Panasonic DMREX99V Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX99VEB

S VIDEO

/MONO

IN 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

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.

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DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.

Notice for DVB functions

This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or encrypted channels unless connected to an external source capable of receiving Pay TV or encrypted channels. This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

Region number supported by this unit

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

≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Features

Getting started

Convenient Functions!

Linked operations with the TV

You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. ≥ Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

DIGA

VIERA

”/Q Link) (> 48)

VIERA remote control

Pause the TV programme you are watching

≥ Pause Live TV (> 47)

Easy access to various functions

You can access the main function quickly and easily from FUNCTION MENU. ≥ FUNCTION MENU Display (> 47)

Select

10/10

RETURN

OPTION

a function and an item.

You can access selected function easily.

VIDEO

11/10

DolphinsChantal Show

Select

Info

Page 02/02

PICTURE

MUSIC

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

Remain

30:00 SP

Video

Picture Music

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others Drive Select

FREEVIEW+TM functions

≥ Guide Link (> 23) ≥ Series recording (> 36) ≥ Split Programme (> 23)

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

You can set the Timer Recordings on Digital STB/ Digital Satellite Receiver when it is connected to this unit with Scart cable. ≥ Ext Link (> 30)

High Quality Picture

HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour)

≥ Connection with HDMI terminal (> 12) ≥ Deep Colour (> 104)

Digital Switchover

Easy to Find and Select!

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles screen

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles

HDD

10/10

11/10

DolphinsChantal Show

OPTION

RETURN

Page 02/02

Select

Info

VIDEO

PICTURE

MUSIC

Grouped title

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you are missing any channels, it may be that they are not available in your area, or that your aerial needs upgrading. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts some Digital TV programmes will be missing. You will need to retune your DVD Recorder each time this happens to recover your digital programmes.

To retune your DVD Recorder ¼ “DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality” in the Setup menu (> 79)

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.)

∏ 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000469) ∏ 1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)

≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with

other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

∏ 2 Batteries for remote control

(R6 Size)

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk

≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease

and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m (Excluding public holidays).

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13- AMPERE SOCKET.

∏ 1 RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00001)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.pas-europe.com

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided

directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide

range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Safety Precautions

DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license.

Table of Contents

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.

Vol tage

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.

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.

The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required. The FREEVIEW, FREEVIEW+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Services LTD. DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008.

Getting started

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sales and Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Disc and Card Care

. . . . . . 6

Remote Control Information/Unit Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Quick Start Guide

Location of Parts/Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Unit’s Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting to a Television only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television

and a Digital Satellite Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting AC mains lead (included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) Cable (not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the Channels and Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HDD and Disc Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Play-only Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Discs that Cannot be Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

connected TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB Memory and Card Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Operations

Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Watching Digital Satellite Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs . . . . . 20

Menu Screens on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing a Video Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording Television Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

One Touch Copy (VHS J HDD or DVD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Deleting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DELETE Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deleting Titles During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced Features

Notes for Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording Modes and Durations (HDD, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording Modes and Durations (VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

When the format confirmation screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . . 28

When removing a Recorded or Copied Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Specifying the Recording Time— One Touch Recording . . . . . 28

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Manual Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . 30

Recording from an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Advanced Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Manual timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle . . . . 32

To cancel a timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears . . . . . . . 33

Check, Change, Delete Programmes, or Resolve Overlapping

To deactivate timer programme

(e.g. to interrupt a daily or weekly timer programming) . . . . . 33

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

GUIDE Plus+ system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the GUIDE Plus+ list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

View advertisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Series recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type

or category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for the programme from the GUIDE Plus+ list . . . . . 37

. . . . . 33

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Advanced HDD and Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting Titles to Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Quick View (Play k 1.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Direct Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Slow-motion Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Frame-by-Frame Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Create Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Advanced Video Cassette Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fast-forward/Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Slow-motion Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cue/Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Jet Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Jet Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

VHS Index Search System (VISS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the Playback Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing Audio during Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

On-screen Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG). . . . . . 42

Showing the menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing DivX video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Start Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

To play music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

To play music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

FUNCTION MENU Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI

ControlTM”/Q Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Digital Channel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

New Channel Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Advanced Editing

Titles—Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Accessing the Title View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Title Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Chapters—Creating, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Accessing the Chapter View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chapter Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) . . . . . . . . . 55

Accessing the Playlist (Video) View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Creating Playlists (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing Playlists (Video)/Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Still Pictures and Music—Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture View. . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Album (still picture)/Picture Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Accessing the Album and Track View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Album and Track Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator . . . 59

Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Picture) . . . . . . . . 60

Accessing the Playlist (Picture) View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating Playlists (Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing Playlists (Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Editing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Copying Titles or Playlists (Video). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Copying using the copying list

—Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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

format), +R and +R DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Copying a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Copying Video (MPEG2) from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) from a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Copying new still pictures on the SD card or USB memory

—Copy New Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Copying still pictures on the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

About the Gracenote® Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Copying music from a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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

DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

To update Gracenote

Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting Menus

Setting On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Accessing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

HDD, DVD and Card Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Accessing the Management Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Accessing the Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Playback/Recording and Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sound and Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

VHS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Other Settings

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV. . . . . . . . . 85

Reference

Additional Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and a Video

Cassette Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Connecting to a Television with Audio/Video Cable

(not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Adding an Amplifer or Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Media Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Inserting Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Inserting/Removing the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Inserting/Removing the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Inserting a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Video Cassette Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

