Panasonic DMR-EX77, DMR-EX87 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX77

DMR-EX87

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX77.

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

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

Dear customer

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

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

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ViewingRecordingPlaying backEditing

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 (1991 to 1996)

Declaration of Conformity No. 4675, 28th March 2007 (DMR-EX77) Declaration of Conformity No. 4674, 28th March 2007 (DMR-EX87)

Notice for DVB functions ≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

≥This unit has the capability for DVB

specifications. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia

Home Platform).

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Convenient

Reference

functions

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

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

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

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

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

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

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

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

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STEP 1

STEP 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Channel reception settings and TV aspect

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

STEP 3

Set up to match your television

and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Viewing

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . 23

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 26

Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings

(Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using G-

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 32

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG). . . . 37

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Creating playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying SD Video from an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 57

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 61

Selecting the background style—Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

—Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 62

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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

Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

DMR-EX77 and DMR-EX87. Unless otherwise indicated,

illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMR-EX77.

[EX77] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX77 only.

[EX87] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX87 only.

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

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥[EX77] 160 GB

[EX87] 250 GB

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

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Indicated in these instructions by

[HDD] [RAM]

DVD Video Recording format

Recording format

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable ≤≤

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§3

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

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

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

≥You can delete unwanted par ts of a title, create playlists, etc. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Video

Still pictures

§2

– Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

Video

Still pictures

– Up to 5X recording speed discs.

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

≤≤

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DVD-RW

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

➡

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Disc type

§1

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

DVD-R DL

(dual layer on single side)

≥

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

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Indicated in these instructions by

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

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

DVD-Video format

Recording format

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable ––≤

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§3

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

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

This recording format is the same as commercially available DVD-Video. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Video Video Video

§2

Only after finalising the disc (➡ 62, 84).

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

(➡ 62, 84).

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

–––

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66, Bilingual

Audio Selection)]

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

≤≤≤

–––

Only after finalising the disc

(➡ 62, 84).

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(continued)

§1

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(double layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a

§1 §5

+R DL disc on this unit (

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Indicated in these instructions by

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

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

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

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

Recording format

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable ––≤

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§3

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

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

§1

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

§2

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

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

§3

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

§4

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

[Note]

When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65).

§5

+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are

finalised are compatible and can be played.

§6

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

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

and dirt.

≥You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording. ≥You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit. ≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded

onto the HDD.)

Finalise

A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 62)

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 61) Formatting permanently deletes all contents.

You can playback such discs recorded in this format in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded. ≥After finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.

Video Video Video

§2

Only after finalising the disc (➡ 62, 84).

Only on +R DL compatible players after finalising the disc (➡ 62, 84).

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

–––

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

–––

+R DL

aspect.)

+RW

➡

[+RW]

Only on +RW compatible players.

Up to 4X recording speed discs.

§6

HDD, disc and card information

– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 66,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

– (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a programme, the remainder is

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

(Inner section of the disc)

DVD-R DL +R DL

Second recordable layer

The available space

First recordable layer

Title 1

∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 25)

Title 2

Playback direction

(Outer section of the disc)

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

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

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Indicated in these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder

Disc type DVD-R DVD-R DL CD Video CD

Logo –

[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

≥

You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 61) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format and play it

on this unit.

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

Indicated in these

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

instructions by Instructions

≥DVD- R

with video

recorded in DivX

≥DVD- R DL§ with

video recorded in DivX

Recorded audio and music (including CD-

)

R/RW

≥CD-R and CD-RW

video recorded in DivX

≥CD-R and CD-RW

music recorded in MP3

≥CD-R and CD-RW

with

with still

Recorded music and video (including CD-R/

)

pictures recorded in JPEG

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

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

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

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

and not finalised (➡ 84).

≥Discs recorded with AVCHD format. ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL” ≥DVD- Aud io ≥Blu-ray, HD DVD ≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

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

for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a

title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.

