Panasonic DMR-EH675 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH675

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

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 “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

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

Example:

2 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.

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:

Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/ Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland

(As of end of February 2007) ≥This service may not be available in some

areas in the above countries.

≥There may be changes in the service areas.

RQT8983-L

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.

≥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 instructions.

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. 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 AC receptacle.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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(Inside of product)

Table of contents

Getting started

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

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

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . 18

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

GUIDE Plus+ system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

GUIDE Plus+ data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editing programme lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Set up to match your television and remote control. . 24

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 28

Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make timer recordings. . . . . 30

Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

HOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . 32

Using S

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 33

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

VPS/PDC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . 35

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoder . . . . . . . . . . 35

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG). . . . 39

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Creating playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying SD Video from an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 59

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 63

Selecting the background style—Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

—Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 64

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

TV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reference

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “➡ {{” in these

operating instructions.

started

Getting

RecordingPlaying backEditingCopyingConvenient

functions

Reference

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥250 GB

Logo –

Indicated in these instructions by

Recording format

This is a recording format which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥You can delete unwanted par ts of a title, create playlists, etc.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable Play on other players Compatible with high

speed recording

§2

§3

Video

Still pictures

≤≤

– Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

– Up to 5X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

≤≤ [CPRM (➡ 84) compatible discs only.]

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

≤≤

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

DVD Video Recording format

Video

Still pictures

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§1

DVD-R

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Logo

Indicated in these instructions by

Recording format

This recording format is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

[-R] before finalisation [-R]DL] before finalisation [-RW‹V›] before finalisation

[DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§2

§3

Only after finalising the disc (➡ 64, 84).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 8X recording speed discs. Up to 6X recording speed discs.

Video Video Video

––≤

What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 68, Bilingual

–––

Audio Selection)]

≤≤≤

–––

DVD-R DL

§1

(dual layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL disc on this unit (

DVD-Video format

Only on DVD-R DL compatible players after finalising the disc

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 68,

(➡ 64, 84).

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

DVD-RW

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

➡

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Only after finalising the disc

(➡ 64, 84).

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 68,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

(continued on the next page)

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(continued)

§1

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(double layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a

§1 §5

+R DL disc on this unit (

Logo ––– Indicated in these

instructions by

[+R] before finalisation [+R]DL] before finalisation

[DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format

Recording format

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§3

What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

§1

The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use discs that can only be used for

recording once.

§2

[RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

§3

The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.

§4

For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording)

[Note]

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 DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 67).

§5

+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.

§6

You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.

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

and dirt.

≥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 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 NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded

onto the HDD.)

Finalise

A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 64)

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 63) Formatting permanently deletes all contents.

This is a format for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can playback such discs recorded in this format 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.

Video Video Video

––≤

§2

Only after finalising the disc (➡ 64, 84).

Only on +R DL compatible players after finalising the disc (➡ 64, 84).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 8X recording speed discs.

–––

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 68,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 68,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

–––

+R DL

aspect.)

+RW

➡

[+RW]

Only on +RW compatible players.

HDD, disc and card information

Up to 4X recording speed discs.

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 68,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

§6

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 two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a programme, the remainder is

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

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.

(Inner section of the disc)

DVD-R DL +R DL

Second recordable layer

The available space

First recordable layer

Title 1

∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 27)

Title 2

Playback direction

(Outer section of the disc)

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)

Logo

Indicated in these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music

Disc type DVD-R CD Video CD SVCD

Logo –

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]

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 disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 63) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-

Video format and play it on this unit.

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

used for recording.

Indicated in these

DivX, MP3, JPEG [CD] DivX, MP3, JPEG [VCD]

instructions by Instructions

≥DVD- R

with video

recorded in DivX

with music

recorded in MP3

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 MP3

≥CD-R and CD-RW

Recorded music and video (including

CD-R/RW

)

with still pictures recorded in JPEG

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

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

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 84) 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.

