Panasonic DMR-EH68, DMR-EH58 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH68

DMR-EH58

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model of
DMR-EH58 for Australia and N.Z.

Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and
SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH68
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:

2

3 ALL

For Australia and N.Z.

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

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

3

5

2

3

4

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

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:

2

2 ALL

3

5

Dear customer

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

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

GC GCS GN

RQT9075-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.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

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 AC 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.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

RQT9075

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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

-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

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, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)

. . . . . . . 14

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

Basic operations

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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

Timer recording using G-

CODE

system

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

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

. . . . . . . 16

. . . . . . 18

Advanced operations

Important 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

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, MP3 and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

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

Playing MP3 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

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI

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

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

. . . . . . 27

. . . . 33

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 [EH68] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copying SD Video from a video equipment [EH68] . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory—Copy All Pictures
Copying new still pictures on the SD card—Copy New Pictures

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

. . . . . . .

[EH68]. . . . . .

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

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

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

Copying music from a USB memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 whether to show the Top Menu first–Auto-Play Select

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

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

. . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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

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

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

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

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

DMR-EH68 and DMR-EH58. Unless otherwise indicated,
illustrations in these operating instructions are of the black model
of DMR-EH58 for Australia and N.Z.

[EH68] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EH68 only.
[EH58] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EH58 only.

≥Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are

applicable to the DMR-EH68 model only.

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

48
48

Getting startedQuick Start

Basic

Advanced

EditingSetting menusReference Copying

RQT9075

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Guide

operations

operations

Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2008. 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

(N2QAYB000134)

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000133)

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

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.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

R6/LR6, AA

≥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.

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)

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

“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS

2.0iDigital Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

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.

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Official DivX® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX
playback of DivX
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivX, Inc. and are 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 Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd.

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7 m directly in front of the unit

®

®

video (including DivX®6) with standard

media files.

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

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

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
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.

∫ 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

1Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)
2Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
3Move 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 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

Included accessories/The remote control information/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Unit care

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]



DRIVE



SELECT









TIME SLIP







OPTION







DVD

TV

¦

¦

AV

2

1

54

8

7

DELETE

0

SKIP

STOP

R

P

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC MODE

REC

PAU S E

O

G

OK

C

/

CHAPTER

CH

3
6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

H

E

C

K

F

CREATE

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

F Rec

VOL

CH

EXIT

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN
























1Turn the unit on (➡ 10)

2Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EH68])] (➡ 16, 17, 30)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

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

4To delete unnecessary recorded titles, still pictures or music

(➡ 19, 41)

5Basic operations for recording and play

6Skip the specified time (➡ 26)

7Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 26)

8Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 27, 36)

9Show 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)

<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)

AInput select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ 23)

B[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] Show G-

CExit the menu screen

DShow Timer Recording screen (➡ 24)

EShow FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 33)

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

FReturn to previous screen

GCreate chapter (➡ 26)

HSkip approx. 1 minute forward (➡ 26)

IShow status messages (➡ 53)

CODE screen (➡ 18)

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Main unit

  

1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 10)

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

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



[EH68]



7USB port (➡ 15)
8Stop (➡ 17, 26)
9Star t play (➡ 16)
:Channel select (➡ 17)
;Star t recording (➡ 17)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 17)
<Remote control signal sensor
=[EH68] SD card slot (➡ 15)

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

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

 

 

Pull to flip down the front
panel.

OPEN/CLOSE

Control reference guide

REC

The unit’s display





1 Copying indicator

Recording indicator Playback indicator Recording/Playback

2



indicator

REC

PLAY

3Timer recording indicator
4[EH68] SD card slot indicator
5Disc indicator
6Drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EH68])] indicator
7Main display section indicator
8Recording mode indicator



REC

PLAY

REC

PLAY




[EH68]

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STEP

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTA

V4 IN

V OUTT

1

Connection

≥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.

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.

Connecting a television

To the aerial

Aerial cable

1 2

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Other connections
(➡ 9, 63)

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Audio/Video cable

Y

PB

PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Television’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

3

(included)

Red White Yellow

AV2 (EXT

AV1
(TV)

OUT

V4 I

)

R-AUDIO-L

[For\Saudi\Arabia[

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

To household mains socket

BE SURE TO
READ THE
CAUTION FOR
THE AC MAINS

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

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

LEAD ON PAGE
2 BEFORE
CONNECTION.

AC mains lead

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

[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.

Cooling fan

This unit’s rear panel

4

AC IN

Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB
output on this unit.

[Required]setting]

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 60)

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

RF
IN

RF
OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

V OUTT

OUTA

V4 IN

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).

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.

TM

(V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology.

