Panasonic DMR-EX97C, DMR-EX97S User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX97C

DMR-EX97S

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Software (Firmware) Update

To support the latest features, it’s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit. For details, refer to “Software (Firmware) Update” (> 76) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

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Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on this unit.

- Use only the recommended accessories.

- Do not remove covers.

- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

- Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

- Ensure that the power supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket

outlet.

- Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the

lead.

- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

- Hold onto the mains plug body when

disconnecting the plug.

- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket

outlet.

• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

CAUTION

Unit

• This unit 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 place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

• This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

Placement

• Place this unit on an even surface.

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

- Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,

built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings

with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

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Batteries

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.

- Do not mix old and new batteries or different

types at the same time.

- Do not heat or expose to flame.

- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed

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

- Do not take apart or short circuit.

- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese

batteries.

- Do not use batteries if the covering has been

peeled off.

- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use

the remote control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(Product numbers are correct as of June 2015. These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB001047): 1pc. Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs. AC mains lead: 1pc.

[EX97C]

RF coaxial cable: 1pc.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Insert batteries

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

About descriptions in these operating instructions

• These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-EX97C and DMR-EX97S. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX97C unless otherwise indicated.

• [EX97C] :

indicates features applicable to DMR-EX97C only.

• [EX97S] :

indicates features applicable to DMR-EX97S only.

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

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Table of contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting started

HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

CI (Common Interface) module . . . . . . . . 14

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording

Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Convenient functions

VIERA Link functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . 76

Other operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Editing video

Deleting/Editing titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Copying video

Copying titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Photo and Music

Playing photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying/Deleting music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . 60

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

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Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo and Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

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HDD and media information

For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 87)

Recordable/playable contents

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

Built-in hard disk drive

(HDD)

External hard disk drive

(USB HDD)

(> 9)

DVD-Video

§4

•Video

[HDD]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

§1

•Video

[USB_HDD]

[DVD-V] –

–

•MP4

• MPEG2

• Xvid

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

• MPEG2

• Xvid

•MKV

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•Video

(–: Impossible)

•MKV

• AAC

•MP3

§2, 3

• AAC

•MP3

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

[DVD-R]

DVD-RW

[DVD-RW]

+R/+R DL [+R]

+RW [+RW]

•Video

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

–

•Video

§2

• AVCHD

–

•Video

–

•Video

–

•Video

–

• AVCHD

• Xvid

•MKV

•JPEG

•MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD

• Xvid

•MKV

• AVCHD

•JPEG

•MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD

§2

• AAC

•MP3

§2

• AAC

•MP3

§2

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Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

Audio CD (CD-DA)

•Music

–

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(–: Impossible)

[CD]

(including CD-R/RW)

–

USB memory [USB] –

§1

It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)

§2

Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be

• Xvid

•MKV

• JPEG

•MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

• MPEG2

• Xvid

•MKV

•AAC

•MP3

•AAC

•MP3

• JPEG

•MPO (3D photo)

§2, 3

able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.

§3

It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the built-in HDD. (> 60)

§4

Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.

• [+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.

• With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.

• It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method, and how the files were created.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

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HDD and media information

Information about contents

∫ Broadcast Recordings

Numbers of titles that can be recorded:

Media

Maximum

titles

HDD 1000

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW 99

+R, +RW 49

• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of HD CAMCORDER.

∫ HD CAMCORDER Recordings

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (based on AVCHD) Numbers of titles that can be recorded:

Media

Maximum

titles

HDD 1000

• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of Broadcast.

∫ Photo files

Compatible pixels:

Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels

Sub sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0

(Motion JPEG is not supported.)

Maximum numbers of contents:

Media Folders Files

HDD – 20000

DVD-RAM, DVD-R,

+R,

CD-R, CD-RW,

USB device

∫ Video files/Audio files

Numbers of contents that can be copied to internal HDD:

Contents

Video 20000 Audio 20000

USB device:

• Each folder can store up to 1000 files.

• We recommend that you limit the depth of folder trees to about five levels.

About extension of files

MP4: “.mp4” “.mov” MPEG2: “.mpg” “.mpeg” “.m2ts” “.mts” “.ts” Xvid: “.avi”

Subtitle text files: “.srt” “.sub” “.txt”

MKV: “.mkv”

Subtitle text files: “.srt” “.sub” “.txt” JPEG: “.jpg” MPO: “.mpo” AAC: “.m4a” MP3: “.mp3”

500 10000

Maximum numbers of

folders and files

• The video file and subtitle text files are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.

• Some files may not be played back even if they have these extensions.

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Recording mode

Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM

Feature Programmes can be

recorded in a nearly perfect broadcasted state.

Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in High definition (HD) quality

§2

Recordable

media

Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

Subtitles /

Can be recorded

Can be recorded (only one subtitle or teletext)

Teletext

Surround audio Surround audio as the

Stereo audio

broadcast

§1

FR (Flexible Recording Mode): The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP mode and EP mode.

§2

The SD quality programme cannot be converted to HD quality.

§3

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

Approximate recording times

Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 88)

XP/SP/LP/EP/FR

Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in Standard definition (SD) quality.

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§3

Notes

Notes for the USB device

You can use an external HDD (USB HDD) in the following two ways (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously), and a USB memory for data files.

• For recorded titles

Moving titles in the built-in HDD to a USB HDD to save the capacity of the built-in HDD.

• The USB HDD must first be registered on this unit. (> 61)

• The USB HDD over 3 TB is not usable.

• For data files

Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB device with this unit.

• The USB device must be formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file system.

• The USB device over 2 TB is not usable.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.)

• This unit does not recognise USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes or 4096-bytes. (For details, consult the dealer of your USB HDD.)

• This unit supports USB mass storage device class.

• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.

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DO DO NOT

HDD and media information

Notes for the disc

• Region management information

The unit can play back DVD-Video discs of the following regions codes, including “ALL”:

e.g.,

• Disc recorded on another device

• It may be necessary to finalise the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment used for recording to play on this unit.

• [DVD-RW] Recorded in DVD Video Recording (DVD-VR) format

- This unit can play back and copy to HDD.

- This unit does not support editing or

recording.

- It is possible to record and edit with

DVD-Video (DVD-V) format by formatting discs with this unit.

• Recording may not be possible to discs which were used for recording on other equipment.

• Play on other players

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] Finalisation is needed. (> 78)

• [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 78).

• [DVD-R] The disc created in AVCHD format can only be played back on AVCHD compatible equipment.

• Regarding 8 cm Disc

This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc. Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.

• Discs that cannot be played

- Blu-ray Disc

- DVD-RAM in a cartridge

- 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

- DVD-Audio

- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD

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

Media handling

• Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.

• Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

• Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• 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.

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Unit care

Getting started

HDD/USB HDD handling care

• The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. Therefore, be careful of the following points while the unit is turned on, especially during operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded content may be damaged:

- Do not subject the unit to any vibration and

shock.

- Do not remove the AC mains lead from the

household mains socket.

• The HDD is a temporary storage device

- It is recommended to save the recorded

content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

- If you notice a problem with the HDD such as

repetitive strange sounds, immediately save (backup) all content and request service. If you continue using the HDD with a problem, the unit or the recorded content will be damaged.

• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the recorded content cannot be recovered.

Setup precautions

• Do not place on anything that generates heat like a Set Top Box, etc.

• Place in an area where condensation does not occur. Conditions where condensation may occur

- When there is an extreme change in

temperature (e.g., when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit).

- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam

in the room.

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.

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

When moving the unit

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (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. 3 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after the unit is switched to standby mode, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

Cleaning

• 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.

• Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the unit’s lens.

When requesting this unit for repair

The registration of the USB HDD may be cancelled in the process of repairing this unit. You can use the USB HDD again by re-registering, but all recorded content already on the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.

To dispose or transfer this unit

This unit may contain private information. Before disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the following to delete the data, including personal or secret information:

- Format HDD (> 71)

- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 75)

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Getting started

STATUS

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

RADIO/

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

1 4

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

TIME SLIP

PROG/CHECK

DELETE

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

LAST VIEW

 



















 



















  

  





Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

1 Transmit the remote control signal

• Point it at remote control signal sensor on

2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or

vice versa

3 Select drive (HDD, Disc or USB) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter

numbers or characters

5 Switch to the previously watched channel

(> 23)

6 Basic operations for recording and play,

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 26)

7 Show Information (> 23, 36, 38)

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8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 39) 9 Show Video Menu (> 34), Top Menu : Show OPTION menu (> 42, 56, 64) ; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with

instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 27) = Select a conversion mode/recording mode

(> 27)

> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 31) ? Create chapter (> 39) @ Show Basic Settings menu (> 66) A To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, video or music (> 42)

B TV operation buttons (> 19) C Channel select (> 23)/Change pages in the

Video Menu screen etc.

D Switching to the radio channel list (> 23) E Exit the menu screen F Show the TV Guide screen (> 25) G Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 22) H Return to previous screen I Show subtitles (> 24, 40) J Show Teletext (> 24, K Select audio (> 23, 40) L Skip the specified time (> 39) M Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 39) N Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 39)

this unit. (> 13)

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Display

Pull to flip down the front panel.

USB memory

Disc

Main unit

 



1 Remote control signal sensor

• Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right

• Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit

2 Open/close disc tray 3 Standby/on switch (Í/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.

4 CI module eject button (> 14) 5 CI slot (> 14)

Display

12 5643

COPY

HDD

USB

DVD

789

1 Drive (HDD or DVD) indicator 2 Disc indicator

3 Copying indicator 4 USB port indicator 5 Remote control signal indicator 6 Timer recording indicator

This indicator lights up when the timer recording standby is activated.

7 Main display section indicator

• Messages and other information are displayed. (> 85)

8 Playback indicator 9 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

• The indicator will blink while recording is paused and before recording starts.

PLAY



6 Disc tray 7 USB port

• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media contents.

• When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.



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CI slot

This unit

Smart Card

CAM

CI (Common Interface) module

An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.

You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster.

• If not viewing/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module.

CI module

Insert the CI module into the CI slot of this unit.

TV service encryption is automatically decrypted and the broadcast can be viewed or recorded. (The recording might be prohibited by broadcasters.)

• Turn off the unit before you insert or remove the CI module.

• Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction.

• When removing the CI module, press the CI module eject button and pull it straight out.

• For more details, see the manual of the CAM and Smart Card, or consult the dealer.

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About CI Plus compatible broadcast

“CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes contents protection, etc.

CI Plus contents protection

When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded, the title may be contents protected. There are following types of the contents protection depending on the broadcast:

• Copying not restricted

Depending on the programme, you can copy/move only to USB HDD or DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only).

• One generation copy is permitted

You can copy to DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only) only once.

• The original title will be deleted.

• You cannot copy from the copied DVD-RAM

(CPRM compatible discs) to HDD or another

disc. When convert recording mode, the original title will be deleted.

• icon will appear on the Video Menu

screen. (> 35)

• Copying is prohibited

You cannot copy/move to the USB HDD or disc. The content of these media may also have the

following playback restrictions.

- Retention limit (> right)

- Content License (> right)

Retention limit

There are some titles for which the playback will be disabled after a predetermined time. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.)

• When the title does not have playback period,

icon will appear on the Video Menu screen

after decrypting. (> 35)

• When the title has playback period, or

icon will appear on the Video Menu screen after decrypting. (> 35)

Content License

Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM with a playback licence for it.

• The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited.

• When the title does not have playback period,

icon will appear on the Video Menu screen

after decrypting. (> 35)

• When the title has playback period, icon

will appear on the Video Menu screen after decrypting. (> 35)

Parental Control

Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM and enter the PIN code.

