PANASONIC DMREX89EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX89EB

DMR-EX79EB

Quick Start Guide P8 – 14

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX79.

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.

Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project

[EX89] Declaration of Conformity No. 6566, 28th January 2009

[EX79] Declaration of Conformity No. 5956, 22nd October 2008

Notice for DVB functions

This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or encrypted channels unless connected to an external source capable of receiving Pay TV or encrypted channels.

This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only.

Region number supported by this unit

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

The region number of this unit is “2”.

The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL 235

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

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Features

Linked operations with the TV		Easy access to various functions

Pause the TV programme you are

FREEVIEW+TM functions

watching

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles screen

HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour)

Digital Switchover

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you are missing any channels, it may be that they are not available in your area, or that your aerial needs upgrading.

If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk

Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts some Digital TV programmes will be missing.

You will need to retune your DVD Recorder each time this happens to recover your digital programmes.

To retune your DVD Recorder “DVB Auto Setup” in the Setup menu ( 71)

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000332)

2 Batteries for remote control (R6 Size)

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

Visit our website for product information

E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

For customers: 0844 844 3856

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre

1 AC mains lead (K2CT3CA00004)For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

1 RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00001)

Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

It couldn’t be simpler!

Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.–	Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays).	Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
	www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR

COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse	Fuse
	(5 ampere)
(5 ampere)

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Safety precautions

Table of Contents
Getting Started
Features ................................................................................	2
Accessories ...........................................................................	3
Sales and Support Information..............................................	3
Caution for AC Mains Lead....................................................	3
Safety precautions.................................................................	4
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care.....................................	6
Remote Control Information/Unit Care ..................................	7
Quick Start Guide
Location of Parts/Controls ...............................................	8
Remote Control..........................................................	8
Main Unit....................................................................	8
The Unit’s Display......................................................	9
Rear Panel.................................................................	9
Basic Connection...........................................................	10
Connecting to a Television only ...............................	10
Connecting AC mains lead (included)......................	10
Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to
a Television and a Digital Satellite Receiver .......	11
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) Cable (not included) ........	12
Setting the Channels and Clock ....................................	13
HDD and Disc Handling.......................................................	15
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback...............................	15
Play-only Discs ........................................................................	16
Discs that Cannot be Played ...................................................	16
Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type
of connected TV..................................................................	16
USB Memory and Card Handling ........................................	17
DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) ..................	18
Basic Operations
Watching Television.............................................................	19
Watching Digital Satellite Programmes....................................	19
Playback..............................................................................	20
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ........	20
Recording Television Programmes .....................................	21
Timer Recording ..................................................................	22
Deleting Titles......................................................................	23
DELETE Navigator ..................................................................	23
Deleting Titles During Playback ...............................................	23
Advanced Features
Notes for Recording.............................................................	24
Advanced Recording ...........................................................	25
Recording Modes and Durations .............................................	25
When the format confirmation screen is displayed ..................	26
When removing a Recorded or Copied Disc ...........................	26
Specifying the Recording Time ................................................	26
Direct TV Recording.................................................................	26
Flexible Recording ...................................................................	27
Playing while you are recording...............................................	27
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver.........................	28
Manual Recording....................................................................	28
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital
STB/digital satellite receiver)—EXT LINK...........................	28
Recording from an External Device.....................................	29
Recording from a VCR, etc......................................................	29
Recording from a DV Camcorder ............................................	29
Advanced Timer Recording .................................................	30
Manual timer recordings ..........................................................	30
Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle .......	30
To cancel a timer recording in progress...................................	30
If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears..............	31
Check, Change, Delete Programmes,
or Resolve Overlapping ......................................................	31
To deactivate timer programme
(e.g. to interrupt a daily or weekly timer programming) ......	31
Relief Recording ......................................................................	32
Auto Renewal Recording .........................................................	32
Making timer recordings on the television ..............................	32
Notes on timer recording .........................................................	32

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GUIDE Plus+ system....................................................	33
Using the GUIDE Plus+ list...............................................	33
View advertisement...........................................................	33
Series recording................................................................	34
Selecting the programme from the desired programme
type or category...........................................................	34
Searching for the programme from
the GUIDE Plus+ list....................................................	35
Advanced Playback............................................................	36
Selecting Titles to Play............................................................	36
Search ....................................................................................	37
Skip.........................................................................................	37
Quick View (Play 1.3)...........................................................	37
Direct Play ..............................................................................	37
Slow-motion Play ....................................................................	37
Frame-by-Frame Viewing .......................................................	37
Time Slip .................................................................................	37
Manual Skip ............................................................................	37
Create Chapters .....................................................................	37
Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG)............	38
Showing the menu screen ......................................................	38
Playing DivX video contents ...................................................	38
Playing music files ..................................................................	39
Playing still pictures ................................................................	40
Playing music .....................................................................	42
To play music CD....................................................................	42
To play music recorded on HDD .............................................	42
Useful functions during music play .........................................	42
Convenient Functions.........................................................	43
FUNCTION MENU Display.....................................................	43
To pause the TV programme you are watching
—Pause Live TV................................................................	43
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control™”/Q Link).........................................................	44
Easy control only with VIERA remote control ...................	45
Information Messages .........................................................	46
Digital Channel Information .....................................................	46
Status Messages .....................................................................	47
New Channel Message............................................................	47
Entering Text........................................................................	47
Advanced Editing
Titles—Editing......................................................................	48
Accessing the Title View ..........................................................	48
Title Operations........................................................................	48
Chapters—Creating, Editing ................................................	50
Accessing the Chapter View....................................................	50
Chapter Operations .................................................................	50
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists................................	51
Accessing the Playlist View .....................................................	51
Creating Playlists .....................................................................	51
Editing Playlists/Chapters ........................................................	51
Still Pictures and Music—Editing ........................................	53
Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture View ......................	53
Album (still picture)/Picture Operations ...................................	53
Accessing the Album and Track View......................................	55
Album and Track Operation .....................................................	55
Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator .....	55
Copying titles or playlists..............................................	56
Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)]..............................................	58
Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy .............	59
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL.............	60
Copying Video (MPEG2) from an SD Card [EX89] ............	61
Copying Video (MPEG2) from a video equipment............	61
Copying Still Pictures...........................................................	62
Copying using the copying list .................................................	62
Copying new still pictures on the SD card
—Copy New Pictures [EX89] ...............................................	63
Copying still pictures on the USB memory ..............................	63
Copying music to HDD ........................................................	64
About the Gracenote® Database..............................................	64
Copying music from a CD........................................................	64
Copying music from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/
DVD-R DL...........................................................................	64
To update Gracenote® Database .............................................	65

