Panasonic DMR-XW300 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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DVD Recorder

Model No.DMR-XW300

Region management information

DVD-Vi de o

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number “4” or “ALL”.

Guide

Quick Start

Example:

2

4 ALL

3

4

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.

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

This DVD Recorder is for viewing and
recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No. 5368, 25th
January 2008

Notice for DVB functions
≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial
broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

≥This unit has the capability for DVB

specifications. But future DVB services
cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia

Home Platform).

Basic

operations

RQT9135-L

CAUTION!

(Inside of product)

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 APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of May 2008. These may be subject to change.)

∏

∏ ∏ ∏ ∏

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2

(N2QAYB000273)

1 Remote control 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 AC mains lead

For use with this unit only. Do
not use it with other
equipment.
Also, do not use cords for
other equipment with this unit.

1 RF coaxial cable 1 Audio/video cable

Characteristics of this unit

Record with High Definition

It is possible to record in high definition quality
when the broadcast is high definition.
(HDD only)

➡ 7

7-Day EPG

Timer recording is made easier because the TV
Guide allows you to see programme information
up to 7 days ahead.

➡ 24

2 programmes Simultaneous Recording

It is possible to record 2 programmes being
broadcasted at the same time.

➡ 31

オモテ

9

S
B
O

VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”

Operation of this unit can be controlled by the
remote control of the TV (VIERA) by connecting
with the HDMI cable to the TV (VIERA).

➡ 72

≥Pause live TV programme
≥Direct TV Recording

Included accessories/Characteristics of this unit

TV Guide SUN 10/01/08 19:10

SUN 10/01

ABC 1
ABC 2

Select Service

All Types

Landscape

: In today’s show we will...

Emmerdale

Time:

News

News

OPTION

Info

OK
Select Programme

Portrait/Landscape

GUIDE

RETURN

+24 Hr-24 Hr Prog. type Favourites

All DVB Services

News

Page
Page

CH

Copy with High Definition Quality

It is possible to input high definition video
(AVCHD) from the video camera.
(HDD only)

VIERA

DIGA

➡ 56

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Table of contents

Getting started

Getting started

Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Characteristics of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick Start Guide

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Regarding DR (Direct Recording) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Discs that cannot be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

USB memory and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

USB memories you can use on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cards you can use on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) . . . . . .15

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Inserting, removing the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Inserting, removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Disc and card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Basic operations

Watching digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Switching audio of the TV broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To show subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To show Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Playing DVD-Video/Playing recorded

video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Recording television programmes [HDD] . . . . . . . . . .23

When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or

multiple audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To specify a time to stop recording

—One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Timer Recording (Using the TV Guide System) . . . .24

Programme to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Programme to a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Deleting during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Title

Recording

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Advanced recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2 programmes simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Advanced timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

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

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . 35

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TV Guide data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing back

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Display the subtitle during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play

—Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Switching of the Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playback the title that was viewed once [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

To sort the titles for easy searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

To play grouped titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

To edit the group of titles [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playback of the High Definition Camera

Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playback of the Playlist created on

other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Editing

Editing titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Create/Playback/Edit of the Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Create Chapter Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copying

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Copy Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . 50

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

format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

With Other Equipment

Recording broadcasts from external equipment . . .53

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . .54

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Recording via AV3 input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copy the HD Video (AVCHD format) or the SD Video

(MPEG 2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying SD Video (MPEG 2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

Still pictures

Still pictures

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Still pictures operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory

—Copy All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copying new still pictures on the SD card

—Copy New Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Music

Music

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playing MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playing music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Useful functions during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Editing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Album and track operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Register track to Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Editing Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playlist operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

About the Gracenote® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Copying music from a CD or a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Others

Convenient functions

Deleting still pictures and music using

DELETE Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Deleting still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Deleting music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Convenient functions to playback

and viewing or listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Switch the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

FUNCTION MENU window/Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . 76

FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

To pause the TV programme you are watching

—Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Deleting all titles —Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Enabling the unit’s recording function—Format . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Selecting the background style — Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

—Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

—Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

HDD/Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Reference

Additional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . . . 91

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO

terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . 91

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Connecting an Analogue television and VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Connecting a Digital television and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Operations that can be performed

simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Operations that can be performed while recording or

copying a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Starting of the timer recording while executing

other operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

When removing a recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

TM

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started

Getting

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

operations

RecordingPlaying

back

EditingCopyingWith Other

Equipment

Still picturesMusicConvenient

functions

Reference

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HDD and disc information

HDD

+R DL

+RW

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

Internal

Cannot do

Can do

Discs

Cannot do

Can do

Other Discs

Record to the HDD and then copy to
the disc.

Can do

This unit can record or copy to the following HDD or discs.

