Panasonic DMR-HS2 Operating Instruction

EG GN

DVD Video Recorder

Grabadora de DVD vídeo

Operating Instructions

Instrucciones de uso

Model No. DMR-HS2 Modelo N. DMR-HS2

HARD DISK DRIVE

G-CODE

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

Antes de proceder a la conexión, a la utilización ó al ajuste de este producto, rogamos lea detenidamente las

instrucciones. Guarde el presente manual.

RQT6598-E

Contents

Control reference guide ............................................................ 4

Remote control ............................................................................................4

Main unit ......................................................................................................4

The unit’s display .........................................................................................5

Warning and Important Information ......................................... 6

The remote control .................................................................... 8

Batteries .......................................................................................................8

Use ..............................................................................................................8

Television operation .....................................................................................9

Discs ......................................................................................... 10

Discs you can use ......................................................................................10

Discs you can use for recording and play ..................................................10

Play-only discs ...........................................................................................10

Discs that cannot be played .......................................................................11

Audio format logos .....................................................................................11

Which Disc Types and Programme Types (on HDD)

are Playable on What TV ........................................................................12

Discs and accessories ...............................................................................12

PC CARD (JPEG) ..................................................................... 12

PC Cards capable of displaying and saving .............................................. 12

Still pictures (JPEG) ................................................................ 13

Still pictures (JPEG) that can be displayed/saved .....................................13

Folders that can be displayed/saved ..........................................................13

Connecting and Setting up ..................................................... 14

Preset Download

(To Simultaneously set up this unit with a new television) ......................15

Preset Download

(To set up this unit with a television in use) ............................................15

Auto Setup .................................................................................................17

Selecting TV screen type ........................................................ 17

Selecting between HDD and DVD drives ............................... 18

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD ...................... 18

Erasing a programme that is being played ................................................19

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function) .....................20

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH .......................................................... 20

Slow-motion play ....................................................................................... 20

Skipping .....................................................................................................21

Starting play from a selected programme, title, chapter or track ...............21

Manual Skip ...............................................................................................21

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip ........................................21

Changing audio ..........................................................................................22

Programme play ........................................................................................ 23

Random play ..............................................................................................23

Marking places to play again—MARKER .................................................. 24

Recording television programmes ......................................... 25

Flexible recording mode (FR) .................................................................... 27

Watching the television while recording .....................................................27

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording ..........................28

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

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing

play .........................................................................................................29

Simultaneous recording and play ..............................................................29

Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) .............................. 30

Using the FUNCTIONS window .............................................. 30

About the FUNCTIONS window ................................................................30

Using the FUNCTIONS window .................................................................30

Timer recording ....................................................................... 32

Using SHOWVIEW (G-CODE) number to make timer recording ......................32

Manual programming .................................................................................34

Relief Recording ........................................................................................35

Auto Renewal Recording ...........................................................................35

Entering programme titles ..........................................................................35

To check programmes ...............................................................................36

Starting and cancelling programmes .........................................................36

To clear a timer recording programme ......................................................36

Recording from a video cassette player ................................ 37

When connected to non-DV equipment ..................................................... 37

When connected to DV equipment ............................................................37

Entering titles ........................................................................... 38

DISC INFORMATION ................................................................ 39

Enter Title .................................................................................................. 39

Disc Protection ...........................................................................................39

Releasing disc protection ...........................................................................40

Erase all programmes ................................................................................40

Format .......................................................................................................41

Top Menu—Selecting the background image ............................................42

Finalize—Creating DVD-Video ..................................................................42

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR ............................................. 43

Selecting programmes to play ...................................................................43

Erasing programmes ................................................................................. 44

Entering and editing programme titles .......................................................44

Checking programme contents ..................................................................44

Protecting programmes ............................................................................. 45

Releasing programme protection .............................................................. 45

Erasing parts of a programme .................................................................. 46

Dividing programmes ................................................................................ 47

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes ....................................48

Displaying play lists ................................................................................... 48

Creating play lists ...................................................................................... 49

Playing play lists ....................................................................................... 50

Playing Scenes ......................................................................................... 50

Adding Scenes to a play list ...................................................................... 51

Moving a Scene ........................................................................................ 51

To re-edit a play list Scene ....................................................................... 52

Erasing a Scene from a play list ............................................................... 53

Copying play lists ...................................................................................... 53

Erasing a play list ...................................................................................... 54

Titling play lists .......................................................................................... 54

Checking play list’s contents ..................................................................... 54

Using DISPLAY menus ............................................................ 55

Common procedures ................................................................................ 55

Disc menu ................................................................................................. 55

Play menu ................................................................................................. 56

A-B repeat play ......................................................................................... 56

Repeat play ............................................................................................... 56

Picture menu ............................................................................................. 57

Sound menu .............................................................................................. 57

Dubbing programmes or play list ...........................................58

One Touch Dubbing (HDD DVD) .......................................................... 59

JPEG-Playing JPEG pictures .......................................................60

Displaying JPEG pictures (Album Display) ............................................... 60

To display JPEG pictures one

by one with constant interval (Slide Show) ............................................ 61

JPEG-Editing JPEG pictures .......................................................62

Copy .......................................................................................................... 62

Copy All of PC Card .................................................................................. 63

Erase ......................................................................................................... 63

Protect ....................................................................................................... 64

Releasing protection ................................................................................. 64

PRINT (DPOF) .......................................................................................... 65

Others ....................................................................................................... 66

DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) .............................67

Child Lock ................................................................................. 68

To activate the child lock ........................................................................... 68

To cancel the child lock ............................................................................. 68

Upgrading your system .......................................................... 68

Enjoying more powerful sound .................................................................. 68

Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] ........................... 69

Connecting an analog amplifier or system component [B] ........................ 69

Connecting a Decoder .............................................................................. 70

Connecting a satellite receiver or digital receiver ..................................... 70

Connecting a video cassette recorder ...................................................... 71

Changing the unit’s settings ...................................................72

Common procedures ................................................................................ 72

Summary of settings ................................................................................. 73

Entering a password ................................................................................. 76

Digital output ............................................................................................. 76

Remote Setting ......................................................................................... 77

Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control ....... 77

Clock Settings ........................................................................................... 78

Channel Settings ....................................................................................... 79

Power Save Setting .................................................................................. 81

Language Settings .................................................................................... 81

Country Settings ....................................................................................... 81

Shipping Condition .................................................................................... 81

Status displays ......................................................................... 82

Changing the information displayed .......................................................... 82

Display examples ...................................................................................... 82

Maintenance and Handling ...................................................... 83

Maintenance ............................................................................................. 83

Disc handling ............................................................................................ 83

Glossary .................................................................................... 84

Self-diagnosis ...........................................................................87

Error displays .......................................................................... 87

Troubleshooting guide ............................................................89

Specifications ...........................................................................92

Index ..........................................................................................93

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

TIMER

DUBBING

INPUT SELECT

ERASE

AUDIO

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

STAT U S

AV LINK

MANUAL SKIP

REC MODE

SKIP

A B C D

Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which

FUNCTIONS

TIME SLIP

178

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4544 46

49 50 51

3837 39

40 42 4341

DVD/TV

DVD

ShowView AV

DIRECT TV REC

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

-/- -

SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

TIMER

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

Í Í

HDD DVD

appear in the text. The illustration shows DMR-HS2EG for the Continental Europe.

Mantenga abierta esta página para que se puedan leer enteramente las Instrucciones operativas. Se remite a ésta para el control, los nombres de los componentes y los números que aparecen en el texto. La ilustración muestra el DMR-HS2EG para Europa continental.