• icon will appear on the Video Menu

screen. (> 35)

Operator profile

Depending on your CAM, the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM.

For details, refer to “About Operator profile”. (> 24)

• All CI Plus compatible broadcasts are encrypted. It may take some time to display them.

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HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

This unit’s rear panel

Household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead (supplied)

• Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI cable

To the CATV terminal or the aerial

CATV coaxial cable or aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

　(supplied)

Connection

3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to 3D compatible terminal of a 3D compatible TV.

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

• Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 24p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

• 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 the unit is in standby mode. (> 87)

[EX97C] Basic connections

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

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This unit’s rear panel

Household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead (supplied)

• Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI cable

Satellite dish

Single cable

router

[EX97S] Basic connections

The following two connection methods are available. Choose a method suited to your environment.

A Using a single cable router. B Connecting a satellite cable directly.

HDMI

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HDMI cable

Amplifier/

receiver

HDMI cable

Amplifier/

receiver

Connection

Amplifier/receiver connections

• You will not be able to view 3D programmes images with this connection if your amplifier/receiver is not 3D compatible.

∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D

3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV.

• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.

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• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not display “ARC” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier/receiver.

Settings

Brand Code Brand Code

AIWA 35

BENQ 58/59 BRANDT 10/15

CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05

DESMET 05

ELEMIS 05

FINLUX 61

Panasonic 01/02/03/04

AKAI 27/30 BEKO 05/71/72/73/74

BUSH 05

DAEWOO 64/65

DUAL 05

FERGUSON 10/34

FISHER 21

MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47

METZ 05/28/79

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61

OLEVIA 45

ORION 05

PHILCO 41/48/64

PHONOLA 05

PROVIEW 52

RADIOLA 05

NOBLEX 33

NORDMENDE 10

ONWA 30/39/70

PEONY 49/69

PHILIPS 05/06/46

PIONEER 37/38

PYE 05

SABA 10

FUJITSU 53

ITT

GOLDSTAR 05/50/51

GRADIENTE 36

JVC 17/30/39/70

KOLIN 45

05/50/51

MAG 52

FUNAI 63/67

GOODMANS 05

GRUNDIG 09

IRRADIO 30

KDS 52

KONKA 62

HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41

SALORA 26

SANSUI 05

32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG

SCHNEIDER 05/29/30

SELECO 05/25

SIEMENS 09

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14

TOSHIBA 16/57

YAMAHA 18/41

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

SANYO 21/54/55/56

05/69/75/76/77/78

SEG

SINUDYNE 05

31/33/66/67/69TCL

TEVION 52 THOMSON 10/15/44

SHARP 18

Getting started

TV operation buttons

The TV can be operated from the TV operation buttons of the remote control.

• Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV with the TV operation buttons.

While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with the number buttons.

Manufacturer and Code No.

• If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

• If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code number is invalid for your TV, this remote control is not compatible with your TV.

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Getting started

Settings

[EX97C] Easy Setting

The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital Cable broadcast services and digital terrestrial broadcast services.

• In these operating instructions,

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

• This unit can receive only one of the two services at a time.

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on

this unit.

• The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on.

3 Select language, then press [OK]. 4 Select country, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Digital Cable (DVB-C) Channels” or

“Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) Channels”, then press [OK].

1 [DVB-C]

Select the channel number allocation, then press [OK].

• For Germany and Austria: Normally set to “Preset Channel

Number”.

• For Switzerland: Normally set to “Operator’s Channel Number ( LCN )”.

2 [DVB-C]

Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press [OK].

• Frequency Auto

The preset frequency will be automatically used.

Manual

Enter the frequency specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

•Network ID Auto

The preset Network ID will be automatically used.

Manual

Enter the Network ID specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

• Frequency and Network ID settings may be

necessary depending on the cable provider. For details, consult the cable provider.

6 Auto Setup will start automatically.

(This operation may take some time.)

[DVB-C]

When tuning is completed, press [OK].

7 Clock will be set automatically.

If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 75, Clock).

8 Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off” or “Timer

Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].

9 Select the item to match the type of TV

connected. (> 73, TV Aspect)

• To change channel allocation, restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection. (> 67)

• If channel is not found, restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu. (> 67)

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When “Easy Setting has been completed.” appears, Easy Setting is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup or change TV signal type (> 67, Auto Setup)

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly (> 25, Using Channel List)

• If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.

Getting started

User Band Settings

Select

RETURN

Start Auto Setup Please confirm user band settings before starting Auto Setup. Tuner

C1 1284 MHz (preset: 1284 MHz)

User Band Frequency

Off

User Band PIN

User Band

• When selecting “DiSEqC”

Auto Setup

RETURN

Satellite

Progress

This will take up to 40 minutes.

Checking LNB1

Satellite

Tuner

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

Checking...

100%

[EX97S] Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on

this unit.

• The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on.

3 Select language, then press [OK]. 4 Select country, then press [OK]. 5 Select the search mode, then press [OK]. 6 Select “Single Cable System” or “DiSEqC”

then press [OK].

When selecting “Single Cable System”

1 Make the settings of user band.

• User Band

You can set C1 to C8. Set to a User Band not used by any other device.

• User Band Frequency

Set the User Band Frequency with number buttons.

• User Band PIN

If the single cable router requires a PIN to access an user band, enter the PIN.

• For details, read the manual of the single cable router, etc.

2 Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press

[OK].

Auto Setup starts. These operations (Searching Satellite and Searching Channels) may take some time.

Auto Setup

Satellite

Progress

This will take up to 40 minutes.

LNB

Satellite

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

RETURN

Searching Satellite

Checking LNB1

Checking...

100%

• When selecting “Single Cable System”

After tuning has been completed, clock will be set automatically. If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 75, Clock).

7 Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off” or “Timer

Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].

8 Select the item to match the type of TV

connected. (> 73, TV Aspect)

When “Easy Setting has been completed.” appears, Easy Setting is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup (> 69, Auto Setup)

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly (> 25, Using Channel List)

• If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.

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Getting started

RETURN

FUNCTION MENU

Media

TV Guide

Copy VideoSetup

Timer Recording

Contents on HDD

FUNCTION MENU screen

You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

FUNCTION MENU list

•TV Guide (> 25)

• Contents on HDD

- Recorded Programmes (> 34)

- Video ( AVCHD ) (> 34)

- Video ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV ) (> 36)

-Photo (> 54)

-Music (> 58)

• Timer Recording (> 31)

•Setup

- Basic Settings (> 66)

• You can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, etc.

- Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION

MENU.

• To select from among “Photo”, register photo

in advance. (> 55)

•Media

-Disc

- USB device

- USB HDD

• Copy Video

- Copy Menu (> 48)

- Copy Video (AVCHD) to DVD-R (> 53)

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Watching broadcasts

Watch ing broadcasts

10:30

Now

Dolby D

Change category

All DVB Channels

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Set timer







e.g.,

Watching broadcasts

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

• You can also select the channel by the following operations.

- Using number buttons

- Using Channel List (> 25)

- Using TV Guide system (> 25)

- Using channel information (> right)

To switch to the channel you have previously watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

• This function will work only for the channels you have watched for more than 10 seconds.

To switch to the radio channels or to the all channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

• Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels. (> 66, 69, Favourites Edit)

If this unit requests a PIN

Enter the PIN with the number buttons by following the on-screen instructions.

• If you decide on a PIN, make a note it in case you forgot it.

• PIN (except CAM’s) can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 75)

• For CAM’s PIN, refer to your CAM’s operating instructions.

If encrypted channels do not appear

To watch an encrypted broadcast, insert the CI module into the CI slot. (> 14)

• Set “Common Interface”. (> 73)

Using channel information

While watching a programme Press [STATUS ]. Channel information appears.

1 Current Category 2 Encrypted broadcast 3 Set timer (> 32) 4 Subtitle 5 Te le t ex t 6 Multiple audio/Sub Channel

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• To register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK]. 4 Refer to “Favourites Edit”. (> 66, 69)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

Press [3, 4], then press [OK].

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

• Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed.

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Watching broadcasts

10:30

Now

Dolby D

Change category

All DVB Channels

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Operator Profile Info

Watching broadcasts

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (

> 23)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

To change subtitle language

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Subtitle Language” in “Digital TV

Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select the desired language.

• Press [EXIT ] to exit the screen.

• Some subtitle contents can be displayed using Teletext. (> below)

To show the Teletext

When “ ” appears in channel information (> 23)

1 Press [TEXT ].

• When the Teletext of data service is

displayed, press [TEXT ] again.

2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour

buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the screen”. (> 79)

To select the contents in the broadcast

When a programme includes audio signals etc., you can select signals.

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Multi Audio” or “Sub Channel”, then

press [OK].

4 Select the item.

About Operator profile

Depending on your CAM, the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM.

To perform an update, operate following the instructions on the screen.

• If cancelled, the notification is instead displayed on the channel information (> 23).

e.g.,

• You can change the display mode. (> 72, Teletext)

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To execute channel list upgrade, press the red button.

• Performing an update will delete the existing channel list. To return to the original channel list, restart “Auto Setup” in “Basic Settings” menu. (> 67, 69)

• The timer recording programmes may be cancelled. Please confirm a timer programme. (> 33)

Watching broadcasts

All DVB Channels

Select

View

RETURN

Category

Channel

• You can select Category with the red button.

Day/Date

• You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing the green button.

• Auto Renewal Recording

(Only daily/weekly timer recording) The unit will record the new programme over the old one. Press the yellow button. “Renew : ON” is displayed.

Start/Stop

• Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 15-minute increments.

Mode/Conv.

Refer to step 2. (> 27)

Subtitles

You can choose whether or not to record the subtitle at conversion. (Only when item other than “OFF” is selected in “Conv.”)

Title Name

1 Select “Title Name”, then press [OK]. 2 Refer to “Entering text”. (> 79)

HDD

Day/Date Stop

Start 8:00 9:00

RETURN

Date or Weekly?

30:24 DR

Mode

DR OFF

Signal Supported : OFF

Conv. Subtitles

OFF

Signal Supported Rec

To use Signal Supported Recording

You can choose whether or not to use the Signal Supported Recording function by pressing the blue button.

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Recording

e.g.,

Timer recording

Timer recording from channel information

You can make timer recording of the current or next programme.

1 While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Now

Dolby D

Set timer

10:30

All DVB Channels

Change category

2 Display the channel information of a

programme to record.

• Switch the programme with [2, 1].

• Switch the channel with [3, 4].

3 Press the yellow button. 4 Go to step 3 on page 31, “Manually

programming timer recording”.

Notes on timer recording

• When the programme recorded in DR mode is converted, the audio content and subtitle language will be selected according to the following settings:

- “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Language” (> 68,

70)

- “Subtitles” of “Preferred Language” (> 68, 70)

• When the programme recorded in DR mode is converted, teletext will not be recorded.

• (Only when recording broadcast in other than DR mode) This unit will record in the DR mode once, and then convert to the selected mode automatically during standby.

• Even if you switch the unit to standby mode during the timer recording, the recording is continued.

• When you programme successive timer recordings to start, about last 1 minute of earlier programme will not be recorded.

