Panasonic DMR-HS2EB User Manual
DVD Video Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
DMR-HS2
EB
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
HARD DISK DRIVE
RQT6597-B
Contents
Control reference guide ............................................................ 4
Remote control ............................................................................................4
Main unit ......................................................................................................4
The unit’s display .........................................................................................5
Warning and Important Information ......................................... 6
Dear Customer ........................................................................... 7
Checking the Accessories ........................................................ 8
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
Connections (with Scart leads) .............................................. 14
Connections (without Scart leads) ......................................... 15
Connections (with S-Video cable) .......................................... 16
Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) ....................................... 17
To Set Up this DVD Recorder with a brand-new Q Link TV ......................17
To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV .........................18
Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) ................................ 18
Removing Interference ..............................................................................19
Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV ........... 19
Selecting TV screen type ........................................................ 20
Selecting between HDD and DVD drives ............................... 21
Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD ...................... 21
Erasing a programme that is being played ................................................22
Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function) .....................23
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH .......................................................... 23
Slow-motion play ....................................................................................... 23
Skipping .....................................................................................................24
Starting play from a selected programme, title, chapter or track ...............24
Manual Skip ...............................................................................................24
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip ........................................24
Changing audio ..........................................................................................25
Programme play ........................................................................................ 26
Random play ..............................................................................................26
Marking places to play again—MARKER .................................................. 27
Recording television programmes ......................................... 28
Flexible recording mode (FR) .................................................................... 30
Watching the television while recording .....................................................30
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording ..........................31
Playing while you are recording ............................................. 32
Playing from the beginning of the programme
you are recording—Chasing play ........................................................... 32
Simultaneous recording and play ..............................................................32
Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) .............................. 33
Using the FUNCTIONS window .............................................. 33
About the FUNCTIONS window ................................................................33
Using the FUNCTIONS window .................................................................33
Timer recording ....................................................................... 35
Using VIDEO Plus+ number to make timer recording ...............................35
Manual programming .................................................................................37
Relief Recording ........................................................................................38
Auto Renewal Recording ...........................................................................38
Entering programme titles ..........................................................................38
To check programmes ...............................................................................39
Starting and cancelling programmes .........................................................39
To clear a timer recording programme ......................................................39
Recording from a video cassette player ................................ 40
When connected to non-DV equipment ..................................................... 40
When connected to DV equipment ............................................................40
To select the TV system (PAL/NTSC) ....................................................... 40
Entering titles ........................................................................... 41
DISC INFORMATION ................................................................ 42
Enter Title .................................................................................................. 42
Disc Protection ...........................................................................................42
Releasing disc protection ...........................................................................43
Erase all programmes ................................................................................43
Format ....................................................................................................... 44
Top Menu—Selecting the background image ........................................... 45
Finalize—Creating DVD-Video ................................................................. 45
Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR ..............................................46
Selecting programmes to play .................................................................. 46
Erasing programmes ................................................................................. 47
Entering and editing programme titles ...................................................... 47
Checking programme contents ................................................................. 47
Protecting programmes ............................................................................. 48
Releasing programme protection .............................................................. 48
Erasing parts of a programme .................................................................. 49
Dividing programmes ................................................................................ 50
Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes ...................................51
Displaying play lists ................................................................................... 51
Creating play lists ...................................................................................... 52
Playing play lists ....................................................................................... 53
Playing Scenes ......................................................................................... 53
Adding Scenes to a play list ...................................................................... 54
Moving a Scene ........................................................................................ 54
To re-edit a play list Scene ....................................................................... 55
Erasing a Scene from a play list ............................................................... 56
Copying play lists ...................................................................................... 56
Erasing a play list ...................................................................................... 57
Titling play lists .......................................................................................... 57
Checking play list’s contents ..................................................................... 57
Using DISPLAY menus ............................................................ 58
Common procedures ................................................................................ 58
Disc menu ................................................................................................. 58
Play menu ................................................................................................. 59
A-B repeat play ......................................................................................... 59
Repeat play ............................................................................................... 59
Picture menu ............................................................................................. 60
Sound menu .............................................................................................. 60
Dubbing programmes or play list ...........................................61
One Touch Dubbing (HDD DVD) .......................................................... 62
Playing JPEG pictures
JPEG-
Displaying JPEG pictures (Album Display) ............................................... 63
To display JPEG pictures