Setting Menus
Setting On-Screen Display ..................................................		66
Accessing the On-Screen Display..........................................		66
HDD, DVD and Card Management .....................................		68
Accessing the Management Menus.........................................		68
Setup Menu .........................................................................		70
Accessing the Setup Menu ......................................................		70
Channel Settings .................................................................		70
Playback/Recording Settings...............................................		72
Picture and Sound Settings.................................................		73
Display and Connection Settings.........................................		74
System Settings...................................................................		76
Other Settings
Other Settings......................................................................		77
Child Lock ................................................................................		77
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV ................		77
Reference
Additional Connections........................................................		78
Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and
a Video Cassette Recorder.................................................		78
Using an Audio/Video Cable (not included) .............................		79
Using an S Video Cable (not included)....................................		79
Using Component Video Cables (not included).......................		79
Using an Audio Cable (not included) for Better Sound ............		80
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable (not included)
for Better Sound .................................................................		80
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) Terminal ..............................................................		80
Media Handling (Disc/USB Memory/SD Card)....................		81
Inserting Discs .........................................................................		81
Inserting/Removing the USB memory .....................................		81
Inserting/Removing the SD Card [EX89]...................................		81
Disc and Card Care .................................................................		81
Frequently Asked Questions..........................................		82
Setup .......................................................................................		82
Discs ........................................................................................		82
DVB-T ......................................................................................		82
GUIDE Plus+ ...........................................................................		83
Recording ................................................................................		83
USB .........................................................................................		83
Music .......................................................................................		83
Messages ............................................................................		84
On the Unit’s Display ...............................................................		84
On the TV.................................................................................		85
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................		86
When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control..........		86
To Reset This Unit....................................................................		86
General Issues: Power ............................................................		87
General Issues: Displays .........................................................		87
General Issues: Operation.......................................................		88
General Issues: GUIDE Plus+ .................................................		88
General Issues: DVB-T............................................................		89
General Issues: VIERA Link ....................................................		90
General Issues: USB ...............................................................		90
Playback Issues: Picture..........................................................		90
Playback Issues: Sound ..........................................................		91
Playback Issues: Operation .....................................................		92
Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording/
Copying/External input........................................................		93
Recording Issues: Music..........................................................		95
Editing Issues: HDD & DVD.....................................................		95
Editing Issues: Still Pictures.....................................................		95
Glossary ..............................................................................		96
Specifications ......................................................................		98
Index......................................................................	Back cover

About descriptions in these operating instructions

These operating instructions are applicable to models DMREX89 and DMR-EX79. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMR-EX79.

[EX89] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX89 only. [EX79] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX79 only.

Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only.

Pages to be referred to are indicated as “

”.

Reference Other Settings Setting Menus Advanced Editing Advanced Features Basic Operations

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DO NOT

This unit

VCR

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 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.

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

Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.

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.)

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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Remote Control Information/Unit Care

Remote Control Information

About batteries

Insert so the poles ( and ) match those 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.

Using the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Remote control signal sensor

20

30 20

30

The distance and angles are an approximate.

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

DO NOT

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment

that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

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Location of Parts/Controls

Remote Control

	DRIVE								VOL
	SELECT

STATUS

GUIDE

IG

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

CREATE

CHAPTER

CH

PAGE

CH

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

DISPLAY TIME SLIP

Main Unit
Disc tray			The unit’s display
					Pull to flip down
					the front panel.

[EX89]		Remote control signal sensor

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The Unit’s Display

[EX89]

[EX89]

HDD

D

COPY

USB

SD

EXT

-L

SD

DVD

REC

PLAY

Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.

Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

Copying indicatorUSB port indicator

[EX89] SD card slot indicator

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

indicator..................................................

( 28)

Timer recording indicator........................

( 22)

On:

When a Timer recording programme is registered

Flashes:

When the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby

Drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX89])] indicator

Main display section

Current time/playback counter, various messages

Remote control visual feedback

This flashes when it is operated by the remote control.

