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.

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

Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
yThe region number of this unit is “2”.				StartQuick	Guide
yThe unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
				Basic	operations

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

yAny 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.

yThis unit has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.

yThis unit does not support MHP (Multimedia Home Platform).

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

Germany/Italy/Spain

(As of April 2008)

yThis service may not be available in some areas in the above countries.

yThere may be changes in the service areas.

yThis service is not available in Switzerland.

EG EC	RQT9090-L

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 Definition 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 files, MP3 files 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

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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 confirmation 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 HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

To edit the group of titles HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Playing DivX video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playing MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

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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 finalised 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

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 first—

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

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 amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . .82 Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver . . .83

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

About descriptions in these operating instructions

yThe illustrations in these operating instructions show image of black model of DMR-EX98V for Germany.

For Germany : indicates features applicable in Germany.

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland : indicates features applicable in

Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

yPages to be referred to are indicated as “ {{”.

Getting started
Quick Start Guide
Basic	operations
Advanced	operations
Editing
Copying
Setting menus
Reference

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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 fire.

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 fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly 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,

yDO 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.

yUSE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

yDO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

yDO 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.

yDO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

yDO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

yDISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

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

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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 flammable 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 unqualified 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.

	AV OUT
			COMPONENT VIDEO OUT			RF
		Y	P	P		IN
				S VIDEO
						RF
	OPTICAL					OUT
AC IN	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	R-AUDIO-L		VIDEO	AV 2 (EXT)	AV 1 (TV)
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)			OUT

(Inside of product)

4

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	2 RF coaxial cables	2 Batteries	1 Audio/video cable
	For use with this unit only.		for remote control
	Do not use it with other
	equipment.
	Also, do not use cords for
	other equipment with this
	unit.

The remote control information

	■ Batteries	■ Use
	yInsert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.	Remote control signal sensor
	yDo not use rechargeable type batteries.

20

R6/LR6, AA

yDo not mix old and new batteries.

yDo not use different types at the same time.

yDo not heat or expose to flame.

yDo not leave batteries in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

yDo not take apart or short circuit.

yDo not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

yDo not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

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

Remote control operations ( 8)

30 20

30

7 m directly in front of the unit

Safety precautions/Included accessories/The remote control information

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DO NOT

This unit

VCR

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.

As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.

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

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

■ The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

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

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

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

■ Setup precautions

yDo not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

yPlace the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.

yDo not place on anything that generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

yDo not place in an area often subject to temperature changes.

yPlace 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.

yConditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.

–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.

–During the rainy season.

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

■ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown

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

■ While operating

yDo not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.)

yDo not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket, or flip the power breaker switch.

While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

■ When moving the unit

1Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.) 2Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.

3Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

■ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.

If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

■ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

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DO NOT

DO NOT

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.

yDo not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

yThe unit should not be installed or operated near large magnets or electromagnetic devices. Such devices can damage pre-recorded VHS recordings.

yDo not place any heavy objects on top of the unit.

yThe unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed to operate in the horizontal position.

yBefore 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.

■ Cautions about condensation

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,

yThe unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

yThe unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

yDuring 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.

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

yDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

yWrite 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.

yDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

yDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

yDo not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things.

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

■ Maintenance

To clean this unit

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

yNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

yBefore 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

yThis 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 qualified service person.

Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

yDo 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.

yDo not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas.

–Near a heater.

–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

yTo 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

yA disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

yA disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

yA disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

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

Video Cassette Information

■ Video cassettes

yBreak 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.	Tab

yYou 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.

■ Video cassette care

yPoor 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.

yNever 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

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

		For Germany				bo
		DVD/VHS	TV
	1
		DRIVE		CH	VOL	bp
	2	SELECT	AV
				TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
		1	2	3	CH	bq
	3	4	5	6
		7	8	9	ShowView	br
		DELETE	0	INPUT	PROG/CHECK	bs
	4					bt
				SELECT
		RESET		SLOW/SEARCH
	5	SKIP/INDEX		REW	FF
		STOP		PAUSE	PLAY
	6	STATUS			EXIT	ck
				I
	7		GU DE			cl

			O	R			F
		T					U
							C
8	A						N
							T
	V						O
	IG						I	cm
	N						N
	A
	T				OK		M
	C
	E						E
							N
	D
	R						U
	I
9	OPTION						RETURN	cn
						CREATE		co
bk						CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP		cp
bl	REC				REC MODE	EXT LINK	DIRECT TV REC
	AUDIO				F Rec	DISPLAY TIME SLIP
bm							JET REW	cq
bn								cr

1Turn the unit on ( 12)

2Select drive [HDD, DVD, SD or VHS] ( 19, 20, 38) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

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

4To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music/Reset the tape counter ( 22, 32, 51)

5Basic operations for recording and play

6Show digital channel information ( 18)/Programme information within TV Guide screen ( 33)/Show status messages ( 67)

7Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame ( 12, 34)

8Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR ( 35, 46)

9Show OPTION menu ( 39, 46)

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

bkColour 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)

blRecording 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)

bmSelect audio (Analogue broadcast only) ( 34, 41) bn For Germany Start Flexible Recording ( 26)

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

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

boTransmit the remote control signal bpTelevision operations ( 79)

bqChannel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system/ TRACKING/V-LOCK ( 18, 33, 41)

brShow SHOWVIEW screen ( 30)

bsInput select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) ( 27, 28) btShow Timer Recording screen ( 30)

ckExit the menu screen

clShow the TV Guide screen ( 21)

cmShow FUNCTION MENU window ( 43)

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

cnReturn to previous screen coCreate chapter ( 34)

cpSkip approx. 1 minute forward ( 34)

cqSkip the specified time/Jet rewind button (JET REW)( 34, 40) crShow on-screen menu ( 66)

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

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

AUDIO

STTL DISPLAY TIME SLIP

bn

JET REW

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Main unit

1	2	3	4 5 6	7
				guide
		HDD	DVD	referenceControl
		SD	VHS

8

9 bk bl

bm bn bo bp bq br bs

Opening the front panel

Press down on the part with your finger.

