Panasonic DMR-EX769 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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

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DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX769

Region number supported by this
unit

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

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

containing “2” or “ALL”.

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.

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording
free to view channels only, not pay TV or
encrypted channels.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project
Declaration of Conformity (22nd October 2008)

[For]Italy[and[Spain]

No. 5961

[For]France]

No. 5960

About descriptions in these operating
instructions

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

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CAUTION!

(Inside of product)

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.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

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

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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

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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

Easy access to various functions

— FUNCTION MENU Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

Regarding DivX

®

files, Music files and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Media handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Basic operations

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing recorded video contents/

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

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

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Advanced operations

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Advanced recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . . 20

When the format confirmation screen is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . 20

When removing a recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . .22

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording from digital satellite receiver

or analogue decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

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

Language for digital broadcast with multi-audio

or multi-subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

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

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

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

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

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

Playing DivX, Music files and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

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

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

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

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

FUNCTION MENU Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TM

”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . .32

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

(DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting menus

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

HDD and disc management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Deleting all the contents — Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting the background style—Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

—Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 48

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or

S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or

S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting a television with

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver . . 58

Connecting a television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connecting a television and VCR,

digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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

Getting startedQuick Start

Basic

Advanced

EditingSetting menusReference Copying

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Guide

operations

operations

Included accessories

Getting started

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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

∏

(N2QAYB000335)

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

∏ ∏ ∏

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

The remote control information

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

∫ Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

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

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

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

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

30

20

20

30

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

This unit

VCR

DO NOT

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

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

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.

∫ 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.)

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,
etc. gets inside the unit.

∫ While operating

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD

may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains

socket, or flip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or
movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)
2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for
a short time.)

Getting started

∫ 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.

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

Quick Start
Guide

HDD

DVD

Recording indicator Playback

indicator

Recording/Playback
indicator

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

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
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



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


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

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

SKIP

S T O P

S TA TU S

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

REC

A UDI O

TV

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A V

2
5 4
8
0

P A US E

G

O

R

P

OK

REC MODE

STTL

VOL

3
6
9

INPUT

SELECT

SL O W/SEARC H

C

/

H

E

C

K

EXT LINK

DISPL A Y

PL A Y/x1. 3

CH

P A G E

CH

CREATE CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

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

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



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1 Turn the unit on (> 10)
2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] (> 16, 17)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes (> 18, 25)
5 Basic operations for recording and play
6 Show digital channel information (> 15)/Show status messages

(> 45)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 26)
8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 27, 34)
9 Show OPTION menu (> 34)

– This menu is used when playing or editing titles.

: Colour buttons

– for switching VIDEO/Playlists (> 41)
– for deactivating timer programme (> 24)
– for selecting character type when entering text (> 38)
– for tuning settings (> 49)

; Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (> 17)
≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (> 17)
≥[EXT LINK] Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(> 22)

≥[¥ DIRECT TV REC] Direct TV Recording (> 32)

< Select audio (For playback and analogue broadcast) (> 26)
= Show subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast

programme has subtitles.)(> 15)

> Transmit the remote control signal
? Television operations (> 56)
@ Channel select (> 17)
A Create chapter (> 26)
B Input select (AV1, AV2 or AV3) (
C Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 26)
D Exit the menu screen
E Show Timer Recording screen (> 24)
F Show FUNCTION MENU Display (> 31)

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

G Return to previous screen
H Skip the specified time (> 26)
I Show on-screen menu (> 44)

Menu for disc playback and changing DVB multi audio or subtitle
etc.

> 22, 23)

The unit’s display



HDD

D

DVD



1 Disc indicator
2 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

3 Copying indicator
4 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator

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COPY

EXT

-L

REC

PLAY

5 Timer recording indicator
6 Drive [HDD or DVD] indicator
7 Main display section indicator
8 Remote control visual feedback

This flashes when it is operated by the remote control.

9 Recording/Playback indicator

REC

PLAY

REC

PLAY

Main unit

Pull to flip down the front panel.

Select a function.

Selectable items are
displayed on the right.

Select an item.

Press [OK].

Press [OK].

