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.

[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:

3 ALL 235

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 234

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 ALL 235

Quick Start	Guide
Basic	operations

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.

											RQT9075-L
			GC		GCS		GN

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.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

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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

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

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse Fuse (5 ampere) (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.

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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. . . . . . .	16
Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Timer recording using G-CODE system [For]Australia]and]N.Z.] . . . . . .	18
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
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 . . . . . . 27

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 To edit the group of titles [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing DivX, 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 . . . . 33

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

Editing

Editing titles/chapters .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . .		38
Editing still pictures and music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		40
Entering text		42
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			started
Copying
Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		43		Getting
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video		44
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . .		45
format), +R and +R DL		46
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying SD Video from an SD card [EH68]		47
Copying SD Video from a video equipment [EH68] . . . . . . . . . . .		47		QuickStart	Guide
Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		48
Copying still pictures . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory—Copy All Pictures . . . . . . .		48
Copying new still pictures on the SD card—Copy New Pictures [EH68]. . . . . .		48
Copying music to HDD .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
About the Gracenote® Database		50
Copying music from a CD		50
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying music from a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		50		Basic	operations
Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . .		52
To update the Gracenote®	Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Setting menus
Using on-screen menus . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Status messages		53
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HDD, disc and card management		54
Common procedures. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54		Advanced	operations
Deleting all the contents—Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		55
Setting the protection . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		54
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . .		55
Selecting the background style–Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		56
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first–Auto-Play Select		56
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalise		56
Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		56
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		57		Editing
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Common procedures. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sound	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Display	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60		Copying
Others		61
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Settings . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Television operation . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Reference
Additional connections	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63		menus
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		Setting
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		Reference
Safety precautions		75
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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 “ ±±”.	RQT9075

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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]	[For]Asia]	1 RF coaxial cable	2 Batteries	1 Audio/video cable
1 Remote control	2 AC mains leads		for remote control

	(N2QAYB000134)	For Thailand
		[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]
	[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]	1 AC mains lead
	1 Remote control

[For]Middle]East]

2 AC mains leads

(N2QAYB000133)

For Saudi Arabia

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

The remote control information

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∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

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)

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

20

30 20

30

7 m directly in front of the unit

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.

≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.

≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Official DivX® Certified product.

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

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.

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

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.

∫ 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).

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

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

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.

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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.]

DVD

TV

DRIVE

CH

VOL

SELECT

AV

1

2

3

CH

4

5

6

7

8

9 INPUTSELECT

DELETE

0

-/-- G-Code

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

TIME SLIP

EXIT

G/C

H

E

O

CK

R

P

R

F

T

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U

N

C

A

T

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I

V

O

A

N

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OPTION

RETURN

	CREATE
	AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC REC MODE F Rec STATUS

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-CODE screen ( 18)

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)

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Main unit

							REC

[EH68]

Pull to flip down the front panel.

REC

1Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 10)		7USB port ( 15)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In		8Stop ( 17, 26)
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.		9Start play ( 16)
2Disc tray ( 15)		:Channel select ( 17)
3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( 23)		;Start recording ( 17)/Specify a time to stop recording ( 17)
4Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. ( 23)		<Remote control signal sensor
5Display ( below)		=[EH68] SD card slot ( 15)
6Open/close disc tray ( 15)		Rear panel terminals ( 8, 9, 63, 64, 65)

Control reference guide

The unit’s display

REC

		PLAY
			[EH68]
1 Copying indicator
2 Recording indicator	Playback indicator Recording/Playback
		indicator
REC	PLAY	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