ª How to open the remote control ª Cómo abrir el mando a distancia

Hold both sides of the remote control's cover to open it. (You can also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.)

Mantenga los dos lados de la tapa del mando a distancia para abrirla. (Puede abrirla también oprimiendo en el centro de la misma y haciéndola deslizar hacia abajo.)

Control reference guide

Remote control

(1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In

the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains.

≥In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of

power.

HOWVIEW button (ShowView) (For Continental Europe)

(2) S

CODE button (G-Code) (For Australia and N.Z.) . . . . . . 32

G-

(3) Television input mode selector (AV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

(4) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

≥When selecting a title, chapter, track, programme, or play list

For the HDD:

Example: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5] Example: “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

For the disc:

Example: “5”: [0] )[5] Example: “15”: [1] )[5]

≥When selecting a page of play list scene

Example: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5] Example: “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

≥When selecting a television channel

Example: “5”: [5] Example: “15”: [ ] )[1] )[5]

≥When selecting a folder of still picture (JPEG)

When selecting a page of Album (JPEG) Example: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5] Example: “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

(5) Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

(6) HDD/DVD button (HDD, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

(7) Stop button (∫). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

(8) Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

(9) Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 43

(10)Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/

Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17

(11)Function button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

(12)Timer recording button (Á, TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

(13)Manual programming and check button

(PROG/CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

(14)TV on/off button (Í, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

(15)DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

(16)Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(17)Direct TV recording button (¥, DIRECT TV REC) . . . . . 28

(18)Channel up/down buttons (W, X, CH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(19)TV volume up/down buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . 09

(20)Slow/Search buttons (6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . 20

(21)Play button (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

(22)Menu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST). . . . 19, 48

(23)Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

(24)Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

(25)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 30

(26)Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(27)Dubbing button (DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

(28)Status display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 82

(29)Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

(30)Erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 36, 50, 61

(31)Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27

(32)Skip buttons (:, 9, SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

(33)AV link button (AV LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

(34)Manual skip button (MANUAL SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

(35)Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(36)Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . 20

Page

Main unit

(37)Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

(38)PC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

(39)Card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

(40)HDD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

≥When recording on the HDD drive, this lamp will light (red). ≥This lamp flashes while recording is paused.

(41)DVD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

≥When recording on the DVD drive, this lamp will light (red). ≥This lamp flashes while recording is paused.

(42)Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

(43)Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . 18

(44)Standby indicator

≥When the unit in connected to the AC mains lead, this

indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

(45)AV3 input terminals (AV3 IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

(46)DV input terminal (DV INPUT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

(47)HDD mode lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

≥When selecting the HDD drive, this lamp will light (green).

(48)DVD mode lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

≥When selecting the DVD drive, this lamp will light (green). ≥When the HDD drive is selected and a disc is being read

after the disc tray has been opened/closed, this lamp will flash.

(49)Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

(50)Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . . . . . . 20

(51)External link button (EXT LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Buttons such as remote control.

1 function the same as the controls on the

Page

The unit’s display

Rotating (REC): recording Stopped (REC): recording paused

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play, Simultaneously recording and play or Time Slip is in progress

Rotating (PLAY): playing Stopped (PLAY): play paused

ENGLISH

Control reference guide (continued)

(1)

(1) Recording indicator (REC)

On:

when recording on the currently selected drive

(2) Timer programme display

On:

when a programme for timer recording is on

Flashes:

when there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer recording is programmed, but the unit is not on standby. (pages 32 and 34)

(3) Disc type

DVD-RAM: DVD-RAM DVD-R: DVD-R DVD VIDEO: DVD-Video VIDEO CD: Video CD CD: Audio CD

(4) The display mode of the main display section

TITLE: title number TRACK: track number CHAP: chapter number PG: programme number PL: play list number

(5) Recording mode (pages 26 and 33)

XP: High-quality mode SP: Normal mode LP: Long play mode EP: Long play mode XP SP LP EP (all on):

FR mode (in flexible recording or in timer recording)

(6) DVD indicator

On:

in the DVD mode with AV LINK Function (page 70)

(7) Card indicator

On:

when a PC card is set in the unit.

Flashes:

when a PC card is inserted (page 60) when a PC card is being read/written to

(8) External link display (page 28)

On:

when a linked timer recording with external equipment is in standby mode, or being performed.

(2)

(10)

(4)

(11)

(9) Dubbing direction indicator (page 58) (10)Channel

(11)Main display section

Note

≥A half mirror is used for the unit display so the display may

≥If “FL Display” is set to “Automatic” (page 75) or the power save

(3)

ªRegarding the HDD/DVD record lamp

(1) HDD record lamp (40) (2) DVD record lamp (41)

When recording on the HDD drive, the HDD record lamp (40) will light (red). When recording on the DVD drive, the DVD record lamp (41) will light (red).

(5) (9)(7)

(6)

(8)

EXT Link

1, 2, 3, ....., 99 / A1, A2, A3, A4 / DV

Recording and play counter/ Remaining recording time/ PG (recorded programme on the HDD/DVD-RAM)/ Title etc. of the currently selected drive (HDD/DVD)

≥Remaining recording time:

(For example)

1 hour )Displayed as “R 1:00” timer recording Current time Track, chapter Miscellaneous messages etc.

occasionally be difficult to see depending on surrounding conditions.

setting is active (page 73), the unit’s display will not light up. Also, in addition to the aforementioned conditions, if the power is off and the unit is in timer recording standby mode, only Á lights up in the display. If the unit is carrying out a timer recording, the Á of the unit’s display and HDD/DVD record lamp (40)(41) light.

(2)(1)

Warning and Important Information

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.

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ADVARSEL!

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VAROITUS!

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As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

ªConserve the environment

See “Power Save” of page 81.

ªDisposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations.

ªCautions before you operate this unit

Avoid:

≥Humidity and dust. ≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight. ≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects. ≥Touching internal parts of the unit. ≥Water or some other liquid. ≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during

lightning storms.)

≥Anything heavy on the unit. ≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands. ≥Using a cell phone near the unit because doing so may cause

noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

Do:

≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth. ≥Install the unit in a horizontal position. ≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until you

have finished all connections.

SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The S licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development

GCorporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan. The G-

CODE system is manufactured under licence from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to

Grepresent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term S

CODE system, follow the same steps listed for the SHOWVIEW

Gsystem.

HOWVIEW system is manufactured under

HOWVIEW will be used. If you use

ªImportant

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

ªWarning

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

ªFor your safety

Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Warning and Important Information (continued)

ªRegarding the Internal Hard Disk (HDD)

This unit has an internal hard disk capable of recording and playback (referred to hereon as HDD). In order to prevent damage to the HDD or to hard disk contents, the recording of noise or interruption of normal functioning, you are advised to take the following precautions when installing or using the unit:

≥Do not expose to vibration or rough treatment. ≥Do not place in an enclosed area so that the rear cooling fan and

the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Do not place in an area where the changes in temperature are

extreme. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause condensation. Using the unit when there is condensation inside will damage the HDD and may lead to breakdown. Use of the unit in areas subject to temperature changes of more than 20 degrees an hour is not recommended.

≥Do not place in areas with high humidity ≥Do not place the unit in any orientation other than horizontal. ≥Do not disconnect the AC mains plug from the household AC

outlet while the unit is on, shut off the electricity supply to the area in which the unit is installed or move the unit while it is on. ) If moving the unit, first turn it off* and remove the AC mains

plug from the household AC outlet. Wait 2 minutes before moving. * Press [DVD, Í] (1) and confirm that “BYE” disappears from

the display.