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  

Guide

Quick Start

1 Standby/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.

2 Disc tray (> 14)
3 Display (> 6)
4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (> 23, 57)
5 Open/Close disc tray (> 14)

6 Channel select (> 17)
7 Start recording (> 17)/Specify a time to stop recording (> 17)
8 Stop (> 17, 26)
9 Start play (> 16)
: Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (> 8, 9, 57, 58, 59)

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU Display

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

1

HDD












FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

View

Others

Drive Select

OK

2

RETURN

Remain

Advanced Copy
Playlists
Flexible Rec
HDD Management
Setup

30:00 SP

1 Playback, Top Menu, Menu (> 27)

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

2 Recording (> 24)

Select when you wish to perform manual timer recording, or
check the timer recording. The timer recording list will be
displayed.

3 Delete (> 18)

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

4 Copy (> 40)

Select when you desire to copy video from HDD to discs.

5 View (> 15)

Select when you wish to watch analogue and digital broadcast.

≥This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI

Control 2” or later.

6 Others

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

≥Advanced Copy (> 41)
≥Playlists (> 36)
≥Flexible Rec (> 21)

≥HDD Management (> 46)
≥DVD Management (> 46)
≥Setup (> 49)

7 Drive Select

Change which drive is used.

≥HDD ≥DVD

Note

If you do not need to display FUNCTION MENU when turning the
unit on, set “FUNCTION MENU Display” to “Off” in the Setup menu
(> 52).

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STEP 1 Connection

RF
IN

RF
OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

To the aerial Television’s rear panel

Aerial
cable

RF coaxial
cable

(included)

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(> 9, 57)

RF
IN

RF
OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

To the aerial

Television’s rear panel

Aerial
cable

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Digital satellite receiver or
analogue decoder’s rear
panel

21-pin Scart cable

“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the
Setup menu (> 54)

Cooling fan

Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(> 9, 57)

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Connect the unit directly to the television

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

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

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

Te le v is i on

VCR

This unit

DO NOT

Using a 21-pin Scart cable

≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (> 32).
≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (> 70).

Required setting

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 53)

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your

dealer.

≥Refer to “Additional connections” (> 57) 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. 0.9 W (“

Power Save” is set to “On”)]

A

1 2

B

Connecting a television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

2

RF
IN

RF
OUT

Y

B

P

R

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEOS

OUT

AV

AV1
(TV)

AV2
(DECODER EXT)

3

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Connecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder

VHF/UHF

RF IN

AV

4

AC IN

2

1 2

RF
IN

RF
OUT

Y

B

P

R

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

Required setting

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3

AV1
(TV)

VIDEOS

OUT

AV2
(DECODER EXT)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

5

AC IN

4

AV

You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between this unit and your TV.

RF
IN

RF
OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Fully wired
21-pin Scart cable

21-pin Scart cable

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Television’s rear
panel

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following
functions are available.

≥Download from the TV (> 32)
≥Direct TV Recording (> 32)
≥Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver or

analogue decoder

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

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

(> 53).
(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

Digital satellite receiver or
analogue decoder’s rear panel

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

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

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

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

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

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible.
[> 32, 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.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology.

TM

”/Q Link)]

Guide

Quick Start

AV

RF
IN

RF
OUT

Y

B

P

R

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEOS

OUT

AV1
(TV)

AV2
(DECODER EXT)

HDMI IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Required setting

AV

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 (> 69) and

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

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

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

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Numbered
buttons

DVB Auto Setup

Scan CH 5 69

CH

Quality

Channel Name Type

TV : 1 Radio : 0 Data : 1

ABC

ABC 2

1
2

TV

Data

9
9

Power Save

On : Minimises standby power
consumption; disables Quick
Start function and
AV2 loop-through in standby.

On

Off

1 Turn on the television and select the

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

3



,,,

OK



DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

OPTION

TV



VOL

PAU SE

/

G

O

OK

3

6
9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

C

H

E

C

K

CH

PAG E

CH

CREATE CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

AV

2
54

8

0

SKIP

R

P

R

O

T

A

G

I

D

RETURN

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

When connecting to a television that has the VIERA Link or Q
Link functions (> 32), downloading from the television starts.
You can download the tuning positions from the television for
the channels in this unit’s channel coverage.