Recording/Playback indicator

Rear Panel

RF	Y							DMR-EX79EB-K
IN
		VIDEO			AV1			SER. NO. VQ7AA01002 R
	PB	L
					(TV)
RF	PR	R				OPTICAL			AC IN
OUT
		AUDIO S VIDEO
					AV2	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	COMPONENT
			OUT		(EXT)	(PCM/BITSTREAM)
	VIDEO OUT

Aerial input terminal......................	(	10, 11, 78)		AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal ........	(	11, 78)
Aerial output terminal ...................	(	10, 11, 78)		Connection of an external unit	(	12, 80)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/				HDMI AV OUT terminal.......................
INTERLACE) terminals ............................		(	79)	Digital audio and video output terminal		( 80)
Y = Luminance signal (brightness), PB = Chrominance				Digital audio output terminal.....................
signal (colour difference), PR = Chrominance signal (colour				Cooling fan
difference)		( 79, 80)		Serial number
AUDIO/VIDEO output terminals .........				AC IN~ = Power supply
S VIDEO output terminal ..........................	(	(	79)	Connection for the AC mains lead
AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal ........		10, 11, 78)

TV set connection

The 21-pin Scart terminal transmits both input and output signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same type of terminal can be connected here.

This type of terminal is also called Peritel, Euro Connector and Euro AV.

When the unit is connected to a Q Linkcompatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable, you can use convenient functions of Q Link.

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19

21

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

AV1 Scart terminal (TV)		AV2 Scart terminal (EXT)
1	Audio output CH2 (R)	1	Audio output CH2 (R)
2	Audio input CH2 (R)	2	Audio input CH2 (R)
3	Audio output CH1 (L)	3	Audio output CH1 (L)
4	Audio ground	4	Audio ground
5	Blue ground	5	Blue ground
6	Audio input CH1 (L)	6	Audio input CH1 (L)
7	Blue output	7	Blue input
8	Switching voltage output	8	Switching voltage input
9	Green ground	9	Green ground
10	Q Link control signal	10	Reserved
11	Green output	11	Green input
12	Reserved	12	Reserved
13	Red ground	13	Red ground
14	Blanking ground	14	Blanking ground
15	Red output/chrominance output	15	Red input/chrominance input
16	Blanking output	16	Blanking input
17	Video output ground	17	Video output ground
18	Video input ground	18	Video input ground
19	Video output/luminance output	19	Video output
20	Video input	20	Video input/luminance input
21	Ground	21	Ground

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Basic Connection

Use of the RF coaxial cable

Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables.

Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3.

Connecting to a Television only

TV

RF IN

To the aerial

AV

HDMI IN

The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit. The unit must be connected using another method, e.g. 21-pin Scart cable

to show pictures from the unit on the television set.

2

1

3

This unit

RF IN

AV1

HDMI

RF OUT

(TV)

AV OUT

HDMI cable You can enjoy high-quality picture

by adding the HDMI cable connection 12

Aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the unit.

RF coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV” on the TV.

Connecting AC mains lead (included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

This unit

AC IN		To household
		mains socket

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Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

– You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 44).

–You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.

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

( 75)

– “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu ( 75)

Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3.

Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Digital Satellite Receiver

To the aerial

Digital satellite antenna

1

Digital satellite receiver

TV

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

RF IN

RF IN/AERIAL

DISH INPUT

AV/TV

6

AV

RF OUT

AV/VCR

HDMI IN

AV

2

5

This unit

RF IN

The RF coaxial cable cannot be

AV1(TV)

used for showing pictures from the

RF OUT

4

AV2 (EXT)

HDMI AV OUT

unit. The unit must be connected

using another method, e.g. 21-pin

Scart cable to show pictures from

3

the unit on the television set.

HDMI cable

You can enjoy high-quality picture

by adding the HDMI cable connection 12

Aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the digital satellite receiver.

RF coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the digital satellite receiver to the “RF IN” on the unit.RF coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN/AERIAL” on the TV.

21-pin Scart cable from the “AV/VCR” on the digital satellite receiver to the “AV2 (EXT)” on the unit.21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV” on the TV.

21-pin Scart cable from the “AV/TV” on the digital satellite receiver to the “AV” on the TV.

Quick Start Guide STEP 2

After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning ( 13).

Additional Connections	12, 78

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Basic Connection

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

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable (not included)

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

This unit incorporates HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.

A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without Deep Colour, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support Deep Colour.

The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.

Video sources converted to 1920 1080 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. [ 44, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)]

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.

Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

Digital Satellite receiver

TV

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

Connecting with a Panasonic TV

(VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected,

AV/VCR

HDMI IN

AV

the following functions are available.

Direct TV Recording ( 26)

Watching Digital Satellite

Programmes ( 19)

(In this case, make sure to switch

the television input to “AV”.)

AV1(TV)

AV2 (EXT)

HDMI

AV OUT

This unit

HDMI cable

21-pin Scart cable

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

75).

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

To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV and set “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu to “1080p” ( 75).

Notes

If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be downmixed ( 96) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable (some discs cannot be down-mixed).

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

For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, picture may not be displayed properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be output).

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Power Save

On

Off

On: Minimise standby power consumption, without

Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby.