one by one with constant interval (Slide Show) ..................................... 64
Editing JPEG pictures
JPEG-
Copy .......................................................................................................... 65
Copy All of PC Card .................................................................................. 66
Erase ......................................................................................................... 66
Protect ....................................................................................................... 67
Releasing protection ................................................................................. 67
PRINT (DPOF) .......................................................................................... 68
Others ....................................................................................................... 69
.......................................................63
.......................................................65
DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) .............................70
Child Lock ................................................................................. 71
To activate the child lock ........................................................................... 71
To cancel the child lock ............................................................................. 71
Upgrading your system .......................................................... 71
Enjoying more powerful sound .................................................................. 71
Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] ........................... 72
Connecting an analog amplifier or system component [B] ........................ 72
Connecting a Decoder .............................................................................. 73
Connecting a satellite receiver or digital receiver ..................................... 73
Connecting a video cassette recorder ...................................................... 74
Changing the unit’s settings ...................................................75
Common procedures ................................................................................ 75
Summary of settings ................................................................................. 76
Entering a password ................................................................................. 79
Digital output ............................................................................................. 79
Remote Setting ......................................................................................... 80
Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control ....... 80
Clock Settings ........................................................................................... 81
Channel Settings ....................................................................................... 82
Changing the Owner ID ............................................................................ 84
Shipping Condition .................................................................................... 84
Status displays ......................................................................... 85
Changing the information displayed .......................................................... 85
Display examples ...................................................................................... 85
Maintenance and Handling ...................................................... 86
Maintenance ............................................................................................. 86
Disc handling ............................................................................................ 86
Glossary .................................................................................... 87
Self-diagnosis ........................................................................... 89
Error displays .......................................................................... 89
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................91
Specifications ........................................................................... 94
Index ..........................................................................................95
2
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
TIMER
DUBBING
INPUT SELECT
ERASE
AUDIO
POSITION MEMORY
MARKER
STATUS
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
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47
49 50 51
3837 39
40 42 4341
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48
6
DVD/TV
DVD
VIDEO Plus+ AV
DIRECT TV REC
REC
CH
VOLUME
TV
TV
DVD
123
789
0
-/- -
4
5
6
SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
TIMER
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
Í Í
HDD DVD
appear in the text.
ª How to open the remote control
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.)
3
Control reference guide
Remote control
(1) DVD on/off button (Í
≥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.
VIDEO Plus+ button (VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(2)
Television input mode selector (AV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
(3)
Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(4)
≥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]
Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(5)
HDD/DVD button (HDD, DVD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(6)
Stop button (∫). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(7)
Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(8)
Top menu and Direct Navigator button
(9)
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 46
Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/
(10)
Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20, 22
Function button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
(11)
Timer recording button (Á, TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(12)
Manual programming and check button
(13)
(PROG/CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TV on/off button (Í, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
(14)
DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
(15)
Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
(16)
Direct TV recording button (¥, DIRECT TV REC) . . . . . 31
(17)
Channel up/down buttons (W, X, CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
(18)
TV volume up/down buttons (r, s, VOLUME) . . . . . . . 09
(19)
Slow/Search buttons (6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . 23
(20)
Play button (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(21)
Menu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . 22, 51
(22)
Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
(23)
Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
(24)
Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 33
(25)
Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
(26)
Dubbing button (DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
(27)
Status display button (STATUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 85
(28)
Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
(29)
Erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 39, 53, 64
(30)
Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 30
(31)
Skip buttons (:, 9, SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
(32)
[C] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(33)
Manual skip button (MANUAL SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
(34)
Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
(35)
Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . 23
(36)
, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Page
Main unit
Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
(37)
PC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
(38)
Card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
(39)
HDD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
(40)
≥When recording on the HDD drive, this lamp will light (red).
≥This lamp flashes while recording is paused.
(41)
DVD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
≥When recording on the DVD drive, this lamp will light (red).
≥This lamp flashes while recording is paused.
Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(42)
Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . 21
(43)
Standby indicator
(44)
≥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.
AV3 input terminals (AV3 IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
(45)
DV input terminal (DV INPUT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
(46)
HDD mode lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(47)
≥When selecting the HDD drive, this lamp will light (green).
DVD mode lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(48)
≥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.
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
(49)
Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . . . . . . 23
(50)
External link button (EXT LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
(51)
Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the
remote control.
Page
4
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
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 35 and 37)
(3) Disc type
DVD-RAM:
DVD-R:
DVD VIDEO:
VIDEO CD:
CD:
(4) The display mode of the main display section
TITLE:
TRACK:
CHAP:
PG:
PL:
(5) Recording mode
XP:
SP:
LP:
EP:
XP SP LP EP
FR mode (in flexible recording or in timer recording)
(6) Card indicator
On:
when a PC card is set in the unit.
Flashes:
when a PC card is inserted (page 63)
when a PC card is being read/written to
(7) External link display
On:
when a linked timer recording with external equipment is in
standby mode, or being performed.