1Cassette eject ( 17)

2Cassette compartment ( 17)

3Open/close disc tray ( 17)

4Start recording/Specify a time to stop recording ( 20) 5Stop ( 19)

6Start play ( 19)

7Disc tray ( 17)

8Standby/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.

9Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. ( 28) bkRemote control signal sensor

blDisplay ( below)

bmHDD/DVD/SD/VHS drive indicator ( 19)

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

bnDRIVE SELECT ( 19, 20)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. boChannel select ( 18)

bpConnection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( 28) bqSD card slot ( 17)

brUSB port ( 17)

bsOne Touch Copying operation ( 56, 57)

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

The unit’s display

1(for VHS) 2

3 4 5 6 1 (for HDD/DVD)

	7 8(for VHS)	8(for HDD/DVD) 9 bk
1Timer recording indicator (z) ( 21)		4Copying indicator
On:		5Digital broadcast indicator
When a timer recording programme is registered and a		Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide
recordable disc or video cassette is inserted		data.
Flashes:		6Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator ( 27)
When the unit cannot record a timer recording programme		7Tape indicator
(e.g., there is no disc or video cassette, etc.)		8Operation status
2Recording mode indicator ( 24)		9Disc indicator
3Main display		bkSD card slot indicator
yCurrent time
yDisc recording and play counter
yVHS recording and play counter
yMiscellaneous messages, etc.

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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

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

yYou can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 97).

Required setting “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu ( 76)

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

ySelect the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer.

yRefer 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 Start” function does not work.

A Connecting a television

	RF coaxial cable	1	To the aerial
This unit’s rear panel	(included)
			Aerial cable

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

Cooling fan

4

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y	PB	PR
		S VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L		VIDEO	AV 2 (EXT)
		OUT

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

Television’s rear panel

	RF
	IN
	RF
	OUT
AV 1 (TV)
3	Fully wired	2
	21-pin Scart
	cable
AV	VHF/UHF
	RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

BConnecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder*

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

	RF coaxial cable	1	To the aerial
This unit’s rear panel	(included)
			Aerial cable
AV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		RF
Y PB PR		IN

				S VIDEO
							RF
			OPTICAL				OUT
AC IN			DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	R-AUDIO-L VIDEO	AV 2 (EXT)	AV 1 (TV)
			(PCM/BITSTREAM)	OUT
	Cooling fan	Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable						RF coaxial cable
5			4			3		(included)
	AC mains lead
	(included)						Fully wired 21-pin
	Connect only			Connecting a			Scart cable	2
	after all other
				terminal other than
	connections are
				the 21-pin Scart
	complete.
				terminal ( 11, 82)
To household mains			Digital satellite receiver or				VHF/UHF
socket		AV				AV	RF IN	Television’s rear panel
			analogue decoder’s* rear panel
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

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Required setting

“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection

( For Italy, Spain and Switzerland )” settings in the Setup menu ( 76)

	Connect the unit directly to the television	DO NOT
	If you connect the unit through an AV selector	Television
	or video cassette recorder to the television,
	video signal will be affected by copyright	K
	protection systems and the picture may not be	VCR
	shown correctly.	K
		This unit

yWhen 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.

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 page 10.

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

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

yThis 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.

yVideo 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.

yPlease use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

yWhen 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)]

yNon-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

yIt 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	AV

HDMI cable

Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

AV OUT

HDMI AV OUT

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

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

yDownload from the TV ( 44)

yDirect TV Recording ( 44)

yWatching pictures from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder*

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

		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	Y	PB	PR
			S VIDEO
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	R-AUDIO-L		VIDEO	AV 2 (EXT)
(PCM/BITSTREAM)			OUT

Fully wired 21-pin

Scart cable

AV

RF
IN	Required setting

	RF	ySet “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and
		Optical” ( 75).
	OUT
	AV 1 (TV)	(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)
	This unit’s rear panel

Digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder’s* rear panel

Note

yIf 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.)

yYou 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.

STEP 1 Connection

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

DVD/VHS

^ DVD/VHS					TV
	DRIVE					CH	VOL
	SELECT				AV
						TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
Numbered	1				2	3 +
							CH
	4				5	6 −
buttons
	7				8	9 ShowView
	DELETE				0	INPUT	PROG/CHECK
						SELECT
	RESET					SLOW/SEARCH
	SKIP/INDEX					REW	FF
	STOP					PAUSE	PLAY
	STATUS						EXIT	EXIT
					GUIDE
				R			F
		T	O				U
							N
							C
	A						T	FUNCTION
	IG						I
	V						O
	A
	N						N
	T					OK	M	MENU
	C
	E
	R						E
	I						N
	D
e, r, w, q							U
	OPTION						RETURN

OK	RETURN
	CREATE
	CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP

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

2 Press [^ DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on.

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

yCountry setting screen appears on the television.

Country

France

España

Italia

Schweiz

Suisse

Svizzera

SELECT

OK

RETURN

RETURN: leave OK: access

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.

1Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2Press [e, r] to select “Weit. Funktionen” and press [OK]. 3Press [e, r] to select “Setup” and press [OK].

4Press [e, r] to select “Display” and press [q].

5Press [e, r] to select “Sprachauswahl” and press [OK]. 6Press [e, r] to select “English” and press [OK].

7Press [EXIT].

yDVB 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.

DVB Auto-Setup

Bitte warten! Kan 5
Prog.	Kanal	Sender Name		Net ID		TS ID	Qualität
1	352	ABC		12302		12289	9
2	354	ABC 2		12302		12289	9

RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

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

Sendersuchlauf

Kan 4

Suche analoge Sender, bitte warten.