If the Country setting menu appears on the television.
Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [OK].

If the Auto setup menu appears on the television.
Press [3, 4] to select “Digital & Analogue channels” or
“Digital channels” and press [OK].

≥Digital & Analogue channels:

Perform the analogue Auto-Setup after performing the
DVB Auto Setup.

≥Digital channels:

Perform the DVB Auto Setup. (analogue Auto-Setup is not
performed)

DVB Auto Setup starts.

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV
channels will be located and stored ready for use.
This takes 5-10 minutes.

≥When the channel could not be received properly, adjust

the position and direction of the aerial.

Press [3,4] to select “On” or “Off” when
the “Power Save” setting menu appears,

and press [OK].

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

Power Save

On

§1

Off

Power consumption Approx. 0.9 W Approx. 13 W
Startup time Not Quick
Watching the picture

Cannot do Can do

Quick

§2

(e.g. Pay TV) from the
device connected to AV2

§1

“FL Display” is set to “Automatic” in the Setup menu.
(> 52)

§2

It is possible to startup and start recording within several
seconds.

– Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it

may take time to display the screen.

If the TV aspect setting screen appears on the
television.
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
(> 69).

≥Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television.
16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style
(> 69).

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (> 54).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (> 50)

∫ To restart set up (> 49)

The auto setup screens may be displayed in German, French,
Italian or Spanish. After completing step 3, change the on­screen display to English in the following steps.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select

– “Weit. Funktionen” (German)
– “Autres” (French)
– “Altre funzioni” (Italian)
– “Otras” (Spanish)
and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select

–“Setup” (German)
– “Configuration” (French)
– “Impostazioni” (Italian)
– “Configuración” (Spanish)
and press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select

– “Display” (German)
– “Affichage” (French)
– “Display” (Italian)
– “Display” (Spanish)
and press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select

–“Sprachauswahl” (German)
– “Langue” (French)
– “Lingua” (Italian)
–“Idioma” (Spanish)
and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “English” and press [OK].
7 Press [EXIT].

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

≥Off: It is possible to start quickly from the standby

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is in standby condition.

mode. (Quick Start mode)

HDD and disc information

When switching layers:
Video and audio may momentarily cut

(Inner section of
the disc)

(Outer section
of the disc)

The available space

Title 1

Title 2

Playback direction

Second recordable layer

First recordable layer

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Hard disk drive (HDD)

[HDD]

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

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

Logo Rewritable Play on other

players

§1

– ≤ – ≤≤≤

≤≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

– ≤≤

Recording 16:9

aspect picture

Recording both M 1 and

§2

M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts

§3

–

(Either one)

Copy-once

§2

recording (CPRM)

CPRM (> 69)

compatible discs

only.

–

DVD-R DL

§4

– ≤≤

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

DVD-RW

≤≤ ≤

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

+R

––≤ – (4:3 aspect)

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

+R DL

§4

––≤ – (4:3 aspect)

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

+RW

– ≤≤– (4:3 aspect)

[+RW]

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (> 48).
[RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and
DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
[-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment
compatible with these discs.

§2

For further information (> 19, Notes for recording)

§3

The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 52) 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 (> 47).

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

you create top menu (> 48).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different
recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate
recording times” (> 20).

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (> 68) 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

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

recorded.

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”. > 51).

≥+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.

DVD-R DL
+R DL

Guide

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses

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

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

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

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

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (> 47) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

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

recording.

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DivX/MP3/JPEG ≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX

≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with music recorded in MP3
≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with still pictures recorded in JPEG

CD [CD]

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

§

)

– DivX/MP3/JPEG ≥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]

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

§

)

SVCD

§

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 (> 69).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format.
≥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,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD

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 PAL ≤

NTSC ≤

PAL TV PAL ≤

NTSC

NTSC TV PAL –

NTSC

§1

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

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (> 53).

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

you match the “TV System” setting to the disc or title (PAL or
NTSC) (> 53).

§1

≤

Yes/No

(PAL60)

§2

≤

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

Root

Order of play

(folder=group)

(file=track)

Root

Order of play

002 Folder

003 Folder

004 Folder

DivX

Playable

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

media
File format

DivX
≥Files must have the extension

“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of
folders

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

Number of

Maximum number of files recognizable

§1

: 200 files

files
Support

version

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, Dolby Digital
– Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible. MPEG

multi is 2 ch conversion.

