Panasonic DMR-EX95V User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX95V

PAL NTSC

TM

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

Read the operating instructions, the safety precautions, and the information on setting up the unit on page 3 thoroughly before you connect, operate or adjust any settings on the unit.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

Declaration of Conformity No.3955, 12th January 2006

Table of contents

Safety precautions	Page
	3
Information about the unit	4
Licence information	4
Before you start	5
Included Accessories	5
Inserting batteries	5
Remote Control	6-7
Front Panel, Display	8
Rear Panel	9
Connections	10-17
Connection with 21-pin Scart cable	10
DVB Auto-Setup (Tuning digital channels)	11
Auto-Setup (Tuning analogue channels)	11
TV Aspect	11
Connecting to a television and
satellite receiver	12-13
Connection with Audio/Video cable	14
Connection with S VIDEO cable	15
Connection with HDMI cable	16-17
External units	18
Connecting an analogue amplifier	18
Connecting a digital amplifier	18
Connection to AV3 (Camcoder)	18
Connection to DV input	18
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	19
Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO
input terminal	19
Progressive television picture	19
Profiles	20
Status displays	21

	Page
Delayed playback	29
Quick View	29
Simultaneous recording and playback	29
Changing the audio channel	29
Playback (VHS)	30-31
Preparation	30
Playing a video cassette	30
Repeat playback	30
Stopping playback	30
Pausing playback	30
Slow-motion playback, Frame playback	30
Forwards or backwards search	30
Fast forward / Jet rewind	30
JET REW; VHS Index Search System (VISS) 30
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)	31
Manual tracking	31
Automatic tracking	31
Handling video cassettes	31
Write-protecting cassettes	31
Cleaning video heads	31
Recording	32-34
Before recording	32
Disc Protection, CPRM	32
Formatting, For recording	32
Remaining recording time on the hard disk	32
Record, Pause the recording	33
DVD/HDD recording of TV programmes	33
Changing the recording mode	33
VHS recording of TV programmes	33
Timer recording with the television set	33

Specifying a time as the recording duration	34
DVD/HDD playback during recording	34
Direct TV recording	34

Recording from an external unit, e.g. a camera 34 Selecting the sound track to record for

programmes with dual-channel sound	34
Recording in dual-channel audio	34

Banner	22	FUNCTIONS	35-75
HDD		Notes on the menus	35
	23	Entering text / Symbols	36
Disc formats	24-25	DIRECT NAVIGATOR	37-39
Playback and recording discs	24	Overview of DIRECT NAVIGATOR	37
Playback discs	25	Delete, Properties	37
Handling discs	25	Table Display/Thumbnail Display	37
SD Card		Album View, Sort, Title View	37
	26	Editing titles in the SUB MENU	38
		Editing chapters in the SUB MENU	39

Playback (DVD/HDD)	27-29
Preparation	27
Playback	27
Playing back a selected title	27
Playback starts automatically	27
Selecting programmes/titles for playback	27
Auto finalize	27
Pausing playback	28
Stopping playback	28
Saving the playback position	28
Slow-motion playback	28
Fast forward/rewind	28
Dividing a recording into chapters	28
Skipping, MANUAL SKIP	28
Frame playback	28
TIME SLIP	29

DivX playback	40
MP3 playback	41
Picture Playback	42-45
JPEG/TIFF playback of DVD-RAM/SD	42-44
JPEG/TIFF playback of CD/DVD-R	45
TV Guide	46-48
Landscape view	46
Additional information about a programme	46
Changing between the views	46
Portrait view	47

Prog. Type Display according to topic areas	47
Display according to Category	47
Programming the timer in the TV Guide	48
Deleting a Timer Recording	48

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Stopping a current Timer Recording	48
Automatic title transfer	48
Delete (DELETE Navigator)	49
Copy (COPY Navigator)	49
Timer Recording	50
Manual programming	50
Automatic SP/LP switching during a VHS
recording, Change Profile	50
Backup recording	50

Checking or changing Timer Recordings 51

Timer Off/On, Delete, Stop Recording	51
Drive space	51
ShowView Record	52
Timer Recording via external units	52
Advanced Copy	53-57
Information about high speed copying	53
Recording and playback while copying in
High Speed Mode	53
Approximate copying time	53
Copy titles and playlists with a copy list	54-55
Time-triggered copying	56
Copy pictures	57
COPYING (front of unit)	58
Playlists	59-61
Creating a playlist	59
Launching the Playlists menu	60
Editing playlists in the SUB MENU	60
Editing chapters in the SUB MENU	61
Copy All Pictures	62
Automatic detection of an SD Card	62
Flexible Rec (FR)	63
DV Auto Rec	63

Automatic detection of a camcorder at DV IN 63

Setup	64-72
Tuning	64-65
Disc	66
List of language codes	67
Picture	67
Sound	68
Display	68
Connection, AV-Link function	69-70
VHS	70
Q Link functions	70
Others	71-72
HDD Management	73
Card Management	73
DVD Management	74-75
Picture and sound settings	76-77
If you need help	78-82
Specifications	83
Index	last page

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Safety Precautions

Inside of product

Back of product, see page 9.

If you see this symbol, read page 4.

Voltage: Only use power sources complying with the specifications for this device.

AC mains lead protection: Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.

Service: Never attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If a problem occurs that is not described in these operating instructions, disconnect the power supply and contact your dealer or an authorised after sales service centre.

Install this device in a horizontal position.

Do not place anything heavy on it.

Keep this device away from high temperatures and avoid changes in temperatures.

Keep away from liquids, humidity and dust.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

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.

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.

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!

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.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

The model and serial number of this product can be found on the back of the unit. Please note them and keep for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

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Information about the unit

Menu FUNCTIONS					35
			DVD-RAM	FUNCTIONS	Disc Protection Off
				Schreibschutz Aus
			Playback
			Recording
			Delete		Timer Recording
			Copy
					ShowView Record
			To Others
					Advanced Copy
				ENTER
					Playlists
				RETURN	Flexible Rec
					DV Auto Rec
			GUIDE		Setup
	T	O R		F	DVD Management
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!Press FUNCTIONS on the remote to start the FUNCTIONS menu.

!Select the unit menu with the navigation buttons and ENTER.

!Press RETURN to leave the menu.

DVB-T

This unit is a DVD Recorder with integrated tuner. You can receive and record both analog and terrestrial digital channels (DVB-T) without an additional reception unit (Set Top Box).

DivX-compatible

DivX files can be played back from CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R.

GUIDE

The TV Guide gives you a preview of the TV programmes for the next 7 days from your digital stations. Simply select each programme to store it for Timer programming.

DV interface

You can connect your digital camcorder directly to this unit via the DV IN connection. This way it’s easy to copy your movies.

