Panasonic DMR-EX93C User Manual

Operating Instructions

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DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX93C

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

∫ Notice for DVB functions

≥DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. ≥This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted

digital broadcast services.

≥The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital broadcast (digital CATV broadcast or

digital terrestrial broadcast) and analogue broadcast services.

In these operating instructions,

[DVB-C] : indicates features applicable to digital CATV broadcasts (DVB-C). [DVB-T] : indicates features applicable to digital terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T). [Analogue] : indicates features applicable to analogue broadcasts.

∫ TV Guide Types

TV Guide is displayed with the provided data from broadcast stations.

For digital terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T) or Analogue broadcasts: The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in Germany/Austria. (as of April 2010)

≥This service may not be available in some areas in the above countries. ≥There may be changes in the service areas.

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 DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥Pages to be referred to are

indicated as “> ±±”.

Example:

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

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CAUTION!

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

Getting started

R6/LR6, AA

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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.

supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may be subject to change.)

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000471)

∏ 1 AC mains lead

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

∏ 1 RF coaxial cable

CAUTION!

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

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

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

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

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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

∏ 2Batteries

for remote control

The remote control information

∫ Batteries

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

≥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.

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Remote control operations (> 4)

∫ Use

The distance and angles are an approximate.

Table of contents

Getting started

supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Quick Start Guide

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Easy access to various functions

— FUNCTION MENU Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

STEP 1

Insert the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and

Smart Card

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STEP 2 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP 4 Setting the CI or CI Plus

(Common Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

USB memory and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures

(JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) . . . . . . . .17

Basic operations

Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording television programmes [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Timer recording [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Advanced operations

Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

General notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

For recording to discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording modes and approximate recording/

copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

When the format confirmation screen is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . 25

When removing a recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . .27

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording from digital satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Copying from other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Advanced timer recording [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Check, change or delete a programme,

or resolve overlapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 30

If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears . . . . . . . . 30

Language for digital broadcast with multi-audio

or multi-subtitle (Digital broadcast only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type

or category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Searching for the programme in the TV Guide list . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using S

HOWVIEW number to make timer recordings

(Analogue broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the S ettings and Editing TV Guide for Analogue

broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

[DVB-T] Series recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

[DVB-T] Useful functions in GUIDE Plus+ system . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To edit the group of titles [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To play the title from the beginning [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To play music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

Start Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI

Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FUNCTION MENU Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) . . . . . . 48

Editing still pictures and music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture) . . . . . 52

Copying

Copying titles or Playlists (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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

(DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying Video (MPEG2) from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying Video (MPEG2) from a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Copying new still pictures on the SD card or USB memory

—Copy New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Copying still pictures on the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Copying music from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Copying music from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/

DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

To update the Gracenote

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting menus

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 63

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Deleting all titles and Playlists (Video)—Delete all titles. . . . . . . 65

Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Deleting all the contents — Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Selecting the background style— Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

—Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . 66

Creating Top Menu — Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

HOLD function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CI Plus compatible CAM (Conditional Access Module) software

upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver . . . . . 77

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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

Getting startedQuick Start

Basic

Advanced

EditingSetting menusReference Copying

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Guide

operations

Quick Start Guide

STTL

STATUS

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE LIVE TV

SKIP

ShowView

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

TIME SLIP

AUDIO

DISPLAY

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

CHAPTER

-10s

MANUAL SKIP

+60s

OPTION

RETURN

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PLAY

COPY

USB

EXT

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PLAY

REC

Recording indicator Playback

indicator

Recording/Playback indicator

Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

The unit’s display

1 Turn the unit on (> 10)

2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD] (> 20)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (> 23, 29, 51)

5 Basic operations for recording and play

[PAUSE LIVE TV] Pause the TV programme you are watching (> 44)

6 Show digital channel information (> 19)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (> 32)/Show status messages (> 64)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 35)

8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 36, 46)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 31, 46)

By using the OPTION button, you may access the various functions (Slideshow, Standby Settings, etc.) quickly and easily.

: Select audio (For playback and analogue broadcast) (> 35)

; Colour buttons

– for TV Guide operations (> 32) – for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (> 36, 37, 40) – for switching VIDEO/Playlists (> 56) – for switching PICTURE /Playlists (> 59) – for deactivating timer programme (> 29) – for showing the Series Information screen (> 34) – for selecting character type when entering text (> 45) – for tuning settings (> 68)

< Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (> 21) ≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (> 21) ≥[EXT LINK] Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(> 27)

≥[¥ DIRECT TV REC] Direct TV Recording (> 42)

= Show Teletext information (> 18)

> Transmit the remote control signal

? Television operations (> 75)

@ Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system

(> 18, 32)

A Show S

B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) (> 27, 28)

C Show Timer Recording screen (> 29)

D Exit the menu screen

E Show the TV Guide screen (> 22, 32)

F Show FUNCTION MENU (> 44)

G Return to previous screen

H Create chapter (> 35)

I Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 35)

J Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 35)

K Skip the specified time (> 35)

L Show on-screen menu (> 63)

M Show subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast

HOWVIEW screen (> 32)

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

Menu for disc playback and changing DVB multi audio or subtitle etc.

programme has subtitles.) (> 18)

1 Disc indicator

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2 Digital broadcast indicator

3 Copying indicator 4 USB port indicator 5 SD card slot indicator 6 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator 7 Timer recording indicator 8 Drive [HDD, DVD or SD] indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

9 Main display section indicator

: Remote control visual feedback

This flashes when it is operated by the remote control.

