Panasonic DMR-EX77, DMR-EX87 User Manual

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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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Getting

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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Copying

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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(Inside of product)

Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STEP 1

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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Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartNameName Date

HDD DVD

17:0016:0015. 7. TUE SPHDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Fliege-Die Talkshow

girls

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Timer recording

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

INPUT

SELECT

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

VOL

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

W X

EXIT

RETURN

“Blue” “Yellow”

CODE

Í/I

DVD

Í DVD

DRIVE SELECT

2 54 8

DELETE

SKIP

PAU SE

STOP

STATUS

GUIDE

3,4,2,1

“Red”

“Green”

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

DISPLAY

REC MODE

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.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+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.

≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording

(➡ 24).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 73).

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings (Digital broadcast only)

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

[Note]

≥If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data

are lost.

≥The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found a

digital station and loaded the information in the memory. This process can take a while depending on the particular station.

≥The programme list data are continuously downloaded in the

background when the unit is turned on. That means that the programme list can sometimes change while you are looking at it.

≥Analogue broadcasts can be recorded manually or with the G-

system (➡ 30, 31).

≥Programme information about analogue broadcasts is not

displayed in the TV Guide system and “No information available for analogue services” is displayed.

Before using the TV Guide system

The television programme list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit.

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide:

ABC 1

Sat 13.01.

SELECT

Landscape

Time: ABC 1 ABC 2

TIMER REC

RETURN

Emmerdale

News

+24 Hr

Guide

Info

Sat 13.01.07 19:45

Prog. Type

All Types

: In today’s show we will...

Change Display Mode

Prog. Type

Favourite

All Services

Favourite

Page

News

Page

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

programme.

3 Press [OK].

All Services : ARD

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

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 31, step 3).

4 Press [OK].

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

15:30 16:00 16:30

Abenteuer...

Fliege-Die Talkshow

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings. Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

[Note]

If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➡ 72), the TV Guide system cannot be used.

∫ To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide

screen

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the programme in the TV Guide

and press [OK]. (Confirmation screen appears.)

2 Press [2] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. (“F” in the TV Guide

disappears.)

∫ When the unit displays “No information

available for analogue services” or the empty TV Guide list

TV Guide:

Landscape

ABC 1

Sat 13.01.

ABC 1 ABC 2

Time:

Emmerdale

≥Some digital broadcast may not send programme information.

Set the timer recording manually or with the G-

31).

[Note]

≥The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible via the

aerial input of this unit. The receipt of the TV Guide data via externally connected satellite receivers is not possible.

Sat 13.01.07 19:45

Prog. Type

All Types

: In today’s show we will...

Favourite

All Services

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (➡ 32)

∫

To release the unit from recording standby (➡32)

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 32)

Timer icon

The “empty” field

CODE system (➡ 30,

Operations in the TV Guide system

Basic operations

Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view.

Landscape view

Portrait view

TV Guide: ABC 1

Sat 13.01.

ABC 1

ABC 2

SELECT

TV Guide: ABC 1

Sat 13.01.

ABC 1 ABC 2

-24 Hr

SELECT

Landscape

Time:

TIMER REC

RETURN

Portrait

TIMER REC

RETURN

Emmerdale

News

+24 Hr

To change channels Landscape view

Press [3, 4] to select a channel.

Portrait view

Press [2, 1] to select a channel.

The TV Guide list appears for this channel.

To view a programme list for another day

≥Jump ahead 24 hours

Press the “Green” button to jump ahead by one day.

≥Jump back 24 hours

Press the “Red” button. You can only jump back to the current date. Past information cannot be viewed.

To browse through

Press [WXCH].

the TV Guide list

To see programme information

(Programmes with the

symbol)

Press [STATUS ]. Additional information (programme name, programme duration, broadcast time, description) is available for these programmes.

TV Guide

Sat 13.01. Spending Other People’s Money ABC ONE, Lifestyle

19:30-20:00. 30min.

A flashy car salesman loses his cool when stingy friend takes over his wallet. He’s lorced to sell his possessions at a car boot sale to pay for food.

TIMER REC

Return to List

RETURN

Press [3, 4] to scroll up and down.

To show other pages

Press [CH W] (Previous) or [X CH] (Next).

Press [STATUS ] again to return to the programme list.

+24 Hr

Info

Guide

Prog. Type

All Types

Info

Change Display Mode

Guide

Sat 13.01.07 19:45

Prog. Type

All Types

: In today’s show we will...

Change Display Mode

Prog. Type

Sat 13.01.07 19:45

Prog. Type

Sat 13.01.07 19:45

Favourite

All Services

Favourite

All Services

Favourite

Page

News

Page

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or group

This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or group (e.g. TV, Radio).

1 From the desired programme type

Press the “Yellow” button to display the list of programme type.

From the desired group

Press the “Blue” button to display the list of groups.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the desired

item.

Prog.Type

All Types

All Types Movies News

Entertainment

Sport Children’s Education

Lifestyle

Art/Culture

Favourite

All Services

All Services Free TV Radio

Favourite 1

Favourite 2 Favourite 3 Favourite 4

3 Press [OK].

≥A list appears with all programmes of the selected item. ≥When you select the Landscape view, the unit displays

programmes in grey that do not belong to the selected programme type.

TV Guide: ABC 1

Sat 13.01.

SELECT

Landscape

Time: ABC 1 ABC 2

TIMER REC

RETURN

Emmerdale

News

+24 Hr

Guide

Info

Sat 13.01.07 19:45

Prog. Type

News

: In today’s show we will...

Change Display Mode

Prog. Type

Favourite

All Services

Favourite

Page

e.g., Programme

type, “News” is selected in step 2 of Landscape view.

News

Page

[Note]

The broadcasters allocate individual programmes to topic areas. This function does not work properly unless the information which distinguishes the programme type and groups sent from broadcast stations is correct.

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

programme.

To return to the previous TV Guide list before you have selected the programme type or groups

Select “All Types” of the programme type and “All Services” of the groups in step 2 above.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Timer recording

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Timer recording

G-Code Record

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE

G-Code Record

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

20:0019:0015. 7. TUE SPHDD

2A ARD

Programme Name

All Services : ARD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

Stop

HDD DVD

HDD

Drive space

20:00

Í DVD

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

REC MODE

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

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

VOL

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

G-Code

“Blue”

PROG/CHECK

Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings

Entering Gfind these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

[Note]

The G-

CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can

CODE system is not supported for digital broadcasts.

1 Press [G-Code].

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

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the G-CODE number.

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

3 Press [OK].

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.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+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.

≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording

(➡ 24).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 73).

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

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 31, step 3).

≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set

timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme position. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.

4 Press [OK].

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

No.

Timer icon

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

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings. Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (➡ 33).

Name

ARD

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G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

CODE system is manufactured under

Glicense from Gemstar Development Corporation.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (➡ 32)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(➡ 32)

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 32)

Manually programming timer

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

22:3022:0015. 7. TUE HDD

2A ARD

Programme Name

All Services : ARD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

Stop

HDD DVD

HDD

Drive space

20:00

recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer Recording

No.

Name

ARD

15. 7. TUE

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

StopStart

Date

20:00

19:00

New Timer Programme

1:58 SP

DVD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

HDD

Mode

DVD

HDD

Drive space

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer

Programme” and press [OK].

3 Press [1] to move through the items

and change the items with [3, 4].

≥When “Name” is selected, you can press the “Blue” button to

change the group [e.g., TV, Radio, Edit Favourites screen (➡ 69)] and then press [3, 4] to select the channel you want to record.

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

Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.

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

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

≥Date

Date: Current date up to one month later minus

l l

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

Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT

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

drive. When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ 33, Relief Recording).

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

mode.

≥[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (➡ 33)

ON!)OFF

≥Programme Name

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [OK]. (➡ 59, Entering text)

one day;:

4 Press [OK].

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

Timer recording

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 32)

No.

Timer icon

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

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

begun (➡ 32)

(➡ 32)

Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (➡ 33).

Name

ARD

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Timer recording

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE ¢

∫

3,4,2,1

OPTION

“Red”

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

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

VOL

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

To cancel recording when recording has already begun

1 While the unit is on

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

Stop Recording

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

Stop Recording

SELECT

Cancel

RETURN

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop

Recording” and press [OK].

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

To release the unit from recording standby

≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer

recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

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

and press the “Red” button.

≥The timer icon “F” (➡ 33) disappears from the timer

recording list.

≥You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as

even one timer icon “F” (➡ 33) remains in the timer recording list.

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

standby.

Notes on timer recording

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

different TV system cannot be played unless the TV system is changed in the Setup menu (➡ 72) or the timer recording has completed or has been cancelled.

≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

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

playing.

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

speed mode (➡ 51).

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

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

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

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

≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start

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

Programme

Not recorded

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Recorded Recorded

Check, change or delete a programme

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD

DVD

22:3022:00SUN HDD

2A ARD

RENEW

Programme Name

All Services : ARD

≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer

recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Icons

F Timer recording standby is activated.

[ This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme.

Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording. You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon

disappears the next time the timer programme starts recording.

F The disc was full so the programme failed to record.

The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.

X The programme did not complete recording because

the disc is dirty or some other reason. Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording (➡ right column). Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (Displayed while recording.)

HDD Recording drive is set to HDD DVD Recording drive is set to DVD

Timer Recording

No.

Name

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

Date

StopStart

New Timer Programme

1:58 SP

DVD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

HDD

Mode

DVD

Drive space

Relief Recording

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD. ≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-

recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 34).

≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the

programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.

Auto Renewal Recording

[HDD]

If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or ever y week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme over the old one.

This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily recording is selected.

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

and press [OK].

3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”

column.

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

[OK].

Timer recording

Press OK to store new programme.

RETURN

Message displayed in the “Drive space” line

OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the

remaining space.

> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display

will show until when recordings can be made (up to a maximum of one month from the present time) based on the time remaining on the disc.

! : It may not be possible to record because:

≥there is not enough space left ≥the number of possible titles has reached its

maximum.

Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to

the HDD.

∫ To change a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OK]. (➡ 31, step 3)

∫ To delete a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [DELETE ¢].

You can also delete a programme with the following steps

1 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK].

[Note]

≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or

while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, the programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place.

≥Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal

Recording are deleted along with auto renewal.

≥When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may

not be recorded completely.

∫ To exit the timer recording list

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

007 008

- - -

HDD

PICTURE

VIDEO

16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours

or longer)” recording mode.

≥If you recorded to a +R or +RW. ≥If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the

Setup menu (➡ 65). However, if you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “Off” in the Setup menu (➡ 65), the aspect will remain 16:9.