In order to maximize the efficacy of recording using this unit, a variable bit rate recording system is used. This system may sometimes show the amount of time remaining for recording as being more or less than the amount of time remaining.

≥If the remaining time is insufficient, erase any unwanted

programmes to create enough space before starting recording.

≥When erasing programmes, you should aim to create ample

space on the storage media for the intended programme. This is because the time available for recording may not increase in exact proportion to the time represented by the programmes you erase.

ªNotes on these instructions

≥All other names, company names, product names, etc. in these

instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using

the remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation described can also be performed with the main unit.

≥The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not

necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

ªDisplays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual displays depends on the disc being played. ≥In certain circumstances, icons will be displayed in gray and will

not respond if clicked on. This means that the function represented by that icon cannot be used.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Standard Accessories 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control

(EUR7615KD0 for Continental Europe)

(EUR7615KL0 for Australia and New Zealand) 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead 1 pc. Audio/Video cable 1 pc. Cleaning cloth

for cleaning the mirror section on the front of the unit

Conditions contributing to the occurrence of condensation:

In any of the cases listed below, allow the unit to adjust to the room temperature by leaving it for approximately 2 hours with the power on.

≥When the room is steamy or the humidity is high ≥If there is a sudden change in temperature, for example:

) The unit is moved from a cold to a warm place or vice versa. ) A heater is used to warm the area up quickly in winter or an air

conditioner is used to cool the area quickly in summer.

) The air from an air conditioner flows directly onto the unit

(please take action to ensure this does not happen).

In the event of a power failure

If a power failure occurs, contents in the process of playback/ recording as well as already recorded, saved or dubbed HDD contents may be damaged.

Safeguards against accidental loss

Data may be lost if the HDD suffers damage. Any contens you wish to keep permanently should be dubbed or moved to DVDRAM or DVD-R.

Note

≥The HDD in this unit reserves a part of the storage space for use

as a system management area.

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The remote control

Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6, AA, UM-3

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥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. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel.

Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. ≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from

dust.

≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

(1)

(2)

(1) Remote control signal sensor (2) 7 m (3) Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Do not;

≥put heavy objects on the remote control. ≥take the remote control apart. ≥spill liquids onto the remote control.

(3)

DVD

Inside of unit

DANGER CAUTION

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The remote control (continued)

Television operation

You can control televisions by changing the remote control code.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

1 Refer to the chart below for the code for your

television.

2 Press and hold [TV, Í] (14) and enter the two-digit

code with the numeric buttons. (4)

≥For example: 01, press [0] )[1]. ≥After entering the code, test the remote control by turning on

the television and changing channels.

Note

≥If there is more than one code, repeat the procedure until you find

the code that allows correct operation.

≥Repeat this procedure after you change the batteries. ≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote is not compatible with your television.

List of TVs Compatible with the unit’s Remote Control

Brand: Code

Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 44 AIWA 35 AKAI 27, 30 BLAUPUNKT 09 BRANDT 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 CURTIS 31 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31 FERGUSON 10 GOLDSTAR/LG 31 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 INNO HIT 34 IRRADIO 30 ITT 25 JVC 17, 39 LOEWE 07 METZ 28, 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20 MIVAR 24 NEC 36 NOKIA 25, 26, 27 NORDMENDE 10 ORION 37 PHILIPS 05, 06 PHONOLA 31, 33 PIONEER 38 PYE 05, 06 RADIOLA 05, 06 SABA 10 SALORA 26 SAMSUNG 31, 32, 43 SANSUI 05, 31, 33 SANYO 21 SBR 06 SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31 SELECO 06, 25 SHARP 18 SIEMENS 09 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 SONY 08 TELEFUNKEN 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 THOMSON 10, 15 TOSHIBA 16 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

Operation: Button

On and off: [TV, Í] (14) Video input mode: [AV] (3) Channels: [CH, W, X] (18) Volume: [VOLUME, i, j] (19) Numeric: [0-9, -/--] (4)

ªThe 3 methods for switching to the AV input on your

Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of 3 different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

1) Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

2) Press [AV] (3) to switch to the AV input. Each press of [AV] (3) switches between “TV reception” and “AV input(s)”.

B (for the remote control code No.44)

1) Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

2) Press [AV] (3). Colour bars for selecting the AV input appear on the TV screen.

3) Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to select the desired AV input from the displayed colour bars for the AV input by pressing [A] (29), [B] (28), [C] (33) or [D] (34) on the remote control.

C (for the remote control code No.01)

1) Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

2) Press [AV] (3). The last previously selected AV input indication appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another AV input also appear, but they disappear a few seconds later.

3) Before the indications for selecting another AV input disappear, press [A] (29), [B] (28), [C] (33) or [D] (34) to select the desired AV input. With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows: [A] (29): Move left [B] (28): Move down [C] (33): Move up [D] (34): Move right

Discs

ALL

Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Audio CDs

Video CDs

DVD-RAM

Hard disk Drive (HDD)

For your reference

≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized

(page 42) and can still be recorded on.

≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as

DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

≥Functions that can use the memory card are indicated by [CARD].

DVD-Video

DVD-R

Discs you can use for recording and play

Logos for the discs you can record on and play

Disc type

DVDRAM

Logo Regulation

[4.7 GB / 9.4 GB, 5” (12 cm)] [2.8 GB 3” (8 cm)]

Indication used in instructions

[RAM]

≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC

signals or vice versa.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC

signals. (However, both types of programme may be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

Play-only discs

Discs you can play-only and their logos

Disc type

DVDVideo

Audio CD

Video CD

Logo Video system

PAL / NTSC [DVD-V]

– [CD]

PAL / NTSC [VCD]

Indication used in instructions

DVDR

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the HDD or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are:

(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this

unit.

(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer

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

Note

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for

Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto 2.8 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-R.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,

dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings

with the write protected tab (page 87). With the tab in this position, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes with the direct navigator, edit with the play list screen, or format the disc.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge

DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your valuable recordings.

For your reference ≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on

incompatible players (including players manufactured by Panasonic). Consult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM disc.

≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that

allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.

4.7 GB for General Ver.2.0

[DVD-R]

Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

≥For Continental Europe : “2” ≥For Australia and N.Z. : “4”

DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their region number is the same or includes the same number, or if the DVD is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for this unit before choosing discs. The number for this unit is indicated on the rear panel of the unit.

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

Note

≥The producer of the material can control how these discs are

played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

upon completion

Discs (continued)

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this

unit or “All”

≥Some DVD-R ≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥DVD-Audio ≥iRW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Photo CD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.Discs ≥Play of non-standard Video CDs and Super Video CDs is not

guaranteed.

DVD-R

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing [the process that allows recordings on DVD-R to be played on compatible DVD players, (page 42)] them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

ªBefore finalizing

You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programmes and erasing programmes. You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or not. You cannot record over parts that have been recorded. Erasing programmes will not increase the disc’s available time.

ªAfter finalizing

The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video specifications, and your very own DVD-Video is created.

≥The titles you entered with this unit appear as menus. ≥Programmes longer than 5 minutes are divided into five-minute

chapters.

≥These DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited. ≥These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not

guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable.

Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.matsushita-europe.com/ (For Continental Europe) http://www.panasonic.com.au/dvd_rec (For Australia)

For your reference

≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

management information after recording finishes.

≥To record on DVD-R, this unit optimizes the disc for each

recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning the unit on. Recording may become impossible after the disc is optimized more than 50 times.

≥The first 30 seconds of a programme may not be recorded if you

make successive timer recordings.