HDD

HDD

DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-RAM

+R+R+R

DVD-R

+R DL

+R DL

To record

It can only record to HDD by pressing [¥ REC].

REC

To timer record

It can only record to HDD or DVD-RAM when using timer record.

TV Guide SUN 10/01/08 19:10

SUN 10/01

ABC 1
ABC 2

Select Service

All Types

Landscape

: In today’s show we will...

Emmerdale

Time:

News

News

OPTION

Info

OK
Select Programme

Portrait/Landscape

GUIDE

RETURN

+24 Hr-24 Hr Prog. type Favourites

All DVB Services

News

Page
Page

CH

DVD-R DL

DVD-R DL DVD-RW

+RW

+RW

HDD

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

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Various recording modes can be selected when recording or copying is performed on this unit. Time and quality of recording varies depending on

HDD

DR

XP
SP
LP
EP
FR

Record as high definition (HD) quality

Record as standard definition (SD) quality

Programmes in high definition (HD) quality

DR

XP
SP
LP
EP
FR

All subtitles and multiple audio are
recorded.

Subtitles cannot be recorded. Only one
audio can be recorded for the multiple
audio.

Programmes with subtitle or multiple audio

Goal!

Goal!

HDDHDDHDD

Discs

≥Copy as standard definition (SD) quality
≥Copy in Normal Speed mode

Subtitles cannot be copied. Only one audio can be copied for the
multiple audio.

Titles in DR mode

Titles in high definition (HD)
quality

the recording mode. (➡ 30, Recording modes)
The following are characteristics of DR (Direct Recording) mode.

Regarding DR (Direct Recording) mode

This unit can record the digital broadcasting as broadcasted if the record mode is set to DR mode when recording.

The following can be recorded in DR mode

HDD

HDD

When recording a high definition programme

Quality of the recording depends on the recording mode.

HDD and disc information

When recording a programme with subtitle or multiple audio

≥See page 30 for description about the difference of the contents recorded depending on the recording mode.

When copying DR mode titles to disc

≥It is copied in standard definition (SD).
≥It is copied in Normal Speed mode.

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HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

Disc type

Standard symbol [HDD]

Data that can be recorded
and played

Quality that can be
recorded

Recording mode that can
be recorded

Rewritable ≤

Timer recording ≤

Copy-once recording ≤

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Video

Still picture

Music

High definition (HD) quality

Standard definition (SD) quality

All recording mode

(DR, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)

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Disc type

DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW

Standard symbol [RAM] [-R] before finalisation

Data that can be recorded
and played

Quality that can be
recorded

Recording mode that can
be recorded

Rewritable ≤ – ≤

Timer recording ≤ –

Copy-once recording
(CPRM)

Play on other players [RAM] can be played back

Note ≥Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be able to be recorded to.

Disc type

Standard symbol [+R] before finalisation

CPRM compatible discs
only.

on Panasonic DVD
recorders and DVD-RAM
compatible DVD players.

[DVD-V] after finalisation

Video

Still picture

≤

+R +R DL +RW

[DVD-V] after finalisation

Standard definition (SD) quality

XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

≥Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment.
≥[-R]DL] can be played back only on equipment compatible with this disc.

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

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

Video

–

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

[+RW]

HDD and disc information

Data that can be recorded
and played

Quality that can be
recorded

Recording mode that can
be recorded

Rewritable – ≤

Timer recording –

Copy-once recording
(CPRM)

Play on other players ≥Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment.

≥[+R]DL] can be played back only on equipment compatible with this disc.

Note ≥+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be

incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

≥8X Speed +RW disc is not supported.

≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded

onto the HDD.)

≥You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.

Standard definition (SD) quality

Video

XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

–

[+RW] can be played back only on
equipment compatible with this disc.
≥If the disc failed to play on other

equipment, we recommend you
create top menu (➡ 79).

∫ Regarding 8 cm Disc

This unit cannot record or edit the 8cm DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R DL or +RW.
Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.

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HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Disc type Logo Standard

DVD-Vide o [DVD-V] Movie and music discs

DVD-RW (DVD
Video
Recording
format)

CD [CD]

– MP3, JPEG ≥CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3

Disc with high
definition
video (AVCHD)
recorded by
other devices

§

Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

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

instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

– [AVCHD] Following disc can be played.

symbol

[-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder

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

have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 78) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video

format.

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

recording.

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

≥CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG

≥DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
≥Only the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(V), +R or +R DL which was

finalised (➡ 110) with the same equipment that was used to record
can be played.

Uses

§

)

Discs that cannot be played

≥Blu-ray Disc (BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-R)
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalised (➡ 110).
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”
≥DVD-Audio
≥HD DVD
≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Video CD, DivX discs, etc.

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USB memory and card information

USB memories you can use on this unit

Compatible USB memories USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class:

Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

Indicated in these
instructions by

Data that can be played MP3

Data that can be copied MP3

≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit.

– USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.

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

CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.

≥
≥MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.
≥A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.
≥PTP protocol is not supported.

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

[USB]

Still pictures (JPEG)

≥It can be copied to HDD.

Still pictures (JPEG)

≥It can be copied to HDD.

SD Video (MPEG2 format)
HD Video (AVCHD format)

≥If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD is connected to this unit’s USB port:

– you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.
– you can copy the HD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD.

[Note]

≥This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.

Cards you can use on this unit

Type

Indicated in these
instructions by

Data that can be played Still pictures (JPEG)

Data that can be copied Still pictures (JPEG)

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

Suitable SD cards

≥When using SD cards 4 GB or larger, only SD cards that display the SDHC logo can be used.
≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

≥If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you

may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 78, 110).

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in

FAT32 format.

≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory

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

≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

SD Memory Card§ (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

§

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

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

[SD]

HD Video (AVCHD format)

≥It can be copied to HDD or DVD-RAM.

SD Video (MPEG2 format)
HD Video (AVCHD format)

≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 57)
≥HD Video shot with a Panasonic digital camcorder, etc. can be copied to the HDD. (➡ 56)

§

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

HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information

∫ Setting the protection

Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.

LOCK

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Control reference guide



Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.



DVD

























OPTION



DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

DELETE

S T O P

S TA TU S

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

REC

A UDI O

SKIP

R

TV



A V

2
5 4
8
0

P A US E

G

DISPLAY

CH

3
6
9

INPUT

SELECT

SL O W/SEARC H

D

I

U

E

OK

CRE A T E

CHAPTER

F Rec

PL A Y/x1. 3

F

PROG/CHECK TIME SLIP REC MODE

MANUAL SKIP

V O L

P A G E

CH

TEXT

STTL

EXIT

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

























1Turn the unit on (➡ 18)
2Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 22, 23, 58)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

3Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
4To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still

pictures or music (➡ 26, 36, 70)

5Basic operations for recording and play
6Show digital channel information (➡ 21)/Programme information

within TV Guide screen (➡ 37)/Show status messages (➡ 75)

7Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 38)
8Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 22, 58)
9Show OPTION menu (➡ 42, 60)

This menu is used when playing or editing titles and still pictures,
etc.

:Colour buttons

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

;Recording functions

≥[¥ REC] Start recording (➡ 23)

≥[REC MODE] Change recording mode (➡ 23)

<Select audio (➡ 20, 39)
= Show on-screen menu (➡ 74)
>Transmit the remote control signal
?Television operations (➡ 89)
@Channel select/Change pages in the TV Guide system

(➡ 23, 37)

AShow teletext (➡ 21)
BInput select (TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ 20, 23, 53, 54)
CShow subtitles (Subtitles can be viewed if the digital broadcast

programme has subtitles.) (➡ 20)

DExit the menu screen
EShow the TV Guide screen (➡ 20, 24)
FShow FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 76)

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

GReturn to previous screen
HCreate chapter (➡ 44)
IShow Timer Recording screen (➡ 34)
JSkip the specified time (➡ 39)
KSkip approx. 1 minute forward (➡ 39)
LStart Flexible Recording (➡ 32)

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∫ The remote control information
Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

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

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

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

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

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

Buttons used for DVD-Video

“Top Menu”>[DIRECT NAVIGATOR]

“Menu”>[OPTION]

Use

20

30

20

30

Main unit

Pull to flip down the front
panel.

     



1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2Disc tray (➡ 15)
3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 54)
4Display (➡ below)
5Recording indicator
6Remote control signal sensor
7Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 53, 54)
8Open/close disc tray (➡ 15)



  

Control reference guide

9SD card slot (➡ 15)
:USB port (➡ 15)
;Channel select (➡ 23)
<Star t recording (➡ 23)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 23)
=Stop (➡ 23, 38)
>Star t play

Rear panel terminals (➡ 16, 17, 91–94)

The unit’s display







SD USB



SDVD

PLAY



1Copying indicator
2SD card slot indicator
3USB port indicator
4Disc indicator
5Timer recording indicator
6Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator
7Main display section indicator
8Playback indicator

≥Indicators for functions that this unit does not support will not light.





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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

This unit

VCR

DO NOT

Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

DO NOT

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device
that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.

∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be
possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains
socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or
copying. It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

∫ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer be usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, copy all
content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

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

∫ Setup precautions

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

fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

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

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette
recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation

does not occur. Condensation is a
phenomenon where moisture forms on a
cold surface when there is an extreme
change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal
damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

– When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving

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

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

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until
condensation is gone.

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,
etc. gets inside the unit.

∫ While operating

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

HDD may become damaged.)

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

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

∫ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the

display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

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

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or
edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

Unit care

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

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

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the Lens cleaner (not included) about once every year,
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.