RETURN: Abbrechen

RETURN

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yWhen the channel could not be received properly, adjust 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.

yIf 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

16:9

4:3-TV

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

SELECT

OK

RETURN

y16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

yPan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television,

side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture ( 96).

yLetterbox:

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

3 Press [e, r] to select the TV aspect and press [OK].

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

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

(For information about GUIDE Plus+ system 21)

4 Press [w, q] to select “Ja” and press [OK]

Post Code

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

CHANGE

	OK		Number
		0	9
	RETURN

5 Press the numbered buttons or

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

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

6 When the download has finished

Press [OK].

Set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

■ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually ( 77).

■To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly ( 71, 72)

■To restart set up ( 71)

Note

yWhen this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes while the screen is being displayed, the screen saver is displayed. To return to the previous screen, press [OK].

12

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Data that can

Play on

Recording 16:9

Recording both M 1

Copy-once

Logo

be recorded

Rewritable

other

and M 2 for bilingual

recording

Standard symbol

aspect picture*2

and played

players*1

broadcasts*2

(CPRM)

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Video

–

Still picture

{

–

{

{

{

HDD

Music

DVD-RAM

Video

{

{

{

{

{

CPRM ( 96)

RAM

Still picture

compatible discs

only

DVD-R

–*3

-R

before finalisation

Video

–

{

{

–

(Either one)

after finalisation

DVD-V

DVD-R DL*4

–*3

-R DL

before finalisation

Video

–

{

{

–

(Either one)

after finalisation

DVD-V

DVD-RW

–*3

-RW(V)

before finalisation

Video

{

{

{

–

(Either one)

after finalisation

DVD-V

+R

–*3

+R

before finalisation

–

Video

–

{

– (4:3 aspect)

–

(Either one)

after finalisation

DVD-V

+R DL*4

–*3

+R DL

before finalisation

–

Video

–

{

– (4:3 aspect)

–

(Either one)

after finalisation

DVD-V

+RW

–

Video

{

{

– (4:3 aspect)

–*3

–

+RW

(Either one)

yThe explanations concerning discs are indicated by

, and those concerning video cassettes are indicated by

.

DVD

VHS

*1

-R

-R DL

-RW(V)

+R

+R DL

Note

Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 70).

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

RAM

can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and

secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM.

DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to

-R

-R DL

-RW(V)

+R

,

or

can be played back only on equipment

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

-R DL

+R DL

+RW

+R DL

+RW

compatible with these discs.

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

*2 For further information ( 23, Important notes for recording)

another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However,

*3 The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( 74) is

discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

recorded.

yThis unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have

*4

-R DL

+R DL

You cannot directly record to these discs ( right).

PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can

y

To use a new disc, formatting is

be recorded onto the HDD.)

RAM

-RW(V)

+R

+R DL

+RW

necessary ( 69).

yYou may not be able to record depending on the condition of the

y

+RW

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

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

you create top menu ( 70).

recording.

yUse of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL

recording modes, see “HDD and DVD recording modes and

disc on this unit.

approximate recording times” ( 24).

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

yFormatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

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

you from playing or recording certain discs.

+R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

yPlease see specifications ( 95) for compatible disc versions and

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

recording speeds.

single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is

■ Recording format

not enough space on the first layer to record a programme, the

This unit records video in the following formats.

remainder is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title

DVD Video Recording format

recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between

HDD

RAM

layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme.

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit

However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit

television broadcasts and so on.

is switching layers.

yYou can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.

yThe broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be

When switching layers:

recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Video and audio may momentarily cut

DVD-Video format

-R

-R DL

-RW(V)

This recording method is the same as commercially available

Second recordable layer

DVD-Video.

yThe broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

The available

recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.

space

yAfter finalising the disc, you can play the disc on DVD players and

First recordable layer

other equipment.

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

+R

+R DL

+RW

Title 1

Title 2

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.

(Inner section Playback direction (Outer section of

yThe broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be

of the disc)

the disc)

recorded.

yAfter finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the

DVD-R DL

disc on DVD players and other equipment.

+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

Standard

Uses

symbol

High quality movie and music discs

DVD-Video

DVD-V

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder

DVD-RW (DVD

yYou can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

Video

-RW(VR)

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

Recording

format.

format)

yIt may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for

recording.

yDVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX

DVD-R

DivX, MP3,

yDVD-R and DVD-R DL with music recorded in MP3

DVD-R DL

JPEG

yDVD-R and DVD-R DL with still pictures recorded in JPEG

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

CD

CD

–

DivX, MP3,

yCD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX

JPEG

yCD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3

yCD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG

Video CD

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

VCD

SVCD

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

yThe 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.

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

Discs that cannot be played

y2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

y3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

yDVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalised ( 96)

yDiscs recorded with AVCHD format.

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

yDVD-Audio

yBlu-ray, HD DVD

yDVD-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	Disc/Titles	Yes/No
		recorded on HDD
	Multi-system TV	PAL	{
		NTSC	{
	PAL TV	PAL	{
		NTSC	{*1 (PAL60)
	NTSC TV	PAL	–
		NTSC	{*2

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

*2 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” ( 75).

yWhen playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) ( 75).

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USB memory and card information

USB memories you can use on this unit

Compatible USB memories

Format

Indicated in these instructions by

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

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

yUSB memories of up to 128 GB can be used.

yUSB memories that support bulk only transfer. CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

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

yMTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.

yA multi-port USB card reader is not supported.

FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

yUDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported.

yDepending on the sector size, some files may not work.

yOnly the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.

USB

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

	File format	DivX	MP3	Still pictures (JPEG)
	Playing	{	{	{
	Copying to HDD	–	{	{
		You can play DivX files recorded	You can play and copy to HDD	You can play and copy to HDD or
	Instructions	with a computer onto the USB	MP3 files recorded with a	DVD-RAM still pictures recorded
		memory ( 36).	computer onto the USB memory	with a computer onto the USB
			( 37, 64).	memory ( 38, 62).

yDespite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit.

yIf 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

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

Cards you can use on this unit

Type

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions

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

* Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

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

SD

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.

yYou can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. ( 38, 62).

ySD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM ( 61).

ySD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information

Suitable SD cards

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

yUseable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

yPlease confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

yIf 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).