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video

signal input. Use the television's screen modes to change the screen size for play.

≥Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to make one copy,

but you cannot record these broadcast with DVD-R. Use DVD-RAM to record these kinds of broadcast.

≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the

recording.

≥We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as

they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

≥You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select

the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the “Sound” menu.

≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not

become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.

Audio format logos

Dolby Digital (pages 68 and 84) This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.

DTS Digital Surround (pages 68 and 84) Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

Discs (continued)

(1)

PC CARD (JPEG)

Which Disc Types and Programme Types (on HDD) are Playable on What TV

When you use either PAL or NTSC discs or playback a programme recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.

TV type Disc/Programmes

Multisystem TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (page 75), the picture may be clearer.

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

≥When playing back a programme recorded on the HDD, ensure

that you match the “TV System” setting to the encoding system you are using i.e. for PAL recordings set “TV System” to “PAL”, for NTSC recordings set to “NTSC” (page 75).

recorded on HDD

PAL Yes NTSC Yes PAL No NTSC Yes* PAL Yes NTSC Yes*

Yes/No

(PAL60)

Discs and accessories

≥DVD-RAM

You can also record signals which allow you to make one copy, onto these discs.

9.4-GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

4.7-GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

4.7-GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

≥DVD-R

4.7-GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

≥DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner:

≥DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:

LM-AD240E

LM-AB120E (set of 3, LM-AB120E3)

LM-AF120E (set of 3, LM-AF120E3)

LM-RF120E

LF-K200DCA1

LF-K123LCA1

PC Cards capable of displaying and saving

Available memory card in this unit

≥SD Memory Card* ≥MultiMediaCard* ≥Compact Flash* ≥Smart Media* ≥Memory Stick* ≥ATA Flash PC card

* A PC Card adapter conforming to PC Card standards is

necessary.

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥This unit is compatible with Type 2 PC cards. Do not insert any

other type of PC card.

≥This unit is not compatible with card type hard disks (Micro drives

etc).

≥Use this unit to format a PC Card when using for the first time

(page 66). Note that the PC Card may no longer be usable on other equipment once formatted on this unit.

≥This unit operates in accordance with the Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF, page 65). (PC card only)

≥Only use the memory cards recommended above.

ªRegarding Write Protect

For cards that come provided with a write protect switch, if the switch is on it will not be possible to write, erase or format the card.

ªThe card indicator ([CARD]) in the display

(1) Card indicator

To prevent the damage to the card memory, carry out insertion and removal of the PC card after turning the unit off.

The indicator ([CARD]) in this display flashes when the data is being written to or read from the card. Do not turn off the power or remove the card at such a time. Should you do so, the unit may malfunction or the contents of the card may be damaged.

Still pictures (JPEG)

Still pictures (JPEG) that can be displayed/saved

≥This unit is compatible with DCF*1 based, still picture (JPEG) files

recorded using a digital camera.

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard

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

≥This unit displays only still pictures conforming to DCF standards

and JPEG still pictures. It cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (i.e. TIFF) or play associated sound.

≥Picture definition:

Compatible in the range 320 x 240 – 6144 x 4096 (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

≥This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders (including

header folders) and 3,000 files. Files and folders with numbers which exceed the maximum cannot be displayed, copied or erased.

Note

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may take a long time to

display, copy or erase.

≥Folder titles that were input on equipment other than this unit may

not be displayed properly.

≥When saving still pictures on HDD, it is recommended that you

copy them to the PC card or DVD-RAM also (page 62).

Folders that can be displayed/saved

Still pictures (denoted as Filename : xxxxxxxx.JPG) saved in

folders ( ) as shown below can be displayed/saved.

Folders (including the still pictures inside those folders) below the compatible folder cannot be displayed or saved.

:Valid folder*

:Upper level folder

¢¢: Numbers xx: Letters

Val id f old er:

This term indicates a folder which is recognized by this unit and which contains still pictures the unit is capable of displaying. ≥Folders made on a computer will not be recognized by this unit. If

using a computer produced folder, refer to the folder structure given below.

PC card (Folder Structure)

(1)

DCIM

(2)

IMEXPORT

(1) PC card (2) or

DVD-RAM (Folder Structure)

JPEG DCIM¢¢¢

DVD-RAM

DCIM

xxxxxxxx

Note

≥You may select any underlined folder for display (page 60). ≥Copying cannot be carried out to folders (*

equipment (page 62).

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g.,

DCIM 000 etc).

≥This unit may not be able to display some folder names you have

created on a computer.

) made on other

Connecting and Setting up

First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting cables.

If you are connecting your unit to a television with [Q Link]° Begin here also if you have a television with [DATA LOGIC]° For details, also read your television’s operating instructions.

, follow these steps. (For Continental Europe)

, [Easy Link]°3, [Megalogic]°4 or [SMARTLINK]°5 and a 21-pin Scart socket.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(5)

ªConnect as following steps

1 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) 3 Aerial lead (not supplied) 4 AC mains leads (supplied) 5 AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) AV1 21-pin Scart socket (2) Aerial Input socket (3) Aerial Output socket (4) Aerial Input socket (5) 21-pin Scart socket

Hints:

≥Q Link offers a range of convenient functions. For example, downloading of the tuning positions of all available television stations into your

unit’s memory if you connect the unit to your television with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Features similar to Q Link have different names and may not work the same.

[Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

[DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz.

[Easy Link] is a registered trademark of Philips.

[Megalogic] is a registered trademark of Grundig.

[SMARTLINK] is a registered trademark of Sony.

For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer. ≥Unlike in most commercially available 21-pin Scart cables, all 21 pins of one plug on a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable are connected to the

matching pins on the other end of the cable.

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Preset Download (To Simultaneously set up this unit with a new television)

First, switch this unit to standby.

Switch on the television.

≥The television starts tuning all available stations and adjusting

the clock.

≥When the television finishes its own auto setup, this unit switches

on and starts downloading the setup data from the television (if it has [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC]).

Download

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort

RETURN

≥If your television has [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK],

the Country setting menu appears on the television. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the country and press [ENTER] (10).

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España Italia

SELECT

Nederland Norge

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

≥Downloading starts. ≥Downloading is complete when you see the television picture.

Note:

≥If you switch on this unit before switching on the television,

downloading may not be performed correctly. Follow these steps if this occurs.

1) Wait until Auto Setup is complete on both the television and this unit.

2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window and use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and then press [ENTER] (10) to display the SETUP menu on the television.

3) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Tuning” and then “Download”.

4) Press [ENTER] (10) and select “Yes”. Downloading starts. ≥Downloading is complete when you see the television

picture.

Hints:

≥If you have a Panasonic television, starting downloading will

automatically display “Download”. If you have a different television, however, “Download” may not appear. Select the AV input on your television to see “Download”.

≥If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse”, or “Svizzera” in the Country

setting menu, another menu appears to let you set “Power Save” to “On”. In this setting, the unit’s power consumption is minimised when it is switched to standby. To turn the unit on, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit. It will not work on the remote control.

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Others

Preset Download (To set up this unit with a television in use)

1 Switch on the television. 2 Select the AV input on your television. 3 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit on.

≥Downloading of the setup data starts (if your television has

[Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC]).

Download

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort

RETURN

≥If your television has [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or

[SMARTLINK], the Country setting menu appears on the television. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the country and press [ENTER] (10).

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España Italia

SELECT

Nederland Norge

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

≥Downloading starts. ≥Downloading is complete when you see the television

picture.

