Panasonic DMR-EX98V Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX98V

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model for Germany unless otherwise indicated.

Region number supported by this unit

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

y The region number of this unit is “2”. y The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

Guide

Quick Start

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

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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

TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does not support analogue broadcasts.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) Declaration of Conformity (16th November

2007)

For Germany

No. 5141

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

No. 5145

Notice for DVB functions y Any function related to DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

y This unit has the capability for DVB

speciﬁ cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.

y This unit does not support MHP

(Multimedia Home Platform).

Basic

operations

EG EC

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:

Germany/Italy/Spain

(As of April 2008) y This service may not be available in some

areas in the above countries.

y There may be changes in the service areas. y This service is not available in Switzerland.

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Table of contents

Getting started

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Disc and card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Video Cassette Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Quick Start Guide

Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting a television and digital satellite receiver

or analogue decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Deﬁ nition Multimedia

Interface) cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play. . . . . . . . . . . 13

Play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Discs that cannot be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type

of connected TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

USB memories you can use on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cards you can use on this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Regarding DivX ﬁ les, MP3 ﬁ les and still pictures

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

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inserting a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Inserting, removing the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inserting, removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Basic operations

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . .18

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To show subtitle (Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To select a language for DVB multi audio or DVB subtitle

(Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Digital channel information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Playing HDD or discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

When recording digital broadcast with subtitle

or multiple audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . .20

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings

(Digital broadcast only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Deleting during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Advanced operations

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Advanced recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

HDD and DVD recording modes and approximate

recording times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

VHS Recording Modes and Durations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

When the format conﬁ rmation screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . . .25

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

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

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

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

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

Recording from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder . . . 27 Linked timer recordings with external equipment

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

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Advanced timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . .30

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Series recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . .31

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Check, change or delete a programme,

or resolve overlapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears . . . . . . . . .32

Language for digital broadcast with multi-audio

or multi-subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TV Guide data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Advanced HDD or disc playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

To play grouped titles To edit the group of titles

Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playing DivX video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playing MP3 ﬁ les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Advanced video cassette playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the playback picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

VHS Index Search System (VISS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

To play music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Useful functions during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

To pause the TV programme you are watching—

Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Easy control only with VIERA remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

HDD

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Editing

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

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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

Editing still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Album (still picture) and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Editing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Album (CD)/group (MP3) and track (CD/MP3) operation. . . . . . .51

Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator . . . . . 51

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

HDD p DVD or VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

VHS p HDD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

DVD p HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

DVD p VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Copying a ﬁ nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

(DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Copying a video cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying SD Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Copying SD Video from an SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Copying SD Video from a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Copying still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory—

Copy All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copying new still pictures on the SD card—

Copy New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Copying music from a music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Copying music (MP3) from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW . . .64 To update the Gracenote

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Connecting a television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver

or analogue decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO

or S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals . .82

Connecting an ampliﬁ er with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . .82

Connecting a stereo ampliﬁ er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver . . . 83

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Speciﬁ cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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

About descriptions in these operating instructions

y The illustrations in these operating instructions show image of

black model of DMR-EX98V for Germany.

For Germany For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

y Pages to be referred to are indicated as “➡ {{”.

: indicates features applicable in Germany.

: indicates features applicable in

Getting started

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

Setting menus

Using on-screen menus/Status message . . . . . . . . . . .66

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Deleting all the contents—Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting the background style—Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu ﬁ rst—

Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise . . . . .70

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Reference Setting menus Copying Editing Advanced

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RF IN

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)AV 2 (EXT)

AC IN

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RPBY

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a ﬁ re.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause ﬁ re or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug ﬁ rmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, y DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

y USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. y DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric

shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain ﬂ ammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualiﬁ ed persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

y DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

y DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

y DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

(Inside of product)

CAUTION

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

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.)

 

For Germany

(N2QAYB000232)

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

(N2QAYB000233)

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

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

2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video cable

The remote control information

■ Batteries

y Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. y Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

y Do not mix old and new batteries. y Do not use different types at the same time. y Do not heat or expose to ﬂ ame. y Do not leave batteries in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight

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

y Do not take apart or short circuit. y Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. y Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the ﬂ uid contacts and may cause a ﬁ re.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Remote control operations (➡ 8)

■ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

Safety precautions/Included accessories/The remote control information

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.

■ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

■ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or copying. It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

■ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer be usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, copy all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

y When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

■ Setup precautions

y Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

y Place the unit on a surface that is ﬂ at and not subject to

vibration or impact.

y Do not place on anything that generates heat like a video

cassette recorder, etc.

y Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

y Place in an area where condensation does

not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

y Conditions where condensation may occur

– When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from

a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of

the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc. – When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. – During the rainy season.

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

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

■ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown

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

■ While operating

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

may become damaged.)

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

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

■ When moving the unit

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

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

■ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording. If the remaining amount of time is insufﬁ cient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

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■ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

Unit care

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

y Do not place the unit on

ampliﬁ ers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

y The unit should not be installed

or operated near large magnets or electromagnetic devices. Such devices can damage pre-recorded VHS recordings.

y Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit. y The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s

designed to operate in the horizontal position.

y Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and cassette

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

Note

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

DO NOT

■ Cautions about condensation

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases, y The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated

room.

y The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an

air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

y During rainy seasons. In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.

■ Maintenance

To clean this unit

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

To clean the DVD lens

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner (not included) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E y This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.

To clean the video heads

Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play. If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette. If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualiﬁ ed service person.

Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Disc and card care

■ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

■ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

■ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

■ Handling precautions

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

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

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

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

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

y Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. y Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

y Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

y 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.

y Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight. – In very dusty or humid areas. – Near a heater. – Locations susceptible to signiﬁ cant difference in temperature

(condensation can occur).