• Timer recording will not start while:

- copying a title in high speed mode [with

finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW])]

- copying a title in normal speed mode

- converting a title in “File Conversion” (Only

when “Now” is selected)

- copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device

- copying video/photos/music files

-formatting

- finalising/creating Top Menu

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Recording

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

OK RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn Timer Off

Total 3/32

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD TUE 06.01.2015 8:05

Delete

Info

Resolve overlap

New Timer Programme

MON 13.01

MON 13.01 10:00 - 11:50

11:00 - 11:45

11:30 - 1:00

8:00 - 10:45

MON 13.01

TUE 07.01

Guide

e.g.,

Guide

To confirm and edit a timer programme

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

2 Select the programme, then perform the

operations.

To deactivate a timer programme

Press the red button.

• The timer icon “F” will change from red to

grey.

• Press the red button again to activate timer

recording standby. (The timer icon “F” will change to red.)

To delete a timer programme

Press [DELETE].

To resolve an overlap timer programme

Press the green button.

• The overlapped timer recording list will appear. (> 30)

To edit a timer programme

1 Press [OK]. 2 Change the timer recording options.

• Refer to “Timer recording options”. (> 31)

3 Press [OK].

Screen icons

Red: Timer recording standby is activated.

Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated.

Currently recording programme

[

A part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping.

The HDD is full.

Copy-protected programme It was not recorded.

The recording of the programme was not completed because of some reason.

Auto Renewal Recording is set (> 31).

Signal Supported Recording (> 31)

Displayed if timer recording of two encrypted programmes is overlapping. A part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the encrypted programme is overlapping.

Displayed if the recording can fit in the

remaining space

Daily or weekly timer programme is set.

(Date)

It may not be possible to record because:

- there is not enough space left.

- the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. (> 8)

- programmes are deactivated, etc.

To show programme information

Press [STATUS ].

To exit the timer recording list

Press [EXIT ].

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Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD

“For recorded titles (> 9)” only

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Contents on HDD”, then press

[OK].

e.g.,

Contents on HDD

Recorded programmes can be played.

Recorded Programmes

Video ( AVCHD )

Video ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV )

Photo

Music

3 To play recorded titles:

Select “Recorded Programmes”, then press [OK].

The Video Menu screen appears (> right).

To play HD Video (AVCHD): Select “Video ( AVCHD )”, then press [OK].

The AVCHD tab appears on the Video Menu screen (> right).

To play video files: Select “Video ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV )”, then press [OK].

The video list screen appears (> 36).

RETURN

Video Menu screen

e.g.,



Video Menu

HDD

All

Channel Date Title Name Titles

Play RETURN

AVCHD tab

1 Tab (> 36) 2 Programme type 3 AVCHD tab

• [USB_HDD] When connecting registered

USB HDD, “USB HDD” tab and registration number appears. Select “USB HDD” tab.

e.g.,

Video Menu

USB-HDD

Grouped Titles

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

Start Time Prog.Type:

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Registration number 1

All

Not Viewed

Sport AVCHDMovieNot Viewed

Social/Economic

Rec time

9:00 0:01(DR)

Movie

Page

Delete

Select Copy

Grouped Titles

Movie

Social/Economic

Page Down

Sport

Page Up

AVCHD

4 Select the title, then press [OK].

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Playing back video

Screen icons

[ Currently recording programme

Protected title

Title was not recorded due to recording protection

Title cannot be played

(When data is damaged etc.) Title is copy protected (One

generation copy is permitted) Title requires a CAM with a playback

licence to play back.

§1

• The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited.

Title cannot be played back when a certain time has elapsed after the recording. The icon turns grey after the

§1

playback period has passed.

• Playback period limit can be checked in the information of that title. (> 36, Showing Information)

§1

Title is copy restricted.

Title requires a CAM with a playback licence to play back. If a certain time has elapsed after the recording, the

§1

title cannot be played back.

• The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited.

Grouped titles

Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit. Change the “TV System” (> 73).

Radio programme

&

3D contents

Recorded in 1080/50p contents

Recorded in 1080/60p contents

Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started.

Title has a rating level set by the CAM.

[EX97C]

Title is restricted by Child Lock List or Parental Rating (> 68).

§1

Title cannot be edited (except deleting) or copied.

§2

The contents are played back in 1080i.

§2

Title has not yet been played

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Playing back video

Press OK to start playing from the selected chapter. Selected chapter can be edited via OPTION. Press RETURN to go back to previous menu.

Page 001/001

0:00.00

001

0:12.29

Play

SelectEdit Chapter Mark

Play

RETURN

Delete

Playing titles on the HDD

Tab

You can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab.

To select the tab

Press [2, 1].

To change the displayed programme type tab

1 Select the programme type, then press the

green button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS ].

Showing grouped titles

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then

press [OK].

Grouped Titles:

• Two or more titles recorded in the daily/weekly timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

All Titles

Playing back grouped titles

Editing the grouped titles

1 Select the title or the group, then press the

yellow button.

• A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

2 Press [OPTION].

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Create Group:

Selected titles are bundled to form a group.

Release Grouping:

All the titles in the group are released.

Remove:

Selected titles are removed from the group.

Playback from Chapter View

1 Select the title, then press [OPTION].

2 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].

e.g., [HDD]

3 Select the chapter, then press [OK].

To edit the chapter in Chapter View

Refer to “Editing chapters”. (> 45)

1 On the Grouped Titles screen:

Select the item marked with .

2 When playing all titles:

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

When playing the individual title:

Press [OK] and select the title, then press [OK].

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Video list screen

e.g.,

Videos \ Video \

HDD

Parent Folder

Folder 01

Folder 02

video01.mpeg

video02.mpeg

video03.mpeg

video04.mpeg

Play

RETURN

Screen icons

Folder

Titles

Move to the parent folder

DELETE

Page 0001/0003

Delete

SelectParent Folder

00.00.0000 00:00

Page Up

Page Down

Playing titles on the media

Video list screen

“For data files (> 9)” only

1 Insert the media.

• AVCHD: If the menu screen is not displayed

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

2 When the Video Menu screen or menu

screen etc., appears:

Select the item or title, then press [OK].

• Repeat this step if necessary.

To play back the playlist created on other equipment

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Disc” in “Media”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Playlists”, then press [OK]. 4 Select the playlist, then press [OK].

Menu screen

Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily.

e.g., [USB]

USB Device

Play / Copy Video

View Photos

Play / Copy Music

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

USB device is inserted.

RETURN

• Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media.

e.g.,

About screen icons (> 36)

Video Menu screen

e.g.,

Video Menu

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS ].

Playback from Chapter View (> 36)

Videos \ Video \

USB

Parent Folder

Folder 01

Folder 02

video01.mpeg

video02.mpeg

video03.mpeg

video04.mpeg

Play

RETURN

Channel Date Title Name

Play RETURN

Time Remaining

DVD-RW

All

00.00.0000 00:00

Page 0001/0003

Select CopyParent Folder

All Titles

10:30 (DR)

Dogs and Cats

29.10 Start Time 22:46 Rec time 0:10(HM)

Birds

04.10 World news

04.10 Football

29.10

Page 003/003

Delete

Playing back video

Page Up

Page Down

Page Up

Page Down

CopySelect

If the menu screen is not displayed, display it by performing the following operation.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Media”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the media, then press [OK].

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Playing back video

Operation during play

• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press

[STOP ∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your TV screen, etc.

General operations

Status messages

Press [STATUS ] twice.

e.g.,

8:05:50 06.01.2015

Remain HDD

0:05.14 DR

0:30.00

Stop

Press [STOP ∫].

Quick View

Press and hold [PLAY/a1.3 1].

• Press again to return to normal speed.

• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Quick View is not effective.

• Quick View is not effective when playing back the DVD-RW disc.

• Quick View may not work when recording in XP or FR mode.

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

• The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+RW]: Up to 3 steps)

• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Audio is not heard during all levels search.

Resume play function

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart from the stopped position.

• Discs: Only previous stopped position is memorised. The position may be cleared if the tray is opened or the unit is switched to standby mode.

Pause

Press [PAUSE ;].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

• The speed increases up to 5 steps.

• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Slow-motion is not effective.

• AVCHD ([DVD-R]): Forward direction [SLOW/SEARCH 5]

only.

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Playing back video

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [2](2;) or [1](;1).

• Each press shows the next frame.

• Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Frame-by-frame is not effective.

• AVCHD ([DVD-R]): Forward direction [1](;1) only.

Manual Skip

Skip forward 1 minute:

Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].

Skip backward 10 seconds:

Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

• Xvid and MKV: Manual Skip is not effective.

Skipping the specified time

1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Select the time with [3, 4].

• Press and hold [3, 4] to change the time by

10-minute.

3 Press [OK].

• Play skips the specified time.

To display menu

[DVD-V]

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Playback Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Top Menu” or “Menu”, then press [OK].

Skipping the title or chapter

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].

• [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, > 9): It will not skip the

title. But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped. (> 36)

To create Chapter Marks

[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, > 9) [RAM]

During the playback or pause Press [CHAPTER].

To delete the Chapter Mark

[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, > 9) [RAM]

1 While paused

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9] and skip to the location you want to delete.

2 Press [CHAPTER].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• [DVD-V], Xvid, MKV, AVCHD, MP4 and MPEG2: [TIME SLIP] is not effective.

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Playing back video

Operation during play

Changing audio

Press [AUDIO].

• It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed.

Switching subtitles

[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, > 9)

1 Press [STTL ]. 2 Press [OK].

3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].

• If you want to switch the subtitle language, select it in the Basic Operation menu (> 64).

[DVD-V], Xvid and MKV:

Display with “Subtitle Settings” in the Basic Operation menu (> 64).

• Xvid and MKV: If the subtitles text are not displayed correctly, try changing the language settings (> 70, Subtitle Te xt ) .

Displaying the Teletext

[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, > 9)

Press [TEXT ].

3D video playback

Preparation

Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. (> 16, 17)

• Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.

Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen.

Preparatory 3D settings

3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting. (> 73)

3D AVCHD Output

If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and cannot be played back correctly, you may be able to play it by changing the setting. (> 73)

3D Playback Message

Hide the 3D viewing warning screen. (> 73)

• Teletext display mode is TOP (FLOF) only.

• Some functions may not work.

• Teletext cannot be displayed when the subtitles are set to ON.

Aspect

You can switch the aspect ratio of the screen. (> 79)

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3D settings during playback

Change this setting when the screen is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback

Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK].

4 Select the item, then press [OK].

Signal Format

- Original: Keep original picture format.

- Side by side: 3D picture format comprising of left and right

screens.

Graphic Display Level

Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or message screen etc.

Playing back video

• Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue. In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.

• This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side-by-Side (Half) programme types.

• Depending on the connected TV, the video being played back might switch to 2D video due to changes in resolution etc. Check the 3D setting on the TV.

• It may display as Side-by-Side (2 screen structure) when playback of the 3D video is started. Select “Side by side” in “Signal Format”. (> left)

• 3D video cannot be played back while recording.

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Editing video

Editing vi deo

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Partial Delete

Divide Title

File Conversion

Enter Title Name

Delete Title

Playback

Information

Chapter View

Create Group

Release Grouping

Edit

All Titles

Deleting/Editing titles

Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

Editing recorded titles

• If the title is contents protected, you may not perform editing other than deleting. (> 15)

“For recorded titles (> 9)” only

• If the disc is protected, release the protection. (> 77, Disc Protection)

[EX97C]

• PIN is required to edit the titles with in some functions.

(> 35)

Deleting recorded titles

1 On the Video Menu screen:

Select the title.

Video Menu

HDD

All

Play RETURN

Grouped Titles

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

Social/Economic

Start Time

9:00 0:01(DR)

Prog.Type:

Movie

Sport AV CH DMovieNot Viewed

Rec time

Page

Delete

Select Copy

Page Up

Page Down

Channel Date Title Name Titles

2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Multiple selection

Select the title, then press the yellow button.

