Panasonic DMR-EZ49VEB User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ49VEB

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) (> 46)

VIERA remote control

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 (> 31)

Easy access to various functions

You can access the main function quickly and easily from FUNCTION MENU. ≥ FUNCTION MENU Display (> 45)

Select

BBC 1 10/10 FRI

OPTION

RETURN

a function and an item.

You can access selected function easily.

VIDEO

BBC 1 11/10 SAT

Select

Page 02/02

PICTURE

MUSIC

FUNCTION MENU

RETURN

Disc Protection Off

Video

Picture

DELETE Navigator Title View

DVD-RAM

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

TV Guide

Others

Drive Select

FREEVIEWTM functions

≥ Guide Link (> 23)

High Quality Picture

HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour)

≥ Connection with HDMI terminal (> 12) ≥ Deep Colour (> 92)

Digital Switchover

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 (> 67)

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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 (N2QAYB000466) ∏ 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

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Getting started

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

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

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

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

Remote Control Information/Unit Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Media Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inserting Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inserting/Removing the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inserting a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Disc Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

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

Types of disc for the type of connected TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB Memory Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Basic Operations

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

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

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

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

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

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

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

Copying Titles (One Touch Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying Titles (VHS J DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying Titles or Playlists (DVD J VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deleting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DELETE Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Deleting Titles During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Advanced Features

Notes for Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DVD Recording Modes and Durations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

VHS Recording Modes and Durations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

When the format confirmation screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . . 29

When removing a Recorded or Copied Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifying the Recording Time

—One Touch Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manual Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . 31

Recording from an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Advanced Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Manual timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle . . . . 33

To cancel a timer recording in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears . . . . . . . 34

Check, Change, Delete Programmes,

or Resolve Overlapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To deactivate timer programme

(e.g. to interrupt a daily or weekly timer programming) . . . . . 34

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

GUIDE Plus+ system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the GUIDE Plus+ list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

View advertisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type

or category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching desired programmes on

GUIDE Plus+ list by words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Advanced Disc Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Quick View (Play k 1.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Direct Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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 Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . 42

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

Playing Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Start Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

FUNCTION MENU Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI

ControlTM”/Q Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Digital Channel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

New Channel Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Advanced Editing

Titles—Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Accessing the Title View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Title Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapters—Creating, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Accessing the Chapter View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Chapter Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Accessing the Playlist View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Creating Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Editing Playlists/Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Still Pictures—Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture View. . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Album (still picture)/Picture Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Deleting still pictures using DELETE Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying Titles or Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying Titles (VHS > DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying Titles or Playlists (DVD > VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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

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

Copying Still Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting Menus

Setting On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Accessing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Accessing the Management Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Accessing the Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playback/Recording and Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Sound and Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

VHS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Other Settings

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV. . . . . . . . . 74

Reference

Additional Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and

a Video Cassette Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Connecting to a Television with Audio/Video Cable

(not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Adding an Amplifer or Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

DVB-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

On the Unit’s Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

When Other Panasonic Products Respond to

this Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

To Reset This Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

General Issues:Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

General Issues:Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

General Issues:Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

General Issues:GUIDE Plus+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

General Issues:DVB-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

General Issues:VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

General Issues:USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Playback Issues:Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Playback Issues:Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Playback Issues:Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Playback Issues:Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Playback Issues:Still Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Playback Issues:VHS Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Playback Issues:VHS Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Playback Issues:VHS Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Recording Issues:Recording/Timer Recording

/Copying/External input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Recording Issues:VHS Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Editing Issues: DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Editing Issues: Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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

P8 – 14

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Remote Control Information/Unit Care

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.

R6/LR6, AA

≥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 with 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.

The distance and angles are an approximate.

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.

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 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.

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

Media Handling

Insert label-up.

Tab

Disc Care

Holding a disc

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).

Cleaning discs

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 to their cases when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.

Storing discs

≥ Do not place or store discs 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

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 labelled or re-labelled)

Inserting/Removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥ Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the

data stored therein has been backed up.

≥ Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it

straight in.

≥ Insert an USB device while the unit is stopped, so the “USB

device” screen is displayed. Select an item, then press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (> 42, 60).

Removing the USB memory

≥ Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB

memory straight out.

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

may be damaged.

Inserting a video cassette

Insert a video cassette. (The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up.)

The unit is automatically turned on.

Inserting Discs

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

– Insert a disc.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close tray.

Notes

≥ Ensure the disc is flat in the tray. ≥ When using DVD-RAM or DVD-R, remove the disc from the

cartridge. Cartridge discs cannot be used.

