Panasonic DMR-EX85, DMR-EX75 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX75

DMR-EX85

The illustration shows DMR-EX75.

Getting

ViewingRecordingPlaying backEditingCopyingConvenient

started

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. 4237, 13th July 2006 (DMR-EX75) Declaration of Conformity No. 4236, 13th July 2006 (DMR-EX85)

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players 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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Reference

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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.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STEP 1

STEP 2

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

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

STEP 3

Set up to match your television

and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing

Watching television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 24

Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 28

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . .33

Regarding DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 53

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting the background style–Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Creating Top Menu–Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Reference

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Disc type

≥[DMR-EX75] 160 GB

[DMR-EX85] 250 GB

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Indicated in these instructions by

Recording format

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.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§1

§2

§3

Video

Still pictures

– Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

– Up to 5X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

YY [CPRM (➡ 76) compatible discs only.]

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

DVD Video Recording format

Video

Still pictures

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DVD-R

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

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Indicated in these instructions by

Recording format

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

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§1

§2

§3

Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 57, 76).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs. Up to 6X recording speed discs.

Video Video Video

ttY

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: 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

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62, Bilingual

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

ttt

Audio Selection)]

ttt

DVD-R DL

(dual layer on single side)

≥

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

DVD-Video format

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

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,

(➡ 57, 76).

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

aspect.)

DVD-RW

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

➡

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Only after finalizing the disc

(➡ 57, 76).

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(continued)

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(double layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a

§5

+R DL disc on this unit (

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Indicated in these instructions by

[+R] before finalization [+R]DL] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

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

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

Recording format

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

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§1

§2

Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 57, 76).

§3

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 2.4X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Creating and editing playlists

§1

The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.

§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)

§5

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

finalized 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.You can record other

programmes as DVD-Video format.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (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.

[Note]

When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. 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 (➡ 24).

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

as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Video Video Video

ttY

Only on +R DL compatible players after finalizing the disc (➡ 57, 76).

ttt

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

ttt

+R DL

aspect.)

+RW

➡

[+RW]

Only on +RW compatible players.

Up to 4X recording speed discs.

§6

HDD, disc and card information

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 57)

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 56)

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 balance 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

Title 2

(Outer section of the disc)

Playback direction

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Vide o DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)

Logo

Indicated in these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music

Disc type DVD-R CD Video CD

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[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]

discs ≥Played on this unit

in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder

≥

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

≥By formatting (➡ 56) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-

Video format and play it on this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment

used for recording.

Indicated in these

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

instructions by Instructions

≥DVD- R

DivX

with video recorded in

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/RW

)

pictures recorded in JPEG and TIFF

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.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 76) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

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 recorded in DVD Video Recording format

≥

DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (

➡

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”

≥Blu-ray

≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

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

76).

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. (Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view)

TV type

Multi-system TV

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L Y

NTSC

Yes/No

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NTSC TV

NTSC

§2

PA L Y

PA L t

PAL T V

NTSC

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 67), the picture may be clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 67).

§3

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals

§3

(PAL60)

the picture will not be shown correctly.

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

match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡ 67).

Cards you can use on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card miniSD Card

MultiMediaCard

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 (MPEG2)

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

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 36, 52). ≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a

photo developing store (➡ 45, 76).

≥MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or

DVD-RAM. (➡ 51)

≥MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

Suitable SD Memory Cards

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

≥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 Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory 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 (➡ 56, 76).

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥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 XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

≥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 XXXX

SD_VIDEO

PRG¢¢¢

MGR_INFO

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

XXXX

¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢

MOV MOV

PRG

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

.JPG .TIF

(MPEG2 folder)

¢¢¢.

MOD

¢¢¢.

MOI

¢¢¢.

