Panasonic DMR-EX79 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX79

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

2 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.

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

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

TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does not support analogue broadcasts.

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

No. 5966

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

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CAUTION!

(Inside of product)

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

WARNING:

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

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

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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.

-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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WARNING

THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1968 DOES NOT PERMIT THE UNRESTRICTED USE OF THIS RECORDER TO COPY FILMS, SOUND RECORDINGS OR BROADCASTS TO ANY RECORDING MEDIA. THE ACT ONLY PERMITS TO COPY BROADCASTS FOR PRIVATE AND DOMESTIC PURPOSES IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES. PANASONIC DOES NOT AUTHORISE ANY USE OF THIS RECORDER IN ANY WAY WHICH MAY AMOUNT TO A BREACH OF ANY LAW OR THE RIGHTS OF ANY OWNER OF COPYRIGHT IN FILM OR BROADCAST.

Table of contents

Getting started

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Quick Start Guide

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Easy access to various functions —

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

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

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

USB memory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Regarding DivX

files, Music files and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Media handling (Disc/USB memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Basic operations

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . .14

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Advanced operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Advanced timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings

(Analogue broadcast only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 24

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or

category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Searching for the programme in the TV Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—

DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To edit the group of titles [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG). . . .30

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing DivX video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

To play music CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

FUNCTION MENU Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

To pause the TV programme you are watching—

Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing still pictures and music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying SD Video from a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying still pictures on the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying music from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying music from a USB memory or

CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

To update the Gracenote

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting menus

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 54

HDD and disc management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Deleting all the contents — Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Selecting the background style— Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first—

Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 58

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO

terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting a television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Panasonic Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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

Getting startedQuick Start

Basic

Advanced

EditingSetting menusReference Copying

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Guide

operations

Included accessories

Getting started

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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

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(N2QAYB000343)

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

∏ ∏ ∏ ∏

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

The remote control information

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/Video cable

∫ Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

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

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

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

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

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

Remote control operations (> 6)

∫ Use

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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.

Volta ge

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.

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

This unit

VCR

DO NOT

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

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

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

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

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or copying. It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

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

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

≥When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫ Setup precautions

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

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

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

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation

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

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

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

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

the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc. – When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. – During the rainy season.

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

∫ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording. If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

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

∫ While operating

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

may become damaged.)

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

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

∫ When moving the unit

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

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

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∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner (not included) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

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

Note

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

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

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

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Control reference guide

Quick Start Guide

Recording indicator Playback

indicator

Recording/Playback indicator

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

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

 

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  



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DRIVE SELECT

2 54 8

DELETE

SKIP

PAU SE

STOP

STAT US

OPTION

CREATE

DISPLAY

AUDIO

REC

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODE PROG/CHECK

VOL

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

EXIT

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1 Turn the unit on (> 9) 2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] (> 15, 16)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (> 18, 25, 43)

5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show digital channel information (> 14)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (> 26)/Show status messages (> 55)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 28) 8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 29, 38) 9 Show OPTION menu (> 27, 38)

– for playing or editing titles and still pictures, etc. – for searching for programmes

: Select audio (For playback and analogue broadcast) (> 28) ; Colour buttons

– for TV Guide operations (> 26) – for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (> 29, 32, 34) – for switching VIDEO/Playlists (> 47) – for deactivating timer programme (> 24) – for tuning settings (> 59)

< Show on-screen menu (> 54)

Menu for disc playback and changing DVB multi audio etc.

= Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (> 16) ≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (> 16)

> Transmit the remote control signal ? Television operations (> 65) @ Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system

(> 16, 26)

A Select analogue channel (> 16) B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (> 22)

Show G-CODE screen (> 23)

C D Exit the menu screen E Show the TV Guide screen (> 17, 26) F Show FUNCTION MENU Display (> 35)

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

G Return to previous screen H Create chapter (> 28) I Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 28) J Show Timer Recording screen (> 23) K Skip the specified time (> 28)

The unit’s display





1 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

2 Copying indicator 3 Recording/Playback indicator

REC

4 Timer recording indicator 5 Disc indicator

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6 Drive [HDD or DVD] indicator 7 Main display section indicator 8 Recording mode indicator



PLAY



REC

PLAY

REC

PLAY



Main unit

Pull to flip down the front panel.