≥ It is not possible to record or play continuously from one

side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

Automatic drive select function

[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

≥ If the unit is stopped, it automatically switches to the DVD

drive when a disc is inserted.

To e ject: From the main unit

≥ Press [< EJECT] on the main unit.

From the remote control

≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS drive and then press

and hold [∫] for about 3 or more seconds.

Video Cassette Information

Video cassettes

≥ Break off the video cassette’s tab to

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

≥ You can use video cassettes with the

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

Video cassette care

≥ Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the

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

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

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

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Location of Parts/Controls

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control



DRIVE

SELECT

DELETE

SKIP/INDEX REW

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

TEXT

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCHRESET

PAUSE

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 [DVD or VHS] ............................... (> 20, 21, 22)

3 Select channels and title numbers etc./

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

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,

or still pictures/Reset the tape counter ...... (> 26, 34, 41, 56)

5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show the digital channel information

/Programme information within GUIDE Plus+ screen

/Show status messages.............................. (> 36, 41, 48, 49)

7 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR................................... (> 38, 43)

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. (> 43, 50) – for showing advertisements (> 36) – for searching for programmes (> 37) – for showing Audio Description screen (> 48) – 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, 43) – for switching VIDEO / Playlists (> 58) – for GUIDE Plus+ operations (> 36) – for deactivating timer programme (> 34) – for selecting programme category (> 33, 37, 49) – for editing Favourites (> 66)

; Recording function

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

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

[EXT LINK]: Linked timer recordings with external equipment ..............(> 31)

[¥ DIRECT TV REC]: Direct TV Recording .........................................(> 29)

< DVB function

[TEXT ]: Show Digital Teletext service.............................................(> 48)

[STTL ]: Show subtitles ................................................................... (> 48)

= Transmission window

> TV operations .............................................................. (> 74)

? Channel select/Change pages in the GUIDE Plus+ list

/TRACKING/V-LOCK.................................. (> 19, 22, 36, 41)

@ Show timer recording list .............................................. (> 33)

A Input select (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3) ................. (> 19, 31, 32)

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

C Exit the menu screen

D Show the GUIDE Plus+ screen ........................ (> 19, 23, 36)

E Show FUNCTION MENU ............................................. (> 45)

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)

J Show menu for disc playback etc./

Change DVB multi audio .............................................. (> 62)

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The Unit’s Display

COPYING

COPYING COPYING

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

part with your finger.

The unit‘s display

Remote Control signal sensor (> 6)

Cassette compartment Disc Tray



  

 

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

On:

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

Flashes:

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

2 Recording mode indicator......................... (> 28)

3 Main display section

Current time/playback counter, various messages

4 Copying indicator

Main Unit



EJECT

L/MONO R

AV3 IN

S VIDEO

/MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO







5 Digital broadcast indicator

Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

6 Linked timer recordings with external equipment

indicator ..................................................... (> 31)

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.





OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

VHS



REC

DVD

VHS

COPYING

STEP 1





1 Cassette eject button

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

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

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

5 Play 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

DMR-EZ49V

Model No.

VR7AA01002 R

SER NO.

AC IN

  

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

Connection for the AC mains lead

2 Serial number 3 Cooling fan

4 HDMI AV OUT terminal....................... (> 12, 77)

Digital audio and video output terminal

5 Digital audio output terminal ...................... (> 76)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)









VHS

DVD



7 AV3 input terminals ................................... (> 32)

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, 21, 22)

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

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

; USB port..................................................... (> 7)

< One Touch Copying operation button

≥From VHS to DVD ......................................... (> 24)

≥From DVD to VHS .......................................... (> 25)

RF IN

R-AUDIO-



VIDEO

OUT

AV2 (EXT) AV1 (TV)

OUT

 



6 AUDIO/VIDEO output terminals ............... (> 76)

7 AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal ......... (> 11, 7 5)

Connection of an external unit

8 AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal ..... (> 10, 11, 75)

TV set connection

9 Aerial output terminal.................... (> 10, 11, 75)

: Aerial input terminal...................... (> 10, 11, 75)

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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 (> 46). – 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” (> 71) Make “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (> 71)

≥ 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

To t h e 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.

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.

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

HDMI

AV O U T

Digital satellite receiver

DISH

HDMI OUT

AV/ TV

INPUT

AV/ VCR

AV2 (EXT)

AV1 (TV)

HDMI IN

RF IN

RF OUT

This unit

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN/

AERIAL

To t h e aerial

STEP 2

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” (> 31)

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, 75

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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 (> 29) ≥ 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. [> 46, 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 (1.5 m), 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” (> 70).