PGI

(MPEG2 information folder)

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Important notes for recording

Setup

Recording time in EP mode

DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Rec for High Speed Copy

Disc Picture Sound

Tun in g

EP (8 Hours)

When recording a bilingual programme

When recording 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback. (➡ 32, 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

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(➡ 62, Bilingual Audio Selection)

Hello

XP Recording)

➡

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

Hello

Hallo

24)

If you record from external equipment

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

If you record from external equipment

–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external

equipment.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

The selected audio only is recorded.

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

When recording digital broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ 24).

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 86X before recording to the HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Settings for Recording

Maximum

Record to the HDD

HDD

); however, the following settings are necessary

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

It is not possible to record digital 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 (➡ 76) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

[HDD]

(Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

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

are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

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

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalized after recording or copying (➡ 57).

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

or copy.

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

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Play on other DVD equipment

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Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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.

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

Finalize

G H C

Í /I Í

C R A E S

R E T N E

L O V

Y A L P S I

D U N E

M P O T

N R U T E R

O U N E

F F

D C I N 9 V

N E P O

D N U O R

R O T I N O M

E D O M

E R U T C I

2 3 4 5

CD SEQUENTIAL

DOUBLE RE-MASTER

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DISC

DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP<OPEN/CLOSE

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 become 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 placed in the SLEEP 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 so 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.

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

∫ When “SLEEP” appears on the unit’s display

The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP 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 placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.)

≥While in SLEEP 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 SLEEP 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.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

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

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

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

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

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not 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.

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

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[Note]

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

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

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

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of September 2006. These may be subject to change.)

∏

1 Remote control

∏

1 AC mains lead

∏

2 RF coaxial cables∏2 Batteries

for remote control

∏

1 Audio/video

cable

(EUR7659T20)

≥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.

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ 20).

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Control reference guide

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

AUDIO

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPT ER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/S EARCH

SKIP

G- Co de

ANALO GUE

PAGE

VOLUME

DRIV E SELEC T

DELETE

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

VOLUME

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

TIME SLIP

RETURN

DELETE

A B

D E

G H I

6 7

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1 Turn the unit on (➡ 18) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 22, 30, 36) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Cancel 5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show status messages/Digital channel information (➡ 21, 39) 7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ 32) 8 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 30, 31, 40) 9 Show sub menu (➡ 40) : Select audio (➡ 32)

“Red” button for Timer recording programme screen/Direct Navigator/Edit Favourites screen/Manual tuning settings (➡ 28, 30, 65, 66)

; “Green” button for Direct Navigator/Edit Favourites screen

(➡ 36, 65)

< Start recording (➡ 22) = Change recording mode (➡ 22) > Transmit the remote control signal ? Television operation (➡ 20) @ Channel select/Change pages in the Edit Favourites screen

(➡ 21, 65)

A Select analogue channel (➡ 21) B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ 54) C Show G- D Skip the specified time (➡ 32) E Show timer recording programme screen (➡ 27) F Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ 59) G Return to previous screen H Create chapter (➡ 32)

“Yellow” button for Edit Favourites screen (➡ 65)

I Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ 32)

“Blue” button for Digital channel information screen/Timer recording programme screen/Edit Favourites screen (➡ 21, 27, 65)

J Delete items (➡ 46) K Show on-screen menu (➡ 38)

CODE screen (➡ 26)

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Main unit

1. 3

DV IN

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AV3

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

REC

1.3

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18)

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 (➡ 22, 30) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 54) 4 SD card slot (➡ below) 5 Display (➡ below) 6 Connection for camcorder etc. (➡ 54) 7 Channel select (➡ 21)

part with your finger

8 Open/close disc tray (➡ 22, 30) 9 Select drive (➡ 22, 30, 36)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

: Stop (➡ 22, 31) ; Start play (➡ 30) < Start recording (➡ 22)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 24) = 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 Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7).

;

Control reference guide

Opening the cover Inserting the card

Press the protruding part to open the cover.

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 [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive

(➡ 36, 52). If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

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.

(Do not forget to close the cover. ➡ right)

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

Removing the card Closing the cover

Press on the centre of the card. Pull it straight out.