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

y To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases

or cartridges when you are not using them.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are y A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

y A disc used as described above and then played again in this

unit.

y A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer

disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

DO NOT

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Unit care/Disc and card care/Video Cassette Information

Video Cassette Information

■ Video cassettes

y Break off the video cassette’s tab to

prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use the video cassette for recording again.

y You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but

the unit is unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.

Ta b

■ Video cassette care

y Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to

become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully and discard them when they become dirty or damaged.

y Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or

those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

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Control reference guide

TIME SLIP

JET REW

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDI O

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY

PAU S E

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP/INDEX

RESET

REW FF

ShowView

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

DRIVE SELECT

DVD/VHS

VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OPTION

F Rec

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDI O

STTL

JET REW

ck cl

cq cr

6 7

bm bn

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

For Germany

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 12) 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD, SD or VHS] (➡ 19, 20, 38)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music/Reset the tape counter (➡ 22, 32, 51)

5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show digital channel information (➡ 18)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (➡ 33)/Show status messages (➡ 67)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 12, 34) 8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 35, 46) 9 Show OPTION menu (➡ 39, 46)

This menu is used when playing or editing titles and still pictures, etc.

bk Colour buttons

– for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (➡ 35, 38, 42) – for switching Video/Playlists (➡ 58) – for selecting character type when entering text (➡ 52) – for tuning settings (➡ 71) – for TV Guide operations (➡ 33)

bl Recording functions

y [* REC] Start recording (➡ 20) y [REC MODE] Change recording mode (➡ 20) y [EXT LINK] Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(➡ 27)

y [* DIRECT TV REC] Direct TV recording (➡ 44)

bm Select audio (Analogue broadcast only) (➡ 34, 41)

For Germany

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

Show subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast programme has subtitles.) (➡ 18)

bo Transmit the remote control signal bp Television operations (➡ 79) bq Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system/

TRACKING/V-LOCK (➡ 18, 33, 41)

br Show SHOWVIEW screen (➡ 30) bs Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) (➡ 27, 28) bt Show Timer Recording screen (➡ 30) ck Exit the menu screen cl Show the TV Guide screen (➡ 21) cm Show FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 43)

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

cn Return to previous screen co Create chapter (➡ 34) cp Skip approx. 1 minute forward (➡ 34) cq Skip the speciﬁ ed time/Jet rewind button (JET REW)(➡ 34, 40) cr Show on-screen menu (➡ 66)

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

Start Flexible Recording (➡ 26)

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Main unit

1 32

8 bk bl bn9

1 Cassette eject (➡ 17) 2 Cassette compartment (➡ 17) 3 Open/close disc tray (➡ 17) 4 Start recording/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 20) 5 Stop (➡ 19) 6 Start play (➡ 19) 7 Disc tray (➡ 17) 8 Standby/on switch (8) (➡ 18)

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

9 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 28) bk Remote control signal sensor bl Display (➡ below) bm HDD/DVD/SD/VHS drive indicator (➡ 19)

Lights when the HDD, DVD, SD or VHS drive is selected.

4 5 6 7

DVD

HDD

VHS

bobm bsbp bq br

Opening the front panel

Press down on the part with your ﬁ nger.

bn DRIVE SELECT (➡ 19, 20)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

bo Channel select (➡ 18) bp Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 28) bq SD card slot (➡ 17) br USB port (➡ 17) bs One Touch Copying operation (➡ 56, 57)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 10, 11, 80, 81, 82, 83)

Control reference guide

The unit’s display

1Timer recording indicator (z) (➡ 21)

On: When a timer recording programme is registered and a recordable disc or video cassette is inserted Flashes: When the unit cannot record a timer recording programme (e.g., there is no disc or video cassette, etc.)

2Recording mode indicator (➡ 24) 3Main display

y Current time y Disc recording and play counter y VHS recording and play counter y Miscellaneous messages, etc.

(for VHS) (for HDD/DVD)

4 5

8 97

4Copying indicator 5 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide data.

6 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator (➡ 27) 7 Tape indicator 8 Operation status 9 Disc indicator bk SD card slot indicator

(for HDD/DVD)(for VHS)

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RF IN

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)AV 2 (EXT)

AC IN

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RPBY

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

STEP 1 Connection

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables

Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.

Using a 21-pin Scart cable

y You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 44). y You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 97).

Required setting

y Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. y Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Conﬁ rm connections not listed below with your

dealer.

y Refer to “Additional connections” (➡ 80) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

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

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

[approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)]

When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Star t” function does not work.

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 76)

Connecting a television

This unit’s rear panel

Cooling fan

Connecting a terminal other than

AC mains lead

(included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Connecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder*

* Information about the Decoder is for Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

This unit’s rear panel

AV OUT

AC IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 11, 82)

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RPBY

S VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

OUT

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

AV 1 (TV)AV 2 (EXT)

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF IN

RF OUT

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Cooling fan

AC mains lead

(included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Required setting

“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

( (➡ 76)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 11, 82)

Digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder’s* rear panel

)” settings in the Setup menu

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AVAV

Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector

or video cassette recorder to the television,

video signal will be affected by copyright

protection systems and the picture may not be

shown correctly.

y When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR

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

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Television’s rear panel

DO NOT

Television

VCR

This unit

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

RF IN

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)AV 2 (EXT)

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RPBY

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

page 10.