Select a function.

Selectable items are displayed on the right.

Select an item.

Press [OK].

   

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 9)

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 (> 13) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (> 22) 4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (> 22) 5 Display (> 6) 6 Open/Close disc tray (> 13)

 

 

  

7 USB port (> 13) 8 Stop (> 16, 28) 9 Start play (> 15) : Channel select (> 16) ; Start recording (> 16)/Specify a time to stop recording (> 16) < Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (> 8, 66, 67, 68, 69)

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU Display

OPE N / CLOSE

REC

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

Guide

Quick Start

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

HDD

 

 

 



FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others Drive Select

RETURN

Remain

Video Picture Music

30:00 SP

1 Playback

Video (> 15, 29) DivX (> 30) Picture (> 32) Music (> 31) Top Menu (> 15) Menu (> 15)

2 Recording

Timer Recording (> 17, 23) G-Code Record (> 23)

3 Delete

Video (> 18) Picture (> 43) Music (> 43)

4 Copy

Video (HDD to DVD) (> 46) Advanced Copy (> 47) Copy Music CD (> 52) Copy Music (> 52)

5 TV Guide (> 17, 26)

6 Others

Playlists (> 40) Flexible Rec (> 21) DV Auto Rec (> 22) HDD Management (> 56) DVD Management (> 56) Setup (> 59)

7 Drive Select

HDD DVD USB

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

Select the recording method.

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

Select the copy method.

Select when you wish to watch or record a programme. The TV Guide will be displayed.

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

Change which drive is used.

Note

If you do not need to display FUNCTION MENU when turning the unit on, set “FUNCTION MENU Display” to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 62).

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STEP 1 Connection

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTA

V4 IN

To the aerial

Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

Cooling fan

Other connections (> below, 66)

Audio/Video cable

(included)

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

RF IN

RF OUT

DIGI T T

AL A A

UDIO OU T T

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

V OUT

OUT

V4 I

This unit’s

rear panel

HDMI cable

Television’s rear panel

≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and

Optical” (> 63). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Refer to “Additional connections” (> 66) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off

[approx. 2 W (“Power Save” is set to “On”)]

Connecting a television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal

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

wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit.

Required setting

AUDIO IN

R L

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 63)

VIDEO IN

OUT

V4 I

R-AUDIO-L

AV OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AC IN

1 2

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (EXT)

AV1 (TV)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [> 36, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. ≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

(V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology.

”)]

Required setting

RF IN

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGI

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

P B

P R

UDIO OU

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Note

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 81) and

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

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

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

output.)

HDMI IN

AV2 ( EXT

A V 1 (

TV )

OUT

V4 I A

)

R- A UDIO- L

S-VIDEOVIDEO

HDMI AV OUT

V OU

A C IN

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Numbered buttons

Power Save

On : Minimises standby power consumption, disables Quick Start function. FL Display is set to "Automatic".

Off

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

§1

Quick

Cannot do Can do

3,4,2,1

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

Power Save

Power consumption Approx. 2 W Approx. 15 W Startup time Not Quick Watching the picture

from the device connected to AV2

§1

“FL Display” is set to “Automatic” in the Setup menu. (> 62)

§2

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

SKIP

2 54 8 0

VOL CH

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAG E

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

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

DISPLAY

may take time to display the screen.

If the TV aspect setting screen appears on the television

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

RETURN

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

Off

§2

Guide

Quick Start

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

When connecting to a television that has the VIERA Link functions (> 36), downloading from the television starts. You can download the tuning positions from the television for the channels in this unit’s channel coverage.

DVB Auto Setup starts.

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. This takes 5 minutes.