Discs that cannot be played Types of disc or title recorded on HDD

≥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 (➡ 84).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format. ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” ≥Blu-ray, HD DVD ≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD

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

Multi-system TV

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L ≤

NTSC ≤

Yes/No

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PAL T V

NTSC

≤

§1

(PAL60)

PA L –

PA L ≤

NTSC TV

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” (➡ 72).

§2

≤

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

match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➡ 72).

Cards you can use on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) miniSD Card

MultiMediaCard

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

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 Video (SD Video)

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

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 42, 58). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

(➡ 57)

≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD Card.

Suitable SD Cards

≥When using 4 GB SD Memory Cards, only SD Memory 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 (➡ 63, 84).

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards

in FAT 32 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.

≥This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD Card. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD Card. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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 copying destination.

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

≥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

SD_VIDEO

PRG¢¢¢

MGR_INFO

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

(MPEG2 folder)

MOV

¢¢¢

.MOD

MOV

¢¢¢

.MOI

¢¢¢

.PGI

PRG

(MPEG2 information folder)

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Important notes for recording

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. (➡ 38, Changing audio during play)

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(➡ 68, Bilingual Audio Selection)

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

➡

–Recording sound in LPCM (

68, Audio Mode for

XP Recording)

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

➡

default setting is “On”.

Hello

67)

Hallo

If you record from external equipment

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

If you record from external equipment

–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external

equipment.

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

“Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic”

[+R] [+RW]

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

➡ 67), 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 (“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.

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 67)

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

Hello

The selected audio only is recorded.

When recording the “One time only recording” broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Record to the HDD

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

HDD

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 (➡ 84) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[HDD]

≥“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 (➡ 64).

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.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Play on other DVD equipment

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Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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.

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

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 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 HDD has been automatically entered energy save 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 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.

DO NOT

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.)

Important notes for recording/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

∫ 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.)

∫ The HDD automatically enters energy save mode

The HDD has been automatically entered energy save 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 entered energy save mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.)

≥While in energy save 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 energy save 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).

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

∫ 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.

DO DO NOT

∫ 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.

DO NOT

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 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.

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.

DO NOT

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2007. These may be subject to change.)

∏

(N2QAYB000124)

∏∏∏∏

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

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.

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. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not take apart or shor t 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.

2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries

for remote control

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

1 Audio/video

cable

Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The remote control information

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

6 7

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= >

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

OPTION

REC

AUDI O

2 54 8 0

SKIP

REC MODE

STATUS

PAU S E

CREATE

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

VOL

PAG E

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

TIME SLIP

EXIT

C D

E F

I J

K L

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 26, 36, 42)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles or still pictures (➡ 52) 5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system 7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 38) 8 Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 36, 37, 46) 9 Show OPTION menu (➡ 46, 50)

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

: Colour buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/

Playlists, selecting character type when entering text, manual tuning settings and GUIDE Plus+ operations (➡ 31, 36, 55, 61, 71)

; Start recording (➡ 26) < Change recording mode (➡ 26) = Select audio (➡ 38) > Show status messages (➡ 45) ? Transmit the remote control signal @ Television operations (➡ 24) A Channel select/Change pages in the GUIDE Plus+ system

(➡ 26, 31)

B Show S C Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) (➡ 35, 60) D Show Timer Recording screen (➡ 32) E Exit the menu screen F Show the GUIDE Plus+ screen (➡ 21, 30) G Show FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 65)

H Return to previous screen I Create chapter (➡ 38) J Skip approx. 30 seconds forward (➡ 38) K Direct TV recording (➡ 18) L Linked timer recordings with external equipment (➡ 35) M Skip the specified time (➡ 38) N Show on-screen menu (➡ 44) O Recording functions

HOWVIEW screen (➡ 32)

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

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Main unit

REC





















OPEN/CLOSE

REC





Opening the front panel

Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and press down to flip open the front panel.