; Recording/Playback indicator

Main unit

Pull to flip down the front panel.

Video Picture Music

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

Playback

Recording Delete

Copy View

Others Drive Select

Remain

30:00 SP

HDD

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

Select a function.

Selectable items are displayed on the right.

Select an item.

Press [OK].

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1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 10)

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

2 Disc tray (> 17) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (> 28) 4 USB port (> 17) 5 Display (> 4) 6 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (> 28, 76) 7 Open/Close disc tray (> 17)

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

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8 SD card slot (> 17) 9 Channel select (> 18) : Start recording (> 21)/Specify a time to stop recording (> 21) ; St op ( > 20, 21, 35) < Start play (> 20) = Remote control signal sensor (> 2)

Rear panel terminals (> 7, 8, 9, 76, 77)

Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU Display

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

Select the recording method. The TV Guide, Timer Recording or ShowView Record screen will be displayed.

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

Select the copy method.

Select to watch TV with the tuner of this unit. “View” is displayed in the FUNCTION MENU when this unit is connected with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later. (> 42)

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

Change which drive is used.

1 Playback

Video (> 20, 36) DivX (> 38) Picture (> 40) Music (> 37, 39) Top M enu ( > 20) Menu (> 20)

2 Recording

TV Guide (> 22, 32) Timer Recording (> 22, 29) ShowView Record (> 32)

3 Delete

Video (> 23) Picture (> 51) Music (> 51)

4 Copy

Video (HDD to DVD) (> 55) Advanced Copy (> 56) Copy Music CD (> 61) Copy Music (> 61) Copy New Pictures (> 59)

5 View

6 Others

Playlists (> 48, 52) Flexible Rec (> 26) DV Auto Rec (> 28) HDD Management (> 64) DVD Management (> 64) Card Management (> 64) Setup (> 67)

7 Drive Select

HDD DVD SD USB

Note

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



Guide

Quick Start

71).

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

Note

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 coolin g 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 st eam in the room. – During the rainy season.

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

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

∫ 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 (Video) will not increase the amount of time.)

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

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

∫ While operating

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

may become damaged.)

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

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

∫ When moving the unit

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

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

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing with 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 supplied) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

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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.

STEP 1

OUTOUT

AV OUTAV OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCPCM/M/BITSTREAMBITSTREAM

)

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 (TV)

OPTICAL

AV2 (

EXT

)

AC IN

COMMON INTERFACE

COMMON INTERFACECOMMON INTERFACE

AC IN

CI (Common Interface) slot

CAM (Conditional Access Module)

Smart Card

This unit’s rear panel

Adjust the position marks.

Label facing upwards

Note

Insert the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card

You need a Conditional Access Module together with a valid Smart Card and a subscription with the corresponding CATV provider if you want to watch/record encrypted digital CATV broadcasts.

1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the commercially available CAM (Conditional Access Module). 2 Insert the CAM into the CI (Common Interface) slot of this unit.

TV service encryption is automatically cancelled and the service can be viewed or recorded.

≥When using unencrypted digital terrestrial broadcasts or analogue broadcasts, you do not need to insert CAM. Proceed to STEP 2. (> 8)

The recording might be prohibited by broadcasters.

Guide

Quick Start

≥Be sure to insert the CAM horizontally into the slot. ≥Do not insert the CAM and Smart Card upside down. ≥For more details, see the manual of the CAM and S mart Card, or consult the dealer. ≥The Common Interface supports the modules according to DVB Specification and CI Plus Specification. ≥Unplug the AC mains lead before you insert or remove the CAM with Smart Card. Remove it slowly.

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STEP 2 Connection

Required setting

OUT

AV OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(

BITSTREAM

)

COMMON INTERFACE

To the terrestrial aerial

Television’s rear panel

Aerial cable/ CATV coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AC mains lead

(supplied)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

“AV2 Input” setting in the Setup menu (> 73)

21-pin Scart

cable

Cooling fan

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (> 9, 76)

RF coaxial cable

(supplied)

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 affect ed by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

≥When connecting to a t elevision with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.

Television

VCR

This unit

DO NOT

Common Interface (CI) slot

In order to view or record encrypted CATV services, you must insert a certified CAM and Smart Card into this slot. (> 7)

Cable

Digital satellite receiver’s rear panel

For viewing digital satellite broadcasts, connect this unit with a digital satellite receiver before connecting the AC mains lead.

Using a 21-pin Scart cable

≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (> 42). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (> 90).

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 72)

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Refer to “Additional connections” (> 76) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

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

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

[approx. 0.3 W (“Power Save in Standby” is

Connecting a television

activated and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”.)]

Required setting

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMMON INTERFACE

AV1 (TV)

AV2

(

)

EXT

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCPCM/M/BITSTREAM

AC IN

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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.

