Panasonic DMR-EZ27EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ27EB

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model.

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.

Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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

Declaration of Conformity No.4527, 22th January 2007

Notice for DVB functions

This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not

PayTV or encrypted channels.

This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

•Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

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

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.	Example:
The region number of this unit is “2”.			23
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.	2	ALL
				5

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

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Quick Start Guide P6 – 11

Features

Enjoy Digital Broadcast !

Receive Freeview using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner

•Watching Television ( 12)

•TV Guide ( 12, 15, 26)

•Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Edit Profiles ( 46)

•Digital Channel Information ( 32)

TXT Subtitle

Enjoy High Quality Video !

Just one cord and simple connection with HDMI terminal

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 cord.

Easy to Find and Select !

You can easily find programmes you want to watch and set them for timer recording.

TV Guide ( 12, 15, 26)

TV Guide: Landscape

Mon 06/03/06 19:35

Mon 06th

Prog.Type

Category

All Types

All Services

Time:

21:00

21:30

1

BBC1

CSI NY

Red Cap

2

BBC2

HotWars

Programme

Corotation Street

The Bill

10

Channel4

Scrapheap Challenge

Chart Show

31

Channel5

News

Sex in the City

Terminator2

45

ITV2

Me out of here!

Pop Idol

News

70

S4C

Rugbi

15 to 1

ScrapheapChallenge

+24 Hr

Prog.Type

Category

SELECT

VIEW

info

Page+

RETURN

Guide

ChangeDisplay Mode

Page -

You can easily select and play recorded programmes.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR ( 28)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TitleView

DVD-RAM

07	08	--
BBC O 27/10 MON	BBC O 27/10 MON	***01	1. 1. SUN
--	--	--

***01 1. 1. SUN ***01 1. 1. SUN ***01 1. 1. SUN

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

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 ControlTM”/Q Link)( 34)

VIERA

DIGA

VIERA remote control

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

You can set the Timer Recordings on Digital STB/Satellite Receiver when it is connected to this unit with SCART cable.

EXT LINK ( 21)

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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 February 2007. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000126)

2 RF coaxial cables (black) (K1TWACC00001)

1 RF coaxial cable (grey) (K1TWACA00001)

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

•For customers within the UK: 08705 357357

•For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Visit our website for product information

•E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre MondayThursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:30am- 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

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)

1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00003)

•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

•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.

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 or the BSI mark 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.

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.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL 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

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

Figure A	Figure B
Fuse	Fuse
(5 ampere)	(5 ampere)

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Table of Contents

Getting Started
Features .................................................................................	2
Accessories ............................................................................	3
Sales and Support Information...............................................	3

Caution for AC Mains Lead.....................................................	3
Unit Care ................................................................................	5
Remote Control Information ...................................................	5

Quick Start Guide
Location of Parts/Controls...................................................................................................................................	6
Remote Control..............................................................................................................................................	6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................................................	6
The Unit’s Display..........................................................................................................................................	7
Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................................	7
Basic Connection ................................................................................................................................................	8
Connecting to a Television only.....................................................................................................................	8
Adding a Satellite Receiver-Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver .........................................	9
Setting the Channels and Clock........................................................................................................................	10
Clock Setting................................................................................................................................................	11