(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” (> 70).

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

(> 92) 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).

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Setting the Channels and Clock

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 AutoSetup again (> 67, 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 (> 67, DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality)

To set the channel list best suited to your region (> 67, 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 (> 69, 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.

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,

then press [OK].

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

mode. (Quick Start mode) ≥“Power Save in Standby” is set to activate during

the setting time period.

– 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

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.

§2

When “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 72)

When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.

DVB Auto Setup

Scan CH 21 68

27 27

TV: 6 Radio: 4 Data: 0

RETURN

Power Save in Standby

CHANGE

RETURN

Activated (On

/ On Timer)

Approx. 0.5W

Deactivated Activated

Turns off

(The clock display

disappears.)

Cannot do Can do

(continued on the next page)

Channel Name BBC ONE Wales BBC 2W

BBC NEWS 24 BBC Radio Wales

Searching...

Power Save

From

:00

Saves standby power consumption by disabling Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby.

Deactivated

Approx. 14W

Stays lit

Type TV TV

TV Radio

(Off)

Quality 9 9

9 9



DRIVE

SELECT

DELETE

:00

STATUS

OPTION



VOL

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCHRESET

SKIP/INDEX REW

STOP

REC

TEXT

PAUSE

REC MODE

STTL DISPLAY

MANUAL SKIP

-10s

EXT LINK

TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE

PROG/CHECK

CHAPTER

PLAY

EXIT

RETURN

+60s

DIRECT TV REC

TIME SLIP

JET REW

STEP 3

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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.

Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget). Owner ID cannot be reset by “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu (> 73)

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

RETURN

Owner ID

PIN number

Name House No. Postcode

RETURN : leave

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”.

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. (> 66)

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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

2, 1 to select the item you want

Off

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.

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.

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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).

Disc Handling

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

Disc type Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-R Video – ≤≤ –

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 (> 65). [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 (> 27, Notes for Recording)

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

necessary (> 64).

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

you create top menu (> 65).

≥Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “DVD Recording Modes and Durations” (> 28).

Data that can

be recorded

and played

Video

Still picture

Rewritable

≤≤ ≤

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 (> 91) for compatible disc versions and

recording speeds.

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.

Copy-once

recording

§2

(CPRM) (> 27)

CPRM (> 92)

compatible discs only.

≤

Standard symbol

STEP 3

[RAM]

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

[-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

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. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit

DVD-R DL +R DL

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

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 (> 28)

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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 music recorded in MP3 (> 18)

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

DVD-RW (DVD

Video

Recording

format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

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

[-RW‹VR›]

MP3, JPEG ≥DVD-R

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (> 64) 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

[CD]

MP3, 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) and MP3 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 (> 92).

≥ 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, DivX Video Disc

≥ DVD-RAM with a cartridge (TYPE 1)

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

≥CD-R ≥CD-R

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

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

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

Types of disc for the type of connected TV

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

TV type Disc Yes/ No

PAL ≤

Multi-system TV

PAL TV

NTSC ≤

PAL ≤

NTSC

)

§1

(PAL60)

≤

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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” (> 70).

≥When playing back a disc, ensure that you match the “TV System”

setting to the disc (PAL or NTSC) (> 70).

NTSC

§2

≤

USB Memory Handling

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 MP3 Still pictures (JPEG)

Playing

Instructions

≥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.

≥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 MP3 files recorded with a computer onto the USB memory (> 42).

You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto the USB memory and copy them to DVD-RAM (> 43, 60).

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Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG)

MP3 File Information

Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

File format MP3

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

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)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling

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

frequency ID3 tags compatible ([USB])

Still Picture (JPEG§2) Information

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

File format JPEG

Compatible pixels Between 34k34 and 6400k6400

Number of

§3

folders

Number of files

MOTION JPEG PROGRESSIVE JPEG

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

play may not be possible.

§1

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

§2

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

§3

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

≥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 [RAM] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders

§3

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

§1

: 3000 files

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

Not supported

Notes

[RAM]

≥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

§1

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.

Tips

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

Structure of MP3 folders

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

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

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.

Root

XXXX

JPEG

DCIM

Root

003 Group

Root



DCIM

XXXXX

001 Group

001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

DCIM

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

004 Folder

P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

.jpg

XXXXX

XXXX



002 Group

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

XXXXX

XXXX



003 Folder

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg



.jpg



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Watching Television

Basic Operati ons

Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” (> 36) 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 19:45

– 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