It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

3 Press [1](PLAY).

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REC

DVD

VOL

SKIP

2 54 8 0

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAG E

Numbered buttons

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

:, 9

PAU SE

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

DIRECT NAVIGATOR,

“Top Menu”

3,4,2,1

OPTION

AUDIO,

“Red”

∫

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

TIME SLIP

HDD or DVD drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display. ≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while

recording on another (editing is not possible).

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.

Insert fully.

Automatic drive select function (➡ 24)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Play starts from the most recently recorded title. [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] and MP3 Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

DivX

DivX Menu screen appears (➡ 38). ≥When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the

protect position (➡ 60), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

∫

6, 5

;

2;, ;1

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE CHAPTER

Insert label-up with the

arrow facing in.

OPEN/CLOSE

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (This function does not work with finalised discs.)

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

Previous Page 02/02 Next

RETURN

OPTION

Select

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

VIDEO

PICTURE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

001

ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30

002

ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15

003

AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00

004

RETURN

ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05

005

AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10

006

ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25

007

ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30

008

ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00

---

OPTION

Rec time 0:52(SP)

Page 01/01

Select

VIDEO

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

PICTURE

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance

1 Press [OPTION] while Thumbnail Display is displayed. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [OK].

≥The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is

turned off.

[HDD] To sort Title View for easy searching (Table Display only) This function is convenient when searching for one title to playback from many titles.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].

If you select an item other than “No.” ≥The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the

selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)

≥Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being

played back.

≥If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to “PICTURE”

Direct Navigator screen, the sorted Title View will be cancelled.

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press

[OK].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

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

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK]. (Thumbnail Display only) ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

[ Currently recording.

Title protected.

Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)

Title cannot be played [When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.]

Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (➡ 33, Relief Recording)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 84, CPRM)

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. ≥Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit

(➡ 72).

[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

∫ 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 “ENTER” appears on the screen, 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] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

You can also return to the menu screen with the following steps. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Menu” and press [OK].

[VCD] Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥When recording while the “TV System” is set to “PAL”, discs recorded in NTSC format cannot be played. To play, change the “TV System” to

“NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 72).

≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. ≥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.

≥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 (➡ 72).

Operations during play

Stop

Pause

Skip

Starting from a selected title

Press [∫].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.

Stopped position

≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened. ≥[CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX :The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.

Press [;].

Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Press [6] or [5].

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps) ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.

[CD] and MP3 : Audio is heard during all levels of search. DivX : Audio is not heard during all levels of search.

≥Depending on the disc, Search may not be possible.

During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.

≥Each press increases the number of skips. ≥DivX : Press [:] to return to the beginning of the title currently playing.

Press the numbered buttons.

Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.

≥[HDD]

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥

MP3

and

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

≥Other discs

Input a 2-digit number e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

≥This works only when stopped (➡ right, Screen saver is displayed on the

television.) with some discs.

≥[VCD] (with playback control)

If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)

JPEG

15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Quick View

[HDD] [RAM]

Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).

Play speed is quicker than normal. ≥Press again to return to normal speed.

(Continued on the next page)

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Refer to the control reference on page 34.

Operations during play

(continued)

Slow-motion

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

While paused, press [6] or [5].

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only. ≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes

(excluding [DVD-V] [VCD]).

Frame-by-frame

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

(This function does not work with finalised discs.)

Manual Skip

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

(This function does not work with finalised discs.)

Create Chapter

(➡ 44, Title/Chapter) [HDD] [RAM]

While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).

Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.

1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time

and press [OK].

Play skips the specified time. ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time

increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.)

Press [MANUAL SKIP].

Each time you press, skip approx. 30 seconds forward.

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

Chapters are divided at the point pressed. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.

5 min

This automatically disappears after approximately 5 seconds. To show the screen again press [TIME SLIP] again.

Changing audio during play

(Analogue broadcast only)

Press [AUDIO].

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LR>L>R

^---------------}

HDD

PLAY

L R

e.g., “L R” is selected

[Note]

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.

≥When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected. ≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 66). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65).

[DVD-V]

You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language (➡ 42, Soundtrack).

Soundtrack

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g., English is selected.

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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)

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

DivX

Playable

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

discs

File format

DivX ≥Files must have the extension

“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of folders

Number

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

§1

Maximum number of files recognizable

: 200 files

of files

Support version

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

Video –Number of stream: Up to 1 –Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50 –Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576 –FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps Audio –Number of stream: Up to 8 –Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3 –Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch

conversion.

GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

MP3

Playable

[CD]

discs

File format

Number of folders (groups)

Number of files

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

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

§1

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable

3000 files (tracks)

(tracks)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling

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

frequency

ID3 tags 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

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

)

discs and cards

File format

Number of pixels

Number of folders

Number of files

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

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

[CD] Maximum number of folders recognizable:300 folders (including the root folder) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of

§3

300 folders (including higher folders)

[CD] Maximum number of files recognizable§1:3000

§3

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

MOTION

not supported

JPEG

§1

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and

other types of files is 4000.

§2

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

§3

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

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥[CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the

disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

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

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

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

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

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

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

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§4

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

[CD]

Structure of MP3 folders

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Order of play

[CD]

Structures of still pictures

Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

[Note]

You cannot playback DivX or still pictures (JPEG) while recording or copying.

§4

compliant (Content recorded on a

Root

Order of play

001

003 group

Root

(folder=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

001

004 Folder

(file=track)

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

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

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs/Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)

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Play mode is set to DivX. To play another type of file, select the file type from ''Playback'' in FUNCTION MENU.

Select file type.

Playback

MP3MP3

DivX

JPEG

DVD

VOL

SKIP

2 54 8 0

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAG E

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

:, 9

PAU SE

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

“Green”

∫

STATUS

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

OPTION

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

Selecting file type to play

[CD]

You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.

The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing DivX video contents, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG).

e.g.,

Playing DivX discs

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which

contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

No.

001 ABC.avi

RETURN

Folder1 : 00025

Name of Title

Page 001/001

Tree

Total Title : 001

DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

≥Files are treated as titles. ≥When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps

1–4 in “To select file type” on the left column selecting “DivX” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and

press [OK].

Play starts on the selected title. ≥You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To stop playing

Press [∫].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥When playing the file displayed on the screen

Press [OK].

≥When you want to play files other than the one displayed on the

screen

Follow the steps below.

To select file type

1 Press [RETURN]. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

FUNCTION MENU

CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)

Playback

Recording

Copy

To Others

RETURN

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

[OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select playback mode and press

[OK].

If “DivX” is selected: Go to “Playing DivX discs” step 2 in the right

If “MP3” is selected: Go to “Playing MP3 discs” step 2

If “JPEG” is selected: Go to “Playing still pictures” step 4 on page

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column.

on page 39.

40.

[Note]

≥Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from

showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV.

≥Successive play is not possible. ≥Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD

drive.

Using the tree screen to find a folder

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display the tree screen.

F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.

DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

Folder

12.02.2004 Image001

Image002 Image003 Image004 Image005 Image006 Image007 Image008 Image009 Image010

DATA1 DATA2

RETURN

F 1/21

You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

2 Press [3,4] to select a folder and press [OK].

The file list for the folder appears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Regarding DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod

Display the unit’s registration code.

(➡ 68, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

Setup

DivX Registration

DivX (R) Video On Demand

Tuning

Disc Picture Sound

Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX

To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

Display Connection Others

RETURN

≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another

registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.

≥If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code

different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorisation Error.” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero.

(“Rental Expired” is displayed.)

When playing this content ≥The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if

–you press [Í DVD]. –you press [∫]. –you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. –you press [:] or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content

or the start of the content being played. –timer recording starts on the HDD. –you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.

≥Resume functions do not work.

8 alphanumeric characters

Playing MP3 discs

[CD]

You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Selected group

G: Group No. T: Track No. in the group TOTAL: Track No./Total

tracks in all groups

MP3 Menu

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/111

Number

–

0 9

Prev. Next

SELECT

RETURN

GroupNo.

1 : My favorite

Total Track

001 Both Ends Freezing

002 Lady Starfish

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

005 Paint It Yellow

006 Pyjamamama

007 Shrimps from Mars

008 Starperson

009 Velvet Cuppermine

010 Ziggy Starfish

Page 001/024

Tree

≥Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. ≥When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in

“To select file type” on page 38 selecting “MP3” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and

press [OK].

Play starts on the selected track.

≥“0” indicates the track currently playing. ≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To stop playing

Press [∫].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Using the tree screen to find a group

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.

Selected group No. /Total groups

If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.

MP3 Menu

G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111

Number

–

0 9

SELECT

RETURN

Tre e

MP3 music

001 My favorite 001 Brazilian pops 002 Chinese pops 003 Czech pops 004 Hungarian pops 005 Liner notes 006 Japanese pops

007 Mexican pops 008 Philippine pops 009 Swedish pops 001 Momoko 002 Standard number 001 Piano solo 002 Vocal

G 7/25

You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group and press

[OK].

The file list for the group appears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Refer to the control reference on page 38.

Playing still pictures

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

≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a

PC.

≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7). ≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying. ≥Inserting, Removing the SD Card (➡ 13)

While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (➡ below) is automatically displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “Album View” and then press [OK] to display the Album View screen shown in step 2.

SD Card

Album View Copy Pictures (JPEG) Copy Video (MPEG2)

SELECT

RETURN

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD, DVD or SD drive.

The indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View

HDD

001

1. 1. 06 Total 5

- - -

RETURN

OPTION

Date: 1. 2.2006Date: 1. 1.2006

- - -

Page 01/01

1. 2. 06 Total 3

Slide Show

- - -

Press OK to show pictures.

Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be displayed. In this case, the date will appear as [--.--.--].

[HDD] [RAM] If “VIDEO” is selected, press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”.

Album View screen

VIDEO

PICTURE

Recording date of the first picture in the album/number of pictures/album name.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

album and press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View

HDD

Album Name

103__DVD

0001

0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

---- ---- ----

Page 001/001

RETURN

OPTION

Select

You can also select album with the numbered buttons. e.g.,

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

≥Press [2, 1] to select the previous or next album.

PICTURE

e.g., HDD

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still

picture and press [OK].

You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture. ≥Useful functions during still picture play (➡ 41)

To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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≥[CD]

JPEG Menu Picture (JPEG) View

CD(JPEG)

Folder 103__DVD

0001

0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

---- ---- ----

Page 001/001

RETURN

Picture (JPEG) View screen

(➡ Go to step 4)

When the DivX or MP3 Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on page 38 selecting “JPEG” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

Direct Navigator screen icons

Picture and folder protected.