Setting the Channels and Clock

Preparation:

Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select

the appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.
These are the first settings you make
upon buying the unit. You don’t need to
make these settings again.		TV’s remote control
	to turn the unit on.		DVB Auto Setup
		Scan	CH 21			68
		CH	Channel Name		Type	Quality
DVB Auto Setup starts. The unit		27	BBC ONE Wales		TV	9
		27	BBC NEWS 24		TV	9
will search for the digital terrestrial		27	BBC 2W		TV	9
		27	BBC Radio Wales		Radio	9
channels. This takes about
		TV: 6	Searching...
			Radio: 4	Data: 0
5 minutes.		RETURN

Power Save Function:, to select “On” or “Off”, then OK

	SELECT		Off: With Quick Start
“On”: It will go into the Power Save	OK		function and AV2 loop-through
		RETURN	in standby.

mode when the unit is in standby mode.

“Off”: It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode. (Quick Start mode)

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

Power Save	On	Off
Power consumption	Approx. 0.9 W	Approx. 15 W
Startup time	Not quick	Quick
Front display	Turns off	Stays lighted
	(The clock display
	disappeared.)
Watching the picture from the digital
satellite receiver connected to the	Cannot do	Can do
AV2 terminal

It is possible to startup and start recording within several seconds. Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it may take time to display the screen.

When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.

OK

The Owner ID settings screen appears.

and press the numbered buttons to enter your choice of a 4-digit PIN number.

Make a note of the PIN number			Owner ID
(don’t forget), as it is not possible
to return to the factory preset.			PIN number
			Name
			House No.
			Postcode
		RETURN
			RETURN : leave

OK	to store the PIN number.
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Tips

To cancel Auto-Setup

Press [RETURN].

If the unit displays “No stations found!”

Press [ ] to select “No” and press [OK]. Go to step . After you have performed steps – , turn off the unit and confirm the cable or aerial input is connected to the RF IN terminal. Restart the Auto-Setup

again ( 71, DVB Auto Setup).

If the clock setting menu appears or the clock is not correct, set the clock manually ( 14).

Restarting the Auto-Setup ( 71,

DVB Auto Setup)

To correct the PIN number

1.Press [ , ] to select the digit.

2.Press the numbered buttons to enter the digit.

When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes while the screen is being displayed, the screen saver may be displayed.

You can turn this function off ( 74,

Screen Saver).

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Setting the Channels and Clock

Clock Setting

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day.

However, if the clock is not set correctly, adjust the clock.

Tips

To correct the character

1.Press [ , ] to select the character.

2.Press [ , ] to correct the character.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

Press and hold [ ] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds.

The PIN number is not displayed.

After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Notes

If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times every day.

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HDD and Disc Handling

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

		Data that can		Play on
Disc type	Logo	be recorded	Rewritable	other
		and played		players 1
Hard disk		Video		—
drive		Still picture
(HDD)		Music
DVD-RAM		Video
		Still picture
DVD-R		Video 3	—
		or
		Still picture 3
DVD-R DL		Video	—
DVD-RW		Video
+R		Video	—
+R DL		Video	—
+RW		Video

1 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 69). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVDRAM compatible DVD players.

[-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

2 For further information ( 24, Notes for Recording)

3 [-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 ( 68).

[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu ( 69).

Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different

recording modes, see “Recording Modes and Durations” ( 25).

Recording Modes and Durations ( 25)

					3
Recording		Copy-once			STEP
16:9
		recording		Standard symbol
aspect
		(CPRM) (	24)
picture	2
					Guide
				[HDD[
		CPRM (	96)	[RAM]	Start
		compatible discs
		only.			Quick
		—		[-R] before finalisation
				[DVD-V] after finalisation
				(Video only)
		—		[-R]DL] before finalisation
				[DVD-V] after finalisation
		—		[-RW‹V›] before finalisation
				[DVD-V] after finalisation
— (4:3		—		[+R] before finalisation
aspect)				[DVD-V] after finalisation
— (4:3		—		[+R]DL] before finalisation
aspect)				[DVD-V] after finalisation
— (4:3		—		[+RW]
aspect)

: Can do, –: Cannot do

Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent you from playing or recording certain discs.

Please see specifications ( 98) for compatible disc versions and recording speeds.

Notes

[RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a title has been erased.

[-RW‹V›] and [+RW] discs will only show an increase in available space when their last title has been erased.

[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The discs will show no increase in available space after deleting titles.

You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of the recording.

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HDD and Disc Handling

Play-only Discs

Disc type	Logo	Standard	Uses
		symbol
DVD-Video		[DVD-V]	High quality movie and music discs
			DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
DVD-RW			You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if
			they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.
(DVD Video
		[-RW‹VR›]	By formatting ( 68) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video
Recording
			format.
format)
			It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for
			recording.
DVD-R		DivX, MP3,	DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX ( 18)
			DVD-R and DVD-R DL with still pictures recorded in JPEG (		18)
DVD-R DL		WMA, JPEG	DVD-R and DVD-R DL with music recorded in MP3/WMA (		18)
		[CD]	Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW )
			You can record tracks to this unit’s HDD.
CD
			CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX ( 18)
		DivX, MP3,	CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG (	18)
		WMA, JPEG	CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3/WMA (	18)
			You can record tracks to this unit’s HDD.
Video CD
		[VCD]	Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW )
SVCD

Play may be impossible on some DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

You can play still pictures (JPEG), MP3 and WMA format data recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/RW. You can also play CD-DA, Video CD and SVCD (conforming to IEC62107) format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or finalise the disc after 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.

Discs that Cannot be Played

2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on

another unit and not finalised ( 96).