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

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Deﬁ nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. y This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps) when

connected to a compatible TV. A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without deep colour, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support deep colour. The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.

y Video sources converted to 1920 × 1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,

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

y Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). y When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➡ 44, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)]

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

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

Television’s rear panel

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

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

y Download from the TV (➡ 44) y Direct TV Recording (➡ 44) y Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver or

analogue decoder*

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

STEP 1 Connection

HDMI AV OUT

Required setting

y Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and

Optical” (➡ 75). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

This unit’s rear panel

Fully wired 21-pin

Scart cable

Digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder’s* rear panel

Note

y If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 96) and

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

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

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

* Information about the Decoder is for Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

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RETURN

SELECT

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

y When the channel could not be received properly, adjust

DVD/VHS

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

RESET

SKIP/INDEX

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

2 54 8 0

6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

CREATE CHAPTER

−

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

REW FF

PLAY

MANUAL SKIP

EXIT

RETURN

EXIT

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

DVD/VHS

Numbered

buttons

e, r, w, q

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

y Country setting screen appears on the television.

Press [e, r] to select the country and press [OK].

For Germany

Only the Auto setup screens are displayed in German in the operating instructions. After completing step 3, change the on-screen display to English in the following steps.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [e, r] to select “Weit. Funktionen” and press [OK]. 3 Press [e, r] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [e, r] to select “Display” and press [q]. 5 Press [e, r] to select “Sprachauswahl” and press [OK]. 6 Press [e, r] to select “English” and press [OK]. 7 Press [EXIT].

y DVB Auto-Setup starts.

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV channels will be located and stored ready for use. This takes about 5-10 minutes.

Bitte warten! Kan 5

Prog. Kanal Sender Name Net ID TS ID Qualität

1 2

RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

When DVB Auto-Setup is completed, analogue Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes.

DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on.

Country

France España Italia Schweiz Suisse Svizzera

RETURN: leave OK: access

DVB Auto-Setup

352

ABC

354

ABC 2

12302 12302

12289 1228999

Sendersuchlauf

Kan

Suche analoge Sender, bitte warten. RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

3 Press [

4 Press [

5 Press the numbered buttons or

6 When the download has ﬁ nished

Press [OK].

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

Note

y When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes while

the position and direction of the aerial.

For Germany

When using an indoor antenna, – make sure that there is nothing causing interference. – switch “Active Antenna” to “On” in the Setup menu

(➡ 76) if the antenna is not equipped with power supply.

Then repeat the Auto-Setup.

After analogue Auto-Setup is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears. y If you selected “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” in the

Country setting, the “Power Save” setting menu appears after analogue Auto-Setup is complete. Select “On” or “Off” (➡ 77). Then TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Bildschirmformat

16:9-Breitbild-TV

4:3-TV

SELECT

16:9

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

RETURN

y 16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

y Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (➡ 96).

y Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 96).

] to select the TV aspect

e, r

and press [OK].

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

If the conﬁ rmation screen of GUIDE Plus+ data download appears, perform the following steps.

(For information about GUIDE Plus+ system ➡ 21)

] to select “Ja” and press

w, q

[OK]

Post Code

Gewähltes Land : XXXXXX Dieses Gerät aktualisiert die GUIDE Plus+ Daten mehrmals pro Tag.

CHANGE

RETURN

Number

[e, r, w, q] to enter your postal code and press [OK].

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

Set up is complete.

■ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ 77).

■ To conﬁ rm that stations have been tuned correctly (➡ 71, 72)

■ To restart set up (➡ 71)

the screen is being displayed, the screen saver is displayed. To return to the previous screen, press [OK].

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

({: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol

Hard disk drive (HDD)

HDD

DVD-RAM

RAM

Logo

–

Data that can

be recorded

and played

Video

Still picture

Music

Video

Still picture

Rewritable

{

{{ { {

DVD-R

-R

before ﬁ nalisation

DVD-V

after ﬁ nalisation

DVD-R DL*

-R DL

before ﬁ nalisation

DVD-V

after ﬁ nalisation

Video –

DVD-RW

-RW(V)

before ﬁ nalisation

DVD-V

after ﬁ nalisation

Video

{{ {

before ﬁ nalisation

DVD-V

after ﬁ nalisation

+R DL

before ﬁ nalisation

DVD-V

after ﬁ nalisation

+R DL*

+RW

y The explanations concerning discs are indicated by

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

– Video –

– Video

DVD

, and those concerning video cassettes are indicated by

{{

Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 70).

RAM

can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and

DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

-R DL , +R DL

+RW

can be played back only on equipment

compatible with these discs. *2 For further information (➡ 23, Important notes for recording) *3 The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 74) is

recorded.

-R DL +R DL

RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

You cannot directly record to these discs (➡ right).

To use a new disc, formatting is

necessary (➡ 69).

+RW

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend

you create top menu (➡ 70).

y Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “HDD and DVD recording modes and approximate recording times” (➡ 24).

y Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

y Please see speciﬁ cations (➡ 95) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

■ Recording format

This unit records video in the following formats.

DVD Video Recording format

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on.

y You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc. y The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

DVD-Video format

-R -R DL -RW(V)

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video. y The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

y After ﬁ nalising the disc, you can play the disc on DVD players and

other equipment.

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

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format. y The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

recorded.

y After ﬁ nalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

HDD RAM

+R +R DL +RW

Play on

other

players*

Recording 16:9

aspect picture*

–

{{{

Recording both M 1

and M 2 for bilingual

broadcasts*

Copy-once

recording

(CPRM)

{

CPRM (➡ 96)

compatible discs

only

{{

{

– (4:3 aspect)

Note

–*

(Either one)

–*

(Either one)

–*

(Either one)

–*

(Either one)

–*

(Either one)

–*

(Either one)

VHS

–

y When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to

+R DL +RW

is not necessary (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 73).