DVB Auto Setup

Scan CH 6 69

Channel Name Type

ABC

1 2

ABC 2

TV : 1 Radio : 0 Data : 1

RETURN

Searching...

TV Data

Quality 9 9

≥Terrestrial digital channels are stored into logical channel

numbers.

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

would like to add new TV channels, set them manually (> 60).

DVB Auto Setup is complete when Region Selection screen appears.

3 Press [3, 4] to select your region

and press [OK].

The time information for your region can be obtained.

Region Selection

NSW / ACT

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

SELECT

Tasmania

RETURN

≥If the clock setting screen is displayed (> right)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off”

and press [OK] when the “Power Save” setting menu appears.

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

and press [OK].

≥16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

≥Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (> 81).

≥Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (> 81).

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

When clock setting screen is displayed

In step 3, 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

CHANGE

SELECT

RETURN

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.

Power Save setting screen appears. (> Go to step 4)

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (> 60)

∫ To restart set up (> 59)

. 1

Please set the clock. OK: access RETURN: leave

2009

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

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

is in standby condition.

mode. (Quick Start mode)

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HDD and disc information

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

(Inner section of the disc)

(Outer section of the disc)

The available space

Title 1

Title 2

Playback direction

Second recordable layer

First recordable layer

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Hard disk drive (HDD)

[HDD]

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

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

(Video only) DVD-R DL

§4

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

Logo Data that can

be recorded

and played

– Video

Still picture

Music Video

Still picture

§5

Video

Still picture

Video – ≤≤

Rewritable Play on other

players

≤ – ≤≤≤

≤≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

– ≤≤

Recording 16:9

§1

aspect picture

Recording both M 1

§2

and M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§2

compatible discs

Copy-once

recording

(CPRM)

CPRM (> 81)

only.

–

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

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

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

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment (> 58). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

§2

For further information (> 19, Notes for recording)

§3

The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 62) is recorded.

§4

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

§5

[-R] Videos and still pictures cannot be mixed on one disc.

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

necessary (> 57).

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

you create top menu (> 58).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

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

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (> 80) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

∫ Recording format

This unit records video in the following formats.

DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]

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

≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

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

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVDVideo. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

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

other equipment.

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

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format. ≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

recorded.

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

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

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DVD-RW

+R DL

+RW

§4

– Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect)

– Video ≤≤– (4:3 aspect)

[+RW]

Video ≤≤ ≤

Note

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

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] is not necessary (The default setting is “On”. > 61).

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

another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

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

PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

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

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

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a programme, the remainder is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

DVD-R DL +R DL

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

§3

–

(Either one)

–

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses

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

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

CD [CD]

– DivX/MP3/WMA/

Video CD [VCD]

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

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

and not finalised (> 81).

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

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

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

DivX/MP3/WMA/

JPEG

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

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. By formatting (>57) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video format.

≥ ≥

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

≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX ≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with music recorded in MP3/WMA ≥DVD-R and DVD-R DL with still pictures recorded in JPEG

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

≥CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX ≥CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3/WMA ≥CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG

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

Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. (≤: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)

TV type Disc/Titles recorded

Multi-system TV PAL ≤

PAL TV PAL ≤

NTSC TV PAL –

§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” (> 63).

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

you match the “TV System” setting to the disc or title (PAL or NTSC) (> 63).

on HDD

NTSC ≤

NTSC

)

Yes /No

§1

≤

(PAL60)

§2

≤

Guide

Quick Start

USB memory information

Compatible USB memories

Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

Indicated in these instructions by Data that can be played or copied

File format DivX MP3/WMA Still pictures (JPEG) Playing ≤≤ ≤ Copying to HDD – ≤≤ Instructions You can play DivX files recorded

≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc. is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video recorded with the camera to

this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

Note

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

USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol:

– USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.

≥USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. ≥USB memories that support bulk only transfer.

CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

≥Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported. ≥MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported. ≥A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.

≥UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported. ≥Depending on the sector size, some files may not work. ≥Only the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.