Licence information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Dolby Digital

Method of encoding digital signals. The signals are very much compressed in the process to enable recordings of large volumes of data. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Sound system used in cinemas or movie theaters all over the world. "DTS" and "DTS 2.0 + Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MP3 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 is a file compression format used for digital audio files. It provides files of an extremely small size and may cause a consequential loss of quality. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

SD Logo is a trademark.

miniSDTM is a trademark of SD Card Association.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

The HDMI connection makes it easy to connect up your multimedia units. One single cable transmits both digital video data and digital audio data. HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Before you start

Dear customer

Thank you for your trust and your decision to purchase this top-quality unit.

Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics units.

We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this unit.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Included Accessories

DVD/VHS

			TV
						+
DRIVE					CH	VOLUME
						_
SELECT			AV
1			2		TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
					3 +
4			5		6	CH
						-
7			8		9	ShowView
Ü			0		INPUT	DELETE
					SELECT
RESET					SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP/INDEX					REW	FF
STOP			PAUSE			PLAY
						PROG/CHECK
				I
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			G		E
T	O	R				F
						U
A						N
G
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V			ENTER
A						T
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T						O
E						N
C						S
	R
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		D
SUB MENU						RETURN
S
					CREATE	MANUAL SKIP
					CHAPTER
REC			REC MODE		EXT LINK	DIRECT TV REC
AUDIO			F Rec		DISPLAY	TIME SLIP
						JET REW

DVD/TV

Remote Control	AC mains lead
EUR7659YP0	RJA0043-1C

Batteries	Audio/Video cable
AA, UM3 or R6	K2KA6BA00003

Operating Instructions	RF Coaxial cable
Guarantee Card	K1TWACC00001

Inserting batteries

! The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the remote control unit.

! Do not mix old with new batteries, or batteries of different types.

!Only use batteries without any harmful substances (lead, cadmium, mercury).

!Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA	! Remove the batteries if the remote control unit will remain unused for longer
	periods of time.
	! Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. Immediately remove used-up batteries
	and replace with batteries of type AA, UM3 or R6.
	! Be sure to put in the batteries the right way round + and -.
	Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit according to
	statutory regulations. They must not be thrown into the household refuse.

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Remote Control

7 m

Remote control signal sensor

	Setup	Remote Control	DVD 1
	Tuning	Clock	Off
	Disc	Power Save
	Picture	Quick Start	On
	Sound	DivX Registration
	Display	System Update
	Connection
		Initialize
	VHS
		Remote Control
	Others

DVD 1

DVD 2

DVD 3

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Point the remote control at the sensor of the unit. Avoid obstacles along the transmission path. The maximum reach of the remote control is 7 metres directly in front of the unit. Make sure that the transmission window and the sensor on the unit are clean. The process can be impaired by direct sunlight and glass cabinet doors.

Child protection

You can lock the buttons on the unit and the remote control.

!Press and hold the RETURN and ENTER buttons until [X HOLD] appears in the display. The buttons on the unit are locked.

!To unlock the child protection, repeat the process until [X HOLD] disappears.

Operating a television

Change the code on the remote control to control your TV.

!Press and hold the TV on and off button.

!Enter the two-digit code for your television.

Trademark	Code	Trademark	Code	Trademark		Code	Trademark	Code
Panasonic	01-04,45	GOODMANS	05,06,31	NOKIA		25-27	SANYO	21
AIWA	35	GRUNDIG	09	NORDMENDE		10	SBR	06
AKAI	27,30	HITACHI 22,23,31,40-42		ORION		37	SCHNEIDER 05,06,29-31
BLAUPUNKT	09	INNO HIT	34	PHILIPS		05,06	SELECO	06,25
BRANDT	10,15	IRRADIO	30	PHONOLA		31,33	SHARP	18
BUSH	05,06	ITT	25	PIONEER		38	SIEMENS	09
CURTIS	31	JVC	17,39	PYE		05,06	SINUDYNE	05,06,33
DESMET	05,31,33	LOEWE	07	RADIOLA		05,06	SONY	08
DUAL	05,06	METZ	28,31	SABA		10	TELEFUNKEN	10-14
ELEMIS	31	MITSUBISHI	06,19,20	SALORA		26	THOMSON	10,15,44
FERGUSON	10	MIVAR	24	SAMSUNG	31,32,43		TOSHIBA	16
GOLDSTAR/LG 31		NEC	36	SANSUI	05,31,33		WHITEWESTINGHOUSE 05,06

Some television models of the listed brands (e.g. older Panasonic units) cannot be controlled via the remote control.

Switching to AV input on your Panasonic television

!Press AV.

Switches between TV reception and AV input each time the button is pressed.

Setting up the remote control

If you are using another Panasonic unit at the same location, change the setting of the remote control so that you can operate the units independently of each other.

Set up the remote control for the unit.

!Press FUNCTIONS.

!Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER.

!Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER.

!Select [Others] with , [Remote Control] with and confirm with ENTER.

!Select [DVD 1, 2 or 3] with and confirm with ENTER.

Apply the selected setting [DVD 1, 2 or 3] to the remote control.

!Press and hold ENTER and press the appropriate number button 1, 2 or 3 for at least 2 seconds.

!Exit the menu with RETURN.

If the remote control setting does not match that of the unit, DVD 1, 2 or 3 appears on the unit’s display.

!Press ENTER and press the appropriate number key 1, 2 or 3 simultaneously for at least 2 seconds.

If you want to operate two units independently of each other using the same remote control, then change the the remote control setting.

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Remote Control

DVD/VHS Standby/on switch

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

DRIVE

SELECT DRIVE SELECT

Select the DVD, HDD, SD or VHS drive.

Direct entry using the number buttons

Selection of channels, title numbers, etc.

VCD	5:	0	5			15:	1	5
JPEG MP3	5:	0	0	5		15:	0	1	5
JPEG	5:	0	0	0	5	15:	0	0	1	5

ÜDelete a function.

RESET

VHS: RESET = Reset the tape counter.

SKIP = Skip chapters, titles or	28
SKIP/INDEX pictures.
VHS: INDEX = Find the beginning of a	30
recording.

STOP

Stop a recording or playback.

VHS: Stop jet rewind.

Press for more than 3 seconds to eject the cassette.

Detailed information appears on	21
	99

the screen. Status displays.

Direction buttons in the menu guide.

Select groups or titles.

SUB MENU

S Launch the sub-menu.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR = Launch the Title View.	37
RED button: Menu guide
GREEN button: Menu guide
REC
Recording	33
REC MODE Record mode button	33
(XP, SP, LP, EP)
AUDIO	29
Select the audio channel/soundtrack.
F Rec
Flexible Recording	63

DVD/VHS

			TV
						+
DRIVE					CH	VOLUME
						_
SELECT			AV
1			2		TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
					3 +
4			5		6	CH
						-
7			8		9	ShowView
Ü			0		INPUT	DELETE
					SELECT
RESET					SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP/INDEX					REW	FF
STOP			PAUSE			PLAY
						PROG/CHECK
				I
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			G		E
T	O	R
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A						F
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V			ENTER
A						T
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C						S
R
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SUB MENU						RETURN
S
					CREATE	MANUAL SKIP
					CHAPTER
REC			REC MODE		EXT LINK	DIRECT TV REC
AUDIO			F Rec		DISPLAY	TIME SLIP
						JET REW

DVD/TV

TV

AV

+

VOLUME

CH

_

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

Switch the TV on and off.