Basic Operations
Watching Television ..............................................................	12
Watching Satellite Programmes .................................................	12
Playback ...............................................................................	13
Playing Discs..............................................................................	13
Recording Television Programmes .......................................	14
Timer Recording...................................................................	15
Deleting Titles.......................................................................	16
Delete Navigator ........................................................................	16
Delete Titles During Playback ....................................................	16
Advanced Features
Important Notes for Recording ............................................	17
Advanced Recording ............................................................	18
Recording Modes and Durations................................................	18
When the format confirmation screen is displayed.....................	19
When removing a Recorded Disc ..............................................	19
Specifying the Recording Time ..................................................	19
Direct TV Recording...................................................................	19
Flexible Recording......................................................................	20
Playing while you are recording .................................................	20
Recording from a Satellite Receiver .....................................	21
Manual Recording ......................................................................	21
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital
STB/satellite receiver)–EXT LINK ..............................................	21
Recording from an External Device......................................	22
Recording from a VCR, etc.........................................................	22
Recording from a DV Camcorder ...............................................	23
Advanced Timer Recording ..................................................	24
Manual timer recordings.............................................................	24
To cancel a timer recording in progress .....................................	24
Check, Change, or Delete Programmes ....................................	25
To deactivate timer programme (e.g. to interrupt a daily or
weekly timer programming)........................................................	25
Making timer recordings on the television..................................	25
TV Guide ..........................................................................	26
Using the TV Guide ...............................................................	26
Selecting the programme from the desired programme
type or category.....................................................................	27
Advanced Playback ..............................................................	28
Selecting Titles to Play ...............................................................	28
Search........................................................................................	28
Skip ............................................................................................	28
Direct Play..................................................................................	28
Quick View (Play x1.3) ...............................................................	28
Slow-motion Play........................................................................	29
Frame-by-Frame Viewing ...........................................................	29
Time Slip ....................................................................................	29
Manual Skip ...............................................................................	29
Create Chapters.........................................................................	29
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3.......................................	30

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Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)......................................................	30
Playing MP3s .............................................................................	31
Information Messages ..........................................................	32
Digital Channel Information........................................................	32
Status Messages........................................................................	33
New Service Message ...............................................................	33
FUNCTION MENU Window..............................................	33
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control™”/Q Link) ............................................................	34
Easy control only with VIERA remote control ........................	35
Advanced Editing
Entering Text.........................................................................	36
Titles-Editing.........................................................................	36
Accessing the Title View.............................................................	36
Title Operations..........................................................................	37
Chapters-Creating, Editing ...................................................	39
Accessing the Chapter View ......................................................	39
Chapter Operations....................................................................	39
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists .................................	40
Accessing the Playlist View........................................................	40
Creating Playlists .......................................................................	40
Editing Playlists/Chapters ..........................................................	40
Setting Menus
Setting On-Screen Display ...................................................	42
Accessing the On-Screen Display..............................................	42
DVD Management ................................................................	44
Accessing the Management Menus ...........................................	44
Setup Menu ..........................................................................	46
Accessing the Setup Menu ........................................................	46
Channel Settings ..................................................................	46
Playback/Recording Settings................................................	48
Picture Settings ....................................................................	48
Sound Settings .....................................................................	49
Display and Connection Settings..........................................	50
System Settings....................................................................	52

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Other Settings
Other Settings.......................................................................		53
Child Lock ..................................................................................		53
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV...................		53
Reference
Additional Connections.........................................................		54
Adding a VCR-Connecting to a Television and a Video Cassette
Recorder ....................................................................................		54
Using an Audio/Video Cable (included)......................................		55
Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included)...............		55
Using Component Cables (Component Video Cables not
included).....................................................................................		55
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound .....................................		56
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical
Digital Audio Cable not included) ...............................................		56
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Terminal......................................................................................		57
Disc Handling .......................................................................		58
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback .................................		58
Disc Care ...................................................................................		58
Play-only Discs...........................................................................		59
Discs that Cannot be Played......................................................		59
Types of disc for the type of connected TV.................................		59
Inserting Discs ...........................................................................		59
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG)............................................		60
MP3 File Information ..................................................................		60
Still Picture (JPEG) Information .................................................		60
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................		61
When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote
Control........................................................................................		61
To reset this unit .........................................................................		61
General Issues: Power ...............................................................		62
General Issues: Displays............................................................		62
General Issues: Operation .........................................................		62
General Issues: TV Guide ..........................................................		63
General Issues: DVB-T...............................................................		64
General Issues: VIERA Link .......................................................		64
Playback Issues: Picture ............................................................		65
Playback Issues: Sound .............................................................		65
Playback Issues: Operation........................................................		66
Recording Issues: Recording / Timer recording / External input ...		66
Editing Issues: DVD....................................................................		67
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................		68
Setup..........................................................................................		68
Discs ..........................................................................................		68
Recording...................................................................................		69
TV Guide....................................................................................		69
DVB-T.........................................................................................		69
Messages .............................................................................		70
On the Unit’s Display..................................................................		70
On the TV...................................................................................		71
Glossary ...............................................................................		72
Safety precautions................................................................		73
Specifications .......................................................................		74
Index.......................................................................	Back cover

Unit Care

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

Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

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

•Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the 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, possibly

making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.

Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

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

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

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

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

Remote Control Information

About batteries

•Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

•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 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.

Using the remote control

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

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Other Settings Setting Menus Advanced Editing Advanced Features Basic Operations Quick Start Guide P6 – 11

Reference

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Location of Parts/Controls

Remote Control

	bm
1	bn
	bo
2
	bp
	bq
3	br
4
5	bs
	bt
6	ck
7
8	cl
9	cm
bk
bl	cn
	co

Main Unit

1Disc tray

2

1 Turn the unit on or off..............................................

( 12)

2Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers ........................................................	( 12)
3 Delete items............................................................	( 16)

4Basic operations for recording and play

5Show the digital channel information /Programme information within TV Guide screen

	/Show status messages..............................	( 26, 32, 33)
6	Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR......	( 13, 28, 30)
7	Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame......................	( 12,	29)
8	Show OPTION menu..................................	( 30, 36,	40)

9Use Colour buttons according to on-screen instructions.

	These buttons for TV Guide/Digital Text/Edit Profiles
	In addition,
	“Red”: Timer recording list
	“Blue”: Digital channel information/Timer recording list
bk	Recording function
	[	REC]: Start recording ...............................................................		( 14)
	[REC MODE]: Change recording mode ........................................			( 14)
	[EXT LINK]: Linked timer recordings with external equipment ..... ( 21)
	[	DIRECT TV REC]: Direct TV recording....................................		( 19)
bl	DVB function
	[TEXT		]: Show Digital TEXT (MHEG) service..........................	( 32)
	[STTL		]: Show subtitles .............................................................	( 32)
bm	Transmission window
bn	TV operations .........................................................			( 53)
bo	Channel select/Change pages in the
	TV Guide list .....................................................			( 14, 26)
bp	Show timer recording list ........................................			( 24)
bq	Input select (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3, DV) ....			( 12, 21, 22)
br	Skip approx. 30 seconds forward ...........................			( 29)
bs	Exit the menu screen
bt	Show the TV Guide screen.........................			( 12, 15, 26)
ck	Show FUNCTION MENU window..........................			( 33)
cl	Return to previous screen
cm	Create chapters ......................................................			( 29)
cn	Skip the specified time............................................			( 29)
co	Show on-screen display .........................................			( 42)

Menu for disc playback and switching DVB multi audio etc.

Remote control

The unit’s display signal sensor

					7		8
3		4 5 6 Opening the front panel

Press down on the	part
with your finger.

1 Standby/on switch (^/I) ..........................

( 12)

•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.

2DV IN terminal (for a digital video

camcorder)................................................

( 23)

3	AV3 input terminals...................................	( 22)
4	Channel Select button ..............................	( 14)
5	Stop button .........................................	( 13, 14)
6	Play/ 1.3 button .......................................	( 13)
7	Start recording button...............................	( 14)
8	Disc tray open/close button ......................	( 13)

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The Unit’s Display

1

5

1Digital broadcast indicator

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

2Linked timer recordings with external equipment

indicator ....................................................

( 21)

3Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.

2 34

67

4Timer recording indicator.......................... ( 15)

On:

When a Timer recording programme is registered and a recordable disc is inserted.

Flashes:

The Timer recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc.).

5Main display section

Current time/playback counter, various messages.

6	Playback indicator
7	Recording indicator

Rear Panel

RF
IN	DMR-EZ27EB-S
SER NO.	V W 7B A 01001 R

				AV1
				(TV)
RF	OPTICAL
OUT
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT		AV2(EXT)
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)						AV OUT
		VIDEO OUT
12	3 4		5	6	7	8 9	bk	bl	bm	bn

1	Aerial input terminal..........................	( 8, 9, 54)
2	Aerial output terminal .......................	( 8, 9,	54)
3	Digital audio output terminal.....................	(	56)

4COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE) terminals ............................