[USB]

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

with a computer onto the USB memory (> 30).

You can play and copy to HDD MP3/ WMA files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (

31, 52).

You can play and copy to HDD or DVDRAM still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (

32, 51).

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

Root

Order of play

(folder=group)

(file=track)

e.g. Structure of MP3 folders

Root

Order of play

002 Folder

003 Folder

004 Folder

Root

DivX

Playable media

File format

Number of folders

Number of files

Support version

MP3/WMA

Playable media

File format MP3

Number of folders (groups or albums)

Number of files (tracks)

Bit rates (MP3)

Sampling frequency (MP3)

For WMA This unit is compatible with Windows Media Audio 9

ID3 tags WMA tags

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

WMA file, play may not be possible.

Still pictures (JPEG

Playable media

File format File format: JPEG

Number of pixels

Number of

§3

folders

Number of

§3

files

MOTION JPEG PROGRESSIVE JPEG

§1

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, WMA, 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.

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

DivX ≥Files must have the extension

“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

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

§1

Maximum number of files recognizable

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

multi is 2 ch conversion.

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

≥Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. WMA (Windows Media-formatted file) ≥Files must have the extension “.wma” or “.WMA”.

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

§1

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable

3000 files (tracks) 32 kbps to 320 kbps

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

(WMA9). compatible ([HDD] [USB])

§2

)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Between 34k34 and 6144k4096

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders

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

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of files recognizable

§1

: 3000 files

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

Not supported

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

formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD-

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

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

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

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

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

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

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

played.

≥This unit is not compatible with copy-protected, Lossless,

Professional, Voice and Multiple Bit Rate (MBR) for WMA.

≥This unit is not compatible with WMA files protected with digital

rights management (DRM).

[HDD] [RAM] ≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§4

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established

§4

compliant (Content recorded on a

by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

You can play Music files (MP3/WMA) and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

Structure of WMA/MP3 folders

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

≥The file name extension of

WMA files will be “.wma”.

Structures of still picture folders

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

displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

[RAM]

The following can be displayed on this unit.

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

§1

Still pictures on the root folder can also be displayed.

§2

Folders can be created

XXXX

JPEG

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

≥If a folder name or file

name has been input using other equipment, the name

DCIM

may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

001

003



DCIM

XXXXX

001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

1

.JPG

XXXX



002

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

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

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg



.JPG

2

Media handling (Disc/USB memory)

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

DO DO NOT

DO NOT

Inserting discs

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

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

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (> 56, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-V] [VCD] ≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

≥If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is

automatically selected.

Note

≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc

from the cartridge.

≥[RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side

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

≥[RAM] When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the

protect position (> 56), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to

this unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up.

≥Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (> 30, 51).

Removing the USB memory

≥Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory

straight out.

≥If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may

be damaged.

Disc care

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Guide

Quick Start

∫ Handling precautions

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

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

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

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

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

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

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rental discs, etc.).

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

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

(condensation can occur).

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

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

or cartridges when you are not using them.

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

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

Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another

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

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

disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this

unit.

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Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

Basic operations

Numbered buttons

RECREC

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

Programme is broadcast in multichannel sound (> 55, DVB Multi Audio)

Category

Channel

Programme name

Change the category (> 59).

Signal Quality (> below)

Progress of the current programme

Station Name

The parental ratings level is displayed.

Broadcast time

Current time

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

OPEN/CLOSE

REC



VOL

STATUS

,,,

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP

DISPLAY

2 54 8 0

REC MODE

PAU SE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

TIME SLIP

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

ANALOGUE CH

Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

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

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

≥Digital channel

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.

352 ABC2

ABC News 19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted

To switch information of the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS ] once or twice.

Signal Quality

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

If “No Signal” is displayed:

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

broadcasting.

Note

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

∫ If New Channel Message appears

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

New Channel

A new DVB Channel has been found.

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

all Timer Programmes.

No Signal

NOW

Multi Audio PG

All Channels

18:53

Change Favourite

info

again (only when “info ” is displayed).