OUTOUT

AV OUTAV OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCPCM/M/BITSTREAMBITSTREAM

)

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 (TV)

OPTICAL

AV2

(

EXT

)

COMMON INTERFACE

COMMON INTERFACECOMMON INTERFACE

HDMI IN

HDMI AV OUT

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

21-pin Scart cable

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Television’s rear panel

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following functions are available.

≥Direct TV Recording (> 42) ≥Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver

(In this case, make sure to switch the television input to “AV”.)

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

(> 72). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

Digital satellite receiver's rear panel

OUTOUT

AV OUTAV OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCPCM/M/BITSTREAMBITSTREAM

)

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 (TV)

OPTICAL

AV2

(

EXT

)

COMMON INTERFACE

COMMON INTERFACECOMMON INTERFACE

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

Television’s rear panel

Receiver’s rear panel

Note

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

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

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

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

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

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [> 42, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

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

Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

(V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology.

”/Q Link)]

Guide

Quick Start

Required setting

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 89) and

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

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

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

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STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

INPUT

SELECT

PAGE

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

DRIVE SELECT



STATUS

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN

DELETE

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PAUSE LIVE TV

SKIP



,,,

RETURN

FUNCTION MENU

Numbered buttons

Auto Setup

Digital Cable (DVB-C) & Analogue Channels Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) & Analogue Channels Digital Cable (DVB-C) Channels Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) Channels

DVB Auto Setup

Quick Scan

Full Scan

DVB Auto Setup

Progress 0% 100%

No.

Quality

Channel Name Type

Das Erste

ZDF

1 2

Data

9 9

Active Antenna

Please check whether your indoor antenna has its own power supply or needs

Off

DVB Auto Setup

Scan CH 5 69

Quality

Channel Name Type

ABC

ABC 2

1 2

Data

9 9

Power Save in Standby

Power Save On

:00

From

:00

Saves standby power consumption

Digital terrestrial broadcasting Auto Setup (Selecting 2 or 4 on step 3)

Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

When using indoor antenna that is not equipped with power supply, select “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 5-10 minutes.

When selecting 2, analogue broadcasting “Auto Setup” is

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

≥If the Language setting menu appears on the television,

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

executed after “DVB Auto Setup” is completed.

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

“On Timer” and press [OK] when the “Power Save in Standby” setting menu appears.

3 Press [3, 4] to select the

broadcasting systems and press [OK].

1 Digital Cable (DVB-C) & Analogue Channels:

Performs the digital CATV broadcasting and analogue broadcasting Auto-Setup.

2 Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) & Analogue Channels:

Performs the digital terrestrial broadcasting and analogue broadcasting Auto-Setup.

3 Digital Cable (DVB-C) Channels:

Performs the digital CATV broadcasting Auto Setup only.

4 Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) Channels:

Performs the digital terrestrial broadcasting Auto Setup only.

4 Scan and set up broadcasting

channels.

Digital CATV broadcasting Auto Setup (Selecting 1 or 3 on step 3)

Press [3, 4] to select “Quick Scan” or “Full Scan” and press [OK].

“DVB Auto Setup” starts.

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≥“Quick Scan” searches according to NIT (Network

Information Table) of CATV operators. This takes about 5 minutes. If no digital channels are found by “Quick Scan”, “Full Scan” starts continuously.

≥“Full Scan” searches all range of the frequency.

This takes about 20 minutes.

When selecting 1, analogue broadcasting “Auto Setup” is executed after “DVB Auto Setup” is completed.

On: It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode

Off: It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode.

when the unit is in standby mode.

(Quick Start mode)

On Timer:

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to set the start and stop time and then press [OK]. ≥“Power Save in Standby” is set to activate during

the setting time period.

The features of the Power Save in Standby function when the unit is in standby mode are as below.

Power Save in Standby Activated (On/

On Timer

Power consumption

Approx. 0.3 W Startup time Not Quick

Watching the picture

Cannot do Can do

§1

)

§3

Approx. 16 W

Quick

(e.g. Digital satellite TV) from the device connected to AV2

§1

“Unit’s Display” is set to “Automatic” in the Setup menu. (

71)

§2

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.

§3

When “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off” in the Setup menu (

74)

If the TV aspect setting screen appears on the television. Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [OK].

≥16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

≥Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (> 89).

≥Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (> 89).

When television picture appears, setup is complete.

Deactivated

(

Off

)

§2

If the confirmation screen of GUIDE Plus+ data download

Post Code

Current Country : Germany This unit downloads GUIDE Plus+ data several times a day.

CHANGE

Note

appears, perform the following steps.

(For information about GUI DE Plus+ system > 12)

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

7 Press the numbered buttons or

[3, 4, 2, 1] to enter your postal code and press [OK].

GUIDE Plus+ data download starts. This takes about 30 minutes.

8 When the download has finished

Press [OK].

Set up is complete.

To st o p partw a y

Press [RETURN ].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (> 73).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (> 68)

∫ To restart set up (> 67) ∫ Settings of the TV Guide for Analogue

broadcasts (> right)

≥When you turn the unit on after inserting the CAM and Smart Card,

depending on the card provider, a PIN code or parental control code may be demanded. (> 12)

Settings of the TV Guide for Analogue broadcasts

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Guide

Type” and press [OK].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Analogue

Channels” and press [OK].