DVB-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

On the Unit’s Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

To Reset This Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

General Issues:Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

General Issues:Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

General Issues:Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

General Issues:GUIDE Plus+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

General Issues:DVB-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

General Issues:VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

General Issues:USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Playback Issues:Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Playback Issues:Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Playback Issues:Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Playback Issues:Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Playback Issues:Still Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Playback Issues:VHS Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Playback Issues:VHS Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Playback Issues:VHS Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Recording Issues:Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/

External input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Recording Issues:VHS Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Recording Issues:Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Editing Issues: HDD & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Editing Issues: Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover

P8 – 14

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Disc and Card Care

HDD 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 a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

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

∫ Setup precautions

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

the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that generates

heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation does not

occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

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

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

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

In the above situation, to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

without turning the unit on

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

, let the unit adjust

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

Please be aware that the performance of the optical pick-up assemby may be adversely affected if the unit is exposed to nicotine smoke. If replacement is required due to this reason it will not be covered within the terms of warranty.

∫ While operating

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

become damaged.)

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

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

∫ When moving the unit

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

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

∫ HDD recording time remaining

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

∫ 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).

Disc and Card Care

When using DVD-RAM or DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. Cartridge discs cannot be used.

Holding a disc or card

Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the metal part) of SD cards.

Cleaning discs or cards

Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the edge of the disc. Return discs and SD cards to their cases when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.

Storing discs and cards

≥Do not place or store discs and cards in the following locations:

– Direct sunlight – Very dusty or humid areas – Near a heat source – Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation

can occur)

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

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

Discs to avoid

≥Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape ≥Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing

improper operation or damage to the unit

≥Cracked discs ≥Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such

as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that were previously labeled or re-labeled)

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Remote Control Information/Unit Care

R6/LR6, AA

Remote control signal sensor

≥

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

≥The unit should not be installed or

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

≥Do not place any heavy objects

on top of the unit.

≥The unit should not be mounted in

a vertical position. It’s designed to operate in the horizontal position.

DO NOT

This unit

Remote Control Information

About batteries

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

Using the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

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

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

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

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

Unit Care

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

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

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

that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner (not 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 ≥This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g.

not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice.

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. For choosing the head-cleaning cassette best suited to this unit, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice. If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

The distance and angles are an approximate.

Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

Cautions about condensation

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

≥The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room. ≥The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-

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

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

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

≥

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

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

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

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and cassette compartment are empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc, the video cassette and the unit.

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Location of Parts/Controls

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control



DRIVE

SELECT

DELETE

RESET

SKIP/INDEX REW

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

TEXT

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

MANUAL SKIP

-10s

EXT LINK

REC MODE

STTL DISPLAY

PROG/CHECK

CHAPTER

PLAY

EXIT

RETURN

+60s

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

JET REW

1 Turn the unit on or off ......................................................... (> 13)

2 Select drive [HDD, DVD, SD or VHS] ............... (> 20, 21, 22, 44)

3 Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers..................................................................... (> 13)

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,

still pictures or music/Reset the tape counter.... (> 25, 33, 41, 59)

5 Basic operations for recording and play

[PAUSE LIVE TV] Pause the TV programme you are watching (> 47)

6 Show the digital channel information

/Programme information within GUIDE Plus+ screen/Show status

messages/Show Properties screen............. (> 35, 41, 50, 51, 52)

7 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR ......................................... (> 38, 42)

8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame...................................... (> 13, 39)

9 Show OPTION menu

– for accessing Slideshow or Standby Settings, etc. – for playing or editing titles and still pictures, etc. (> 38) – for showing advertisements (> 35) – for searching for programmes (> 37) – for showing Audio Description screen (> 50) – for viewing the Top Menu of DVD-Video (> 20)

: Use Colour buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) according to on-

screen instructions.

– for switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (> 38, 44, 46) – for switching VIDEO/Playlists (> 66) – for switching PICTURE/Playlists (> 60) – for GUIDE Plus+ operations (> 35) – for deactivating timer programme (> 33) – for showing the Series Information screen (> 36) – for selecting programme category (> 36, 50) – for editing Favourites (> 78)

; Recording function

[¥ REC]: Start recording .............................................................................. (> 22)

[REC MODE]: Change recording mode ........................................................ (> 22)

[EXT LINK]: Linked timer recordings with external equipment...................... (> 30)

[¥ DIRECT TV REC]: Direct TV Recording ................................................. (> 28)

< DVB function

[TEXT ]: Show Digital Teletext service..................................................... (> 50)

[STTL ]: Show subtitles............................................................................ (> 50)

= Transmission window

> TV operations..................................................................... (> 85)

Channel select/Change pages in the GUIDE Plus+ list

/TRACKING/V-LOCK......................................... (> 19, 22, 35, 41)

@ Show timer recording list..................................................... (> 32)

A Input select (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3) ........................ (> 19, 30, 31)

B Create chapters................................................................... (> 39)

C Exit the menu screen

D Show the GUIDE Plus+ screen ............................... (> 19, 23, 35)

E Show FUNCTION MENU .................................................... (> 47)

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

F Return to previous screen

G Skip approx. +60s ............................................................. (> 39)

H Skip approx. -10s .............................................................. (> 39)

I Skip the specified time

/Jet rewind button (JET REW) ....................................... (> 39, 40)

Show menu for disc playback etc./Change DVB multi audio

........ (> 74)

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The Unit’s Display

COPYING

COPYING COPYING

VHS

DVD

VHS

HDD

Opening the front panel Press down on the

part with your finger.