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ 41)

Useful functions during still picture play

Start Slide Show

Slide Show Setting

Rotate

You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

1 While the Album View screen is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album.

2 Press [1](PLAY).

You can also start Slide Show with the following steps.

1 While the Album View screen is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [OPTION].

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

[CD]

Start Slide Show

Slide Show Setting

1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [OPTION].

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

≥To change the display interval

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Display interval”. 3 Press [2, 1] to select the desired interval (0–30 seconds) and press [OK].

≥Repeat Play

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play”. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

1 While playing

Press [OPTION].

Rotate RIGHT

Rotate LEFT

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and

press [OK].

≥Rotation information will not be stored.

–[CD] Still pictures –When disc or album is protected –When played on other equipment –When copying pictures

≥If you remove the SD Card while the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed, picture rotation

information may not be properly stored. Remove the SD Card after you exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen.

RETURN

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)

Zoom in Zoom out

1 While playing

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [OK].

≥To return the picture to its original size, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and

press [OK].

≥When zooming in, the picture may be cut off. ≥The enlargement information will not be stored. ≥The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than

640 a 480 pixels.

Properties

While playing

Press [STATUS ] twice.

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS ].

∫ To select the still pictures in another folder

[RAM] [SD] (➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)

To switch to another higher folder

(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable) 1 While the Album View screen is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK].

Select Folder

Select folder to access.

\DCIM

Press OK to set.

SELECT

RETURN

3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [OK].

Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT

Zoom in

e.g., HDD

18:53:50 11.10.

Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006 Date 1. 1. 2005 No. 3 / 9

Shooting date

[CD]

1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed

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

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

JPEG Menu Picture (JPEG) View

CD(JPEG)

Folder 103__DVD

0002

0001

----

RETURN

0003

----

---- ---- ----

Page

001/001

OPTION

0004

--------

JPEG Menu

CD(JPEG)

RETURN

021216_0026

103_DVD

104_DVD

105_DVD

Folder

F 1/3

RETURN

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Using on-screen menus/Status message

DVD

VOL

STOP

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

3 6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

3,4,2,1

DISPLAY

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

Using on-screen menus

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play Picture Sound Other

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

Menu Item Setting

≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,

etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

Î Digital 2/0 ch

Off

L R

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and

press [1].

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

press [1].

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

≥Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

Soundtrack

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear.

[DVD-V]

Select the audio and language (➡ right, Audio attribute, Language).

DivX

Select the soundtrack number. ≥Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only

one audio type.

Subtitle

[DVD-V]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below, Language). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) Turn the subtitle on/off. ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.

DivX

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number. ≥Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple

subtitles.

[DVD-V]

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX

(➡ 36, Changing audio during play)

Source Select (DivX)

≥Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents

is automatically distinguished and output.

≥Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded

using interlace.

≥Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded

using progressive.

PBC (Playback control) (➡ 85) [VCD]

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus (➡ 35) on the disc.

≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot

change when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel):

Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of channels

Language

ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch SVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian

DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: Japanese CHI: Chinese KOR: Korean MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese

THA: Thai POL: Polish CES: Czech SLK: Slovak HUN: Hungarian FIN: Finnish ¢: Others

Play menu—Change the play sequence

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ.

Repeat Play

≥All ≥Chapter

≥Group ≥PL (Playlist) ≥Title

≥Tr ac k

Select “Off” to cancel.

[VCD]

[CD] [HDD] [RAM] [-R]

[-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

MP3

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

[VCD] and MP3

[CD]

Picture menu—Change the picture quality

Playback NR

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

Progressive

Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

Transfer

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (➡ 84, Film and video).

When the output signal is PAL (When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.)

≥Auto:

≥Video:

≥Film:

When the output signal is NTSC

≥Auto1

(normal):

≥Auto2:

≥Video:

AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV is selected)

Reduces video tape noise while copying.

≥Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from

≥On: Noise reduction works for input video. ≥Off: Noise reduction is off. You can record the input

Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu (➡ 21).

(➡ 85)

[When “Progressive” (➡ above) is set to “On”.]

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted. Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it. Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the content is distorted.

a video tape.

signal as it is.

Dialog Enhancer

[HDD] [RAM] [-R]

[-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

and DivX (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Other menu—Change the display position

Position

1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu

moves.

Status messages

During playback or recording

Press [STATUS ].

The display changes each time you press the button.

HDD

REC

PLAY

ABC

L R

DVD REC

Title number and elapsed time during play/ Recording mode

Date and time

18:53:50 11.10.

π T1 0:05.14 XP π T2 0:00.10 XP

Selected drive status/type of disc

The remaining time appears here while stopped. Recording or play status/input channel

Channel (Analogue broadcast) The name of the station (Digital broadcast). Selected audio type

Recording drive/Copy progress indicator

Available recording time and recording mode

Remain

13:50 XP

Title number and elapsed time during recording/Recording mode

No display

Using on-screen menus/Status message

Sound menu—Change the sound effect

DVB Multi Audio

[Digital channel only]

If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the desired channel before recording. ≥DVB Multi Audio cannot be selected during playback or

recording.

≥Depending on the broadcast, the items that can be selected

will differ.

≥English ≥German ≥Italian ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Original

“Original” is displayed when a broadcast is only available in

the original language.

V.S.S.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R]

[-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround

function on the connected equipment.)

≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.

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Editing titles/chapters

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Chapter View

008 ARD 11.10. SAT

001

--- ---

--- ------ ---

---

HDD

0:31.24

VOL

DRIVE

DRIVE SELECT

SELECT

DELETE

:, 9

STOP

STATUS

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

OPTION

“Red”

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (You cannot edit finalised discs.)

Title/Chapter

Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.

OPTION

AUDIO

PAG E

SKIP

2 54 8 0

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

;

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DISPLAY

RETURN

Title

1 During play or while stopped

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

OPTION

RETURN

- - -

Page 02/02

Select

- - -

- - -- - -

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

Press [OPTION].

Title View screen

VIDEO

PICTURE

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Chapter

Start End

[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. (➡ 36, 45, Create Chapter)

Title

Chapter

Chapter Chapter Chapter

[HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist (➡ 46).

≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

[HDD]

–Titles: 500 –Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] –Titles: 99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles) –Chapters: Approx. 1000 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approx. 254)

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[Note]

≥Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot

be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording or copying, etc. ≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.

dividing a title etc).

≥[+R] [+R]DL] Each time you edit a title the information is saved to the

free space on the disc. If you do this numerous times, the amount of free space decreases. We recommend that you edit on the HDD and then copy to disc.

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters

You can modify (remove unnecessary parts, divide, etc.) recorded programmes.

Preparation

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

the connection to this unit.

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded

title to be edited.

≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 60).

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

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

press [OK]. (➡ 45)

Enter Name Set up Protection

Delete

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Table Display

Album View

Cancel Protection

Partial Delete Change Thumbnail

Divide Title

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance ➡ 34

Refer to “Title operations” (➡ 45).

Playing still pictures ➡ 40, step 3

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

Press [3,4,2,1] to select the chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [OK]. To edit ➡ Step 7.

Chapter View screen

VIDEO

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ above)

Press [OPTION], then [3,4] to select the operation and press [OK].

Delete Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Title View

≥You can go back to Title View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Refer to “Chapter operations” (➡ 45).

Title operations

Properties

No.

Name

Date

026

ARD

11.10.2006

Time Rec time

12:19 0:30 (SP)MON

Dinosaur

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Change Thumbnail

Change

Finish

0:00.00

- -:- -.- -

Change

HDD



008

ENTER

Start play and select the image

of a thumbnail.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

Preview

Finish

0:43.21

PLAY

008

Divide

- -:- -.- -

Divide

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter

Create

Finish

0:43.21

PLAY

008

HDD

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44)

Delete

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Properties

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

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

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded

title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. ≥Press [OK] to exit the screen.

Enter Name

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Set up Protection Cancel Protection

[HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Partial Delete

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Change Thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Divide Title

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Multiple editing is possible.

You can give names to recorded titles. (➡ 59, Entering text)

If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.

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

The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.

You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.

1 Press [OK] at the start point and end point of the

section you want to delete.

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

≥Select “Next” and press [OK] to delete other sections.

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

You can change an image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title View.

1 Press [1] (PLAY) to start play. 2 Press [OK] when the image you want to use as a

thumbnail is shown.

To change the thumbnail

Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Change”, then press [OK] at the point you want to change.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Finish” and press [OK].

You can divide a title into two.

1 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide the title. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Finish” and press [OK]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [OK].

To confirm the division point

Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [OK]. (The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.)

To change the division point

Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [OK] at the point where you want to divide the title.

[Note]

≥The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (➡ 84) of the original title. ≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Delete

HDD

008

RETURN

PLAY

Start End

- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -

Start

End

Finish

Editing titles/chapters

VIDEO

0:43.21

VIDEO

Chapter operations

After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 44)

Delete Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

Create Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Combine Chapters

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

For your reference

≥Use search (➡ 35), Time Slip (➡ 36) to find the desired point. ≥To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (➡ 36) and Frame-by-frame (➡ 36). ≥To skip to the start or end of a title, press [:] (start) or [9] (end).

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

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥Select “Combine Chapters” (➡ below) when you only want to delete the division point between chapters.

(The recorded contents will not be deleted.)

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.

VIDEO

1 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.

≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.

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

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

≥The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.

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Creating, editing and playing playlists

Playlists Playlist View

- -

Create

HDD

- -

- -- -

- -

DVD

VOL

PAG E

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

PAU SE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

ANALOGUE

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

3,4,2,1

OPTION

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

You can arrange the chapters (➡ 44) to create a playlist.

Chapter

Playlist

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

Chapter

Title

Copying (➡ 51) a playlist will create a title.

≥Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much

capacity.

≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles

and source chapters.

≥You cannot create or edit playlists while recording or copying.

[HDD] [RAM] ≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

–Playlists: 99 –Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000

(Depends on the state of recording.)

≥If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the

items entered will not be recorded.

Creating playlists

[HDD] [RAM]

Preparation

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

the connection to this unit.

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded

title to be edited.

≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 60). ≥You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording or while

copying.

≥Playlists must be made in accordance with the encoding system

currently selected in “TV System” (➡ 72).

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”

and press [OK].

5 Press [2, 1] to select the source title

and press [4].

≥Press [OK] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to

step 7.

HDD

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

RETURN

Create

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

002

002 003

---

OPTION

Page 001/001

------

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

---------

Press RETURN to finish.

Playlists

6 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you

want to add to a playlist and press [OK].

Press [3] to cancel.

HDD

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

RETURN

Create

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

002

002 003

OPTION

Page 001/001

------

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

------------

Press RETURN to finish.

Playlists

≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.