7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [OK].

≥It will go into Standby status once, and the power will be

turned on again automatically. This procedure may take a few minutes.

≥All of the T V Guide data for digital broadcasts and timer

recording settings will be erased.

8 After the power is turned on,

Download the GUIDE Plus+ data following the instructions on the screen.

≥It may take up to 2 hours to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system. ≥If the “Postal Code” screen is displayed, press

[3, 4, 2, 1] or the numbered buttons to enter the postal code.

Guide

Quick Start

TV Guide system

TV Guide system provides programme information from the broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. This unit can receive either of the TV Guides for the digital or analogue broadcasts. After the Auto Setup (> 10) has completed, it is set to receive the TV Guide for the digital broadcasts. It is required to change the settings to use the TV Guide for the analogue broadcasts. (> right)

[DVB-T] [Analogue] You can use the GUI DE Plus+ system for TV Guide. (> 12, 33)

≥TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly. ≥If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (> 72), the TV Guide

system cannot be used.

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

are not updated.

≥

The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible via the aerial input of this unit. It is not possible to receive the data via the externally connected digital satellite receiver or digital set-top boxes.

≥It is possible to record analogue broadcasts using Manual

recording, even without changing the TV Guide Type, and vice versa. (> 29, 32)

9 Confirm the message on the screen.

≥If “No Data” appears (> 33, Editing TV Guide, Reference) ≥If “No Host channel detected.” appears (> 33, Changing the

settings, Host Channel)

≥If “Data download was unsuccessful.” appears (> 33,

Changing the settings, Data Download)

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

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STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Note

CHAPTER

-10s

MANUAL SKIP

+60s

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

INPUT

SELECT

PAGE

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

DRIVE SELECT



STATUS

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN

DELETE

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PAUSE LIVE TV

SKIP

DELETE

,,,

PAUSE

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN



AUDIO

DELETE

Numbered buttons

Setup

TV Aspect

Active Antenna

HDMI Settings AV1 Output AV2 Settnigs

16:9

Off

Video

TV System

PAL

Disc Picture Sound Display

Tuning

Others

RETURN

TAB

SELECT

Common Interface

Connection

Note

TV Guide data download

Analogue broadcasts

The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (t he

Digital broadcasts

≥[DVB-C] GUIDE Plus+ system is not available (> below) ≥[DVB-T] GUIDE Plus+ system may not be available in some areas.

When GUIDE Plus+ system is available:

– Download automatically in standby mode – Download manually from “GUIDE Plus+ Data Download Now” in

the Setup menu (> 74).

When GUIDE Plus+ system is not available:

– Download automatically while the unit is on. – Download automatically in standby mode

if “TV Guide

television station transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day.

– Download automatically when the unit is turned off.

≥If you turn on the unit while “GUIDE” appears, the data update

is interrupted.

≥If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer

recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority. (> 33, Night Download)

– Download manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu.

(> 33)

Download in Standby” is set to “On” in the Setup menu (> 74)

To select the time to download in standby mode (> 74, TV Guide/Software search period)

For GUIDE Plus+ system

Visit the following homepage for more information.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com

≥Depending on when you set up this unit, it may take approximately

one day before you can display the television programme list.

≥A station that is not registered in your area is not displayed in the

television programme list even if a signal can be received.

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead during data download. ≥During data download, the HDD rotates and will make operating

sounds.

STEP 4 Setting the CI or CI Plus (Common Interface)

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

≥For more information about TV service, please contact your

service provider.

∫ PIN code query

When you turn the unit on after inserting the card, depending on the card provider, a PIN code or parental control code may be demanded. 1 Enter the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons.

Delete an incorrect number with [DELETE ¢].

2 Confirm your password with [OK].

≥Other settings on the card, e.g. changing the password, can be

adjusted in the Setup menu. (> 73)

≥Do not set any limitations about parental controls in “Common

Interface” or recording/viewing programmes may not be possible. Set the parental ratings level using “Child Lock” function. (> 69)

≥Depending on the card, in some cases its use together with this

unit may be limited or not possible.

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5 Press [3, 4] to select “Common

Interface” and press [OK].

The features that appear on the screen are dependent on the contents of the inserted CAM and Smart Card. Follow the on-screen instructions.

≥On-screen operation guide may not correspond to the

remote control buttons.

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording/copying and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Data that can be recorded and played Video, Still picture, Music Rewritable ≤ Timer recording ≤ Recording 16:9 aspect picture (> 24) ≤ Recording of copyright-protected titles

Depending on the copy restriction level, these titles may not be recorded.

Hard disk drive (HDD)

[HDD]

≤

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording/copying times for different discs under different recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate recording/copying times” (> 25).

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may

prevent you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (> 88) for compatible disc

versions and recording speeds.

≥Recording M 1 and/or M 2 for bilingual broadcasts (> 24,

55)

Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R

Standard symbol [RAM] [-R] before finalisation

Data that can be recorded and played Video, Still picture Video or Still picture

Rewritable ≤ – Play on other players ≤

Timer recording – Recording 16:9 aspect picture (> 24) ≤ Recording of copyright-protected titles

Format (> 65) Necessary Unnecessary

Depending on the copy restriction level, these titles may not be recorded.