Select the AV input on the TV set.

CH = Select the programme position on the TV set.

VOLUME = TV volume control.

CH = Programme selection button

+

CH VHS: TRACKING/V-LOCK+/- = Optimise the 31

-

playback picture.

ShowView

ShowView Record menu.

52

DELETE

Delete a title.

INPUT

SELECT Switch button to switch AV input between tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3 (front) and DV IN.

SLOW/SEARCH	SLOW = Slow-motion playback.	28
REW FF	SEARCH = Search during playback.
VHS: REW = Jet rewind		30
	FF = Fast forward from STOP mode.
	REW = Rewind
	FF = Forward search during playback.
PAUSE	Pause a recording or playback.	28	99
VHS: Press and hold for more than 2 seconds		30
for slow-motion playback.
PLAY	Start playback.		27
	HDD RAM Quick View: You can increase		99
			2
	the playback speed.		99
VHS: Playback or repeat playback		30
PROG/CHECK	Check or change a Timer Recording.
			51

				I	D
			U			E
			G
T	O	R
						U
A						F
						N
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V				ENTER
A						T
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C						S
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ENTER = Select or save a setting.

= Frame or slowmotion playback.

RETURN

Return to the previous menu.

GUIDE = Launch the TV Guides.		46
FUNCTIONS = Launch the selection menu.		35
CREATE	YELLOW button: Menu guide
CHAPTER
	DVD/HDD: Divide a recording into chapters. 28
MANUAL SKIP	BLUE button: Menu guide
	DVD/HDD: Jump ahead 30 seconds.	28
EXT LINK	Timer Recording with external recording	52
	control.
DIRECT TV REC	Direct TV recording to DVD, HDD, VHS.	34

DISPLAY	DVD/HDD: Picture and sound settings.	76
TIME SLIP	DVD/HDD: TIME SLIP = Select the	29
JET REW	time frame.
	VHS: JET REW = Jet rewind to the	30
	beginning of the tape.

You can also switch on the unit from Standby mode using the PLAY , GUIDE, DIRECT NAVIGATOR, PROG/CHECK and ShowView buttons.

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Front Panel

Cassette Compartment

Display

SD Card slot

Disc Tray

									RECORDING
					D	DVD
					HDD
					SD	VHS
2	9	10	3	4	2	5 11	6	7	8	12

1Standby/on switch /I : Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Switching this unit into standby mode does not disconnect it from the mains.

1	2	3	4
	Standby/on switch	EJECT: Eject the cassette.	Forward/rewind
		OPEN/CLOSE: Open and		Channel select button
		close the disc tray.	Search during playback.

5 DRIVE SELECT	6	7	PLAY	8		REC: Record
	Drive select	STOP		Playback
			RAM	Quick View
9	10	11		12
	S VIDEO input AV3	AV3 input terminal	DV input		HDD
					COPYING	Copy
				VHS
						DVD

Displays

Shows Timer mode or Timer recording.

HDD		DVD	XP, SP	Recording mode / All on: FR mode
VHS		The selected drive is being displayed.	LP, EP	Flexible recordings/Timer Recordings.
		SD
		The inserted medium is being shown.	D	Digital channel
	SD
REC		The selected drive is recording.	EXT-L	External-Link: A Timer Recording is being made from an
		Flashes shortly before a Timer Recording starts.		external unit.
PLAY		The selected drive is playing.		Current time, recording/playback counter,
				various messages.

Other messages

PLEASE WAIT Please wait.

DVD 1, 2, 3	Wrong remote control code.
SETUP	You are in the Setup menu.
READ	Disc is being read.
No READ	Disc cannot be read.
FINAL	DVD is being finalized.
No CASSETTE No cassette has been inserted.
No DISC	No disc has been inserted.
PROTECT	Disc is write-protected.
JETREW	A cassette is being jet-rewind.
OFF0:30	The recording time is set to 30 minutes.
REPEAT	Repeat playback is on.
START	A function (copying) is beginning.
To DVD	Copying from VHS to DVD-RAM.

COPY	Copying is taking place.
STOP	A function has been stopped (copying).
PROG FULL	All 32 timer programme positions are full.
UNSUPPORT	Disc format is not supported.
UNFORMAT	Disc is unformatted.
SW-DL	Software Download.
X HOLD	Child protection is active.
GUIDE	EPG Download.
99PER	99 % - Copying is finished.
SLIDE	Slideshow running.
No FIN	Finalization not possible during the recording.
HDMI	HDMI unit is connected.
Error messages	78

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Rear Panel

RF IN

AV OUT

						COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		Y
		L				S VIDEO OUT		PB
		OPTICAL
		R	VIDEO OUT					PR
	AC IN	AUDIO OUT						RF OUT
			AV 2 (EXT)		AV 1 (TV)
	1	2 3 4	5	6	7	8	9	10 11
1		AC IN~ = Power supply	2		OPTICAL
		Connection for the AC mains lead.			Digital audio output
3		HDMI AV OUT	4	L
					Audio output, right/left channel
		Digital audio output
				R
			AUDIO OUT
5		Video output	6		AV2 (EXT) = 21-pin Scart terminal
	VIDEO OUT			AV2 (EXT)	External unit connection
7		AV1 (TV) = 21-pin Scart terminal	8		S VIDEO OUT
	AV1 (TV)	TV connection			S VIDEO output terminal
9	Y	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	PB	Y = Luminance signal (brightness)
	PR	PB = Chrominance signal (colour difference)
		PR = Chrominance signal (colour difference)
10		RF OUT	11		RF IN
		Aerial output			Aerial input

The outputs of 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 are dedicated to modules of digital signal processing (DVD).

The video and audio outputs of 6 and 7 are dedicated to modules of digital (DVD) or analogue (VHS) signal processing.

Both groups of outputs are used for analogue and digital sources. But there are limitations, e.g.: During recording or scheduled recording on DVD, the VHS playback is only possible on outputs of 6 and 7.

For a conventional tube television, we recommend using the Scart terminal. You retain a high-quality RGB video picture with an RGB-compatible television.

!If you want to use a progressive-capable LCD/plasma television or LCD projector, connect it to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to get a high quality progressive video picture.

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Connections

Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from patterns A-E.

Choose from one of the connection types A-E that suits your requirement.

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

Use of the supplied RF coaxial cables

To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable, as shown in connection types A-E.

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

!Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

Connecting to a television only

A

Connection with 21-pin Scart cable (not provided)

You need a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable for this optimal connection type.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.

3Connect the AV1 terminal (21-pin Scart terminal) of the DVD Recorder with the Scart input of the TV.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto-Setup	11
to tune in TV Channels.