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R

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

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

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

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

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

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

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the ﬁ rst layer to record a programme, the remainder is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

Second recordable layer

The available space

First recordable layer

Title 1 Title 2

(Inner section of the disc)

Playback direction (Outer section of

the disc)

DVD-R DL

+R DL

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings/HDD and disc information

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo

DVD-Video

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

–

Video CD

SVCD

* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording. y The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Standard

symbol

DVD-V

-RW(VR)

DivX, MP3,

JPEG

DivX, MP3,

JPEG

VCD

Uses

High quality movie and music discs

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder y You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

y By formatting (➡ 69) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

y It may be necessary to ﬁ nalise the disc on the equipment used for

recording.

y DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX y DVD-R and DVD-R DL with music recorded in MP3 y DVD-R and DVD-R DL with still pictures recorded in JPEG

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW*)

y CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX y CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3 y CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG

y Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW*)

Discs that cannot be played

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

and not ﬁ nalised (➡ 96)

y Discs recorded with AVCHD format. y DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” y DVD-Audio y Blu-ray, HD DVD y DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD

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

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

TV type

Multi-system TV

PAL TV

NTSC TV

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

picture will not be shown correctly.

*2 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 75). y When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you

match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➡ 75).

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L

NTSC

PA L

NTSC

PA L –

NTSC

Yes/No

{ { {

(PAL60)

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USB memory and card information

USB memories you can use on this unit

USB memories which are deﬁ ned as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol:

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

y USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used.

Compatible USB memories

Format

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be played or copied ({: Possible, –: Impossible)

File format DivX MP3 Still pictures (JPEG) Playing

Copying to HDD –

Instructions

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

unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

Note

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

y USB memories that support bulk only transfer.

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

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

supported.

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

FAT16 and FAT32 ﬁ le systems are supported.

y UDF/NTFS/exFAT ﬁ le system is not supported. y Depending on the sector size, some ﬁ les may not work. y Only the ﬁ rst partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.

USB

{{{

{{

You can play DivX ﬁ les recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (➡ 36).

You can play and copy to HDD MP3 ﬁ les recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (➡ 37, 64).

You can play and copy to HDD or DVD-RAM still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (➡ 38, 62).

Cards you can use on this unit

SD Memory Card* (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 16 GB)

Type

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions

Suitable SD cards

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

the SDHC logo can be used.

y Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. y Please conﬁ rm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This site is in English only.)

y If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time

necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 69, 96).

y This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card

Speciﬁ cations FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.

y SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be

used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.

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

card.

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

swallowing.

MultiMediaCard

* Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

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

Still pictures (JPEG) Video (SD Video)

You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

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

y You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 38, 62). y SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM (➡ 61). y SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

Structure of folders

¼¼¼: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

DCIM

XXXXX

(Picture folder)

Any folder with JPEG ﬁ les e.g.,

001

P0000001.JPG P0000002.JPG

SD_VIDEO

PRG

MGR_INFO

(MPEG2 information folder)

XXXX .JPG

(MPEG2 folder)

MOV .MOD

.MOI

MOV PRG .PGI

HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information

These folders are shown earlier in the Album View screen than other still picture folders.

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002

001

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

003

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3

Regarding DivX ﬁ les, MP3 ﬁ les and still pictures (JPEG)

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DivX

Playable

-R -R DL CD USB

media File format DivX

y Files must have the

extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of folders

Number of

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

Maximum number of ﬁ les recognizable*

: 200 ﬁ les

ﬁ les Support

version

Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media ﬁ les. Certiﬁ ed to the DivX Home Theater Proﬁ le.

Video – Number of stream: Up to 1 – Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50 – Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576 – FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps Audio – Number of stream: Up to 8 – Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3 – Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch

conversion.

MP3

Playable

HDD -R -R DL CD USB

media File format MP3

y Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

Number of folders (groups)

Number of ﬁ les

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

Maximum number of ﬁ les (tracks) recognizable* 3000 ﬁ les (tracks)

(tracks) Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling

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

frequency ID3 tags

compatible (

HDD USB

)

y If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3

ﬁ le, play may not be possible.

Still pictures (JPEG*

Playable

HDD RAM -R -R DL CD USB SD

)

media File format File format: JPEG

y Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Number of pixels

Number of folders*

Between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

-R -R DL CD USB

recognizable: 300 folders

HDD RAM SD

Maximum number of folders

This unit can handle a maximum of

300 folders.

Number of

ﬁ les*

-R -R DL CD USB

recognizable*1: 3000 ﬁ les

HDD RAM SD

Maximum number of ﬁ les

This unit can handle a maximum of

3000 ﬁ les.

MOTION

not supported

JPEG

Total number of recognizable ﬁ le including MP3, JPEG, DivX and

other types of ﬁ les is 4000. *2 It may take a few moments for still pictures to display. *3 When there are many ﬁ les and/or folders, some ﬁ les may not

display or be playable.

-R -R DL CD

y Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

y This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the

disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

y Operation may take time to complete when there are many ﬁ les

(tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some ﬁ les (tracks) may not display or be playable.

y English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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

displayed on a computer.

y Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), ﬁ les

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

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

HDD RAM SD

y Compatible formats: DCF*4 compliant (Content recorded on a

digital camera, etc.)

*4 Design rule for Camera File system: uniﬁ ed standard established

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

■ Structure of folders displayed by this unit

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

Structure of MP3 folders

-R -R DL CD USB

Preﬁ x with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Structures of still picture folders

-R -R DL CD USB

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

RAM

The following can be displayed on this unit. ¼¼¼: Numbers

XXX: Letters

Still pictures on the root

folder can also be displayed.

*2 Folders can be created on

other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

y If a folder name or ﬁ le name

has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

Root

Order of play

Root

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

Order of play

Root

XXXX .JPG

JPEG

DCIM

(folder = group)

(ﬁ le = track)

002

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

003

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

004

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

Inserting discs

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

■ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up. Insert label-up with the

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

Automatic drive select function

RAM

[Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to

“PROTECT” (➡ 68, Cartridge—protection)]

DVD-V CD VCD

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

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

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

automatically selected.

arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Note

y When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc

from the cartridge.

RAM

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

RAM

When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the

protect position (➡ 68), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

Inserting a video cassette

Insert a video cassette.

The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up.