Discs recorded with AVCHD format

DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”

DVD-Audio

Blu-ray, HD DVD

DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD

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

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.

( : Possible to view, —: Impossible to view)

		Disc/Titles
	TV type	recorded on	Yes/No
		HDD
	Multi-system TV	PAL
		NTSC
	PAL TV	PAL
		NTSC	1 (PAL60)
	NTSC TV	PAL	—
		NTSC	2

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” ( 75).

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) ( 75).

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USB Memory and Card Handling

Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only.

USB memories you can use on this unit

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.

Compatible USB memories 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.

FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

Format 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.

Standard symbol		[USB]
	Data that can be recorded and played					( : Possible, : Impossible)
	File format	DivX		MP3/WMA		Still pictures (JPEG)
	Playing
	Copying to HDD
			You can play MP3/WMA files		You can play still pictures
		You can play DivX files recorded			recorded with a computer onto
			recorded with a computer onto
	Instructions	with a computer onto the USB			the USB memory and copy them
			the USB memory and copy them
		memory ( 38).			to HDD, DVD-RAM or card
			to HDD (	39, 64).
					(	40, 63).

Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit.This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.

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.

Cards Usable on this Unit [EX89]

		SD Memory Card 1 (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
		SDHC Memory Card 2 (from 4 GB to 32 GB)
	Type	MultiMediaCard
		1 Including miniSD and microSD Card
		2 Including miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card
		The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD card” in these operating instructions.
	Standard symbol	[SD]
	Data that can be	Still pictures
	recorded and played	Video (SD Video)
		You can insert directly into the SD card slot.
		1 A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with the adaptor that comes with the card.
	Instructions	2 A miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card must be used with the adaptor that comes with the card.
		You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, etc. ( 40, 63)
		SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM ( 61).
		SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

When using SD cards 4 GB or larger, only SD cards that display the SDHC logo can be used.

Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.)

If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on

this unit ( 68, 96).

This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.

SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.

This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD card.

We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Structure of folders

Card	: Numbers
DCIM	XXX: Letters
	XXXXX
	(Picture folder)
	XXXX .JPG

001

Any folder with JPEG files

P0000001.JPG

P0000002.JPG

SD_VIDEO

PRG

(MPEG2 folder)

MOV .MOD

MOV .MOI

PRG .PGI

MGR_INFO

(MPEG2 information folder)

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DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG)

Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only.

DivX File information

Playable media	[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]
File format	DivX
	Files must have the extension
	“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

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

Number of files Maximum number of files recognizable 1 : 200 files

Support version Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile. Video

–Number of stream: Up to 1

–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50

–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576

–FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps Audio

–Number of stream: Up to 8

–Format: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital

–Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.

MP3/WMA File Information

Playable media	[HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]
File format	MP3
	Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
	WMA (Windows Media-formatted file)
	Files must have the extension “.wma” or “.WMA”.
Number of folders	Maximum number of folders (groups or albums)
(groups or albums) recognizable:
	300 folders (groups or albums) (including the root
	folder)
Number of files	Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable 1:
(tracks)	3000 files (tracks)
Bit rates (MP3)	32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling	16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/
frequency (MP3)	48 kHz
ID3 tags	compatible ([HDD] [USB])
WMA tags
For WMA	This unit is compatible with Windows Media
	Audio 9 (WMA9).

Still Picture (JPEG 2) Information

Playable media	[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD]
File format	JPEG
	Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number of pixels	Between 34 34 and 6144 4096
	(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number of	[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders
folders 3	recognizable: 300 folders
	[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum
	of 300 folders
Number of files 3	[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of files
	recognizable 1: 3000 files
	[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum
	of 3000 files
MOTION JPEG	Not supported
PROGRESSIVE JPEG

If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3/ WMA file, play may not be possible.

1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX and other type 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.

Notes

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.)

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

[-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); however, 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); some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.

Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.

English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not display 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 number 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).

Tips

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 number the folders.

Structure of MP3/WMA folders

e.g. Structure of MP3 folders

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

Root

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the

001

001

order you want to play them.

002.mp3

The file name extension of

WMA files will be “.wma”.

001.mp3

003.mp3

002

003

001.mp3

Order of play

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

Structure of still pictures (folders)

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

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

Order of play

Root

P0000001.jpg

P0000002.jpg

001 002 Folder

P0000003.jpg

P0000004.jpg

P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

004 Folder P0000006.jpg

P0000007.jpg

P0000008.jpg

P0000009.jpg

P0000010.jpg

P0000011.jpg

P0000012.jpg

[RAM]

The following

can be displayed on this unit.

: Numbers

XXX: Letters

Root

1 Still pictures on the root folder

1

XXXX .JPG

can also be displayed.

JPEG

2 Folders can be created on other

DCIM

equipment. However, these

XXXXX

folders cannot be selected as a

copying destination.

XXXX .JPG

If a folder name or file name

has been input using other

equipment, the name may not be

DCIM

2

displayed properly or you may

XXXXX

not be able to play or edit the

data.

XXXX .JPG

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Watching Television

Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” ( 33) for detail information.

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

DRIVE

SELECT

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Tips

Regarding Digital Channel Information ( 46)If New Channel Message appears ( 47)

To select Audio Description, Digital Teletext and subtitles ( 46)To change DVB Multi Audio ( 67, DVB Multi Audio)

Notes

The GUIDE Plus+ list is not displayed immediately after initial tuning is done.

