Philips DMR-EH55 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH55

The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.

Region number supported by
this unit

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

For Asia

≥The region number of this unit is “3”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “3” or “ALL”.

Example:

2

3 ALL

For Australia and N.Z.

≥The region number of this unit is “4”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

4 ALL

For Middle East

≥The region number of this unit is “2”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL

3

4

2

2

3

3

4

4

2

3

5

Getting

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Dear customer

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

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

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functions

Reference

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

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For Saudi Arabia)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the
fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it
is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
dealer.

CAUTION!

≥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.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL 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 or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF
THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD
Memory Card out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Table of contents

Getting started

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

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

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

STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

STEP 3 Set up to match your television

and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 22

Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 26

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . .31

Regarding DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 51

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 54

Selecting the background style–Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Creating Top Menu–Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reference

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥160 GB

Logo –

Indicated in these
instructions by

Recording format

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Data that can be recorded
and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high
speed recording

§1

§2

§3

Video

Still pictures

YY

– Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

– Up to 5X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy

YY [CPRM (➡ 73) compatible discs only.]

Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture

§4

§4

Creating and editing
playlists

YY

YY

YY

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

DVD Video Recording format

Video

Still pictures

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DVD-R

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

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Indicated in these
instructions by

Recording format

[-R] before finalization [-R]DL] before finalization [-RW‹V›] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Data that can be recorded
and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high
speed recording

§1

§2

§3

Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 55, 73).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs. Up to 6X recording speed discs.

Video Video Video

ttY

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture

§4

§4

Creating and editing
playlists

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60, Bilingual

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

ttt

Audio Selection)]

ttt

DVD-R DL

(dual layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a
DVD-R DL disc on this unit (

DVD-Video format

Only on DVD-R DL compatible
players after finalizing the disc

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

(➡ 55, 73).

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

aspect.)

DVD-RW

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

➡

8)

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Only after finalizing the disc

(➡ 55, 73).

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

(continued on the next page)

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(continued)

Disc type

+R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(double layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a

§5

+R DL disc on this unit (

Logo –––

Indicated in these
instructions by

[+R] before finalization [+R]DL] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.

Recording format

≥After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.

Data that can be recorded
and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high
speed recording

§1

§2

Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 55, 73).

§3

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 2.4X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture

§4

§4

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Creating and editing playlists

§1

The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.

§2

[RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

§3

The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.

§4

For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording)

§5

+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are

finalized are compatible and can be played.

§6

You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches

and dirt.

≥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.
≥You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record other

programmes as DVD-Video format.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

[Note]

When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting
“Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ 22).

You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way

as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Video Video Video

ttY

Only on +R DL compatible players
after finalizing the disc (➡ 55, 73).

ttt

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

ttt

+R DL

aspect.)

+RW

➡

8)

[+RW]

Only on +RW compatible players.

Up to 4X recording speed discs.

§6

HDD, disc and card information

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and
you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 55)

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 54)

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL
(Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable
layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the
first layer to record a programme, the balance is

When switching layers:
Video and audio may momentarily cut

recorded on the second layer. When playing a title
recorded on both layers, the unit automatically
switches between layers and plays the title in the same
way as a normal programme. However, video and
audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is
switching layers.

(Inner
section of the
disc)

DVD-R DL
+R DL

Second recordable layer

The available
space

First recordable layer

Title 1

Title 2

(Outer section
of the disc)

Playback direction

∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times ➡ 21

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)

Logo

Indicated in
these
instructions by
Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music

.

Disc type DVD-R CD Video CD

Logo –

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]

discs
≥Played on this unit

in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder

≥

You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording”
if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 54) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-

Video format and play it on this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment

used for recording.

Indicated in
these

DivX [CD] DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF [VCD]

instructions by
Instructions

≥DVD- R

DivX

§

with video recorded in

Recorded audio and music
(including CD-R/RW

§

)

≥CD-R and CD-RW

video recorded in DivX

≥CD-R and CD-RW

music recorded in MP3

≥CD-R and CD-RW

§

with

§

with

§

with still

Recorded music and video
(including CD-R/RW

§

)

pictures recorded in JPEG
and TIFF

§

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.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 73) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that
are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the
disc’s jacket for more information.

Discs that cannot be played Types of disc or title recorded on HDD

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

≥DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format

≥

DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (

➡

73).