The unit‘s display

Remote Control signal sensor (> 7)

Cassette compartment

Disc Tray











1 Timer recording indicator .......................... (> 23)

On:

When a timer recording programme is registered and a record able disc or video cassette is inserted.

Flashes:

When the unit cannot record a timer recording programme (e.g., there is no disc or video cassette, etc.).

2 Recording mode indicator 3 Main display section

Current time/playback counter, various messages

4 Copying indicator

Main Unit



EJECT

L/MONO

AUDIO

AV3 IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO















5 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

6 Linked timer recordings with external

equipment indicator.................................... (> 30)

7 Tape indicator 8 Recording/Playback indicator 9 Remote control visual feedback

This flashes when it is operated by the remote control.

: Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.

; SD card slot indicator





OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVESELECT

DVD

VHS



REC

SD CARD

VHS

COPYING

HDD

DVD

STEP 1





1 Cassette eject button................................. (> 89)

2 Disc tray open/close button ...................... (> 20)

3 Start recording button ............................... (> 22)

4 Stop button ......................................... (> 20, 22)

5 Play/a1.3 button....................................... (> 20)

Standby/on switch (Í/I) ..................... (> 13)

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.

Rear Panel

Model No.

DMR-EX99V

VR7AA01002 R

SER NO.

AC IN

  

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)













7 AV3 input terminals.................................... (> 31)

8 DVD/VHS drive indicator ........................... (> 20)

≥Lights when the DVD or VHS drive is selected. ≥There is no drive indicator for HDD or SD drive.

9 DRIVE SELECT button.................. (> 20, 22, 42)

≥Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

: Channel Select button ........................ (> 19, 22)

; SD card slot............................................... (> 89)

< USB port................................................... (> 89)

= One Touch Copying operation button ........ (> 24)

≥From VHS to HDD or DVD

RF IN

R-AUDIO



-L

VIDEO

OUT

AV2 (EXT) AV1 (TV)

OUT

 



1 AC IN~ = Power supply ............................ (> 11 )

Connection for the AC mains lead

2 Serial number 3 Cooling fan

4 HDMI AV OUT terminal....................... (> 12, 88)

Digital audio and video output terminal

5 Digital audio output terminal ...................... (> 87)

6 AUDIO/VIDEO output terminals ............... (> 87)

7 AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal.......... (> 11, 86)

Connection of an external unit

8 AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal ..... (> 10, 11, 86)

TV set connection

9 Aerial output terminal.................... (> 10, 11, 86)

: Aerial input terminal ...................... (> 10, 11, 86)

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Basic Connection

You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection > 12

Use of the RF coaxial cable

≥ Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. ≥ Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

– You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (> 48). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to ”RGB 1” or “RGB 2” (> 82) Make “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (> 82)

≥ Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating

instructions. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3.

Connecting to a Television only

This unit

HDMI cable

HDMI

AV OUT

HDMI IN

AV1

(TV)

RF IN

RF OUT

The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit. The unit must be connected using another method, e.g. 21-pin Scart cable to show pictures from the unit on the television set.

1 Aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the unit. 2 RF coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV. 3 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV” on the TV.

To t h e aerial

21-pin Scart terminal

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

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Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Digital Satellite

You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection > 12

To household mains socket

Receiver

Digital satellite antenna

To t h e aerial

STEP 2

Digital satellite receiver

DISH

HDMI OUT

AV/ TV

HDMI

AV O U T

AV2 (EXT)

INPUT

AV/ VCR

AV1 (TV)

RF IN

RF OUT

This unit

RF IN

RF OUT

HDMI IN

RF IN/

AERIAL

The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit. The unit must be connected using another method, e.g. 21-pin Scart cable to show pictures from the unit on the television set.

HDMI cable

1 Aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the digital satellite receiver. 2 RF coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the digital satellite receiver to the “RF IN” on the unit. 3 RF coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV. 4 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV/VC R ” on the digital satellite receiver to the “AV2 (EX T) ” on the unit. 5 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV” on the TV. 6 21-pin Scart cable from the “AV/TV” on the digital satellite receiver to the “AV” on the TV.

To view digital satellite programmes

Refer to “Watching Digital Satellite Programmes” (> 19)

To record digital satellite programmes

Refer to “Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver” (> 30)

Connecting AC mains lead (included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

This unit

AC IN

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

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

[Approx. 0.5 W (“Power Save in Standby” is activated and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”.

)]

After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (> 13).

Additional Connections 112, 86

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Basic Connection

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

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

≥ Direct TV Recording (> 28) ≥ Watching Digital Satellite

Programmes (> 19)

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

≥ 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.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable (not included)

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

≥ This unit incorporates HDMI

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.

≥ Video sources converted to 1920

image resolution than true, native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.

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

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

(V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater colour

t1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [> 48, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

”/Q Link)]

≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

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

≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

Digital Satellite receiver

HDMI OUT

AV/VCR

HDMI

AV OUT

AV2 (EXT)

This unit

≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” (> 82).

(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.) To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV and set “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu to “1080p” (> 82).

HDMI IN

AV1(TV)

HDMI cable

21-pin Scart cable

Notes

≥If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed

(> 104) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable (some discs cannot be down-mixed). ≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.

For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI input

terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, picture may not be displayed properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio

cannot be output).

VQT2J45

Setting the Channels and Clock

TIME SLIP

TEXT

STTL DISPLAY

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

REC MODE

REC

-10s

MANUAL SKIP

+60s

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

CHAPTER

PROG/CHECK

SKIP/INDEX REW

JET REW

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE LIVE TV

RESET

VOL

DRIVE

SELECT



STATUS

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN



DELETE

Tips

To cancel Auto-Setup

Press [RETURN ].