( 55)

Y = Luminance signal (brightness), PB = Chrominance signal (colour difference), PR = Chrominance signal (colour difference)

5 AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal..........

( 9, 54)

Connection of an external unit

21-pin Scart terminal

6

7

8

9 bk

bl bm bn

AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal ........	( 8, 9, 54)
TV set connection
AUDIO output terminals......................	( 55, 56)
Video output terminal................................	( 55)
S VIDEO output terminal ..........................	( 55)
HDMI AV OUT terminal ............................	( 57)

Digital audio and video output terminal

Cooling fan

Serial number

AC IN~ = Power supply

Connection for the AC mains lead

Quick Start Guide STEP 1

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Basic Connection

Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable

To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable and Satellite receiver.

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

•Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

•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

step

2

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

	To household
	mains socket
RF IN	AV IN

Rear of TV	step
	4
	step
	3

To household mains socket

4

Use one of the RF coaxial cable (black or grey) to connect this unit’s RF IN terminal to your aerial socket or aerial cable.

To the aerial	RF coaxial cable	(included, grey)
			To this unit
	step
	1
	or
	RF coaxial cable	(included, black)
	step
	1
	Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable			55 –57

RF coaxial cable (included) from the aerial socket or aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the unit.

RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.

21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.

AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit and the TV to a household mains socket.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning ( 10).

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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 ( 34).

–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 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” ( 51).

–“AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu ( 51)

•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.

Adding a Satellite Receiver-Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver

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

step

3

RF IN

AV IN

Rear of TV

step

4

To household mains socket

step

6

					To household mains socket
			AV1
			TV)
	COMPONENT		)		AV OUT
	VIDEO OUT
Rear of this unit
To the aerial	step				step
	2
				step	6
				5
step
1					To household mains socket
RF IN	RF OUT	AV OUT			satellite antenna
Rear of satellite receiver					step
					6
				Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable		55 –57

RF coaxial cable from the aerial to the “RF IN” on the satellite receiver.

RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “RF IN” on the unit.

RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.

21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.

21-pin Scart cable from the “AV OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “AV2 (EXT)” on the unit.

AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit, the TV and the satellite receiver to a household mains socket.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning ( 10).

To view satellite programmes

Refer to “Watching Satellite Programmes” ( 12).

To record satellite programmes

Refer to “Recording from a Satellite Receiver” ( 21).

Quick Start Guide STEP 2

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Setting the Channels and Clock

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.

TV’s remote control

to turn the unit on.

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

–TV channels are sorted and stored in channel numbers order sent by the broadcasters and cannot be changed.

DVB Auto-Setup

Please wait !		Ch 21					68
Prog. Channel		Service Name		Net ID TS ID Quality
1	23	BBC ONE		12302	12289	9
2	23	BBC		12302	12289	9

RETURN : to cancel

RETURN

Power Save Function:

e, r to select “On” or “Off” then

–Set to “On” to reduce power consumption in standby mode.

–Refer to the following chart for the Power Save function features when the unit is turned off.

		Power Save
		On
		Off
	On : Minimise standby power
	consumption, without
	Quick Start function and
	AV2 Loop-through in standby.
SELECT	Off : With Quick Start
	function and AV2 Loop-through
OK	in strandby.
	RETURN

*e.g., TV Guide is displayed within 1 second after [GUIDE] is pressed.

When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.

The Owner ID settings screen appears.

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

Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget), as it is not possible to return to the factory preset.

	Owner ID
	PIN number
	Name
	House No.
RETURN	Postcode
	RETURN : leave

to store the PIN number.

10

— —

9

Tips

To abort Auto-Setup

Press [RETURN].

•If the unit displays “No stations found !”

Press [q] to select “No” and press [OK]. Go to step 2. After you have performed steps 2-11, turn off the unit and confirm the cable or aerial input is connected to the RF IN terminal. Restart the Auto-

Setup again ( 47).

•If the clock setting menu appears or the clock is not correct, set the clock manually ( 11).

Restarting the Auto-Setup ( 47)

•When turning on the Power Save function, if the unit is turned off, unit’s display is also turned off.

To correct the PIN number

1.Press [w, q] to select the digit.

2.Press the numbered buttons to enter the digit.

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w to select “Yes” then

The cursor moves to “Name”.

q to enter the name.

8e, r to select a letter then q to move to next character.

Repeat this to enter the name.