Disc type DVD-RW +RW

Standard symbol [-RW‹V›] before finalisation

Data that can be recorded and played Video Rewritable ≤ – Play on other players ≤

Timer recording – Recording 16:9 aspect picture (> 24) ≤ – (4:3 aspect ) Recording of copyright-protected titles – Format (> 65) Necessary

≥This disc can be played back on

Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

≤

(EXT LINK)

[DVD-V] after finalisation

≥Finalisation is needed

(> 66).

≥This disc can be played

≥If the disc failed to play

[DVD-V] after finalisation (Video only)

≥Videos and still pictures cannot be

mixed on one disc.

≥Finalisation is needed (> 66).

–

[+RW] [+R] before finalisation

≤

back only on equipment compatible with +RW discs.

on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (> 66).

≤

[DVD-V] after finalisation

≥Finalisation is needed

(> 66).

–

≤

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

≥Finalisation is needed

(> 66).

≥This disc can be played

back only on equipment compatible with DVD-R DL discs.

–

DVD-R DL

Guide

Quick Start

Video

≤

+R DL

–

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

≤

≥Finalisation is needed

(> 66).

≥This disc can be played

back only on equipment compatible with +R DL discs.

∫ Recording format

This unit records video in the following formats.

DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]

This is a recording method which allows you to record/copy and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create Playlists (Video),

etc.

≥Copyright-protected titles (TV programmes) can be recorded to a

CPRM compatible disc using EXT LINK function.

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

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVDVideo. ≥Copyright-protected titles cannot be recorded/copied even if using

a CPRM compatible disc.

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

other equipment.

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

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

≥Copyright-protected titles cannot be recorded/copied. ≥After finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses

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

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

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

≥You can play copyright-protected titles if they have been recorded onto

a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (> 65) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

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

recording.

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DivX

WMA/

JPEG

CD [CD]

–

DivX

WMA/ JPEG

Video CD [VCD]

/MP3/

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

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

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

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

)

SVCD

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

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

and not finalised (> 89).

≥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

≥DVD-RAM with a cartridge (TYPE 1)

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

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

TV type Disc/Titles recorded

on HDD

Multi-system TV PAL ≤

NTSC ≤

PAL TV PAL ≤

NTSC

NTSC TV PAL –

NTSC

§1

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

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (> 72).

≥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) (> 72).

§1

≤

Yes/No

(PAL60)

§2

≤

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USB memory and card information

Note

MOV



.MOD

PRG



.PGI

MOV



.MOI

SD_VIDEO

001

PRG

XXXX



.JPG

DCIM

P0000001.JPG P0000002.JPG

XXXXX

MGR_INFO

Card

Any folder with JPEG files e.g.,

(Picture folder)

(MPEG2 information folder)

(MPEG2 folder)

USB memories you can use on this unit

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

protocol:

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

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

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

≥

Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.

≥MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported. ≥A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.

Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

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

Indicated in these instructions by [USB] Data that can be played or copied (≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

File format Playing

DivX

≤

MP3/WMA Still pictures (JPEG)

≤≤

Quick Start

Copying to HDD – ≤≤ Instructions

You can play DivX with a computer onto the USB memory (> 38).

Video images of the copyright-prot ected DivX® contents stored on USB device can be output only through the HDMI output terminal. (> 39)

files recorded

You can play and copy to HDD MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 39, 61).

You can play and copy to HDD, DVD-RAM or card still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 40, 59, 60).

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

this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

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

Cards you can use on this unit

Guide

Ty pe

Indicated in these instructions by [SD] Data that can be recorded and

played Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

Suitable SD cards

≥When using SD cards 4 GB or larger, only SD cards that display

the SDHC logo can be used.

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. ≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/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 (> 65, 89).

≥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.

≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD

card.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

swallow ing.

SD Memory Card§1 (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard

§1

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

§2

Including miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card

§2

(from 4 GB to 32 GB)

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

Still pictures (JPEG) Video (SD Video)

§1

A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with the adaptor that comes with the card.

§2

A miniSDHC Card and a 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, 59). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (> 58) ≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

Structure of folders

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

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

002

001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

003

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

e.g. Structure of MP3 folders

Root

Order of

play

(folder=group)

(file=track)

P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg

XXXX



jpg

DCIM

XXXXX

Root

Order of

play

002 Folder

003 Folder

004 Folder

DCIM

JPEG

XXXX



.jpg

XXXX



.jpg

XXXXX

DCIM

XXXX



.jpg



Root

DivX

Playable media

File format DivX

Number of folders

Number of files

Support version

MP3/WMA

Playable media

File format MP3

Number of folders (groups or albums)

Number of files (tracks)

Bit rates (MP3)

Sampling frequency (MP3)

For WMA This unit is compatible with Windows Media Audio 9

ID3 tags WMA tags

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

WMA file, play may not be possible.

Still pict ures (JPEG

Playable media

File format JPEG

Compatible pixels

Number of

§4

folders

Number of

§4

files

MOTION

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JPEG PROGRESSIVE JPEG

§1

Video images of the copyright-protected DivX contents stored on

USB device can be output only through the HDMI output terminal. (> 39)

§2

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX and other types of files is 4000.