Watching Digital Satellite Programmes

You can view the digital satellite programmes via this unit by the following method when “Power Save” is set to “On”, and the digital satellite receiver is not connected to TV.

Tips

When “Power Save” is set to “Off” ( 76), you can watch the digital satellite programme without turning the unit on.

Notes

You cannot watch digital satellite programmes during timer recording.

Basic Operations

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Playback

Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 36–37) for detail information.

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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

TV

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Tips

To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

1.Press [OPTION].

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

	[DVD-V] [VCD]	[VCD]
		Press [RETURN ].

Notes

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

[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

Playback starts from the most recent recording.

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Playback starts from the point specified by the disc.

[CD]

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

Depending on the disc type, playing may automatically start without pressing [ ] (PLAY).

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.

DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [ ] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

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Recording Television Programmes

Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 24) and “Advanced Recording” ( 25–27) for detail information on recording.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 68).

to turn the unit on.

DRIVE
SELECT	to select the HDD or DVD drive.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] If you selected the DVD drive
OPEN/CLOSE		to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

–Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

– When the format confirmation screen is displayed ( 26).

PAGE

to select desired channel.	HDD	D
CH
– To select with the numbered buttons ( 19).

–When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is recorded directly from the digital satellite receiver, select a channel on the connected equipment, then press [INPUT SELECT] to select “AV2”.

REC MODE	to select the recording		Recording Mode
	mode. ( 25)		Rec Mode	Remain
			XP	47:47
			SP	95:34
			LP	191:11
			EP	381:16
REC			SELECT
	to start recording.
	HDD	REC
	Elapsed recording time
Pausing Recording		Stopping Recording
Press [ ].		Press [ ].

–Press again to restart recording. (The title is not divided.)

Tips

If a programme to record has subtitle, Audio Description or multiple audio, you can record with them. They cannot be switched after recording.

– To record with subtitle

Before start recording, show the subtitle ( 46). If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language ( 71).

– To record with Audio Description

Before start recording, turn on the Audio Description and set the volume ( 46).

–To record with the selected audio

Before start recording, select the desired audio channel or language, if the programme has

multiple audio channel or language ( 67, 71).To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu ( 73).

TV

DRIVE

VOL

CH

SELECT

A

V

PAGE

3

2

1

CH

6

4

5

PR

OG/CHEC

K

9

8

7

INPUT

MANUAL SKIP

DELETE

0

SELECT

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

STOP				PAUSE	PLAY/x1.3	Operations
STATUS					EXIT
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REC

REC MODE

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

STTL

DISPLA

TIME SLIP

TEXT

Y

Notes

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

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

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.)

[-R] Video cannot be recorded to DVD-R discs with JPEG images already recorded on them.

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. ( 24)

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Timer Recording

What is FREEVIEW+TM?

FREEVIEW+ is the functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link”, “Series recording” ( 34), and “Split Programme” are available.

“Guide Link” — If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start.

This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer Recording screen in step ( below).

“Split Programme” — If a programme is separated into 2 or more parts by some other programmes e.g. news, this unit pauses recording during the gap.

This is indicated by “Split” in the Timer Recording screen in step ( below).

When setting timer from the 1st split programme, other parts of the programme will be automatically set and indicated by the timer mark on the TV Guide, but not shown on the timer recording list.

If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and stop times are controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack the beginning or the ending part of the programmes. In order to make the timer recording work successfully, we recommend you set the start time earlier and the end time later by some minutes, up to a maximum of 10 minutes for Guide Link to function.

e.g. When you set the timer recording for a programme that will start at 10:00 and end at 11:00, set “9:58” and “11:05” in step ( below).

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

Turn on this unit.

If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you use for recording ( 15).Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

GUIDE

– The GUIDE Plus+ list appears.

, , to select the future programme, then

OK

TV Guide: Landscape

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD

1:58 SP

Tue 18/08/09

Tue 18th

All Types

All Channels

Recording

Selection screen

TUE 18/08/09 19:45:00

19:45

2 BBC 2

Holiday Programme

TUE 14.10.08

12:54:00

HDD

Time:

Channel

Date

Start

Stop

Mode

STTL

AD

BBC 1

TheWestTonight

ViewDVD

22:30SingleHDDTimer Rec SP

OFF

BBC 2

2 BBC 2

18/ 8 TUE

20:30

OFF

3TV

SeriesTimer Rec

All Channels : BBC 2

Channel 4

News & Factual

Delete

Holiday Programme

Channel 5

TUE

14.10.08

Programme Name

(Guide Link)

2

18:00

18:30

Press OK to store the programme.

-24 hours

+24 hours

Prog. Type

Category

Series Info

OK

TIMER REC

OPTION: Select Advert, etc.

Page

OK

DELETE

0

-- 9

Number

RETURN

RETURN

info

Guide

Change Display Mode

Page

RETURN

“Guide Link”, “Split” and “Series” are displayed here.

– If “Selection Screen” appears, press [ , ] to select “Single Timer Rec.”, then press [OK]. Refer to “Series recording” ( 34) for “Series Timer Rec.”.

Confirm the programme (start and end time) by TV magazine, etc. and correct if necessary using, , , , then OK

Timer icon

–The settings are stored and the timer programme is on.

–The timer icon is displayed.

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

–Repeat steps – to programme other recordings.