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[Note]

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

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

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

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with the
arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

If you are using a
miniSD card or a
microSD card, insert
it into the adaptor
that comes with the
card.
Insert and remove
this adaptor from the
unit.

Press on the centre of the
card until it clicks into
place.

Insert the card label up with
the cut-off corner on the right.

e.g., miniSD

DO DO NOT

DO DO NOT

DO NOT

Inserting discs

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

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

Automatic drive select function

[DVD-V] [CD]

≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

≥If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is

automatically selected.

[Note]

≥When using 8 cm disc, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥[RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side

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

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

When the USB memory is flashing, the USB memory is being read
from. Do not turn off the unit or remove the USB memory. Such
action may result in malfunction or loss of the USB memory’s
contents.
≥Before inserting any USB memory to

this unit, ensure that the data stored
therein has been backed up.

≥Check the orientation of the USB

connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is

stopped, so the “USB device” screen is
displayed. Select an item and press
[OK] to switch to the USB-related
operations (➡ 56, 58).

Removing the USB memory

≥Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory

straight out.

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

be damaged.

Inserting, removing the SD card

When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the
card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or
remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the
card’s contents.

≥Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

Inserting the card

Disc and card care

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt

pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rental discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature

(condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases

when you are not using them.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a
problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no
responsibility and offers no compensation for any
subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.

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

unit.

≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer

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

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Unit care/Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Removing the card

1 Press on the centre of the card.
2 Pull it straight out.

Automatic drive select function

≥If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card”

screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the
SD drive (➡ 56, 58).

≥If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

ADAPTER

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STEP 1 Connection

RF
IN

RF
OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

AV4 IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Other connections

(➡ 17, 91)

RF coaxial
cable

(included)

To the aerial

Aerial cable

Television’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

Cooling fan

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Refer to “Additional connections” (➡ 91) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment.

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

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

[approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)]

When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does not work.

Connecting a television

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

2

4

A C IN

Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB
output on this unit.

[Required]setting]

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 85)

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

3

DIGITAL

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

A V2 ( EXT )

A V 1
(

TV )

PR

OUT

AV4 IN

R- A UDIO- L

1

2

Y

PB

COMPONENT

RF

VIDEO OUT

IN

RF
OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

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You can enjoy high-quality picture by changing the connection between this unit and your TV on page 16 as follows.

RFRF
ININ

RFRF
OUTOUT

AV2 (EXT)

AV1
(TV)

OPTICALCOAXIAL

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

OUTOUTAV4 INAV4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

PR

PB

Y

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI IN

Television’s rear
panel

HDMI cable

This unit’s rear panel

[Required]setting]

≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output”

to “On” (➡ 85).
(The default setting is “On”.)

.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable

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

≥This unit incorporates HDMI
≥Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,

native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be
possible. [➡ 72, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

TM

(V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology.

TM

”)]

STEP 1 Connection

[Note]

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 110) and

output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.

For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input
terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

MANUAL SKIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

PROG/CHECKTIME SLIPREC MODE

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OPTION

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2

3, 4, 5

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

When the Download from TV screen appears (➡ 19)

3 Press [3, 4] to select your region

and press [OK].

Region Selection

NSW / ACT

Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory

Tasmania

OK

After Region Selection setting is complete, Auto Tuning setting
screen appears.

≥Auto-Tuning starts.

The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV
channels will be located and stored ready for use.
This takes 3 minutes.

Auto Tuning-Digital (DVB)

Please wait!

Prog. QualityRF Ch Service Name Net ID TS ID

1
2

669

352

ABC

354

ABC 2

12302
12302

82041
8204199

This will take about 3 mins.

RETURN

Auto-Tuning is complete when Quick Start setting screen
appears.
The time information for your region can be obtained.

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4 Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off”

and press [OK].

Quick Start

On
Off

When “On” is selected, power consumption
during standby will increase, and “Power Save”
option will be set to “Off”.

OK

RETURN

≥On:

It is possible to start quickly from the power off state.

≥Off:

It will go into the Power Save mode when the power is
turned off.

After Quick Start setting is complete, TV aspect setting screen
appears.

5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect

and press [OK].

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9
4:3 TV
Pan & Scan

Letterbox

OK

RETURN

≥16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

≥Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television,
side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture
(➡ 110).

≥Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television.
16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style
(➡ 110).

∫ Download from the TV

If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting

HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information

on the TV is acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for

the first time. Please proceed to the following steps.

Download from TV

Download in progress. Please wait.
RETURN : to cancel

RETURN

After Download from TV is complete, Quick Start setting
screen appears.

Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

Quick Start

On
Off

When “On” is selected, power consumption
during standby will increase, and “Power Save”
option will be set to “Off”.

OK

RETURN

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all

Panasonic TVs (VIERA).