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-Video
Video CD
Audio CD
title number
track number
chapter number
programme number
play list number
High-quality mode
Normal mode
Long play mode
Long play mode
(pages 29 and 36)
(all on)
:
(page 31)
(2)
(9)
(4)
(10)
(8) Dubbing direction indicator
(9) Channel
(10)Main display section
Note
≥A half mirror is used for the unit display so the display may
≥When the power is off and the unit is carrying out a timer
(3)
ª
(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) (8)(6)
(7)
EXT Link
(page 61)
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.
recording, the Á of the unit’s display and HDD/DVD record lamp
(40)(41) light.
Regarding the HDD/DVD record lamp
(2)(1)
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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.
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.
Important
ª
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.
Warning
ª
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
For your safety
ª
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.
Disposal of old equipment
ª
Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be
disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
Cautions before you operate this unit
ª
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.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Regarding the Internal Hard Disk (HDD)
ª
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 mains
socket 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 mains socket. 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.
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 contents 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.
6
Warning and Important Information (continued)
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Dear Customer
Notes on these instructions
ª
≥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.
Displays
ª
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.
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic DVD Video Recorder.
We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating
Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note
the listed precautions.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
For your safety please read the following text carefully
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it
is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY
AMPERE SOCKET.
-
13
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
Inside of unit
DANGER
CAUTION
ATTENTION
ADVARSEL
VARO!
VARNING
ADVARSEL
VORSICHT
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED
UNDG
Å UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
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(FDA 21 CFR)
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IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue; Neutral, Brown; Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected
to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E
or the Earth Symbol Ó.
How to replace the Fuse
≥There are two types of the AC mains lead assembly:
A and B as shown.
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
1
Replace the fuse and fuse cover.
2
A
TYPE
TYPE
B
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1 2
RQLS0233
7
Checking the Accessories
The remote control
Check that you have the accessories shown
Tick off as you
unpack the
accessories.
∏∏∏∏
AC Mains lead
∏∏∏∏
RJA0053-3X
∏∏∏∏
RF lead to connect the unit and TV
K2KF2BA00001
or
K1TWACC00001
∏∏∏∏
Batteries for the
Remote Control
R6 size
∏∏∏∏
Cleaning cloth
RFE0088-1
For cleaning the mirror section on the front of the unit.
∏∏∏∏
Guarantee Card
Audio Video Cable
K2KA6CA00001
∏∏∏∏
Remote Control
EUR7615KE0
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.
∏∏∏∏
Quick Start Guide
www.panasonic.co.uk
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with
ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre
Mon-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)
≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC
software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre
number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.
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)
30
(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)
20
DVD
20
30
TV
8
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”.
Refer to the chart below for the code for your
1
television.
Press and hold [TV, Í]
2
code with the numeric buttons.
≥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
(14)
and enter the two-digit
(4)
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)
ª
The 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.
A
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
9
Discs
2
ALL
3
4
2
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 45) 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
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 89). 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
(CPRM)
system so you can record broadcasts
[DVD-R]
Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is
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
completion 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.
“2”
upon
10
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 45)] them on this unit,
effectively making them into DVD-Video.
ª
Before 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.
ª
After 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 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
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
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
(pages 71 and 87)
(pages 71 and 87)
11
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
1
*
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (page 78), the picture may
be clearer.
2
*
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 78).
recorded on HDD
PAL Yes
NTSC Yes
PAL No
NTSC Yes*
PAL Yes
NTSC Yes*
Yes/No
2
(PAL60)
1
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:
≥
LM-AD240E
LM-AB120E
(set of 3, LM-AB120E3)
LM-AF120E
(set of 3, LM-AF120E3)
LM-RF120E
LF-K200DCA1
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:
≥
≥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 69). 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 68). (PC card only)
≥Only use the memory cards recommended above.
ª
Regarding 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.
ª
The card indicator (
(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.
FAT 12 or FAT 16
) in the display
[CARD]
≥
DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:
LF-K123LCA1
12
Still pictures (JPEG)
Still pictures (JPEG) that can be
displayed/saved
1
≥This unit is compatible with DCF*
recorded using a digital camera.
1
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
header folders) and
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 65).
3,000 files
based, still picture (JPEG) files
300 folders
. Files and folders with numbers
(including
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
2
*
Valid folder:
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)
2
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 63).
≥Copying cannot be carried out to folders (*
equipment (page 65).
≥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.
3
) made on other
13
Follow the step-by-step guide below.
RF IN
RF OUT
AV2 21-pin Scart socket
Connections (with Scart leads)
RF Input socket
AV1 21-pin Scart socket
RF Output socket
Aerial
(not supplied)
TV [with or without Q link function]
1
(not supplied)
AC Input socket
AC Mains lead (supplied)
Satellite Receiver (not supplied)
To AC Mains socket
1
Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the DVD
6
21-pin Scart socket (TV)
6
21-pin Scart socket (DVD)
Recorder.