TM

”)]

Television’s rear panel

HDMI IN

STEP 1 Connection

HDMI cable

RF
IN

RF

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

AL

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

PB

PR

AV2(EXT

AV1
(TV)

OUT

V4 I

)

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

HDMI AV OUT

AAV OU

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

[Required]setting]

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

[Note]

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

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STEP

2

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

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

Clock

DVD

¦DVD

Numbered
buttons

,,,
OK

¦

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

TV

¦

AV

2
54

8

0

PAU SE

C

/

H

G

O

R

P

OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOL

CH

3

CH

6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

E

C

K

F

U

N

C

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

F Rec

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

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 VIERA Link
(➡ 34), 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 for
the channels in this unit’s channel coverage.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

The country setting screen appears on the television.

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

If your favourite channel is not received
after selecting this, please start Auto-Setup

SELECT

Restart from Setup.

OK

RETURN

RETURN: leave OK: access

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

Time Date

Number

0 9

CHANGE

OK

0 : 00 : 00

SELECT

RETURN

1

. 1

Please set clock manually.
OK: store RETURN: leave

.

2007

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.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

5 Press [OK] when you have finished

the settings.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

Quick Start setting screen appears.

Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

The Quick Start feature (➡ 61) enables this unit to be
ready to start recording as quick as approx. 1 second
after turning it on. You can start recording soon after
deciding you want to record something.

§

Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

OK

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

RETURN

§

6 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:

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

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 57)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 58)

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1

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

RETURN

HDD and disc information

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

Logo Data that

can be

recorded

and played

– Video

Still picture

Music

Video

Still picture

Video – ≤≤

Rewritable Play on other

players

≤ – ≤≤≤

≤≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

§1

Recording 16:9

aspect picture

Recording both M 1

§2

and M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts

–

(Either one)

Copy-once

§2

recording

(CPRM)

CPRM (➡ 78)

compatible discs

only.

§3

–

DVD-R DL

§4

Video – ≤≤

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

DVD-RW

Video ≤≤ ≤

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

+R

– 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 DVD­RAM 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, Important 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).

≥[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)

§3

–

–

(Either one)

[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 [-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 two 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.

When switching layers:
Video and audio may momentarily cut

Second recordable layer

The available
space

First recordable layer

Title 1

(Inner section
of the disc)

DVD-R DL
+R DL

Title 2

Playback direction

(Outer section
of the disc)

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings/HDD and disc information

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard

Uses

symbol

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

DivX ≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX

DVD-R DL

CD [CD]

–DivX, MP3,

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 with still pictures recorded in JPEG

Video CD [VCD]

§

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

≥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]Australia]and]N.Z.] DVD-Video with a region number other than

“4” or “ALL”

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

“ALL”

≥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.

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

Multi-system TV PA L ≤

NTSC ≤

PAL T V PA L ≤

NTSC

NTSC TV PA L –

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).

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

match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➡ 60).

§1

≤

Yes/No

(PAL60)

§2

≤

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USB memory and card information

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.

[EH58] USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full 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

[USB]

instructions by

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

File format DivX 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
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.
≥[EH68] If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this

unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

[Note]

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

HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information

Cards you can use on this unit [EH68]

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

swallowing.

SD Memory Card§ (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 16 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

Card

DCIM

___XXXXX

(Picture folder)

XXXX

____

Any folder with JPEG files
e.g.,

001

P0000001.JPG
P0000001.JPG

SD_VIDEO

(MPEG2 folder)

PRG___

MOV
MOV
PRG

MGR_INFO

___
___

___

.MOD
.MOI
.PGI

(MPEG2 information folder)

.JPG

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

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Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)

jpg

Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are
applicable to the DMR-EH68 model only.

DivX

Playable

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

media

File
format

DivX
≥Files must have the

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

Number
of folders

Number

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

§1

Maximum number of files recognizable

: 200 files

of files

Support
version

Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
with standard playback of DivX media files.
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.

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, AC3
– Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch

conversion.

MP3

Playable

[HDD] [CD] [USB]

media

File
format

Number
of folders
(groups)

Number
of files

MP3
≥Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

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

§1

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable

:

3000 files (tracks)

(tracks)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling

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

frequency

ID3 tags compatible ([HDD] [USB])

≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,

play may not be possible.

§2

Still pictures (JPEG

Playable
media

File
format

Number
of pixels

Number
of
folders

[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [USB]
[SD]

File format: JPEG
≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Between 34k34 and 6144k4096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

[CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders
recognizable:300 folders

§3

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

)

300 folders

Number
of files

[CD] [USB] Maximum number of files

§3

recognizable

§1

:3000 files

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

MOTION

not supported

JPEG

§1

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and
other types of files is 4000.

§2

It may take a few moments for still pictures to display.

§3

When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not
display or be playable.

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

≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session 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) 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) 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 play.

[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 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 MP3 folders

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

Structures of still picture folders

[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.