§3

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

§4

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

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

§1

≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,

“.AVI” or “.avi”.

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

Maximum number of files recognizable

Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile V3.0.

Vide o – Number of stream: Up to 1 – Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DX50 –16 k 16 to 720 k 576 (25 fps)

16 k 16 to 720 k 480 (30 fps)

– Aspect Ratio: 10:11, 40:33, 16:11, 12:11, 1:1 Audio – Number of stream: Up to 8 – Format: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital – Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible. MPEG

multi is 2 ch conversion.

– Bitrate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3/MPEG),

32 kbps to 448 kbps (Dolby Digital)

– Sampling frequency.: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz (MP3/MPEG)/32 kHz/

44.1 kHz/48 kHz (Dolby Digital)

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

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

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

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable 3000 files (tracks)

32 kbps to 320 kbps

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

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

§3

)

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

≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Between 34k34 and 6400k6400

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

recognizable: 300 folders [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders

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

§2

: 3000 files

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

Not supported

§2

: 200 files

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats:

ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet

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

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

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

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

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

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

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

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

played.

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

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

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

rights management (DRM).

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§5

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established

§5

compliant (Content recorded on a

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

∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

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

Structure of MP3/WMA folders

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

§2

≥The file name

extension of WMA files will be “.wma”.

Structures of still picture folders

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

[RAM]

Folders can be created on other equipment.

These folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

≥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.

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Insert label-up.

Note

ADAPTER

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

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.

e.g., miniSD

Press on the centre of the card.

Pull it straight out.

LOCK

DO NOT

DO DO NOT

DO NOT

Inserting discs

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

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

Automatic drive select function

[DVD-V] [VCD]

≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

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

automatically selected.

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

cartridge. Cartridge discs cannot be used.

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

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

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to

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

≥Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (> 38, 59, 60).

Removing the USB memory

≥Complete all USB-relat ed operations and pull the USB memory

straight out.

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

be damaged.

Inserting, removing the SD card

When the SD card slot 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. Inserting the card

Disc and card care

∫ How to hold a disc or a card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Guide

Quick Start

∫ Handling precautions

≥Be careful about scratches and dirt. ≥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 t he 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

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 o ffers 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 DV D

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.

Removi ng the card

∫ Card-protection

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

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Watching Television

Basic operations

TIME SLIP

ヵユヹヵ

AUDIO

STTL

DISPLAY

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

CHAPTER

REC

-10s

MANUAL SKIP

+60s

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

INPUT

SELECT

PAGE

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

DRIVE

SELECT



STATUS

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN

DELETE

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PAUSE LIVE TV

SKIP



,,,

CH

DISPLAY

STATUS

OPTION

STTL

TEXT

CH

Numbered buttons

Colour buttons

e.g.

Channel List

RETURN

SELECT

Sorting Mode Teletext Favourite SelectMulti Video

All Channels

Page -

Page +

1 Das Erste 2 ZDF 3 RTL Television 4 SAT.1 5 VOX 6 ProSieben 7 RTL2 8 kabel eins 9 Super RTL

1 Das Erste 15:10 Sturm der Liebe 16:00 Tagesschau

123...







e.g.,

Current page

number

Colour button

bar

Date/time

e.g.

This DVD recorder supports analogue broadcasting, digital terrestrial broadcasting and CATV broadcasting with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 codec. But HD broadcasts are downconverted to SD video when this unit receives them.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

Select the channel

1 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the channel of digital broadcasts,

digital channel information appears automatically.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

Press the numbered buttons and press [OK].

“D” means digital broadcasts.

Select the channel from Channel List

Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels you watch often. (> 67, Favourites Edit)

1 While watching TV

Press [OK].

Channel List is displayed.

2 Press the “Blue” button to select the

“Favourite Select”.

The “Favourite Select” screen changes in the following order:

[DVB-C] (and analogue broadcasts) All Channels (Except for Analogue Channels) J TV J Radio

J Analogue [DVB-T] (and analogue broadcasts)

All Channels (Including Analogue Channels) J TV J Radio J Created Favourites

§1

Only when receiving analogue broadcast signal

§2

Created Favourites > 67, Favourites Edit

§1

J Created Favourites§2 J All Channels

§2

J All Channels

3 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

and press [OK].

Image of the selected channel is displayed. Press [OK] again to exit Channel List if you select digital broadcast channels. ≥It is possible to select the channel with the numbered

buttons too.

To sort the channels in alphabetical order:

Press the “Red” button to change the sorting mode.

≥For alphabetical sorting mode, skip backwards or forwards by a

letter with [2, 1].

To switch to the Multi Video screen§:

1 Press the “Yellow” button.

≥The additionally available sub-channels of the selected channel

are displayed.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the sub-channel and press [OK]. 3 Press [OK] again.

≥Press the “Yellow” button to return to the Channel List.

Only for channels broadcasting in Multi Video.

Note

≥Alphabetical sorting of the created Favourites is not possible in the

Channel List.

≥The Channel List is not displayed while recording, except with

High-Speed Copy.

≥Timer Recordings of Multi Video channels always record the main

channel.