This unit
2
Connect the RF lead from the RF Output socket of
the DVD Recorder to the TV aerial input socket.
2
RF lead
(supplied)
3
Necessary for
TV with Q Link
4
Necessary for Connecting
a Satellite Receiver
5
Connect the TV scart socket of your Satellite
Receiver to the AV1 scart socket of your TV
(optional). If you are not connecting a Satellite
Receiver, skip this step.
6
Plug the TV, DVD Recorder and Satellite Receiver
into the mains as shown at top of the page.
Aerial Input
socket
AV2 socket
5
AV1 socket
To AC Mains socket
6
Note:
21-pin Scart leads are not supplied.
Satellite Receiver
TV
This unit
3
Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to TV scart
socket (optional).
≥This is necessary for Download from TV with Q Link function.
≥
If you use Panasonic TV with RGB output capability and want to
receive RGB signals, connect this unit to the AV1 socket on the TV.
)
AV1 (TV
This unit
4
Connect the AV2 21-pin scart socket to the DVD
Recorder Scart Socket on your Satellite Receiver/
Digital Sat receiver. If you are not connecting a
Satellite Receiver, skip this step.
This unit
TV
TV
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.
Reference:
≥If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin scart socket that features
Y/C signal separation, set the “AV1 Output” to “S-Video”
(see page 78) so that you can play back with high picture quality
and use a fully-wired
the DVD Recorder to the TV.
21-pin Scart lead (not supplied) to connect
AV2(DECODER/DECODEUR/EXT
)
Satellite Receiver
14
Connections (without Scart leads)
Satellite Receiver
RF IN
RF OUT
If you do not have any scart leads and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your DVD Recorder to a TV and Satellite Receiver using
RF leads.
Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not
recommended for inexperienced users.
(See preferred connection on page 14.)
Satellite Receiver (not supplied)
To AC Mains socket
AC Input socket
AC Mains lead (supplied)
1
Connect the aerial to the aerial input socket of the
4
4
Satellite Receiver.
≥If you do not have a Satellite Receiver, connect the aerial to
the RF Input socket of the DVD Recorder and go to step
Aerial Input socket
Aerial Output socket
RF Input socket
RF Output socket
RF lead (supplied)
≥Must be connected to
watch TV channels.
3
.
Aerial
(not supplied)
RF lead
(not supplied)
Aerial Input
socket
1
2
TV (not supplied)
3
To AC Mains socket
Notes:
≥If you have an analogue satellite receiver, select [SKY ONE] or
[SKY NEWS] on the receiver before starting Auto Setup.
After Auto Setup is complete, the satellite position will be shown
as [SAT] in the channel listing to denote programmes from the
satellite receiver.
≥If you have a digital satellite receiver, you can start Auto Setup
with the receiver set to any channel.
We recommend to manually name the [SAT] position after Auto
Setup is complete. (See page 82.)
4
2
Connect the aerial from Satellite Receiver to the RF
Input socket.
Satellite Receiver
This unit
3
Connect the RF Output socket to the TV aerial
socket.
This unit
4
Plug the TV, DVD Recorder and Satellite Receiver
into the mains as shown at top of the page.
TV
15
Connections (with S-Video cable)
Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket.
The conventional video sockets of DVD Recorder’s output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are
recorded on the disc. The S (Separate)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures.
The connection with S-Video Cable can also be used for playback of any disc. The “S” in the “S-Video socket” stands for “SEPARATED Y/C”
not for “S-VHS”.
RF Input socket
AC Input
socket
AC Mains lead (supplied)
Audio/Video
Output socket
S-Video
Output socket
RF Output
socket
S-Video cable
(not supplied)
Aerial
(not supplied)
Aerial Input
socket
RF lead
(supplied)
Audio/Video cables
(supplied)
Audio/video
Input socket
S-Video Input
socket
TV with S-Video
Input socket
(not supplied)
To AC Mains
socket
16
Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions)
If you do not have a Q Link TV, ignore this page and go to page 18.
The Preset Download function can automatically copy the tuning position of all available TV stations into the DVD Recorder’s memory when
you connect the DVD Recorder using a fully-wired
To Set Up this DVD Recorder with a brand-new Q Link TV
Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly.
≥First of all, make sure that the DVD Recorder is switched off.
1
Switch the TV on. The TV automatically starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock. (This is
called Auto Setup function.)
≥When the TV has finished its own auto setup, the DVD Recorder is automatically switched on, and the downloading of the setup data
from the TV to the DVD Recorder starts.