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

ySDHC 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.

yWe recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

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

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

Structure of folders

¼¼¼: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

DCIM

XXXXX

(Picture folder)

XXXX.JPG

Any folder with JPEG files e.g.,

001

P0000001.JPG

P0000002.JPG

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

SD_VIDEO

PRG (MPEG2 folder)

MOV.MOD

MOV.MOI

PRG.PGI

MGR_INFO

(MPEG2 information folder)

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Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)

DivX

Playable	-R		-R DL		CD		USB
media
File format	DivX
	yFiles must have the
	extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,
	“.AVI” or “.avi”.
Number of	Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders
folders	(including the root folder)
Number of	Maximum number of files recognizable*1: 200 files
files
Support	Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
version	with standard playback of DivX media files.
	Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
	Video

–Number of stream: Up to 1

–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50

–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576

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

–Number of stream: Up to 8

–Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3

–Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.

MP3

Playable

HDD

-R

-R DL

CD

USB

media

File format

MP3

yFiles must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

Number of

Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable:

folders

300 folders (groups)

(groups)

(including the root folder)

Number of

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable*1:

files

3000 files (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

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

Still pictures (JPEG*2)

Playable

HDD

RAM

-R

-R DL

CD

USB

SD

media

File format

File format: JPEG

yFiles must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Number of

Between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096

pixels

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Number of

Maximum number of folders

-R

-R DL

CD

USB

folders*3

recognizable: 300 folders

HDD

RAM

SD

This unit can handle a maximum of

300 folders.

Number of

Maximum number of files

-R

-R DL

CD

USB

files*3

recognizable*1: 3000 files

HDD

RAM

SD

This unit can handle a maximum of

3000 files.

MOTION

not supported

JPEG

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

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

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

-R -R DL CD

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

yThis unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

yOperation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.

yEnglish alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

yThe display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.

yDepending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them.

yThis unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

yDepending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.

HDD RAM SD

yCompatible formats: DCF*4 compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.)

*4 Design rule for Camera File system: unified 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

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in		Root
the order you want to play						001 (folder = group)
them.						001track.mp3 (file = track)
						002track.mp3
						003track.mp3
					002
			003						001track.mp3
									002track.mp3
									003track.mp3
									004track.mp3
						001track.mp3
						002track.mp3
						003track.mp3
	Order of play

Structures of still picture folders

-R -R DL CD USB

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

Root

P0000001.jpg

P0000002.jpg

002

						P0000003.jpg
						P0000004.jpg
						P0000005.jpg
				003
									P0000006.jpg
									P0000007.jpg
									P0000008.jpg
									P0000009.jpg
			004
Order of
						P0000010.jpg
play						P0000011.jpg
						P0000012.jpg

RAM

The following

can be displayed on this unit.

¼¼¼: Numbers

XXX: Letters

*1 Still pictures on the root

Root

1

folder can also be

XXXX

.JPG

displayed.

JPEG

DCIM

*2 Folders can be created on

other equipment. However,

XXXXX

these folders cannot be

selected as a copying

XXXX

.JPG

destination.

yIf a folder name or file name

2

has been input using other

DCIM

XXXXX

equipment, the name may

not be displayed properly or

XXXX

.JPG

you may not be able to play

or edit the data.

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Inserting discs

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

	■ Cartridge disc
Insert label-up.	Insert label-up with the
	arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

Note

yWhen using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.

yRAM 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.

yRAM When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the protect position ( 68), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

2Press [; 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

yIf the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

yIf you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

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

yPress [; EJECT] on the main unit.

From remote control

yPress [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	Removing the USB memory
yBefore inserting any USB memory to this	yComplete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory
unit, ensure that the data stored therein has	straight out.
been backed up.	yIf a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may
yCheck the orientation of the USB connector	be damaged.
and insert it straight in.

yInsert 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).

Inserting, removing the SD card

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

yInserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

Inserting the card
Press on the centre of the	If you are using a
card until it clicks into	miniSD card or a
place.	microSD card, insert
	it into the adaptor
	that comes with the
	card.
	Insert and remove
	this adaptor from the
	unit.

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

Automatic drive select function

Removing the card

	e.g.,	1Press on the centre of the card.
	miniSD
		2Pull it straight out.
	ADAPTER

yIf 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).

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

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

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Press [DISPLAY].

Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

2				3
For Germany			2	DVD/VHS				TV
										VOL
			3	DRIVE					CH
				SELECT				AV
									TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
		Numbered		1				2	3 +
										CH
				4				5	6 −
		buttons
				7				8	9 ShowView
				DELETE				0	INPUT	PROG/CHECK
									SELECT
				RESET					SLOW/SEARCH
				SKIP/INDEX					REW	FF
				STOP				PAUSE		PLAY
		STATUS		STATUS						EXIT
								GUIDE
							R			F
					T	O				U
										N
										C
				A						T
				IG						I
				V						O
				A
				N						N
				T				OK		M
				C
				E
				R						E
				I						N
				D
		e, r, w, q								U
				OPTION						RETURN
			OK
									CREATE
		DISPLAY							CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
				REC				REC MODE	EXT LINK	DIRECT TV REC
For Italy, Spain and Switzerland				AUDIO				F Rec	DISPLAY TIME SLIP
DISPLAY										JET REW
	STTL
AUDIO		DISPLAY	TIME SLIP
			JET REW

Select the channel

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

2 Press [^ DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on.

3 Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel.

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

“D” means digital broadcasts.

yYou 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

ySubtitle is available in Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

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

Press [STTL ].

yPress again to hide the subtitle.

yProgrammes 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.

ySubtitle is available in Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

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2 Press [e, r] to select the “Sound” menu or “Other” menu and press [q].

3 Press [e, r] to select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press [q].

e.g., DVB Multi Audio

	Disc	DVB Multi Audio	English
	Play
		V.S.S.	Off
	Picture
		Dialogue Enhancer	Off
	Sound

Other

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

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.