Root

Order of play

Order of play

Root

XXXX

JPEG

DCIM

001

001

003 group

Root

____

.JPG

DCIM___

___XXXXX

___XXXXX

(folder=group)

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

002 group

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

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

P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg

004 Folder

P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.

a1

XXXX

____

XXXX

____

(file=track)

003 Folder

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

.JPG

.JPG

a2

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Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Inserting discs

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

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up.

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)]
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
≥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 selected.

[Note]

≥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.

Insert label-up with the arrow
facing in.

Insert fully.

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, 48).

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.

DO

∫ 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

∫ 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

DO NOT

DO NOT

Inserting, removing the SD card [EH68]

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

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.

Removing 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, 48).

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

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.





Pull it straight out.

e.g., miniSD

ADAPTER

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.

Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)/Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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

2

w

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

1

Numbered
buttons

w

,,,

OK

OPTION

DVD

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DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

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A

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A

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OPTION

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

TV

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AV

2
54

8

0

PAU SE

C

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R

P

OK

CREATE
CHAPTER

REC MODE

CH

3
6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

H

E

C

K

F

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

F Rec

VOL

CH

EXIT

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

3

3

RETURN

≥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).

OPEN/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].

[Note]

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 point specified by the disc.

[CD]

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Menu operation for other type of contents

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

[Note]

≥During recording, or timer recording standby, this unit cannot play

discs or titles that do not match the “TV System” (➡ 60) setting. It is
recommended “TV System” be set to match the discs or title before
playing them.

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

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

Recording television programmes

Refer to “Important notes for recording” (

➡ 21

“Advanced recording” (

) for detail information.

➡ 20

) and

2

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

1

Numbered
buttons

DVD

¦

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

SKIP

TV

¦

AV

2
54

8

0

CH

3
6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

CH

w

3

3 5



PAU SE

O

R

P

REC MODE

C

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OK

H

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CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

I

O

N

M

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N

U

4

w

AUDIO

5

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

O

T

A

G

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A

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C

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OPTION

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

[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.

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).

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 21)

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”

(➡ 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).

≥[USB] It is not possible to record on a USB memory.
≥[SD] It is not possible to record on a card.

Quick Start (➡ 61)

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

(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. (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.

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 [∫].

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs/Recording television programmes

RECREC

Remaining time
on the disc

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
Setup menu (➡ 59).

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

REC

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Timer recording using G-CODE system [For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

G-Code
Record

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

Timer
Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD
DVD

20:0019:0015. 7. TUE SP HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

TUE 14.10.08 12:56:00

Mode

Stop

HDD
DVD

HDD

Drive
space

SP

OK

20:00

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

[Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

¦DVD

2

3, 4

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DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

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AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

TV

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OK

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

CH

3
6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

H

E

C

K

F

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

F Rec

VOL

CH

EXIT

U

N

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U

RETURN

1

3 Press [OK].

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

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using
[3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 24, step 3).

≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” 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].

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

No.

Timer icon

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

&

01

Name

ARD

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly 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

CODE system is manufactured under

G­license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.

Entering G-

CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You

can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

1 Press [G-Code].

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

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.
Press [Í DVD] 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)

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

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

the G-CODE number.

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

Deleting titles

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

TV

¦

¦

VOL

SKIP

AV

2
54

8

0

CH

3
6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

_

DELETE

, 

PAU SE

O

R

P

REC MODE

C

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OK

CHAPTER

H

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CREATE

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

C

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EXIT

F

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M

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U

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

3

EXIT

1

RETURN

2, 3, 4, 5

“Red”

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

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A

G

I

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A

N

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C

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OPTION

AUDIO DISPLAY

REC

[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.

Available disc space increases after
deleting any of these titles

Last title

Title Title

......

recorded

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

last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does
not increase even after
deleting

Available disc space
increases after deleting

Available

disc space

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

10.10.

11.10. 2

Previous

OK

OPTION

RETURN

[HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red”
button to select “VIDEO”.

Page 02/02

Select

VIDEO

Previous

Next

PICTURE

Next

MUSIC

3 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 (Thumbnail Display only)

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).

4 Press [OK].
5 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

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

/Deleting titles

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

system

CODE

Timer recording using G-

Title

Title

......

Last title
recorded

Available disc

space

Later recorded
titles

Title Deleted Last title

......

recorded

Available

disc space

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.

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Important notes for recording

B

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

Hello

XP Recording)

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

default setting is “On”. ➡ 58)

M1

Hello

M2

Hallo

If you record from external equipment

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

[HDD] [RAM]
[-R] [-RW‹V›]

≥If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to

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

[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

M1

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 (➡ 78) 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 (➡ 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.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Play on other DVD equipment

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[+RW]

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

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 the HDD and the DVD drive simutaneously.