≥“Locked” is displayed on the preview screen when selecting the

programme on which “Child Lock” works.

To show subtitle (Digital broadcast only)

When “Subtitle” appears in digital channel information (> 19)

Press [STTL ].

≥Press again to hide the subtitle. ≥Programmes are recorded with subtitle when you record them with

the subtitle displayed (> 21).

To show

You can enjoy Teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. ≥You can check if the programme has Teletext information.

“TXT” is indicated on the digital channel information (> 19).

Basic Teletext viewing

Tel et ext

(Digital broadcast only)

1 While viewing the programme

Press [TEXT ].

Teletext screen appears.

DO 13. 05. 10 18:00:00P100 100 ZDFtext

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1: Encrypted channels are marked with a key symbol in the

2: Preview of the selected channel is displayed.

3: Titles of the current programme and next programme are

corresponding table.

(Digital broadcasts only)

displayed.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can use the numbered buttons, the cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1] and the coloured buttons.

To exit the screen

Press [TEXT ].

Using Teletext conveniently

DO 13. 05. 10 18:00:00P100 101 ZDFtext

(Normal)

(Top)

(Bottom)

Appears when updating is completed.

Broadcast

1 Das Erste

No Signal

All Channels

18:53

Change Category

info

ZDF-Mor

19:00 - 19:30

NOW

Multi Audio

Encrypted.

SubtitleTXT

    

 



Locked

Note

After performing step 1 (> 18, right column)

Press [OPTION] and press the corresponding colour button.

Reveal hidden data

Displays the hidden messages. (e.g., quiz page answers)

Press the “Red” button.

≥Press the “Red” button again to hide messages.

2 Select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB

Subtitles”.

For DVB Multi Audio

1 Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound” menu and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi Audio” and press [1].

For DVB Subtitles

1 Press [3, 4] to select the “Other” menu and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Subtitles” and press [1].

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

Change the screen size

You can change the Teletext screen size.

Press the “Green” button.

≥Each press of the “Green” button changes the display.

View temporarily a TV programme while the Teletext screen is being displayed

Press the “Yellow” button.

≥Press the “Yellow” button again to return to the update page.

View sub page

If there are one or more sub pages, then the corresponding sub pages can be displayed.

1 Press the “Blue” button. 2 Enter a 4-digit number of

the desired sub page with the numbered buttons. Sub page is displayed.

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.

1 Programme name and

Broadcast time

2 Channel and Station Name 3 Progress of the current

programme

4 Signal Quality (> below) 5 Category (Favourite > 67) 6 Change the category 7 During scrambled

broadcasting (pay-TV etc.) This is indicated in: White: Can view Yellow: Cannot view Insert CAM with a certified Smart Card (> 7).

8 Te le te x t (> 18)

To switch information of the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS ] once or twice.

Signal Quality

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

If “No Signal” is displayed:

≥Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

broadcasting.

again (only when “info ” is displayed).

9 NOW:

Information about the current programme NEXT: Information about the following programme

: Programme is broadcast in

multi-channel sound (> left) To change the audio language (> 69, DVB Preferred Language)

; Locked (> 69) < Subtitle (> 18) = To display detailed information

(> below) CAM Upgrade Info (> 75)

Basic

operations

≥You can also select the sub page with [2, 1]. ≥It may take some time for searching, during which time you can

watch TV (> above).

Note

≥The Teletext data received may not be displayed appropriately. ≥If a lot of Teletext information is available, then it may take a while

to be displayed.

≥Characters of the Teletext can be changed with “Teletext Character

Set” in “Display” of the Setup menu. (> 71)

To select a language for DVB multi audio or DVB subtitle (Digital broadcast only)

When there are multiple audio or subtitle in the current channel, you can select a language.

1 Press [DISPLAY].

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

∫ If the Child Lock message appears

If you set the “Child Lock” in the “Tuning” of the Setup menu (> 69) to prevent your children from viewing inappropriate programmes, the follow ing message may appear.

This channel is locked. Press OK to enter PIN. Approved for children older than XX years.

To unlock this channel temporarily

1 Press [OK].

numbered buttons to enter your 4-digit PIN.

2 Press [OK].

A confirmation screen appears

and press the

∫ If New Channel Message appears (> 68)

When a DVB channel is added, this unit will be informed automatically. Then the confirmation message appears. If you select “Yes” on the display, “Auto Setup” starts (all channel settings are deleted. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.) ≥The display/hide setting can be changed (> 68, New Channel

Message).

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs



 OPEN/CLOSE

Numbered buttons

Note

Refer to “Advanced playback” (> 35) for detail information.

≥During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby,

this unit cannot play discs that do not match the “TV Syst em” (PAL/ NTSC) (> 72) setting. Set “TV System” to match the discs before playing them.

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

the “TV System” (PAL/NTSC) setting to the recorded title (> 72).

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

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

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

may not always be able to control play as described in these



VOL

INPUT

SELECT

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

MANUAL SKIP

-10s

EXT LINK

PAGE

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

+60s

DIRECT TV REC

(PLAY)

RETURN

DRIVE

SELECT

,,,

OPTION

DRIVE

SELECT

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC

CHAPTER

REC MODE

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V]

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

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

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

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

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

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

[VCD]

Press [RETURN ].