Press [OPTION] to select “Create Chapter” and press [OK] (➡ 45, Create Chapter).

7 Press [2, 1] to select the position to

insert the chapter and press [OK].

HDD

Source Title

001 002

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

RETURN

Create

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

002 003

Page 001/001

------

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

------------

Press RETURN to finish.

Playlists

≥Press [3] to select other source titles. ≥Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.

8 Press [RETURN].

All the selected scenes become the playlist.

1 While stopped

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

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Press [FUNCTION MENU].

and press [OK].

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

30:00 SP

Remain

Timer Recording

G-Code Record

Advanced Copy

Playlists Flexible Rec

DV Auto Rec

Setup

HDD Management

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Editing and playing playlists/chapters

Create

- -- -

- -- -- -

12.10. SUN 0:30

HDD

Playlists Playlist View

Playlists Chapter View

01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30

001

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002

HDD

0:19.36

0:10.24

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

playlist.

To start play ➡ Press [OK]. To edit ➡ Step 5.

Playlist View screen

Playlist operations

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)

Delete

[HDD] [RAM]

Properties

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]

Create

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Once deleted, the playlists are lost and cannot be restored.

Make certain before proceeding.

Playlist information (e.g., total time and date) is shown. ≥Press [OK] to exit the screen.

(➡ 46, Creating playlists, Step 5–8)

Properties

Dinosaur

No.

Date Tota l10002

12.10.2006 TUE

RETURN

Chapters 0:30.53

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 44)

5 Press [OPTION], then [3, 4] to select

the operation and press [OK].

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

press [OK].

Create

Copy

Delete

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Enter Name

Change Thumbnail

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

Refer to “Playlist operations”.

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [OK]. To edit ➡ Step 7.

Chapter View screen

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 44)

7 Press [OPTION], then [3, 4] to select

the operation and press [OK].

Copy

[HDD] [RAM]

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

≥The copied playlist becomes the newest

one in the playlist view screen.

Enter Name

You can give names to playlists. (➡ 59, Entering text)

[HDD] [RAM]

Change

(➡ 45, Change Thumbnail)

Thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

Chapter operations

[HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–7 (➡ left) ≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and

source chapters.

Add

(➡ 46, Creating playlists, Step 5–7)

Chapter

Move Chapter

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [OK].

Playlists Move Chapter

HDD

01 12.10. SUN 0:11

001

002

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0:19.36

0:10.240:10.24

Previous Page 01/01 Next

RETURN

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Creating, editing and playing playlists

≥You can go back to Playlist View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Delete Chapter

Playlist View

Refer to “Chapter operations”.

Create

(➡ 45, Create Chapter)

Chapter

Combine

(➡ 45, Combine Chapters)

Chapters

Delete Chapter

Multiple editing is possible.

(➡ 45, Delete Chapter) The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all

the chapters in it.

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Editing still pictures

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DRIVE SELECT

:, 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

OPTION

“Green”

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

TIME SLIP

VOL

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

;

RETURN

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”.

3 Editing an album:

Select the album to be edited and press [OPTION].

≥When you want to create an album using “Create Album”,

press [OPTION] without selecting album.

Editing a still picture:

1 Select the album which contains the still

picture to edit and press [OK].

2 Select the still pictures to edit and press

[OPTION].

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

≥To switch to another higher folder (➡ 41)

4 Press [3, 4] to select the operation

and press [OK].

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7). ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ 60, Setting the protection).

∫To edit the album

(e.g., [SD])

Start Slide Show

Slide Show Setting

Add Pictures

Create Album Edit Album

Select Folder

Useful functions during still picture play (➡ 41)

Enter Album Name

Delete Album

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Album and picture operation (➡ 49)

[RAM] [SD] This is only displayed when there are other higher folders that can be viewed. To switch to another higher folder (➡ 41)

∫To edit still picture

(e.g., [SD])

Delete Picture

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Album and picture operation (➡ 49)

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Album View

You can go back to Album View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Album and picture operation

After performing steps 1–4, page 48

Delete Picture Delete Album

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Enter Album Name

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Add Pictures Create Album

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

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

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before

proceeding.

≥When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This

does not apply to folders under the album concerned.)

You can give names to albums. (➡ 59, Entering text) ≥Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion.

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

The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected. ≥Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album

may be deleted by another unit.

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

e.g.,

Create Album

HDD

007

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Step

Please select album to copy.

008

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- - -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Pi

SD CARD

Album Name

0001

- - -

103__

0002

Editing still pictures

Previous Page 02/02

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album that contains the still picture you want

to add and press [OK].

e.g.,

Which pictures to copy from the selected album?

[RAM] [SD]

To switch to another higher folder 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Select Folder” and press [OK]. 3Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [OK].

Create Album

Select pictures to copy

Copy all pictures

SELECT

RETURN

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

≥If “Select pictures to copy” is selected

Select the still picture you want to add and press [OK].

≥If “Copy all pictures” is selected

All the still pictures in the album will be copied.

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

≥If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step ➁.

Only for “Create Album”

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

≥If “Yes” is selected:

You can give names to albums. (➡ 59, Entering text)

≥If “No” is selected:

The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is no recording date information, the date will appear as [--.--.----].)

Copy to DVD-RAM

[HDD]

Press [2] to select “Start” and press [OK].

You cannot copy if multiple albums are selected.

Copy to HDD

[RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

[Note]

≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Create Album”, “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD”. ≥You cannot perform “Add Pictures” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.

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Delete Navigator

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

DVD

VOL

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6

ANALOGUE

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

PAG E

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

;

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

“Green”

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

:, 9

3,4,2,1

“Red”

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

≥A title or a picture 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, DVD or SD drive. ≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ 60, Setting the protection).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator

[HDD] [RAM]

Press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”. Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

Title View

HDD

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OPTION

RETURN

Select

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

VIDEO

To switch to the other view

PICTURE

3 If you want to delete a title:

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [OK].

If you want to delete an album:

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [DELETE ¢].

If you want to delete a still picture:

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album

that contains the still picture you want to delete and press [OK].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still

picture and press [OK].

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∫ Available disc space after deleting

≥[HDD] [RAM] [SD] If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture),

the space deleted becomes available for recording.

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles or still pictures

......

Title Title

Last title recorded

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

last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting

Title

......

Available disc space increases after deleting

Last title recorded

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

after the contents are deleted.

Available disc space

You can confirm the titles or pictures etc. that you have selected using the option menu. ≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (➡ 44,

step 5).

≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Album View” (➡ 48,

step 4).

≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Picture (JPEG)

View” (➡ 48, step 4).

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple deleting

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

4 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press

[OK].

The title, album or the picture is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting titles or pictures during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

You cannot delete a picture during a Slide Show.

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title or the picture is deleted.

Copying titles or playlists

Copy Advanced Copy

Features

settings.

HDD ➝ DVD ≤≤

Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult

Copy direction

High speed mode copy

Changing recording mode

§3

Finalise

DVD ➝ HDD –

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Automatically finalised

≤

–

High speed mode Normal speed mode High speed mode Normal speed mode

Copying SD Video from an SD Card (➡ 55)

Copying playlists

§4

Are chapters maintained? ≤ Are thumbnails maintained? ≤ Recording and Playing while Copying

§1

To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD

––

––≤≤

§5

–

§6

–

––

(The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65).

However in the following cases, copying to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using the high speed mode does not work. ≥When arranging multiple titles for copying, if any titles are recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”, then you cannot perform with

high-speed copy.

≥Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes or multiple titles using FR recording mode. ≥Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and LPCM, etc.). ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥SD Video titles copied to the HDD from an SD Card.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed )

§2

If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However it does prevent against degradation of picture quality.) [+R]DL] You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

§3

You cannot select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select”.

If you want to set auto-play select or the background colour, select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select” in “DVD Management” before copying (➡62).

§4

You cannot copy playlists with a play time more than 8 hours.

When you copy a playlist, it will become a title in the destination drive.

§5

[RAM] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] [+RW] : One title becomes one chapter.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] : Chapters are created automatically ([-R] [-RW‹V›] about 5-minutes [+R] about 8-minutes) when finalising after copying the disc.

§6

Thumbnails return to the default position.

§7

When copying playlists, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.

§8

Possible only with titles on the HDD

(However it is not possible when copying with automatic finalisation or when copying SD Video from an SD Card.) –You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while copying. –You cannot play a playlist while copying titles with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 8). –Still pictures cannot be played.

∫ Approximate copying times (Max. speed)

(excludes time required to write data management information)

HDD

Recording

Mode

Recorded

XP SP 6 min. 10x2 min. 30 s.24x

1 hour

LP 3 min. 20x1 min. 21 s.44x

5X Speed

DVD-RAM

Required

12 min. 5x5 min. 46 s.10x

time

Speed

12X Speed

DVD-R

Required

time

§1

Speed

EP (6H) 2 min. 30x58 sec. 62x2 min. 30 s.24x EP (8H)

1 min. 30 s.40x

48 sec. 75x1 min. 53 s.32x

4X Speed

DVD-R DL

Required

time

Speed

§2

4X Speed

DVD-RW

Required

time

15 min. 4x15 min. 4x8 min. 20 s.7x 7 min. 30 s.8x 3 min. 45 s.16x

7 min. 30 s.8x 3 min. 45 s.16x 2 min. 30 s.24x 1 min. 57 s.31x

≥The above values indicate the quickest possible times and speeds to high speed copy a one hour title recorded on the HDD to a high speed

recording compatible disc. Depending on what part of the disc is being written to, the features of the disc, etc., the times and speeds will vary.

§1

In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed DVD-R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 12X Speed DVD-R disc.

§2

In this unit, copying with 8X Speed discs, DVD-R DL and +R DL, will be performed at the same speed as with 4X Speed discs, DVD-R DL and +R DL.

§3

In this unit, copying with a 6X Speed DVD-RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD-RW disc.

§4

In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed +R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed +R disc.

[Note]

≥When recording or playing while copying, the unit may not use the maximum recording speed. ≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not copy using the maximum speed.

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

When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high speed to DVD-R DL and +R DL. The titles that were temporarily copied to the HDD are then deleted. You cannot copy to DVD-R DL and +R DL in the following cases.

–When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When

copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP mode is needed on the HDD.)

–When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles

to be copied to the DVD-R DL and +R DL is greater than 500 in total. When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. (➡ 5)

Regarding copying of the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”

You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM (➡ 84) compatible DVDRAM, however, the title is deleted from the HDD.

≥Titles or playlists cannot be copied from DVD-RAM to the HDD. ≥Titles will not be copied if they are protected (➡ 45). ≥You cannot copy playlists created from “One time only recording”

titles.