The unit is automatically turned on.

To eject:

From main unit

y Press [; EJECT] on the main unit.

From remote control

y Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS drive and then press and hold [g] for about 3 or more

seconds.

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

y Before inserting any USB memory to this

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

y Check the orientation of the USB connector

and insert it straight in.

y Insert a USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (➡ 36, 62).

Removing the USB memory

y Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory

straight out.

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

be damaged.

Inserting, removing the SD card

When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is ﬂ ashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

y Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

Inserting the card

Press on the centre of the card until it clicks into place.

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

e.g., miniSD

ADAPTER

Removing the card

1 Press on the centre of the card.

2 Pull it straight out.

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.

Automatic drive select function

y If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the SD drive

(➡ 36, 62).

y If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

Regarding DivX ﬁ les, MP3 ﬁ les and still pictures (JPEG)/Inserting discs/Inserting a video cassette/Inserting, removing the USB memory/Inserting, removing the SD card

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Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STAT U S

AUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

ShowView

SELECT

INPUT

DRIVE SELECT

VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OPTION

F Rec

JET REW

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDIO

STTL

JET REW

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For Germany

DVD/VHS

Numbered

buttons

RESET

SKIP/INDEX

STOP

PAU SE

STATUS

e, r, w, q

DISPLAY

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

DISPLAY

STTL

Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [ 3 Press [

Everytime you change the station, digital channel information appears automatically (terrestrial digital channels only). Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels ﬁ rst, and then followed by analogue channels.

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

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To show subtitle (Digital broadcast only)

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

y Subtitle is available in Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

When “Subtitle” appears in digital channel information (➡ right)

Press [STTL ].

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

the subtitle displayed (➡ 20).

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

When there are multiple audio or subtitle in the current channel, you can select a language. y Subtitle is available in Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

1 Press [DISPLAY].

DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on.

CH] to select the channel.

1 2

“D” means digital broadcasts.

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

−

SLOW/SEARCH

REW FF

PLAY

2 Press [

] to select the “Sound”

e, r

menu or “Other” menu and press [q].

3 Press [

] to select “DVB Multi

e, r

Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press [q].

e.g., DVB Multi Audio

Disc Play Picture Sound Other

4 Press [

DVB Multi Audio

V.S.S

Dialogue Enhancer

] to select the language

e, r

English

Off

and press [OK].

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.

Programme name and Broadcast time

Channel and Station Name

352 ABC2 18:53No Signal

ABC News 19:00 - 19:30

Encrypted SubtitleMulti Audio

Progress of the current programme

During scrambled broadcasting (Cannot be viewed with this unit.)

To switch information of the current programme and the next programme

Press [w, q].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ] again (only when “info ” is displayed).

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS

Signal Quality

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

If “No Signal” is displayed:

y Adjust the position and direction of the aerial. y Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

broadcasting.

Note

y You can also select the other channel when the information screen

is displayed by pressing [e, r] and [OK].

■ If New service message appears

When a DVB channel is added or deleted, this unit will be informed automatically. Then the conﬁ rmation message appears. If you select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts (All channel settings and all created proﬁ les are deleted. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.).

New Service

A New DVB Service has been found. Start DVB Auto-Setup. Selecting DVB Auto-Setup will delete current Proﬁ le settings and all Timer Programmes.

The display/hide setting can be changed (➡ 74, New Service Messages).

Signal Quality (➡ below)

] once or twice.

NoYes

RETURN

Proﬁ le

All Services

Change Proﬁ le

NOW

Change the proﬁ le

info

(➡ 71)

Subtitle (➡ left)

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel sound (➡ left)

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

ShowView

DRIVE

SELECT

Refer to “Advanced HDD or disc playback” (➡ 34) and “Advanced video cassette playback” (➡ 40) for detail information.

DVD/VHS

VOL

RESET

SKIP/INDEX

REC MODE

2 54 8 0

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

3 6 9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW FF

PAUSE

CREATE

CHAPTER

EXT LINK

−

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

PLAY

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

Numbered

buttons

e, r, w, q

OPTION

DRIVE SELECT

DELETE

STOP

STAT U S

OPTION

REC

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

y Turn on this unit.

Playing HDD or discs

HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD VCD

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

y Press the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [

HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)

Play starts from the most recently recorded title.

DVD-V VCD

Play starts from the point speciﬁ ed by the disc.

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

] (PLAY).

RETURN

Note

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

this unit cannot play discs or titles that do not match the “TV System” (➡ 75) setting. It is recommended “TV System” be set to match the discs or title before playing them.

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

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

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

may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (➡ 75).

■ When a menu screen appears on the television

DVD-V

Press [e, r, w, q] to select the item and press [OK].

y Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. y If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the menu

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

VCD

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

y To return to the menu screen

DVD-V

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

VCD

Press [RETURN].

Note

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g] when you have ﬁ nished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.

Playing a video cassette

VHS

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

VHS drive.

The VHS indicator lights up on the unit’s front panel.

2 Insert a recorded video cassette

(➡ 17).

Play starts automatically if you insert a cassette with the accidental erasure tab removed.

3 Press [

Note

] (PLAY).

y When the tape reaches its end, the unit automatically rewinds it to

the beginning. This function does not work during timer recording, fast-forwarding and speciﬁ ed stop recording.

y Jet Search, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes and for pause it will be cancelled after 5 minutes.

y When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VCR, it

may be necessary to adjust the tracking (➡ 41). In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints.

y SECAM recorded VHS tapes cannot be played on this unit.