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20)

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 (➡ 26, 36) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 60) 4 SD Card slot (➡ below) 5 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 16, 60) 6 Display (➡ below)

7 Channel select (➡ 26) 8 Stop (➡ 26, 37) 9 Start play (➡ 36) : Start recording (➡ 26)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 28) ; Open/close disc tray (➡ 26, 36) < Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14–17)

Inserting, Removing the SD Card

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. ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7).

Inserting the card Removing the card

Control reference guide

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.

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

(➡ 42, 58). If you remove an SD Card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

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

ADAPTER

Press on the centre of the card.

Pull it straight out.

The unit’s display

REC

PLAY

1 Copying indicator 2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator

Recording

indicator

Playback indicator

REC

PLAY

Recording/ Playback indicator

REC

PLAY

4 Timer recording indicator 5 SD Card slot indicator 6 Disc indicator

7 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator 8 Main display section indicator 9 Recording mode indicator

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STEP 1 Connection

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables

Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.

Using a 21-pin Scart cable

≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 18). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 85).

[Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 69)

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥

Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–D. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer.

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 mode)]

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

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

To the aerial

Connecting a television

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial

cable

(included)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

Connecting a television and VCR

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 16, 17)

Cooling fan

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC IN

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RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF IN

RF OUT

RF coaxial cable

(included)

OPTICAL

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

Aerial cable

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

[Required]setting] “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 70)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AV1 (TV)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

21-pin Scart cable

VCR’s rear panel

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

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 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.

AC IN

DO NOT

Television

VCR

This unit

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder

To the aerial

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF IN

RF OUT

This unit’s rear panel

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

OPTICAL

DIGI

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

21-pin Scart cable

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 16, 17)

AC mains lead

Fully wired 21-pin

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Scart cable

Cooling fan

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

[Required]setting] “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 70)

(included)

STEP 1 Connection

AC IN

Digital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rear panel

Connecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or decoder

To the aerial

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Aerial cable

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

RF coaxial cable

(included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Connecting a terminal other

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 16, 17)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

21-pin Scart cable

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

AC mains lead

(included)

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

VCR’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF OUT

[Required]setting]

“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 70)

Connect the unit directly to the television (➡ 14, [B] )

Digital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rear panel

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STEP 1 Connection

OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTOUT

OUT

Other connections

Leave “Yellow” unconnected.

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals

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

Television’s rear panel Television’s rear panel

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDI O I N

R L

Red White Yellow

Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals

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

This unit’s front panel

S Video

cable

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White Yellow

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

Red White

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

This unit’s rear panel

S VIDEOVIDEO

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

Ye l lo w Wh i t e Re d

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

VCR’s rear panel

Audio/Video cable

(included)

S VIDEO

OUT

White Red

Red White

R L

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR’s rear panel

S Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 85) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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

Use component output with progressive “Off” (The default setting ➡ 69), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

CRT

DO NOT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

This unit

Progressive output

For progressive output (➡ 24)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal

≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an

amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

[Required]setting]

“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 68)

≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an Optical digital

audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting “Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (➡ 69). In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the television.

≥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.

Amplifier’s rear panel

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

This unit’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGI

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

Red White

AV1 (TV)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

This unit’s rear panel

S VIDEOVIDEO

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

V OUTT

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. 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. ≥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. [➡ 18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

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

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

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television

”/Q Link)]

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following

HDMI IN

Television’s rear panel

functions are available.

≥Direct TV Recording (➡ 18) ≥Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiver or

decoder

(In this case, make sure to switch the television input to “AV”.)

[Required]setting]

≥Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 69).

(The default setting is “On”.)

≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”

(➡ 69). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

HDMI cable

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

21-pin Scart cable

Digital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rear panel

[Note]

≥If connecting to a TV incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) (➡ 84), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be output

through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables (red, white) or the 21-pin Scart cable

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 84) and output

as 2 channels. (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 display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

to the corresponding terminals.