No Yes

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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

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]

[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 (> right).

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

services.

15: [1] > [5]

RETURN

The display/hide setting can be changed (> 62, New Channel Message).

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Numbered buttons

Refer to “Advanced playback” (> 28) for detail information.

DRIVE SELECT

,,,

OPTION





DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP



2 54 8 0

PAU SE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOL

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

TIME SLIP

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

 OPEN/CLOSE



(PLAY)

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. ≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the menu

screen or the disc’s instruction document, press [OK].

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] > [5] 15: [1] > [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Menu” and press [OK].

[VCD]

Press [RETURN ].

Note

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.

Basic

operations

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Play starts from the most recently recorded title. [DVD-V] [VCD] Play starts from the point specified by the disc.

[CD]

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Menu operation for other type of contents

≥DivX (> 30) ≥MP3/WMA (> 31) ≥Still pictures (JPEG) (> 32) ≥Music on HDD (> 34) ≥Music CD (> 34)

Note

≥A title recorded on the HDD with different TV system cannot be

played with the setting as is. A disc with different TV system may not be also played with the setting as is, only when recording or on standby for the timer recording. In those cases, you will be able to playback by changing the “TV System” settings. But to prevent the failure of the timer recording, change back the settings before the recording starts. (> 63)

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

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you

may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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Recording television programmes

Numbered buttons

RECREC

47:47

95:34

191:11

381:16

Recording Mode

Rec Mode Remain

≥To record sound using

LPCM (XP mode only): Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (> 62).

REC

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

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

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

is not being received correctly, the digital channel information (> 14) is also recorded and remains visible during playback.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

2 If you selected the DVD drive

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

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) and “Advanced

>20) for detail information.

DRIVE SELECT



AUDIO

REC



DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

SKIP



2 54 8 0

PAU SE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOL

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

TIME SLIP

 OPEN/CLOSE

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PROG/CHECK

REC

ANALOGUE CH



REC MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

HDD or DVD drive.

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

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

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

≥Digital channel

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]

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

15: [1] > [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 20)

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

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” (> 61), you can change the audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

≥[USB] It is not possible to record on a USB memory. ≥Video will not be recorded to DVD-R discs which include JPEG

images.

∫ 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 (> 58). In order to play +RW on other players, we recommend you to create a top menu. (> 58)

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 (> 17, 23) or while

using Flexible Recording (> 21).

≥The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter appears. ≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Timer recording

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDD Remain

Mode

Stop Start Date

HDD DVD

17:00 16:00 15. 10. TUE SP HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Channel

19:30 20:00 20:30

I.Y. SOS

D.I.Y. SOS



Timer icon

Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (> 23–27) for detail information.



GUIDE

,,,

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

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] [+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

(> 10, 13).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (> 64).



DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STATU S

OPTION

AUDIO



VOL

PAU SE

CHAPTER

SELECT

CREATE

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

PAG E

EXIT

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

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

TV Guide system provides programme information only from the digital broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine.

This unit receives the programme information differently according to where you live.

Note

≥TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly. ≥If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data

are not updated.

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

system (> 23).

≥Depending on the region etc., the TV Guide screen may be

different to the actual screen.

CODE

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide:

Wed 13.10

Landscape

Emmerdale

Time:

Emmerdale

SELECT

RETURN

: In today’s show we will...

+24 hours

OPTION: Free Word Search

info

Change Display Mode

Guide

All Types

Prog. Type

Wed 13.10.09 12:53

All Channels

Favourite

Page

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

future programme and press [OK].

≥If “Selection Screen” is displayed, press [3, 4] to select

“Rec.” and press [OK].

WED 13.10.09. 12:53:00

All Channels : ARD

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

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] (> 23, right column, step 3).



3 Press [OK].

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

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. Repeat steps 2–3 to programme other recordings. Press [Í] to turn the unit off.

Note

≥If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (> 63), the TV Guide

system cannot be used.