RF coaxial cable

1

This unit’s rear panel

RF IN

AV OUT

		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
	L	S VIDEO OUT	PB
	OPTICAL
	VIDEO OUT
	R		PR
AC IN	AUDIO OUT		RF OUT
		AV 1 (TV)
	AV 2 (EXT)

To household mains socket
(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)			3	2
		Fully wired 21-pin			RF coaxial cable
4	AC mains lead	Scart cable			(included)
		(For Q Link functions)
	(included)	17
	Connect only after all other
	connections are complete.
To household		AV IN		RF IN
mains socket		Television’s rear panel

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Auto Setup

Automatic setup of the unit

After being switched on for the first time, the unit proceeds with an automatic station search for digital channels. This is followed by the search for analogue channels.

!Turn on the television and select the AV input that this unit is connected to.

!Switch the unit on using the Standby/on-switch.

1 DVB Auto-Setup (Tuning digital channels)

		DVB Auto-Setup
Please wait !		Ch 5		69
Prog. Channel		Service Name	Net ID TS ID	Quality
1	23	ZDF	12302 12289	9
2	23	Info/3sat	12302 12289	9
3	23	Doku/KiKa	12302 12289	9
4	23	RTL Television	12305 11397	9
5	23	RTL2	12305 11397	9
RETURN : to cancel
RETURN

Depending on different countries or regions, the digital TV programme has its own selection of operating frequency channels, frequency bands, transmission parameters and frequencies, The unit automatically searches for all available digital television stations.

Active Antenna

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If an active aerial is connected to the unit, which is energised by the unit, no station was found during auto setup. Switch [Active Antenna] to [On] in the [Setup] menu.

Then repeat the auto setup. After the auto setup, you can check the signal

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attributes in the [Setup] menu.

2 Auto-Setup (Tuning analogue channels)

Analogue Auto-Setup in progress.(without Q Link)

Datenübernahme von TV

Analogue Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait. RETURN : to cancel

Download in progress.(with Q Link)

Download in Progress. Please wait.

RETURN : to cancel

Checking Broadcaster's data. (with Q Link)

Checking Broadcaster's data. Please wait.

RETURN : to cancel

Clock

		Automatic	Off
	Time	Date
	0 : 00 : 00	1 / 1 /	2006
Number
0 - -	9
CHANGE	Clock cannot be set automatically.
	SELECT Please set the clock manually.
ENTER	ENTER : store	RETURN : leave

RETURN

3 TV Aspect

Analogue Auto-Setup (without Q Link)

The auto setup saves all avaiable television stations and takes approx. 5 minutes. If the station also broadcasts Date and Time, the time will be set automatically. If the automatically set time is incorrect, you can set this manually.

Download from TV with (Registered trademark of Panasonic)

If your television is equipped with the Q Link feature, the stations are downloaded through the transfer of the station table.

In order to be able to use Q Link, the unit must be connected to a TV with
Q Link or a similar feature via a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.			70
Checking Broadcaster's data (with Q Link)
Once the station data have been adopted from the television set, the analogue
stations are sorted accordingly.
You can repeat the station search again.			64
Setting the date and time (if not found automatically)
If the Date and Time are not transferred via a television station, the Clock menu
appears.
! Use	or 0	9 and to select the Time and Date.

! Confirm the change with ENTER.

An incorrect date or time affects the programmed recording of television programmes (note summer and winter time).

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9

4:3 TV

4:3 Letterbox

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

! Select the desired screen format with and confirm with ENTER.

Auto setup for your unit is complete.

The availability of stations may differ regionally.

You can now select your favourite stations and store them in the required 20 order in the profiles.

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Connecting to a television and satellite receiver

B

Television’s rear panel

To household mains socket

AV IN

4

Fully wired 21-pin	2
Scart cable

(For Q Link functions)

This unit’s rear panel

RF IN

AV OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

	OPTICAL	L	S VIDEO OUT	PB
		VIDEO OUT
		R		PR
AC IN	DIGITALAUDIOOUT	AUDIO OUT		RF OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)	AV 2 (EXT)	AV 1 (TV)

To household mains socket

(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)

4	AC mains lead (included)
	Connect only after all other
	connections are complete.	3
	Fully wired 21-pin
	Scart cable	1

LNB IN

AV OUT

To household mains socket

Satellite receiver’s rear panel

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Connecting to a television and satellite receiver

B

Auto-Setup Restart
No stations found !
Please check aerial connection.
Restart Auto-Setup ?
Yes	No
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN

Connection of Set Top Box or satellite receiver

If you receive your television programme via a satellite receiver (digital/analogue), connect your DVD Recorder as a downstream unit.

If your television supports Q Link, use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect it to

the TV. The stations automatically downloaded through [Download from TV].
If your television supports RGB, set the AV1 Output to RGB 1 or RGB 2 in the	69
[Setup] menu.

1Connect the aerial (SAT) to the LNB IN (aerial input) of the external unit.

2Connect the RF OUT (aerial output) of the external unit with the RF IN (aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

3Connect the RF OUT (aerial output) of the DVD Recorders with the RF IN (aerial input) of the television unit.

4Connect the AV1 terminal (21-pin Scart terminal) of the DVD Recorder with the Scart input of the television unit.

5Connect the external unit with a 21-pin Scart cable to the Av2 connection of the DVD Recorder.

6Connect the DVD Recorder, the TV and the external unit to the power supply system.

7Switch on the external unit and the DVD Recorder.

!Turn on the television and select the AV input that this unit is connected to. [Auto-Setup] follows automatically and it ends with the note: [No stations found !].

!Select [No] with and confirm with ENTER.

The available stations are downloaded from the external unit.

!Select with the required TV picture format and confirm with ENTER.

!Switch the DVD Recorder to AV2 with CH . You see the television picture from the external unit.

The date and time are not set automatically. Set them manually.

View / record satellite programmes

!Press INPUT SELECT to select the input channel AV2 or put this unit in standby mode.

The TV Guide does not show any information if you have connected the unit to a satellite receiver only.

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Connection with Audio/Video cable C

You can use this frequently used standard connection with the provided accessories.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.

3Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) and VIDEO OUT of the DVD Recorder with the audio/video of the television.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto-Setup	11
to tune in TV channels.

1 RF coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

AC IN

To household

mains socket

(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)

4

To household

mains socket

RF IN

OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
HDMI	(PROGRESSIVE/
	INTERLACE)
L		PB
	OUT
AUDIO
OPTICAL
R	S VIDEO	PR
VIDEO OUT		RF OUT
	AV 1 (TV)
AV 2 (EXT)

3	Audio/Video cable (included)
AC mains lead	Video	Yellow	2
(included)	L	White		RF coaxial cable
Connect only after all other	R	Red		(included)
connections are complete.

Audio/Video	RF IN
IN

Television’s rear panel

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Connection with S VIDEO cable

D

Depending on the television, the connection with the S VIDEO cable results in a higher quality picture than the connection with an Audio/Video cable.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.

3Connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) and S VIDEO OUT of the DVD Recorder with the S VIDEO and audio input of the TV.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto-Setup	11
to tune in TV channels.