Press down.

The unit’s display

REC

PLAY

Playback

Recording

REC

PLAY

2 Timer recording indicator 3 Lights when the SD card is inserted in the card slot 4 Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the

tray

Recording/Playback

REC

PLAY

5 Lights when the digital channel is selected 6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 7 Main display section 8 Recording mode

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STEP

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

1 Connection

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.

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 (set-top box).

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Connecting a television

Television’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

RF OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio/Video cable

(included)

RF IN

(TV)

AV1

AV2(EXT)

R L

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

Other connections (➡ 16, 17)

Cooling fan

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included) Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

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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 (➡ 63)

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 (➡ 63)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

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

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial

cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

Analogue television’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Other connections (➡ 16, 17)

(included)

Cooling fan

Te le v is i on

VCR

This unit

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included) Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

STEP 1 Connection

RF OUT

RF IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF coaxial cable

AV1

AV2(EXT)

(TV)

(included)

RF coaxial cable

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connecting a Digital television and VCR

To the aerial

Aerial cable

Splitter

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Digital television’s rear panel

4 1

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Red White Yellow

(included)

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Audio/Video cable

VCR’s rear panel

VIDEO IN

R L

Other connections (➡ 16, 17)

Cooling fan

AC IN

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.

RF OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF coaxial cable

(included)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

AV1

AV2(EXT)

(TV)

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Audio/Video cable

VCR’s rear panel

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

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STEP 1 Connection

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL ADIGITAL AUDIO

(PCM/BIT(PCM/BITSTRE

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

AV2(EXT)

AV1

(TV)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RFRF

ININ

RFRF OUTOUT

AV OUT

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

IDEOS VIDEO

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

Other connections

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 Video cable

AV OUT

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 77) 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” (Factory setting ➡ 63), 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

This unit’s rear panel

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 (➡ 62)

≥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 (➡ 63). 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. ≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when

playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s

rear panel

OPTICAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Progressive output

This unit

∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

CRT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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Optical digital

audio cable

Do not bend

sharply when

connecting.

Red White

Insert fully, with this

AV OUT

side facing up.

This unit’s rear panel

AV OUT

This unit’s rear panel

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. 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 1080i or 720p HD video. ≥Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

Preparation

From the Setup menu (➡ 63), set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”.

Connecting to a TV

Television’s rear panel

This unit’s

rear panel

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

AV4 IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

≥If connecting to a TV incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection

for Prerecorded Media, ➡ 76), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables (red and white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.

≥

If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed ( and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

≥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

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

HDMI IN

➡

76)

Connecting to an amplifier/receiver

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

AV4 IN

R-AUDIO-L

HDMI IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

≥If connecting to an amplifier/receiver incompatible with CPPM

(Content Protection for Prerecorded Media, ➡ 76), copyprotected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).

Television’s rear panel

Amplifier/receiver’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

STEP 1 Connection

be output.)

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control

)

What is HDAVI Control?

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.

≥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 (➡ above).

2. Set “Control with HDMI” to “On” (➡ 63). (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

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

§1

Press [FUNCTIONS]

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

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.)

§1

Press [FUNCTIONS]

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

≥[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3

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

Power off link

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit automatically sets to standby mode even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback or when the unit is only timer recording. Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not set to standby mode at the same time in the following conditions:

–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording, –when copying –when finalizing, etc.

≥When this unit is connected to an HDAVI Control compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver

will also set to standby mode.

§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.

[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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STEP

AUDIO

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SL IP

DISPLAY

MANUAL S KIP

ANALOGUE

PAGE

DELETE

1.3

2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Í/ l

Í DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8

SELECT

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

REC MODE

VOLUME

PAG E

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

TIME SLIP

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DELETE

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

press [ENTER].

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVE SELECT

REC

1.3

SELECT

ENTER

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9

4:3

Letterbox

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

and press [ENTER].