Hint:

≥If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse”, or “Svizzera” in the Country

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Others

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

(1)(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Use a 21-pin Scart cable or Audio/Video cable (S-Video cable).

Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using a RF coaxial cable and a 21-pin Scart cable. (AV Connection) A RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch television even if a 21-pin Scart cable is also used to connect unit to the television.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(5)

ªConnect as following steps

1 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) 3 Aerial lead (not supplied) 4 AC mains leads (supplied) 5 AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) AV1 21-pin Scart socket (2) Aerial Input socket (3) Aerial Output socket (4) Aerial Input socket (5) 21-pin Scart socket

Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using a S-Video cable. (S-Video Connection) A RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch television.

ªConnect as following steps

1 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Audio/Video cable (supplied) 3 S-Video cable (not supplied) 4 Aerial lead (not supplied) 5 AC mains leads (supplied) 6 AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) S-Video Output socket (2) Audio/Video Output socket (3) Aerial Input socket (4) Aerial Output socket (5) Aerial Input socket (6) S-Video Input socket (7) Audio/Video Input socket

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Tab

SELECT

TV Aspect

Normal (4:3) TV

Tuning

SETUP

RETURN

Settings Disc Picture Sound Display Connection

TV System

Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video) Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

AV1/AV2 Settings

Selecting TV screen type

Auto Setup

Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations and sets the unit’s clock to the current date and time.

1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit on.

≥The Country setting menu appears on the television.

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España Italia

SELECT

Nederland Norge

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the country. 3 Press [ENTER] (10).

≥Auto Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes. ≥Auto Setup is complete when you see the television picture.

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort

RETURN

To cancel Auto Setup before it finishes

Press [RETURN] (23).

If the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup finishes

1) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the correct time and date.

2) Press [ENTER] (10) to conclude the setting.

To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

See page 79.

When no stations have been set, confirm all connections and restart Auto Setup

See page 80.

When station names or channel numbers have not been set correctly

See page 79.

Hint:

≥If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse”, or “Svizzera” in the Country

Ch 1

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Others

The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television.

Preparation

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

suit the connections to this unit.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn this unit on. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS

window.

3 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Screen displayed when selecting an HDD drive (page 18) (example):

HDD

FUNCTIONS

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Disc Remaining

DISC INFORMATION

35:39 LP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

PLAY

SETUP

TOP PLAY FLEXIBLE REC

PLAY LISTTIMER RECORDING

DUBBINGDV AUTO RECJPEG

4 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Connection” and

press [2] or [1] (10).

5 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “TV Aspect” and press

[ENTER] (10).

6 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the TV aspect and press

[ENTER] (10).

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

TV Aspect

Norm (4:3) Wide (16:9)

SETUP

Tuning Settings Disc Picture Sound Display Connection

≥4:3 (factory setting)

16:9

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (23).

For your reference

Apart from “TV Aspect”, other settings also affect how video appears on your television. Check the following if video doesn’t appear correctly on your television. ≥“Connection” —“Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)” or “Norm

(4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)” (page 75).

≥The video setting on the disc. How video appears is often

specified by the disc itself.

≥The video settings on your television.

Selecting between HDD and DVD

drives

Playing discs/programmes

recorded on HDD

This unit incorporates an HDD and a DVD drive. Select the drive (HDD/DVD) you intend to use - you may carry out recording and playback on the drive selected. The HDD/DVD mode lamp (47)(48) on the front panel of the unit will light when you select a drive. The lit lamp indicates the drive that is currently selected.

To use the HDD:

Press [HDD] (6).

≥The HDD mode lamp (47) on the front panel of the unit will

light (green).

To use the DVD:

Press [DVD] (6).

≥The DVD mode lamp (48) on the front panel of the unit will

light (green).

For your reference ≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording

from another (editing is not possible).

≥When switching drives, the functions (play back, record or pause

etc.) operate with respect to the drive currently selected. For example, if you are recording using DVD and playing back using the HDD, pressing [∫] (7) will cause the HDD play back to stop. To stop the DVD recording, first select the DVD drive before pressing [∫] (7).

≥Play back cannot be carried out from both HDD drive and DVD

drive simultaneously. If you select another drive, playback (if in progress) will be stopped.

≥If using DVD Video, when you select another drive, the contents

of the menu screen may be returned to their initial state.

≥It is not possible to record a programme to both HDD and DVD

simultaneously.

≥When the HDD drive is selected and a disc is being read after the

disc tray has been opened/closed, the DVD mode lamp (48) will flash. It is not possible to switch between HDD/DVD drives while a disc is being read.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Regarding the HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing recorded on it. You must record a programme etc to the HDD before you can enjoy playback.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on. 2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] (6) to select the playback

drive.

≥The HDD/DVD mode lamp (47)(48) on the front panel of the

unit will light. The lit lamp indicates the drive that is currently selected.

3 When DVD mode was selected above:

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43) to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥When the HDD drive is selected and a disc is being read

after the disc tray has been opened/closed, the DVD mode lamp (48) will flash.

e.g.:DVD-RAM

(1) Arrow pointing

inwards. (2) Align correctly. ≥Insert label-up with the

arrow facing in. (with double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

≥Insert inside the tray’s guides. ≥Insert one disc only.

(1)

(2)

4 Press [1] (21).

≥The disc tray closes and play begins.

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

≥If the Resume function (page 20) is not

active, playback will begin from the most recently recorded programme.

≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to

“PROTECT” (page 87) and press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43), play starts automatically.

ªTo stop play

Press [∫] (7). (page 20, Starting play from where you stopped it) ≥A screen similar to the illustrated may

appear when you stop play. Press [∫] (7) again and you can use this unit’s tuner to watch television. This screen is also shown when you are playing CDs.

ªTo pause play

Press [;] (8). Press again to restart playing.

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

ªWith non-cartridge discs

(1)

(2) (3)

(1) Insert label-up. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for

the side you want to play is facing up.) (2) Guide for 5 (3) Guide for 3

When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [VCD] Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations depend on the disc.

Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10).

≥You can return to menus after you start play by pressing

[TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (22) (DVD-Video), or [RETURN] (23) (Video CD).

Note

≥ When playing back a programme recorded on the HDD, ensure

that you match the “TV System” setting to the encoding system you are using i.e. for PAL recordings set “TV System” to “PAL”, for NTSC recordings set to “NTSC” (page 75).

≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even

after you finish playing an item. Press [∫] (7) when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when

playing other discs or during television broadcasts. If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, ensure you reduce the volume again before playing other sources or returning to the television so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

q (12 cm) disc q (8 cm) disc

For your reference ≥If “ ” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when

you press [1] (21).

≥If you play a disc that includes parts without video, the unit may

display the video from the disc you were playing immediately.

≥[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If that programme is extremely short, play starts from the next most recent recording. Use “TOP PLAY” in the FUNCTIONS window (page 30) to start play from the oldest programme on the disc (programme 1).

Erasing a programme that is being played

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

1 During play

Press [ERASE] (30).

≥A confirmation message will be displayed.

Erase Programme

ENTER

SELECT

RETURN

0 : 58 SP

Remaining Time

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

Erase Cancel

2 Use [2] (10) to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]

(10).

≥Select “Cancel” and press [ENTER] (10), or press

[RETURN] (23) to cancel.

For your reference

≥It is not possible to erase a programme when you are carrying

out simultaneous recording and play (page 29).

≥It is not possible to erase a programme that is in the process of

being recorded.

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

1 During play

Press [∫] (7).

≥The unit remembers the position.

2 Press [1] (21).

≥Play starts from where you stopped it.