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver

Television’s rear panel

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

➡ above

[Required]setting] ➡ above

[Note]

≥If connecting to a receiver incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) (➡ 84), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the receiver with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red, white).

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

HDMI IN

Receiver’s rear panel

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

HDMI OUT

HDMI cable

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link

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

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

Preparation

1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (➡ 17).

2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 69). (The default setting is “On”.)

3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”,

set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.

4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

“HDAVI ControlTM”

/Q Link)

What is Q Link?

Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

Preparation

≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

(➡ 14).

For your reference

The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic) ≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz) ≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips) ≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig) ≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)

What you can do with “HDAVI Control” and Q Link

Download from the TV

[Q]Link]

(When the TV is on)

Easy playback

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

(When the TV is off)

Power on link

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

Power off link

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

Direct TV Recording

[Q]Link]

§1

This button is available only when this unit is on.

§2

When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents

from where playback started. In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.

[Note]

≥These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ≥About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as on the TV (➡ 20).

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode ( (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [FUNCTION MENU] [PROG/CHECK] etc.

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [FUNCTION MENU] [PROG/CHECK] etc.

≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] SVCD and MP3

The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU screen, the status message, or the onscreen menu is displayed during playback or when the unit set to a timer recording. Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time in the following conditions:

–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording, –when copying, –when finalising, etc.

≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,

the receiver will also turn off.

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

≥However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit. Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

The selected drive lights up on the unit’s display.

≥If you selected the DVD drive

Insert a disc. (➡ 26)

[VIERA]Link]

§1

) or AV input mode (

, [1](PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],

[Q]Link]

) and the TV displays the corresponding action.

Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.

Using the FUNCTION MENU window to operate this unit

[VIERA]Link]

Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit

[VIERA]Link]

Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV.

1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window using the TV remote control.

≥If this unit is set to standby mode, it will automatically turn on.

2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV

remote control, and press [OK].

About the FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 65).

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (➡ below) and display the Top Menu for DVD-Video.

1 Press [OPTION].

e,g.,

Control Panel

FUNCTION MENU

Top Menu Menu Drive Select

RETURN

[Note]

You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top Menu for DVD-Video is displayed and while DVD-Video is copying.

2 Select an item then press [OK].

Control Panel Control Panel is

FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU

Top Menu [DVD-V] Top menu is displayed

Menu [DVD-V] Menu is displayed

Drive Select Select the HDD, DVD or

Rotate RIGHT (JPEG)

Rotate LEFT (JPEG)

Zoom in (JPEG) Enlarge or shrink the still Zoom out (JPEG)

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

displayed (➡ below).

window is displayed (➡ above).

(➡ 37).

SD drive.

Rotate the still picture (➡ 43).

picture (➡ 43).

Remain

30:00 SP

”/Q Link)

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Using the Control Panel

Using the “Control Panel”, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote control. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit” (➡ above).

The Control Panel is displayed (➡ right). ≥When playing a title or DVD-Video, etc.

–[3]: Pause, [4]: Stop, [2]: Search backward, [1]: Search forward, [OK]:

Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.

≥While playing still pictures

–[4]: Stop, [2]: View previous picture, [1]: View next picture, [EXIT]: Exit

the screen.

∫ When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode

Press [Í DVD] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.

∫ When not using “HDAVI Control”

Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➡ 69).

Control Panel

Pause

Play

Stop

Exit

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

TIME SL IP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

MANUAL S KIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

ShowVie w

PAGE

DRIVE SELECT

After set up is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Aspect

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

RETURN

aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (➡ 85).

aspect television. Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 85).

Auto-Setup

Do you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system ?

Í DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

OPTION

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

OPTION

REC

AUDIO

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

DISPLAY

STATUS

3 6

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

TIME SLIP

VOL

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

W X

EXIT GUIDE

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

≥16:9: When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television. ≥Pan & Scan: When connected to a 4:3

≥Letterbox: When connected to a 4:3

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

and press [OK].