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STEP 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									To household mains socket
	Aerial cable			Television’s rear panel				[For\Saudi\Arabia[ BE SURE TO	[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]
								READ THE	(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
		VHF/UHF			AUDIO IN		VIDEO IN	CAUTION FOR	[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]
		RF IN			R	L		THE AC MAINS	(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
					Red White Yellow			LEAD ON PAGE
								2 BEFORE
								CONNECTION.
	RF coaxial cable							AC mains lead
	(included)
								(included)
								Connect only after all other
1	2	Other connections				3		connections are complete.
		( 9, 63)						[For]Middle]East]	4
								Use the AC mains lead that matches
								the socket for the area you live in.
				Audio/Video cable				[For]Asia]
								AC mains lead with a label is for
				(included)
								Thailand.
								AC mains lead without a label is for
								areas other than Thailand.
								Cooling fan
	IN		Y		Red White Yellow
	RF
			PB	AV1	OUT
				(TV)
	RF	OPTICAL	PR		IN				AC IN
	OUT				4
		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT			AV
						R-AUDIO-L	VIDEO S VIDEO	AV OUT
		(PCM/BITSTREAM)	VIDEO OUT	AV2(EXT)
									This unit’s rear panel

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.

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 HDMITM (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology.

≥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 ControlTM”)]

≥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.

Television’s rear panel

HDMI IN

					HDMI cable
RF		Y			HDMI AV OUT
IN
		PB	AV1	OUT
			(TV)
RF	OPTICAL	PR		IN	AC IN
OUT				4
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT			AV
					R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AV OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)	VIDEO OUT	AV2 (EXT)

STEP 1 Connection

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 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

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

	DVD
DVD	TV

DRIVE	CH	VOL
SELECT	AV

Numbered	1				2			3
									CH
buttons	4				5			6
	7				8			9 INPUT SELECT
	DELETE				0			-/-- G-Code
				SKIP				SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP					PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
	TIME SLIP								EXIT
							/
						OG CHE			C
					R
				R	P				K
									U
		T	O						F
									N
									C
	A								T
	IG								I
	V								O
	A
	N								N
	T						OK
	E								M
	C								E
	R
	D								N
, , ,	I								U
OK	OPTION								RETURN
									RETURN
	AUDIO						CREATE
					DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC				REC MODE			F Rec STATUS

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

SELECT

after selecting this, please start Auto-Setup 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

1

Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait.

RETURN: to cancel

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

Clock

	Time						Date
		0	:	00	:	00		1	.	1	.	2007
Number
0	9
		Please set clock manually.
CHANGE		OK: store				RETURN: leave
	SELECT

OK

RETURN

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

16:9

4:3 TV

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

SELECT

OK

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)

RETURN

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HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Logo

Data that

Rewritable

Play on other

Recording 16:9

Recording both M 1

Copy-once

can be

players§1

aspect picture§2

and M 2 for bilingual

recording

Standard symbol

recorded

broadcasts§2

(CPRM)

and played

Hard disk drive (HDD)

–

Video

≤

–

≤

≤

≤

[HDD]

Still picture

Music

DVD-RAM

Video

≤

≤

≤

≤

≤

[RAM]

Still picture

CPRM ( 78)

compatible discs

only.

DVD-R

Video

–

≤

≤

–§3

–

[-R] before finalisation

(Either one)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

DVD-R DL§4

Video

–

≤

≤

–§3

–

[-R]DL] before finalisation

(Either one)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

DVD-RW

Video

≤

≤

≤

–§3

–

[-RW‹V›] before finalisation

(Either one)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

+R

–

Video

–

≤

– (4:3 aspect)

–§3

–

[+R] before finalisation

(Either one)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

+R DL§4

–

Video

–

≤

– (4:3 aspect)

–§3

–

[+R]DL] before finalisation

(Either one)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

+RW

–

Video

≤

≤

– (4:3 aspect)

–§3

–

[+RW]

(Either one)

§1 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

[Note]

Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 56).

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

[RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this

RAM compatible DVD players.

setting “Off” if high speed copy to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

[-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment

[+RW] is not necessary (The default setting is “On”. 58).

compatible with these discs.

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

§2 For further information ( 20, Important notes for recording)

another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However,

§3 The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( 59) is

discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

recorded.

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

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

PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can

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

be recorded onto the HDD.)

necessary ( 55).

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

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

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

you create top menu ( 56).

recording.

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL

recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate

disc on this unit.

recording times” ( 21).

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

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

you from playing or recording certain discs.

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

+R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

recording speeds.

