Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EH575
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of
this unit.
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “2”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
3
2
ALL
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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.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the
following countries:
Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/
Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland
(As of end of February 2007)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
RQT8881-L
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Table of contents
Getting started
Editing
HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disc 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
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Creating playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Playlist operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Deleting titles during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . 18
STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
GUIDE Plus+ system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GUIDE Plus+ data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Editing programme lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set up to match your television and remote control. . 24
To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Copying
Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recording
Convenient functions
Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 28
Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make timer recordings. . . . . 30
Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . 32
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 33
To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
VPS/PDC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
HDD and disc management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Deleting all the contents of a disc—Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Selecting the background style–Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalise . . . . . 60
Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
TV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . 35
Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoder . . . . . . . . . . 35
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
(digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reference
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Playing back
Playing recorded video contents/
Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and
still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG). . . . 39
Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as “➡ {{” in these
operating instructions.
Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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HDD and disc information
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Disc type
≥ 160 GB
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm
Logo
–
Indicated in these
instructions by
[HDD]
[RAM]
DVD Video 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.
Recording format
≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
Data that can be recorded
and played
Video
Video
Re-writable§1
≤
≤
Play on other players§2
–
Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
Compatible with high
speed recording§3
–
Up to 5X recording speed discs.
What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)
Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy
≤
≤ [CPRM (➡ 80) compatible discs only.]
Recording both M 1 and
M 2 for bilingual
≤
≤
broadcasts§4
Recording 16:9 aspect
picture§4
≤
≤
≤
≤
Creating and editing
playlists
DVD-R DL
(dual layer on single side)
You cannot directly record to a
DVD-R DL disc on this unit (➡ 8)
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm
DVD-RW
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm
Disc type
Logo
≥
[-R] before finalisation
[-R]DL] before finalisation
[-RW‹V›] before finalisation
Indicated in these
instructions by
[DVD-V] after finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation
DVD-Video format
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.
Recording format
≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
Data that can be recorded
and played
Video
–
Video
–
Video
Re-writable§1
≤
Only on DVD-R DL compatible
players after finalising the disc
(➡ 60, 80).
Only after finalising the disc
Play on other players§2
Only after finalising the disc (➡ 60, 80).
(➡ 60, 80).
Compatible with high
speed recording§3
Up to 16X recording speed discs.
Up to 8X recording speed discs.
Up to 6X recording speed discs.
What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)
Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy
–
–
–
Recording both M 1 and
– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 64, Bilingual
– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 64,
Bilingual Audio Selection)]
– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 64,
Bilingual Audio Selection)]
M 2 for bilingual
Audio Selection)]
broadcasts§4
Recording 16:9 aspect
picture§4
≤
≤
≤
Creating and editing
playlists
–
–
–
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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
(continued)
+R DL
+R§5
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
(double layer on single side)
You cannot directly record to a
+R DL disc on this unit (➡ 8)
Disc type
Logo
+RW
≥
–
–
–
[+R] before finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation
[+R]DL] before finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation
Indicated in these
instructions by
[+RW]
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format
This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.
You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video
format.
Recording format
≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
≥After finalising 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§1
Video
Video
–
Video
–
≤
Play on other players§2
Only on +R DL compatible players
after finalising the disc (➡ 60, 80).
Only after finalising the disc (➡ 60, 80).
Only on +RW compatible players.
Compatible with high
speed recording§3
Up to 16X recording speed discs.
Up to 8X recording speed discs.
Up to 4X recording speed discs.§6
What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)
Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy
–
–
–
Recording both M 1 and
– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 64,
M 2 for bilingual
– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 64,
Bilingual Audio Selection)]
– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 64,
Bilingual Audio Selection)]
Bilingual Audio Selection)]
broadcasts§4
Recording 16:9 aspect
picture§4
– (The picture is recorded in 4:3
– (The picture is recorded in 4:3
– (The picture is recorded in 4:3
aspect.)
aspect.)
aspect.)
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.
[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.
The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.
For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording)
§2
§3
§4
[Note]
When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording 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 (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 63).
+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.
§5
§6
You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. 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.)
Finalise
A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and
you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 60)
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 59)
Formatting permanently deletes all contents.
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 remainder is
recorded on the second layer. When playing a title
When switching layers:
Video and audio may momentarily cut
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.