MP3

Playable

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

media
File format MP3

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

Number of
folders
(groups or

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

albums)
Number of

files (tracks)

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

§1

:

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling

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

frequency
ID3 tags Not compatible

≥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

)

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

media
File format File format: JPEG

≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Number of
pixels

Number of
folders

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

Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300

§3

folders
(including the root folder)

Number of

§3

files
MOTION

Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 3000 files

Not supported
JPEG
PROGRESSIVE
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/border (except for DVD-

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

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

(tracks) and/or folders (groups or albums) and some files (tracks)
may not display or be playable.

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

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

(tracks) and folders (groups or albums) may not play in the order
you numbered them.

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

played.

∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

You can play Music files (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

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

Structures of still picture folders

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD]
Files inside a folder are

displayed in the order they
were updated or taken.

001

003 group

001

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

P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg

P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg

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

Guide

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Media handling

Insert label-up with the
arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

DO DO NOT

DO DO NOT

DO NOT

Inserting discs

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

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

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to
“PROTECT” (> 46, 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 (> 46), play automatically starts when inserted in
the unit.

Disc care

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

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

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

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

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

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rental discs, etc.).

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

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

(condensation can occur).

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

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

or cartridges when you are not using them.

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

Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.

≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this

unit.

≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer

disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.

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Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPL A Y

S TA TU S

A UDI O

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

F

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PL A Y/x1. 3

P A US E

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SKIP

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P A G E

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INPUT

0

9

8

7

6

5 4

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1

CH

A V



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



VOL

DELETE

EXIT

OK

OPTION

Numbered
buttons

“D” means digital broadcasts.

During scrambled broadcasting
(Cannot be viewed with this unit.)

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel
sound (> left)
To change the audio language (> 50, DVB
Preferred Language)

Category

Channel and
Station Name

Programme name and Broadcast time

Change the
category
(> 49).

Signal Quality
(> below)

Subtitle (> left).

Progress of the
current
programme

This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to
directly receive and record analogue and digital
terrestrial channels.

CH

CREATE CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

,,,
OK

C

/

H

G

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O

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R

K

P

3 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi

Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press
[1].

e.g., DVB Multi Audio

Disc
Play
Picture
Sound
Other

DVB Multi Audio
Dialogue Enhancer

English

Off

4 Press [3, 4] to select the language.

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information
screen.

352 ABC2

ABC News
19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted

No Signal

NOW

Multi Audio

All Channels

18:53

Change Category

info

Subtitle

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

DISPLAY

STTL

Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.
3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the station, digital channel information
appears automatically (terrestrial digital channels only).
Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,
and then followed by analogue channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] > [0] > [5]

To show subtitle (Digital broadcast only)

When “Subtitle” appears in digital channel information (> right)

Press [STTL ].

≥Press again to hide the subtitle.
≥Programmes are recorded with subtitle when you record them with

the subtitle displayed (> 17).

15: [0] > [1] > [5]
115: [1] > [1] > [5]

To select a language for DVB multi
audio or DVB subtitle (Digital broadcast
only)

When there are multiple audio or subtitle in the current channel, you
can select a language.

1 Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound”

menu or “Other” menu and press [1].

STTL

To switch information of the current programme and the next
programme

Press [2, 1].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

again (only when “info ” is displayed).

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS ] once or twice.

Signal Quality

No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not being received.
No Service: No broadcasts are currently available.

If “No Signal” is displayed:

≥Adjust the position and direction of the aerial.
≥Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

broadcasting.

Note

You can also select the other channel when the information screen is
displayed by pressing [3, 4] and [OK].

∫ If New Channel message appears

When a DVB channel is added, this unit will be informed
automatically. Then the confirmation message appears. If you
select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts (all channel settings
are deleted. The timer recording programmes are also
cancelled.)

New Channel

A new DVB Channel has been found.

Start DVB Auto-Setup?
Selecting DVB Auto-Setup will delete

all Timer Programmes.