Programme name and Broadcast time

Channel and

Signal Quality

Station Name

( below)

Profile

352

ABC2

No Signal

18:53

All Services

Change the profile

ABC News

Change Profile

19:00 - 19:30

NOW

info

( 71)

Encrypted

Multi Audio

Subtitle

Progress of the

Subtitle ( left)

current

Programme is broadcast in multi-channel

programme

sound ( left)

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 ] once or twice.

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

If “No Signal” is displayed:

yAdjust the position and direction of the aerial.

yCheck that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly broadcasting.

Note

yYou 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 confirmation message appears. If you select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts (All channel settings and all created profiles 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 Profile settings and all Timer Programmes.

Yes No

OK RETURN

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

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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

						2
							1	g 3
	DVD/VHS				TV
1	DRIVE					CH	VOL
	SELECT				AV
						TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
Numbered	1				2	3 +
							CH
	4				5	6 −
buttons
	7				8	9 ShowView
	DELETE				0	INPUT	PROG/CHECK
						SELECT
	RESET					SLOW/SEARCH
	SKIP/INDEX					REW	FF	3
g	STOP					PAUSE	PLAY
							EXIT
	STATUS
					GUIDE
			O	R			F
		T					U
							N
							C
	A						T
	IG						I
	V						O
	A
	N						N
	T					OK
e, r, w, q	C						M
	E
	R						E
	I						N
	D						U
OK	OPTION						RETURN
OPTION								RETURN
						CREATE
						CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC				REC MODE EXT LINK		DIRECT TV REC

Preparation

yTurn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

yTurn 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.

yPress the button again to close the tray.

3 Press [q] (PLAY).

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

Play starts from the most recently recorded title.

DVD-V VCD

Play starts from the point specified by the disc.

CD

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

Menu operation for other type of contents

yDivX ( 36)

yMP3 ( 37)

yStill pictures (JPEG) ( 38)

yMusic on HDD ( 42)

yMusic CD ( 42)

Note

yDuring 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.

yDepending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.

yThe 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.

yWhen 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].

ySome items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.

yIf 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]

yTo 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 finished 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 [q] (PLAY).

Note

yWhen the tape reaches its end, the unit automatically rewinds it to the beginning. This function does not work during timer recording, fast-forwarding and specified stop recording.

yJet Search, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes and for pause it will be cancelled after 5 minutes.

yWhen 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.

ySECAM recorded VHS tapes cannot be played on this unit.

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

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yRecording modes and approximate recording times ( 24)

Remaining time

yTo record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

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

Recording television programmes

Refer to “Important notes for recording” ( 23)

5 Press [* REC] to start recording.

and “Advanced recording” ( 24) for detail

information.

2

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or disc.

Data will not be overwritten.

yYou cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording.

yYou can record while the unit is in standby for timer

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

1 3 5 g

begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and

the timer recording will begin.

y HDD

RAM (Analogue broadcast only) When “Rec for High

DVD/VHS

TV

Speed Copy” is set to “Off” ( 73), you can change the

audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording.

1

DRIVE

CH

VOL

(Does not affect the recording of audio.)

SELECT

AV

y VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

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

Numbered

1

2

3 +

3

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

CH

This unit records in the normal VHS system.

4

5

6 −

buttons

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

8

9 ShowView

7

unit returns to stop.

DELETE

0

INPUT

PROG/CHECK

SELECT

To pause recording

RESET

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP/INDEX

REW

FF

h

Press [h].

Press again to restart recording.

g

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

You can also press [* REC] to restart.

STATUS

EXIT

(Title is not split into separate titles.)

5

REC

REC MODE EXT LINK

DIRECT TV REC

4

To stop recording

AUDIO

F Rec

DISPLAY TIME SLIP

Press [g].

AUDIO

yFrom the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

JET REW

HDD

RAM -R

-RW(V)

+R +RW VHS

y -R -RW(V)

+R +RW It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to

complete recording management information after recording

y RAM -RW(V)

+R +RW To use a new disc, formatting is necessary

finishes.

( 25).

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R

yWhen recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast

(recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary

that is not being received correctly, the digital channel information

to finalise them ( 70).

( 18) is also recorded.

y VHS It is not possible to record SECAM signal on a video

Preparation

cassette.

yTurn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit

y USB It is not possible to record on a USB memory.

the connections to this unit.

y SD It is not possible to record on a card.

yTurn on this unit.

1

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

When recording digital broadcast with

HDD, DVD or VHS drive.

subtitle or multiple audio

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

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

record with subtitle or selected audio.

ySubtitle is available in Italy, Spain and Switzerland only.

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

To record with subtitle

] to show the subtitle.

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

Before start recording, press [STTL

If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language

yPress the button again to close the tray.

( 18).

If you selected the VHS drive

ySubtitle cannot be switched after recording.

To record with the selected audio

Insert a video cassette with an intact

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

accidental erasure prevention tab.

To specify a time to stop recording—

3 Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel.

One Touch Recording

Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,

During recording

and then followed by analogue channels.

“D” means digital

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

time.

broadcasts.

yYou can specify up to 4 hours later.

To select with the numbered buttons:

yThe unit display changes as shown below.

OFF 0:30

OFF 1:00

OFF 1:30

OFF 2:00

e.g., 5:

[0] [0] [5]

Counter (cancel)

OFF 4:00

OFF 3:00

15: [0] [1] [5]

115: [1] [1] [5]

yThis does not work during timer recordings ( 21, 30) or while

y VHS The “DV” channel can be selected however it cannot

using Flexible Recording ( 26).

be recorded.

yThe unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

reached.

To cancel

recording mode.

Press [* REC] on the main unit several times until the counter

appears.

yThe time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording continues.

To stop recording

Press [g].