ªTo cancel the resume function

Press [∫] (7) while the unit remembers the position. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)

ªTo start play from a memorized position after turning

the unit off

Press [POSITION MEMORY] (36) during play. (The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.) Now when you press [1] (21) after switching the unit to standby and back on, play starts from the memorized position.

For your reference

[DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

≥The position memorized when you press [∫] (7) or

[POSITION MEMORY] (36) is cleared when you open the disc tray.

[RAM] ≥The position memory is written to the disc and remains intact until

you mark a different position. You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected with DISC INFORMATION (page 39) or with the write protect tab (page 87). Release the protection before marking position.

≥If you press [∫] (7) before switching the unit to standby after

pressing [POSITION MEMORY] (36) to memorize a position, play will resume from the position you pressed [∫] (7) when you press [1] (21).

≥The position memory is cleared if you change the TV system

currently selected on the unit (page 75).

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

During play

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH] (20).

[6]: backward [5]: forward

DVD-RAM

••••

≥If using [:/6] or [5/9] (50) on the unit, keep pressing

the button for 1 or more seconds.

≥There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search

speed.

≥The search speed is maintained when you release the button. ≥Press [1] (21) to restart play. ≥You will hear sound at speed one (only forward) when playing

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, and Video CDs. You can turn this sound off if you want to (page 74, “Sound”—“Sound During Search”).

≥Sound is not heard during chasing play and simultaneous

recording and play.

Slow-motion play

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH] (20).

[6]: backward (does not work with Video CDs) [5]: forward

≥If using [:/6] or [5/9] (50) on the unit, keep pressing

the button for 1 or more seconds.

≥There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the slow-

motion speed.

≥The slow-motion speed is maintained when you release the

button.

≥Press [1] (21) to restart play.

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

[:]

[

]

(1)

(2) (2)

(3) (3)

(4) (4) (4)

DVD-V VCDCD

–5 min

Skipping

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 86) and chapters

(page 86) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a programme and start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped is called a “programme”.

During play or while paused

Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] (32).

[:]: backward [9]: forward Each press increases the number of skips.

For your reference

≥After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or

pause.

≥Press [1] (21) to restart play if it was paused. ≥Pressing [:] or [9] (32) while a DVD menu is being shown

or while the playback control feature on Video CDs (page 86) is working may take you to a menu screen.

≥You can also mark positions to skip to (page 24).

Manual Skip

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Remote control only

You can skip commercials easily with this feature.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

During play

Press [MANUAL SKIP] (34).

Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later.

Selecting an amount of time to skip— Time Slip

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can set an amount of time and then skip with one press of a

button.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

1 During play

Press [TIME SLIP] (25).

0 min

(1) Play position (2) Twice (3) Once (4) Chapter/track

[

(5)

)

(

]

HDD RAM DVD-R

(3) (3)

)

(

[:]

(1) Play position (2) Marker (3) Twice (4) Once (5) Three times (6) The programme before (7) Current programme (8) The programme after

(1) (2)

(4) (4)

)

(

Starting play from a selected programme, title, chapter or track

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Remote control only

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

2 Press [3, 4] (10) to

enter the time and press [ENTER] (10).

≥Play skips the time you

entered.

≥Press to increase in one-

minute units. Press and hold to increase in 10minute units.

Note

You cannot use this feature while a “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” (page 43) or “PLAY LIST” (page 48) screen is being displayed.

During play

Press the numeric buttons (4) to select the item. (page

≥This works only when stopped with

some discs (the screen saver is on the television).

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

Changing audio

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

You can change the audio being received or played with the following procedure.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

During reception or play

Press [AUDIO] (31) to select the audio type.

How the type changes depends on when you press the button.

ªWhile receiving a TV programme with Stereo

When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo, Bilingual or NICAM sound system, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated. (1) e.g.: “STEREO” is selected

STEREO: When receiving a

STEREO/NICAM stereo broadcast.

(1)

M1/M2: When receiving a

Bilingual/NICAM dualsound broadcast.

M1: When receiving a NICAM monaural broadcast.

ªWhile playing a television programme recorded on

HDD/DVD-RAM

If it is a recording of a stereo broadcast

LR>L>R

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(2) e.g.: When DVD-RAM is used and

“LR” is selected

(2)

ªWhile playing a DVD Video

You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language.

DVD-RAM

ARD

STEREO

DVD-RAM

PLAY

ªWhen you have connected the unit to other

equipment with an optical digital cable

If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” (page 74). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an Audio/Video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the connection.

When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording

You cannot use [AUDIO] (31) or the DISPLAY menu to change audio type when the DVD drive is selected and DVD-R is in the disc tray or recording is set to LPCM.

≥While receiving a bilingual TV broadcast

You can use the SETUP menus to select which audio type is recorded, either “M1” or “M2”. “M1” is the default setting.(page 74, “Sound”—“Bilingual Audio Selection”)

≥During play

The audio type selected for recording is played. This is displayed as “LR”.

ªRecording sound using LPCM

To obtain higher quality recordings using LPCM, prepare as follows:

1) Select “LPCM” in the SETUP menu, “Sound”— “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (page 74).

2) Set recording mode to “XP”.

Note

≥Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information

than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.

Sound track

1 ENG

Digital 3/2.1ch

(3)

Sound track

2 FRA

Digital 3/2.1ch

(4)

(3) e.g.: English is the selected language (4) The language is switched to French

ªWhile playing a Video CD

LR>L>R

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(5) e.g.: “LR” is selected

For your reference

≥You can also use the DISPLAY menu to

change the audio type.

≥You can change the audio for the images being played with

simultaneous recording and play and Time Slip.

(5)

V-CD

PLAY

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

PROGRAMME PLAY

Total time of the programme

Programme play

[CD] [VCD]

You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

1 Press [DVD] (6) to select the DVD drive. (page 18) 2 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

3 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “PROGRAMME

PLAY” and press [ENTER] (10).

4 Press the numeric buttons (4) to select the track.

PROGRAMME

SELECT

ENTER

Repeat step 4 to select other tracks. ≥You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select tracks.

1) Press [ENTER] (10), then use [3, 4] (10) to select the track. ≥Select “ALL” to enter all tracks on the disc.

2) Press [ENTER] (10).

5 Press [1] (21).

≥Play starts in the programmed sequence.

PLAY

6 ∫ 1

RETURN

PLAY

Press PLAY to start.

Choose a track, then press ENTER. No. Time

Track

02:02

Total Time

Play

Clear

All Clear

02:02

Random play

[CD] [VCD]

The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

1 Press [DVD] (6) to select the DVD drive. (page 18) 2 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

3 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “RANDOM PLAY”

and press [ENTER] (10).

RANDOM PLAY

Press PLAY to start.

PLAY

RETURN

4 Press [1] (21).

ªTo cancel random play

1) Press [∫] (7) until the random play screen appears.

2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) or [RETURN] (23).

ªTo move to the page before or after the one shown

Press [6] or [5] (20) while the "No." and "Track" sections are highlighted.

ªTo clear the programmed tracks one by one

1) Use [3, 4] (10) to select the track you want to clear.

2) Press [CANCEL] (5).

Alternatively, use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Clear” and press [ENTER] (10).

ªTo clear the whole programme

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “All Clear” and press [ENTER] (10).

Programme play information will be cleared in the following cases:

≥When power is turned off ≥When the tray is opened ≥When you change to HDD

ªTo exit the programme mode

1) Press [∫] (7) until the programme play screen is displayed.

2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) or [RETURN] (23).