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

∫ Recording format

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

This unit records video in the following formats.

remainder is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title

DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]

recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit

layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme.

However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit

television broadcasts and so on.

is switching layers.

≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be

When switching layers:

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Video and audio may momentarily cut

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

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-

Video.

Second recordable layer

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

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

The available

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

space

other equipment.

First recordable layer

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

Title 2

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.

Title 1

You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way

as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

(Outer section

(Inner section

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

Playback direction

of the disc)

of the disc)

recorded.

≥After finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.

DVD-R DL +R DL

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						[-RW‹VR›]	DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
Video							≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they
Recording							have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.
format)							≥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]	Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW§)
				–		DivX, MP3,	≥CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX
						JPEG	≥CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3
							≥CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG
Video CD						[VCD]	≥Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW§)

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

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

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

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	Yes/No
		recorded on HDD
Multi-system TV		PAL	≤
		NTSC	≤
PAL TV		PAL	≤
		NTSC	≤§1 (PAL60)
NTSC TV		PAL	–
		NTSC	≤§2

§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).

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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	You can play and copy to HDD	You can play and copy to HDD
		recorded with a computer onto	MP3 files recorded with a	or DVD-RAM still pictures
		the USB memory ( 28).	computer onto the USB	recorded with a computer onto
			memory ( 29, 50).	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

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)

You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

§ 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.

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.

Structure of folders

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

DCIM

XXXXX

(Picture folder)

XXXX .JPG

Any folder with JPEG files e.g.,

001

P0000001.JPG

P0000001.JPG SD_VIDEO (MPEG2 folder)

PRG

MOV .MOD

MOV .MOI

PRG .PGI

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

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

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	DivX
format	≥Files must have the
	extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,
	“.AVI” or “.avi”.
Number	Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders
of folders	(including the root folder)
Number	Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 200 files
of files
Support	Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
version	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	MP3
format	≥Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
Number	Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable:
of folders	300 folders (groups)
(groups)	(including the root folder)
Number	Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable§1:
of files	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.

Still pictures (JPEG§2)

Playable	[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [USB]
media	[SD]
File	File format: JPEG
format	≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number	Between 34k34 and 6144k4096
of pixels	(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number	[CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders
of	recognizable:300 folders
folders§3	[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of
	300 folders
Number	[CD] [USB] Maximum number of files
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§4 compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.)

§4 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established 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.

Root

001 (folder=group)

001

001track.mp3 (file=track) 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

002 group

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

001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

Order of play

Structures of still picture folders

[CD] [USB]

Files inside a folder are Root displayed in the order

they were updated or taken.

P0000001.jpg

P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg

P0000004.jpg

P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

P0000006.jpg

P0000007.jpg

P0000008.jpg

P0000009.jpg

004 Folder

Order of play P0000010.jpg

P0000011.jpg

P0000012.jpg

[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

1

XXXX .JPG

JPEG

DCIM

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

DCIM	2

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

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Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Inserting discs

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

∫Cartridge disc

Insert label-up.	Insert label-up with the arrow
	facing in.

Insert fully.

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.

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.

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.

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.

e.g., miniSD

ADAPTER

Removing the card

Press on the centre of the card.

Pull it straight out.

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.

Disc and card care

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

	DO	DO NOT	card)
	∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs		memory/SD
	Be careful about scratches and dirt.
	∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
			(Disc/USB
	Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
	DO	DO NOT
	∫ Handling precautions		handling
	≥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
			(JPEG)/Media
	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:
			pictures
	– 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
			still
	≥Do not place in the following areas:		and
	– In direct sunlight.
	– In very dusty or humid areas.		files
	– Near a heater.
	– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature
			MP3
	(condensation can occur).
	– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
	≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases
			files,
	or cartridges when you are not using them.
	The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no		DivX
	compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a
			Regarding
	problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no
	responsibility and offers no compensation for any
	subsequent damage caused by such loss.
	Examples of causes of such losses are
	≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
	Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
	company.
	≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this
	unit.
	≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer
	disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
	unit.