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Timer recording

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

DVD/VHS

^ DVD/VHS				TV
	DRIVE				CH	VOL
	SELECT			AV
					TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
	1			2	3 +
	4			5		CH
					6 −
	7			8	9 ShowView
	DELETE			0	INPUT	PROG/CHECK
					SELECT
	RESET				SLOW/SEARCH
	SKIP/INDEX				REW	FF
	STOP			PAUSE		PLAY
	STATUS					EXIT
1				GUIDE
			O R			N
						F
2, 3		T				U
						C
	A					T
	I					I
	IG
	V					O
	A
	N					N
	T			OK		M
	E
	C					E
	R
	D					N
						U
	OPTION					RETURN
					CREATE
					CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
	REC			REC MODE	EXT LINK	DIRECT TV REC
	AUDIO			F Rec	DISPLAY TIME SLIP

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

yYou 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

yTo use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

yYou cannot switch subtitles during timer recording.

Preparation

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

yIf recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording ( 13).

yMake 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

yThis service may not be available in some areas in the above countries.

yThere may be changes in the service areas.

yThis service is not available in Switzerland.

yVisit 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

yTV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly.

yIf the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data are not updated.

yTV Guide system of this unit does not support analogue broadcasts.

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

yGUIDE Plus+ system may not work properly if the wrong post code is entered.

1

Press [GUIDE].

When GUIDE Plus+

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 15.10.08

Wed 15. 10

All Types

All Services

system is available

12:53

7 ITV 1

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

19:00 20:00

recording

Time:

19:30

20:00

20:30

21:00

ABC 1

East

D.I.Y. SOS

Red Cap

ABC 2

Hot Wars

Holiday Program

Holiday ...

ITV 1

Emm...

Coronation Street

The Bill

CH 111

Scrapheap Car Show

Pepsi Chart Show

five

News

Sex and...

Terminator 2

ITV 2

Me out of here !

Pop Idol

News

S4C

Rugby

15 to 1

Scrapheap C...

+24 Hr

Prog. Type

Profile

programmes/Timer

S4C

Rugby

15 to 1

Scrapheap ...

SELECT

{OPTION: Select Advert

Page +

RETURN

info

Guide

Change Display Mode

Page –

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 15.10.08 12:53

When GUIDE Plus+

Wed 15. 10

All Types

All Services

system is not

19:00 20:00

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

available

7 ITV 1

Time:

19:30

20:00

20:30

21:00

21:30

ABC 1

East

D.I.Y. SOS

Red Cap

ABC 2

Hot Wars

Holiday Program

Holiday Progr

ITV 1

Emmerdale...

Coronation Street

The Bill

CH 111

Football and my life

Pepsi Chart Show

five

News

Sex and the City

Terminator 2

ITV 2

Me out of here !

Pop Idol

News

television

+24 Hr

Prog. Type

Profile

SELECT

Page +

RETURN

info

Guide

Change Display Mode

Page –

2

Press [e, r, w, q] to select the future

programme and press [OK].

Recording

yIf “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

VHS

2:33 SP

WED 15.10.08. 12:54:00

Name

Date

Start

Stop

Drive

Mode

1 ARD

21. 10.TUE

16:00

17:00

HDD

SP

All Services : ARD

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Programme Name

yConfirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using

3

[e, r, w, q] ( 30, right column, step 3).

Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is

displayed.

00

15:30

16:00

16:30

..

Abenteuer...

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Timer icon

“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

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

“Selection Screen” appears.

2Press [e, r] to select “Delete” and press [OK].

3Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. (“z” in the TV Guide disappears.)

Note

yThe 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.

yIf 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)

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Deleting titles

DVD/VHS

TV

	DRIVE					CH	VOL
DRIVE SELECT	SELECT				AV
						TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE
	1				2	3 +
	4				5		CH
						6 −
DELETE ¼	7				8	9 ShowView
	DELETE				0	SELECT	PROG/CHECK
						INPUT
u, i	RESET					SLOW/SEARCH		3
	SKIP/INDEX					REW	FF
	STOP					PAUSE	PLAY
	STATUS						EXIT	EXIT
					GUIDE
				R			U
		T	O				F
							N
							C
	A						T
	IG						I	1
	V						U
	D
	A						O
	N						N
	T					OK
	E						M
	C						E
	R
2, 3, 4, 5	I						N
	OPTION						RETURN

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP

“Red”

REC REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC

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

(You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

yA title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding.

yYou cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

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

yRAM Release protection ( 68, Setting the protection).

■ Available disc space after deleting

y HDD RAM The space deleted becomes available for recording.

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles.

	Title	Title	.....	Last title	Available disc
				recorded	space

y -RW(V) +RW Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does

Available disc space

not increase even after

increases after deleting.

deleting.

Title

Title

.....

Last title

Available disc

recorded

space

Later recorded

titles

Title

Deleted

.....

Last title

Available disc

recorded

space

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

y -R -R DL +R +R DL Available space does not increase even after the contents are deleted.

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [e, r] to select “Delete” and press [OK].

DELETE Navigator	Grouped Titles
HDD		VIDEO	PICTURE	MUSIC
10.10.	11.10.	2

	Previous	Page 02/02	Next
OK	OPTION	Select	Previous	Next
RETURN

HDD RAM When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

3 Press [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.

yPress [h] again to cancel.

To show other pages (Thumbnail Display only)

Press [u, i] to show other pages.

You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu.

yRefer to option menu operations for the “Title View” ( 46, step 4).

4 Press [OK].

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

The title is deleted.