≥Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered

on the same copying list.

Make a copy list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the way you want.

≤

[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] [DVD-V] (Only from a finalised disc)

≤

[DVD-V] You cannot perform high-speed copy with finalised discs. [+RW] You cannot perform high-speed copy from +RW to HDD.

§2

≤

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Can be selected

≤

[HDD] [RAM] only

≤

§7

≤

§8

≤

§3

Speed

8X Speed

Required

time

§4

Speed

4X Speed

+R DL

Required

time

§2

Speed

15 min. 4x15 min. 4 3 min. 45 s.16x 1 min. 53 s.32x

7 min. 30 s.8x

3 min. 45 s.16x

–

§5

–

§6

–

4X Speed

+RW

Required

time

Speed

7 min. 30 s.8x

3 min. 45 s.16x

Delete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists

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Copying titles or playlists

DVD

VOL

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

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

; 1

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

“Green”

Numbered buttons

:, 9

STATUS

3,4,2,1

OPTION

“Red”

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

∫

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

Before copying

When copying a title with main and secondary audio

≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from

“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 66) when: –Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

+R, +R DL and +RW.

–When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 66)

and you are copying in XP mode.

∫ Speed and recording mode when copying

[HDD] ,-. [RAM] : High speed [HDD]

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

: Refer to the following table.

Rec for High Speed Copy (➡ 65) Copy speed

Only titles recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”.

High speed

Only titles recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off”.

When making a copy of multiple titles that

Normal speed

were recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On” and “Off”.

In the following cases, even if “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to

“On”, copy will perform at normal speed. ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When the copying source was recorded in “EP”

or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

≥When the copy destination (disc) does not have enough space. ≥When the title aspect for the copying source and “Aspect for

Recording” do not match.

≥When the title aspect for the copying source is 16:9:

–[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] copying source was recorded in “EP” or “FR

(recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

[Note]

Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be copied.

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that you can use for copying (➡ 4, 5). ≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.

Copy

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL are automatically finalised (➡ 84). After finalising, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot copy to finalised discs.) When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be set to FR. (However, if there is still not enough space after setting to FR mode, copy will not be performed.)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and

press [OK].

COPY Navigator

HDD

Rec time 0:52(SP)

RETURN

Total : 0

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004

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OPTION

Destination Capacity: 4310MB

Size: 0MB( 0%)

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

Page 01/01

Select

3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you

want to copy and press [OK].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [OK] to register. ≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

4 After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become playonly and you can no longer record or edit.

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

Copy starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ To stop copying (➡ 54)

∫ COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and

functions (➡ 54)

∫ To check the properties of a title and sort COPY

Navigator

1Press [3, 4] to select the title and press

[OPTION].

COPY Navigator

HDD

Rec time 0:52(SP)

Properties

RETURN

2Press [3, 4] to select “Properties” or “Sort”

and press [OK].

Properties:

The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are shown.

Sort: Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].

This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.) If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is cancelled.

[Note]

≥When copying titles in high speed mode to high speed recording

compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R 8X, +R 8X or +RW 4X, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal. If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (➡ 65).

≥If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title

at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them. To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and then copy the contents of the list (➡ 53).

Total : 0

001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008

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Sort

Destination Capacity: 4310MB

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Page 01/01

Size: 0MB( 0%)

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy

[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM]

You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.

Other video equipment

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

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

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

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

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

in the Setup menu (➡ 66).

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

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

≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” (➡ 65) is set to “On” and you

make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected

➡

in “Aspect for Recording” (

65) of the Setup menu.

About the aspect when recording a programme (➡ 8)

[Note]

If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the recording will start and the copying will stop.

Manual recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. ≥When recording bilingual programmes (➡ 8, Selecting Audio for

Recording)

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

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 72). This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

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

NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 43).

≥Check the time on the unit is correct.

1 While stopped

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

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

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

Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

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

≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 27), you can record the content of a

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

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

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

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

Preparation

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

equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left column). 2 Turn on the main unit and DV equipment. 3 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. 4 Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording

to start. ≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 72).

After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.

DV Auto Rec

DV unit is connected. Record from the DV unit?

Rec to HDD Rec to DVD Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

≥When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select

HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.

Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to HDD” or “Rec to DVD” and press [OK].

You can proceed to step 4.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec”

and press [OK].

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and

press [OK].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

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

be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.

≥

It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.

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

cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

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

input properly.

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

not be recorded.

≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.

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

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

Entering text

JKL

Enter Name

12345

ABC a

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GH I g

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Top Menu Preview

Chapter 1_

Chapter 1

VOL

STOP

PAG E

2 54 8 0

SKIP

PAU SE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

;

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a

3 Press [∫] (Set).

)

64 (44

To end partway

Press [RETURN]. Text is not added.

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

DELETE

∫

3,4,2,1

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]

You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters:

[HDD] [RAM] Characters

Title

Playlist 64

Album of still pictures 36 Disc ([RAM])64

Title name for timer recording

DELETE

STATUS

OPTION

character and press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥To delete a character

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.)

≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

1 Press [7] to move to the 7th

row.

2 Press [7] twice to highlight

“R”.

3 Press [OK].

≥To enter a space

Press [DELETE ¢] and press [OK].

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title view

screen and so on.

PQR

TUV

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Characters

Title 44

Disc 40

[SD] Characters

Album of still pictures 36

Broadcast Characters

Favourite group 1-4 14

[Note]

If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Title (timer recording)

Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 31.

Title

Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 44.

Playlist

Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 47.

Disc

Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a name for a disc” on page 60.

Album of still pictures

Select “Enter Album Name” in step 4 on page 48, “To edit the album”.

Favourite group 1-4

Press the “Red” button in step 2 right column on page 69, “To change the name of a group in the “Favourite” column”.

For your reference

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu after finalisation (➡ 62). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Top Menu Preview” window.

Copying from a video cassette recorder/Entering text

Name field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Name

Top Menu Preview

Delete



Set

SELECT

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DEF d

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Space

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My favorite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

02 Chapter 2

(

DVD

VOL

STOP

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

3 6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

3,4,2,1

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

Setting the protection

[RAM]

Preparation

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

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc

Protection” and press [OK].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

SELECT

The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is writeprotected.

RETURN

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete all titles

Format Disc

Remain

5:38 (EP)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]

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

Common procedures

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [OK].

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

30:00 SP

Remain

Timer Recording

G-Code Record

Advanced Copy

Playlists Flexible Rec

DV Auto Rec

Setup HDD Management

3 Press [3, 4] to select “HDD

Management”, “DVD Management” or “Card Management” and press [OK].

e.g., [RAM]

DVD Management

SELECT

≥When HDD has been selected, “Delete all titles” and

“Format HDD” are displayed.

≥When SD has been selected, “Format Card” only is

displayed.

DVD-RAM

RETURN

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete all titles

Format Disc

Remain

5:38 (EP)

Off

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Cartridge-protection

For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge

≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position,

play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

PROTECT

[SD] Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.

LOCK

Providing a name for a disc

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

You can provide a name for each disc.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ above).

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Name”

and press [OK].

(➡ 59, Entering text)

≥The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window. ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalised disc, the name is

displayed on the Top Menu.

≥[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other

equipment.

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

Documentary

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Remain

5:38

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles

[HDD] [RAM]

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 60).

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all

titles” and press [OK].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [OK].

A message appears when finished.

7 Press [OK].

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 60).

[Note]

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc or

card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Format HDD”,

“Format Disc” or “Format Card” and press [OK].

HDD, disc and card management

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

[Note]

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be

restored. Make certain before proceeding.

≥Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted. ≥Still picture data (JPEG) or computer data cannot be deleted. ≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [OK].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

[Note]

≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may

take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.

This can render the disc or the card unusable.

7 Press [OK].

[Note]

≥When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not

be possible to use it on any other equipment.

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed on the disc. ≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.

To stop formatting [RAM] Press [RETURN]. ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc

must be reformatted if you do this.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

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HDD, disc and card management

Refer to the control reference on page 60.

Selecting the background style—Top Menu

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-

Video top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ([+RW]).

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”

and press [OK].

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

background and press [OK].

Top Menu List

Display after finalising

Thumbnail (Still picture)

≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (➡ 45,

Change Thumbnail)

7 8

Title Name

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first—Auto-Play Select

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play

Select” and press [OK].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or

“Title 1” and press [OK].

Top Menu: The top menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the

top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ above)

before finalising the disc.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalise” and

press [OK].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [OK].

A message appears when finalising is finished.

[Note]

≥You cannot cancel finalising. ≥Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.

([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Finalising takes up to 60 minutes.)

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.

This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [OK].

[Note]

When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).

After finalising ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you

can no longer record or edit.

≥[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting

(➡ 61) although it becomes play-only after finalising.

≥When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated. ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-

≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles and

Recording/Editing/Entering name ≤ –

Play on other players – ≤

≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s

equipment.

≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than

this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.

≥Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players

due to the condition of the recording.

minute) –the titles were directly recorded to the disc. –the titles were copied using any mode other than the high

chapters during play.

chapters, if

speed mode (excluding [-R]DL] [+R]DL]).

This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.

Before

finalising

After

finalising

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu

[+RW]

+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ left column) before creating top menu.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Create Top

Menu” and press [OK].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [OK].

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating. Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

7 Press [OK].

[Note]

≥You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the

created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

FUNCTION MENU window

By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

3,4,2,1

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

2 54 8 0

SELECT

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

VOL

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

RETURN

Remain

70:00 SP

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

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

press [OK].

≥If you select “To Others” and press [OK], the following screen

appears. Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [OK].

≥If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous

screen.

To exit the FUNCTION MENU window

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

Child Lock

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote

HDD, disc and card management/FUNCTION MENU window/Child Lock

control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.

To cancel the Child Lock

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAG E

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

DISPLAY

disappears.

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Changing the unit’s settings

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

“Red”

“Green”

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

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

< OPEN/CLOSE

VOL

PAG E

EXIT

RETURN

REC

∫

W X

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

“Blue” “Yellow”

OPEN/CLOSE

Common procedures

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 the tab and

press [1].

Tab s

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture Sound

Display Connection

Others

Menus Options

Comb Filter Still Mode Seamless Play

SELECT

TAB

Automatic

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and

press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the option and

press [OK].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Summary of settings

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Tuning

Edit Favourites (➡ 69) You can edit terrestrial digital or analogue channels into different

four categories.

Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 72) You can restart the channel settings for terrestrial digital and

analogue channels.

Settings for Digital Services

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

DVB Manual Tuning (➡ 70) You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto Setup could

not complete successfully.