≥The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA

setting information.

≥If Region Selection screen is displayed, please go to step 3 on

page 18.

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

When television picture appears, set up is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 81)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 80)

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Watching digital broadcasts

MANUAL SKIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

PROG/CHECKTIME SLIPREC MODE

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INPUT SELECT

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GUIDE

,,,

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STATUS

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AUDIO

DVD

STTL

TEXT

Numbered
buttons

Colour
buttons

∫ Select the programme to view using the TV

Guide

1 Press [GUIDE].

This unit has the tuner which allows it to directly receive and record
digital terrestrial channels.

Important:

This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.

Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
3 Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times

and select “TV”.

TV Guide SUN 10/01/08 19:10

SUN 10/01

Time:
ABC 1
ABC 2

Select Service

OK
Select Programme
RETURN

All Types

Landscape

: In today’s show we will...

Emmerdale

News

News

OPTION

Info

GUIDE

Portrait/Landscape

+24 Hr-24 Hr Prog. type Favourites

All DVB Services

News

Page
Page

CH

Operations in the TV Guide system (➡ 37)

2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the programme to

view and press [OK].

News

View

Timer Rec Set
Timer Rec Edit
Timer Rec Cancel

≥This is displayed only when the programme currently

broadcasting is selected.

3Press [3, 4] to select “View”and press [OK].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Switching audio of the TV broadcast

Press [AUDIO].

≥Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every

time it is pressed.

HDD

41:03 DR

002 ABC TV

STEREO LR
Dolby Digital

(eng)

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Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3

AV4

DV

TV

Select

Change

≥It will switch when the display is turned off.

(It will switch faster by pressing [OK])

4 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the station, digital channel information
appears automatically.
The length of time the digital channel information is displayed
can be changed. (➡ 84, On-Screen Messages)

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

[Note]

≥This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid

services.

RETURN

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To show subtitle

When “STTL” appears in digital channel information (➡ 21)

Press [STTL ].

≥Press again to hide the subtitle.

To show Teletext

Current
page
number

Sub page number

Colour bar

The number changes to white.

You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather
forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the
broadcasters.

When “TEXT” appears in digital channel information (➡ right)

1 Press [TEXT ].

<<01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

P100

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

2 Press [3, 4], the numbered buttons,

or the colour buttons to select the
page.

Follow the instruction on the screen to select the page.

To show the sub page

(Only when there are sub pages)
Press [2, 1].

∫ Change the Teletext mode

“Teletext” of the Setup menu can be changed to following modes.
(➡ 84)

≥TOP mode (Only when there is TOP text)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service
that results in an easier search and effective guide.
– Fast overview of the teletext information available
– Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject
– Page status information at the bottom of the screen

≥List mode

Four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the
bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered
and stored in this unit.

To store frequently viewed page (List mode only)

During the page is displayed

1 Press the colour button of the colour to store.
2 Press and hold [OK].

P100

Broadcast

Digital channel information

While stopped

Press [STATUS ].



1 TEN HD

Corontation street
9:00 - 11:00

Rating:PG



1 Channel and Station Name
2 Programme name and Broadcast time
3 Current favourite list
4 Change the favourite list
5 Software update (➡ 90)
6 The parental ratings level is displayed
7 TV signal is weak (➡ below)
8 Subtitle (➡ 20)
9 Teletext (➡ left)
: Multiple audio

To switch information of the current programme and the next
programme

Press [2, 1].

To show detailed information about the programme

Press [STATUS ]

To hide the information screen

Press [STATUS ] once or twice.

If “Bad Signal” is displayed:

≥Adjust the position and direction of the aerial.
≥Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

broadcasting.

Bad Signal



Now

again.

[Note]

You can also select the other channel when the information screen is
displayed by pressing [3, 4] and [OK].

10:30

Select FAV List

STTL



∫ If New service message appears

(➡ 81, New Service Message)



All DVB Services

Software update

TEXT









Watching digital broadcasts

101

200 400 888

To change stored pages (List mode only)

1 Press the colour button of the colour to change.
2 Enter the new page number with the numbered buttons.
3 Press and hold [OK].

To exit the teletext screen

Press [TEXT ]

[Note]

≥The teletext function depends on respective stations.

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Playing DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents

Numbered
buttons

“Red”

e.g.,

Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 38) for detail
information.

DVD

TV

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Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

Playing DVD-Video

1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥Play starts from the point specified by the disc.

2 When a menu screen appears on the television

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item
and press [OK].

Playing recorded video contents

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

You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can
also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles.

Following screen is displayed when recordable disc is inserted.

DVD-RAM

Play
Copy Navigator
Exit

DVD-RAM is inserted.

OK

RETURN

Press [3, 4] to select “Play” and press [OK].
It will go to step 3 (➡ below).