≥[For]Asia] DVD-Video with a region number other than “3” or “ALL”

≥[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] DVD-Video with a region number other than

“4” or “ALL”

≥[For]Middle]East] DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or

“ALL”

≥Blu-ray

≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.

for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a
title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.
(Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view)

TV type

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L Y

NTSC

PA L t

NTSC

Yes/No

§1

Y

§2

Y

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PAL T V

NTSC

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 63), the picture may be
clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 63).

§3

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals

Y

§3

(PAL60)

the picture will not be shown correctly.

≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you

match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡ 63).

PA L Y

Cards you can use on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card
miniSDTM Card

§

MultiMediaCard

Indicated in these instructions
by

Data that can be recorded and
played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

[SD]

Still pictures
Video (MPEG2)

§

A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 34, 50).
≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a

photo developing store (➡ 43, 73).

≥MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or

DVD-RAM. (➡ 49)

≥MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

Suitable SD Memory Cards

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

≥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 Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory 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 (➡ 54, 73).

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

HDD, disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

§

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX
XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX
XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

§

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).
≥If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play

or edit the data.

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX
XXXX

SD_VIDEO

PRG¢¢¢

MGR_INFO

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

XXXX

¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢

MOV
MOV

PRG

.TIF

.JPG
.TIF

(MPEG2 folder)

¢¢¢.

MOD

¢¢¢.

MOI

¢¢¢.

PGI

(MPEG2 information folder)

§

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Important notes for recording

Setup

Recording time in EP mode

DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Rec for High Speed Copy

Disc

Picture
Sound

Tun in g

EP (8 Hours)

Y

k

When recording a
bilingual programme

When recording 16:9
aspect (Widescreen)
programmes

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback.
(➡ 30, Changing audio during play)

However in the following cases, select whether to
record the main or secondary audio:

➡

–Recording sound in LPCM (

60, Audio Mode for

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before
recording

(➡ 60, Bilingual Audio Selection)

M1

Hello

XP Recording)

➡

–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (

M1

Hello

M2

Hallo

22)

If you record from external equipment

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

If you record from external equipment

–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external

equipment.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

The selected
audio only is
recorded.

When you want to copy
titles in high speed
mode from the HDD to
DVD-R, etc.

When recording digital
broadcasts

Playing the disc on
other DVD players

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ 22).

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 86X
before recording to the HDD.

§

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Settings for Recording

On

Maximum

Record to the HDD

HDD

§

); however, the following settings are necessary

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R,
+RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (➡ 73) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

[HDD]

(Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

≥“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (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.
≥You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalized after recording or copying (➡ 55).

It is necessary to finalize 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.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Play on other DVD equipment

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and +R DL

≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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DISC

DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP<OPEN/CLOSE

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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
saving recorded content to a disc.

∫ 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 become 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 HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (➡ below), or 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 so 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.

This unit

VCR

∫ 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.)

∫ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist
will not increase the amount of time.)

Important notes for recording/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

∫ When “SLEEP” appears on the unit’s display

The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the
disc tray.)

≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.
≥When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.

∫ 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).

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ 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

or cartridges 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.

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 DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[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.

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.)

∏

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

1 Remote control

(EUR7659YE0)

∏

[For]Asia]

1 AC mains lead

∏∏∏

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

1 Remote control

(EUR7659YD0)

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

1 AC mains lead

[For]Middle]East]

2 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.

The remote control information

For Saudi Arabia

2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video

cable

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or shor t 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.

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

20

30

20

30

7 m directly in front of the unit

Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The remote control information

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ 19).

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Control reference guide

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MODE

REC

CREATE

CHAPT ER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

S

MANUAL SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/S EARCH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

CH

VOLUME

CH

AV

TV

DRIV E
SELEC T

-/--

TIME SLIP

A

B

C

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

?