Download
Pos 4
Download in progress, please wait.
RETURN : to abort
RETURN
Indication during downloading
2
Switch [DVD, TV]
3
When Download has finished, the screen for the Owner ID setting menu appears. Press [
buttons
≥Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it).
(4)
Owner ID
(15)
to “DVD”.
to enter a 4-digit PIN number.
21-pin Scart lead to a TV equipped with the Q Link function.
1111
]
(10)
and the numeric
PIN number
¢¢¢¢
Name
SELECT
House No.
ENTER
Postcode
RETURN
RETURN : leave
Menu for Owner ID setting
4
Press [ENTER]
5
Press [
6
Press [
7
Enter “House No.” and “Postcode” in the same way.
8
Press [RETURN]
1111
3333, 4444, 2222, 1111
]
(10)
(10)
.
(23)
4444
and [
]
(10)
]
(10)
. The cursor moves to “Name”.
to select a letter and then press [ENTER]
to make the Owner ID setting disappear.
(10)
. Repeat this to enter the name.
Hint:
≥If you use a Panasonic Q Link TV and perform the operation step 1 above, starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically
display the “Download” indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the “Download” indication may not appear. In this case, select
the AV input on your TV if you want to see the “Download” indication.
Notes:
≥The explanations in this book refer to Panasonic Q Link TV and DVD Recorder, however they may also apply to other makes of TV and DVD
Recorder with similar functions to Q Link. (See page 14 for details.)
≥If you accidentally switch on the DVD Recorder before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly. In
this case, follow the steps below.
1) Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and the DVD Recorder.
2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to display the top window on the TV screen and then use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press
[ENTER] (10).
3) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Tuning” and then “Download”.
4) Press [ENTER] (10) and select “Yes”. Downloading of the setup data from the TV to the DVD Recorder starts.
5) When the programme position and the current time appear in the DVD Recorder display, downloading is complete.
17
Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) (continued)
To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV
Switch the TV on.
1
Select the AV input on your TV.
2
Switch [DVD, TV]
3
Press [
4
To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 3-8 on the previous page.
5
ÍÍÍÍ
]
(1)
Download
Pos 4
Download in progress, please wait.
RETURN : to abort
RETURN
Owner ID
PIN number
Name
House No.
Postcode
RETURN
RETURN : leave
(15)
to “DVD”.
to switch the DVD Recorder on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically.
¢¢¢¢
Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions)
Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations and sets the DVD Recorder’s clock to the current date and time.
Switch the TV on.
1
Select the AV input on your TV.
2
Switch [DVD, TV]
3
4
Press [
ÍÍÍÍ
]
(1)
(15)
to “DVD”.
to switch the DVD Recorder on.
≥Auto Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.
≥(If connected to your TV using the RF lead only)
Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to the RF output channel number shown on the DVD Recorder display (or until
you can clearly see the Auto Setup screen). Store the new video playback channel (refer to the instructions for your TV).
Auto-Setup
Ch 4
Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.
RETURN : to abort
RETURN
To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 3-8 on the previous page.
5
Owner ID
PIN number
¢¢¢¢
Name
House No.
Postcode
RETURN
RETURN : leave
18
Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) (continued)
Unit display
Indication when the RF output
channel is 28 (example)
Test pattern indication
RF OUTPUT CHANNEL
DVD
CH : 28
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
Indication after changing the RF
output channel to 31 (example)
Unit display
Test pattern indication
RF OUTPUT CHANNEL
DVD
CH : 31
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
<Before Changing> <After Changing>
Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite
Receivers/Cable TV
Removing Interference
TV screen
The picture with interference
In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very
poor picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Recorder is
connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change
the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the
interference.
Switch [DVD, TV]
1
Press [FUNCTIONS]
2
The RF output channel number is displayed on the
unit display.
Press the numeric buttons
3
[CH,
W, X
]
differs by 2 or 3 from the present channel number.
(For example, if the original channel number was
28, enter 31.)
≥Set the RF output channel of the DVD Recorder to [ss]
(RF OFF) when the DVD Recorder is connected to the TV via
the 21-pin Scart cable.
Press the numeric (0) button (4) or [CH, W, X] (18) to
display [ss]. Skip the step
21
(RF OFF)
Retune your TV until you receive the Test pattern. It
4
may be necessary to repeat steps 2 and 3 above
until you can see the Test pattern clearly.
Press [ENTER]
5
(15)
to “DVD”.
(11)
for more than 5 seconds.
3, 4
(4),
[
(18)
to select a channel number, which
, if using a 21-pin Scart cable.
4
...
68
(10)
to finish this setting.