No Yes

RETURN

OK

The display/hide setting can be changed (> 52, New Channel
Message).

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

Numbered
buttons

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

 OPEN/CLOSE



TV





VOL

PAUSE

/

G

O

OK

C

3
6

CREATE CHAPTER

9

MANUAL SKIP

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

H

E

C

K

CH

PAGE

CH

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

(PLAY)

RETURN

DRIVE

SELECT



,,,

OK

OPTION

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

A

G

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N

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C

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D

OPTION

AV

2
5 4
8
0

SKIP

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O

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∫ 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.

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

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)

Note

≥During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby,

this unit cannot play discs or titles that do not match the “TV
System” (> 53) 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.

≥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 (> 53).

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Recording television programmes

TIME S LIP

DISPLAY

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

STATUS

Numbered
buttons

XP

32:35

SP

65:11

LP

130:25

EP

260:04

Recording Mode

Rec Mode Remain

≥To record sound using

LPCM (XP mode only):
Set the “Audio Mode for XP
Recording” to “LPCM” in
the Setup menu (> 52).

Refer to “Notes for recording” (>19
recording” (

>20) for detail information.

TV





STOP

O

T

A

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SKIP

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AV

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5 4

9

8

INPUT

SELECT

0

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

C

/

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G

E

O

C

R

P

OK

DRIVE

SELECT



DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

STATUS

OPTION

CH

PAGE

CH

CREATE CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

K

F

U

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C

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M

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U

RETURN

) and “Advanced

 OPEN/CLOSE



CH



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] (Analogue broadcast only) When “Rec for High

Speed Copy” is set to “Off” (> 51), 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 (> 48).
In order to play +RW on other players, we recommend you to
create a top menu. (> 48)

Basic

operations



REC

AUDIO

REC

AUDIO

STTL

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

REC MODE

STTL

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.
≥When recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that

is not being received correctly, the digital channel information
(> 15) is also recorded and remains visible during playback.

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.

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,
and then followed by analogue channels.

To select with the numbered
buttons:

e.g., 5: [0] > [0] > [5]

15: [0] > [1] > [5]
115: [1] > [1] > [5]

“D” means digital broadcasts.

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

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 20)

When recording digital broadcast with
subtitle or multiple audio

If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, you can
record with subtitle or selected audio.

To record with subtitle

Before start recording, press [STTL ] to

show the subtitle.

If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language
(> 15).
≥Subtitle cannot be switched after recording.

To record with the selected audio

Before start recording, select the desired language for audio (> 15).

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 (> 24) or while using

Flexible Recording (> 21).

≥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 [∫].

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Deleting titles

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LIN K

REC MOD E

REC

RETURN

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

STATUS

Title Title

Last title
recorded

Available
disc space

Available disc space increases after
deleting any of these titles

Title

Title

Last title

recorded

Available disc

space

Available disc space does
not increase even after
deleting

Available disc space
increases after deleting

Title Deleted Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Later recorded
titles

TV





VOL

PAUSE

G

O

/

OK

3
6
9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

C

H

E

C

K

EXT LINK

CH

PAGE

CH

CREATE CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

EXIT

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C

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M

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U

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC



EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

DRIVE

SELECT

DRIVE
SELECT

1

AV

2
5 4
8

7

DELETE



DELETE

SKIP

0

, 

STOP

STATUS

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OK

D

OPTION

REC

REC MODE

[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 (> 46, Setting the protection).

∫ Available disc space after deleting

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

RETURN

OPTION

Page 02/02

Select

Previous

Next

Next

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

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” (> 34,

step 4).

4 Press [OK].
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

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

......

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

last recorded title is deleted.

......

......

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

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.

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

after the contents are deleted.

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Notes for recording

Hello

Select the audio that you want to
record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the
on-screen menu (

>45).

Hola Hallo

M1 M2

Hallo

Hello

M1

Hello

The selected
audio only is
recorded.

HDD

Record to the HDD

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.