1	RF coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

AC IN

To household

mains socket

(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)

4

To household

mains socket

RF IN

OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
HDMI	(PROGRESSIVE/
	INTERLACE)
L		PB
	OUT
AUDIO
OPTICAL
R	S VIDEO	PR
VIDEO OUT		RF OUT
	AV 1 (TV)
AV 2 (EXT)

AC mains lead	3	Audio cable		S VIDEO cable	3	2	RF coaxial cable
(included)		L	White				(included)
Connect only after all other		R	Red
connections are complete.

Audio IN	S Video	RF IN
	IN

Television’s rear panel

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Connection with HDMI cable (not included)	E
The HDMI connection can be used only with units that are suited for HDMI.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.

3Connect HDMI AV OUT of the DVD Recorder with the HDMI input of the TV.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto-Setup	11
to tune in TV channels.

1 RF coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

RF IN

AV OUT

	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
L	S VIDEO OUT	PB
OPTICAL
VIDEO OUT		PR
AC IN		RF OUT
	AV 1 (TV)
AV 2 (EXT)

To household

mains socket

(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)

4

To household

mains socket

4

AC mains lead	3
(included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI IN

	HDMI cable	RF coaxial cable
	Only use fully wired HDMI cables showing the 2
		(included)
	HDMI logo. Use cable of max. 5 m in length to
	avoid interference with the video signal.

RF IN

Television’s rear panel

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Connection with HDMI cable (not included)

E

Connection to an amplifier

Television set

HDMI IN

Amplifier

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

AV OUT

AUDIO OUT

DVD Recorder

(High Definition Multimedia Interface)

If you connect the DVD Recorder to an HDMI-compatible unit, just one cable transfers a high quality digital audio and video signal without interference.

!Once an HDAVI Control compatible unit has been connected to the HDMI terminal, switch the units on and automatically selects the input channel for the DVD Recorder. Repeat the procedure if there is any change to the HDMI terminal.

The audio signal cannot be transmitted via HDMI if an externally connected unit does not support CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media), or when playing a

DVD audio with copy protection. In this case, use an audio cable.

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If a connected TV only supports dual-channel audio, then an audio signal with 3 or more channels is down-converted, with output through 2 audio channels.

It is not always possible to down-convert all discs. 68 Titles where down-converting is not possible can only be reproduced via HDMI through an amplifier which corresponds to the HDMI Ver. 1.1 standard or higher and is CPPM compatible.

Connect an amplifier complying with the HDMI Ver. 1.1 standard and adjust the
setting in the [Setup] menu to [HDMI and Optical].	70
Now you can enjoy the full audio sound.

For HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible units with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connection (e.g. PC monitors): depending on the unit, it is possible that a DVI/HDMI adapter does not reproduce the video signal perfectly. The audio signal is not transmitted in this case.

If you connect this unit with an HDMI cable to a Panasonic television set with HDAVI control function, then both units can be controlled.

If you connect this unit with an fully wired 21 pin scart cable you can use the Q Link

functions to control the television and this unit. You can use both kinds of connection at the same time.

Settings for control with	70
HDMI and Q Link:

The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic.

-Easy Link (Trademark of Philips)

-SMARTLINK (Trademark of Sony)

-DATA LOGIC (Trademark of Metz)

-Megalogic (Trademark of Grundig)

For details, refer to your television's operating instructions or consult your dealer.

A TV takes a certain time to change over the input channel for the DVD Recorder automatically. It is therefore possible that the television set does not display the playback at the start of the title. Press SKIP or SLOW/SEARCH to return to the start of the playback.

Control via Q Link and HDMI (HDAVI Control)

Automatic input changeover (Easy Playback)

If you start the playback function or select a menu (e.g. Direct Navigator, Timer Recording), the TV automatically switches to the input channel for the DVD Recorder.

If you are recording on the DVD drive, the TV does not automatically change to the input channel.

Direct TV recording

Press DIRECT TV REC to directly record the programme you are currently watching. You do not need to enter anything else.

Power on link

If you start the playback function or e.g. select the menu Direct Navigator or Timer Recording or by inserting a disc, the television set switches on and automatically selects the input channel for the DVD Recorder.

If you are recording on the DVD drive, the TV does not automatically change to the input channel.

TV/DVD automatic switch-on

If the TV set and DVD Recorder are switched off (in standby), both units are switched on automatically by pressing PLAY, DIRECT NAVIGATOR, GUIDE,

ShowView or PROG/CHECK.

Power off link

If the television set is switched off, this unit automatically switches off as well. The unit also switches off while the menu FUNCTIONS, DISPLAY or status messages are being displayed, and even when a Timer-controlled recording has been programmed or during playback.

The unit does not switch off during a recording with the REC button, the Copying function or while a disc is being finalized.

Download from TV (analogue channels only)

Station transfer from television set. During [data transfer from TV], data for the station list are automatically downloaded from the TV set. The stations are stored in the same presets of the DVD Recorder as on your TV set.

This unit allows for Timer Recordings using the programming function of the television (e.g. IDTV).

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External units

Amplifier (example)
	AV OUT
	AUDIO IN
L	R
	AUDIO OUT
	Audio cable
	L - White
	R - Red

AV OUT

Amplifier (example)

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

For all connections described:

Before you connect cables, make sure that all units are switched off.

Switch on the units after you have connected the cables.

Connecting an analogue amplifier or an analogue system component

In order to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic, connect a corresponding amplifier or an analogue audio component.

!Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) output e.g. with a Dolby Pro Logic amplifier.

!Connect the audio cable according to the colours and markings on the connection terminal (white/L, red/R).

Connecting a digital amplifier or a digital system component

If an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital, DTS or an MPEG-decoder is connected, a DVD-Video-Disc with multi-channel surround sound can be played back.

!Connect an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, DTS or an MPEG decoder.

!Use an Optical digital audio cable.

! Change the [Digital Audio Output] setting in the Setup menu [Sound]

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according to your connected digital amplifier.

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders that are not suitable for DVD.

Optical digital audio cable	If the unit is connected to the television set with an HDMI cable and you are using the
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) for audio output, change the HDMI settings [Digital
	Audio Output] to [Optical Only] in the [Setup] menu.	70

Push the jack all the way into the socket with this side facing up.

AV3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN R

Connect this unit to a device with a DTS decoder in order to be able to play DVDs with this symbol.

This unit can record and playback stereo sound in Dolby Digital (dual channel). DVD-Vs can be played back in multi-channel sound.

S VIDEO-cable

Audio cable

L - White

R - Red

AV3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN R

Audio/Video cable

Video - Yellow

L	- White
R	- Red

DV IN

It is not possible to copy to a VHS cassette via DV input.

Connection to AV3 (e.g. camcorder)

If the audio output of the other unit is mono, connect it to the L/MONO terminal. Both the left and the right channel will be recorded.

!Select one of the two connection options.

The connection with S VIDEO cable and audio cable (L/R) delivers the best quality.

Connection to DV input

DV means digital video and is a video standard.

You can connect a DV-compatible camcorder to the DVD Recorder. The DV IN connection is available for this purpose.

The DVD Recorder cannot be controlled via an external unit that is connected to the DV IN terminal.