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

Marking places to play again—MARKER

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto HDD/DVD-RAM, but are cleared when you removed or finalized DVD-R.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later. All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

ªMarking positions directly

During play

Press [MARKER] (35).

≥One marker is added.

ªUsing DISPLAY menus to mark positions

Displaying the marker icon

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY] (24).

e.g.: When DVD-RAM is used

Disc

Play Picture Sound

Sound track Subtitle Audio channel

2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the Play tab and press [1]

(10).

Disc Play Picture Sound

A-B repeat

Repeat play Marker

3 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Marker” and press [1]

(10) to highlight the first asterisk (¢).

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

1s10

††††††††††

Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

† †

OFF

ªTo clear a marker

Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number and press [CANCEL] (5).

≥An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.

ªTo clear the DISPLAY menus

Press [DISPLAY] (24).

Note

[HDD] [RAM]

≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play list. ≥Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are

protected (pages 39, 87).

≥If dubbing is carried out using any mode other than [High Speed],

markers will not be recorded.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker

numbers can change when you add and erase markers.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] ≥This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is

shown on the unit’s display.

≥Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear. ≥The markers are cleared if you change the TV system currently

selected on the unit (page 75).

1s10

††††††††††

†††††

Marking positions

1 Use [2, 1] (10) to select an asterisk (¢). 2 Press [ENTER] (10).

≥One marker is added.

When marking positions 11 and above

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Use [2, 1] (10) to highlight “1–10”. 2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “11–20”.

≥You can select the next group of 10 when the current group

is full.

3 Use [1] (10).

≥The first asterisk is highlighted.

4 Press [ENTER] (10) to mark a position.

To play from a marked position

1 Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number. 2 Press [ENTER] (10).

≥Play starts from the marked position.

Recording television programmes

(1)

(2)

(4)

Turn over

Reverse

Front

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Recording to the HDD:

Confirm there is sufficient empty space for recording on the HDD. (page 26)

Recording to the disc:

Insert a disc that can be written to.

- Check that disc can be recorded on (page 10).

- Ensure the write protect tab is not set to “PROTECT” (page 87).

- Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC INFORMATION (page 39).

1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on. 2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] (6) to select the recording

(page 18)

drive.

≥The HDD/DVD mode lamp (47)(48) on the front panel of the

unit will light. The lit lamp indicates the drive that is currently selected.

3 When DVD mode was selected above:

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43) to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides. ≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough

space available.

≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43) to close the tray. ≥When the HDD drive is selected and a disc is being read

after the disc tray has been opened/closed, the DVD mode lamp (48) will flash.

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit,

format it to ensure accurate recording (page 41, “Format”). Check the disc carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain programmes you want to keep.

6 Press [¥ REC] (16) to start recording.

≥The HDD or DVD record lamp (40) (41) on the main unit

lights. The recording date etc will be memorized by the direct navigator (page 43).

(2)(1)

(1) HDD record lamp (40) (2) DVD record lamp (41)

ªTo pause recording

Press [;] (8). Press again to restart recording.

≥The HDD or DVD record lamp (40) (41) on the main unit flashes.

ªTo stop recording

Press [∫] (7).

ªRe-inserting double-sided discs

You can get up to 12 hours recording when you use double-sided discs and use the “EP” mode.

(1) Arrow pointing inwards. (2) Align correctly. ≥Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (with double-sided

discs, load so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.)

4 Press [W, X] (18) to select the channel.

≥It is also possible to use the numeric buttons (4).

(3)

(3) e.g.: When you have selected channel 4

5 Press [REC MODE] (26) to select the recording

mode.

≥Select “XP”, “SP”, “LP”, or “EP”. (page 26) ≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR).

(page 27)

≥To record sound using LPCM (possible only in XP mode), set

“Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM”. (page 74)

≥To check the remaining time: page 26

ªConvenient features

≥Chasing play—playing from the beginning of the programme you

are recording (page 29).

≥Simultaneous recording and play—watching a programme you

recorded while recording another (page 29).

≥Time Slip-checking the images you are recording (page 30). ≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording

from another (editing is not possible).

(4) e.g.: When you have selected “XP”

Recording television programmes (continued)

Remain 2:34 XP10:15:00 6.8

π PRG5 1:12.12 XP π PRG1 0:00.04 SP

(1)

(2)

REC

PLAY

HDD

ªRecording modes and approximate recording times

in hours

DVD-RAM DVD-R

HDD

(40 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

(4.7 GB)

XP (High quality) 8.5 1 2 1 SP (Normal) 17 2 4 2 LP (Long play) 34 4 8 4 EP (Extra long play) 52 6 12 6

≥[HDD]

1 programme may be recorded continuously for a maximum of 6 hours.

≥FR (Flexible Recording Mode) can be used when flexible

recording, timer recording or dubbing.

When flexible recording/timer recording to the HDD:

FR automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the programme to fit exactly into the space of an unused DVD-RAM/ R (4.7 GB).

When flexible recording/timer recording to DVD-RAM/R:

FR compares the length of the programme to be recorded with the available space on the disc. Based on this, it automatically selects the recording mode that will fit the programme most accurately into the remaining space while maintaining the best possible picture quality. For example, when recording a 90minute programme onto a new DVD-RAM disc, FR automatically selects a recording rate between XP and SP.

When dubbing:

The unit automatically adjusts the recording mode during dubbing so that the programme fits into the space available while maintaining as closely as possible the original picture quality.

- If there are still pictures stored in the selected drive, recording times may vary from those given in the table above.

ªTo check the remaining time and the current mode

during recording

Press [STATUS] (28) several times.

For your reference

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but the material is recorded as a separate programme.

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

Data will not be overwritten.

≥The message “Cannot record. Disc is full.” is displayed if there

is no space left on the recording drive. Erase unneeded programmes (in the case of HDD and DVDRAM, page 44) or use a new disc.

≥Even if you try to switch from HDD to DVD or vice versa while

recording is taking place, the channel will not change. Also, it is not possible to record a programme to both HDD and DVD simultaneously.

≥[RAM] [DVD-R]

Recording cannot be performed correctly if you try to record PAL system to a disc that already contains recordings using NTSC. For any one DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc, programme is recorded using only one TV system (PAL or NTSC) that is defined by the first programme recorded on the disc. However, both types of programme (PAL/NTSC) may be recorded onto the HDD.

≥When the unit is in timer recording standby mode, it is not

possible to carry out recording operations (normal recording, flexible recording - page 27 or Direct TV recording - page 28).

≥The message “Cannot record. Maximum amount of scenes

exceeded” is displayed if you try to start recording when there

are already 250 programmes on the HDD or 99 on one disc. Erase unneeded programmes (HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to continue recording.

≥The message “Cannot record on the disc.” is displayed when

recording was not completed correctly. Check the discs for dirt or scratches.

≥When recording bilingual channel sound onto DVD-R or using

LPCM to record, it is possible to select only one or the other of “M1” or “M2” (“Bilingual Audio Selection”, page 74).

≥[HDD]

- When a programme is being recorded, or the unit is on standby for timer recording, only programmes of the same encoding system as selected in “TV System” (i.e. either PAL or NTSC) (page 75) can be played.

- 1 programme may be recorded continuously for a maximum of 6 hours.

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 11). ≥To enable playback your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is

necessary to finalize it.

(1) Available recording time

(e.g.: “2:34” indicates 2 hours and 34 minutes)

(2) Recording mode

Recording television programmes (continued)

ªTo Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level

The unit adjusts the recording level automatically to prevent sound distortion due to excessive peaks. However, if you want to manually adjust the audio recording level, perform the operation steps below before you start the actual recording. We recommend you to adjust the level so that it peaks at approximately from -10 to -5 dB on the recording level indicator.