(≤: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)

TV type

Multi-system TV

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L ≤

NTSC ≤

Yes/No

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PAL T V

NTSC

≤

§1

(PAL60)

PA L –

PA L ≤

NTSC TV

NTSC

§1

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

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 72).

§2

≤

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

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

Cards you can use on this unit

Type

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

MultiMediaCard

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

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD Card slot.

[SD]

Still pictures Video (SD Video)

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

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 40, 56). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

(➡ 55)

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

Suitable SD Cards

≥When using 4 GB SD Memory Cards, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be used. ≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. ≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This site is in English only.)

≥If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD Card is formatted on a PC, you

may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 61, 84).

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

in FAT 32 format.

≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory

Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.

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

HDD, disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit. ¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

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

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.). ≥If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play

or edit the data.

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX

SD_VIDEO

PRG¢¢¢

MGR_INFO

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

(MPEG2 folder)

MOV

¢¢¢

.MOD

MOV

¢¢¢

.MOI

¢¢¢

.PGI

PRG

(MPEG2 information folder)

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Important notes for recording

Selecting Audio for Recording

About the aspect when recording a programme

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

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 (➡ 23)]. 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. (➡ 36, Changing audio during play)

However in the following cases, select whether to record

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(➡ 66, Bilingual Audio Selection)

Hello

Hola Hallo

Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the onscreen menu (➡ 43).

Hello

the main or secondary audio:

➡

–Recording sound in LPCM (

66, Audio Mode for XP

Recording)

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

The selected audio only is recorded.

setting is “On”. ➡ 65)

Hello

Hallo

If you record from external equipment

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

–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the

external equipment.

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

“Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic” ➡ 65), the

[+R] [+RW]

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

programme will be recorded in the original aspect used when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded with a different aspect, select the correct aspect (“16:9” or “4:3”).

However, in the following 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.

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65).

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

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

); however, the audio and aspect settings (➡ above) are

Record to the HDD High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

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When recording the “One time only recording” broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Recording to DVDR DL and +R DL

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

It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (➡ 84) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

[HDD]

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

deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

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

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (➡ 62).

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

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

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

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.

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Play on other DVD equipment

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or saving recorded content to a disc.

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

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

≥When the HDD has been automatically entered energy save mode (➡ below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.

This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫ Setup precautions

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

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

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

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that generates

heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation does

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

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from

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

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

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

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

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

∫ While operating

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

HDD may become damaged.)

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

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

∫ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the

display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

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

∫ 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.)

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

∫ The HDD automatically enters energy save mode

The HDD has been automatically entered energy save mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend the life of the HDD, the HDD will be entered energy save mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.)

≥While in energy save mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated. ≥When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the energy save mode.

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

∫ Handling precautions

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

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

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

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

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

(condensation can occur). –Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

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

or cartridges when you are not using them.

DO NOT

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

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. ≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. ≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

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

region.

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[Note]

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

DO NOT

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Included accessories

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

∏

(N2QAYB000135)

∏∏∏∏

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

≥For use with this unit only. Do not

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

The remote control information

∫ Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not take apart or shor t circuit. ≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries

for remote control

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

1 Audio/video

cable

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

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

DVD

6 7

: ; <

OPTION

DRIVE SELECT

S TATU S

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

AUDIO

REC

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODE PROG/CHECK

ANALOGUE

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

PAG E

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

B C

D E

H I

J K

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 24, 34, 40)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles or still pictures (➡ 50) 5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show digital channel information (➡ 23)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/Status messages (➡ 43)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 36) 8 Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 34, 35, 44) 9 Show OPTION menu (➡ 44)

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

: Select audio (Analogue broadcast only) (➡ 36) ; Use Colour buttons according to on-screen instructions.

≥“Red” button for System update (➡ 23)/TV Guide screen

(➡ 29)/Timer Recording screen (➡ 32)/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 34)/Edit Favourites screen (➡ 69)/Analogue Manual Tuning screen (➡ 71)

≥“Green” button for TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 40)/Edit Favourites screen (➡ 69)

≥“Yellow” button for TV Guide screen (➡ 29)/Edit Favourites

screen (➡ 69)

≥“Blue” button for digital channel information (➡ 23)/TV Guide

screen (➡ 29)/Timer Recording screen (➡ 31)/Edit Favourites screen (➡ 69)

< Show on-screen menu (➡ 42)

Menu for disc playback and switching audio (Digital broadcast) etc.

= Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (➡ 24) ≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (➡ 24)

> Transmit the remote control signal ? Television operations (➡ 21) @ Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system (➡ 24, 29) A Select analogue channel (➡ 23) B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ 58) C Show G- D Exit the menu screen E Show the TV Guide screen (➡ 28) F Show FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 63)

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

G Return to previous screen H Create chapter (➡ 36) I Skip approx. 30 seconds forward (➡ 36) J Show Timer Recording screen (➡ 31) K Skip the specified time (➡ 36)

CODE screen (➡ 30)

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Main unit

REC

Opening the front panel

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

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20)

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

2 Disc tray (➡ 24, 34) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 58) 4 SD Card slot (➡ below) 5 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 58) 6 Display (➡ below) 7 Channel select (➡ 23, 24)

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

;

8 Stop (➡ 24, 35) 9 Start play (➡ 34) : Start recording (➡ 24)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 26) ; Open/close disc tray (➡ 24, 34) < Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14–17)

Inserting, Removing the SD Card

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

≥Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction. ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7).

Control reference guide

Inserting the card Removing the card

Press on the centre of

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

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

Automatic drive select function

≥If you insert an SD Card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the SD drive

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

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

ADAPTER

the card.

Pull it straight out.

The unit’s display

REC

PLAY

1 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide data.

2 Copying indicator

Lights during copy.

Recording indicator

REC

Playback

Playback indicator

indicator

Recording/ Playback indicator

REC

PLAY

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

Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the tray.

7 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator

Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected.

8 Main display section indicator 9 Recording mode indicator

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STEP

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTA

V4 IN

V OUTT

1Connection

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables

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

≥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.

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 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 (➡ 67)

Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.

[Required]setting]

“AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (➡ 67)

To the aerial

Aerial cable

Connecting a television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Other connections (➡ 16, 17)

Audio/Video cable

Television’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

(included)

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

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

Cooling fan

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RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (EXT)

Red White Yellow

AV1 (TV)

OUT

V4 I

R-AUDIO-L

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTA

V4 IN

V OUTT

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTA

V4 IN

V OUTT

Connecting a television and VCR

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.

Connecting an Analogue television and VCR

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF IN

RF OUT

Analogue television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Other connections (➡ 16, 17)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV2 (EXT)

AV1 (TV)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White Yellow

OUT

V4 I

R-AUDIO-L

Red White Yellow

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

DO NOT

Television

VCR

This unit

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

STEP 1 Connection

AC mains lead

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

Cooling fan

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

RF coaxial cable

(included)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connecting a Digital television and VCR

To the aerial

Aerial cable

Digital television’s rear panel

Splitter

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Other connections (➡ 16, 17)

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF OUT

AV2 (EXT)

AV1 (TV)

Audio/Video cable

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White Yellow

OUT

V4 I

R-AUDIO-L

Red White Yellow

Audio/Video cable

VCR’s rear panel

AAV OU

S VIDEOVIDEO

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

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

Cooling fan

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VCR’s rear panel

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OUTA

V4 I N

V OUTT

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTA

V4 IN

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTOUTAV4 IV4 IN

OUTA

V4 I N

Other connections

Leave “Yellow” unconnected.

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals

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

Television’s rear panel

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEOVIDEO

S Video cable

AAV OU

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

OUT

V4 I

This unit’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

R-AUDIO-L

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Component Video cable

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (EXT)

AV1 (TV)

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

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

Use component output with progressive “Off” (The default setting ➡ 67), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

OUT

V4 I

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

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Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input

terminal

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

amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

[Required]setting]

“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 66)

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

audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting “Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (➡ 67). In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the television.

≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),

check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

Amplifier’s

rear panel

Optical digital

audio cable

Do not bend

sharply when

connecting.