]
(10)
or
This unit is not designed to control (switch on or change channel)
your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught
to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite
receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct
station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility for
this purpose. Please refer to your Satellite Receiver/Cable TV box
instructions for use of such timer facilities.
For your unit to recognise the
Video Plus+ Codes
for each satellite
station, you must teach your unit which channel or AV input to record
from for the first time. Otherwise when setting a VIDEO Plus+ recording,
ss
] symbol will appear in the channel position indicating that the
the [
unit does not know which channel position to set. Once you have set the
channel/AV input once the unit will remember it whenever you use a
Video Plus+ Code
for the station again.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television.
≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.
Turn on the TV and the unit. Select video playback
1
channel on the TV.
Press [VIDEO Plus+]
2
VIDEO Plus+
Enter a Video Plus+ Code from a Satellite TV Guide
3
Remain
HDD DVD
Enter VIDEO Plus+ Number by using 0-9 key.
RETURN
35:39 LP
No.
0 9
--
(2)
4:11 LP
16. 7 TUE12:53:00
.
for a satellite channel, e.g. Sky 1 using the numeric
buttons
(4)
. If you make a mistake, use [
2222
]
(10)
to
go back.
ss
Press [ENTER]
4
(10)
ss
. [
] will appear instead of a
ssss
channel number/AV input.
3, 4, 2, 1
Use
5
[
]
(10)
to select the channel or AV input
that is to be used for recording from the satellite channel.
Press [ENTER]
6
(10)
to memorise the setting. The
unit will now automatically set the programme
position or AV input correctly when a VIDEO Plus+
recording is set for this satellite station in the future.
TIMER
RECORDING
Use [
7
Remain
Name
Date
1 BBC1 16/ 7 TUE 21:0020:00 SP
Press ENTER to store new programme.
SELECT
RETURN
ENTER
3333
]
(10)
just set. Now press [CANCEL]
35:39 LP
Mode
No.
--
VPS
PDC
OFF
HDD
HDD
DVD
16. 7 TUE12:59:00
Title
4:11 LP
HDD DVD
StopStart
CANCEL
0 9
to select the programme that you have
(5)
to delete it from
the timer recording list. It is no longer needed.
TIMER
RECORDING
Remain
Name
HDD DVD
StopStartNo.
Date
New Timer Programme
35:39 LP
Mode
4:11 LP
16. 7 TUE1:05:00
Disc
VPS
HDD
space
PDC
DVD
OFF
SPOK21:0020:00BBC 1 16/ 7 TUE01
The clear picture
19
SELECT
ENTER
Repeat steps 2
8
RETURN
CANCEL
ssss
7 above until you have set and
deleted dummy timer recordings for each of the
satellite stations that you will make VIDEO Plus+
recordings from.
Press [RETURN]
9
(23)
when you have finished.
Selecting TV screen type
SETUP
Settings
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Tuning
SELECT
ENTER
TV Aspect
RETURN
Norm (4:3)
Wide (16:9)
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”.
Press [DVD,
1
Press [FUNCTIONS]
2
Use [3,4,2,1]
3
ÍÍÍÍ
]
(1)
to turn this unit on.
(11)
(10)
to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]
to show the FUNCTIONS window.
Screen displayed when selecting an HDD drive (page 21) (example):
HDD
HDD
FUNCTIONS
N
S
SELECT
ENTER
Use [3,4]
4
Use [3,4]
5
SETUP
Tuning
Settings
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Use [3,4]
6
Disc Remaining
DISC INFORMATION
RETURN
TV Aspect
TV System
Normal (4:3) TV
Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)
Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)
AV1/AV2 Settings
35:39 LP
N
S
DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST
PLAY LISTTIMER RECORDING
PLAY
SETUP
TOP PLAY FLEXIBLE REC
DUBBINGDV AUTO RECJPEG
(10)
to select the “Connection” and press [2] or [1]
(10)
to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]
Tab
SELECT
RETURN
(10)
to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER]
(10)
(10)
(10)
.
.
.
(10)
.
≥
4:3
(factory setting)
16:9
ª
To 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 78).
≥The video setting on the disc. How video appears is often specified by the disc itself.
≥The video settings on your television.
20
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]
≥The HDD mode lamp (47) on the front panel of the unit will
light (green).
To use the DVD:
Press [DVD]
≥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.
(6)
(6)
.
.
[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”.
Press [DVD,
1
Press [HDD] or [DVD]
2
ÍÍÍÍ
]
(1)
to turn the unit on.
(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.
When DVD mode was selected above:
3
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.
Press [1]
4
≥The disc tray closes and play begins.
(The unit takes some time to read the
disc before play starts.)