1 Before recording, keep pressing [AUDIO] (31) for 3

or more seconds.

To adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels simultaneously:

2 Confirm that “L/R” is selected and use [2, 1] (10)

to adjust the audio recording level.

3 Press [ENTER] (10) to exit the On Screen Display.

To adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels individually:

2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select either the left (L) or right

(R) channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with [2, 1] (10).

Example: When the left (L) channel is

selected.

Audio REC Level

L/R

-6

SELECT

ENTER

30 20 15 10 5 0 OVER

ADJUST

RETURN

3 Press [ENTER] (10) to exit

the On Screen Display.

For your reference

≥If L or R are selected, this unit will initially allow you to adjust only

the audio recording level of that channel. If you wish to adjust the audio recording level of other channels, specify the channel by repeatedly pressing [AUDIO] and adjust using [2, 1] (10).

≥It is not possible to adjust the audio recording level when

recording from DV equipment.

ªRecording/Dubbing/Moving of a programme

This unit incorporates copyright protection technology for recording equipment known as CPRM (page 10). With some programmes recording, dubbing and/or moving may not be possible.

(1)

(3)

(6)

HDD

RAM

(7)

(2)

RAM

DVD-R

HDD

Flexible recording mode (FR)

The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “FLEXIBLE REC”

and press [ENTER] (10).

FLEXIBLE REC

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the recording time. 4 To start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Start” and press [ENTER] (10).

≥Recording starts.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] (28) during recording to show the

remaining time. It is displayed in the unit of minute.

≥It is not possible to change channel or recording

mode while flexible recording is paused.

≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording. ≥It is not possible to use FR recording to record a programme on

the HDD drive which is longer than 6 hours.

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Record in FR mode

Maximum rec. time

Set rec. time

Start Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

1 Hour 23 Min. 1 Hour 23 Min.

RETURN

DVD-RAM

REC 83

ARD

Watching the television while recording

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

1 Press [AV] (3) to change the input mode to “TV”. 2 Press [CH, W, X] (18) to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numeric buttons

(4).

For your reference

≥You can also do this if the unit is making a timer recording. ≥The recording is unaffected.

(4)

(5)

(6)

DVD-R

HDD

RAM

(7)

(9)

(7)

(10)

(11)

(8)

RAM

HDD

(1) Recording limit (2) Usable Media (3) Copy free (4) Recording limited to one time (5) Recording not possible (6) Record (7) Dub (8) You cannot dub. (9) Move (10)You cannot record on DVD-R. (11)You cannot record/dub on any media.

*Can be dubbed to the HDD but cannot be played back.

Move:

This is when a programme is moved to another storage media. The original programme will be erased.

Recording television programmes (continued)

(1)

Yes Cancel

DVD now recording this programme.

RETURN

ENTER

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Main unit only

This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in advance.

While recording

Press [¥ REC] (16) on the main unit to select the recording time.

The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button. The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. You can change the time again with the same operation. When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unit switches to standby.

Unit’s Display

(Counter) # 30 # 60 # 90

^ 240 ! 180 ! 120 !}

(1) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes

ªTo cancel

During recording, press [¥ REC] (16) until the counter appears. ≥Recording continues.

ªTo show the time remaining until

recording finishes

Press [STATUS] (28) several times.

≥It is displayed in the unit of minute.

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings or while using flexible

recording.

≥You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recording

to stop.

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫] (7). ≥The set time is cleared if you pause recording and cause another

programme to be recorded (for example, change the recording mode or channel).

DVD-RAM

REC/OTR 30

ARD

ªLinked timer recordings with external equipment

(EXT LINK)

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this unit by a 21pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the unit from this equipment. For the connection to the external equipment, see page 70.

Preparation

≥Make sure that “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 1” or “Ext

Link 2”. (page 75)

≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment

and switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.

1) Press [EXT LINK] (51) on the unit to switch the unit over to the timer recording standby mode. ≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satellite

or Digital Receiver, the unit will record it. The notice is displayed on the TV screen. (Only when [EXT LINK 2] is selected) To delete it, press [ENTER] (10).

2) To cancel the external control, turn off the timer recording standby mode of the unit by pressing [EXT LINK] (51) again.

For your reference

≥To switch TV automatically to the picture from the unit in

playback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this unit to the TV by a 21-pin cable.

≥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 “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does

not work if the input signal is NTSC system.

≥The play picture or menu picture is not output from AV2 socket

during Linked timer recording standby mode.

ªTo immediately record the same TV programme that

This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the unit automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. When you stop the recording, the unit automatically switches back to the previously selected programme position. Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording function:

≥Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function. ≥The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pin

To perform Direct TV Recording:

1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] (6) to select the recording

2 When DVD mode was selected above:

3 Press [DIRECT TV REC] (17).

4 Press [∫] (7) to stop recording.

you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)

Scart cable.

drive.

(page 18)

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43) to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the

TV starts.

≥In some cases, it may not be possible to change the

programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.

≥Do not press [AV LINK] (33) during Direct TV REC,

otherwise the recording may not be performed correctly.

Playing while you are recording

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing play

[HDD] [RAM] You can start play from the beginning of a programme while

continuing to record it.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

While recording or timer recording

Press [1] (21).

Play starts from the beginning of the programme being recorded. (1) For example: while recording

programme 2 (sport)

(2) You want to watch the sports

programme currently recording (programme 2)

(3) Do the above operation (press

[1] (21)) and...

(4) The same sports programme

is recorded while you are watching it.

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds) Press [∫] (7). Recording stops. ≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [Á, TIMER] (12).

For your reference

≥Chasing Play can only be used with programmes of the same

encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

Encoding system of programme

Encoding system of programme being played

≥The playback images are displayed during chasing play. ≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. ≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

≥If you fast-forward and get to within a few seconds of the part

being recorded, the picture will change to show the images currently being played.

≥The operation is shown on the unit’s display (page 5). ≥If you fast-forward and get to within a few seconds of the part

being recorded, the unit automatically switches to play and shows the images about 5 seconds before. You cannot get any closer than this.

PAL Yes No

NTSC No Yes

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

being recorded

PAL NTSC

Simultaneous recording and play

[HDD] [RAM] You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a

programme previously recorded.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

While recording or timer recording

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9).

≥“µ” is displayed in the direct navigator to indicate the

programme is being recorded (page 43).

2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select a programme and press

[ENTER] (10).

(2)

(4)

(1)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

(3)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

No. DateName Time EditTitle

01 4

10:00

Dinosaur

6/20 WED

6/20 WED6 9:00

Soccer

TOTAL 2

SELECT

No.

0 – 9

ENTER

RETURN

HDD

No. Date Time EditTitle

Name

10:00

01 4 02

6/20 WED

6/20 WED6 9:00

No.

0 – 9

ENTER

SELECT

Dinosaur Soccer

RETURN

1 1 1 1 1

(1) For example: while recording

programme 2 (sport)

(2) You want to watch the movie

you recorded yesterday

(programme 1) (3) Do the above operation and... (4) A sports programme is

recorded while you watch a

movie.

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds)

Press [∫] (7). Recording stops.

≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [Á, TIMER] (12).

For your reference

≥During simultaneous rec and play, you cannot edit or erase with

the direct navigator or play lists.

≥If you start play while the unit is on standby for timer recording,

recording starts when the time you set is reached.

≥The unit returns to recording standby when you stop play while it

is on standby for timer recording.

≥The operation is shown on the unit’s display (page 5).

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