A check mark

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

is displayed. Repeat this step.

1 On the Video Menu screen:

Select the title.

• Multiple selection (> left)

2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g.,

Entering title name

1 Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Refer to “Entering text”. (> 79)

Deleting during play

1 Press [DELETE] while playing.

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

• Available disc space after deleting:

- [HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM]

The space deleted becomes available for recording.

- [DVD-R] [+R]

Available space does not increase even after the contents are deleted.

- [DVD-RW] [+RW]

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Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

• Even after deletion is completed, it may take time until the updated available space is displayed.

Editing video

Setting protection

[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+RW] Protection setting prevents the title from

accidental deletion.

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

appears when setting the protection.

Partial deleting

[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM]

1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to

delete.

• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (> 38)

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

• Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other sections. Up to 20 sections can be set. (> go to step 2)

4 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

5 Press [RETURN ].

Dividing title

[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM]

1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.

• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (> 38)

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Divide”, then press [OK].

To confirm the division point

After performing step 2. Select “Preview”, then press [OK].

• The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.

To change the division point

After performing step 2. Restart play and select “Divide”, then press [OK] at the division point.

• [HDD] [USB_HDD] Divided titles will become a group of titles.

• Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted.

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Editing video

File Conversion

Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode. Please select recording mode and other options, then press OK.

RETURN

Subtitles

Off

Recording Mode

HL -- Longer Play

Timing

During standby

Deleting/Editing titles

File Conversion

[HDD] [USB_HDD] File Conversion is a function to convert the

recording mode of the title in DR mode and AVCHD contents. The size of the converted title will be small regularly. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration.

1 Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

e.g.,

2 Set the conversion options, then press [OK].

Recording Mode (> 9):

• [USB_HDD] You cannot select XP, SP, LP and

EP mode.

Subtitles:

•Automatic

Subtitles will be recorded if they are included in the title.

•Off

Subtitle will not be recorded.

Timing:

•Now

Conversion begins immediately after step 4.

• Timer recording will not be performed during conversion.

• During standby

Conversion will be performed after the unit is switched to standby mode.

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Convert & Delete:

The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after conversion.

Convert Only:

The original title remains after conversion.

• The original title will be deleted after File Conversion, if the selected title is indicated

with . (> 15)

4 “Now” conversion:

Select “Start”, then press [OK].

“During standby” conversion:

Press [OK].

• Conversion will be performed after the unit is switched to standby mode.

“COPY” or “CONV” on the front panel display remains lighted during conversion.

To cancel a “Now” conversion

Press and hold [RETURN ] for more than 3 seconds.

To cancel a “During standby” conversion

After performing steps 1–2 (> 42, Editing recorded titles) 1 Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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Editing video

e.g.,

Parent Folder

Videos \ Video \

Folder 01

Folder 02

video01.mpeg

video02.mpeg

video03.mpeg

video04.mpeg

HDD

Page 0001/0003

SelectParent Folder

Play

RETURN

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

DELETE

Play

00.00.0000 00:00

To confirm whether the conversion is completed

Press [VIDEO MENU].

e.g.,

Channel Date Title Name Titles

04.10

29.10

29.10 Start Time Prog.Type:

9:00 Movie

Rec time

0:01(DR HL)

When “±± > ±± (Recording mode for conversion)” is displayed, the conversion has not finished.

• To use “File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough storage capacity.

• Teletext will not be recorded.

• File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing “During standby” conversion. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode.

• When converted, the audio content and subtitle language will be selected according to the following settings:

- “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Language” (> 68, 70)

- “Subtitles” of “Preferred Language” (> 68, 70)

• When converted, 3D information may not be retained.

Editing chapters

[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM]

To combine chapters (Delete chapter mark):

1 Select the chapter, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Combine Chapters”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Combine”, then press [OK].

The selected chapter is combined to the next chapter.

Playback from Chapter View

Refer to “Playback from Chapter View”. (> 36)

• The maximum number of chapters: (Depends on the state of recording.)

[HDD] [USB_HDD]: Approx. 1000 per title [RAM]: Approx. 1000 per disc

• [HDD] [USB_HDD] When the title has the maximum number of chapters, you cannot perform the Resume play function (> 38) with the title.

Deleting video files on the HDD

[HDD]

1 On the video list screen:

Select the file or folder.

1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. 2 Perform the editing operations.

Edit Chapter Mark:

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title. 1 Press the green button. 2 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.

• Repeat this step.

3 Press [RETURN ] to go to Chapter View

screen.

To delete the chapter:

1 Select the chapter, then press [DELETE].

• Multiple selection (> 42)

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

• Multiple selection (> 42)

2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• All files in the folder will be deleted.

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Copying video

§1, 2, 3

Copying titles

§1

“For recorded titles (> 9)” only

§2

The title in the source media will be deleted.

§3

The recording mode cannot be changed.

1 Insert or connect the media.

To register the external HDD (USB HDD)

Refer to “Registering the USB HDD”. (> 62)

To copy HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in High Definition

Refer to “Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in High Definition”. (> 53)

To copy video files

Refer to “Copying video files”. (> 53)

2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3 Select “Recorded Programmes” or

“Video ( AVCHD )” in “Contents on HDD”, then press [OK].

4 Select the title.

• Multiple selection

Select the title, then press the yellow button.

A check mark

step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

is displayed. Repeat this

5 Press the blue button.

If the copy direction selection screen is displayed:

Select the copying direction, then press [OK].

6 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If you select “No”, you can change the selection. (> 47, To change the selection)

Release the disc protection

Refer to “Disc Protection”. (> 77)

• If you wish to choose the audio language, select the language from “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Language” before copying (> 68, 70).

• Simultaneous operation is not possible while copying with finalising or creating Top Menu.

7 Set other settings, then press [OK].

(> 47, Setting the copying options)

8 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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Copying video

Remaining space

The order of copying

Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying.

RETURN

Automatic Standby after Copy

Off

To change the selection

1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 (> 46).

e.g., [HDD] > [DVD-RW]

Copy

HDD

All

OK RETURN

Grouped Titles DVD-RW Remain

Channel Date Title Name Titles

Start Time Prog.Type:

Social/Economic

Drama

Rec time

9:00 0:01(DR) Movie

Page

Select Copy

AVCHDMovieNot Viewed

Page Up

Page Down

90%

2 To change the selected titles:

Select the title, then press the yellow button. Repeat this step to select titles.

To change the picture quality:

[HDD] > [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Conversion Select”, then press

[OK].

3 Select the picture quality, then press [OK].

Repeat steps if necessary.

3 Press the blue button.

4 Go to step 6. (> 46)

Screen icons

Titles that will be copied to the disc in normal speed

Titles that cannot be copied

Setting the copying options

1 Select the item in step 7 (> 46).

e.g.,

2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings.

• Automatic Standby after Copy On:

This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy.

• Subtitles Automatic:

Subtitles will be recorded if they are included in the title.

• If you wish to choose the subtitle, select the language

from “Subtitles” of “Preferred Language” before copying (> 68, 70).

•Finalise On:

[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] The discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment.

• Create Top Menu On:

[+RW] You can play the disc on other DVD equipment.

About screen icons on the Video Menu

Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 35)

• You can perform “Finalise” or “Create Top Menu” later. (> 78)

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Copying video

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Create List

Start Copying

HDD

High Speed

RETURN

Press OK to start copying.

Disc

Copy

HDD

Disc

Source

Destination

Cancel All

Copy Mode

Create List

Start Copying

High Speed

Select the copy direction.

RETURN

Information of the copy destination

- DVD-RW

- Copy restricted titles cannot be copied on to disc

Copy Direction

HDD Disc

Copying titles

Copying from media other than HDD with Video Menu

[RAM] [+RW] > [HDD]

1 Insert a disc.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “Play Video”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the title.

• Multiple selection (> 46)

4 Press the blue button.

• To change the detailed settings for copy, refer to “Copying titles with copying list”. (> right)

5 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. 6 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying titles with copying list

[HDD] ,.

[HDD] >

[USB_HDD]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]

[RAM] [+RW] > [HDD]

§1

“For recorded titles (> 9)” only

§2

The title in the source media will be deleted.

§3

The recording mode cannot be changed.

§1, 2, 3

1 [HDD] ,. [USB_HDD]:

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Copy Menu” in “Copy Video”, then

press [OK].

Except “[HDD] ,. [USB_HDD]”: 1 Insert a disc.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “Copy”, then press [OK].

2 Set the copy direction.

1 Select “Copy Direction”, then press

[1] (right).

2 Set “Source” and “Destination”. 3Press [2].

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3 Set the recording mode (> 9).

1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press

[1] (right).

2 Set “Recording Mode”. 3Press [2].

Copying video

4 Register titles for copy.

1 Select “Create List”, then press

[1] (right).

2 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the title, then press the yellow

button. Repeat this step to select titles.

e.g., [HDD]

Create List Grouped Titles

HDD

Time Rec time

Size 1360 MB

RETURN

• To change the appearance of the list or show information of the title

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK].

• The titles will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, edit the copying list after the titles are selected. (> 50, Editing the copying list)

4 Press [OK]. 5Press [2].

Data size of each registered title

Destination Capacity:

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Page 01/01

9:00

0:30 (DR)

Size:

3200 MB

0 MB

Title

Date Channel

01.01

02.01

03.01

04.01

05.01

06.01

( 0% )

Time

9:00

15:00

9:30 10:00 18:30

2:00 11:0 0 15:00

3:45

9:00

Page

Select

Data size recorded to the copy destination

001/003

Title Name

Page Up

Page Down

5 Make other settings.

1 Select “Other Settings”, then press

[1] (right).

e.g.,

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

HDD Disc

Copy Mode

Create List

Titles

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Other Settings

Start Copying

RETURN

• This screen does not appear depending on the copying mode. (> go to step 6)

Press OK to change the setting.

Subtitles

Finalise

Off

2 Select the copying option, then press

[OK]. (> 47, Setting the copying options)

3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 4Press [2].

6 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. 7 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

After performing step 1 1 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If you wish to choose the audio language and subtitle language, select the language from “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Language” before copying (> 68, 70).

• Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be registered simultaneously.

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Copying video

Copying titles

Editing the copying list

1 Select the title after step 4-4 (> 49).

Copy

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Create List

Other Settings

Start Copying

RETURN

Cancel All

HDD Disc

Create copy list.

Destination Capacity:

Size:

No. Size

0:30 DR (25%)

New item (Total=2)

Page 01/01

2:00

( 50% )

1:00

Title

2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Delete All:

All titles that you registered to copy are deleted.

Add:

Add new items to the copying list. 1 Select the titles with the yellow button. 2 Press [OK].

Delete:

Selected titles are deleted.

• Select the title, then press the yellow button before step 2. Repeat this step to select titles.

Screen icons

Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode

Titles that cannot be copied

Title contains photos

• Photos cannot be copied.

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit.

• Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected.

About other screen icons (> 35)

Move:

Change the order of items on the copying list.

• Select the title to move before step 2. Select the destination, then press [OK].

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Copying video

Notes for copying

Notes for high speed copy

High Speed Copying is the process of copying a title to disc in high speed while maintaining the original record mode and recording length.

• Converting the recording mode will result in a normal speed copy.

• The following recording mode and media combinations support high speed copying.

Original title’s

recording mode

DR HG HX HE

XP SP LP EP FR

• High speed copy is possible only when there is enough recording capacity on the destination media.