If the unit displays “No stations found!” Press [1] to select “No” and press [OK]. Go to step 2. After you have performed steps 2–;, turn off the unit and confirm the cable or aerial input is connected to the RF IN terminal. Restart the Auto-Setup again (> 79, DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality).

If the clock setting menu appears or the clock is not correct

Set the clock manually (> 14).

Restarting the Auto-Setup (> 79, DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality )

To set the channel list best suited to your region (> 79, DVB Auto Setup by Region)

About the screen saver function

When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes while the screen is being displayed, the screen saver may be displayed. You can turn this function off (> 81, Screen Saver).

TV’s remote control

Preparation:

≥ Turn on the mains for the television

(and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

≥ These are the first settings you make

upon buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again.



to turn the unit on.

DVB Auto Setup starts. The unit will search for the digital terrestrial channels. This takes about 5 minutes.

DVB Auto Setup

Scan CH 21 68

Channel Name

BBC ONE Wales

BBC 2W

BBC NEWS 24

BBC Radio Wales

TV: 6 Radio: 4 Data: 0

RETURN

Searching...

Type TV TV TV Radio

Quality

9 9 9 9

STEP 3

Power Save in Standby

Function:

3, 4 to select “On”, “On

Timer” or “Off” then

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

when the unit is in standby mode.

“On Timer”: Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to set the start and stop time

and then press [OK]. ≥“Power Save in Standby” is set to activate during

“Off”: It is possible to start quickly from the standby

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

Power Save in Standby

Power consumption Quick Start*

Front display

Watching the picture from the digital satellite receiver connected to the AV2 terminal

§2

When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.

The unit could take over 1 minute to switch ON from standby mode with Quick start deactivated. This time could be reduced to less than 10 seconds with Quick start activated. When “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 84)

the setting time period.

mode. (Quick Start mode)

Power Save in Standby

Power Save

From

:00

Saves standby power consumption by disabling Quick Start function and

CHANGE

AV2 loop-through in standby.

RETURN

Activated

(On/On Timer)

Approx. 0.5W

Deactivated

Turns off

(The clock display

disappears.)

Cannot do Can do

(continued on the next page)

Deactivated

Approx. 16W

(Off)

Activated

Stays lit

:00

VQT2J45

Setting the Channels and Clock

The Owner ID settings screen appears.

1 and press the numbered buttons to enter your choice of a 4digit PIN number.

RETURN

Owner ID

PIN number

Name

House No.

Postcode

RETURN : leave

Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget). Owner ID cannot be reset by “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu (> 84)

to store the PIN number.

2 to select “Yes”, then

The cursor moves to “Name”.

1 to enter the name.

3, 4 to select a letter, then 1 to

move to next character.

Repeat this to enter the name.

to store the name.

4 and 1 and then repeat steps 8, 9 to enter and store “House No.” and “Postcode”.



Clock Setting

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However, if the clock is not set correctly, you can set it manually as follows.

With the unit stopped

4 5

3, 4

to select “Others”, then

to select “Setup”, then

3, 4 to select “

3, 4

to select “Clock”, then

Others

”, then 1

3, 4 to select Automatic “Off”,

then

Time Date

0 : 00 : 00

Number

Please set clock manually.

CHANGE

SELECT

OK: store RETURN: leave

RETURN

Clock

Automatic

/ 1 / 2010

Off

RETURN

;

The Owner ID settings screen disappears.

– Auto-Setup for your unit is complete. You can

now choose your favourite channels and store them in the required order in the Favourites. (> 78)

Tips

To correct the PIN number

1 Press [2, 1] to select the digit. 2 Press the numbered buttons to enter the digit.

To correct the character

1 Press [2, 1] to select the character. 2 Press [3, 4] to correct the character.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

Press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds. The PIN number is not displayed. After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.

2, 1 to select the item you want

to change.

The items change as follows:

Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year ^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

3, 4 to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

to confirm new date and time

and to initiate the clock.

RETURN

Tips

If the clock is set manually, the clock does not automatically correct the time. We recommend you set “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu to “On” in step 6 (

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

> above).

VQT2J45

HDD and Disc Handling

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

Disc type Logo

Hard disk

drive (HDD)

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL Video – ≤≤ –

DVD-RW Video ≤≤ ≤ –

+R Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect) –

+R DL Video – ≤ – (4:3 aspect) –

+RW Video ≤≤– (4:3 aspect) – [+RW]

≥The explanations concerning video cassettes are indicated by [VHS].

§1

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment (> 77). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

§2

For further information (> 26, Notes for Recording)

§3

[-R] Videos and still pictures cannot be mixed on one disc.

≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is

necessary (> 76).

≥[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend

you create top menu (> 77).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “Recording Modes and Durations (HDD, DVD)” (> 27).

Data that can

be recorded

and played

Video

Still picture

Music

Video

Still picture

§3

Video

Still picture

§3

Rewritable

≤ – ≤≤ [HDD]

≤≤ ≤

Play on other

players

– ≤≤ –

Recording 16:9

§1

aspect picture

≥Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent

you from playing or recording certain discs.

≥Please see specifications (> 106) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

Copy-once recording

§2

(CPRM) (> 26)

CPRM (> 104)

compatible discs

only.

Notes

≥[RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a title has

been erased.

