JPEG

Number of pixels

Number of

§3

folders

Number of

§3

files

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MOTION JPEG

PROGRESSIVE JPEG

§1

§2

§3

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX and other types of files is 4000. It may take a few moments for still pictures to display. When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.

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

§1

: 200 files

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

multi is 2 ch conversion.

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

≥Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. WMA (Windows Media-formatted file)

≥Files must have the extension “.wma” or “.WMA”.

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

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

32 kbps to 320 kbps

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

Audio 9 (WMA9).

compatible ([HDD] [USB])

§2

)

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

≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Between 34k34 and 6144k4096

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders

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

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

§1

: 3000 files

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

Not supported

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD-

R DL), but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a

lot of sessions.

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

(tracks) and/or folders (groups or albums) and some files (tracks)

may not display or be playable.

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

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

(tracks) and folders (groups or albums) may not play in the order

you numbered them.

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format. ≥Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not be

played.

≥This unit is not compatible with copy-protected, Lossless,

Professional, Voice and Multiple Bit Rate (MBR) for WMA.

≥This unit is not compatible with WMA files protected with digital

rights management (DRM).

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§4

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established

§4

compliant (Content recorded on a

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

∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

You can play Music files (WMA/MP3) and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

Structure of WMA/MP3 folders

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

§1

them.

≥The file name extension of

WMA files will be “.wma”.

Structures of still picture folders

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

[RAM]

The following can be displayed on this unit.

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

§1

Still pictures on the root folder can also be displayed.

§2

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

≥If a folder name or file

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

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

Note

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

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

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

e.g., miniSD





Press on the centre of the card.

Pull it straight out.

DO DO NOT

DO NOT

Inserting discs

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

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

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (> 54, Cartridge-protection and Card-protection)] [DVD-V] [VCD] ≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

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

automatically select ed.

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

from the cartridge.

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

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

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

protect position (> 54), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to

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

≥Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (> 28, 49).

Removing the USB memory

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

straight out.

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

be damaged.

Disc and card care

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Guide

Quick Start

∫ 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.

Inserting, removing the SD card [EH69]

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

≥Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

Inserting the card

Removi ng the card

Automatic drive select function

≥If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card”

screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the SD drive (> 28, 49).

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

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.

A D APTE R

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Basic op erations

INPUT SELECT

STATUS

F Rec

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

AUDIO DISPLAY

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP



DRIVE SELECT



VOL

DELETE

EXIT

TIME SLIP

OPTION

,,,



OPTION

RETURN

G-Code

Numbered buttons

Note

Refer to “Advanced playback” (> 26) for detail information.



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

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

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

match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (> 60).

OPE N / CLOSE

REC

∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].

≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.

≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the menu

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

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] @ [5] 15: [1] @ [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

1 Press [OPTION].

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

[VCD]

Press [RETURN].

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when

you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your

television screen and so on.

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Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

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

[CD]

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Menu operation for other type of contents

≥DivX (> 28) ≥WMA/MP3(> 29) ≥Still pictures (JPEG) (> 30) ≥Music on HDD (> 32) ≥Music CD (> 32)

≥A disc or title with different “TV System” (> 60) may not be able to

playback while recording or on standby for the timer recording. You will be able to playback by changing the “TV System” settings in that case, but to prevent failure of the timer recording, change back

the settings before the recording starts.

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

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

Recording television programmes

OPE N / CLOSE

REC

3 5



INPUT SELECT

STATUS

F Rec

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

AUDIO DISPLAY

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP



DRIVE SELECT



VOL

DELETE

EXIT

TIME SLIP

OPTION

G-Code





AUDIO

Numbered buttons

HDDHDD

47:47

95:34

191:11

381:16

Recording Mode

Rec Mode Remain

REC

Refer to “Notes for recording”

(> 21)

recording”

for detail information.

(> 20)

and “Advanced

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

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

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

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).

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 21)

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

Set the “A udio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (> 59).

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

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

recording.

≥You can record while the unit is in standby for timer

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

≥[HDD] [RAM] When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”

(> 58), you can change the audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

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

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

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

complete recording management information after recording finishes.

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to finalise them (> 56). In order to play +RW on other players, we recommend you to create a top menu. (> 56)

≥[USB] It is not possible to record on a USB memory. ≥[SD] It is not possible to record on a card. ≥Video cannot be recorded to DVD-R discs with JPEG images

already recorded on them.

To specify a time to stop recording—

One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

During recording

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

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

OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00 ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00 ,"" OFF 3:00 ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (> 18, 24) or while

using Flexible Recording (> 22).

≥The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

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

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Basic

operations

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Timer recording using G-CODE system [For]New]Zealand]

G-Code Record

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

TUE 18.08.09. 12:53:00

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

TUE 18.08.09. 12:54:00

Mode

StopStartChannel Date

HDD DVD

20:0019:0025. 8. TUE SPHDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Time r icon

TUE

18.08.09

12:56:00

Mode

Stop

HDD DVD

HDD

Drive space

20:00

Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (> 25).

Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (> 24–25) for detail information.



DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

SKIP



2 54 8 0

VOL

3 6

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

SLOW/SEARCH

3 Press [OK].

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

magazine, etc. and make corr ections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] (> 24, step 3).

≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Channel” column, you cannot

set timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme position. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.

4 Press [OK].

PAU SE

REC MODE

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

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

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

3, 4

STOP

TIME SLIP

OPTION

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC



No.

Channel

ARD

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or w eekly programme is counted as one programme.)

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

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

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

(> 15).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (> 61).

G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-

CODE system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Entering G-

CODE number s is an easy way of timer recording. You can

find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

1 Press [G-Code].

Input G-Code Number 0-9, and press OK.

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the G-CODE number.

Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings. Press [Í] to turn the unit off.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (> 24)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(> 24)

∫ Notes on timer recording (> 24)

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Deleting titles

INPUT SELECT

STATUS

F Rec

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

AUDIO DISPLAY

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP



DRIVE SELECT



VOL

DELETE

EXIT

TIME SLIP

OPTION

DELETE



DRIVE SELECT

RETURN

EXIT

, 

FUNCTION MENU

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

G-Code

......

Title Title

Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles

......

Title

Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting

Available disc space increases after deleting

......

Title Deleted Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Later recorded titles

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Video” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

10.10.

11.10. 2

VIDEO

PICTURE

MUSIC

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

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

before proceeding.

≥You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (> 54, Setting the protection).

∫ Available disc space after deleting

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

RETURN

OPTION

Page 02/02

Select

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

and press [;].

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

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu. ≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (> 36,

step 4).

5 Press [OK]. 6 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press

[OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting during play

Basic

operations

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

last recorded title is deleted.

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

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

after the contents are deleted.

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

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Notes for recording

Advanced operations

Hallo

Hello

The selected audio only is recorded.

HDD

Record to the HDD

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.



[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

[HDD]

CHG

ENTER

RETURN

P MEN

DISPL

A.SU

OUN

MONI

OR MOD

PICTURE

MODE

REPE

OPEN

DC IN 9V

 /I 

CD SEQUENTIAL

DISC

DOUBLE RE-MASTER

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DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP<OPEN/CLOSE

2 3 4 5

Play on other DVD equipment

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

When recording a bilingual programme

About the aspect when recording a programme

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

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback. (> 26, Changing audio during play)

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(> 59, Bilingual Audio Selection)

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

– Recording sound in LPCM ( > 59, Audio Mode for

XP Recording)

– “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The

default setting is “On”. > 58)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] If you record from external equipment

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

[HDD] [RAM]

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

[-R] [-RW‹V›] If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to

[HDD] [RAM]

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

“Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic” > 58), the programme will be recorded in the original aspect used when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded with a different aspect, select the correct aspect

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

(“16:9” or “4:3”).

However, in the following cases, programme will be recorded in 4:3. [-R] [-RW‹V›] Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

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

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. > 58)

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

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

); however, the audio and aspect settings

When recording the “One time only recording” broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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

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It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (> 78) compatible DVD-RAM.

≥“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They

are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

≥Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard. ≥You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (> 56).

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

or copy.

You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (> 56).

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

Advanced recording

RECREC

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

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

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

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

Recording Mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-RW

§1

+RW

(4.7 GB)

XP (High picture

[EH59]

(250 GB)

[EH69]

(320 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Doublesided

(9.4 GB)

55 hours 71 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

+R DL (8.5 GB)

§3

quality recording mode)

SP (Standard

110 hours 142 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

recording mode)

LP (Long

221 hours 284 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

FR (Flexible Recording

§4

Mode)

§4

441 hours

(331 hours

441 hours

maximum

§2

)

567 hours

(426 hours§2)

567 hours maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

for one side

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min. Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

to LP mode.

§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 ( 6Hours )” in the Setup menu (> 58). The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6Hours )” than when using “EP ( 8Hours )”.

§3

You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying. [+R]DL] You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

§4

When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP ( 8Hours )” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

Use “EP ( 6Hours )” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

[HDD]

≥You can record up to 499 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

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

[+R] [+RW]

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

Advanced

operations

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

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

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

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

Format

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

SELECT

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents—Format” (> 55)

NoYes

RETURN

When removing a recorded disc

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

∫ To finalise the disc

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.

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

disc name, select “Top Menu” (> 56), “Auto-Play Select” (> 56) or “Disc Name” (> 54) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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Advanced recording

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

If you try to record a 90-minute programme in XP mode, only the first 60 minutes will fit on the disc and the 30-minute balance will not get recorded. ≥Another disc is necessary.

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

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

Necessary space for recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording time in EP ( 8Hours ) mode.

ARD

M 1 / M 2

L R

HDD

REC 0:59

Remaining time of recording

e.g., HDD

Note

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when copying, to fit the disc space.

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

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

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops

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

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

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

[DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

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

and press [OK].

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

Preparation

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

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

buttons.

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

≥Recording starts. ≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

the display.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

SP LP EP

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording/To stop timer recording

After play stops

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 Press [∫]. 3 If the recording stop confirmation screen is displayed, press

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

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

Copying from a video cassette recorder

Audio/Video cable

§2

S Video

cable

§1

This unit