9 to store the name.

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

The Owner ID settings screen disappears.

•Auto setup for your unit is complete. You can now make your favourite channels and store them in the required order in the profiles ( 46).

Tips

To correct the character

1.Press [w, q] to select the character.

2.Press [e, r] to correct the character.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

Press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds.

The PIN number is not displayed.

After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.

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, make clock adjust correctly.

•In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.

With the unit stopped

e, r to select “To Others” then

e, r to select “Setup” then

e, r to select “Others” then q.

e, r to select “Clock” then

e, r to select “Off” of “Automatic”
then	Clock
	Automatic Off
Time	Date

15

:

45

:

39

7

/

5

/ 2007

Number

0	9
CHANGE	Please set clock manually.
	SELECT OK : store RETURN : leave
OK
	RETURN

w, q to select the item you want to change.

The items change as follows:

Hour

Minute Second

Day

Month

Year

8 e, r to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

9 to confirm new date and time and to initiate the clock.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Notes

If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times every day.

Quick Start Guide STEP 3

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Watching Television

Refer to “TV Guide” ( 26) for detail information.

Preparation:

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

This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record terrestrial digital channels.

Important:

This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

to turn the unit on.

	TV Guide: Landscape					Mon 06/03/06 19:35
	Mon 06th			Prog. Type		Category
				All Types		All Services
	19:00-20:00 Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...
		Time:	19:30	20:00	20:30	21:00	21:30
– The TV Guide list appears.	1	BBC1	CSI NY DIYS.O.S.			Red Cap
	7	ITV1	HotWars	Corotation Street		The Bill
	2	BBC2		Holliday Programme
	10	Channel4 Scrapheap Challenge			Pepsi Chart Show
	31	Channel5 News		Sex in the City		Terminator2
	45	ITV2	Me out of here!		Pop Idol		News
	70	S4C	Rugbi	15 to 1		ScrapheapChallenge
			+24 Hr		Prog. Type	Category
	SELECT	VIEW	info				Page+
		RETURN	Guide ChangeDisplayMode				Page -

e, r to select the current programme then

Selecting a Channel without TV Guide

To select desired channel

Press [1, 2 CH].

To directly enter Channels

You can also select channels with the numbered buttons. e. g., “5”: [0] [0] [5]

“15”: [0] [1] [5]

Notes

•The TV Guide list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit.

•Some of the programmes allow this unit to show Digital TEXT (MHEG) and subtitles ( 32).

•You can select audio from multiple channels when the unit receives multichannel broadcast ( 43, DVB Multi Audio).

Watching Satellite Programmes

Preparation:

•Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals ( 9).

•Turn on the satellite receiver.

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

to turn the unit on.

to select the “AV2”.

Notes

•When turning off the Power Save function, you can watch the Satellite Programme without turning the unit on

( 52).

•When the Power Save function is set to on, if the unit is turned off, you cannot watch the Satellite Programme. Turn the unit on.

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Playback

Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 28) for detail information.

Preparation:

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

Playing Discs

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

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

– Insert a disc.

– The tray closes and play begins.

Stopping Play	Pausing Play
Press [g STOP].	Press [h PAUSE].
– The stopped position is	– Press again to restart play.
memorized (Resume play
function).

–The stopped position is cleared when you press [g STOP] several times.

Menu Screens on the TV

DVD-V VCD

Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows: e. g.,

DVD TOP MENU

Play

Chapter List

Audio Tracks

Subtitles

Trailer

DVD-V

e, r, w, q to select an item, then

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.

VCD

Press the numbered buttons to select an item. e. g., “5”: “15”:

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

To return to the menu screen

DVD-V Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

VCD Press [RETURN].

Notes

•RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

-RW(VR)

Playback starts from the most recent title.

•DVD-V VCD CD

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

•Depending on the disc type, playing may automatically start without pressing [q PLAY].

•The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.

•Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

•If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

Basic Operations

RQT8856

Recording Television Programmes

Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 17) and “Advanced Recording” ( 18 to 20) for detail information on recording.

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

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 ( 44).

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

– Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

– When the format confirmation screen is displayed ( 19)

to select desired channel.