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts/Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Menu operation for other type of contents

y DivX (➡ 36) y MP3 (➡ 37) y Still pictures (JPEG) (➡ 38) y Music on HDD (➡ 42) y Music CD (➡ 42)

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Recording television programmes

ShowViewShowView

CHCH

SELECT

INPUT

AVAV

DRIVEDRIVE SELECTSELECT

VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

STAT U SSTATUS

−

PLAY

PAU SE

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP/INDEX

RESET

REW FF

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

TIME SLIPTIME SLIP

DISPLAYDISPLAYAUDIOAUD IO

DIRECT TV RECDIRECT TV REC

EXT LINKEXT LINK

REC MODEREC MODE

RECREC

F Rec

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Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 23) and “Advanced recording” (➡ 24) for detail information.

3 51

Numbered

buttons

AUDIO

HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW VHS

RAM -RW(V) +R +RW

(➡ 25).

y When recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast

that is not being received correctly, the digital channel information (➡ 18) is also recorded.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

y Turn on this unit.

To use a new disc, formatting is necessary

JET REW

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD, DVD or VHS drive.

The HDD, DVD or VHS indicator lights up on the unit’s front panel.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

y Press the button again to close the tray.

If you selected the VHS drive

Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental erasure prevention tab.

3 Press [

Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels ﬁ rst, and then followed by analogue channels.

To select with the numbered buttons: e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

VHS

The “DV” channel can be selected however it cannot

be recorded.

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

y Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 24)

y To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (➡ 74).

CH] to select the channel.

1 2

“D” means digital broadcasts.

Remaining time

5 Press [

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

recording.

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

recording. However, once the time for the timer recording to

begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.

HDD RAM

Speed Copy” is set to “Off ” (➡ 73), you can change the audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

VHS

– Even if the video cassette is labelled “S-VHS”, it is not

possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit. This unit records in the normal VHS system.

– When recording is paused for 5-minutes or more, the

unit returns to stop.

REC] to start recording.

(Analogue broadcast only) When “Rec for High

■ To pause recording

Press [h].

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

■ To stop recording

Press [g].

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

-R -RW(V) +R +RW

complete recording management information after recording ﬁ nishes.

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to ﬁ nalise them (➡ 70).

VHS

It is not possible to record SECAM signal on a video

cassette.

USB

It is not possible to record on a USB memory.

It is not possible to record on a card.

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to

When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or multiple audio

If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, you can record with subtitle or selected audio. y Subtitle is available in Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

To record with subtitle

Before start recording, press [STTL If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language (➡ 18). y Subtitle cannot be switched after recording.

To record with the selected audio

Before start recording, select the desired language for audio (➡ 18).

] to show the subtitle.

To specify a time to stop recording— One Touch Recording

During recording

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

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

OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00 Counter (cancel) OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00 y This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 21, 30) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ 26).

y The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

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

continues.

To stop recording

Press [g].

Timer recording

TIME SLIP

DISPLAYAUDIO

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

RETURN

ShowView

SELECT

INPUT

DRIVE SELECT

VOL

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

EXIT

OPTION

F Rec

STATUS

Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 30–33) for detail information.

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

−

RESET

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP/INDEX

STOP

STAT U S

PAU SE

REW FF

PLAY

2, 3

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 23).

Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record.

HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW VHS

y You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

RAM -RW(V) +R +RW

y To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

y You cannot switch subtitles during timer recording.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

y If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording

(➡ 13).

y Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 77).

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings (Digital broadcast only)

TV Guide system provides programme information only from the digital broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. This unit receives the programme information differently according to where you live.

– Receiving with GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries (as of April 2008):

Germany/Italy/Spain

y This service may not be available in some areas in the above

countries.

y There may be changes in the service areas. y This service is not available in Switzerland. y Visit the following homepage for more information.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com

– Receiving from the broadcast station

In the area where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available, TV Guide is displayed with the provided data from broadcast station.

Note

y TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly. y If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data

are not updated.

y TV Guide system of this unit does not support analogue

broadcasts. Analogue broadcasts can be recorded manually or with the SHOWVIEW system (➡ 30).

y GUIDE Plus+ system may not work properly if the wrong post

code is entered.

1 Press [GUIDE].

Wed 15.10.08 12:53

SELECT

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 15. 10

7 ITV 1

19:00 20:00

Emmerdale : In today,s show we will...

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

Time:

East

ABC 1

Hot Wars

ABC 2

Emmerdale...

ITV 1

Football and my life

CH 111

News

five

Me out of here !

ITV 2

Rugby

S4C

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 15. 10

7 ITV 1

19:00 20:00

Emmerdale : In today,s show we will...

Time:

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00

East

ABC 1

Hot Wars

ABC 2

Emm...

ITV 1

Scrapheap Car Show

CH 111

News

five

Me out of here !

ITV 2

Rugby

S4C

{OPTION: Select Advert

info

Change Display Mode

Guide

D.I.Y. SOS

Holiday Program

Coronation Street

Pepsi Chart Show

Sex and the City

Pop Idol

15 to 1 Scrapheap ...

info

Change Display Mode

Guide

e, r, w, q

All ServicesAll Types

D.I.Y. SOS

Holiday Program

Coronation Street

Pepsi Chart Show

Terminator 2

Sex and...

Pop Idol

15 to 1 Scrapheap C...

Wed 15.10.08 12:53

All ServicesAll Types

Red Cap

The Bill

Terminator 2

] to select the future

programme and press [OK].

y If “Selection Screen” is displayed, press [e, r] to select

“Single Timer Rec.” and press [OK]. Refer to “Series recording” for “Series Timer Rec.” (➡ 31).

Timer

Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP

Recording

All Services : ARD

y Conﬁ rm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [e, r, w, q] (➡ 30, right column, step 3).

VHS 2:33 SP WED 15.10.08. 12:54:00

Name Date Start Stop Mode

1 ARD 21. 10. TUE 16:00 17:00 HDD

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Drive

Programme Name

When GUIDE Plus+ system is available

Red Cap

Holiday ...