Add New DVB Services (➡ 69) You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to

receive.

Signal Condition (➡ 70) You can check the condition of digital broadcast signals.

Settings for Analogue Services

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Manual Tuning (➡ 71) You can delete channels and set analogue channel details.

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Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Disc

Settings for Playback

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password.

Soundtrack Choose the language for audio, subtitle and

Subtitle ≥Automatic

Menus ≥English

Settings for Recording

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (➡ 25, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying. ≥When recording or copying to the HDD or DVD-RAM with

“Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off”, programme will be recorded in the original aspect ratio.

Rec for High Speed Copy

You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using high speed mode. However, screen size, etc. is restricted (➡ right). We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme. This setting is effective when recording from a television programme or external equipment (including DV equipment), or when copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.

DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Select the speed of high-speed copying (When using highspeed copy compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R, +R 8X or +RW 4X discs).

disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite

any changes you make here.

≥Enter a code (➡ 73) with the numbered

buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen (➡ 35).

≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. ≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password

≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

≥English ≥Spanish ≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥English ≥German ≥French ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥EP (6 Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

≥EP (8 Hours)

The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

≥Automatic

≥16:9 ≥4:3

≥In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”,

recordings will be made or copied in 4:3. –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is set to “EP” or

–When recording or copying to a +R, +R DL and +RW.

≥On

≥Off (➡ 26) ≥Maximum

≥Normal (Silent):

Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by this unit is less than “Maximum”, however the time required for copying will double (approximately).

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

≥German ≥French ≥Italian

: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not

available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

Changing the unit’s settings

≥German ≥French ≥Italian

disc.

:You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

: The programme will be recorded in the original

aspect used when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.).

“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

: You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press [2, 1] to

select “Yes” and press [OK]. ≥The following restrictions are applied to recorded titles.

–Recordings are made using the aspect ratio set in

“Aspect for Recording” (➡ above).

–Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual

Audio Selection” (➡ 66).

≥You are no longer able to switch the audio when watching

a programme on an input channel on the TV connected to this unit.

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(continued)

Refer to the control reference on page 64.

Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Picture

Sound

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 72).

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (➡ 84, Frames and fields).

Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.

Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Bilingual Audio Selection

(Analogue broadcast only) Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. –“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. –Recording or copying sound in LPCM (➡ below, “Audio Mode

for XP Recording”).

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡ 16). ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. ≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the

settings across if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal.

DTS ≥Bitstream

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels.

[Note]

Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital recording.

≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. ≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.

≥Automatic ≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

≥On

≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played

≥On ≥Off

≥M1 ≥M2

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment. When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (➡ below).

≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose

≥Off

≥Bitstream

≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby

≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS

(The picture is coarser.)

clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does

not work when there are several audio types included on the playlist and when using Quick View (Play x1.3). Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.

accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when

the connected equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

Digital logo.

: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS

logo.

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MPEG ≥Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in

MPEG decoder.

: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG

≥PCM

decoder.

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.

Audio Mode for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ 58).

≥Dolby Digital ≥LPCM (➡ 85)

–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than

that of normal XP mode recordings.

–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you

selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

–When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of

audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).

≥Stereo 1 ≥Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)

≥Mix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).

(➡ 84)

: Records audio (L1, R1).

subsequent to original recording.

Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Display

Connection

On-Screen Messages

Choose the approximate time until the digital channel information screen (➡ 23) disappears automatically. The length of time the control panel (➡ 19) is displayed can also be changed, but “Off” does not work.

Grey Background

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey background when tuner reception is weak.

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save” (➡ 68) to “On”.

New Service Message (➡ 23)

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 categories are deleted. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.).

TV Aspect (➡ 20) Set to match the type of

television connected.

Progressive (➡ 21)

This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”.

TV System (➡ 72) ≥PA L ≥NTSC HDMI Settings

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

HDMI Video Format

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.

Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title when connected with an HDMI cable, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen television.

≥Off: The digital channel information is not displayed. ≥3 sec. ≥5 sec.

≥On ≥Off

≥Bright ≥Automatic: The display turns dark during play and disappears

≥Automatic ≥Off: The service messages are not shown.

≥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 (➡ 85).

≥Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 85).

≥On ≥Off

≥576i/480i ≥576p/480p ≥720p ≥1080i ≥1080p: When setting video output to “1080p”, we

≥Automatic

: Picture output expands left or right.

≥4:3

≥16:9: Picture is output as original aspect with

≥Dim

when the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily if a button is pressed. While using this mode, the standby power consumption can be reduced.

recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 meters or less in length to prevent video distortion. To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV.

: Automatically selects the output resolution best

suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/480p or 576i/480i).

side panels.

≥7 sec. ≥10 sec.

Changing the unit’s settings

Digital Audio Output ≥HDMI and Optical

VIERA Link

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.

AV1 O u tput

Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). Set according to the terminal of the connected TV.

≥If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select

“RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”.

AV2 I n put

This setting is according to the output signal of the connected

Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings.

equipment.

≥Optical Only: Select when this unit is connected to an amplifier

≥On ≥Off: Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.

≥Video (with component)

Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.

≥S Video (with component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video signal.

≥RGB 1 (without component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal. If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB signal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch to display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.

≥RGB 2 (without component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal. If you would like to switch to display the picture from the unit only when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.

≥Video ≥S Video

with an optical digital audio cable and connected to a TV with an HDMI cable and you want to enjoy the highest quality of audio from discs (➡ 16).

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(continued)

Refer to the control reference on page 64.

Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Others

Remote Control (➡ 22) ≥DVD 1 ≥DV D 2 ≥DVD 3 Clock (➡ 73) Power Save

≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.

–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡ 67). –The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically

turned to “Off”.)

≥If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically

turned to “Off”.

Quick Start

The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start recording as quick as approx. 1 second can start recording soon after deciding you want to record something.

Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

≥If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to

“Off”.

≥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.

DivX Registration ≥You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX

System Update

In order to update this unit’s software, the EPG download, and to support system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

EPG Download in Standby ≥On

Software Update in Standby ≥On

EPG/Software search period

Selects the time to automatically perform EPG download and updates when the unit is set to standby mode. This can only be set when “EPG Download in Standby” and “Software Update in Standby” is set to “On”. ≥If there is a programmed recording set for the time you have

selected, the programmed recording will be given priority.

Software Update Search Now

Start the search for new software manually. A new software version is announced by a message. Do not turn your unit off during the update. This could result in the loss of data. A message shows that the update has finished. If a new software version is not going to be broadcast for the next few days, a corresponding message also appears.

Initialize

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, time zone settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

after turning it on. You

≥On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned to

standby (➡ 86).

≥Off

≥On ≥Off: Standby power consumption is less than when this is set

≥Update data and EPG download information is sent by an

≥An update will take approximately 60 minutes. While the update

≥An EPG download will take approximately 60 minutes. While

≥Off

≥Off ≥Automatic

≥02:00–06:00 ≥06:00–10:00 ≥10:00–14:00 ≥14:00–18:00 ≥18:00–22:00 ≥22:00–02:00

≥If applicable update data is found, press [2, 1] to select “Yes”

≥Ye s ≥No

to “On”.

Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (➡ 39).

unscheduled digital broadcast. In order to receive these updates, you must be able to receive digital broadcasts.

is in progress, “SW-DL” appears on the unit’s display. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit.

the EPG download is in progress, “GUIDE” appears on the unit’s display. The EPG download can be interrupted by switching on the unit, since the download will continue in the background.

: When you set this unit to standby mode, EPG data is

downloaded automatically.

: When you set this unit to standby mode, software updates

are downloaded automatically.

: The unit will give priority to searching for EPG

download and update data at midnight.

and press [OK].

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Tuning

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 “Tuning” and

press [1].

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others

Edit Favourites

You can create four groups of channels for making viewing and recording easier. Editing these groups does not affect the channel setting itself. ≥Timer recording may not work correctly if you edit the groups

during timer recording standby.

After performing steps 1–4

Edit Favourites Auto-Setup Restart Settings for Digital Services

Settings for Analogue Services

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Edit

Favourites” and press [OK].

6 Press the “Green” button to select the

group.

Edit Favourites

All Services

2A ABC

20A ABC HDTV

Favourite Select

SELECT

RETURN

∫ To add channels to a group

After performing steps 1–6

1 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “All

Services” column and press the “Yellow” button.

≥Repeat this step to add other channels. ≥Press the “Blue” button to add all the available channels to the

group. (Only when no channels have been added to the group.)

2 Press [OK] to save the group.

∫ To change the order of channels of a group

After performing steps 1–6

1 Press [1]

2 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the

“Favourite” column to move and press the “Green” button.

3 Press [3, 4] to select the new position of the

channel and press the “Green” button.

≥Repeat the steps 2 – 3 to move other channels.

4 Press [OK] to save the group.

Favourites 1

Add AllAdd

Page +

Page -

∫ To delete channels on a group

After performing steps 1–6

1 Press [1]

2 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the

“Favourite” column and press the “Yellow” button.

≥Repeat this step to delete other channels. ≥Press the “Blue” button to delete all the channels from the

group.

3 Press [OK] to save the group.

Deleting a channel from a group does not affect the channel itself. You can still select the channel from the “All Services” group.

∫ To change the name of a group in the

“Favourite” column

After performing steps 1–6

1 Press [1]

2 Press the “Red” button.

(➡ 59, Entering text)

When the station name of the “All Services” column is highlighted

To browse through the list

Press [WXCH].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Add New DVB Services

You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to receive.

After performing steps 1–4

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Digital Services” and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Add New DVB

Services” and press [OK].

The unit starts searching for newly available terrestrial digital channels. This takes about 5 minutes.

Add New DVB Services

Please wait! Ch 6 69

Prog. QualityChannel Service Name Net ID TS ID

RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

A message is displayed when the search is finished. “No new services found.” is displayed when no new services can be found.

7 Press [OK] to save the newly found

channels.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN]. The channels found before stopping are not saved.

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Changing the unit’s settings

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference on page 64.

Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal.

When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be selected:

1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen. 2 Press [WXCH] to select a digital channel. “D” appears on the

unit’s display.

3 Display the Setup menu again (➡ 69).

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Digital Services” and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Signal

Condition” and press [OK].

The quality and strength of the signal are shown. Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

2 ABC 2W DVB CH30

Signal Quality 010

Signal Strength 010

RETURN

Signal Quality

Below 2 (display red): The signal quality is so poor that there may

be interference in the pictures and sound.

2–5 (display orange): The signal quality is basically adequate, but

brief interference in the pictures and sound is possible in isolated case.

Over 5 (display green): Optimum picture and sound quality.