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red”
button to select “VIDEO”.

0:00(DR)

OPTION

OK

RETURN

VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

Grouped Titles

Time Remaining 45:54 DR

Name Time Name of title

Date

25.05

01.01

AV2

01.01

AV1

Select

VIDEO

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

12:36

1:35
1:13

PICTURE

Play

MUSIC

Page 01/01

Titles

2
1
1

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

Rec time

Not viewed

3 Press [3, 4] to select the title and

press [OK].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

Regarding DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 40)

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered

buttons.

≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the

menu screen or the disc’s instruction document, press [OK].

To return to the menu screen

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].
≥You can also press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to return to the menu

screen.

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Recording television programmes [HDD]

Numbered
buttons

It can be recorded
with the same quality
of the broadcast.

e.g.,

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡28) and

➡

“Advanced recording” (

1

6

5

30) for detail information.

DVD

TV

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PROG/CHECKTIME SLIPREC MODE

MANUAL SKIP

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5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

REC1

[HDD]

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD. Data
will not be overwritten.
≥Recording mode cannot be changed while recording a

programme.

≥When [¥ REC] is pressed while a drive other than the HDD

is selected, it will automatically switch to HDD and start the
recording.

6 To stop recording

Press [∫].

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [¥ REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)

This operation will only record to HDD.
To record to a disc (➡ 25)

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD drive.

The HDD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

2 Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times

and select “TV”.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

≥It will switch every time it is pressed.

Rcording Mode

Recording Mode

Remain in DR mode 23:26
Remain in XP mode 58:01
Remain in SP mode 115:01
Remain in LP mode 230:27
Remain in EP mode 458:26

≥It will switch when the display is turned off.

(It will switch faster by pressing [OK])

≥Recording modes (➡ 30)
≥To record 2 programmes simultaneously (➡ 31)

When recording digital broadcast with
subtitle or multiple audio

If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, there are
following differences depending on the recording modes.

≥When recording in DR mode

All subtitles and multiple audio are recorded. It is possible to switch
them after recording.

≥When recording in XP, SP, LP, or EP modes

Subtitles cannot be recorded. Multiple audio will be recorded with
the contents selected when the recording starts, and the switching
cannot be done after the recording.
Select the audio to be recorded with “Audio Mode for Digital
Broadcast” in the Setup menu prior to the recording. (➡ 83)

To specify a time to stop recording—
One Touch Recording

During recording

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

≥You can specify up to 4 hours later.
≥The unit display changes as shown below.

OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00 ,"" OFF 3:00 ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 24, 34) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ 32).

≥The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter
appears.
≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Playing DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents/Recording television programmes

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Timer Recording (Using the TV Guide System)

o

Timer icon

Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 34 – 37) for
detail information.

DVD

DVD

GUIDE

,,,

OK

OPTION

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 28).

Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of
broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to
record.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.
≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 86).

TV Guide system provides programme information only from the
digital broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV
programme magazine.

[Note]

≥TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly.
≥If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➡ 84), the TV Guide

system cannot be used.

≥The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible via the

aerial input of this unit. The receipt of the TV Guide data via
externally connected satellite receivers is not possible.



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OPTION

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Programme to HDD

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide SUN 10/01/08 19:10

SUN 10/01

Time:
ABC 1
ABC 2

Select Service

OK
Select Programme
RETURN

All Types

Landscape

: In today’s show we will...

Emmerdale

News

News

OPTION

Info

Portrait/Landscape

GUIDE

+24 Hr-24 Hr Prog. ty pe Favourites

All DVB Services

News

Page
Page

CH

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

future programme and press [OK].

≥Following screen is displayed when the programme currently

broadcasting is selected.

News

View

Timer Rec Set
Timer Rec Edit
Timer Rec Cancel

Press [3, 4] to select “Timer Rec Set” and press [OK].

Timer Recording

[Prog.Name] News

≥Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using
[3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 34, step 3).

30:24 SP

DVD

HDDRemain

Date SUN 1/1
Weekly OFF
Favourites All DVB Services
Service Name 22 ABC TV
Start 01:10
Stop 01:50
Drive HDD
Mode XP
Renew OFF

OK

Programme Name

RETURN

1:58 SP

SUN 01/01/08 13:12

3 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is
displayed.

day’s show we will...



“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Programme to a disc

e.g.,

o

Timer icon

[RAM]

≥Only 1 programme can be set to timer record on the disc.

1 Insert a disc.

∫When the screen with “Format Disc” is

displayed

You need to format the unrecorded disc such as new discs.

∫ To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide

screen

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the programme in the TV Guide

and press [OK].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. (“F” in the TV

Guide disappears.)

∫ To modify the timer recording on the TV Guide

screen

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the programme in the TV Guide

and press [OPTION].