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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

	2
											REC
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]											3
	DVD				TV
1	DRIVE							CH		VOL
	SELECT				AV
Numbered	1				2			3		CH
	4				5			6
buttons
	7				8			9 INPUT SELECT
	DELETE				0			-/-- G-Code
				SKIP				SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP					PAUSE			PLAY/x1.3		3
	TIME SLIP									EXIT
							/
						OG CHE			C
					R
					P				K
			O	R						F
		T								U
										N
										C
	A									T
	IG									I
	V									O
	A
	N									N
	T						OK
, , ,	C									M
	E
	R									E
	I									N
	D
										U
OK	OPTION									RETURN	RETURN
OPTION	AUDIO						CREATE
					DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC				REC MODE			F Rec		STATUS

≥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).

∫ 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]

1Press [OPTION].

2Press [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.

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.

RQT9075 ≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen,

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

16

Recording television programmes

Refer to “Important notes for recording” ( 20) and

“Advanced recording” ( 21) for detail information.

2

REC

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

3 5

DVD

TV

1

DRIVE

CH

VOL

SELECT

AV

1

2

3

Numbered

CH

3

4

5

6

buttons

7

8

9 INPUTSELECT

DELETE

0

-/-- G-Code

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

TIME SLIP

EXIT

/

OG CHE

C

R

P

K

O

R

F

T

U

N

C

A

T

IG

I

V

O

A

N

N

T

OK

C

M

E

R

E

I

N

D

U

OPTION

RETURN

AUDIO

CREATE

AUDIO

DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP

5

REC

REC MODE

F Rec

STATUS

4

[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 [W X CH] to select the channel.

REC

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)

REC	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

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 DVDRAM.

–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/Playingplay-onlydiscs/Recording television programmes

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

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

[Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

DVD		TV
	DRIVE	CH VOL
	SELECT	AV

2	1				2			3
	4				5				CH
								6
	7				8			9 INPUTSELECT		1
	DELETE				0			-/-- G-Code
				SKIP				SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP					PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
	TIME SLIP								EXIT
							/
						OG CHE			C
					R
				R	P				K
									U
3, 4		T	O						F
									N
									C
	A								T
	I								I
	IG
	V								O
	A
	N								N
	T						OK
	E								M
	C								E
	R
	D								N
									U
	OPTION								RETURN
	AUDIO						CREATE
					DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC				REC MODE			F Rec STATUS

[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 G-CODE system is manufactured under license 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.

3

Press [OK].

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD 1:58 SP

Recording

TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00

Name

Date

Start

Stop

HDD

Mode

DVD

1 ARD 15. 7.TUE

19:00

20:00

HDD

SP

Programme Name

≥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

4

station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.

Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is

displayed.

No.

Name

Timer icon

01

ARD

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording

standby has been activated.

TUE 14.10.08 12:56:00

Stop

HDD

Mode

Drive

DVD

space

Check to make sure “OK”

20:00

HDD

SP

OK

is displayed ( 25).

Programme

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)

1 Press [G-Code].

G-Code

Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP

Record

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

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

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODE number.

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

RQT9075

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Deleting titles

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

DVD

TV

	DRIVE	CH VOL
DRIVE SELECT	SELECT	AV

	1				2		3
	4				5			CH
							6
	7				8		9 INPUTSELECT
DELETE	DELETE				0		-/-- G-Code
,				SKIP			SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP					PAUSE PLAY/x1.3			3
	TIME SLIP							EXIT
									EXIT
						OG/CHE		C
					R
					P			K
			O	R				F
		T						U	1
								N
								C
	A							T
	IG							I
	V							O
	A
	N							N
	T					OK
	C							M
	E
	R							E
	I							N
	D
2, 3, 4, 5								U
	OPTION							RETURN
						CREATE			RETURN
	AUDIO
“Red”					DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC				REC MODE		F Rec STATUS

[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

	Title	Title	......	Last title		Available
				recorded		disc space

≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

	Available disc space does							Available disc space
	not increase even after							increases after deleting
	deleting
	Title	Title		......			Last title			Available disc
							recorded			space
				Later recorded
				titles
	Title	Deleted		......			Last title			Available
							recorded			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.