Before you connect the DV cable, make sure that all units are switched off. After you have connected the cable, switch on the units.

!Connect the DV output of the DV unit (e.g. digital camcorder) with the DV input terminal of the DVD Recorder. Use a DV cable.

!After you have connected the cable, switch on both units.

The DV input of this unit is only intended for DV units. For example, a computer cannot be connected. Some DV units do not allow for proper input of the picture and sound signal.

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Audioinput L/R

Y PB PR

Video cable

Audio cable	Y	- Green
	PB - Blue
L - White	PR - Red
R - Red
AV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
S VIDEO OUT	PB
AUDIO OUT	PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

The terminals can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

Connections via these terminals output the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and the brightness signal (Y) separately.

Colours can be reproduced true to the original colour.

The properties of the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminal are dependent on the TV or screen.

!Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets of the unit with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN of the TV unit. Use a Video cable.

!Always connect terminals with the same colour.

!Connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminal on the TV.

	Setup	TV Aspect	4:3
	Tuning	Progressive	On
		TV System	PAL
	Disc
		HDMI Settings
	Picture		Video
	Sound	AV1 Output
	Display	AV2 Settings
	Connection	Active Antenna AV1 Output Off
	VHS	VideoSELECT( with componentTAB		)
	Others
		ENTER	RETURN
		RGB 1 ( without component )
		RGB 2 ( without component )
		RGB output is available all the
		time while this unit is on.
	Setup	TV Aspect	4:3
	Tuning	Progressive	On
		TV System	PAL
	Disc
		HDMI Settings
	Picture		Video
	Sound	AV1 Output
	Display	AV2 Settings
	Connection	Active Antenna	Off
	VHS	SELECT	TAB
	Others
		ENTER	RETURN

Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals

If your TV with LCD or plasma screen supports the progressive process, connect it to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.

If you want to enjoy full progressive video, set Progressive to [On].

If the AV1 Output setting in the Setup menu is set to [RGB 1/2 ( without component )], there is no output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.

Set this option to [Video ( with component )].

If the unit is connected to the TV via the S VIDEO OUT or the AV1 terminal,

output is Interlace regardless of the settings.			69
!	Press FUNCTIONS.
!	Select [To Others] with	and confirm with ENTER.
!	Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER.
!	Select [Connection] with	, [Progressive] with ,	and confirm with ENTER.
!	Select the option [On] with	and confirm with ENTER.

! Press RETURN several times, in order to return to the television picture.

Progressive television picture

The progressive picture aspect ratio (height to width) is set to 16:9. DVD-Video with a picture aspect ratio of 16:9 is properly displayed. However, video material with an image page ratio of 4:3 is shown stretched from right to left. If it is possible to adjust the picture aspect ratio on your television, select the setting [Progressive - On].

With a normal television, the progressive output can cause the picture to flicker, even if the television is progressive-compatible.

Select the setting [Progressive - Off].				69
Progressive-compatible televisions (PAL)
LCD/plasma television or LCD projector			Conventional televisions
If progressive output is used, videos can be viewed			On a normal television, Progressive output can
in High Resolution, for example from DVD-Video.			cause flickering even if the television is
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on this unit is			Progressive-compatible. Select the [Progressive
connected with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN on the			- Off] setting.
television. Select the [Progressive - On] setting.
COMPONENT			COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT			VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y		Y
			COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	PB		PB
	PR		PR
	Progressive output	COMPONENT	Progressive output	COMPONENT
DVD Recorder			DVD Recorder
		VIDEO IN		VIDEO IN

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Profiles

Setup	Edit Profiles
Tuning	Auto-Setup Restart
	Digital
Disc	Add New DVB Services
Picture	Signal Condition
Sound	Analogue
Display	Manual
Connection	Download from TV

VHS
Others
	Edit Profiles
All Services		Profile 1
1	Das Erste
2 ZDF
3	RTL Television
4	SAT.1
5 VOX
6	ProSieben
7 RTL2
8 KABEL1
9 Super RTL
	Profile Select	Add	Add All
SELECT	RETURN		Page -

		Edit Profiles
All Services			Profile 1
1	Das Erste		1 Das Erste
2 ZDF			2 ZDF
3	RTL Television		3 ProSieben
4	SAT.1		4 KABEL1
5 VOX
6	ProSieben
7 RTL2
8 KABEL1
9 Super RTL
Profile Name		Move	Delete	Delete All
SELECT	TO STORE, PRESS ENTER			Page +
	JUMP			Page -
	RETURN

DVD HDD VHS SD

Creating new profiles

You can create four different profiles where you can put together your favourite analog and digital TV stations (99 entries).

The profiles are stored in the TV Guide.

!Press FUNCTIONS.

!Select [To Others] with and press ENTER to confirm.

!Select [Setup] with and press ENTER to confirm.

!Select [Edit Profiles] with and press ENTER to confirm. You will now see the menu Edit Profiles.

!Use PAGE to scroll backwards or forwards page for page through the two tables.

Profile Select

Four different profiles are available.

! Use the GREEN button to select a profile.

Add

! Select the required station in the left table with .

!Use the YELLOW button to accept the selected station. Every station can only be added to the profile once.

!Press ENTER to save the profile.

Add All

!Use the BLUE button to add all available stations to the profile.

!Press ENTER to save the profile.

Edit profile

!Use to go to the column of the selected profile. Use the coloured buttons to edit the profiles.

Profile Name	36
! Press the RED button to change the profile name.

Move

You can change the order of stations in the selected profile.

!Select the required station with .

!Use the GREEN button to mark the station.

! Move the station to the required position with .

!Press the GREEN button again to insert the station.

!Press ENTER to save the profile.

Delete

!Select the required station with .

!Use the YELLOW button to delete the station from the profile.

!Press ENTER to save the profile.

Delete All

!Use the BLUE button to delete all stations from the profile.

!Press ENTER to save the profile.

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STATUS displays

		DVD-RAM
		1:07 SP
		1 DVB
		ZDF
		LR
1 ZDF	17:11	All Services
heute	Change Category
17:00–17:15	NOW	info
	Multi-Audio

Status display

DVD-RAM						1
1:07 SP					2
1 DVB						3
ZDF						4
L R							5

HDD REC 6

Status display of other media

7

8

Detailed information

10:07:21 1.12.

Remain 0:50 SP

T14 0:05.14 SP T10 0:05.14 SP

9

10

DVD HDD VHS SD

Screen information

Every time you change the station, a status display and banner appear automatically.

They disappear again after a short time.
You can change how long they appear for in the setup menu.	68

! Press to show the screen information again.

Status displays
You can switch off display of the screen information in the setup menu.	68

1:Current medium

2:Current recording playback status and remaining time

3:Current station position. DVB shows a digital station.

4:Current station

5:Sound mode: LR,L,R: Soundtrack was changed with the AUDIO button.

6:Status display and recording status of other media.