≥If the Resume function (page 23) 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 89) and press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43),
play starts automatically.
ª
To stop play
Press [∫] (7). (page 23, 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.
ª
To pause play
Press [;] (8).
Press again to restart playing.
(21)
.
(1)
(2)
21
Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)
ª
With 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.)
(12 cm) disc
(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
3,4,2,1
[
≥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 78).
≥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
(8 cm) disc
q
to select an item, or move
]
to select an item and press [ENTER]
(10)
(4)
(10)
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 33) 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]
.
≥A confirmation message will be displayed.
Erase Programme
Remaining Time
Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.
Erase Cancel
ENTER
2
Use [2]
(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 32).
≥It is not possible to erase a programme that is in the process of
being recorded.
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when
you erase programmes.
(30)
.
0 : 58 SP
SELECT
RETURN
(10)
to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]
22
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 [∫]
≥The unit remembers the position.
2
Press [1]
≥Play starts from where you stopped it.
ª
To cancel the resume function
Press [∫] (7) while the unit remembers the position.
(The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)
ª
To 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 42) or with the write protect tab (page 89).
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 78).
(7)
(21)
.
.
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
••••
LR
≥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 77, “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.
23
Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)
[:]
[
9
]
(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 88) and chapters
(page 88) 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]
[:]: 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 88) is
working may take you to a menu screen.
≥You can also mark positions to skip to (page 27).
(32)
.
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]
Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later.
(34)
.
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
[
9
(5)
8
)
(
]
HDD RAM DVD-R
(3) (3)
6
)
(
[:]
(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)
(
7
)
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]
≥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 46) or “PLAY LIST” (page 51) screen is being displayed.
(10)
.
During play or while stopped
Press the numeric buttons
4)
≥This works only when stopped with
some discs (the screen saver is on the
television).
(4)
to select the item.
(page
24
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]
How the type changes depends on when you press the button.
ª
While receiving a TV programme with NICAM
Automatic indication of the type of sound system which the
programme being watched (NICAM/MONO) is broadcast.
DVD-RAM
(1)
(1) e.g.: “NICAM” is selected
≥If “NICAM OFF” is selected during manual tuning, “MONO” is
always displayed.
ª
While playing a television programme recorded on
HDD/DVD-RAM
If it is a recording of a stereo broadcast
LR>L>R
^-------------}
(2) e.g.: When DVD-RAM is used and
“LR” is selected
ª
While 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.
BBC 1
NICAM
LR
(31)
to select the audio type.
(2)
DVD-RAM
PLAY
LR
Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)
ª
When 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 77). 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 77,
“Sound”—“Bilingual Audio Selection”)
During play
≥
The audio type selected for recording is played. This is displayed
as “LR”.
ª
Recording 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 77).
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
Î
Digital 3/2.1ch
(3)
Sound track
2 FRA
Î
Digital 3/2.1ch
(4)
(3) e.g.: English is the selected language
(4) The language is switched to French
ª
While playing a Video CD
LR>L>R
^-------------}
(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
LR
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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]
2
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]
3
Use [3,4,2,1]
PLAY” and press [ENTER]
4
Press the numeric buttons
PROGRAMME
PLAY
5
6 ∫ 1
PLAY
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
(6)
to select the DVD drive.
Choose a track, then press ENTER.
No. Time
Track
3
1
5
2
3
Total Time
Press PLAY to start.
02:02
02:02
(11)
.
(10)
to select “PROGRAMME
(10)
.
(4)
to select the track.
Play
Clear
All Clear
Repeat step 3 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.
(page 21)
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]
2
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]
3
Use [3,4,2,1]
and press [ENTER]
(6)
to select the DVD drive.
(11)
.
(10)
to select “RANDOM PLAY”
(10)
.
RANDOM PLAY
RANDOM PLAY
Press PLAY to start.
PLAY
RETURN
4
Press [1]
ª
To cancel random play
(21)
.
1) Press [∫] (7) until the random play screen appears.
2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) or [RETURN] (23).
(page 21)
ª
To move to the page before or after the one shown
Press [6] or [5] (20) while the "No." and "Track" sections are
highlighted.
ª
To 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).
ª
To 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
ª
To exit the programme mode
1) Press [∫] (7) until the programme play screen is displayed.
2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) or [RETURN] (23).
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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”.
Marking positions directly
ª
During play
Press [MARKER]
≥One marker is added.
Using DISPLAY menus to mark positions
ª
Displaying the marker icon
1
During play
Press [DISPLAY]
e.g.: When DVD-RAM is used
Disc
Play
Picture
Sound
2
Use [3,4]
(10)
.
Disc
Play
Picture
Sound
3
Use [3,4]
(10)
to highlight the first asterisk (¢).