Advanced recording

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

+R

+RW

(4.7 GB)

XP (High picture

[EH58]

(250 GB)

[EH68]

(320 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(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)

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)

§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 (➡ 58).
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

§4

441 hours

hours§2)

(331

441 hours
maximum

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

discs.

§3

+R DL

(8.5 GB)

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

to LP mode.

§3

Important notes for recording/Advanced recording

≥[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 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.

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

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

OK

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

∫ 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.

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 open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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Advanced recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

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

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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

DVD-RAM

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

Necessary space for recording

4.7GB

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

60 minutes will fit on the disc and the
30 minute balance will not get
recorded.
≥Another disc is necessary.

However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

3 When you want to start recording

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].

Remaining
time of
recording

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 0:59

ARD

M 1 / M 2

L R

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.

XP

SP
LP
EP

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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].

Maximum recording time

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

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3 Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

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

[Note]

“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

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front

You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.

≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

This unit

L/MONO - AUDIO- R

VIDEO

DV IN

S VIDEO

Yellow White Red

AV3 IN

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes

are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at
each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.

Preparation

1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the

equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left).

2 Turn on the main unit.
≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 60).

DV cable

(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

§

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

≥Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input”

in the Setup menu (➡ 59).

≥When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),

you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” (➡ 58) is set to “On” and you

make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected
in “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 58) of the Setup menu.

About the aspect when recording a programme (➡ 20)

S Video

§

cable

Other video equipment

Audio/Video
cable

[Note]

≥If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the

recording will start and the copying will stop.

≥If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then

the video quality will be degraded.

Manual recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
≥When recording bilingual programmes (➡ 20, Important notes for

recording)

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 60).
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.)

≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “Input

NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 53).

≥Check the time on the unit is correct.

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.

2 Start play on the other equipment.
3 When you want to start recording

Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

1 Turn on the DV equipment, and pause

play at the point you want recording to
start.

The following screen appears.

DV Auto Rec

DV unit is connected.
Record from the DV unit?

Rec to HDD Rec to DVD Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

OK

≥When the screen is not displayed

After performing step 1
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
3Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].
4Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec” and press [OK].

➡ Go to step 3 (➡below)

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to HDD”

or “Rec to DVD” and press [OK].

3 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and

press [OK].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV automatic
recording.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can

be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.
It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.

≥
≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It

cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be

input properly.

≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will

not be recorded.

≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual
recording (➡ left).

Advanced recording/Copying from a video cassette recorder

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 22), you can record the content of a

video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

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Advanced timer recording

Timer
Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD
DVD

22:3022:0015. 7. TUE HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

SP

TUE 14.10.08 12:56:00

Mode

Stop

HDD
DVD

HDD

Drive
space

SP

OK

20:00

Manually programming timer
recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer
Recording

No.

01

&

Name

ARD

HDDRemain

Date

15. 7. TUE

19:00

New Timer Programme

30:24 SP

StopStart

20:00

1:58 SP

DVD

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

HDD

Drive

Mode

space

DVD

HDD

SP

OK

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer

Programme” and press [OK].

3 Press [1] to move through the items

and change the items with [3, 4].

≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and

Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.

≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station

Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with
the numbered buttons.

≥Date

[.

Date: Current date up to one month later minus

l

;:

l

Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI

l

;:

a.

Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT

Titles recorded using the same daily or weekly timer are
bundled and displayed as a “group” in the Direct Navigator
screen (➡ 27) except when using Auto Renewal Recording.

≥You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording

drive.
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡ 25, Relief Recording).

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (➡ 25)

ON!)OFF

≥Programme Name

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [OK].
(➡ 42, Entering text)

one day

4 Press [OK].

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

No.

Name

Timer icon

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

&

01

ARD

To cancel recording when recording
has already begun

1 While the unit is on

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
recording drive and press [∫].

Stop Recording

Timer recording in progress.
Stop this timer recording?
It will be cancelled if you stop.

Stop Recording

SELECT

Cancel

RETURN

OK

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop

Recording” and press [OK].

If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if
you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording
will start from the next time the timer recording is set.

To release the unit from recording
standby

Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording
list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme

and press the “Red” button.

≥The timer icon “F” (➡ 25) disappears from the timer

recording list.

≥You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as

even one timer icon “F” (➡ 25) remains in the timer
recording list.

≥Press the “Red” button again to activate timer recording

standby.

Notes on timer recording

≥When a timer recording is set, DVDs that were recorded using a

different TV system cannot be played unless the TV system is
changed in the Setup menu (➡ 60) or the timer recording has
completed or has been cancelled.

≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when

playing.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal

speed mode (➡ 43).

≥If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains

turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.
You can turn the unit off during timer recording.

≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last

10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time,
the “F” flashes on the unit’s display.

≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start

immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at
the beginning of the later programmes.

Programme

Programme

Not recorded

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

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.
Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

Recorded Recorded

≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap, the

recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of
the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has
finished.