REC	Record	Fast forward (5 stages)	Rewind (5 stages)
PAUSE	Pause	Slow motion (5 stages)	Slow-motion rewind (5 stages)
PLAY	Playback	PLAY/x1.3 Quick View	Pause playback

You can display detailed informationen only during playback or recording (VHS only recording). They are not recorded.

7:Current date and time

8:Available recording time and recording mode: e.g. 0:50 SP shows 50 minutes in SP mode.

9:Title number: shows the recording mode and the elapsed play time of the title.

VHS: Current tape counter.

10:Title number: shows the recording mode and the recording time of the title.

VHS	L R	SP
	0:21.29

VHS screen information

!Press during playback. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches between tape counter and remaining tape time

VHS		Current medium
L R	SP	LR, L, R: The soundtrack can be changed with the AUDIO button.
		SP: Selected recording mode.
REMAIN: 0:24		Remaining tape time: The display depends on the correct	70
		setting of the tape length.
0:21.29		Tape counter: It is automatically set to 0:00.00 when a video
		cassette is inserted.
		Use / RESET to reset the counter to 0:00.00.
R	0:21.29	Repeat	30

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Banner
2 ZDF	17:11	Al Services
heute	Change Category
17:00–17:30	NOW	info
	Multi-Audio

1		2				3			4			5		6
2 ZDF				No Signal					17:11			All Services
heute									Change Category
17:00–17:30									NOW				info
Encrypted						Multi-Audio
11				10		9			8					7

On selecting a radio station or if the banner shows [No Signal], [Bad Signal], [Encrypted] or [No Service], the banner cannot disappear and is included in any current recording.

DVD HDD VHS SD

The banner contains information about the current (NOW) and following (NEXT) programme. It cannot be selected during playback or recording. Banners can only be selected for digital stations.

!Press to display the banner.

!Use to change between NOW and NEXT.

!Use CH to select the available stations. The television picture of the selected station appears with the corresponding banner.

!Use to select the banner of the available stations. The television picture does not change to the corresponding station. The current station is stored in yellow.

!Press ENTER to watch the selected station.

Additional information about a programme

For these programmes, appears in the banner.

!Select the detailed programme information with

!Move up and down in the text box with .

This information remains visible until you press again.

Change Category

!Press to display the banner

!Press the BLUE button to change the category.

1Programme position and name of the current station.

2Title and airtime of the current programme.

3	Signal quality of the current station: No signal; Bad signal.	64
	No service = a programme is not transmitted at the moment.
4	The current time.
5	Selected Category: All Service, TV, Radio, Profile 1-4	20

6Press the BLUE button to change the category.

7Detailed information on the current programme.

8NOW: Information on the current programme. NEXT: Information on the next programme.

9	Programme is broadcast in multi-channel sound.	77
	Press DISPLAY. Select Audio - [DVD Multi Audio].

10Shows the progress of the current programme.

11Station with an encrypted signal.

All Services

Change Category

No banners with information are displayed for analogue stations.

!Press to launch a banner to change the category.

!Press the BLUE button to change the category. The banner disappears after 5 seconds.

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HDD

HDD

- -	Hard disk drive (HDD)
	250 GB
	rewritable

HDD

Hard disk

The hard disk is only a temporary memory.

Your HDD (Hard disk drive) is a high-precision recording unit with a particularly long recording capacity and high recording speed.

The recording is made in DVD Video Recording format (VR).

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Films or parts of films can be edited and deleted. Deleting films releases previously used storage space. Creating playback lists does not take up any additional storage space.

As well as the TIME SLIP function, dual-channel sound and 16:9 format are also supported.

The hard disk automatically goes into the SLEEP mode if no function is selected for longer than 30 minutes and no disc is placed in the drive. An unexpected noise may be caused when switching on and off or during the SLEEP mode. The unit is working normally.

Your hard disk is a short-term memory medium. You should not use it for permanent data storage of recordings. Use your hard disk to view, edit and save recordings on a disc. If you encounter any problems, save the entire contents of your hard disk on another medium (disc). Please take the unit to your customer service. Recordings on a damaged hard disk cannot be rescued.

The unit must not be moved or exposed to vibrations or jolts because otherwise this would damage the hard disk.

Do not disconnect the mains plug during recording or playback. This can cause data loss.

Cigarette smoke, insect spray and other vapours must not penetrate the unit because otherwise this can cause faults.

Do not place the unit on any appliance which gives off heat. Do not erect the unit in places where condensation occurs, for example

-rooms with high humidity levels

-in the direct air flow of an air-conditioning system

-rooms with great fluctuations in temperature

Condensation forms as moisture on a cold surface which is exposed to a sudden extreme change in temperature. This condensation can damage the hard disk and other parts inside the unit.

In such cases, do not switch the unit on. Wait for approx. two to three hours for the moisture to evaporate.

When changing the location of the unit,

-switch the unit off. Wait until "BYE" goes off in the display.

-disconnect the mains plug from the terminal.

-do not lift the unit up until it has stopped completely (after

approx. 2 minutes), because the hard disk runs on for a brief period after switching off.

Panasonic does not assume any liability for direct or indirect problems resulting in the loss of recordings or edited contents (data) and does not guarantee that the recorded or edited contents will work perfectly. This also applies to any repairs to the unit (also refers to parts which are not linked to the hard disk). No compensation is made for lost recordings or discs which have become defective.

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Disc formats

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format

DVD-RAM RAM

4.7 GB 12 cm

9.4GB 12 cm

2.8GB 8 cm rewritable

DVD-R : DVD-Video format

+R : +VR format

	DVD-R	-R
	4.7 GB 12 cm
	1.4 GB 8 cm
	writable
- -	+R	+R

4.7 GB 12 cm writable

DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +RW : +VR format

DVD-RW(V) -RW(V)

4.7 GB, 12 cm

1.4 GB, 8 cm rewritable

- -

+RW

+RW

4.7 GB, 12 cm

1.4 GB, 8 cm rewritable

DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format

+R DL	: +VR format
	DVD-R DL
			-R DL
R DL	8.5	GB 12 cm, writable
	+R DL
- -			+R DL
	8.5	GB 12 cm,writable

DVD

Playback and recording discs

DVD-RAM

The DVD-RAM can be compared with the hard disk and can be written to 100,000 times on average. The disc can only be played on DVD-RAM-compatible players.

The recording occurs in DVD Video Recording format (VR). Movies and parts of movies can be edited and deleted. The deletion of movies frees previously used storage space.

The creation of playlists does not require any additional storage space.

Dual-channel sound and 16:9 format are supported in addition to the TIME SLIP function.

DVD Video Recording format (VR)

This format enables recording and playback.

Digital programmes limited to "one-time recording" can be recorded to a CPRM-compatible disc. You can record to a CPRM-compatible DVD-RAM.

Playback is only possible with a compatible DVD player. Use a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.

DVD-R/+R (Recordable)

The DVD-R/+R can only be recorded once. Movies or parts of them can be deleted during processing, but storage space is still taken up and cannot be used for other movies. Through finalization, the DVD-R/+R becomes DVD-V that can be played on other units.