≥[-RW‹V›] and [+RW] discs will only show an increase in available

space when their last title has been erased.

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The discs will show no increase in available

space after deleting titles.

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

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

≤

Standard symbol

STEP 3

[RAM]

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

(Video only)

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

[-RW‹V›] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation

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

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

≤: Can do, –: Cannot do

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a

DVD-R DL +R DL

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

programme, the remainder is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

Second recordable layer

The available space

First recordable layer

Titl e 1 Title 2

Playback direction

(Inner section of the disc) (Outer section of the disc)

∫Recording Modes and Durations (> 27)

VQT2J45

HDD and Disc Handling

Play-only Discs

Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses

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

video recorded on another DVD recorder

and DVD-R DL§ with video recorded in DivX (> 18)

and DVD-R DL§ with music recorded in MP3/WMA (> 18)

and DVD-R DL§ with still pictures recorded in JPEG (> 18)

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DivX

[-RW‹VR›]

, MP3, WMA,

JPEG

DVD-RW ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (> 76) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

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

recording.

≥DVD-R ≥DVD-R ≥DVD-R

[CD]

DivX, MP3, WMA,

JPEG

Video CD

[VCD]

SVCD

Play may be impossible on some DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

≥You can play still pictures (JPEG), MP3 and WMA format data recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/RW. You can also play CD-DA, Video CD

and SVCD (conforming to IEC62107) format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or finalise the disc after recording.

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Discs that Cannot be Played

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

another unit and not finalised (> 104)

≥ Discs recorded with AVCHD format ≥ DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or

“ALL”

≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Blu-ray, HD DVD ≥ DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,

CVD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD

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

You can record tracks to this unit’s HDD.

≥CD-R ≥CD-R ≥CD-R ≥You can record tracks to this unit’s HDD.

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

and CD-RW§ with video recorded in DivX (> 18)

and CD-RW§ with music recorded in MP3/WMA (> 18)

and CD-RW§ with still pictures recorded in JPEG (> 18)

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

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

TV type

Multi-system TV

Disc/Titles

recorded on

HDD

PAL ≤

NTSC ≤

)

Yes /N o

≥ DVD-RAM with a cartridge (TYPE 1)

PAL ≤

PAL TV

NTSC

§1

≤

(PAL60)

VQT2J45

PAL –

NTSC TV

§1

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

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (> 82).

≥When playing back a disc or title recorded on the HDD, ensure that

you match the “TV System” setting to the disc or title (PAL or NTSC) (> 82).

NTSC

§2

≤

USB Memory and Card Handling

Structure of folders

USB memories you can use on this unit

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.

Compatible USB

memories

Format

Standard symbol [USB]

Data that can be played or copied (> 18) (≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

File format DivX MP3/WMA Still pictures (JPEG)

Playing

Copying to HDD

Instructions

DivX VOD contents recorded on USB memories cannot be played back. (> 43)

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

this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

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

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

≥Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported. ≥MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported. ≥A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.

FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

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

≤

≤≤

– ≤≤

You can play DivX files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 42).

You can play MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory and copy them to HDD (> 43, 72).

You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory and copy them to HDD, DVD-RAM or card (> 44, 71).

Cards Usable on this Unit

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

Type

≥MultiMediaCard

§1

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

§2

Including miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card

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

Standard symbol [SD]

Data that can be recorded

and played (> 18)

Instructions

Still pictures (JPEG) Video (SD Video)

You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

§1

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

§2

A miniSDHC Card and a microSDHC Card must be used with the adaptor that comes with the card.

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (> 44, 71). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM (> 69) ≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD card.

Suitable SD cards

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

can be used.

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

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only.)

≥If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording

may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (> 76, 104). Formatting the card on this unit will erase all data on the card.

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications

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

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

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

≥This unit cannot play MOTION JPEG AVCHD format motion pictures on an SD

card.

≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥You cannot use SDXC Memory card.

§2

(from 4 GB to 32 GB)

Card

DCIM

XXXXX

(Picture folder)

XXXX



001

Any folder with JPEG files

P0000001.JPG P0000002.JPG

SD_VIDEO

PRG

(MPEG2 folder)

MOV



MOV



PRG

MGR_INFO

(MPEG2 information folder)

.JPG

.MOD .MOI

.PGI

: Numbers XXX: Letters

VQT2J45

DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG)

DivX File information

Playable media File format

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

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

“.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of folders Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300

folders (including the root folder)

Number of files

Maximum number of files recognizable

Support version Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile V3.0.

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

16 k 16 to 720 k 480 (30 fps)

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

multi is 2 ch conversion.

– Bitrate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3/MPEG), 32

kbps to 448 kbps (Dolby Digital)

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

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

44.1 kHz/48 kHz (Dolby Digital)

§1

§2

: 200 files

MP3/WMA File Information

Playable media [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] File format MP3

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

Number of folders (groups or albums)

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

Number of files (tracks)

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

§2

Bit rates (MP3) 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling

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

frequency (MP3) ID3 tags

compatible ([HDD] [USB])

WMA tags For WMA This unit is compatible with Windows Media

Audio 9 (WMA9).

Still Picture (JPEG§3) Information

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

File format JPEG

Compatible pixels Between 34k34 and 6400k6400

Number of

§4

folders

Number of files

MOTION JPEG PROGRESSIVE JPEG

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

file, play may not be possible.

[USB]

DivX VOD contents cannot be played back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

§4

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

§2

: 3000 files

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

Not supported

Notes

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥

Compatible formats: DCF§compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.)