When television type and aspect is set, the GUIDE Plus+ setting screen appears.

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.

When connecting to a television that has the Q Link functions (➡ 18), downloading from the television starts.

Download from TV

Pos 4

Download in progress. Please wait. RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

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

≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television.

Länderauswahl

Deutschland

Italia Nederland Österreich

SELECT

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

Andere

RETURN

RETURN: verlassen OK: anwählen

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes.

Yes N o

SELECT

RETURN

(The above message also appears in countries where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available. However set up is not possible.)

≥If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

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

Proceed to step 2 (➡ 21, GUIDE Plus+ system settings)

≥If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system or if

you live in a country where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available (➡ 21, GUIDE Plus+ system)

Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [OK].

Television picture appears. Set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ 73).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 71)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 72)

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∫ To change the on-screen menu language

to English

1While stopped, Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2Press [3, 4] to select “Weit. Funktionen” and press

3Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4Press [3, 4] to select “Display” and press [1]. 5Press [3, 4] to select “Sprachauswahl” and press [OK]. 6Press [3, 4] to select “English” and press [OK]. 7Press [EXIT].

[OK].

GUIDE Plus+ system settings

GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+ system provides programme information from the host station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired programme from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programmes by displaying only the programmes in a certain category.

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:

Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/Netherlands/ Spain/Switzerland

(As of end of February 2007) ≥This service may not be available in some areas in the above

countries.

≥There may be changes in the service areas.

[Note]

You will need to complete Channel reception settings (➡ 20) to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system. ≥The GUIDE Plus+ system setup will not work if the clock is not

set correctly.

≥The receipt of the GUIDE Plus+ system data is only possible

via the antenna input of this unit. The receipt of the GUIDE Plus+ data via externally connected satellite receivers or digital set-top boxes is not possible.

Visit following homepage for more information.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com

1 Press [GUIDE].

3 One of the following screens will appear

Confirm the message on the screen.

Landscape

12.1. Wed 15:05

12.1 Wed

15:05~16:05

Time:

15:00

Ta. ..

ARD

...

ZDF

Das Familiengericht

RTL

Richterin Barbara Sa...

SAT1

...

***06

PRO7

Abenteuerurlaub

MDR

-24 Hr

TIMER REC

RETURN

7th Heaven

Abenteuer...

Derrick

7th Heaven

+24 Hr

info

GUIDE

GUIDE Plus+ download is completed.

12.1. Wed 15:05

No Host Channel was detected. Please refer to Operating Instructions.

Press OK to continue.

RETURN

GUIDE Plus+ system is not available. Check the host channel of your country. (➡ 23, Host Channel)

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht

Richter Alexander...

Gilmore...

No Data

Aktuell

Prog. Type

OPTION

Display Mode

PAGE PAGE +

Setup

...

If “No Data” appears (➡ 22, Editing programme lists, Reference)

12.1. Wed 15:05

Postal Code

Current Country: Germany

This unit downloads GUIDE Plus+ data several times a day. Clicking noise may be heard at that time.

0 9

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons

to enter the Postal Code of your location and press [OK].

12.1. Wed 15:05

It may take up to 2 hours to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

≥If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

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

Setup

Yes

Do you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system? It may take time up to 2 hours.

RETURN

12.1. Wed 15:05

Data download was unsuccessful. Next download time slot will be at XX:XX.

Press OK to continue.

RETURN

Setup

To download GUIDE Plus+ data, turn off your unit at the time displayed on the screen or download the data manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu at that time. (➡ 23, Changing the settings)

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

≥For further information about operating the GUIDE Plus+

programme list, refer to “Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system”. (➡ 31)

[Note]

If your Postal Code changes, you can update this information later in the Setup of the GUIDE Plus+ system (➡ 23, Changing the settings).