–Press [ ] to turn the unit off.

“Guide Link” will not be displayed and will not function under the following conditions.

– Timer programmes set manually ( 30).

–Timer programmes set from the TV Guide are modified or start/stop time changed by more than 10 minutes from original time.

	(Series):	Series recording ( 34) is set.
22	(Split):	The programme is split in two or more parts by other programmes. This unit
		pauses recording during the gap between the parts of the programme.

TV

VOL

CH

DRIVE

SELECT

AV

PA

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3

2

1

CH

6

4

5

PROG/CHECK

9

8

7

MANUAL SKIP

DELETE

0

INPUT

SELECT

SKIP

SLOW/SEARC

H

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

	STATUS					EXIT
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			CREATE
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Tips
To check programmes (						31)

To cancel a timer recording programming

1.Press [ , , , ] to select the programme (the timer icon is displayed) and press [OK].

2.While “Delete” is selected, press [OK].

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

– The timer icon disappears.

Notes

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

The GUIDE Plus+ list is not displayed immediately after initial tuning is done.

The GUIDE Plus+ system will not work if the clock is not set correctly.

If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV

System” ( 75), the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be used.

“FR” recording mode is not available when the timer programme is controlled by “Guide Link”.

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

If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other timer recordings, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help you resolve the overlapping.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Deleting Titles

DELETE Navigator

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

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

Press [ , , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].You can also press [ , ] to view other pages.

Deleting Titles During Playback

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

TV

DRIVE

VOL

CH

SELECT

AV

PA

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6

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7

DELETE

MANUAL SKIP

0

INPUT

SELECT

SKIP

SLO

W/SEARC

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STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

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REC

REC MODE

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

Notes

You cannot delete while recording or copying.

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such titles are deleted.

Tips

[HDD] [RAM] Deleting an item increases the available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available disc space does not increase after deletion.

[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available disc space increases when you delete the last title.

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] To recover total disc space, the disc needs to be

formatted. ( 68)

Basic Operations

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Notes for Recording

Selecting audio for recording

Broadcast in multi-channel sound:

You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display).

However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

Hello	Hola	Hallo
		Select the audio that you want to
		record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the
.		on-screen display ( 67).

About the aspect when recording a programme

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Recording Format” is set to “Video format”)

[-R] [-RW‹V›]

The original aspect used for the source programme will also be used with the recording.

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.

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Recording Format” is set to “VR format”)

The programme will be recorded in the original aspect.

[+R] [+RW]

The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to

DVD-R, etc.

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

Set “Recording Format” to “Video format” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “Video format”. 72)

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 75X ); however, the audio and aspect settings ( above) are necessary before recording to the HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

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

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

Copy-once recording

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 ( 96) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only			[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
12 cm
[HDD]			–—

( : Can do, : 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.

Playing the disc on other DVD players

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying ( 69).

It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them in the same way 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

Finalise

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu ( 69).

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.

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

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Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Durations

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

Recording

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-R,

DVD-RW,

DVD-R DL 3,

+R DL 3

[EX89]

[EX79]

Single-sided

Double-sided 1

Mode

+R, +RW

(8.5 GB)

(8.5 GB)

(400 GB)

(250 GB)

(4.7 GB)

(9.4 GB)

(4.7 GB)

XP

89 hours

55 hours

1 hour

2 hours

1 hour

1 hour

1 hour

(High quality)

45 minutes

45 minutes

SP

3 hours

3 hours

(Standard

178 hours

110 hours

2 hours

4 hours

2 hours

35 minutes

35 minutes

play)

LP

357 hours

221 hours

4 hours

8 hours

4 hours

7 hours

7 hours

(Long play)

10 minutes

10 minutes

EP

14 hours

712 hours

441 hours

2

16

2

20 minutes

(Extra long

8 (6

) hours

8 (6

) hours

(534 hours

2

)

(331 hours

2

)

(12

2

) hours

(10 hours

play)

4

45 minutes 2)

Approximately

FR

712 hours

441 hours

8 hours

8 hours

8 hours

14 hours

9 hours with

(Flexible

maximum for

video quality

maximum

maximum

maximum

maximum

20 minutes

Recording) 4

one side

equivalent to

LP 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” has been set to “EP (6Hours)” in the Setup menu ( 72).

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 discs.

quality		XP
		SP
Picture		LP
		EP (6Hours) 2
		EP (8Hours)
		Recording time

Tips

Maximum number of titles to a disc [HDD] 499 titles on HDD

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] 99 titles on a disc

[+R] [+RW] 49 titles on a disc

FR (Flexible recording mode)

Using “Flexible Recording” 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 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc: − If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit on one disc.

A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the programme.

4.7 GB	4.7 GB
DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM

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

Notes

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the picture quality, so actual

recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especially noticeable.)

Use a disc enough remaining blank space.

When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVDRAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.

4.7 GB	However there will be 30 minutes
DVD-RAM	remaining disc space.

−If you select “Flexible Recording” the programme will fit on one disc perfectly.

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings and

flexible recording ( 27).

Advanced Features

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Advanced Recording

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

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

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW]

The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc or a disc that has been recorded on another equipment.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

SELECT
OK	RETURN

Tips

Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” ( 68) for more detail of formatting.