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Important notes for recording

Selecting Audio for	Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast		Hello	Hola	Hallo
Recording	only):				Select the audio that you
	You can select the audio language when receiving audio in
	multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom				want to record in “DVB Multi
	of digital channel information display ( 18)].				Audio” in the on-screen menu
	However, audio cannot be switched after recording.				( 67).
	Bilingual broadcasts (Analogue broadcast only):	-R	-RW(V)	+R +RW

	HDD	RAM	VHS			Select the main or secondary audio before
	Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.					recording.
	You can change the audio during playback.					( 74, Bilingual Audio Selection)
	( 34, Changing audio during play)					M 1
	However in the following cases, select whether to record the
						Hello
	main or secondary audio:
	M 1		M 2	– Recording sound in LPCM ( 74,		The selected audio
	Hello		Hallo	Audio Mode for XP Recording)		only is recorded.
				– “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set
				to “On” (The default setting is “On”.
				73)
	If you record from external equipment
	– Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.
About the aspect	HDD	RAM (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”)				HDD RAM (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is
when recording a	-R -RW(V) VHS					set to “Off”)
programme	Recordings will be made using the “Aspect for Recording” in					The programme will be recorded in the original
	the Setup menu. (The default setting is “4:3” 73)					aspect.
	However, in the following case, programme will be recorded					+R +RW
	in 4:3.		Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR”			The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.
	y -R	-RW(V)
	(recordings 5 hours or longer) recording modes will be
	recorded in 4:3 aspect.
When you want to	-R -R DL -RW(V) +R			+R DL +RW
copy titles in high	Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.
speed mode from the	(The default setting is “On”. 73)
HDD to DVD-R, etc.	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.
	y +R	+R DL	+RW Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode
	y +R	+R DL	+RW Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect
	y -R	-R DL	-RW(V) Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode
When recording the	It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW
“One time only	or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM ( 96) compatible DVD-RAM.
recording”		RAM CPRM compatible discs only
broadcasts						-R -RW(V) +R +RW
		HDD
						({: Can do, –: Cannot do)

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.

yEven when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.

yYou cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.

Playing the disc on	-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
other DVD players	The disc must be finalised after recording or copying ( 70).
	It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them in the
	same way as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record.*
	* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.
	Record to DVD-R, etc.	Play on other DVD equipment
	Finalise
	+RW
	If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu ( 70).
Recording to	You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.
DVD-R DL and +R DL Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

Deleting titles/Important notes for recording

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+R DL

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		DVD-RAM		DVD-R
	HDD			DVD-RW	DVD-R DL*3	+R DL*3
		Single-sided	Double-sided*1	+R
	(250 GB)				(8.5 GB)	(8.5 GB)
		(4.7 GB)	(9.4 GB)	+RW
				(4.7 GB)
XP (High picture	55 hours	1 hour	2 hours	1 hour	1 hour 45 min.	1 hour 45 min.
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	441 hours	8 hours	16 hours	8 hours	14 hours 20 min.
recording mode)*4	(331 hours*2)	(6 hours*2)	(12 hours*2)	(6 hours*2)	(10 hours 45 min.*2)
FR (Flexible	441 hours	8 hours maximum	8 hours maximum	8 hours maximum	14 hours 20 min.	Approximately
Recording Mode)*4	maximum		for one side			9 hours with video
						quality equivalent
						to LP mode.

*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. *2 When “Recording time in EP mode” 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)”.

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

y 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

yYou 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)

yYou can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

+R +RW

yYou 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 fit 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”.

yWhen recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc.

yAll the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

VHS Recording Modes and Durations

	Recording Mode	Durations
	SP (Standard	You can record the length shown on the
	recording mode)	tape.
	LP (Long recording	2 times the length of SP mode.
		yLP cannot be selected when recording
	mode)	NTSC signals.
	EP (Extra long	3 times the length of SP mode.
	recording mode)
		Automatically switches the recording
	AUTO	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.

Note

yTo prevent recording errors:

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

yIf the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the tape for a long period, select “SP”.

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

yAUTO Mode

Timer recording

1st programme	2nd programme
(30 min)		(45 min)
30 min at SP	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).

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Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during recording.

When the format confirmation 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 confirmation 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 ?

Yes No

SELECT

OK RETURN

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents—Format” ( 69)

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

Finalise the disc so that it can be played on other DVD players.

Note: Recording or Editing is not possible after finalising. This may take up to min.

Press the REC button to start finalise.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.

The disc cannot be played on other

DVD players without finalising.

■ To finalise the disc

Press [* REC] on the main unit.

yYou cannot stop this process once you have started it.

yIf 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 finalising.

■ To open the tray without disc finalisation

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

Playing while you are recording

yYou 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

1Press [g].

2Press [w, q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].

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

yYou can also change the drive and play while recording. Press 1[DRIVE SELECT].

2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a title and press [OK].

yThere 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

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [g].

To stop timer recording

After play stops

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [g].

4Press [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).

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4 Press [w, q] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [e, r] to set the recording time.

yYou can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.

yYou cannot record more than 8 hours.

Cancel

Start

Flexible Rec

Record in FR mode.

Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min. Set rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum recording time

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

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

4.7GB DVD-RAM

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

4.7GB DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

ySelect the channel or the external input to record.

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

1 For Germany

While stopped

Press [F Rec].

( Go to step 4)

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [OK].

3 Press [e, r] to select “Flexible Rec” and press [OK].

4.7GB DVD-RAM

4.7GB DVD-RAM

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

first 60 minutes will fit on the disc and the 30 minute balance will not get recorded.

yAnother disc is necessary.

Advanced recording

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

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

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits 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

yWhen the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult

yWhen you want to record a long programme with the best picture quality possible

HDD

yWhen you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

yYou do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording mode when copying, to fit the disc space.

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

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

5 When you want to start recording

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

yRecording starts.

yAll 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			HDD
			REC 0:59
time of			1 DVB
recording			ABC1
			L R

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Make timer programming on the external equipment.

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

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

2

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

To stop recording

Press [g].

Note

yWhen this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the unit’s display), recording from television does not start.

yProgrammes 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

yConnect a digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder to this unit’s input terminals ( 10).

yWhen the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 75).

yThis unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

yPress [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 [* REC].

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [g].

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

yMake 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).

ySet “AV2 Input” to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu ( 76).

ySet “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup 1menu ( 76).

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.

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

Note

yThis function does not work when “TV System” is set to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 75).

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

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

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

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

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

yWhile the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, video picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting ( 76).

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

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

yWhile 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.).

yFor Italy, Spain and Switzerland When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Decoder”, EXT LINK is not available ( 76).