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings/GUIDE Plus+ system settings

≥If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [OK].

To download the GUIDE Plus+ data later (➡ 22, GUIDE Plus+ data download)

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GUIDE Plus+ system settings

REC

Refer to the control reference on page 20.

GUIDE Plus+ data download

The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download.

There are 2 ways to download GUIDE Plus+ data.

–Download automatically when the unit is turned off. –Download manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu.

Download data automatically

≥The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded automatically when the unit

is turned off.

During download, “GUIDE” appears in the display of your unit.

DCCH BS

HDD

DVD SD

REC

PLAY PLAY

DUB

If you turn on the unit while “GUIDE” appears, the data update is interrupted.

≥If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer

recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority. To ensure the GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded, you can disable the timer recordings during data transmission. (➡ 23, left column, Night Download)

EXT

Link

MPEG4 D.MIX

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

SDPC

AVCD

Editing programme lists

1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [OPTION].

12.1. Wed 15:05

Landscape

12.1 Wed

16:05~17:05

Time:

15:00

Ta. ..

ARD

...

ZDF

Das Familiengericht

RTL

Richterin Barbara Sa...

SAT1

Detektiv

RTL2

...

VOX

Die Abschl...

PRO7

RETURN

Gilmore girls

Abenteuer...

Derrick

7th Heaven

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander...

Beyblade

Duel M...

Freunde...

Setup Editor

Yu-... Gilmore... S.O.S Style & ...

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Editor” and

press [OK].

12.1. Wed 15:05

Name

WDR

***04 ***05

ARD ZDF

***06

RETURN

Editor

On/Off

OnOnARD On On BBC1BBC1

Reference

TF1On TF6On

FR6 ESPRTOnEuros

- - - -

ARTEOn

Source

Tun er Tun er Tun er

Tun er Tun er Tun er Tun er Tun er

PAGE +

Download data manually

At the data transmission time, you can download the data manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu (➡ 23).

[Note]

≥Depending on when you set up this unit, it may take approximately

one day before you can display the television programme list.

≥The stations displayed in the television programme list are

determined according to geographical areas.

≥A station that is not registered in your area is not displayed in the

television programme list even if a signal can be received.

≥Once you have downloaded the programme list, reception of data

is required regularly to update and maintain the programme list.

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead during data download. ≥During data download, the HDD rotates and will make operating

sounds.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the desired

“Name” and press [1].

You can also press [WXCH] to browse through the station list.

On/Off To select the stations to be displayed on the

programme list.

Only stations set to “On” are displayed in the GUIDE Plus+ list.

Press [3, 4] to change the “On/Off” settings and press [OK].

Reference To set the appropriate Reference manually

If “No Data” appears in the GUIDE Plus+ list for a station, this station is either not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ data or a GUIDE Plus+ Reference could not be clearly assigned (“----” appears in the Reference field of this station). In this case, set the appropriate Reference manually. You can also manually assign the appropriate Reference even if a station name was not recognized (e.g. ***06).

Landscape

12.1. Wed 15:05

12.1 Wed

15:05~16:05

Time:

15:00

Ta. ..

ARD

...

ZDF

Das Familiengericht

RTL

Richterin Barbara Sa...

SAT1

...

***06

PRO7

Abenteuerurlaub

MDR

-24 Hr

TIMER REC

RETURN

7th Heaven

Abenteuer...

Derrick

7th Heaven

+24 Hr

GUIDE

Press [3, 4] to change the “Reference” setting of the appropriate station and press [OK].

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht

Richter Alexander...

Gilmore...

No Data

Aktuell

Prog. Type

OPTION

Display Mode

PAGE PAGE +

...

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[Note]

The station names in the Reference list can deviate from the station list.

[Note]

Changes in the station list in the Setup menu (➡ 71) of your unit will cause all Editor settings to return to the initial condition.