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGI

UDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

This unit’s rear panel

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (EXT)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Progressive output

This unit

For progressive output (➡ 21)

∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

Red White

OUT

DO NOT

V4 I

R-AUDIO-L

This unit’s rear panel

S VIDEOVIDEO

CRT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

OUTOUTAV4

IV4 IN

V OUTT

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), this unit’s output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. ≥Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Preparation

From the Setup menu (➡ 67), set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”.

Connecting to a TV

Television’s rear panel

This unit’s

rear panel

HDMI AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEOVIDEO

≥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 (➡ 84) 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.)

HDMI IN

AAV OU

Connecting to a receiver

HDMI IN

S VIDEOVIDEO

AAV OU

HDMI OUT

HDMI AV OUT

Television’s rear panel

Receiver’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

STEP 1 Connection

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STEP 1 Connection

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM”

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

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

≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC

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

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

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

≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

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

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

Preparation

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

2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 67). (The default setting is “On”.)

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

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

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

What you can do with “HDAVI Control”

(When the TV is on)

Easy playback

(When the TV is off)

Power on link

Power off link

§1

This button is available only when this unit is on.

§2

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

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

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

Press [FUNCTION MENU]

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

Press [FUNCTION MENU]

≥[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] and MP3

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

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU screen etc. is displayed during playback or when the unit set to a timer recording. Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time when recording, copying, finalising etc. ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver

will also turn off.

§1

, [1](PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [G-Code], [PROG/CHECK] etc.

§1

, [1](PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [G-Code], [PROG/CHECK] etc.

[Note]

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

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Easy control only with VIERA remote control

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

Using the FUNCTION MENU window to operate this unit

Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit

Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV.

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

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

2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV

remote control, and press [OK].

About the FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 63).

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

1 Press [OPTION].

e,g.,

Control Panel

FUNCTION MENU

Top Menu

Drive Select

RETURN

[Note]

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

2 Select an item then press [OK].

Control Panel Control Panel is

FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU

Top Menu [DVD-V] Top menu is displayed

Menu [DVD-V] Menu is displayed

Drive Select Select the HDD, DVD or

Rotate RIGHT (JPEG)

Rotate LEFT (JPEG)

Zoom in (JPEG) Enlarge or shrink the still

Zoom out (JPEG)

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

displayed (➡ below).

window is displayed (➡ above).

(➡ 35).

SD drive

Rotate the still picture (➡ 41).

picture (➡ 41).

Remain

70:00 SP

STEP 1 Connection

Using the Control Panel

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

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

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

Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.

≥While playing still pictures

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

the screen.

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

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

∫ When not using “HDAVI Control”

Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➡ 67).

Control Panel

Pause

Play

Stop

Exit

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STEP

2Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Í/ l

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

Í DVD

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

DISPLAY

REC MODE

3 6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

VOL

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select your area and

press [OK].

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

SELECT

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

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

and press [OK].

≥16:9: When connected to a 16:9 widescreen

≥Pan & Scan: When connected to a 4:3 aspect television,

≥Letterbox: When connected to a 4:3 aspect television.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

television.

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

16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 85).

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.

DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. This takes about 5 minutes. ≥Terrestrial digital channels are stored into logical channels

numbers.

≥Analogue channels are preset at the time of shipping. If you

would like to add new TV channels, set them manually (➡ 71).

DVB Auto-Setup

Please wait! Ch 6 69

Prog. QualityChannel Service Name Net ID TS ID

352

ABC

354

ABC 2

RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

DVB Auto-Setup is complete when Time Zone setting screen appears. The time information for your region can be obtained.

Time Zone

NSW / ACT

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

SELECT

Tasmania

RETURN

12302 12302

12289 1228999

When clock setting screen is displayed

In step 2, if the clock setting screen appears on the television, set the clock manually. This is a 24-hour clock.

Clock

Time Date

0 : 00 : 00

Number

0 9

Please set the clock.