[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

[HDD]

Play on other DVD equipment

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

Selecting Audio for
Recording

About the aspect
when recording a
programme

Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only):

You can select the audio language when receiving audio in
multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of
digital channel information display (> 15)].
However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

Bilingual broadcasts (Analogue broadcast only):

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

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

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

–Recording sound in LPCM (> 52, Audio
Mode for XP Recording)
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”
(The default setting is “On”. > 51)

[HDD] [RAM]

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

[-R] [-RW‹V›]
Recordings will be made using the “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup
menu. (The default setting is “4:3”

>51)

However, in the following case, 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] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before
recording

(> 52, Bilingual Audio Selection)

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

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

equipment.

[HDD] [RAM]

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

The programme will be recorded in the original aspect.
[+R] [+RW]

The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

Basic

operations

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

When recording the
“One time only
recording”
broadcasts

Playing the disc on
other DVD players

[-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”. > 51)

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

§

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

§

); however, the audio and aspect settings (> above)

In the following cases, high speed mode does not work.
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode

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 (> 69) compatible DVD-RAM.



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

deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

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

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (> 48).

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.

Advanced

operations

§

Recording to DVD-R DL
and +R DL

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

[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu

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.

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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

(160 GB)

XP (High picture

35 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

DVD-RAM DVD-R

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

§1

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

+R

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

quality recording
mode)

SP (Standard

70 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

recording mode)
LP (Long recording

140 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

mode)
EP (Extra long

recording mode)
FR (Flexible

Recording Mode)

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP ( 6Hours )” in the Setup menu (> 51).
The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6Hours )” than when using “EP ( 8Hours )”.

§3

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

§4

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

§4

§4

279 hours

(209

hours§2)

279 hours

maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum for

one side

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min. Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent to

discs.

§3

+R DL
(8.5 GB)

LP mode.

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

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

[HDD]

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

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

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

[+R] [+RW]

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

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 ( 8Hours ) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with
the best possible recording quality.
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.

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

When the format confirmation screen is
displayed

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

Format

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

SELECT

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents— Format” (> 47)

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” (> 48), “Auto-Play Select” (> 48) or
“Disc Name” (> 46) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
This 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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Flexible Recording

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

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

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

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

However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

Necessary space for recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum recording time

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

Remaining
time of
recording

e.g., HDD

(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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

5 When you want to start recording

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

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN ].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS ].

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].

HDD

REC 0:59

1 DVB

ABC1

L R

Advanced

operations

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Preparation

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec”

and press [OK].

4 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.

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/To stop timer recording

After play stops

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

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

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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Recording broadcasts from external equipment

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

See also “Notes for recording” (> 19).

Making timer recordings on the
television

(e.g., of digital broadcasts)

[HDD]

To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a
television with a Q Link function (> 32) that you can use for setting
timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (> 8).

1 Make timer programming on the TV.
2 Turn off this unit.

The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV.
≥The titles are recorded to the HDD.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Note

≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the

unit’s display), recording from television does not start.

≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later
timer recording are close to each other.
To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 35).

Recording from digital satellite receiver
or analogue decoder

Preparation

≥Connect a digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder to this

unit’s input terminals (> 8).

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

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (> 53).

≥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.)

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

1 While stopped

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

e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select
“AV2”.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

3 Select the channel on the other

equipment.

To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer
programming

Preparation

≥Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to the

Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital satellite receiver with a 21-pin
Scart cable (> 59).

≥Set “AV2 Input” to match the connected equipment in the Setup

menu (> 54).

≥Set “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup

menu (> 54).

1 Make timer programming on the

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

3 Press [EXT LINK].

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer
recording standby.
≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

Note

≥This function does not work when “TV System” is set to “NTSC” in

the Setup menu (> 53).

≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later
timer recording are close to each other.
[HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 35).

≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, video

picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output”
setting (> 53).

≥During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is only

available from the drive performing the recording.

≥When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display, Direct TV Recording is

unavailable.

≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, most

operations on this unit are prohibited ([< OPEN/CLOSE], [Í/I]
etc.). When you operate, press [EXT LINK] to cancel EXT LINK
standby mode or recording (This unit turns on and “EXT-L”
disappears.).

≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Decoder”, EXT LINK is not

available (> 54).

4 Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

Linked timer recordings with external
equipment (digital satellite receiver) —
EXT LINK

external equipment.

HDD or DVD drive.

If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (> 14).

The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display to
indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

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To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].