DVD-R/+R/-R DL/+R DL	Finalization	9975
-R +R -R DL +R DL	On the recording unit

The movies can no longer be edited after finalization.

Recording with this recorder	Playback on another unit
Recording with another unit	Playback on this recorder

DVD-RW(V)/+RW (Rewritable)

DVD-RW(V)/+RW is rewritable and erasable. You must format this disc to be able to rewrite it again. Through finalization, the DVD-RW(V) becomes a DVD-V that can be played on other units. A finalized DVD-RW(V) can be reformatted and rewritten.

Formatting deletes all data!

A +RW becomes a DVD-V by creating a Top Menu.			9975
DVD-RW(V)	Finalization	Formatting	DVD-RW(V)
-RW(V)	On the recording unit		-RW(V)
The movies can no longer be edited after finalization.
Recording with this recorder		Playback on another unit
Recording with another unit		Playback on this recorder

DVD-R DL / +R DL (Double Layer DVD / Dual Layer DVD)	2nd Layer
The data are saved on two parallel layers. You have more
space available. If the laser changes layers during playback, brief
image and sound distortions may occur.
If there is not enough capacity to record a title on the first layer, the rest is	1st Layer

recorded on the second layer. During the playback of a title recorded on two layers,

the unit automatically switches between the layers and plays the title back like a normal title.

You cannot record directly on a DVD-R DL/+R DL with this unit. You can record on the hard disc and then copy the recording to the DVD disc.

DVD-Video format (V)

This recording format is the standard DVD-Video. Digital programmes that are limited to "one-time recording" cannot be recorded. Not for recording and playback of still pictures.

+VR format

Digital programmes limited to "one-time recording" can not be recorded. Not for recording and playback of still pictures.

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Disc formats

DVD

DVD-RW -RW(VR)

(DVD-VR format)

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

DVD-Video DVD-V

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

DVD-Audio DVD-A

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

CD

CD

CD-R/RW

- - 12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

Video CD

VCD

CD-R/RW

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

Regional codes

2	2	3	ALL DVD-Video only
		4

DVD-Videos with the regional code 2 or ALL can be played with this unit. The code is listed on the backside of the unit. England and Continental Europe: 2.

Only play round discs.

Do not touch the disc recording surface.

Cartridge discs

RAM

With active write-protection, you can neither record to the disc nor edit or delete content.

Playback discs

A DVD-RW that was recorded on another DVD recorder is played back in DVD-RW (VR) format on this unit. Programmes limited on "one-time recording" can be played back. If you format the disc, you can record and play it in DVD-Video format with this unit.

High-quality video and music discs.

Digital-quality music discs. Playback in stereo.

Music and audio recordings, music in MP3 format, pictures in JPEG and TIFF format.

Music and video recordings.

SVCD in compliance with IEC62107.

DivX MP3 JPEG You can play DivX, MP3 and JPEG/TIFF data from a finalized CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R. Depending on the recording conditions, playback may nonetheless be faulty.

Some DVD-Audio discs with multi-channel sound are designed by the manufacturer to prevent inter-mixing on the entire disc or at certain places. Depending on the disc type, the regional code and the recording conditions, it may not be possible to play the discs in some cases.

See the jewel case for more information.

Non playable discs

-2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm.

-3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring.

-DVD-R that was recorded in DVD Video Recording format (VR).

-DVD-R (V), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (V), +R, +R DL that was recorded on another unit and not finalized.

-Blu-ray, DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, photo CD, CVD, SACD, MV disc, PD, “Chaoji VCD” that can be purchased in stores, including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that are not IEC62107-compliant, etc.

Handling discs

If the surface of a disc, which has no Cartridge or was removed from one, is scratched, dirty, dusty or has finger prints, playback or processing can be impaired. Such impairments can also occur when the disc is placed back in the Cartridge.

Note: Only write on the label side of the disc. Use a soft, oil-based felt-tip pen. Do not use a ball-point pen or any other hard writing instrument. Do not affix stickers or labels to the disc. When not in use, put the disc in its case or Cartridge.

Cleaning the DVD-RAM

Clean the disc with a special DVD-RAM cleaner (optional) and read the cleaner instructions throughly before use. Bad scratches and stubborn dirt may not be able to be removed so that recording, editing or playback is still compromised even after cleaning. The disc should then no longer be used.

Do not use benzine, alcohol, water, cleaning sprays, household cleaners or other solvents.

Cartridge write-protection

Remove the 8-cm disc from the cartridge before using it with this unit.

DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720E)

Compatible models: Only for Panasonic's DVD recorders.

Do NOT use this cleaner with any other Panasonic DVD products or with the DVD products of any other companies since doing so may damage the products.

Cleaning DVD-Videos, Video-CDs and CDs

Wipe with a moist and then with a dry cloth.

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SD Card

- -	SD Memory Card	SD
	miniSDTMCard
	MultimediaCard

8 MB to 2 GB (Maximum)

Pictures

Inserting the storage card

Removing the storage card

Write-protection

Use an appropriate adapter for miniSD™ cards.

Do not touch the memory card contacts.

SD

Use an SD card for playback and transfer (copying) pictures taken for example with a Digital Camera. MPEG2 moving pictures can be copied to the hard disk or DVDRAM. Direct playback of MPEG2 moving pictures from the SD card is not possible

If the SD Memory Card was formatted with another unit, under certain circumstances you may possibly not be able to use it with this unit.

In this case, reformat the card with this unit.

Caution! All saved data are deleted during formatting.

The usable memory can deviate from the card capacity.

Inserting the storage card

!Opening the cover. Press the protruding section to open the cover to the slot.

!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.

Removing the storage card

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

!Closing the cover. Press down.

Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off.

When the card indicator SD on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card.

Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

When the write-protection device is activated, you can neither record nor edit or delete the contents of the SD Card.

This unit supports SD Memory Cards that are formatted with FAT 12 and FAT 16 systems (based on SD Memory Card spec.).

Additional information is available on the Internet

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

SD Card

DCIM (Subfolder)

***XXXXX (Picture folder)

XXXX***.JPG

XXXX***.TIF

SD_VIDEO

PRG *** (MPEG2 folder)

MOV *** MOD

MOV *** MOI

PRG *** PGI

MGR_INFO (MPEG2 information folder)

IM***CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX***.JPG

XXXX***.TIF

This unit can display the following folders:

***: Numbers / XXX : Letterrs

SD Card folder structure

SD Card Slot	SD Memory Card Slot 1pc
Still Picture	JPEG, TIFF
Compatible media	SD Memory Card (includes mini SDTM Cards), Multi Media Card
Format	FAT12, FAT16
Image File Format	JPEG conform DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
	TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible
Sub sampling	4:2:2, 4:2:0
Number of pixels	between 34x34 and 6144x4096
Thawing Time	Approx. 3 sec (6M pixels)
SD Video	MPEG2
Compatible media	SD Memory Card (includes mini SDTM Cards,
Codec	a mini SDTM Adaptor needs to be inserted)
	MPEG2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)
File Format	SD - Video format conforming
	Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card
	to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion
	and transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible.

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