• It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following cases:

- [HDD] > [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] :

• Titles that contain many deleted segments

- [HDD] > [+R] [+RW] :

• Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode

• Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect

Media

DVD-RAM only

Notes for normal speed copy

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You cannot copy to

the disc in the following cases.

- When there is not enough free space on the HDD.

- When the number of titles recorded on the disc will exceed its maximum limit if copying is performed. (> 8)

• Copying will continue up to the point cancelled.

- [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] If copy is cancelled during the step while temporarily copying to the HDD, then nothing will be copied.

- [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Even if t he title wa s not copied to the disc, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.

• When copying title recorded in 1080/50p or 1080/60p, it cannot copy in progressive.

Notes for copying

You cannot copy the following titles.

- [USB_HDD] Protected titles

- [USB_HDD] HD Video (AVCHD)

- [RAM] Radio programme

Notes for copying 3D programmes

• It may not display correctly in 3D when a copied 3D programme is played back. In such a case, change the “Signal Format” during the playback of the title. (> 41)

• 3D information may not be copied.

About maintaining the chapter mark

• The position of the chapter might shift slightly.

• Maximum number of chapters on the disc is limited.

- [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] : Approx. 1000

- [+R] [+RW] : Approx. 254

(Depends on the state of recording.)

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Copying video

01/02

01 Mouse

Cattle

Copying titles

Copying a finalised disc

[DVD-V] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Copy Menu” in “Copy Video”, then

press [OK].

3 Set “Copy Mode”.

1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press

[1] (right).

2 Press [OK], then select the recording

mode (XP/SP/LP/EP).

3Press [2].

4 Set “Copy Time”.

1 Select “Copy Time”, then press

[1] (right).

2 Select “Time Setting”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “On” or “Off”.

On:

Set the copying time.

• Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to include the operation time before play begins.

Off:

Copying all the content on the disc.

4Press [2].

5 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. 6 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• When the Top Menu is displayed: Select the title you want to start copying, then press [OK].

After the last title on the disc has finished playing the Top Menu is recorded until the set time is reached.

• Operations and on-screen displays during copy are also recorded.

Copying Title Playing

[HDD] > [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]

1 Play back the title to copy.

• Multiple audio, subtitle and Teletext displayed during playback will be copied.

- Select the multiple audio with “Multi

Audio” in the Basic Operation menu (> 64)

- Select the subtitles with “Subtitle

Language” in the Basic Operation menu. (> 64)

2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select “Copy Title Playing”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

Copying will start from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

• You can record to or play HDD while high speed copying. Press [OK] to exit the screen display.

• Press [STATUS ] to confirm the current progress.

• Speed and recording mode when copying

The high speed copy is performed if available. Refer to “Notes for copying”. (> 51)

• [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] When copying the titles

in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM modes, copy will be performed at normal speed in FR mode.

• When copying the titles in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR modes

and the copy destination does not have enough space, copy will be performed at normal speed in FR mode.

To stop copying

Press [STOP ∫].

• If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.

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Copying video

e.g.,

USB

Parent Folder

Videos \ Video \

Folder 01

Folder 02

video01.mpeg

video02.mpeg

video03.mpeg

video04.mpeg

Page 0001/0003

Select CopyParent Folder

Play

RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Play

00.00.0000 00:00

Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in High Definition

You can copy HD Video (AVCHD) recorded on HDD to a DVD-R in High Definition quality.

[HDD] > [DVD-R]

1 Insert an unformatted DVD-R or DVD-R DL.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc”, then

press [OK].

3 Go to step 4 on page 49, “Copying titles with

copying list”.

To copy HD Video (AVCHD) from other equipment

Refer to “Copying the HD Video (AVCHD)”. (> 60)

• When a disc is named, formatting will be automatically performed. Therefore, do not name a disc before this operation. (> 77, Disc Name)

• Discs will be automatically finalised after copy.

• The following HD Videos (AVCHD) cannot be copied to the disc in high definition.

- Exceeding 18 Mbps

- 1080/50p or 1080/60p

- Without the AVCHD information (video recorded with

certain non-Panasonic equipment, etc.)

• 3D video may not be copied correctly.

Copying video files

[USB] > [HDD]

1 On the video list screen:

Select the file or folder.

• Multiple selection (> 46)

2 Press the blue button. 3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

• While copying, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.

• All files in the folder will be copied.

• The names of folders/files cannot be changed after they are copied to the HDD. We recommend that you create a folder with an easily identifiable name on a PC or other device first and use the folder to perform copying.

• Up to 1000 files can be copied at once.

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Photo and Music

§2

§1

HDD

Page

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

03.01.2012

29.10.2012

25.02.2013

15.03.2013

0002/0002

Copy

OK RETURN

Photo Menu

All

Page Up

Page Down

e.g., [HDD]

Ta b

Playing photos

§1

“For data files (> 9)” only (JPEG, MPO)

§2

[RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] only

1 [HDD]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Photo” in “Contents on HDD”,

then press [OK].

Except [HDD] 1 Insert or connect the media.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “View Photos”, then press

[OK].

2 Select the folder, then press [OK].

3 Select the photo, then press [OK].

•Press [2, 1] to display the previous or

next photo.

Photo Menu screen

Photos imported to the HDD (> 57) are managed using folders. Folders and photos can be edited by pressing [OPTION]. (> 56)

• To select the tab

Press [2, 1].

• To start Slideshow

Refer to “Slideshow settings”. (> 55)

• [HDD] To display or exit the Calendar screen

Press [PAUSE ;].

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Screen icons

(Tab)

3D photos (MPO)

• Select from this tab to play back in 3D.

Photo protected

New photo which is not viewed

Photo and Music

Slideshow

RETURN

Start Slideshow

Interval

Transition Effect

Repeat Play

Normal

Fade

Music Selection

No background music

Background Music

No List

Random BGM

Off

Photo play option

1 While displaying a photo:

Press [OPTION].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Graphic Display Level

You can change the 3D position of the screen display, etc., during the 3D photo playback.

Photo Menu

• Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

• Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT

• The information of the rotated photos will not be stored depending on the media.

• This function is not available during the 3D photo playback.

• Information

Information (shooting date etc.) is shown.

• Wallpaper

A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen. (> 22)

Slideshow settings

1 On the Photo Menu screen:

Press the green button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

Interval

You can set up the time until the next photo is to display.

Transition Effect

Effect for the next photo to display can be set.

Repeat Play

You can set up to play back repeatedly.

Music Selection

You can select background music on (either from HDD or USB) or off.

Background Music

You can select background music from HDD or USB (Folder).

Random BGM

You can play back the BGM (Background Music) in random order.

This function is not available during the 3D photo playback.

To pause the Slideshow

Press [PAUSE ;].

• Press [PAUSE ;] again to restart.

To stop the Slideshow

Press [RETURN ].

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Photo and Music

Editing photos

[RAM] only

1 On the Photo Menu screen:

To edit the folder:

Select the folder.

To edit the photo:

1 Select the folder, then press [OK].

2 Select the photo to edit.

• To select multiple folders or photos

Press the yellow button when selecting the folder or photo.

A check mark

step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

is displayed. Repeat this

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Enter Folder Name

Refer to “Entering text”. (> 79)

Combine Folders

[HDD]

Delete Folder

Move Photos

[HDD]

Select “Move to new folder” or “Move to another folder”, then press [OK].

• If “Move to another folder” is selected, set a destination folder.

Delete Photos

2 Press [OPTION].

• Selectable items will change depending on the media and the type of file.

Set up Protection

[RAM]

appears.

• Even if the protection is set, the photo may be deleted by another unit.

Cancel Protection

[RAM]

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Copying photos

§2§1

Yes No

Start copying ?

Copy New Photos

RETURN

HDD

USB

§1

“For data files (> 9)” only (JPEG, MPO)

§2

[RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] only

• The name of the copied photos will be changed.

Selecting and copying the photos

[HDD] > [RAM]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] > [HDD]

[USB_HDD] [USB] > [ HDD] [RAM]

1 On the Photo Menu screen:

To copy the folder:

Select the folder, then press the blue button.

Photo and Music

Copying automatically

[USB_HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB]

Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD.

> [HDD]

1 Insert the media.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “Copy New Photos”, then press [OK].

e.g., [USB]

To copy the photo: 1 Select the folder, then press [OK]. 2 Select the photos to copy, then press the

blue button.

• To select multiple folders or photos

Press the yellow button when selecting the folder or photo.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this

step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

If the copy destination selection screen is displayed:

Select the copying destination, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying starts.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying starts.

4 Once the copy is completed, select “Yes” or

“No”, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

• Photos without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date.

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Photo and Music

§1

§2

e.g.,

Playing music

Screen icons

§1

“For data files (> 9)” only

§2

[DVD-R] [+R] only

Playing music CD (CD-DA)

[CD] (CD-DA)

Insert the disc. Playback will automatically start.

Music Menu

No.

01 02 03 04 05

Track List

Track Name Play Time

Track 1

To play other music (track)

Select the item, then press [OK].

Playing music file on the media

[USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB]

1 Insert or connect the media.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “Play / Copy Music”, then press [OK].

The music list screen appears.

USB

Music \ Music \

Parent Folder

Folder 01

Folder 02

music01.mp3

music02.mp3

music03.mp3

music04.mp3

Play RETURN

Parent Folder

Page 0001/0003

Select Copy

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

• Repeat this step if necessary. Playback will start.

• The track/artist/album name will be displayed if the information is contained in music file.

• If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a music file, play may not be possible.

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Folder

Music

Move to the parent folder

Playing music file on the HDD

[HDD]

3.43

0.02

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Music” in “Contents on HDD”, then

press [OK]. The music list screen appears.

3 Go to step 3 (> left), “Playing music file on

the media”.

Operations during music play

Stop

Press [STOP ∫].

Pause

Press [PAUSE ;].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Skip

Page Up

Page Down

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].

Repeat Play/Random

Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in Basic Operation menu (> 64).

Sound Effects

Refer to “Sound Effects” in Sound Settings menu (> 65).

To play music continuously even if the Power off link works

Refer to “Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV”. (> 63)

Copying/Deleting music

e.g.,

§1

“For data files (> 9)” only

§2

[DVD-R] [+R] only

Copying

[USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD]

1 On the music list screen:

Select the file or folder.

USB

Music \ Music \

Parent Folder

Folder 01

Folder 02

music01.mp3

music02.mp3

music03.mp3

music04.mp3

Play RETURN

Parent Folder

2 Press the blue button. 3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

Multiple selection

Select the file or folder, then press the yellow button.

A check mark

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

is displayed. Repeat this step.

§2

Page 0001/0003

Select Copy

Page Up

Page Down

Photo and Music

Deleting

[HDD]

1 On the music list screen:

Select the file or folder.

• Multiple selection (> left)

2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• All files in the folder will be deleted.

• While copying, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.

• All files in the folder will be copied.

• Up to 1000 files can be copied at once.

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With Other Equipment

video camera, etc.

Copying the HD Video (AVCHD)

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

Screen icons

“For data files (> 9)” only

e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera

USB connection cable

(optional)

1 Connect the video camera or insert the

media.

• Make the video camera ready for data transfer.

The menu screen appears. (> 37)

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then press

[OK].

3 Select the title, then press the yellow button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this

step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.)

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit.

• Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected.

4 Press [OK]. 5 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

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With Other Equipment

This unit

e.g.,

USB HDD

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

Connecting the USB HDD

“For recorded titles (> 9)” only

If you intend to move recorded titles to a USB HDD, the USB HDD must be registered to this unit first.