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Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.

Press [* REC].

Recording starts.

Recording to VHS

VHS

Perform step 1 ( above).

2 Press [q] (PLAY)

When you want to start recording

Start play on the other equipment.

Perform step 1 ( above).

2

3

Recording to HDD or DVD

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

Copying from a video cassette recorder

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

yTurn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

		DV IN
Yellow	White Red
		DV cable
S Video	Audio/Video	(IEEE 1394,
cable*	cable	4-pin)

Other video equipment

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

*The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

ySelect the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu ( 74).

yWhen recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

yWhen “Rec for High Speed Copy” ( 73) is set to “On” and you make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected in “Aspect for Recording” ( 73) of the Setup menu.

About the aspect when recording a programme ( 23)

Note

yIf it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the recording will start and the copying will stop.

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

Manual recording

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

Preparation

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

yPress [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

yWhen recording bilingual programmes ( 23, Important notes for recording)

yWhen the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 75). 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.)

yTo reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “Input NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu ( 66).

yCheck the time on the unit is correct.

1 While stopped

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

have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.

3 Press [h], then press [* REC].

Put the unit in recording standby mode.

4 Start play on the external device.

5 Press [h] at the point where you want to start recording.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [g].

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

yUsing Flexible Recording ( 26), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

Note

y VHS It is not possible to record SECAM signal on a video cassette.

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The following screen appears.

DV Auto Rec

Turn on the DV equipment, and pause play at the point you want recording to start.

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

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

HDD RAM When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.

Preparation

1Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal ( 28).

2Turn on the main unit.

yWhen the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, 1change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 75).

DV unit is connected.
Record from the DV unit?
Rec to HDD	Rec to DVD		Cancel
	SELECT
	OK	RETURN

yWhen the screen is not displayed After performing step 1

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [OK].

4 Press [e, r] to select “DV Auto Rec” and press [OK].Go to step 3 ( below).

2 Press [w, q] to select “Rec to HDD” or “Rec to DVD” and press [OK].

3 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

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

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV automatic recording.

To stop recording

Press [g].

Note

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

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

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

yThe DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

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

yThe date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will not be recorded.

yYou cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual recording ( 28).

Copying from a video cassette recorder

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Advanced timer recording

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings

3 Press [q] to move through the items and change the items with [e, r].

Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD

1:58 SP

can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines.

Recording

VHS

—:— —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

Note

Name

Date

Start

Stop

Drive

Mode

For Germany

The SHOWVIEW system is not supported for digital broadcasts.

1 ARD

14. 10.TUE 22:00 22:30

HDD

SP

ON

1

Press [ShowView].

All Services : ARD

Programme Name

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD 1:58 SP

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD

1:58 SP

Recording

VHS

—:— —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

Recording

VHS

—:— —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

Name

Date

Start

Stop

Drive

Mode

STTL

For Italy, Spain and

1 ARD

14. 10.TUE

22:00 22:30

HDD

SP

OFF

Switzerland

Input ShowView Number 0-9, and press OK.

All Services : ARD

Programme Name

yWhen “Name” is selected, you can press the “Blue” button

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

to change the profile [e.g., TV, Radio, Edit Profiles screen

( 71)] and then press [e, r] to select the channel you

the SHOWVIEW number.

want to record.

Press [w] to move back to correct a digit.

yPress and hold [e, r] to alter the Start (Start time) and

3

Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.

Press [OK].

yYou can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station

Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD 1:58 SP

the numbered buttons.

Recording

VHS

—:— —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

yDate

Name

Date

Start

Stop

Drive Mode

Date:

Current date up to one month later

1 ARD

14. 10.TUE 16:00

17:00

HDD

SP

K L

minus one day

Daily timer:

SUN-SATJMON-SATJMON-FRI

All Services : ARD

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Programme Name

K L

yConfirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV

Weekly timer:

SUNJ---JSAT

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using

Titles recorded using the same daily or weekly timer are

[e, r, w, q] ( right column, step 3).

bundled and displayed as a “group” in the Direct Navigator

yWhen “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set

screen ( 35) except when using Auto Renewal Recording.

timer recording. Press [e, r] to select desired programme

yYou can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording

position. After you have entered the information of a TV

drive.

station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.

4

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough

Press [OK].

remaining space, recording automatically switches to the

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is

“HDD” ( 31, Relief Recording).

yYou can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

displayed.

mode.

No.

Name

y

HDD

RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) ( 31)

ON'OFF

Timer icon

01

ARD

yProgramme Name

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

( 52, Entering text)

ySTTL (Subtitles) (Digital broadcast only)

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording

ON'OFF

standby has been activated.

When the “Name” column is set in AV1, AV2 or AV3, On/Off

setting is unavailable.

TUE 14.10.08. 12:56:00

Stop

Drive

Mode

Drive

You can also press [STTL

] to switch “STTL” setting.

space

Check to make sure “OK” is

When there are multiple languages, select the subtitle

20:00

HDD

SP

OK

displayed ( 32).

4

( 72, DVB Preferred Language).

Programme

Press [OK].

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is

Press [^ DVD/VHS] to turn the unit off.

displayed.

Manually programming timer

No.

Name

recordings

Timer icon

01

ARD

1

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD 1:58 SP

“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording

Recording

VHS

—:— —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00

No. Name

Date

Start Stop

Drive Mode

Drive

standby has been activated.

space

For Germany

New Timer Programme

: — —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:56:00

Drive

Stop

Drive

Mode

space

20:00

HDD

SP

OK

Check to make sure “OK” is

Timer

Remain

HDD

30:24 SP

DVD 1:58 SP

Recording

VHS

—:— —

TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00

Programme

displayed ( 32).

Start Stop

Drive

No. Name

Date

Drive Mode STTL space

New Timer Programme

For Italy, Spain and Switzerland

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.

Press [^ DVD/VHS] to turn the unit off.

2 Press [e, r] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [OK].

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