Changing the settings

You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list.

1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [OPTION].

12.1. Wed 15:05

Landscape

12.1 Wed

16:05~17:05

Time:

15:00

Ta. ..

ARD

...

ZDF

Das Familiengericht

RTL

Richterin Barbara Sa...

SAT1

Detektiv

RTL2

...

VOX

Die Abschl...

PRO7

RETURN

Gilmore girls

Abenteuer...

Derrick

7th Heaven

Prog. Type

All Types

15:30 16:00 16:30

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Bianca-Wege...

Heute in ...

Das Jugendgericht Richter Alexander...

Beyblade

Duel M...

Freunde...

Setup Editor

Yu-... Gilmore... S.O.S Style & ...

Host Channel

It is not possible to receive GUIDE Plus+ data in all countries (➡ below). Check whether the right Host Channel has been input.

List of Host Channel (As of end of February, 2007)

Country Host Channel

Germany Eurosport EUROS

Austria Eurosport EUROS

Italy MTV MTV

Netherlands Eurosport EUROS

Display of the Host Channel

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

12.1. Wed 15:05

Postal Code

Host Channel

Data Download

Night Downlo

RETURN

Setup

XXXXX

EUROS

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

press [OK].

Postal Code

Host Channel

Data Download

Night Download

[Note]

≥Existing information can be lost by changing the Postal Code or

Host Channel.

≥Entry of the wrong Postal Code or Host channel can lead to the

receipt of wrong or no data.

≥To change the settings, release the unit from recording standby

(➡ 33).

To enter the Postal Code

The entry of the Postal Code is required to receive regional data.

1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] or the numbered buttons to

enter your Postal Code and press [OK].

To change the Host Channel manually

The GUIDE Plus+ System information is transferred via the Host Channel. The “Auto” setting is recommended. A Host Channel is then set by the system automatically.

1 Press [3, 4]

to select the desired station and

press [OK].

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

≥The setting of the Host Channel can take some time. ≥To check the host channels of your country

➡ right column, Host Channel

To download GUIDE Plus+ data manually

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. The update can take approximately 2 hours. ≥For further informations ➡ 22, GUIDE Plus+ data

download

To select the priority during midnight

The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority.

On: Data Download

Timer recording does not start or is interrupted for data download.

Off: Timer programming

GUIDE Plus+ data will not be downloaded. After recording finishes, we recommend you to change this setting to “On”.

Press [2,1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

≥To change the Host Channel manually (➡ left)

[Note]

≥Which channels appear in the GUIDE Plus+ list depends on local

reception conditions. Sub-optimum reception quality can result in missing or incomplete GUIDE Plus+ data.

GUIDE Plus+ system settings

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Set up to match your television and remote control

TIME S LIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

MANUAL S KIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

ShowVie w

PAGE

DRIVE SELECT

PAGE

DRIVE SELECT

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

OPTION

REC

AUDIO

SKIP

2 54 8

SELECT

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

EXT LINK

REC MODE

DISPLAY

STATUS

VOL

PAG E

3 6

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

EXIT

TV operation buttons

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

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 (➡ 85).

and press [1].

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection Others

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

and press [OK].

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection Others

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press

[OK].

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 (➡ 45).

≥Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➡ 69).

Setup

TV Aspect 16:9

Progressive

HDMI Settings

AV2 Settnigs

SELECT

Progressive

Off

SELECT

RETURN

Off

PALTV System

VideoAV1 Output

TAB

RETURN

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

and press [OK].

press [OK].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture Sound

Display

Connection

Others

Manual Tuning Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV

Remain

TAB

70:00 SP

SELECT

RETURN

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Television operation

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

DVD

Turn TV on/off

Input select

DRIVE SELECT

2 54

VOL

PAG E

Volu me

Channel Select

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]

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Manufacturer and Code No.