Note

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]

when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.

≥If you have set the “Child Lock” (> 69), the 4-digit PIN entry screen

may appear. Press the numbered buttons to enter your 4-digit PIN and press [OK].

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

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

Play starts from the most recently recorded title.

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Play starts from the point specified by the disc.

[CD]

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

∫ Resume play function

[HDD]

If you play the title that was viewed once, the title is played

back from the point you have last stopped.

To start playing the title from the beginning, refer to “To play

the title from the beginning [HDD]” (> 36)

≥Resume play function for discs > 35, Operation during play

Menu operation for other type of contents

≥DivX (> 38) ≥MP3/WMA (> 39) ≥Still pict ures (JPEG) (> 40) ≥Music on HDD (> 37) ≥Music CD (> 37)

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Recording television programmes [HDD]

TIME SLIP

STTL

DISPLAY

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

CHAPTER

REC

-10s

MANUAL SKIP

+60s

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

INPUT

SELECT

PAGE

SLOW/SEARCH

VOL

DRIVE

SELECT



STATUS

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN

DELETE

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PAUSE LIVE TV

SKIP

PAUSE



STOP

REC MODE

STTL

REC

AUDIO

CH



ヵユヹヵ

Numbered buttons

e.g.

32:35

65:11

130:25

260:04

Recording Mode

Rec Mode Remain

≥To record sound using

LPCM (XP mode only): Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (> 71).

REC

Note

Refer to “Notes for recording” (> 24) for detail information.

CH

REC



3 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

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

recording.

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

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

≥[Analogue] When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”

(> 70), you can change the audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (This operation does not affect the audio of the recordings.)

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording. You can also press [¥ REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.)

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

≥If you have set the “Child Lock” (> 69), the 4-digit PIN entry screen

may appear. Press the numbered buttons to enter your 4-digit PIN and press [OK].

≥If you record programmes on which “Child Lock” works partially,

PIN code entry is required when playing back the recordings.

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

is not being received correctly, the digital channel information (> 19) is also recorded and remains visible during playback.

≥If you try to record recording prohibited programmes, “$” is

displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

Basic

operations

This function is only for recording on HD D.

≥You cannot record TV programmes directly to the disc.

Record them on HDD and then copy them to discs. (> 24)

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.

1 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

Press the numbered buttons and press [OK].

“D” means digital broadcasts.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

≥Recording modes and approximate recording/copying times

(> 25)

e.g.,

When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or multiple audio

If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, you can record with subtitle or selected audio.

To record with subtitle

Before start recording, press [STTL ] to

show the subtitle.

If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language (> 19).

≥Subtitle cannot be switched after recording.

To record with the selected audio

Before start recording, select the desired language for audio (> 19).

To specify a time to stop recording— One Touch Recording

During recording

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording time.

≥You can specify up to 4 hours later. ≥The unit display changes as shown below.

OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00 ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00 ,"" OFF 3:00 ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (> 22, 29) or while

using Flexible Recording (> 26).

≥This unit is turned to standby mode when this unit is not operated

for approximately 5 minutes after completing One Touch Recording, if “Auto Standby after OTR” is set to “On” in the Setup menu. (Default setting: “On”) (> 74)

To cancel

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

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

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Timer recording [HDD]

Note

e.g.,

e.g.

Timer Recording

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

Mode

Stop DriveStartChannel Date

STTL

17:30 19. 10. TUE OFF

1 Das E

Programme Name

HDD

All Channels : Das Erste

WED 13.10.10. 12:53:00

ZDF-Rote Rosen

16:00

19:30 20:00 20:30

I.Y. SOS

D.I.Y. SOS



Time r icon

Refer to “Advanced timer recording [HDD]” (> 29– 34) for detail information.



DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

AUDIO

REC



VOL

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

MANUAL SKIP

CHAPTER

-10s

EXT LINK

REC MODE

PAGE

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

RETURN

+60s

DIRECT TV REC

GUIDE



,,,

This function is only for recording on HDD.

≥You cannot record TV programmes directly to the disc.

Record them on HDD and then copy them to discs. (> 24)

See also “TV Guide system” (> 11) and “Notes for recording” (> 24).

Depending on the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record. ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.

(Each daily, weekly or series programme (> 34) is counted as one programme.)

You cannot switch subtitles during timer recording.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

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

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide:

Landscape

Wed 13.10.

1 Das Erste

ZDF-Morgenmagazin

4:30-5:30

Time:

Das Erste

ZDF

RTL Television ABC

VOX

ProSieben

RTL2

SELECT RETURN

4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30

ZDF-Morgenmagazin

Gute Zei

Frühstücksfernsehen Vera

St. Tro Eine himmlische Was für ein Zirkus

Lebe deine

Informerci

+24 hours

OPTION: Free Word Search info

Punkt 6

Guide

Rote Rosen

Volle Kanne - Sevice tägl

StarWars - Episode I: Die dunkle

Frauentausch

Change Display Mode

All Types

Prog. Type

Wed 13.10.10 04:32

All Channels

Deutschland singt

Wege zu

Mein Bab Die Kind