Limitation information

• A USB HDD with a capacity of less than 160 GB cannot be used.

• Registering of a USB HDD will format the USB HDD and all the content already recorded will be deleted.

• Up to eight USB HDDs can be registered on this unit. If you have already registered eight USB HDDs, it will be necessary to delete one or more of them before registering a new USB HDD.

• Registered USB HDDs cannot be used with devices other than this unit.

Regarding the external HDD (USB HDD)

Connect this unit with optional USB HDD.

• Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub.

• For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the USB HDD.

Please use a confirmed USB HDD.

For the latest information on confirmed USB HDDs, please check the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

• Certain non-confirmed USB HDDs cannot be used with this unit.

• If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please contact the manufacturer of the device.

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With Other Equipment

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

Disconnecting the USB HDD Registering the USB HDD

Disconnecting without following this procedure may result in the loss of recorded content from the USB HDD or the internal HDD.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /

Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].

3 Select “USB HDD Disconnection”, then

press [OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 4.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /

Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].

3 Select “USB HDD Registration”, then press

[OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

5 Disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.

5 When the registering is complete, message

screen appears. Press [OK].

6 The confirmation screen appears.

Press [OK].

To cancel all USB HDD registrations (> 71)

• It is not possible to play back the content on the USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled.

• You can check the registration number of the USB HDD on the Video Menu. (> 34)

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VIERA Link functions

Convenient functions

What is VIERA Link?

VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment.

Automatic input switching/ Power on link

When the following operations are performed, the input channel of the TV will be automatically switched and the screen of this unit will be displayed. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on.

- When play starts on this unit

- When an action that uses Video Menu etc, is performed

Power off link

When you set the TV to standby mode, this unit is also automatically set to standby mode.

• Power off link function does not work when recording, copying etc.

Convenient functions

Easy control only with Panasonic TV’s remote control

You can operate this unit using the TV remote control.

Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use.

• VIERA Link, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

• These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

• Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV

The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit on and to play music continuously. When the unit is directly connected to an amplifier/receiver. 1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].

• Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to the TV is turned off.

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Convenient functions

Item

Setting

e.g.,

Playback menu

A variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback

Menu” or select “Playback Settings”, then press [OK].

Basic Operation

Multi Audio Audio1 (Dolby D)

Audio Channel LR

Subtitle Settings On

Subtitle Language eng (MPEG)

Repeat Play Off

Aspect Normal

3 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 4 Select the item, then press [OK]. 5 Change the setting.

To clear the Playback menu

Press [RETURN ] until the Playback menu disappears.

Language

ENG English JPN Japanese ARA Arabic

FRA French CHI Chinese HIN Hindi

DEU German KOR Korean PER Persian

ITA Italian MAL Malay IND Indonesian

ESP Spanish VIE Vietnamese MRI Maori

NLD Dutch THA Thai BUL Bulgarian

SVE Swedish POL Polish RUM Romanian

NOR Norwegian CES Czech GRE Greek

DAN Danish SLK Slovak TUR Turkish POR Portuguese HUN Hungarian ¢ Others

RUS Russian FIN Finnish

Basic Operation

Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

Multi Audio

Switch in the case of multiple audio.

Audio Channel

Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.

Subtitle Settings

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language depending on the media.

Subtitle Settings Subtitle Position Subtitle Luminance

Subtitle Language

Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages.

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

Repeat Play

Select the item which you want to repeat.

Random

Select whether to play random or not.

Video

The original video recording method (MPEG-4 AVC etc.) appears.

Aspect (> 79)

With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus on the disc.

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Convenient functions

Picture Settings

Sharpness Adjustment

Adjusts the sharpness of images. The greater the value is, the sharper images will be.

Noise Reduction

Reduces unnecessary noise in videos. The greater the value is, the less noise will appear.

Luminance/Colour Adjustment

Adjusts the contrast, brightness, white gamma, black gamma, colour saturation and hue.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played.

•Auto

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

•Video

Select this setting when the content is distorted if “Auto” is selected.

•Film

Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted, then select “Auto”.

Reset to Default Picture Settings

Restores the default settings of the Picture Settings menu.

Sound Settings

Sound Effects

• This function is effective when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. (> 72)

Night Surround

Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night.

Re-master 1-2

Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track.

Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Sound Effects

3D Settings (> 41)

Signal Format Graphic Display Level

• The menu is not displayed when playing photos.

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Convenient functions

Basic Settings

RETURN

DVB Tuning HDD / Disc / USB HDD Picture Sound Display Connection Others

Basic Settings

You can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection etc. in the menu.

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then make the setting.

• Follow the instructions on the screen if further operations are necessary.

• Depending on the connection or the status of this unit some items cannot be selected or changed.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

[EX97C] DVB Tuning

Favourites Edit

You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

After editing as follows, save the Favourites.

Press [RETURN ], then press [OK].

• To select the other Favourites list: Press the green button.

• To add channels to the Favourites list: Select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” column, then press [OK]. Repeat this step.

• Red: Change the sorting mode.

• Yellow: Add continuous block of channels to

the list at once.

•Press [3, 4] to make the block, then press

[OK].

• Blue: Select the Category.

• To change the order of the channels list: 1 Select the channel in the “Favourites”

column to move, then press the green button.

2 Select the new position, then press the

green button.

• To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, then press [OK].

• Yellow: Delete all channels.

• To change the name of the Favourites list: 1 Press the red button in the “Favourites”

column.

2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character,

then press [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters.

• Red: Delete a character.

• Blue: Delete all characters.

3Press [RETURN ].

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Convenient functions

Auto Setup

You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 20) 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If the country selection screen appears: Select the country, then press [OK].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following settings.

[DVB-C]

1 Select “Digital Cable (DVB-C) Channels”,

then press [OK].

2 Select “Preset Channel Number” or

“Operator’s Channel Number ( LCN )”, then press [OK].

3 Select the items and change the items.

(For details, consult the cable provider.)

Search Mode

• All Channels

• Free Channels

Scan Mode

• Quick: Scans the suitable frequency for the selected country.

•Full: Scans the whole frequency range.

Frequency/Symbol Rate/Network ID

Normally set to “Auto”. If “Auto” is not displayed or if necessary, enter the value specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

4 Select “Start scan”, then press [OK].

Auto Setup starts.

[DVB-T]

Select “Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) Channels”, then press [OK].

Auto Setup starts.

• The timer recording programmes are cancelled.

• If the channel you are looking for is not found, select “Full” for “Scan Mode”. (> above)

[DVB-C] Settings for DVB-C Channels [DVB-T] Settings for DVB-T Channels

Channel List

You can edit the channel list.

• To hide/reveal channels 1 Select the channel. 2 Press [OK].

The check mark is removed/displayed.

• Red: Change the sorting mode.

• Yellow: Reveal all channels.

• Blue: Change the Category.

• To move the channel number assignment 1 Select the channel to move, then press

the green button.

2 Enter the channel number to reassign

with the number buttons.

3 Press [OK].

Manual Tuning

You can add new channels manually.

[DVB-C]

1 Adjust the frequency, symbol rate and

service ID. (For details, consult the cable provider.)

• Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays.

2 Select “Start scan”, then press [OK].

• The set channel is displayed in the table.

[DVB-T]

1 Press [3, 4] to select the frequency.

• Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays.

2 Press [OK] to start scan.

• The set channel is displayed in the table.

[DVB-C]

• This function is not available during an Operator profile update. (> 24)

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Convenient functions

Basic Settings

Update Channel List

You can update the channel list to the latest one.

[DVB-C]

• This function is not available during an Operator profile update. (> 24)

Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals.

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

[DVB-C]

• When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the CATV signal. (For details, consult your dealer or the cable provider.)

• When the signal is weak, check that the current broadcast channel is correctly broadcasting.

[DVB-T]

• The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.

• When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal amplification at your aerial. (For details, consult your dealer.)

New Channel Message

Set whether to obtain the information automatically when a new DVB channel is added.

Child Lock

You can restrict the viewing/playback/recording of channels unsuitable to children.

• PIN is required to change. (> 23)

Child Lock List

1 Select the channel to lock. 2 Press [OK].

is displayed.

• Press [OK] again to cancel.

• Green: Lock all channels.

• Yellow: Unlock all channels.

Parental Rating

Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and playback.

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Preferred Language

Select the language for multi broadcast. If the selected language is not available, the original language will be selected.

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Convenient functions

[EX97S] DVB Tuning

Favourites Edit (> 66)

Channel List (> 67)

Auto Setup

You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 21) 1 Select the Auto Setup method, then press

[OK].

• Search by selected satellite Transponders for the already found satellite

are searched for channels.

• Search all satellites All satellites and transponders are searched for channels.

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• The timer recording programmes are cancelled.

Manual Tuning

You can add new channels manually. 1 Select the items and change the items.

• Change the items by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays.

2 Select “Start scan”, press [OK] to start scan.

• The set channel is displayed in the table.

• This function is not available during an Operator profile update. (> 24)

Update Channel List

You can update the channel list to the latest one. 1 Select the method and settings.

Search Mode

• Free Channels

• All Channels

Scan Mode

•Quick Scans the suitable frequency for the selected satellite.

•Full Scans the whole frequency range.

2 Press [OK].

The unit starts searching for newly available satellite digital channels.

• This function is not available during an Operator profile update. (> 24)

• If the channel you are looking for is not found, select “Full” for “Scan Mode”. (> above)

Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals.

•Press [2, 1] to select the LNB.

•Press [CHWX] to select the channel.

• The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.

• When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal amplification at your aerial.

• When the signal is weak:

- adjust the position and direction of the dish.

- check that the current digital broadcast channel is

correctly broadcasting.

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Convenient functions

Basic Settings

Antenna System

You can receive several satellites if you have DiSEqC control antenna system or single cable router.

1 Select “Antenna System”. 2Press [2, 1] to select antenna system.

•One LNB Compatible with Single LNB.

• MiniDiSEqC Up to 2 LNBs can be controlled.

•DiSEqC1.0 Up to 4 LNBs can be controlled.

• Single Cable Compatible with single cable router.

LNB Configuration

You can set LNB setting and User Band when necessary.

• If you do not know the connected satellite, select “No Satellite” in “Satellite”. (Available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup.)

• If you select “User defined” in “Satellite”, set “Test Transponder Frequency” manually.

Preferred Language (> 68)

HDD / Disc / USB HDD

Settings for Playback

Soundtrack

Select the audio language.

• Enter a code with the number buttons when

you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 84, Language code list)

Subtitles

Select the language for subtitle.

• Enter a code with the number buttons when

you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 84, Language code list)

Select the language for disc menus.

• Enter a code with the number buttons when

you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 84, Language code list)

DVD-Video Parental Control

Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.

• PIN is required to change. (> 23)

Subtitle Text

Select the language for Xvid and MKV subtitles text.

• This item is displayed only after playing back a Xvid or MKV file with subtitle text.

Settings for Recording

Timer Record Start Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV Guide time.

Timer Record Stop Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV Guide time.

REWIND LIVE TV

Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.

• When “Automatic Standby” is set to “Off” (> 74), “On” cannot be selected.

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Convenient functions

PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording

If your CAM requires a PIN for timer recording, it can be entered here in advance.

Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode.

• “HG”, “HX”, “HE”, “HL” or “HM” mode: If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio.

• “XP”, “SP”, “LP” or “FR (recordings less than 5 hours)” mode:

If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio at the time when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.).