CHANGE

OK: access RETURN: leave

SELECT

RETURN

. 1

2007

1 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change and press

[3, 4] to change the setting. The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year ^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J ≥You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

2 Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.

TV aspect setting screen (➡ above) appears. (➡ Go to step 4)

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 69)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 72)

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≥If the clock setting screen is displayed (➡ right).

STEP

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

3Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

VOL

PAG E

EXIT

TV operation buttons

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ 85).

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture Sound

Display

Connection Others

TV Aspect 16:9

Progressive

HDMI Settings

SELECT

Off PALTV System

VideoAV1 Output VideoAV2 Input

TAB

RETURN

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

and press [OK].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture Sound

Display

Connection Others

SELECT

Progressive

Off

RETURN

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

[OK].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or

a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡ 43).

≥Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

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

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➡ 67).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

Remain

70:00 SP

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection Others

Edit Favourites Auto-Setup Restart Settings for Digital Services Settings for Analogue Services

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Television operation

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

DVD

Turn TV on/off

Input select

DRIVE SELECT

VOL

PAG E

2 54

Volu me

Channel Select

1 Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings/STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

Setup

Tun in g

Remote Control

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

Disc Picture

(continued)

Refer to the control reference on page 21.

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code Brand Code

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

BENQ 58/59 NOKIA 25/26/27/

60/61 BP 09 NORDMENDE 10 BRANDT 10/15 OLEVIA 45 BUSH 05 ONWA 30/39/70 CENTREX 66 ORION 05 CHANGHONG 69 PEONY 49/69 CURTIS 05 PHILCO 41/48/64 DAEWOO 64/65 PHILIPS 05/06/46 DESMET 05 PHONOLA 05 DUAL 05 PIONEER 37/38 ELEMIS 05 PROVIEW 52 FERGUSON 10/34 PYE 05 FINLUX 61 RADIOLA 05 FISHER 21 SABA 10 FUJITSU 53 SALORA 26 FUNAI 63/67 SAMSUNG 32/42/43/

65/68 GOLDSTAR 05/50/51 SANSUI 05 GOODMANS 05 SANYO 21/54/55/56 GRADIENTE 36 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30 GRUNDIG 09 SEG 05/69/75/

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

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

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

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

WESTINGHOUSE

MAG 52 YA M AH A 18/41

76/77/78

67/69

13/14

2 Test by turning on the television and

changing channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

correct operation.

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for

your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

[Note]

≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the

one that allows correct operation.

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.

Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [OK].

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

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

To change the code on the remote control

7 While pressing [OK], press and hold

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

8 Press [OK].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡ step 7).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1 (➡ step 7).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

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Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

Numbered buttons

STATUS

3,4,2,1

“Red”

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STAT U S

OPTION

AUDIO

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

DISPLAY

VOL

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

ANALOGUE CH

“Blue”

This unit is a DVD recorder with an integrated DVB tuner. This means that you can receive and record both analogue and terrestrial digital channels without having to connect an additional DVB receiving unit.

Select the channel

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. 3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

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

≥Digital channel

RECREC

You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

≥Analogue channel

You can also select the channel with the following steps. 1 Press [ANALOGUE CH]. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

∫If New service message appears

When a new 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 and all created favourite groups are deleted. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.).

The display/hide setting can be changed (➡ 67, New Service Message).

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

15: [1] ➡ [5]

New Service

A New DVB Service has been found. Start the DVB Auto-Setup? Selecting the DVB Auto-Setup will delete the current Favourite settings and all Timer Programmes.

NoYes

RETURN

RECREC

[Note] (Digital broadcast only)

≥This unit can receive Standard Definition (SD) broadcasts, but is

unable to receive High Definition (HD) broadcasts. When High Definition (HD) programmes are broadcast, “Unable to decode HD” is displayed in the digital channel information (➡ below).

≥This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid

services.

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.

Programme name

Channel

Station Name

Progress of the current programme

Signal Quality (➡ below)

Current time

352 ABC2

ABC News 19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted

No Signal

NOW

Multi Audio

All Services

18:53

Change Favourite

info

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel sound (➡ 43, DVB Multi Audio)

The parental ratings level is displayed.