The Bill

News

Proﬁ leProg. Type+24 Hr

Page +

Page –

When GUIDE Plus+ system is not available

Holiday Progr

News

Proﬁ leProg. Type+24 Hr

Page +

Page –

3 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed.

15:30 16:00 16:30

Abenteuer...

Fliege-Die Talkshow

“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. Repeat steps 2–3 to programme other recordings. Press [^ DVD/VHS] to turn the unit off.

Note

If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➡ 75), the TV Guide system cannot be used.

■ To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the programme in the TV Guide and

press [OK]. “Selection Screen” appears.

2 Press [e, r] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. 3 Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. (“z” in the TV Guide

disappears.)

Note

y The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible via the

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

y If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other timer

recordings, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help you resolve the overlapping. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■ To cancel recording when recording has already begun (➡ 31)

■ To release the unit from recording standby (➡ 31)

■ Notes on timer recording (➡ 32)

Timer icon

Recording television programmes/Timer recording

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Deleting titles

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE CHAPTER

RETURN

ShowView

DRIVE

SELECT

STATUS

DVD/VHS

VOL

2 54 8

SELECT

PAU SE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC MODE

EXT LINK

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

−

ShowView

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW FF

PLAY

EXIT

RETURN

MANUAL SKIP

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

DRIVE

DRIVE SELECT

SELECT

DELETE ¼

u, i

2, 3, 4, 5

“Red”

HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

DELETE

RESET

SKIP/INDEX

STOP

STAT U S

OPTION

REC

(You cannot delete items on ﬁ nalised discs.) y A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain

before proceeding.

y You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

y Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

RAM

Release protection (➡ 68, Setting the protection).

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [

] to select “Delete” and

e, r

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator

HDD

HDD RAM

button to select “VIDEO”.

3 Press [

10.10.

RETURN

Grouped Titles

11.10. 2

OPTION

Select

VIDEO

NextPage 02/02

PICTURE

NextPrevious

MUSIC

When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red”

e, r, w, q

] to select the title

and press [h].

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary titles. y Press [h] again to cancel.

To show other pages (Thumbnail Display only)

Press [u, i] to show other pages.

You can conﬁ rm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu. y Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (➡ 46,

step 4).

4 Press [OK].

■ Available disc space after deleting

HDD RAM

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles.

-RW(V) +RW

the last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting.

This space becomes available for recording after all the later recorded titles are deleted.

-R -R DL +R +R DL

after the contents are deleted.

The space deleted becomes available for recording.

Last title

.....Title Title

recorded

Available recording space increases only when

Available disc space increases after deleting.

Last title

.....Title Title

recorded

Later recorded titles

Last title

.....Title Deleted

recorded

Available space does not increase even

Available disc

space

Available disc

space

Available disc

space

5 Press [

] to select “Delete” and press

[OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¼].

2 Press [

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

] to select “Delete” and

w, q

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Important notes for recording

Selecting Audio for Recording

About the aspect when recording a programme

Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only):

You can select the audio language when receiving audio in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 18)]. However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

Bilingual broadcasts (Analogue broadcast only):

HDD RAM VHS

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback. (➡ 34, Changing audio during play)

However in the following cases, select whether to record the main or secondary audio:

M 1 M 2

Hello

If you record from external equipment

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

HDD RAM

-R -RW(V) VHS

Recordings will be made using the “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu. (The default setting is “4:3” ➡ 73)

However, in the following case, programme will be recorded in 4:3.

-R -RW(V)

(recordings 5 hours or longer) recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

Hallo

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

Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR”

– Recording sound in LPCM (➡ 74,

Audio Mode for XP Recording)

– “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set

to “On” (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 73)

Hello Hola Hallo

Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen menu (➡ 67).

-R -RW(V) +R +RW

Select the main or secondary audio before recording.

(➡ 74, Bilingual Audio Selection)

M 1

Hello

The selected audio only is recorded.

HDD RAM

set to “Off”) The programme will be recorded in the original aspect.

+R +RW

The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is

Deleting titles/Important notes for recording

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

When recording the “One time only recording” broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 73)

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

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

HDD

In the following cases, high speed mode does not work.

+R +R DL +RW

-R -R DL -RW(V)

It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (➡ 96) compatible DVD-RAM.

RAM

HDD

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

deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

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

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

The disc must be ﬁ nalised after recording or copying (➡ 70).

It is necessary to ﬁ nalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them in the same way as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record.* * You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect

Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode

CPRM compatible discs only

-R -RW(V) +R +RW

({: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Play on other DVD equipment

Finalise

+RW

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (➡ 70).

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

y It is not possible to record to HDD (Hard Disk Drive), DVD or VHS drive while recording to the other drive.

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

RQT9090

Advanced recording

HDD and DVD recording modes and approximate recording times

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

Recording Mode

XP (High picture

HDD

(250 GB)

55 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

quality recording mode)

SP (Standard

110 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

recording mode) LP (Long recording

221 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

mode) EP (Extra long

recording mode)* FR (Flexible

Recording Mode)*

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.

441 hours

(331 hours*2)

441 hours maximum

8 hours

(6 hours*2)

8 hours maximum 8 hours maximum

*2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 73).

The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.

+R DL

You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode.

*4 When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW

discs.

RAM

When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

HDD

y You can record up to 499 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

RAM -R -RW(V)

y You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

+R +RW

y You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to ﬁ t in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.

y When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely ﬁ t a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc. y All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-RW

Double-sided*

(9.4 GB)

16 hours

(12 hours*2)

+RW

(4.7 GB)

8 hours

(6 hours*2)

8 hours maximum 14 hours 20 min. Approximately

for one side

DVD-R DL*

(8.5 GB)

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.

+R DL*

(8.5 GB)

*2)

9 hours with video

quality equivalent

to LP mode.