• “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode: If “Automatic” is selected, aspect is fixed to 4:3.

• In the following cases, aspect is fixed to 4:3.

- When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.

Chapter Creation

Set the Chapter Creation method.

• Even if “Automatic” is selected, depending on the programme to be recorded, the chapter may not be created correctly.

Disc Speed for High Speed Copy

Select the speed of high-speed copying.

HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

Delete all music

Delete all Music on the built-in HDD.

Format HDD

Formatting deletes all contents on the built-in HDD, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Settings for USB HDD

USB HDD Registration

USB HDD Disconnection

This function puts the USB HDD in a state in which it can be safely disconnected. (> 62)

USB HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

Delete all titles

Delete all titles on the USB HDD.

• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Format USB HDD

Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations

This function cancels the registrations of all the USB HDDs registered on this unit. Only do this if you are going to dispose of this unit.

Delete all titles

Delete all recorded programmes and AVCHD on the built-in HDD.

• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Delete all videos ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV )

Delete all videos (MP4/Xvid/MKV) on the built-in HDD.

Delete all photos

Delete all photos on the built-in HDD.

• Before operation, perform “USB HDD Disconnection” (> above) and remove the USB HDD.

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Convenient functions

Basic Settings

Picture

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

•Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser.)

•Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be

seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression

To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at night).

• This does not work depending on broadcasts and recorded titles.

Downmix

Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channels sound.

• Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual surround function.

• There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV OUT terminal.

• The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases.

- AVCHD playback

Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or “M2”) when:

- File Conversion (> 44)

- Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW.

Digital Audio Output

Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus DTS

MPEG

Select the audio signal to output.

• Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode the respective audio format.

• Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

System Volume Adjustment

If the volume of a programme being watched through this unit is different than the volume of a programme being watched directly on the TV, changing this setting may reduce the gap. (This function works only while you are watching a programme or playing back a programme recorded in DR mode with this unit.)

Audio Delay

Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output.

Display

Language

Select the language for on-screen menus.

On-Screen Information

Select the time until the channel information screen (> 23) disappears automatically.

Front Panel Display

Changes the brightness of the front panel display.

• If “Automatic” is selected, the display turns dark during play and disappears when the unit is in standby mode. While using this mode, the standby power consumption can be reduced.

• When “Quick Start” is set to “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start” (> 74), this function is fixed to “Automatic”.

Screen Saver

This is to prevent image retention on the screen.

Teletext

Select the Teletext (> 24) display mode.

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Convenient functions

Connection

3D Settings

3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting.

• Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when “Side by side” is selected.

3D AVCHD Output

If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and cannot be played back correctly, you may be able to play it by changing the setting.

3D Playback Message

Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen.

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of TV connected.

• Pan & Scan: Side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture.

The pictures may be shown in the letterbox style depending on the content.

• Letterbox: Black bands appear for 16:9 picture.

Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 TV.

•4:3: Picture output expands left or right.

• 16:9: Picture is output as original aspect with side

panels.

HDMI Connection

HDMI Video Format

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment.

• If “Automatic” is selected, the output resolution best suited to the connected TV (1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is automatically selected.

Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected.

Contents Type Flag

If “Automatic” is selected, the optimal method of playback depending on the TV (e.g. cinema) will automatically be selected (only when the TV supports Contents Type Flag).

VIERA Link

Select “Off” when you do not want to use VIERA Link.

Common Interface

Access to software contained on CI module. (> 14)

• Select “Slot :” and press [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons.

• For more information about TV service, please contact your service provider.

• Depending on the card, in some cases its use together with this unit may be limited or not possible.

TV System

Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV.

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Convenient functions

Basic Settings

Others

Standby Settings

Quick Start

•On: It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.

•Off: Power consumption in standby mode is minimised. (> 87) However, startup time from standby mode

will be longer.

• Timer Setting for Quick Start: “Quick Start” is activated when the set time comes.

• If “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start” is selected, the setting for “Front Panel Display” in “Display” is fixed to “Automatic”. (

Automatic Standby

Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically.

When the unit is not operating, the unit will be turned to standby mode once the set time has passed.

• When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “On” (> 70), “Off” cannot be selected.

Automatic Standby after OTR

•On: This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes

after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time” (> 27).

72)

Automatic Standby after Copy

•On: This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy (> 48, Copying from

media other than HDD with Video Menu, Copying titles with copying list).

[EX97C] [DVB-C] RF OUT ( CATV Signal ) [DVB-T] RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )

Set whether to output the broadcasting signal from RF OUT or not while in standby mode (When “Quick Start” is not activated).

• If “On” is selected, the broadcasting signal is output from this unit.

Remote Control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together.

• Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the

number button ([1] to [6]) for more than

5 seconds. 3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds. 4 Press [OK].

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Convenient functions

Remember the PIN.

PIN Entry

0 0 0 0

Clock

If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.

• Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date

information from digital broadcasts.

• Time Zone When the time is not correct, set “Time Zone”. (GMT ` 6 to r 6)

• Manual Setting 1 Select “Off” of “Automatic”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the item you want to change. 3 Change the setting. 4 Press [OK] when you have finished the

settings.

• When the clock is set manually, you cannot perform

playing/recording/PAUSE LIVE TV/REWIND LIVE TV of the programmes that are copy protected (Retention limit). (> 15)

PIN Entry

You can set/change the PIN for parental control.

1 Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

e.g.,

System Update

Software Update in Standby

When you set this unit to standby mode, software (firmware) updates (> 76) are downloaded automatically at the time you have specified.

Software Update Now ( Broadcast )

Refer to “Software (Firmware) Update”. (> 76)

Software Licence

Information about the software licence is displayed.

System Information

Display Software (firmware) version of this unit.

Initialize

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for some settings return to the factory preset.

• The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, disc language settings, rating PIN, remote control code, etc. return to the factory presets.

3 Press [OK].

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Convenient functions

New software version has been found. The software will be updated automatically after this unit is switched to standby. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.

Software (Firmware) Update

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Don’t remove the AC mains lead during the update. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit.

Update software (firmware) of this unit

Software of this unit can be updated automatically by the following methods at the specified time.

• [EX97S] From broadcasts

(Default setting is 3 a.m. > 75, Software Update in Standby)

If a software (firmware) update is available, a notification is displayed.

Update of the software (firmware) will start when the unit is turned to standby mode.

• Use a USB device

You can download the latest firmware from the following website and store it to a USB device to update the firmware. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

[EX97S]

To update the software (firmware) immediately

CI Plus compatible CAM software (firmware) update

Software (firmware) of CAM (compatible CI Plus) can be updated automatically from broadcasts. Availability of software (firmware) update is detected while viewing the programmes that are compatible with CI Plus.

1 When notification is displayed on the screen,

select “Yes” and press [OK].

• If for some reason the notification is not displayed, or if cancelled, the notification is instead displayed on the channel information (> 23).

e.g.,

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Now

Dolby D

CAM Upgrade Info

10:30

All DVB Channels

Change category

To execute CAM software upgrade, press the red button.

2 Follow the instructions on the screen.

• Operations such as view, playback, or record cannot be performed while upgrading the CAM. Any buttons on the remote control or the unit cannot be used while upgrading the CAM.

• If the timer recording is started, CAM software upgrade is cancelled to start recording.

• For details, refer to your CAM’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

Use the “Software Update Now ( Broadcast )” function. (> 75)

• The timer recording always takes preference over the software (firmware) download; if the timer recording is scheduled to start, the downloading will be performed at the next opportunity.

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Other operations

Disc Name

Delete all titles

Disc Protection

Convenient functions

Media management

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Media”, then press [OK].

3 Select the media, then press [OK].

4 Select the item, then press [OK].

• Selectable items will change depending on the selected item and inserted media.

Disc Name

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]

This function is to name a disc. Refer to “Entering text”. (> 79)

• The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] With a finalised disc, the name is displayed on the Top Menu.

• [+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other equipment after creating Top Menu.

• Do not perform this operation before copying HD Video (AVCHD) to DVD-R or DVD-R DL. (> 53)

Disc Protection

[RAM]

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

e.g.,

Delete all titles

[RAM]

1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

• Photo data (JPEG/MPO) or computer data cannot be deleted.

Format Disc

[RAM] [DVD-RW] [+RW] [+R] (New disc only)

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

3 Press [OK].

[RAM] To stop formatting

Press [RETURN ].

• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.

• Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting. This can cause the disc unusable.

• The contents are deleted when you format a disc even if you have set protection.

• [RAM] Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.

• When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

• It will become DVD Video format when a DVD-RW recorded in DVD Video Recording format is formatted with this unit.

• To release the protection Repeat the same steps.

• The screen icon will be switched to “Off”.

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Convenient functions

Other operations

Top Menu

[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You can select the background for DVD-Video

Top Menu.

Select the background, then press [OK].

Auto-Play Select

[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You can select whether to show the Top Menu after finalising or creating Top Menu. Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press [OK].

Top Menu:

The Top Menu appears first.

Title 1:

The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu.

Finalise

[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] (You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit.)

1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

3 Press [OK].

After finalising

• [DVD-R] [+R] The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.

• [DVD-RW] You can record and edit the disc after formatting.

• Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This can cause the disc unusable.

• You cannot cancel finalising.

• Finalising takes up to 15 minutes (Up to 60 minutes in case of DVD-R DL and +R DL).

• Depending on the disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times longer).

• You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.

• Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

Create Top Menu

[+RW]

You can create Top Menu for displaying on other equipment.

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” before creating Top Menu.

1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

3 Press [OK].

• You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

• The created menu is deleted when you record or edit the disc.

HOLD function

The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the front panel display.

To cancel the HOLD function

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

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Convenient functions

RETURN



Delete

;

‘

s d f g h j k l .

“

Symbols

Alphanumeric



Shift

Enter Title Name



Finish

Other Characters

Name field: shows the text you have

entered

e.g.,

Entering text

Preparation

• Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc.

1 Select a character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

• Green: Enter Alphanumeric characters

• Red: Enter Symbols

• Yellow: Enter Other Characters, such as umlaut mark or accent grave

•[PAUSE;]: Delete a character

•[PLAY/a1.3 1]: Shift the alphabetic characters on the screen to upper case/lower case

2 Press [STOP ∫] (Finish).

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the previous screen and so on.

To end partway

Press [RETURN ]. (Text is not added.)

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen

When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback

Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Aspect” in “Basic Operation”, then

press [OK].

4 Select the item, then press [OK].

Normal:

Normal output

Side cut:

The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

Zoom:

The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

• This function does not work on 3D contents.

• The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following situations:

- when you change the channel

- when you start or end the playback of a title

- when you switch the unit on or to standby mode.

• [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not have any effect.

• When “TV Aspect” (> 73) is set to “Pan & Scan” or “Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled.

• The maximum number of characters depends on the media.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. (> 76)

The followings do not indicate a problem with this unit:

• Regular disc rotating sounds or HDD rotating sounds.

• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

• When you switch the unit on or to standby mode, there may be an unexpected sound.

General operation

The unit does not work.

• Check the connections. (> 16, 17)

• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit

to standby.

• If the unit does not switch to standby, press

[Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If

the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

Cannot eject a disc.

1 When the unit is Off, press and hold [OK], the

yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

• “00 RET” is displayed on the front panel display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “06 FTO” is

displayed on the front panel display.

3 Press [OK].

The remote control does not work.

• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time

Front panel display

Startup is slow.

• Startup takes time in the following situations:

- A disc is inserted.

- The clock is not set.

- Immediately after a power failure or the AC

mains lead is connected.