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

Broadcast time

To switch information of the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To select the information for other stations

Press [3, 4]. ≥Press [OK] to watch the selected station.

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

again (only when “info ” is displayed).

≥Signal Quality

No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not being received. Bad Signal: Due to poor signal conditions, etc., the digital broadcast

signal has been interrupted.

No Service: No broadcasts are currently available.

If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check the following:

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

broadcasting.

∫ To change the group to easily select one of your

favourite channels (➡ 69)

You can press the “Blue” button to change the group (e.g., TV, Radio, Edit Favourites screen) and then press [3, 4] to select the channel.

∫ To change the length of time digital channel

information is displayed

You can change the length of time digital channel information (➡ 67, On-Screen Messages).

[Note]

≥By following the information sent from the station, you can check

the programme information.

≥If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is

not being received correctly, digital channel information is also recorded and will remain visible during playback.

∫ If a software update is available, a notification is

displayed on the digital channel information

352 ABC2

ABC News 19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted

No Signal

NOW

Multi Audio

Press the “Red” button to launch software update screen.

All Services

18:53

Change Favourite

Software update

Group

Change the group (➡ below).

Software update

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control/Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

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Recording television programmes

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OPEN/CLOSE

REC

Numbered buttons

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

SKIP

2 54 8 0

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

PAG E

∫

ANALOGUE CH

;

PAU SE

DISPLAY

REC MODE

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

3,4,2,1

AUDIO

∫

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

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

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

≥[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a

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

≥[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (➡ 62).

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

≥When recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that

is not being received correctly, the digital channel information (➡ 23) is also recorded.

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up.

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (➡ 60, 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.

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

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

≥Digital channel

RECREC

You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

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

≥Analogue channel

RECREC

You can also select the channel with the following steps. 1 Press [ANALOGUE CH].

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

RECREC

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (➡ 66).

Remaining time on the disc

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

REC

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

recording.

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

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

≥[HDD] [RAM] (Analogue broadcast only) When “Rec for High

Speed Copy” is set to “Off” (➡ 65), 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 (➡ 62).

Quick Start (➡ 68)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display

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

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

take time to display the screen.

[Note]

Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM. –You want to make other operations. –The clock has not been set.

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R

Recording Mode

[EX77]

(160 GB)

[EX87]

(250 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

§1

+RW

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

(4.7 GB)

§3

+R DL

§3

(8.5 GB)

XP (High picture quality recording

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

mode)

SP (Standard recording mode)

LP (Long recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

FR (Flexible Recording

§4

Mode)

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 65). 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 or +RW discs.

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

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

§4

284 hours

hours§2)

(212

284 hours maximum

443 hours

(333 hours§2)

443 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.

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

Approximately

to LP mode.

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

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

≥[HDD] You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.) ≥[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. ≥[+R] [+RW] You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

Recording television programmes

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

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

RECREC

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

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

Format

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

SELECT

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 61)

NoYes

RETURN

When removing a recorded disc

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

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

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

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

∫ 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” (➡ 62), “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 62) or “Disc Name” (➡ 60) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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Recording television programmes

Recording settings for High Speed

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

Copy

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

STATUS

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

∫

¥ REC

When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65) However, some restrictions apply:

DVD

VOL

STOP

SKIP

2 54 8 0

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

∫

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

Refer to the “Selecting Audio for Recording” and “About the aspect when recording a programme” for more information (➡ 8).

[Note]

If you do not intend to copy titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”.

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 (➡ 28) or while using

Flexible Recording (➡ 27).

≥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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Flexible Recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

(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 60 minutes will fit on the disc

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

and the 30 minute balance will not get recorded. ≥Another disc is necessary.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

5 When you want to start recording

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

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

the display.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS ].

Remaining time of recording

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].

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 0:59

21 DVB

ABC2

L R

SP LP EP

Recording television programmes

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 [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

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

and press [OK].

Maximum recording time

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

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.

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

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

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

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

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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