Second recordable layer
The available
space
(Inner
section of the
disc)
(Outersection
of the disc)
First recordable layer
DVD-R DL
+R DL
Title 1
Title 2
Playback direction
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HDD and disc information
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc type
DVD-Video
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)
Logo
Indicated in
these
[DVD-V]
[-RW‹VR›]
instructions by
Instructions
High quality movie and music discs
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 (➡ 59) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format and play it
on this unit.
≥It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording.
.
Disc type
Logo
DVD-R
CD
Video CD
SVCD
–
Indicated in
these
DivX, MP3, JPEG
[CD]
DivX, MP3, JPEG
[VCD]
instructions by
Instructions
≥DVD-R§ with video
recorded in DivX
≥CD-R and CD-RW§
with video recorded in
DivX
Recorded audio and music
(including CD-R/RW§)
Recorded music and video (including
CD-R/RW§)
≥DVD-R§ with music
recorded in MP3
≥CD-R and CD-RW§
with music recorded in
MP3
≥DVD-R§ with still pictures
recorded in JPEG
≥CD-R and CD-RW§
with still pictures
recorded in JPEG
§ 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.
Discs that cannot be played
≥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-Video format), DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and
not finalised (➡ 80).
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”
≥DVD-Audio
≥Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs
≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,
SACD, MV-Disc, PD
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Types of disc or title recorded on HDD
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.
(≤: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)
Disc/Titles
recorded on HDD
TV type
Yes/No
PAL
NTSC
PAL
≤
≤
–
Multi-system TV
NTSC TV
PAL TV
§1
NTSC
PAL
≤
≤
NTSC
≤
§2 (PAL60)
§1
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 68).
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
the picture will not be shown correctly.
§2
≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you
match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➡ 68).
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Important notes for recording
[HDD] [RAM]
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Select the main or secondary audio before
recording
When recording a
bilingual programme
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.
You can change the audio during playback.
(➡ 38, Changing audio during play)
(➡ 64, Bilingual Audio Selection)
M 1
However in the following cases, select whether to
record the main or secondary audio:
–Recording sound in LPCM (➡ 64, Audio Mode for
XP Recording)
Hello
The selected
audio only is
recorded.
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The
default setting is “On”.
➡
63)
M 2
Hallo
M 1
If you record from external equipment
–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.
Hello
If you record from external equipment
–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external
equipment.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+RW]
About the aspect when
recording a programme
≥If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to
“Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic”
➡ 63), the programme will be recorded in the original
aspect used when recording started (including when
recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded
with a different aspect, select the correct aspect
(“16:9” or “4:3”).
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
However, in the following cases, programme will be
recorded in 4:3.
[-R] [-RW‹V›]
Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings
5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded
in 4:3 aspect.
Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.
(The default setting is “On”. ➡ 63)
When you want to copy
titles in high speed
mode from the HDD to
DVD-R, etc.
You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 75X§); however, the audio and aspect settings
(➡ above) are necessary before recording to the HDD.
§ Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.
Record to the HDD
High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.
HDD
It is not possible to record the 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 (➡ 80) compatible DVD-RAM.
[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.
When recording the
“One time only
recording” broadcasts
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[HDD]
`
(≤: Can do, –: 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]
Playing the disc on
other DVD players
The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (➡ 60).
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.
Play on other DVD equipment
Record to DVD-R, etc.
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Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.
and +R DL
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≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.
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 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 HDD has been automatically entered power save 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
∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or
≥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.
breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,
etc. gets inside the unit.
∫ While operating
≥Do not place on anything that
generates heat like a video cassette
recorder, etc.
DO NOT
≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The
HDD may become damaged.)
≥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.
≥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.
This unit
VCR
∫ When moving the unit
1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the
display.)
≥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.
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.)
–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.
∫ 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.)
∫ The HDD automatically enters power save mode
The HDD has been automatically entered power save 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 entered power save mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc
tray.)
≥While in power save 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 power save 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 handling
∫ How to hold a disc
∫ Handling precautions
Do not touch the recorded surface.
≥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 drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥Do not use the following discs:
DO
DO NOT
∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
–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.
∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DO NOT
DO
DO NOT
≥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
DO NOT
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
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.
[Note]
Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.
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.
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 2007. These may be subject to change.)
∏
∏
∏
∏
∏
(N2QAYB000124)
1
Remote control
1
AC mains lead
2
RF coaxial cables
2
Batteries
for remote control
1
Audio/video
cable
≥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
∫ Batteries
∫ Use
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.