DVD-RAM

Copy Navigator
Format Disc
Exit

This disc is not formatted and cannot be played.
To format the disc, please select “Format Disc”.

OK

RETURN

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Format Disc” and press [OK].
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

∫When the screen without “Format Disc” is

displayed

The disc is already formatted.
Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [OK].

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

future programme and press [OK].

≥Press [3, 4] to select “Timer Rec Set” and press [OK] if the

programme currently broadcasting is selected.

Timer Recording

[Prog.Name] News

≥Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV

magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using
[3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 34, step 3).

30:24 SP

DVD

HDDRemain

Date SUN 1/1
Weekly OFF
Favourites All DVB Services
Service Name 22 ABC TV
Start 01:10
Stop 01:50
Drive HDD
Mode XP
Renew OFF

OK

Programme Name

RETURN

1:58 SP

SUN 01/01/08 13:12

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Drive” and

press [2, 1] to select “DVD”.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Mode” and

change the recording mode with
[2, 1].

≥DR mode cannot be selected.

Menu

View

Timer Rec Set
Timer Rec Edit
Timer Rec Cancel

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Timer Rec Edit” and press [OK].

(➡ 34, step 3)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(➡ 35)

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (➡ 35)

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 36)

Timer Recording (Using the TV Guide System)

6 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is
displayed.

day’s show we will...



“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit off.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

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Deleting titles

STAT U S

PROG/CHECKTIME SLIPREC MODE

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

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FUNCTION
MENU

“Red”

Title Title

Last title
recorded

Available
disc space

Available disc space increases after
deleting any of these titles

Title

Title

Last title
recorded

Available
disc space

Available disc space does
not increase even after
deleting

Available disc space
increases after deleting

Title Deleted Last title

recorded

Available
disc space

Later recorded
titles

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

(You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain

before proceeding.

≥Title that is currently recording cannot be deleted.
≥Titles on the disc cannot be deleted in the following cases:

– While recording to disc
– While high speed copying

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 77, Setting the protection).

∫ Available disc space after deleting

≥[HDD] [RAM] The space deleted becomes available for recording.

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

DELETE Navigator

HDD

Rec time

Not viewed

[HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red”
button to select “VIDEO”.

Time Remaining

0:00(DR)

OPTION

OK

RETURN

VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

Grouped Titles

45:54 DR

Name Time Name of title

Date

25.05

01.01

AV2

01.01

AV1

Select

VIDEO

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

12:36

1:35
1:13

PICTURE

MUSIC

Titles

Page 01/01

2
1
1

3 Press [3, 4] to select the title and

press [;].

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

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

Switching of the Navigator (➡ 40)

You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the
option menu. (➡ 42, step 4)

4 Press [OK].
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the

last recorded title is deleted.

This space become available for recording after all the later
recorded titles are deleted.

≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even

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after the contents are deleted.

......

......

......

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE ¢].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [OK].

The title is deleted.

Copying titles

STATUS

PROG/CHECKTIME SLIPREC MODE

REC

CREATE

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2, 3, 4, 5

e.g.,

[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
(You cannot copy to finalised discs.)

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL
are automatically finalised (➡ 79). After finalising, the discs
become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD
equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

1 Insert a disc.

DVD-RAM

Play
Copy Navigator
Exit

∫ COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and

functions (➡ 51)

∫ To check the properties of a title and sort COPY

Navigator/Copying list (➡ 51)

∫ Speed and recording mode when copying

For titles in DR mode

Normal speed (FR mode)

For titles in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modes

≥[RAM]

– High speed (recording mode as is)

[When the copy destination (disc) does not have enough space,
copy will perform at normal speed.]

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

Titles recorded with the “Rec for High Speed Copy” settings
“On”: High speed (recording mode as is)
“Off”: Normal speed (FR mode)

In the following cases, even if “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to
“On”, copy will perform at normal speed.
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When the copying source was recorded in “EP”

or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

≥When the copy destination (disc) does not have enough space.
≥When the title aspect for the copying source and “Aspect for

Recording” do not match.

≥When the title aspect for the copying source is 16:9:

– [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] copying source was recorded in “EP” or “FR

(recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

[Note]

≥Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be registered

simultaneously.

≥If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title

at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them.
To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and
then copy the contents of the list (➡ 50).

≥Titles recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC)

from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be
copied.

Deleting titles/Copying titles

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy

Navigator” and press [OK].

≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.

3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you

want to copy and press [;].

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

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

Switching of the Navigator (➡ 40)

4 Press [OK].
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [OK].

It will automatically format the unformatted disc, such as new
disc, when copying.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
(You cannot stop while finalising)

COPY Navigator

HDD

Time 12:36

Rec time 0:52(SP)

OK

RETURN

DVD-RAM is inserted.