When removing a Recorded or Copied Disc

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]			Finalise
After recording or copying, if		Finalise the disc so that it can be played
		on other DVD players.
you press [ OPEN/CLOSE]		Note : Recording or Editing is not possible
		after finalising. This may take up to min.
to eject the disc, the following			Press the REC button to start finalise.
screen may appear.			Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
			This disc cannot be played on other
			DVD players without finalising.
Finalising

DVD-R, etc. recorded or copied on this unit cannot be played on other players immediately after recording or copying. Using the Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other players.

Once the disc is finalised you will no longer be able to record onto the disc.

[However if you format the DVD-RW, you can record and copy onto the disc again. ( 68)]

Notes

You cannot stop finalising once you have started it.

Tips

If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,

select “Disc Name” (	68), “Auto-Play Select” ( 69) or “Top Menu”
( 69) in “DVD Management” before finalising.
Refer to “Finalising” (	69) for more detail of finalising.

Specifying the Recording Time

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

Notes

This function does not work during timer recording or Flexible Recording.

Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [ ].

The unit turns off automatically after recording finished.

Direct TV Recording

[HDD]

This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV without having to change the channels on this unit.

You can use the function when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV using a 21-pin Scart cable.

You can also use this function using VIERA Link. ( 44)

Tips

To stop recording

Press [ ].

Notes

When the Digital Teletext ( 46) is displayed, intended image may not be recorded.

If you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording stops.

When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display ( 28), Direct TV recording is unavailable.

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Flexible Recording

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the programme within the remaining disc space.

The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible recording mode)” ( 25).

[HDD] [RAM]

Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording.

Notes

You cannot record more than 8 hours.

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

To stop recording partway

Press [ ].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.

HDD	Remaining time
REC 0:59

1 DVB

BBC ONE Wales

Tips

To stop play

Press [ ] once.

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [ ].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops,

1.Press [ ].

2.Press [ , ] to select “Stop Recording”, then press [OK].

	[HDD] [RAM]
	Allows playback of a previous title, while recording	Features
	something else.
	You can also change the drive and play while
	recording. Press [DRIVE SELECT].	Advanced

Tips

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 the screen.

2.Press [ ].

3.If the recording stop confirmation screen is displayed Press [ , ] to select “Stop Recording”, then press [OK].

Notes

During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete titles.

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Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Manual Recording

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.)

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK

To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver using timer programming

Tips

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [ ].

Tips

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby (The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

Manual timer recordings ( 30)

Notes

In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to cancel the setting after recording is finished.

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

the Setup menu ( 75).

This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.

The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.

When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if the input signal is NTSC system.

Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other.

[HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” ( 49).

When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the unit’s display), the TV Guide data cannot be downloaded.

While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, AV1 output terminal outputs the signal which is input from the AV2 input terminal

irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting ( 75).

During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is only available from the drive performing the recording.

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

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Recording from an External Device

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO- R

DV IN

S VIDEO

AV3 IN

4-pin		S Video				Audio/video
DV cable		cable 1
						2
						cable

Other video equipment

Notes

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

Recording from a DV Camcorder

[HDD] [RAM] Programmes are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images create chapters and playlists are created automatically.

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

1 You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable.

2 Connect to terminals of the same colour.

If the audio output of the external device is monaural, connect to L/ MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

Notes

When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external device stops.

If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then the video quality will be degraded.

Recording from a VCR, etc.

Tips

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [ ].

Using Flexible Recording ( 27), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

Advanced Features

Notes

Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.

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

The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be input properly.

Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the camcorder.

You cannot record and play simultaneously.

Tips

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears.

Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.

To stop recording

Press [ ].

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].

If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check

the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions for

“Recording from a VCR, etc.”. ( left)

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Advanced Timer Recording

Manual timer recordings

1

If “AUTO” is selected, and if the programme includes the

information of subtitles or Audio Description, they are

automatically recorded with the programme.

2

When there are multiple languages, select the subtitle

( 71, DVB Preferred Subtitles).

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3

You can switch the Audio Description and change its volume

during timer recording.

Notes

“ ” on the unit’s display flashes when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby.

If two timer recording times overlap, the first recording always has priority. The second recording will start only after the first recording has finished.

Recorded subtitles cannot be deleted later.

A timer recording will not start while a disc is being formatted, deleted or finalised. The recording begins afterwards.

When “Channel” is set in “AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3”, “STTL” and “AD” setting is unavailable.

Tips

To exit the timer recording list

Press [PROG/CHECK].

“Date” Setting

Each press of [ ] changes items in the order below. (Each press of [ ] changes items in the reverse order.)

Current date One month later

minus one day

SAT		SUN-SAT
---		MON-SAT
SUN		MON-FRI
Weekly timer		Daily timer

Titles recorded using the same daily, weekly or series timer are bundled and displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen ( 36) except when using Auto Renewal Recording.

You can also use the numbered buttons to enter “Channel”, “Date”, “Start” and “Stop”.

You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to switch the drive, [REC

MODE] to switch “Mode” and press [STTL ] to switch “STTL”.

Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle

In timer recording of broadcast with multi-audio or multisubtitle, audio and subtitle language to be recorded will follow the setting of “DVB Preferred Multi Audio” and “DVB Preferred Subtitles” in the Setup menu ( 71).

To cancel a timer recording in progress

Notes

Recording stops and the timer programme is deleted. (Daily, weekly and series timer programmes remain and timer recording will start

from the next time the timer recording is set.)

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