RQT9090

VHS Recording Modes and Durations

Recording Mode Durations SP (Standard

recording mode)

LP (Long recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

AUTO

Note

y To prevent recording errors:

Set a timer recording period slightly longer than the actual programme (to make sure the programme is recorded in full).

y If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the

tape for a long period, select “SP”.

y The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment.

You can record the length shown on the tape.

2 times the length of SP mode. y LP cannot be selected when recording

NTSC signals.

3 times the length of SP mode.

Automatically switches the recording mode to LP (NTSC to EP) mode during a timer recording if there is not enough tape left to record the programme in SP mode.

y AUTO Mode

Timer recording

1st programme

(30 min)

30 min at SP

2nd programme

(45 min)

15 min

30 min

at SP

at LP

Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette) – The tape length must be set correctly (➡ 76). – Picture distortion may occur when the recording mode switches. – This may not work correctly with some video cassettes. – It may not work correctly when NTSC is set as the “TV System”

(➡ 75).

When the format conﬁ rmation screen is displayed

RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format conﬁ rmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the disc now ?

SELECT

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents—Format” (➡ 69)

NoYes

RETURN

When removing a recorded disc

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment.

Finalise the disc so that it can be played on other DVD players. Note: Recording or Editing is not possible after ﬁ nalising. This may take up to min.

■ To ﬁ nalise the disc

Press [* REC] on the main unit.

y You cannot stop this process once you have started it. y If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a

disc name, select “Top Menu” (➡ 70), “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 70) or “Disc Name” (➡ 68) in “DVD Management” before ﬁ nalising.

■ To open the tray without disc ﬁ nalisation

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

Finalise

Press the REC button to start ﬁ nalise.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit. The disc cannot be played on other DVD players without ﬁ nalising.

Playing while you are recording

y You can play HDD, DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive.

The recording will not be affected.

− HDD/DVD playback (➡ 19, 34, 35)

− VHS playback (➡ 19, 40, 41)

Note

You cannot watch images on a tape from the HDD/DVD priority out terminals while recording on HDD or a disc (➡ 80).

HDD RAM

Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback

Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [g].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [g].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops 1 Press [g]. 2 Press [w, q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].

Playing a title previously recorded while recording—Simultaneous rec and play

y You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press

[DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

2 Press [

e, r, w, q

press [OK].

y There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

To stop play

Press [g].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3 Press [g].

To stop timer recording

After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3 Press [g]. 4 Press [w, q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].

Note

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

] to select a title and

Advanced recording

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Advanced recording

Flexible Recording

(Recording that ﬁ ts the remaining disc space)

HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that ﬁ ts the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

■ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations.

RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW

y When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difﬁ cult

y When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

HDD

y When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

copied to ﬁ t one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

y You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when copying, to ﬁ t the disc space.

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

If you select XP mode, the programme will not ﬁ t one disc.

If you try to record a 90 minute programme in XP mode, only the

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select SP mode, the programme will ﬁ t one disc.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will ﬁ t one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

ﬁ rst 60 minutes will ﬁ t on the disc and the 30 minute balance will not get recorded. y Another disc is necessary.

5 When you want to start recording

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Start” and press [OK].

y Recording starts. y All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the

display.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [g].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS

Remaining time of recording

HDD

REC 0:59

1 DVB ABC1

L R

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

y Select the channel or the external input to record. y Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

For Germany

While stopped

Press [F Rec].

(➡ Go to step 4)

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [

] to select “To Others” and

e, r

press [OK].

3 Press [

] to select “Flexible Rec”

e, r

and press [OK].

Flexible Rec

Record in FR mode.

Maximum rec. time

4 Press [

8 Hour 00 Min.

8 Hour 00 Min.Set rec. time

CancelStart

] to select “Hour” and

w, q

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording time in EP (8 Hours) mode.

“Min.” and press [e, r] to set the recording time.

y You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

y You cannot record more than 8 hours.

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Recording broadcasts from external equipment

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 23).

Making timer recordings on the television

(e.g., of digital broadcasts)

HDD

To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (➡ 44) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 10).

1 Make timer programming on the TV. 2 Turn off this unit.

The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV. y The titles are recorded to the HDD.

To stop recording

Press [g].

Note

y When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the

unit’s display), recording from television does not start.

y Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➡ 47).

Recording from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder*

HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW VHS

* Information about the Decoder is for Italy, Spain and Switzerland

only.

Preparation

y Connect a digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder to this

unit’s input terminals (➡ 10).

y When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 75).

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

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

y Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or VHS drive.

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “A2”.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

3 Select the channel on the other

equipment.

4 Press [

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [g].

REC].

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK

HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW VHS

To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer programming

Preparation

y Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to the

Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital satellite receiver with a 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 10, 80, 81).

y Set “AV2 Input” to match the connected equipment in the Setup

menu (➡ 76).

y Set “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup

menu (➡ 76).

1 Make timer programming on the

external equipment.

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD, DVD or VHS drive.

If you selected the DVD or VHS drive, insert a disc or video cassette with enough remaining blank space (➡ 17).

3 Press [EXT LINK].

The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby. y In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is ﬁ nished.

Note

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

the Setup menu (➡ 75).

y This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

y The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

y Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end

time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other.

HDD RAM

y When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the

unit’s display), the TV Guide data cannot downloaded.

y While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, video

picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting (➡ 76).

y During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is only

available from the drive performing the recording.

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

unavailable.

y While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, most

operations on this unit are prohibited ([; OPEN/CLOSE], [8] etc.). When you operate, press [EXT LINK] to cancel EXT LINK standby mode or recording (This unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

“Decoder”, EXT LINK is not available (➡ 76).

To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➡ 47).

When “AV2 Connection” is set to

Advanced recording/Recording broadcasts from external equipment

RQT9090

Copying from a video cassette recorder

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front

y Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

DV IN

Yellow

White Red

DV cable

S Video

cable*