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

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

≥

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

≥

This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD-R DL); however, reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

≥

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

≥

Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.

≥

English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not display correctly.

≥

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

≥

Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) and folders (groups or albums) may not play in the order you number them.

≥

This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

≥

Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not be played.

≥

This unit is not compatible with copy-protected, Lossless, Professional, Voice and Multiple Bit Rate (MBR) for WMA.

≥

This unit is not compatible with WMA files protected with digital rights management (DRM).

Tips

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

Structure of MP3/WMA folders

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

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them. ≥The file name extension of WMA

files will be “.wma”.

Order of play

Structure of still pictures (folders)

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

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

Order of play

[RAM]

Folders can be created on other equipment.

These folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

If a folder name or file name has

≥

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

e.g. Structure of MP3 folders

Root

001 Group

001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

002 Group

003 Group

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

Root

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

DCIM

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

004 Folder

P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

Root

XXXX



JPEG

DCIM

.jpg

DCIM

XXXXX

XXXX



001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

XXXXX

XXXX



003 Folder

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg



.jpg



VQT2J45

Watching Television

Basic Operati ons

Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” (> 35) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and

record digital terrestrial channels.

Preparation:

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

connections to this unit.

Important:

This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.



to turn the unit on.

Tue 12/10/10 15:05

– The GUIDE Plus+ list

appears.

3, 4

to select the current programme, then

3, 4 to select “View”, then

SELECT

RETURN

TV Guide:

Landscape

Tue 12t h

Emmerdale

Time: BBC 1 BBC 2

Channel 4 Channel 5

+24 hours

OPTION: Select Advert, etc.

info

Change Display Mode

Guide

All Types

: In today’s show we will...

Prog. Type

All Channels

Category

Timer Recording

TUE 14.10.08 12:54:00

Date

Channel

The West Tonight

2 BBC 2

12/10 TUE

3 TV

All Channels : BBC 2

News & Factual

Holiday Programme

TUE 14.10.08

(Guide Link)

18:00࡯18:30

Press OK to store the programme.

Page Page

RETURN

30:24 SP

HDD Remain VHS

2:59

Start

20:30



Stop

22:30

DELETE

Drive

View

HDD

Single Timer Rec Series Timer Rec

Delete

Selection screen

DVD

Tue 12/10/10

ModeSPSTTL

Programme Name

Series Info

0 9

“Guide Link”, “Split” and “Series” are displayed here.



then

1:58 SP

12:53:00

OFF

Number

OPTION

RETURN

VQT2J45

One Touch Copy (VHS J HDD or DVD)

COPYING

VHS

DVD

VHS

HDD

Notes

≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

If copying doesn’t complete due to shortage of disc space or other reasons, finalising won’t start.

≥When copying doesn’t start, the

“COPYING” indicator on the main unit blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared.

≥Titles are copied at normal speed.

COPYING indicator

REC

Refer to “Copying Titles or Playlists (Video)” (> 62 to 69) for detail information on copying.

Programmes are automatically copied onto the HDD or disc from the location of playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts.

[VHS] > [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Preparation:

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

connections to this unit.

≥ [RAM] If the disc protected, release protection (> 76). ≥ If copying to DVD, insert a disc with enough space for recording. ≥ Select the HDD or DVD drive (> 20). ≥ Select the HDD or DVD recording mode (> 27). ≥ Insert the video cassette containing the programme to be copied. ≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to play the video cassette and then press and hold

[STTL ] for about 5 or more seconds to select the audio type you wish to record.

≥ Stop the tape at the point where you want to start copying from.



DRIVE

SELECT



VOL

On the main unit

While both HDD or DVD and VHS are stopped

Press and hold for about 3 seconds.

When copying from VHS to HDD

VHS

HDD

COPYING

VHS

DVD

When copying from VHS to DVD

VHS

HDD

COPYING

VHS

DVD

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

to copy and automatically finalise when done

finalising)

(see page 77 for more information on

–If you press [∫], you can cancel copying.

- or -

PLAY

– Check if copying starts properly (“COPY” lights on the unit’s display). – Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or

the disc becomes full.

to copy without finalising.

–If you press [∫], you can cancel copying.

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

DELETE

RESET

SKIP/INDEX REW FF

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC MODE

REC

TEXT

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

MANUAL SKIP

-10s

EXT LINK

STTL DISPLAY

PROG/CHECK

CHAPTER

PLAY

EXIT

RETURN

+60s

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

Tips

≥Dividing a title to be copied

Titles on the HDD or DVD are divided according to index signals detected on the tape. – Titles that are too short may not be divided correctly. – The recording time may become longer than the original title depending on the number

of index signals.

≥To cancel copying in the middle

Press [∫]. – You can also press and hold [RETURN ] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel

copying in the middle. However, you cannot stop finalising after it has started.

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Deleting Titles

Notes

≥You cannot delete while recording or

copying.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if you have set

protection on other equipment, such titles are deleted.

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

It is not possible to delete contents from finalised disc.

≥[HDD] [RAM] Deleting an item increases the

available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available disc space

does not increase after deletion.

≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available disc space

increases when you delete the last title.

≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] To recover total

disc space, the disc needs to be formatted. (> 76)

Tips

≥

[HDD]

You can press [STATUS ] to display the “Properties” screen when a title with “ Info” on the bottom of the All Titles or Grouped Titles screen is selected. (

52)

Preparation:

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

connections to this unit.