- When the “Quick Start” is not activated. (> 74)

for more than 5 seconds. (> 74)

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Troubleshooting

Displays

“0:00” is flashing on the front panel display.

• Set the clock. (> 75)

The clock does not display on the unit when switched to standby.

• The clock does not display when “Front Panel Display” is set to “Automatic”. (> 72)

TV screen and video

Screen size is wrong.

• Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. (> 73)

• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.

• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on this unit. (> 79)

• Check “Aspect for Recording” before recording or file conversion. (> 71)

[EX97C]

TV reception is not displayed.

• Broadcast signals are not output from this unit’s RF OUT terminal. Select “On” in “RF OUT ( CATV Signal )” or “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )”. (> 74)

The black screen appears on the TV.

• This phenomenon may occur, depending on the TV setting, when “Quick Start” is activated. Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be prevented by reconnecting to a different HDMI input terminal.

The screen changes automatically.

• If “Screen Saver” is set to “On”, the screen saver function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 minutes or more. (> 72)

There is a lot of image lag when playing video.

• Set to “0” all items in the “Noise Reduction”. (> 65)

• Set “Audio Delay”. (> 72)

The images do not appear on the TV. The picture is distorted during play, or video

is not played correctly.

• Check the connections. (> 16, 17)

• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.

• An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI Video Format”. (> 73) Reset the setting as follows: 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the

yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

• “00 RET” is displayed on the front panel display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “04 PRG”

is displayed on the front panel display.

3 Press and hold [OK] for at least 3 seconds.

Set the item again.

• The unit’s TV System is different from that of the disc. Change the TV System. (> 73, TV System)

• The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.

• Set “Deep Colour Output” (> 73) or “Contents Type Flag” (> 73) to “Off”.

3D video is not output correctly.

• 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings:

- “3D Type” of “3D Settings” (> 73)

- “Signal Format” (> 41, 3D settings during

playback)

• Check the settings of the connected TV.

• When a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver is connected between this unit and a TV, 3D video is not output. (> 18)

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Sound

No sound. Distorted sound.

• Check the connections. (> 16, 17)

• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.

• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. (> 23, 40)

Cannot change audio channel.

• You cannot change the audio channel if “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream” (> 72)

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record. Cannot copy.

• Some broadcasts are copyright protected.

• You cannot record to the disc by pressing the [REC ¥] or timer recording.

• The disc is protected. (> 77)

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Since it will copy to HDD temporarily, copying is not possible if there is insufficient available capacity on the HDD.

• This unit cannot record/copy NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.

Auto Renewal Recording does not work properly.

• The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases:

- the programme is protected

- any programme is being played back or copied

- a screen such as Video Menu is displayed Instead, the programme will be saved as a

separate programme and that will be overwritten.

An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating disc.

• If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal ( Silent )” in “Disc Speed for High Speed Copy”. (> 71)

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up.

• [DVD-R] [+R] If you record or edit many times, the remaining capacity is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled.

• Available disc space display may be different from actual.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes.

Timer recording does not work properly.

• When is displayed on the screen. (> 33)

• If your CAM requires a PIN for timer recording, you need to enter PIN in advance. (> 71, PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording)

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Troubleshooting

Play

Cannot play back.

• The disc is dirty. (> 10)

• The disc is scratched or marked.

• The disc may not be able to play back if it was not finalised or a Top Menu was not created on the equipment used for recording.

• Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 35)

Audio and video momentarily pause.

• DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two writable layers on one side. Video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

You have forgotten your rating PIN.

• The rating level returns to the factory preset. 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the

yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

• “00 RET” is displayed on the front panel display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “03 VL” is

displayed on the front panel display.

3 Press [OK].

• “INIT” is displayed on the front panel display.

Image for the Quick View is not smooth.

• Image may not be played back smoothly in case of high definition titles.

Cannot play the disc on other players.

• Refer to “Play on other players”. (> 10)

Edit

Cannot edit.

• You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. (> 42)

Photo

Photos do not play back normally.

• The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back. (> 8)

USB

This unit does not recognize the USB device correctly.

• If inserted during playback the USB device may not be recognized by this unit. Disconnect and reconnect the USB device. If it still does not recognize the connection, switch the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.

• USB devices connected using a USB extension cable other than a dedicated one or a USB hub may not be recognized by this unit.

TV Guide

The TV Guide information is not displayed properly.

• Set the clock correctly. (> 75, Clock)

• There was a programme change, or TV Guide information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted.

• If signal quality is bad, the TV Guide system may not be able to receive any data.

• It may take time until the TV Guide screen is displayed correctly. Wait for about a day.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Broadcast

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels.

• Adjust the reception with “Manual Tuning”. (> 67, 69)

The channel which was once selectable cannot be selected.

• Reveal the channel on the channel list. (> 67, 69)

Digital broadcasts cannot be received.

• To receive an encrypted broadcast, a CI module valid for the broadcast is required.

[EX97S]

• The dish may not be pointing in the direction of the satellite. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

[EX97C]

Major channels and favourite channels are not displayed on the top part of the channel list.

• [DVB-C] To change channel allocation, restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection. (> 67)

• You can change channel number assignment. (> 67)

[EX97C] [DVB-T] [EX97S]

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels.

• Electrical atmospheric interference caused by bad weather may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

Reset

To return all the settings to the factory preset

Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default Settings”. (> 75)

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Poli sh: 8 07 6 Portuguese: 808 4 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yo r u b a : 8 9 7 9 Zulu: 9085

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Troubleshooting

Messages on the front panel display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected.

CAM-UP

CAM is being updated. (> 76)

CONV

Selected titles in the USB HDD are being converted. Do not disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.

DVD 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (> 80)

GUIDE

TV Guide data is being downloaded.

HARD ERR

If there is no change after switching the unit to standby mode and turning it on, consult the dealer.

NoERAS

You cannot delete items on this disc. The disc may be damaged.

NoREAD

• The disc is dirty. (> 10) The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

• The lens cleaner has finished cleaning. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

NoWRIT

You cannot write to this disc. The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

PLEASE WAIT

• Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode.

• There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

PROG FULL

There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. (> 33)

REMOVE

The USB device is drawing too much power. Remove the USB device.

START

Update of the software (firmware) is started. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 76)

SW-DL

Software (firmware) is downloading. Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer recording starts. (> 76)

UNSUPPORT

The media is not supported.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

UPD /

(“∑” stands for a number.)

The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 76)

U59

The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.

Install or place this unit with good ventilation.

U61

(When a disc is not inserted) A malfunction has occurred. The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation. Once the message disappears you can use the unit again. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer.

U76

HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.

U77

Due to the current disc not having authorised copyright information, video output is not performed.

U99

The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

XHOLD

The HOLD function is activated. (> 78)

H or F

(“∑” stands for a number.)

There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.)

Reset the unit as follows: 1 Disconnect the plug from the household mains

socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may

be fixed.) Request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

U88

(When a disc is inserted) There was something unusual detected with the disc or the unit. The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation. Once the message disappears you can use the unit again. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer.

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Specifications

Reference

Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General

Dimensions: 430 mm (W)

59 mm (H)

(including the projecting parts)

210 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 2.2 kg Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: [EX97C] Approx. 21 W

[EX97S] Approx. 30 W

“Quick Start” is not activated and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”

[EX97C] Approx. 0.2 W

“Quick Start” is not activated

[EX97S] Approx. 0.2 W

Operating temperature: 5 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH

(no condensation)

∫ TV system

[EX97C]

Tuner System: DVB-C/DVB-T Country: Germany, Austria, Switzerland Channel coverage: VHF: 5 - 12

UHF: 21 - 69

CATV:S1 - S20 (M1 - U10) 7 MHz Band

D051 - D073

D113 - D858

[EX97S]

Tuner System: DVB-S/DVB-S2 Antenna receive frequency:

950 MHz to 2150 MHz

Input impedance: Nominal 75 ≠ Demodulation: QPSK, 8PSK LNB input: F shape terminal female,

power supply 13 V/18 V max. 400 mA

DiSEqC: Version 1.0 or Tone burst A/B,

22 kHz 0.65 Vp-p

Reference

∫ HDMI terminal

HDMI out (19 pin type A): 1 pc.

∫ Internal HDD capacity

500 GB

∫ Other terminals

USB Port (Type A): USB2.0

1pc.

Common Interface slot: 1 pc.

∫ LASER specification

Class 1 LASER Product

Wave length: 661 nm (DVDs)

783 nm (CDs)

Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

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Reference

Specifications

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated.

∫ DR mode

Recording

HDD (500 GB)

Mode

DR (HD

75 hours

quality)

DR (SD

211 hours

quality)

• Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on the bit rate of broadcasting:

• High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit rate is 14 Mbps

• Standard Definition (SD) quality: estimated bit rate is 5 Mbps

• Regarding recording time remaining:

Remaining time in the DR mode is calculated with a bit rate of 14 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast, so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time.

∫ HG, HX, HE, HL, HM modes

Recording

HDD (500 GB)

Mode

HG 78 hours

HX 117 hours

HE 176 hours

HL 235 hours

HM 341 hours

∫ XP, SP, LP, EP modes

Recording

HDD (500 GB)

Mode

XP 107 hours

SP 215 hours

LP 430 hours

EP 860 hours

+R,

DVD-R

DL,

+R DL

(8.5 GB)

Recording Mode

DVD-RAM DVD-R,

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

+RW

(4.7 GB)

XP 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour

45 min.

SP 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours

35 min.

LP 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours

10 min.

EP 8 hours 16 hours 8 hours 14 hours

20 min.

• Regarding 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.

Audio information

The audio output differs depending on the setting on this unit. (> 72, Digital Audio Output)

• The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels when connected to amplifier/receiver compatible with the respective audio format.

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HDMI AV

OUT

The maximum possible number of Dolby®

Digital Audio Output

Bitstream

Output using

original audio

5.1ch PCM

sound is 2ch PCM.

PCM

Reference

Licenses

“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.

DiSEqCTM is a trademark of EUTELSAT.

The “CI Plus” Logo is a trademark of CI Plus LLP.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.

The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Basic Settings menu.

At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof. Contact Information: oss-cd-request@gg.jp.panasonic.com

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below. http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/

Vorbis, FLAC The software licenses are displayed when “Software Licence” in the Basic Settings menu is selected. (> 75)

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Reference

Index

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 79

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 40, 88

Auto Setup [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 67

Auto Setup [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 69

AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37, 53, 60

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

DVB Tuning [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

DVB Tuning [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

CAM (Conditional Access Module) . . . . 14, 76

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Channel List [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Channel List [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 39, 45, 71

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DVD-Video Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

CI Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 76

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Common Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 73

Connection [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connection [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 60

Delete

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 71

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 71

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 71, 77

Disc

Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Easy setting [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Easy setting [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Favourites [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Favourites [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Format

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

FUNCTION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

HDD

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Lens cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Manual Tuning [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Manual Tuning [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 75

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Protection

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 88

Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

TV operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 83, 84

REWIND LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 70

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Setting

Auto Setup [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 67

Auto Setup [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 69

Easy setting [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Easy setting [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Tuning

Channel List [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Channel List [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Manual Tuning [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Manual Tuning [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Signal condition [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Signal condition [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

TV Guide

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

USB HDD

Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations

Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 71

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 71

USB memories

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9

. . . . 71

Video

AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37

Playlist created on other equipment

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Xvid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 73

. . . . . . . . . 37

Xvid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

(Inside of product)

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

[EX97C] [EX97S]

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Panasonic Corporation

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

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