DVD

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

STOP

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

AUDIO

REC

TV

Í

AV

2
54
8
0

SKIP

R

P

R

DISPLAY

REC MODE

CH

3
6
9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

C

/

H

G

E

O

C

K

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

S

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

@

A

B

C

D
E

F

G
H

I
J

K

1

2

3

4

5

6
7

8

9
:

;

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=

>

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 17)
2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 20, 28, 34)
3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
4 Cancel
5 Basic operations for recording and play
6 Skip the specified time (➡ 30)
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ 30)
8 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 28, 29, 38)
9 Show sub menu (➡ 38)
: Show on-screen menu (➡ 36)
; Buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/Playlists,

manual tuning settings (➡ 28, 47, 62)

< Select audio (➡ 30)
= Start recording (➡ 20)
> Change recording mode (➡ 20)
? Transmit the remote control signal
@ Television operations (➡ 19)
A Channel select (➡ 20)
B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ 52)
C [For]Australia]and]N.Z.] Show G-
D Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ 30)

Show timer recording programme screen

E
F Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ 57)
G Return to previous screen
H Create chapter (➡ 30)
I Show status messages (➡ 37)
J Delete items (➡ 44)
K Flexible Recording (➡ 23)

CODE screen (➡ 24)

(➡ 25)

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Main unit

k

1. 3

1

2

3

DV IN

4

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AV3

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

5

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

CH

R

SELECT

REC

1.3

6

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 17)

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.

2 Disc tray (➡ 20, 28)
3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 52)
4 SD card slot (➡ below)
5 Display (➡ below)
6 Connection for camcorder etc. (➡ 52)
7 Channel select (➡ 20)

part with your finger

7

8 Open/close disc tray (➡ 20, 28)
9 Select drive (➡ 20, 28, 34)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

: Stop (➡ 20, 29)
; Start play (➡ 28)
< Start recording (➡ 20)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 22)
= Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14–16)

8

9

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.
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7).

:

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=

Control reference guide

Opening the cover Inserting the card

Press the protruding
part to open the
cover.

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 [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive

( ➡ 34, 50).
If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

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.

(Do not forget to close the cover. ➡ right)

If you are using a

TM

miniSD
into the miniSD
adaptor that comes
with the card.
Insert and remove this
adaptor from the unit.

card, insert it

TM

card

ADAPTER

Removing the card Closing the cover

1

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

2

Press down.

The unit’s display

2

1

REC

3

PLAY

4

5

1

Recording

REC

2 Timer recording indicator
3 Lights when the SD card is inserted in the card slot.
4 Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the

tray.

6

Playback

PLAY

7

Recording/Playback

REC

PLAY

5 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected
6 Main display section
7 Recording mode

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STEP 1 Connection

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF
IN

RF
OUT

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables

Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may
appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your

dealer.

A

To the aerial

Aerial
cable

1

RF coaxial
cable

(included)

Connecting a television

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

2

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

(included)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

3

[For\Saudi\Arabia[

Other connections
(➡ 16)

≥

Use the AC mains lead that matches the

BE SURE TO
READ THE
CAUTION FOR
THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE
2 BEFORE
CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

[For]Middle]East]

socket for the area you live in.

4

RF
OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF
IN

PB

Y

PR

(TV)

AV1

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

Cooling fan

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 (➡ 61)

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. 2 W (Power Save mode)]

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

B

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF
IN

RF
OUT

Connecting a television and VCR

To the aerial

1

Aerial cable

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

4

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

RF
OUT

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF
IN

PB

PR

AV1

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

(included)

(TV)

AUDI O I N

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

5

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

Red White Yellow

[For\Saudi\Arabia[

Other
connections
(➡ 16)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

BE SURE TO
READ THE
CAUTION FOR
THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE
2 BEFORE
CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

[For]Middle]East]

≥

Use the AC mains lead that matches the

socket for the area you live in.

Cooling fan

This unit’s rear panel

6

STEP 1 Connection

AC IN

2

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

VCR’s rear panel

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 (➡ 61)

3

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette
recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by
copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown
correctly.

Te le v is i on

VCR

This unit

≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there
are both television and VCR input terminals.

Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.

[Required]setting]

“AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (➡ 61)

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STEP 1 Connection

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

OPTIOPTICAL

DIGITADIGITAL AU

(PCM(PCM/BITS

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1

(TV)

PR

PB

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RFRF

ININ

RFRF
OUTOUT

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

IDEOS VIDEO

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

/

EXT)

Other connections

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Television’s rear panel

VIDEO

IN

S VIDEO

IN

S Video
cable

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO
terminals

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB

Y

PR

Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output (➡ 73) and provide a purer picture than the
S VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)

Use component output with progressive “Off” (Factory setting ➡ 61),
even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can
cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions
using PAL mode.