≥ [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (> 76). ≥ If deleting titles from a disc, insert the disc containing the programme to

be deleted.

Important:

Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

DELETE Navigator

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

DRIVE

SELECT

to select the HDD or DVD drive.

With the unit stopped

3, 4 to select “Delete”, then

3, 4 to select “Video”, then

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others Drive Select

Remain

30:00 SP

Video

Picture Music

RETURN

DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles

HDD

10/10

11/10

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Page 02/02

RETURN

OPTION

Select Info

VIDEO

HDD

PICTURE

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others Drive Select

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

MUSIC

Remain

Video Picture Music

30:00 SP



DRIVE

SELECT

STATUS



VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

DELETE

RESET

SKIP/INDEX REW FF

STOP

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

-10s

PROG/CHECK

CHAPTER

PLAY

EXIT

RETURN

+60s

3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title, then

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

2 to select “Delete”, then

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

To view other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to view other pages.

Deleting Titles During Playback

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

During playback

DELETE

2 to select “Delete”, then

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

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Notes for Recording

Advanc ed Featur es

Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen display (> 75).

–—



[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

12 cm

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

Broadcast in multi-channel sound:

Selecting audio for recording

You can select audio language when received audio in multichannel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display). However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

Hello Hola

Hallo

About the aspect when recording a programme

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

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Recording Format” is set to “Video format”) [-R] [-RW‹V›] [VHS]

The original aspect used for the source programme will also be used with the recording.

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Recording Format” is set to “VR format”) The programme will be recorded in the original

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

[-R] [-RW‹V›]

[+R] [+RW]

The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect. Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Set “Recording Format” to “Video format” before recording to the HDD. (The default setting is “Video format”. > 80)

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 75X necessary before recording to the HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Record to the HDD

); however, the audio and aspect settings (> above) are

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

HDD

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

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode

It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (> 104) compatible DVD-RAM.

Copy-once recording

≥“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.

≥Even when copying to video tape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard. ≥You cannot copy a Playlist (Video) created from “One time only recording” titles.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (> 77).

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 or copy.

You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

Playing the

Record to DVD-R, etc.

disc on other DVD players

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create Top Menu (> 77). However, even with Top Menu, +RW may not play on other players.

Recording to DVD-R DL

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

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

and +R DL

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

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Advanced Recording

Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)

Recording Modes and Durations (HDD, DVD)

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

Recording

Mode

XP (High quality) SP (Standard play)

HDD

(250 GB)

Single-sided

DVD-RAM

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

55 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour

110 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours

DVD-R

DVD-RW, +R,

+RW (4.7 GB)

LP (Long play) 221 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours EP

(Extra long

§4

play)

FR (Flexible Recording)

§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” has been set to “EP ( 6 hours )” in the Setup menu (> 80). 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. [+R]DL] You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

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.

§4

EP (6 hours)

EP (8 hours)

441 hours

(331

hours§2)

441 hours maximum

§2

)

8(6

hours

8 hours

maximum

16 (12§2)

hours

16 hours

maximum

§2

8(6

) hours

8hours

maximum

Tips

≥Maximum number of titles to a disc

[HDD] 499 titles on HDD [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 titles on a disc [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles on a disc

≥FR (Flexible recording mode)

Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations: [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] – When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult.

– When you want to record a long programme with the best picture quality possible.

[HDD]

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

to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly. You 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 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:

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

DVD-R DL

§3

(8.5 GB)

1 hour 45 minutes

3 hours 35 minutes 7 hours 10 minutes

1 hour 45 minutes 3 hours 35 minutes 7 hours 10 minutes

14 hours

20 minutes

(10 hours

45 minutes

14 hours

20 minutes

§2

)

Approximately 9 hours

equivalent to LP mode.

A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the programme.

§3

+R DL (8.5 GB)

with video quality

Notes

≥This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the

amount of data recorded to suit the picture quality, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especially noticeable.) Use a disc with enough remaining blank space.

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP ( 8 hours ) mode, play may

not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP ( 6 hours ) mode.

Recording Modes and Durations (VHS)

Recording Mode Durations

LP 2 times the length of SP mode.

EP 3 times the length of SP mode. AUTO

You can record the length shown on the tape.

≥If the image quality is important to you or if

you wish to store the tape for a long period, select this mode.

≥LP cannot be selected when recording

NTSC signals.

≥The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode

on other equipment.

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

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

− If you select “Flexible Recording” the programme will fit on one disc perfectly.

You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings and flexible recording (>29).

Tips

≥To prevent recording errors:

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

≥AUTO Mode

Timer Recording

1st programme

(30 min)

30 min at SP

– The tape length must be set correctly (> 83). – 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” (>82).

2nd programme

(45 min)

15 min

30 min

at SP

at LP

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Advanced Recording

e.g. Disc recorded with Videos

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVDRAM recordable on recording equipment.

Important:

Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including the contents that have been recorded on a PC), regardless of protection status of disc.

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc or a disc that has been recorded on another equipment.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

SELECT

OK RETURN

Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded titles or contents from the disc.

2 to select “Yes”, then

Tips

Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (> 76) for more detail of formatting.

Specifying the Recording Time — One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS] This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

During recording On the main unit only

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repeatedly until the desired time

is reached.

– The recording time and the unit’s display changes as

follows: Counter (Cancel) __#OFF0:30__#OFF1:00

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OFF4:00 OFF1:30

^___ OFF3:00 (_ OFF2:00 (_--b

Notes

≥This function does not work during timer recording or Flexible

Recording.