≥If setting timer recording using the TV Guide system, the start

recording time and finish recording time can be set to a margin of up to 10 minutes. (> 61, Start Recording Time, Finish Recording Time)

∫ 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]. “Selection Screen” appears.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. (“F” in the TV

Guide disappears.)

Note

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

aerial input of this unit. It is not possible to receive the data via the externally connected digital satellite receiver.

Basic

operations

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (> 24)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(> 24)

∫ Notes on timer recording (> 25)

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Deleting titles

Title Title

Last title recorded

Available disc space

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles

Title

Last title recorded

Available disc

space

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting

Available disc space increases after deleting

Title Deleted Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Later recorded titles



VOL

PAU SE

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP



EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

54 8

DELETE



SKIP

, 

STOP

STATU S

,,,

OPTION

AUDIO

DISPLAY

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

≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain

before proceeding.

≥You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (> 56, Setting the protection).

∫ Available disc space after deleting

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Video” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

10.10.

11.10. 2

OPTION

RETURN

Page 02/02

Select

VIDEO

PICTURE

MUSIC

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

and press [;].

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. ≥Press [;] again to cancel.

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu. ≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (> 38,

step 4).

5 Press [OK].

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

......

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

last recorded title is deleted.

......

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

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

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

after the contents are deleted.

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Notes for recording

Hello

Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen menu (> 55).

Hola Hallo

M1 M2

Hallo

Hello

The selected audio only is recorded.

HDD

Record to the HDD

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.



[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

[HDD]

Play on other DVD equipment

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

Selecting Audio for Recording

About the aspect when recording a programme

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 (> 14)]. 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.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(> 62, Bilingual Audio Selection)

(> 28, Changing audio during play)

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

–Recording sound in LPCM (> 62, Audio Mode for XP Recording) –“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The default setting is “On”. > 61)

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

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

equipment.

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”) [-R] [-RW‹V›]

If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to “Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic” > 61), the programme will be recorded in the original aspect used when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded with a different aspect, select the

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”) The programme will be recorded in the original aspect.

[+R] [+RW] The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

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.

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

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. > 61)

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

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

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

Basic

operations

Advanced

operations

When recording the “One time only recording” broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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

In the following cases, high speed mode does not work.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode

It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (> 81) compatible DVD-RAM.



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

deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

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

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (> 58).

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.

CHG

2 3 4 5

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CD SEQUENTIAL

DOUBLE RE-MASTER

ENTER

L O

V Y A PL

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OPEN

D UN O R

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PICTURE MODE

[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (> 58).

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.

/ / 

DISC

DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN / CLOSE

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Advanced recording

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

Recording Mode HDD

(250 GB)

XP (High picture

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

DVD-RAM DVD-R

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

§1

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

quality recording mode)

SP (Standard

110 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

recording mode) LP (Long recording

221 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

mode) EP (Extra long

recording mode) FR (Flexible

Recording Mode)

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP ( 6Hours )” in the Setup menu (> 61). The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6Hours )” than when using “EP ( 8Hours )”.

§3

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

§4

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

§4

441 hours

(331

hours§2)

441 hours

maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum for

one side

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min. Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent to

discs.

§3

+R DL (8.5 GB)

LP mode.

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

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

[HDD]

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

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

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

[+R] [+RW]

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

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

RECREC

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

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

Format

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

SELECT

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents— Format” (> 57)

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.

∫ 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” (> 58), “Auto-Play Select” (> 58) or “Disc Name” (> 56) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

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

∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

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Flexible Recording

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

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

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

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

Necessary space for recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum recording time

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

Remaining time of recording

e.g., HDD

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when copying, to fit the disc space.

e.g., Recording a 90-minute programme to disc

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

5 When you want to start recording

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

≥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 ].

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops

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

HDD

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SP LP EP

Advanced

operations

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Preparation

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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [OK].

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

and press [OK].

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

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/To stop timer recording

After play stops

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

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

Note

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

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