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1	While stopped
	Press [FUNCTION MENU].						titles
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and
	press [OK].						[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]/Deleting
	DELETE Navigator		Grouped Titles		VIDEO	PICTURE MUSIC
	HDD
	10.10.		11.10.	2
	Previous		Page 02/02		Next
	OK	OPTION	Select		Previous	Next
	RETURN
	[HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red”
	button to select “VIDEO”.
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title							system
	and press [;].
	A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all
	necessary items.
	≥Press [;] again to cancel.						CODE
	To show other pages (Thumbnail Display only)

	Press [:, 9] to show other pages.	G-
	You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the	using
	option menu.
	≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” ( 36,
	step 4).	recording
5 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press
4	Press [OK].
	[OK].	Timer

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.

RQT9075

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Important notes for recording

When recording a	[HDD] [RAM]		[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
bilingual programme	Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.		Select the main or secondary audio before
	You can change the audio during playback.		recording
	( 26, Changing audio during play)		( 59, Bilingual Audio Selection)
	However in the following cases, select whether to		M 1
	record the main or secondary audio:		Hello
	– Recording sound in LPCM ( 59, Audio Mode for
	XP Recording)		The selected
	– “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The
	default setting is “On”. 58)		audio only is
	M 1	M 2	recorded.
	Hello	Hallo

	If you record from external equipment
	– Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.
About the aspect when	[HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”)		[HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”)
recording a programme	[-R] [-RW‹V›]		The programme will be recorded in the original
	≥If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to		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		[+R] [+RW]
	with a different aspect, select the correct aspect		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.
When you want to copy	[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
titles in high speed	Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.
mode from the HDD to	(The default setting is “On”. 58)
DVD-R, etc.	You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 75X§); however, the audio and aspect settings
	( above) are necessary before recording to the HDD.
	§ Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.
	Record to the HDD	High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.
	HDD
When recording the	It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW
“One time only	or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM ( 78) compatible DVD-RAM.
recording” broadcasts	[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.
			[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
	[HDD]
			(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)
	≥“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.
Playing the disc on	[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
other DVD players	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.		Play on other DVD equipment
	Finalise
	[+RW]
	If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu ( 56).
Recording to DVD-R DL	You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.
and +R DL	Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.
RQT9075

20 ≥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-R DL§3	+R DL§3
					DVD-RW	(8.5 GB)	(8.5 GB)
	[EH58]	[EH68]	Single-	Double-
					+R
	(250 GB)	(320 GB)	sided	sided§1	+RW
			(4.7 GB)	(9.4 GB)	(4.7 GB)
XP (High picture	55 hours	71 hours	1 hour	2 hours	1 hour	1 hour 45 min.	1 hour 45 min.
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	441 hours	567 hours	8 hours	16 hours	8 hours	14 hours 20 min.
recording mode)§4	(331 hours§2)	(426 hours§2)	(6 hours§2)	(12 hours§2)	(6 hours§2)	(10 hours 45 min.§2)
FR (Flexible	441 hours	567 hours	8 hours	8 hours	8 hours	14 hours 20 min.	Approximately
Recording	maximum	maximum	maximum	maximum	maximum		9 hours with video
Mode)§4				for one side			quality equivalent
							to LP mode.

§1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. §2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu ( 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 discs.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

[HDD]

≥You can record up to 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.

REC

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 ?

Yes No

SELECT

OK RETURN

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents—Format” ( 55)

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

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 tomin.

Press the REC button to start finalise.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.

The disc cannot be played on other

DVD players without finalising.

∫ To finalise the disc

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.

≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it.

≥If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a disc name, select “Top Menu” ( 56), “Auto-Play Select” ( 56) or “Disc Name” ( 54) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

Important notes for recording/Advanced recording

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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Advanced recording

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	4.7GB	60 minutes will fit on the disc and the
			30 minute balance will not get
	DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM
			recorded.
			≥Another disc is necessary.