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫]. ≥This unit is turned to standby mode when this unit is not operated for

approximately 5 minutes after completing One Touch Recording, if “Auto Standby after OTR” is set to “On” in the Setup menu. (Default setting: “On”) (> 84)

When removing a Recorded or Copied Disc

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+ R]D L] After recording or copying, if you press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appear.

Finalising

DVD-R, etc. recorded or copied on this unit cannot be

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.

Finalise

Press the REC button to start finalise.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit. This disc cannot be played on other DVD players without finalising.

played on other players immediately after recording or copying. Using the Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other players. Once the disc is finalised you will no longer be able to record onto the disc. [However if you format the DVD-RW, you can record and copy onto the disc again. (> 76)]

REC

to start finalising.

OPEN/CLOSE

to eject the disc without finalising.

Direct TV Recording

[HDD]

This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV without having to change the channels on this unit.

You can use the function when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV using a 21-pin Scart cable.

You can also use this function using VIERA Link. (> 48)

DIRECT TV REC

Press and hold for about 1

second.

– The titles are recorded to the HDD.

Tips

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Notes

≥When Digital Teletext (> 50) is displayed, Direct TV recording is

unavailable.

≥If you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct

TV recording stops.

≥When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display (> 30), Direct TV recording

is unavailable.

Notes

≥You cannot stop finalising once you have started it.

Tips

≥If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,

select “Disc Name” (> 76), “Auto-Play Select” (> 77) or “Top Menu” (> 77) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

≥Refer to “Finalising” (> 77) for more detail of finalising.

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Flexible Recording

e.g., HDD

Remaining time

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the programme within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible recording mode)” (> 27).

Preparation:

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

drive.

With the unit stopped

3, 4 to select “Others”, then

3, 4 to select “Flexible Rec”, then

Flexible Rec

Record in FR mode.

Maximum rec. time 8 hour 00 min.

Set rec. time

Start Cancel

SELECT

8 hour 00 min.

RETURN

2, 1 to select “hour” and “min.” and 3, 4 to set the recording time.

– You can set “hour” and “min.” using the

numbered buttons.

When you want to start recording

3, 4, 2, 1 to select “Start”, then

– Recording starts.

Notes

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS ] to show the remaining recording time.

HDD

REC 0:59

1 DVB

BBC ONE Wales

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback

[HDD] [RAM] Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording.

During recording

PLAY

Tips

To stop play

Press [∫] once.

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops,

1 Press [∫]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording”, then press [OK].

Simultaneous Record and Playback

[HDD] [RAM] [VHS] Allows playback of a previous title, while recording something else. ≥ You can play HDD, DVD or VHS while recording to the

other drive. The recording will not be affected. – HDD/DVD playback (> 20, 38, 39) – VHS playback (> 27, 40, 41)

Notes

≥VHS cannot be output via “HDD/DVD priority out“ while recording on

HDD/DVD(> 86). you can watch the VHS playback by connecting 21pin Scart cable from AV1 on the unit to the television.

Preparation:

≥ Select the appropriate AV input of the television. ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive.

[HDD] [RAM]

During recording

3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title to

play, then

[VHS]

During recording

PLAY

Tips

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1 [HDD] [RAM] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen. 2 Press [∫].

If the recording stop confirmation screen is displayed, press [2,1] to select “Yes” or “Stop Recording” and press [OK] to stop recording.

Notes

≥During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete titles.

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Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]

Manual Recording

Preparation:

≥ [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection

(> 76).

≥ [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact. ≥ Connect a digital satellite receiver to this unit’s AV2

input terminals (> 11 ) .

≥ Set the “AV2 Input” to match the connected

equipment in the Setup menu (> 82).

≥ When the output signal from the external equipment

is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (> 82).

With the unit stopped

INPUT

SELECT

to select “AV2” for the digital

satellite receiver you have connected.

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 (> 89).

REC MODE

to select the recording

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK

To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver using timer programming

Preparation:

≥ [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection

(> 76).

≥ [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact. ≥ Make sure you connect the AV2 terminal of this unit to

“VCR Scart Terminal” of a SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver with a 21-pin scart cable (> 11).

≥ Set the “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” to match the

connected equipment in the Setup menu (> 82).

Make timer programming on SKY

Digital STB/digital satellite receiver.

– Refer to the equipment’s operating

instructions.

DRIVE

SELECT

VHS drive.

– If you selected the DVD or VHS drive, insert a

disc or video cassette with enough remaining blank space (> 89).

EXT LINK

to select the HDD, DVD or

mode.

Select the channel on the digital

satellite receiver.

REC

to start recording.

Tips

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.) ≥[VHS] When recording is paused for 5 minutes or more, the unit returns

to stop.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Notes

≥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 or VHS)

– The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the

unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

– While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or

recording, most operations on this unit are prohibited ([< OPEN/CLOSE], [Í/I] etc.).

Tips

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby (The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

Manual timer recordings (> 32)

Notes

≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to cancel

the setting after recording is finished.

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

Setup menu (> 82).

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

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some

cases.

≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if the

input signal is NTSC system.

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

of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. [HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 53).

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

display), the TV Guide data cannot be downloaded.

≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, AV1 output

terminal outputs the signal which is input from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting (> 82).

≥(Except for [VHS] )During EXT LINK standby mode or recording,

playback is only available from the drive performing the recording.

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

unavailable.

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