Setup

Tun in g

Remote Control

Press “n” and “OK” together for more than 5 seconds on the remote control.

Disc Picture

Brand Code Brand Code

Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 AIWA 35 MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 AKAI 27/30 MIVAR 24 BEJING 33 NEC 36 BEKO 05/71/72/73/74NOBLEX 33

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.

BENQ 58/59 NOKIA 25/26/27/

BP 09 NORDMENDE 10 BRANDT 10/15 OLEVIA 45 BUSH 05 ONWA 30/39/70 CENTREX 66 ORION 05 CHANGHONG 69 PEONY 46/69 CURTIS 05 PHILCO 41/48/64 DAEWOO 64/65 PHILIPS 05/06/46 DESMET 05 PHONOLA 05 DUAL 05 PIONEER 37/38 ELEMIS 05 PROVIEW 52 FERGUSON 10/34 PYE 05 FINLUX 61 RADIOLA 05 FISHER 21 SABA 10 FUJITSU 53 SALORA 26 FUNAI 63/67 SAMSUNG 32/42/43/

GOLDSTAR 05/50/51 SANSUI 05 GOODMANS 05 SANYO 21/54/55/56 GRADIENTE 36 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30 GRUNDIG 09 SEG 05/69/75/

HIKONA 52 SELECO 05/25 HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41SHARP 18

INNO HIT 05 SIEMENS 09 IRRADIO 30 SINUDYNE 05 ITT 25 SONY 08 JINGXING 49 TCL 31/33/66/

JVC 17/30/39/70 TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/

KDS 52 TEVION 52 KOLIN 45 TEX ONDA 52 KONKA 62 THOMSON 10/15/44 LG 05/50/51 TOSHIBA 16/57 LOEWE 07/46 WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE

MAG 52 YA M AH A 18/41

60/61

65/68

76/77/78

67/69

13/14

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.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD

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

To change the code on the remote control

7 While pressing [OK], press and hold

the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 5 seconds.

8 Press [OK].

∫ 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 [EXIT].

Set up to match your television and remote control

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Recording television programmes

TIME SL IP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

MANUAL S KIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

ShowVie w

PAGE

DRIVE SELECT

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OPEN/CLOSE

REC

Numbered buttons

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

SKIP

2 54 8 0

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

PAG E

∫

;

PAU SE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

STATUS

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

EXT LINK

DISPLAY

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

3,4,2,1

AUDIO

∫

STOP

I D

OPTION

REC

AUDIO

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).

Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record.

≥[RAM] 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.

≥[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (➡ 64).

Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video 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. ≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (➡ 62, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it

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

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

automatically selected.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

RECREC

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).

RECREC

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (➡ 68).

Remaining time on the disc

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

REC

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 recording 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”

(➡ 67), 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 (➡ 64).

If a station broadcasts Teletext information

The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name if the station’s Title Page is correctly set (➡ 71).

[Note]

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

Quick Start (➡ 70)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display

(When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals) From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in about 1 second after the REC button is pressed. If the GUIDE button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) displays in less than 1 second. (Quick Start Mode)

≥“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase. ≥Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it may

take time to display the screen.

[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. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)

DVD-RAM DVD-R

Recording Mode

HDD

(250 GB)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

§1

+RW

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

(4.7 GB)

§3

+R DL

§3

(8.5 GB)

XP (High picture quality recording

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

mode)

SP (Standard recording mode)

LP (Long recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

§4

111 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

222 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

443 hours

hours§2)

(333

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

Approximately

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

§4

443 hours

maximum

8 hours maximum

for one side

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

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 (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 67). The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

§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 (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.

≥[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] [+RW] You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

Recording television programmes

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying 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 copied title on a 4.7 GB disc. ≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

RECREC

Disc Insertion/Ejection

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 of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 63)

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.

Finalise the disc so that is 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.

∫ 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” (➡ 64), “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 64) or “Disc Name” (➡ 62) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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