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

4.7GB DVD-RAM

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

4.7GB DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

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].
	Flexible Rec								Maximum recording time
	Record in FR mode.
									This is the maximum recording
Maximum rec. time				8 Hour 00 Min.
									time in EP (8 Hours) mode.
	Set rec. time			8 Hour 00 Min.
	Start			Cancel

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.

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				XP
				SP
the display.
				LP
				EP
To exit the screen without recording		e.g., HDD
Press [RETURN].	Remaining
To stop recording partway	time of		HDD
Press [∫].	recording		REC 0:59
To show the remaining time			ARD
			M 1 / M 2
Press [STATUS].			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

1Press [∫].

2Press [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.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

After play stops

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

4Press [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).

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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.

REC

This unit

DV IN	S VIDEO	VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO- R
		AV3 IN
		Yellow White Red
DV cable	S Video
(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)		Audio/Video
	cable§	cable
Other video equipment

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)

[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.

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.

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			recorder
	equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal ( left).
	each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.
	Preparation
	1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the			cassette
	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).
	1 Turn on the DV equipment, and pause			video
	start.
	play at the point you want recording to
	The following screen appears.			a
				from
	DV Auto Rec
	DV unit is connected.
	Record from the DV unit?			recording/Copying
	Rec to HDD Rec to DVD		Cancel
	SELECT
	OK	RETURN
	≥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].
	3 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].			Advanced
	2 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to HDD”
	4 Press [3,	4] to select “DV Auto Rec” and press [OK].
	Go to step 3 ( below)
	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).

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Advanced timer recording

Manually programming timer recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

	Timer	Remain	HDD	30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP
	Recording			TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00
	No. Name	Date	Start	HDD	Drive
				Stop DVD Mode	space

01

ARD

15. 7. TUE 19:00

20:00

HDD

SP

OK

New Timer Programme

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].

1

2

To cancel recording when recording has already begun

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

Cancel

SELECT

OK RETURN

Press [2, 1] to select “Stop

Recording” and press [OK].

	Timer	Remain	HDD 30:24 SP			DVD	1:58 SP	If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if
								you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording
	Recording				TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00
								will start from the next time the timer recording is set.
	Name	Date	Start	Stop	HDD	Mode
					DVD			To release the unit from recording
	1 ARD 15. 7. TUE		22:00	22:30	HDD	SP
						Programme Name		standby

	≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and									Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording
	Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.									list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
	≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station									1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
	Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with
	the numbered buttons.
	≥Date									2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme
	[. Date:		Current date up to one month later minus
	l	;:	one day							and press the “Red” button.
	l	Daily timer:	SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI							≥The timer icon “F” ( 25) disappears from the timer
	l	;:								recording list.
	a.
		Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT								≥You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as
	Titles recorded using the same daily or weekly timer are									even one timer icon “F” ( 25) remains in the timer
										recording list.
	bundled and displayed as a “group” in the Direct Navigator
										≥Press the “Red” button again to activate timer recording
	screen ( 27) except when using Auto Renewal Recording.
										standby.
	≥You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording
	drive.									Notes on timer recording
	When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
	remaining space, recording automatically switches to the									≥When a timer recording is set, DVDs that were recorded using a
	“HDD” ( 25, Relief Recording).
										different TV system cannot be played unless the TV system is
	≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
										changed in the Setup menu ( 60) or the timer recording has
	mode.
										completed or has been cancelled.
	≥[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) ( 25)
										≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is
	ON!)OFF
										turned on/off.
	≥Programme Name
										≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when
	Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [OK].
										playing.
	( 42, Entering text)
										≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal
	4 Press [OK].
										speed mode ( 43).
	The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed.									≥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.
					No.		Name			≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last
										10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time,
			Timer icon		01		ARD			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.

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording					Programme	Programme
standby has been activated.						Not recorded
	TUE 14.10.08 12:56:00				Recorded	Recorded
	HDD		Drive
Stop	DVD	Mode	space	Check to make sure “OK”	≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap, the
20:00	HDD	SP	OK	is displayed ( 25).	recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of
Programme					the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has
					finished.

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.

Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

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