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
(35)
.
(24)
.
1
Î
1s10
††††††††††
Digital 2/0ch
OFF
L R
† †
OFF
Sound track
Subtitle
Audio channel
(10)
to select the Play tab and press [1]
A-B repeat
Repeat play
Marker
(10)
to select “Marker” and press [1]
Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)
ª
To 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.
ª
To 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 42, 89).
≥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 78).
1s10
††††††††††
†††††
Marking positions
1
Use [2,1]
2
Press [ENTER]
≥One marker is added.
(10)
to select an asterisk (¢).
(10)
.
When marking positions 11 and above
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
1
2
3
4
2222, 1111
Use [
Use [
≥You can select the next group of 10 when the current group
is full.
Use [
≥The first asterisk is highlighted.
Press [ENTER]
3333, 4444
1111
]
(10)
]
(10)
to highlight “1–10”.
]
(10)
to select “11–20”.
.
(10)
to mark a position.
To play from a marked position
1
Use [2,1]
2
Press [ENTER]
≥Play starts from the marked position.
(10)
to select a marker number.
(10)
.
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Recording television programmes
(4)
1
2
3
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 29)
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 89).
- Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC
INFORMATION (page 42).
1
Press [DVD, Í]
2
Press [HDD] or [DVD]
(page 21)
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]
(1)
to turn the unit on.
(6)
to select the recording
(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 44, “Format”).
Check the disc carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain
programmes you want to keep.
(1)
6
Press [¥ REC]
≥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 46).
(16)
to start recording.
(2)(1)
(1)HDD record lamp (40)
(2)DVD record lamp (41)
ª
To pause recording
Press [;] (8).
Press again to restart recording.
≥The HDD or DVD record lamp (40) (41) on the main unit flashes.
ª
To stop recording
Press [∫] (7).
ª
Re-inserting double-sided discs
You can get up to 12 hours recording when you use double-sided
discs and use the “EP” mode.
(2)
(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]
≥It is also possible to use the numeric buttons
(18)
to select the channel.
(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 29)
≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR).
(page 30)
≥To record sound using LPCM (possible only in XP mode), set
“Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM”. (page 77)
≥To check the remaining time: page 29
ª
Convenient features
≥Chasing play—playing from the beginning of the programme you
are recording (page 32).
≥Simultaneous recording and play—watching a programme you
recorded while recording another (page 32).
≥Time Slip-checking the images you are recording (page 33).
≥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”
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Recording television programmes (continued)
π
Remain 2:34 XP10:15:00 6.8
π PRG5 1:12.12 XP
π PRG1 0:00.04 SP
(1)
(2)
REC
PLAY
LR
HDD
ª
Recording 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.
ª
To 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 47) 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 30 or Direct TV recording - page 31).
≥The message
exceeded”
“Cannot record. Maximum amount of scenes
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 77).
≥[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 78) 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.
≥In RGB recording, set “AV2 Input” to “RGB (PAL only)”. (page 78)
(1) Available recording time
(e.g.: “2:34” indicates 2 hours and 34 minutes)
(2) Recording mode
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ª
To 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]
To adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels individually:
2
Use [3,4]
(10)
to exit the On Screen Display.
(10)
to select either the left (L) or right
(R) channel and individually adjust their audio
recording level with [2,1]
Example:
When the left (L) channel is
selected.
3
Press [ENTER]
(10)
to exit
(10)
.
Audio REC Level
L
L/R
R
+8
L
-6
R
SELECT
ENTER
30 20 15 10 5 0 OVER
ADJUST
RETURN
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
≥It is not possible to adjust the audio recording level when
recording from DV equipment.
ª
Recording/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)
(6)
HDD
RAM
(2)
(7)
(7)
RAM
DVD-R
HDD
,1]
(10).
Recording television programmes (continued)
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]
2
Use [3,4,2,1]
and press [ENTER]
FLEXIBLE REC
3
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
4
To start recording
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
(10)
to select “Start”
and press [ENTER]
(10)
.
≥Recording starts.
(11)
.
(10)
to select “FLEXIBLE REC”
(10)
.
(10)
to set the recording time.
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
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.
DVD-RAM
REC 83
ARD
LR
Watching the television while recording
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.
1
Press [AV]
2
Press [CH, W, X]
≥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.
(3)
to change the input mode to “TV”.
(18)
to change channels.
(6)
DVD-R
(6)
HDD
(4)
(6)
RAM
(6)
(5)
(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.
(6)
(7)
(9)
(7)
(10)
(11)
(8)
RAM
HDD
*
Move:
This is when a programme is moved to another storage media.
The original programme will be erased.
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