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television ≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television

[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen. [DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 77).

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

RETURN

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.

Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc) (➡ 77).

Clock

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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. TV channels will be located and stored ready for use. 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 (➡ 66).

DVB Auto-Setup

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

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

Please wait! Ch 6 69

Prog. QualityChannel Service Name Net ID TS ID

1 2

RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

SELECT

ENTER

352

ABC

354

ABC 2

NSW / ACT

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

Tasmania

RETURN

Time Zone

12302 12302

12289 1228999

Time Date

Number

0 9

CHANGE

ENTER

0 : 00 : 00

SELECT

RETURN

. 1

Please set the clock. ENTER: access RETURN: leave

2006

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 [ENTER] when you have finished the settings.

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

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 66)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 66)

STEP

AUDIO

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SL IP

DISPLAY

MANUAL S KIP

ANALOGUE

PAGE

DELETE

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

REC MODE

VOLUME

PAG E

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

TIME SLIP

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DELETE

TV operation buttons

FUNCTIONS

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 (➡ 77).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

HDD

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

Remain

70:00 SP

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Others

TV Aspect 4:3

Progressive TV System HDMI Settings

SELECT

ENTER

Off PAL

VideoAV1 Output VideoAV2 Input

TAB

RETURN

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

and press [ENTER].

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Others

SELECT

ENTER

Progressive

Off

RETURN

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

[ENTER].

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 (➡ 38).

≥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)” (➡ 63).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

and press [ENTER].

press [ENTER].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture Sound

Display

Connection Others

Edit Favourites Auto-Setup Restart

Digital

Add New DVB Services

Signal Condition Analogue

Manual

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

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

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

ANALOGUE

PAGE

Setup

Tun in g

Remote Control

Press “±” and “ENTER” together for more than 2 seconds on the remote control.

Disc Picture

Refer to the control reference on page 19.

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

VOLUME

PAG E

2 54

ANALOGUE

Volume

Channel Select

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 [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

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]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01, 02, 03, 04 GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16 HITACHI 08 JVC 07 MITSUBISHI 09, 10 NEC 13 PHILIPS 12 SAMSUNG 12, 17, 18 SANYO 14, 19 SHARP 11 SONY 05 TOSHIBA 06

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.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

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

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

To change the code on the remote control

7 While pressing [ENTER], press and

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

8 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

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[Note]

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

one that allows correct operation.

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 [RETURN] several times.

Watching television

AUDIO

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SL IP

DISPLAY

MANUAL S KIP

ANALOGUE

PAGE

DELETE

1.3

Í/ l

DRIVE

REC

1.3

Í DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

REC MODE

VOLUME

3 6

ANALOGUE

G-Code

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

TIME SLIP

MANUAL SKIP

DELETE

PAG E

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

CH W X

ANALOGUE CH

“Blue”

Select the channel

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [ ] to show the screen information.

≥When the digital channel information is being displayed,

–press [2, 1] to show next programme information. –press [3, 4] to view other channel and press [ENTER].

–press [ ]

will be displayed (only when “info ” is displayed).

≥Using “On-Screen Messages” (➡ 62) in the Setup menu, you can

choose to display or hide digital channel information and change the length of time it is displayed for.

Programme name

Channel

Broadcast time

≥Signal Quality

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

No Service: No broadcasts are currently available.

If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check to make sure that the aerial is correctly positioned.

≥If the digital channel information shows “No Signal”, “Bad Signal”,

“Encrypted”, “No Service” or a digital radio station is selected, the digital channel information cannot disappear.

≥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.

again and detailed information about the programmes

Signal Quality (➡ below)

352 ABC2

ABC News

19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted PG

No Signal

NOW

Multi-Audio

The parental ratings level is displayed.

During scrambled broadcasting.

broadcast signal has been interrupted.

Current time

All Services

18:53

Change Category

info

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel sound (➡ 39, DVB Multi Audio).

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