– To select with the numbered buttons ( 12)

– When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is recorded directly from the satellite receiver, select a channel on the connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT] to select “AV2”.

to select the recording mode.

Recording mode ( 18) Remaining time

to start recording.

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

•-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

Elapsed recording time

Pausing Recording	Stopping Recording
Press [h PAUSE].	Press [g STOP].

–Press again to restart recording. (The title is not divided.)

14

Notes

• -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

•You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

•This unit cannot record onto discs on which you recorded with a different encoding system from the TV system set on this unit. Change “TV System” in the Setup menu.

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Timer Recording

Refer to “TV Guide” ( 26) and “Advanced Timer Recording” ( 24) for detail information on TV Guide.

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

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 ( 44).

• Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

– Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

– When the format confirmation screen is displayed ( 19)

– The TV Guide list appears.

TV Guide: Landscape					Mon 06/03/06 19:35
Mon 06th			Prog. Type		Category
			All Types		All Services
19:00-20:00 Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...
	Time:	19:30	20:00	20:30	21:00	21:30
1	BBC1	CSI NY DIYS.O.S.			Red Cap
2	BBC2	HotWars	Holliday Programme
7	ITV1	Emmerd	Corotation Street		The Bill
10	Channel4 Scrapheap Challenge			Pepsi Chart Show
31	Channel5 News		Sex in the City		Terminator2
45	ITV2	Me out of here!		Pop Idol		News
70	S4C	Rugbi	15 to 1		ScrapheapChallenge
		+24 Hr		Prog. Type	Category
SELECT	VIEW	info				Page+
	RETURN	Guide ChangeDisplayMode				Page -

Basic Operations

e, r, w, q to select the future programme then

TV Guide: Landscape					Mon 06/03/06 19:35
Mon 06th			Prog. Type		Category
			All Types		All Services
20:20-22:00 Holliday Programme
	Time:	19:30	20:00	20:30	21:00	21:30
1	BBC1	CSI NY DIYS.O.S.			Red Cap
2	BBC2	HotWars	Holliday Programme
7	ITV1	Emmerd	Corotation Street		The Bill
10	Channel4 Scrapheap Challenge			Pepsi Chart Show
31	Channel5 News		Sex in the City		Terminator2
45	ITV2	Me out of here!		Pop Idol		News
70	S4C	Rugbi	15 to 1		ScrapheapChallenge
		+24 Hr	Prog. Type		Category
SELECT	TIMER REC	info				Page+
	RETURN	Guide ChangeDisplayMode				Page -

Timer	Remain 1:54 SP
Recording	19:35:16 6/ 3 MON

	Name	Date	Start	Stop		Mode	STTL
	3 BBC	6/ 3 MON	20:20	22:00		SP	OFF
	All services : BBC 2
	Holliday Programme				Programme Name
	Press OK to store the programme.
	OK			Delete		0	9 Number
	RETURN

•Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [e, r, w, q] ( 24, step 3).

– The settings are stored and the timer
		20:00		20:30	21:00	21:30
programme is on.		DIYS.O.S.			Red Cap
– The timer icon is displayed.				Holliday Programme
– “z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate
timer recording standby has been		Timer icon
activated.

– Repeat steps 4-5 to programme other recordings.

– Press [8] to turn the unit off.

To cancel a timer recording programming

1. Press [e, r, w, q] to select	2. Press [w] to select “Yes” and
the programme (the timer icon	press [OK].
is displayed) and press [OK].	– The timer icon disappears.
– Confirmation screen appears.

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

•-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

To check programmes ( 25)

Notes

•The TV Guide list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit.

•The TV Guide system will not work if the clock is not set correctly.

•If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” ( 51), the TV Guide system cannot be used.

•When programmes are recorded from

the TV Guide, the name of the selected
programme is transferred automatically
for the recording.	15

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Deleting Titles

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 ( 44).

•Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

Important:

Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

Delete Navigator

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

With the unit stopped

FUNCTION MENU	Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAM	Disc Protection Off

Playback

Recording

Delete

To Others

OK

RETURN

e, r to select “Delete” then

FUNCTION MENU	Cartridge Protection	Off	DELETE Navigator		Title View
DVD-RAM			DVD-RAM
	Disc Protection Off		07		08		--
Playback
Recording			BBC O 27/10 MON		BBC O 27/10 MON		***01	1. 1. SUN
Delete
			--		--		--
To Others			***01	1. 1. SUN	***01	1. 1. SUN	***01	1. 1. SUN

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

e, r, w, q to select the title, then

w to select “Delete” then

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

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

• You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

Multiple deleting

Select with [e, r, w, q] and press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

• A check mark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

Delete Titles During Playback

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

During playback

w to select “Delete” then

Notes

•You cannot delete while recording.

•+R +R DL +RW Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such titles are deleted.

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.

•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 (the recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted).

RQT8856

Important Notes for Recording

Selecting	Broadcast in multi-channel sound:	Hello	Hola	Hallo
	You can select audio language when received			Select the audio that you
Audio for
	audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio”
				want to record in “DVB Multi
Recording
	appears at the bottom of digital channel			Audio” in the on-screen
	information display).			display ( 43).

However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

About the	RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)	+R +R DL +RW
aspect when	The original aspect used for the source programme will also be	Recorded in 4:3 aspect
	used with the recording.
Recording a	However, in the following cases, Programme will be recorded
	in 4:3.
Programme
	-R -R DL -RW(V)
	Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or
	longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.
Copy-once	• It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
	+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM ( 72) compatible DVD-RAM.
Recording	RAM CPRM compatible discs only	-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
	12cm	— ( : Can do, −: Cannot do)

Playing the disc on other DVD players

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

The disc must be finalised after recording ( 45).

It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record.*

* You can record again if you format DVD-RW.

Play on other DVD equipments

Record onto DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

	+RW
	We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment ( 45).
Recording	DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
	• It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when
to DVD-R DL	space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer ( 45).
and +R DL	Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make
	certain before proceeding.

	DVD-R DL	The second layer
	+R DL
		The available
		space
	(Disc inner	The first layer
	side)

Title 1

Title 2

Recording/Playback direction

It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer.

(Disc outer side)

Advanced Features Basic Operations

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Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Durations

	XP
quality	SP
	LP
Picture
	EP (6Hours)*2
	EP (8Hours)
	Recording time
	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 enough remaining blank space.

•When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with

DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.

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

*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP (6Hours)” in the Setup menu ( 48).

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

*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” ( 17).

Tips

• Maximum number of titles to a disc

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:

–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

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to 4.7GB DVD-RAM disc:

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

		A second disc is necessary for
4.7 GB	4.7 GB	30 minutes of the programme.
DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM

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

4.7 GB	However there will be 30 minutes remaining
DVD-RAM	disc space.

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

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings ( 24) and flexible recording ( 20).

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When the format confirmation screen is displayed

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 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 other equipment.

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

Format

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

Yes No

SELECT

OK RETURN

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

w to select “Yes”, then

Tips

• Refer to “Formatting Discs” ( 44) for more detail of formatting.

When removing a Recorded Disc

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

After recording, if you
		Finalise
press [; OPEN/CLOSE]		on other DVD players.
		Finalise the disc so that it can be played
to eject the disc, the		Note : Recording or Editing is not possible
		after finalising.This may take up to 9 min.
following screen may		Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
		Press the REC button to start finalise.
appear.		This disc cannot be played on other
		DVD players without finalising.

Finalising

DVD-R, etc. recorded on this unit cannot be played on other players immediately after recording. Using the Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other players. (However, once the disc is finalised you will no longer be able to record onto the disc.)

to start finalising. or

to eject the disc without

finalising.

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” ( 44) or “Auto-Play Select” ( 45) in “DVD Management” before finalising.

•Refer to “Finalising” ( 45) for more detail of finalising.

Specifying the Recording Time

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

This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

During recording

On the main unit

REC	repeatedly until the desired time

is reached.

–The recording time and the unit’s display change as follows:

Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00

OFF 4:00	OFF 1:30
OFF 3:00	OFF 2:00

Notes

•This function does not work during timer recording or Flexible

Recording.

•Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP].

•The unit turns off automatically after recording finished.

Direct TV Recording

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

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 the 21-pin Scart cable.

Press and hold for about 1 second.

Tips

To stop recording

Press [g STOP].