Disc Space: 4310 MB

Size: 0 MB( 0%)

DVD

Name Time Name of title

25.05

01.01

AV2

01.01

AV1

Select

OPTION

OK

RETURN

12:36

1:35
1:13

DVD-RAM CPRM

Total : 0

Born And Bred: A Wrathful

Page 01/01

TitleDate

2
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Important notes for recording

Hello

Select the audio that you want
to record in “Audio Mode for
Digital Broadcast” in the Setup
menu (➡ 83).

Hola Hallo

Regarding Recording
to the disc

Selecting Audio for
Recording

Recording of the
subtitles

Recording of 16:9
image such as wide
broadcasting

You cannot record by pressing [¥ REC].
≥[RAM] Timer recording is possible.

Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only):

You can select the audio language when receiving audio in multi channel broadcast [“I/II” appears at the bottom of
digital channel information display (➡ 21)].

≥When recording in DR mode [HDD]

All multiple audio are recorded.
It is possible to switch the audio after recording.

≥When recording in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modes

It will be recorded with the audio selected when the recording starts, and the switching cannot be done after the
recording. Perform following operation before recording.

Bilingual broadcasts (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 only):

If you record from external equipment

– Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

Programmes with subtitles (Digital broadcast only):

It is possible to display the subtitles when you are receiving a programme with the subtitles.
[“STTL” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 21)]

≥When recording in DR mode [HDD]

Subtitles will be recorded as is.
It is possible to switch the subtitles after it is recorded.

≥When recording in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modes

Subtitles cannot be recorded.

≥When the “Rec for High Speed Copy” of the Setup menu is “On”

– Record in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modes
– Copy from the finalised disc (DVD-Video) to the HDD

≥When recording to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

Recording of the
high definition
quality or surround

audio

It will be recorded in accordance to the setting of “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 82) in the Setup menu.

≥In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”, recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.

– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is set to “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.
– When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.

Contents that can be recorded depends on the recording mode. (➡ 30)
≥It is recorded in quality as broadcasted when the recording mode is DR.

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When you want to

HDD

Record to the HDD

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.



[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

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

(≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)

[HDD]

Play on other DVD equipment

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalise

copy titles in high
speed mode from the
HDD to discs.

When recording the
“One time only
recording”
broadcasts

Playing the disc on
other players

[RAM]

≥Titles in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR mode can be copied at high speed.

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

≥Titles in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR mode can be copied at high speed using following method.

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.
(The default setting is “On”. ➡ 82)

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

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

Use the HDD or CPRM (➡ 110) compatible DVD-RAM.

≥“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to a disc (They are deleted from the HDD).

They cannot be copied.

≥Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalised (➡ 79).

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

§

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

Important notes for recording

§

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (

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Advanced recording

Recording modes

This also explains about while recording and while copying. (There are discs that can only copy, depending on the disc)

Recording mode

Disc that can be
recorded

Features Direct Recording mode

Record with the same quality of the

DR XP, SP, LP, EP FR

[HDD]

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

Record in quality as in conventional
analogue broadcast

broadcast

Broadcasting/input
that can be recorded

Digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting

External input
DV input

Quality that can be
recorded

The audio of the

Quality same as broadcasted

SD quality only

(HD quality and SD quality)

Surround audio as the broadcast Stereo audio

surround
programme

Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

≥Before recording

– Select the audio with “Audio Mode for Digital Broadcast” in the Setup

menu (➡ 83).

≥Before copying

– “Copy”, “Advanced Copy”:Select the audio with “Audio Mode for Digital

Broadcast” in the Setup menu (➡ 83).

– “Copy Title Playing”:Select the audio with “Multi Audio” in the Disc menu

(➡ 74).

Flexible Recording Mode

Record by automatically adjusting
the quality between XP, SP, LP, and
EP depending on the remaining area

on the disc

Subtitles Can be recorded Cannot be recorded

∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

Recording Mode HDD

(250 GB)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

§

1

DR

(HD:15 Mbps)

§

1

DR

(SD:8 Mbps)

XP (High picture

36 hours

66 hours

55 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

quality recording
mode)

SP (Standard

110 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

recording mode)

LP (Long recording

221 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

mode)

EP (Extra long
recording mode)

§1

Recording time of DR mode depends on bit rate of broadcasting.

§2

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

§3

When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW
discs.

§4

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “6 hours” in the Setup menu (➡ 82).

§3

441 hours

hours§4)

(331

(6 hours§4)

The sound quality is better when using “6 hours” than when using “8 hours”.

DVD-RAM DVD-R

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

8 hours

16 hours

(12 hours§4)

§2

DVD-RW

+R

+RW

(4.7 GB)

8 hours

(6 hours§4)

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours

§4

45 min.

)

+R DL

(8.5 GB)

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours

45 min.

§4

)

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≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

Use “6 hours” mode if playback may be on other equipment.