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio/Video
cable

(included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input

terminal

≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an

amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

[Required]setting]

“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 60)

≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),

check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when

playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Progressive output

This unit

For progressive output (➡ 18)

∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

CRT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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Optical digital
audio cable

Do not bend
sharply when
connecting.

This unit’s rear panel

Insert fully, with this
side facing up.

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

S

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

CH

VOLUME

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

A

B

C

k

1.3

Í/ l

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVE

SELECT

REC

1.3

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

Í DVD

Numbered
buttons

3,4,2,1
ENTER

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

TV

Í

AV

2
54
8
0

PAU SE

C

/

G

H

O

R

P

ENTER

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOLUME

CH

3

CH

6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

E

C

K

F

U

N

C

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

F Rec

T

I

O

N

S

RETURN

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.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

The country setting menu appears on the television.

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

If your favourite channel is not received
after selecting this, please start Auto-Setup

SELECT

Restart from Setup.

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN: leave ENTER: access

Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [ENTER].

Pre-set channels are set when you select “Australia” in the
country setting menu.
Auto-Setup does not start. The clock setting menu
appears (➡ step 3). If your favourite channel is not
received after selecting “Australia”, perform “Restart set
up” (➡ 63).

3 Press [2, 1] to select the item you

want to change.

This is a 24-hour clock.
The items change as follows:
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (➡ 64).
(Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

4 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

5 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished the settings.

TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

16:9

4:3

Letterbox

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

and press [ENTER].

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television
≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television

[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 73).

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 62)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 63)

Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc)
(➡ 73).

STEP 1 Connection/STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait.
RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

Auto-Setup

1

Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.

Number

0 9

CHANGE

ENTER

RETURN

Clock

Time Date

0 : 00 : 00

SELECT

1

Please set clock manually.
ENTER: store RETURN: leave

. 1

.

2006

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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

S

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

CH

VOLUME

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

A

B

C

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

TV

Í

Numbered
buttons

3,4,2,1
ENTER

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

Í

AV

2
54
8
0

PAU SE

C

/

G

H

O

R

P

ENTER

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOLUME

CH

3

CH

6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

E

C

K

F

U

N

C

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

F Rec

T

I

O

N

S

TV operation
buttons

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ 73).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

HDD

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

Remain

70:00 SP

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

Setup

Tun in g
Disc
Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Others

TV Aspect 4:3

Progressive

VideoAV1 Output
VideoAV2 Input

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Off

PALTV System

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [ENTER].

Setup

Tun in g
Disc
Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Others

SELECT

ENTER

Progressive

On

Off

RETURN

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press

[ENTER].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or

a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive
compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off
“Progressive” if this occurs (➡ 37).

≥Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without
component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➡ 61).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

press [ENTER].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc
Picture
Sound

Display

Connection
Others

Television operation

CH

VOLUME

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

Setup

Tun in g

Remote Control

Press “±” and “ENTER” together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote
control.

Disc
Picture

You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the
television channel and change the television volume.

DVD

TV

Turn TV on/off

Input select

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

1

Í

VOLUME

CH

AV

3

2
54

CH

6

Volu me

Channel
Select

1 Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01, 02, 03, 04
GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16
HITACHI 08
JVC 07
MITSUBISHI 09, 10
NEC 13
PHILIPS 12
SAMSUNG 12, 17, 18
SANYO 14, 19
SHARP 11
SONY 05
TOSH IBA 06

2 Test by turning on the television and

changing channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

correct operation.

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for

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

When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products
close together.

Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD

1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press
[ENTER].

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

To change the code on the remote control

7 While pressing [ENTER], press and

hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

8 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

[Note]

≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the

one that allows correct operation.

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡ step 7).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main
unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(➡ step 7).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Recording television programmes

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

S

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

CH

VOLUME

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

A

B

C

k

1.3

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2

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

Í

DRIVE
SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

DV IN

TV

Í

AV

CH

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

R

AV3

1

3

VOLUME

CH

5

DRIVE

SELECT

REC

1.3

∫

1

Numbered
buttons

1

54
8

7

0

SKIP

CH

6

INPUT SELECT

9

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

3

3

2

;

PAU SE

C

/

G

O

R

P

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

H

E

C

CREATE

F Rec

K

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

S

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

4

3,4,2,1

ENTER

AUDIO

∫

5

STOP

TIME SLIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).

≥[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a

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

≥[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (➡ 55).

Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.