Notes

•When Digital TEXT (MHEG) ( 32) is displayed, Direct TV recording is unavailable.

•When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording stops.

•When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display ( 21), Direct TV recording is unavailable.

•When the TV is in the HDMI input mode, this function is not available. Switch to other mode except for the HDMI input mode and use Direct TV Recording.

•However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.

Advanced Features

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Advanced Recording

Flexible Recording

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +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)” ( 18).

With the unit stopped

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback

RAM

Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording.

During recording

e, r to select “To Others” then

e, r to select	Flexible Rec
“Flexible Rec”	Maximum rec. time	8 Hour 00 Min.
	Record in FR mode.
then	Set rec. time	8 Hour 00 Min.
	Start	Cancel
	SELECT
		RETURN

w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.” and e, r to set the recording time.

–You can set “Hour” and “Min.” using the numbered buttons.

When you want to start recording

w, q, e, r 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 [g STOP].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS ] to show the remaining recording time.

DVD-RAM

REC 0:59 Remaining time

1 DVB

BBC ONE Wales

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP] once.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Simultaneous Record and Playback

RAM

Allows playback of a previous title, while recording something else.

During recording

w, q, e, r to select the title to play then

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1.Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.

2.Press [g STOP].

Notes

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

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Recording from a Satellite Receiver

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

Manual Recording

Preparation:

•Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

•RAM If the disc is protected, release protection

( 44).

•Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals ( 9).

•When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 51).

With the unit stopped.

to select “AV2” for the

satellite receiver you have connected.

to select the recording mode.

Select the channel on the satellite receiver.

– Recording starts.

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

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

Preparation:

•Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

•RAM If the disc is protected, release protection

( 44).

•Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to “VCR Scart Terminal” of a SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver with a 21-pin scart cable ( 9).

•Set the “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu ( 51).

Make timer programming on SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver.

–Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.

–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], [8] etc.).

When you operate, press [EXT LINK] to cancel EXT LINK standby mode or recording (The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).

Tips

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [g STOP].

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 ( 24)

Notes

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

•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.

RAM To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” ( 38).

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

Advanced Features

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Recording from an External Device

Recording from a VCR, etc.

Connect cables while both the unit and the external device are turned off.

Front of the unit

	You can get a
	sharper, clearer
	picture by
	connecting with
	an S Video
	cable instead of
	the yellow video	Yellow White Red
	cable.
	S Video cable	Audio/Video
		cable

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

Preparation:

•Turn on the unit.

•RAM If the disc is protected, release protection ( 44).

•When the output signal from the external device is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 51).

•To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in NR” to “On” in the on-screen display ( 43).

Insert a disc.

to select the recording mode ( 18).

to select the input where your external device is connected.

– Front panel inputs are AV3.

Start play on the external device.

at the point you want to start recording to the disc.

Notes

•When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external device stops.

Tips

•You can also connect to the AV2 on the rear.

•If the audio output of the external device is monaural, connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

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Recording from a DV Camcorder

Connect the cable while both the unit and the external device are turned off.

Front of the unit

4-pin DV Cable

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

Preparation:

•Turn on the unit.

•RAM If the disc is protected, release protection ( 44).

•When the output signal from the external device is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu ( 51).

•When recording bilingual programmes ( 49).

Insert a disc.

to select the recording mode ( 18).

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

“DV Auto Rec” screen may appear.

DV Auto Rec

DV unit is connected.

Record from the DV unit ?

Rec to DVD

Cancel

SELECT

OK RETURN

When “DV Auto Rec” screen does not appear

Perform steps 1–3 ( above)

1.With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].

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

3.Press [e, r] to select “DV Auto Rec” then press [OK].

You can proceed to step 5 ( right).

w to select “Rec to DVD” and press

w to select “Rec” then

Notes

•When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external device stops.

•If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for “Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu ( 49).

•RAM Programmes are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images create chapters and playlists are created automatically.

•If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these are not guaranteed to work.

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

•The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

•Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the camcorder.

•The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.

•This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;

Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector.

Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm correct external connection.

•You cannot record and play simultaneously.

Tips

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears.

Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.

To stop recording

Press [ STOP].

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].

If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions on page 22.

Advanced Features

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