Signal Strength

The display for signal strength is grey. “0” means signal strength 0%, “10” means signal strength 100%. If the signal is too strong, the display will change from grey to red. Reduce the signal amplification at your aerial. ≥When the signal is weak:

–adjust the position and direction of the aerial. –adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning” in the Setup

menu (➡ right).

–check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

broadcasting.

CH + CH –

DVB Manual Tuning

You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto Setup could not complete successfully.

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Digital Services” and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Manual

Tuning” and press [OK].

DVB Manual Tuning

Channel System

Frequency

Signal Quality Signal Strength Prog. QualityChannel Service Name Net ID TS ID

START SCAN OFFSET

CHANNEL

RETURN

Australia

DVB CH24 010 010

498,0

MHz

7 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

you want to set.

8 Press [2, 1] to adjust the frequency.

≥The frequency rises and falls in steps of 0.5 MHz. ≥Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and

signal quality displays. [Refer to “Signal Condition” (➡ left) for signal quality and signal strength.]

9 Press [OK] to start scan.

The set channel is displayed in the table.

10 Press [EXIT] and press [WXCH] to

check that applicable channels have been selected.

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

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Analogue Manual Tuning

You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel details.

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Analogue Services” and press [OK].

6 While “Manual Tuning” is highlighted,

and press [OK].

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

1 ARD 4 2 ZDF 3 N3 4 HR3 5 BR3 10 6

SELECT

RETURN

Delete

To delete a programme position

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press the “Red” button.

∫ To change the tuning settings for individual

programme position

Pos

Name

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Changing the unit’s settings

7 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]

to select a programme position and press [OK].

Manual Tuning

SELECT

RETURN

RETURN : leave

Pos Name Channel Fine Tuning Mono

ARD

Auto

Off

Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].

Pos Programme position in the table

(You cannot change the programme position.)

Name To enter or change the name of a TV station

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [OK]. If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between “Z” and “¢”.

Channel To enter newly available TV stations or change

the channel number of an already tuned TV station

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter the channel number of the desired TV station. Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned. After the desired TV station is tuned, press [OK].

Fine Tuning To obtain the best tuning condition

Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition and press [OK]. ≥Press [1] to return to “Auto”.

Mono To select the type of sound to be recorded

Press [3, 4] to select “On” if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if you want to record the normal (mono) sound during a stereo or bilingual broadcast, and press [OK].

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference on page 64.

Auto-Setup Restart

You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital and analogue channels if set up (➡ 20) fails for some reason. However, if you perform “Auto-Setup Restart”, the order of analogue channels will change.

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup

Restart” and press [OK].

The confirmation screen appears.

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup. When the unit is on and stopped,

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Auto-Setup screen appears.

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

TV System

Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD.

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 “Connection”

and press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”

and press [OK].

SELECT

TV System

PAL

NTSC

RETURN

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture Sound

Display

Connection

Others

List of TV Reception Channels

Tuner

System

PAL–B

DVB–T

Channel

Coverage

Australia

Analogue

Australia

Digital

VHF UHF CATV

0–12 28–69

6–12 27–69 –

45 MHz to

470 MHz

6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system

and press [OK].

≥PAL (factory preset)

–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system

television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL

60.

–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from

other equipment.

–[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the

HDD.

≥NTSC

–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television

programmes cannot be recorded properly.

–Select to record NTSC input from other equipment. –[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on

the HDD.

7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

∫ To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)

While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit simultaneously for 5 or more seconds.

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[Note]

≥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.)

≥If “NTSC” has been selected, the TV Guide system cannot be

used.

Clock Settings

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However, if the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below. In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.

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 “Clock” and press [OK].

e.g., This screen appears

while receiving a digital broadcast.

CHANGE

RETURN

Clock

Automatic Time Zone

Off

Time

: 45 : 39

Please set the clock.

SELECT

OK: access RETURN: leave

Date

Queensland

. 12

2007

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” of “Automatic” and press [OK]. 7 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change.

The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

8 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

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

The clock starts.

Changing the unit’s settings

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

∫ To change the time zone

1 Press [3, 4] to set “Automatic” to “On” and press [OK] in step 6. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the correct time zone and press [OK].

Auto clock setting starts. This takes a few minutes. “Automatic clock setting completed.” screen is displayed.

3 Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.

Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577

Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073

6678

French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185

Rhaeto-Romance:

8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471

Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

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Messages

On the television Page

Authorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different

registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX)

Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected.

Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in Setup.

Cannot record to the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 10

Unable to format.

Cannot play on this unit. ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.

Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.

Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded.

No Disc ≥The disc may be upside down. —

No folders. ≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. 7, 37

No SD CARD No valid SD card.

Not enough space in the copy destination.

≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of program has been exceeded.

≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV

system currently selected on the unit. Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.

≥Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.

[Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]

≥Use a new disc.

≥The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already

inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.

≥The format of the card inserted is incomplete.

≥Create space by deleting any unnecessary items.

38, 39

— — 25

37 13

45, 50,

—

45, 49, 50, 61

≥Delete one or more items registered on the copy list to ensure that the “Destination

Capacity” is not exceeded.

This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalised DVD-

This disc is not formatted properly. Format it using DVD Management in FUNCTION MENU.

Not enough space on HDD. Space of 4 hours (in SP mode) is necessary.

Maximum number of titles is recorded on HDD. Please delete unnecessary titles.

Rental Expired. ≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX) 39

R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +RW.

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. ≥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.

≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] It is not possible to copy when there is not enough free space on the HDD

or when the total number of the recorded titles on the HDD and the titles to be copied are greater than 500. Delete unwanted titles from the HDD.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

54, 57

4–5

61 —

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On the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

DVD 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

Page

HARD ERR

≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. —

GUIDE ≥TV Guide data is being downloaded. 68

NoERAS ≥You cannot delete items on this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

NoREAD ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

≥This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

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

NoWRIT ≥You cannot write to this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

PLEASE WAIT

≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying

out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

PROG FULL

SP 35:50 LP 151h

“SP”, “LP” and the numbers are examples.

≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. 33

≥Available space on the HDD or disc.

The example “SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP 151h” is displayed when over 100 hours are available. “SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151 hours”.

SW-DL ≥The unit is performing a software update. 68

UNFORMAT

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment. Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.

UNSUPPORT

≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 4–6

F74 ≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.

Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

F75 ≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction.

Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

U59 ≥The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

U61 ≥(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or

copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display disappears you can use the unit again.

U72 U73

≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.

–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. –The HDMI cable is too long. Please use a cable 5.0 meters or less. –The HDMI cable is damaged.

U76 ≥HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does not support copyright

protection.

U80 U81

≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now

press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

U99

U88 ≥(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while

recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display disappears you can use the unit again.

H or F ≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s

condition.)

≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the

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1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.) If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

X HOLD ≥The Child Lock function is activated.

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

The message are alternately displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

Set up Page

Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts?

Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts?

What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?

Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit?

The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which terminal should I connect with?

Is my television progressive output compatible?

Disc

Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs bought in another country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?

Please tell me about disc compatibility with this unit.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.

Recording

Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit be played on other equipment?

Can I record digital audio signals using this unit?

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment?

(Analogue broadcast only) Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during recording?

Can I high speed copy to a disc? ≥Yes, you can. (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before recording the

≥You can use your current aerial. However, depending on the area where you live, a new

aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer. For more information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

≥No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts. —

≥You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must

connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 16, 17

≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal. If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video. If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include “4” or “ALL”.

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to a standard.

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).

≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG).

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording

is usually not possible.

≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

≥If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment. ≥You cannot record digital signals from other equipment. The digital audio terminals on this

unit are for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu. –PCM Down Conversion: On –Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥You cannot record MP3 signals. ≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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

≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before

recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.

programme.) Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

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TV Guide Page

Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system?

Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satellite receiver or a Set Top Box?

What happens when I unplug my unit from the household mains socket?

≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording

menu.

≥No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with satellite receivers or Set

Top Boxes, please use your unit’s manual timer programming.

≥The TV Guide system data will not be updated. If the unit is disconnected from the

household mains socket for a longer period of time, then the TV Guide data is lost. Make sure that the time is set correctly again.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcasting

breaks.

≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into energy save mode, or

operations are slow to respond in energy save mode.

Power Page

No power.

The unit does not turn on pressing [Í DVD].

The unit switches to standby mode.

The power is turned off automatically.

Displays

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 67

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up. The displayed time of this unit is different from the actual recording time or MP3 recording time.

Compared to the actual recorded time, the elapsed time displayed is less. (Only when recording in NTSC)

“U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected.

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. 14, 15

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. —

≥If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit

will be automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to standby mode.

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≥Times shown may disagree with actual times. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the

last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no

increase in disc space.

≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,

DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly. ≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

≥The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

2 While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for

about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.

≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a

Panasonic disc.)

≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the energy save

mode (➡ 9), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

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Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

The digital channel information or control panel does not appear.

The grey background does not appear.

Picture does not appear during timer recording.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong.

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

≥Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) that the “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu will

be displayed.

≥The digital channel information will not appear during playback or recording. ≥Analogue broadcasts do not support the digital channel information. ≥The control panel is only displayed when connected to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2” function.

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≥Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer

recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu. ≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu. ≥By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be

made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.

≥Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “4:3”.

It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.

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Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically.

There is a lot of after-image when playing video.

When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Picture menu in the onscreen menus.

The images from this unit do not appear on the television.

Picture is distorted.

The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly.

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

–[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or

longer)” recording mode. –If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW. –If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.

When you want to record 16:9 programme in the same aspect, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “16:9”.

–By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be

made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording. It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.

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≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method

or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

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≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal,

S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. ≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.

Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.

≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While

stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

≥When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this unit’s TV

system.

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

Reduce the number of connected devices.

≥You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weather

conditions.

≥The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in

the following situations: –between titles recorded with different recording modes. –between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios. –between scenes recorded with different resolutions. –between playlist chapters.

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No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

amplifier if you have connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. –When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX) ≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

Reduce the number of connected devices.

≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT

terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to

“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.

≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected

with an HDMI cable.

≥If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you

can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast. If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the

disc tray while DVD drive is selected. –When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”. –When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”.)

≥The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch

the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.

≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

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Operation Page

Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work.

≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

code.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

control.

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

operation.

≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. ≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

exposure.

≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. ≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries. ≥The child lock function is activated.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

HDD activation is slow. ≥The HDD is in energy save mode. 9 Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit is recording.

Cannot tune channels. ≥Check the connections. 14–15 Startup is slow. ≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows:

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

dealer.

≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main

unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer. If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock function.

≥Startup takes time in the following situations:

–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted. –The clock is not set. –Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected. –When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

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Recording, timer recording and copying Page

Cannot record. Cannot copy.

Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded or copied.

Cannot record from external equipment.

Timer recording does not work properly.

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.

The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. disc using the high speed mode.

When copying, it takes a long time even when high speed mode is selected.

An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVD-R, etc.

The DV automatic recording function does not work.

≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

unit can record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

Management.

≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). ≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached

its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the

HDD and then copy. –If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a

blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode recording is necessary).

–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.

≥You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. However, you can record and copy again if

you format DVD-RW.

≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and

+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit

may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.

≥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.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

≥Some digital broadcasts are copyright protected with “One time only recording”. This type of

programme can only be recorded or copied to the HDD or a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.

≥Check that the connection is correct. ≥Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

programme.

≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording

list is not on.)

≥Set the clock.

≥Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

recording drive.

≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,

you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly. 31

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.

≥You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer

any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.

≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu. (The

default setting is “On”.)

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode, you cannot

perform high-speed copy.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD Recorders with “Rec for High

Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.

≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the disc.

≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. ≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic

DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.

≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem.

≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

equipment settings.

≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television. ≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

equipment are not successive.

≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly. ≥The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.

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Play Page

Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

DVD-Video is not played. ≥You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. — You have forgotten your ratings

password. You want to cancel the ratings level.

Quick View does not work. ≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

The resume play function does not work.

The Video CD picture does not display properly.

Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. does not work.

It takes time before play starts. ≥This is normal on DivX video. (DivX) — Picture stops. ≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX) — Cannot see the beginning of the

title played.

Edit

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting a title.

Cannot edit. ≥You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.

Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Cannot create chapters.

Cannot mark the start point or the end point during “Partial Delete” operation.

Cannot delete chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 45 Cannot create a playlist. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

Still pictures

Cannot display Direct Navigator screen.

Cannot edit or format a card. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message

The contents of the card cannot be read.

Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥The disc is dirty. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM

using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD

players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hours)” mode.

≥You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording. ≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)

≥This occurs between playlist chapters. ≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high speed mode.

≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View. ≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] 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.

≥Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. ≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.

≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on

some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.

≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE

SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. ≥Memorized positions are cancelled when

–press [∫] several times. –open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]). –[SD] [CD] [VCD] turn off the power. –if a recording or timer recording was executed.

≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.

When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during search.

≥ ≥These functions do not work with finalised discs.

≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title

recorded on the disc.

≥(If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)

When [1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit’s remote control, you may not be able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [:], return to the beginning of the title.

≥Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL. ≥Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.

Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.

≥You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit. ≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the

disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures. ≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

them individually.

≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy. —

sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)

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. The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this unit.

≥ ≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again. ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB. ≥This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD Card.

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.

When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or card.

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The TV Guide System does not receive any data.

“No Data” is displayed for some or all stations.

The TV Guide information is not displayed properly.

The TV Guide data transfer was interrupted.

The TV Guide data is not updated.

Digital broadcast

Digital broadcasts cannot be received.

After DVB Auto-Setup only some or no DVB channels are found.

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels, “No Signal” message is displayed.

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels.

VIERA Link

VIERA Link doesn’t work. ≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when

To reset this unit

To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset

To reset the ratings level settings

To restore the unit if it freezes due to one of the safety devices being activated

Other

After performing an update, you can no longer receive broadcasts.

≥Check whether the clock is properly set. ≥If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide system may not be

able to receive any data.

≥Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system. ≥Analogue broadcasts are not supported by the TV Guide system. ≥Programme the Timer recording manually or via G-

≥There was a programme change.

Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide system provider or station provider.

≥Programme information about analogue broadcasts is not displayed. ≥The TV Guide system shows the data that was received up to the interruption.

≥The programme information may be incomplete. ≥Make sure that the time is set correctly.

≥Check whether “Off” is set under “EPG Download in Standby” and change the setting in the

Setup menu.

≥Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. ≥The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial

may have changed due to strong winds or vibration. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer. For more information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

≥Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.

For more information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

≥Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

Use the included RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 1, Connections “A” or “B”. For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1. If you live within 5-10 km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF/UHF aerial should be adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF aerials provide superior reception performance.

≥If you live in a unit or apartment, check to ensure the Master Antenna TV (MATV) system is

designed for analogue and DVB-T reception. Please consult your body corporate. For more information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

≥Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or

constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

≥Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

≥Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches,

fridges etc. may cause picture break up and/or audio distortion. Use a high quality quad shielded coaxial cable fly lead between this unit and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

≥When “No Signal” message is displayed, check aerial connection. ≥Adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning” in the Setup menu.

≥Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain

with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

≥Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, or a passing

vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

the power for the main unit is set to On.

≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. ≥Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device. ≥If the connection for the equipment connected with HDMI was changed, or if there was a

power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket, “HDAVI Control” may not work. In this case, perform the following operations. 1 When the HDMI cable is connected to all equipment with the power on, turn the TV

(VIERA) on again.

2 Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function to off, and then set to on

again. (For more information, see the VIERA operating instructions.)

3 Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this unit’s screen is

displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.

≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings

level, ratings password and clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the tuning

settings, clock settings, time zone settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

≥Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Auto-Setup screen appears. All

the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

≥While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and

hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.) —

≥Depending on the content of the update, some settings may have returned to the preset

values. Fix the settings again.

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Glossary

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

DivX

DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

Drive

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc (DVD) and SD Card (SD). These perform the reading and writing of data.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames

per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well.) Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PAL discs) or

30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programmes or animation.

Finalise

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalise DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this unit. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalised DVD-RW can be formatted for recording again.

Folder

This is a place on the hard disk, disc or SD Card where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) and MPEG2 are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), +RW, SD Cards and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on this unit. Formatting permanently deletes all contents.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

Frame Field Field

≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but

picture quality is generally better.

≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but

there is no blurring.

HDD (Hard disk drive)

This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports highdefinition video output [720p (750p), 1080i (1125i), 1080p (1125p)] from HDMI AV OUT terminals. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television is required.

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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)

A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2. SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills

the screen.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom

of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. (This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.

Protection

You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.

RGB

This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Signal Quality

This is the guide for checking the aerial direction. The numbered values displayed do not indicate the strength of the signal, but the quality of the signal (the signal to noise ratio, or “S/N”). The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list.

1080i

In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass every 1/50

of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i (1125i) more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i (525i), the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

1080p

In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the same time every 1/50

of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

720p

In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same time every 1/50

of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

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Specifications

Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format

DVD-R : DVD-Video format

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format

DVD-RW : DVD-Video format

+R DL (Double Layer)

+RW

Recordable discs

DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),

2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)

DVD-R: 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),

1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R DL: 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),

2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

+R: 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),

2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2.4-16X SPEED (Ver. 1.3) +R DL: 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) +RW: 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

Recording time Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)

XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours

LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours

[EX77]

Maximum Approx. 284 hours with 160 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)

XP: Approx. 36 hours, SP: Approx. 70 hours

LP: Approx. 138 hours, EP: Approx. 212 hours/284 hours

[EX87]

Maximum Approx. 443 hours with 250 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)

XP: Approx. 55 hours, SP: Approx. 111 hours

LP: Approx. 222 hours, EP: Approx. 333 hours/443 hours

Playable discs

DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format

DVD-R : DVD-Video format, DivX

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format, DivX

DVD-RW : DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format

+R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW

DVD-Video, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD,

CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG, DivX)

Internal HDD capacity [EX77] 160 GB

[EX87] 250 GB

Optical pick-up System with 1 lens, 2 integration units

(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER specification

Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)

Wave length: (CD) 780 nm wave length, (DVD) 662 nm wave length Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Audio

Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode) Audio in: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) Input level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Input impedance: More than 10 k≠ Audio out: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack) Output level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Output impedance: Less than 1 k≠ Digital audio out:

Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

Video

Video system: PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields

Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

RGB out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination

Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

R: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

DV input IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc HDMI Output 19 pin type A: 1 pc

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

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Television system

Tuner system Channel coverage

PA L- B Australia

VHF: 0 to 12 UHF: 28 to 69 CATV: 45 MHz to 470 MHz

DVB-T Australia

VHF: 6 to 12 UHF: 27 to 69

RF converter output: Not provided

SD Card

Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc

Compatible media: SD Memory Card

Format: FAT 12, FAT 16

(In case of SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard)

FAT 3 2

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, SDHC Memory Card§3,

MultiMediaCard

(In case of SDHC Memory Card)

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Still picture (JPEG)

Image file format:

JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),

sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

Number of pixels: Between 34 a 34 and 6144 a 4096 Thawing time: Approx. 1.9 sec (6 M pixels, JPEG)

Video (SD Video)

Codec: MPEG 2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile) File Format: SD-Video format conforming Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible.

Others

Region code: #4 Operating temperature: 5 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Power supply: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: [EX77] Approx. 35 W [EX87] Approx. 36 W Dimensions (WkDkH): 430 mmk329 mmk59 mm Mass: Approx. 4.2 kg

Power consumption in standby mode:

Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)

[EX77] Approx. 16 W (Quick Start mode) [EX87] Approx. 17 W (Quick Start mode)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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It is compatible to a DVD-Video format after finalised.

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Includes miniSD cards. (A miniSD adaptor needs to be inserted.)

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Class is not supported.

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Long file name is unsupported.

≥Useable capacity will be less (SD Card).

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Volt age

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric

shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Specifications/Safety precautions

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

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

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

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

Official DivX® Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX playback of DivX DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

media files.

video (including DivX®6) with standard

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Index

Adjust the audio quality

(Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjust the picture quality

(Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Album

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Audio

Digital broadcast

(DVB Multi Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

AV2 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Channel

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69–71

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 44

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Cleaning

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Connection

Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Amplifier, system component . . . . . . . . 16

DV input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–17

Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Copy

SD Card (SD Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Title/Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 45

Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Delete

Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

All titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 47

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Digital Audio Output settings . . . . 66, 67

Digital broadcast

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

DVB Multi Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

New service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 67

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Signal Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

System Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . 34, 40, 44, 48

Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Display

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

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

Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–39, 84

DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Edit

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enabling discs to be played on other

equipment—Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Encrypted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 62, 84

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

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 61, 84

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . 25

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

CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

G-

GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

HDAVI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19, 67

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 67, 84

High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 65

Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 85

Language

Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 65

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 65

LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 85

Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Mode

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 39

Name

Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 45

New service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 67

Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 66

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 43, 85

Properties

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Protection

Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ratings level settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 65

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

DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–33

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

Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13

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

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Signal Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 27

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Still picture

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Subtitle

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Switch the audio/subtitles on the disc

(Disc menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

System Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–33

Tuning

Analogue broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Digital broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

TV Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19, 67

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