[HDD]

≥

You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording
for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

[+R] [+RW]

≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

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 or DVD drive.

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

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up. ∫ Cartridge disc

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge
set to “PROTECT” (➡ 53, Cartridge-protection)]
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [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.

Insert label-up with
the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

RECREC

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

15: [-/--] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).

RECREC

≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
Setup menu (➡ 60).

Remaining time
on the disc

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

REC

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on
disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change the channel or recording mode
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a
separate title.

≥You can record while the unit is in standby for timer

recording, but once the time for the timer recording to begin
is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer
recording will begin.

≥[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by

pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the
recording of audio.)

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

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

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to

complete recording management information after recording
finishes.

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R
(recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to
finalize them (➡ 55).

Quick Start (➡ 61)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD
starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and
then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.

[Note]

Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM.
–You want to make other operations.
–The clock has not been set.

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.)

DVD-R AM DVD-R

Recording Mode

HDD

(160 GB)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

§1

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

+R

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

+R DL

§3

(8.5 GB)

XP (High picture
quality recording

36 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

mode)

SP (Standard
recording mode)

LP (Long recording
mode)

EP (Extra long
recording mode)

FR (Flexible
Recording Mode)

§1

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

§2

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 59).
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

§3

You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.

§4

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

§4

§4

70 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

138 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

284 hours

hours§2)

(212

284 hours

maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum for

one side

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min.

Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent to

LP mode.

discs.

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

Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

Recording television programmes

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings.
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with
the best possible recording quality.
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.

≥

When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc.

≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

RECREC

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or
other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format
the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly.
Format it using DVD Management?

SELECT

ENTER

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 54)

NoYes

RETURN

When removing a recorded disc

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc

for play on other equipment.

Finalize the disc so that is can be played
on other DVD players.
Note: Recording or Editing is not possible
after finalizing. This may take up to min.

Finalize

Press the REC button to start finalize.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
The disc cannot be played on other
DVD players without finalizing.

∫ To finalize the disc

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.

≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it.
≥If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a

disc name, select “Top Menu (➡ 55)”, “Auto-Play Select (➡ 55)” or
“Disc Name (➡ 53)” in “DVD Management” before finalizing.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalization

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

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Recording television programmes

k

1.3

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

S

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

CH

VOLUME

CH

AV

TV

DRIVE
SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

A

B

C

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

TV

Í

Í

SKIP

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

AV

2
54
8
0

PAU SE

C

/

G

O

R

P

ENTER

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

CH

3
6
9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

H

E

C

K

F Rec

DRIVE
SELECT

Numbered
buttons

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

ENTER

DRIVE
SELECT

1

7

∫

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

DRIVE
SELECT

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

S

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

1

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

F Rec

Recording settings for High Speed

REC

1.3

¥ REC

∫

1

Copy

When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW after you
have recorded to the HDD

If copying a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, etc., set
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.

However, the following restrictions apply:

≥When recording bilingual broadcasts, either the main or

secondary audio can be recorded.
–If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the

➡

Setup menu (

–If you connect external equipment

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

≥Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes are recorded in

4:3 aspect.

Refer to the “Important notes for recording” for more information
(➡ 8).

60).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and

press [1].

To specify a time to stop recording—
One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

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) or while using

Flexible Recording (➡ 23).

≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is

paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.

≥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 [∫].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Recording” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec for High

Speed Copy” and press [ENTER].

7 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press

[ENTER].

8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To start recording

≥Recording television programmes (➡ 20)
≥Timer recording (➡ 24)
≥Copying from a video cassette recorder (➡ 52)

[Note]

If you do not intend to copy titles in high speed mode to DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”.

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Flexible Recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode.

∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when copying, to fit the disc space

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

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

If you try to record a 90 minute
programme in XP mode, only the
first 60 minutes will fit on the disc

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc
perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

and the 30 minute balance will not
get recorded.
≥Another disc is necessary.

However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording—Chasing playback

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops
1Press [∫].
2Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].

Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play

≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press

[DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title

and press [ENTER].

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

Recording television programmes

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

≥Select the channel or the external input to record.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording
time in EP (8 Hours) mode.

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
recording time.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

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

≥Recording starts.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

the display.

XP

SP
LP
EP

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

After play stops
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].
4Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be
used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

Remaining
time of
recording

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 0:59

ARD

M 1 / M 2

L R

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