Remote control signal sensor
20
20
30
R6/LR6, AA
30
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
7 m directly in front of the unit
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥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.
Remote control operations (➡ 12)
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(➡ 24, Television operation).
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Control reference guide
Remote control
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20)
?
2 Select drive (HDD or DVD) (➡ 26, 36)
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].
3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
4 Delete items (➡ 50)
DVD
TV
5 Basic operations for recording and play
6 Show programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system
7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (➡ 38)
8 Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➡ 36, 37, 46)
9 Show OPTION menu (➡ 46)
: Colour buttons for switching between Video/Playlists, selecting
character type when entering text, manual tuning settings and
GUIDE Plus+ operations
(➡ 31, 53, 57, 67)
; Start recording (➡ 26)
< Change recording mode (➡ 26)
= Select audio (➡ 38)
> Show status messages (➡ 45)
1
Í
Í
@
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
2
3
PAGE
CH
2 3
1
A
B
4 5 6
ShowView
8 9
7
C
D
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
4
5
? Transmit the remote control signal
@ Television operations (➡ 24)
A Channel select/Change pages in the GUIDE Plus+ system
(➡ 26, 31)
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
B Show SHOWVIEW screen (➡ 32)
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
C Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV) (➡ 35, 56)
D Show Timer Recording screen (➡ 32)
E Exit the menu screen
F Show the GUIDE Plus+ screen (➡ 21, 30)
G Show FUNCTION MENU window (➡ 61)
H Return to previous screen
E
F
6
7
I
8
9
G
I Create chapter (➡ 38)
J Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ 38)
K Direct TV recording (➡ 18)
L Linked timer recordings with external equipment (➡ 35)
M Skip the specified time (➡ 38)
OK
H
OPTION
RETURN
N Show on-screen menu (➡ 44)
O Recording functions
CREATE
CHAPTER
I
J
MANUAL SKIP
:
;
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
K
L
M
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
<
=
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Main unit
1
3
4
5
2
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
6
7 8
9
:
;
Opening the front panel
Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and
REC
press down to flip open the front panel.
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20)
7 Stop (➡ 26, 37)
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.
8 Start play (➡ 36)
9 Start recording (➡ 26)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 28)
: Open/close disc tray (➡ 26, 36)
2 Disc tray (➡ 26, 36)
; Remote control signal sensor
3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 56)
4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (➡ 16, 56)
5 Display (➡ below)
Rear panel terminals (➡ 14–17)
6 Channel select (➡ 26)
The unit’s display
2
4
1
3
REC
PLAY
5
6
7
8
1 Copying indicator
2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator
3
Recording
indicator
Playback
indicator
Recording/
Playback indicator
REC
REC
PLAY
PLAY
4 Timer recording indicator
5 Disc indicator
6 Drive (HDD or DVD) indicator
7 Main display section indicator
8 Recording mode indicator
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STEP 1 Connection
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.
Using a 21-pin Scart cable
≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 18).
≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 81).
[Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 65)
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–D. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer.
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)]
When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does not work.
Connecting a television
A
Television’s rear panel
To the aerial
To household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
Aerial
cable
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AV
Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(➡ 16, 17)
AC mains lead
RF coaxial
cable (included)
(included)
3
1
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
2
Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable
4
Cooling fan
RF
IN
Y
PB
AV1
(
)
TV
RF coaxial
cable
(included)
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITSSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit’s rear panel
Connecting a television and VCR
B
Television’s rear panel
To household mains socket
To the aerial
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AV
Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart
terminal (➡ 16, 17)
AC mains lead
(included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
4
5
Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable
RF coaxial cable
(included)
6
Cooling fan
RF
IN
Y
PB
AV1
(
TV
)
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITTSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit’s rear panel
RF coaxial cable
(included)
DO NOT
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.
2
3
Television
1
21-pin Scart
cable
Aerial cable
VCR
AV OUT
VCR’s
rear panel
This unit
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
≥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.
[Required]setting]
“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup
menu (➡ 66)
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Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder
C
To the aerial
Television’s rear panel
To household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
Aerial
cable
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AV
Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(➡ 16, 17)
AC mains lead
RF coaxial cable
(included)
(included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
3
1
2
Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable
5
Cooling fan
RF
N
Y
PB
AV1
(
)
TV
RF coaxial
cable
(included)
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITTSTREAMM)
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit’s rear panel
4
[Required]setting]
“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the
21-pin Scart cable
Setup menu (➡ 66)
AV OUT
Digital/satellite receiver
or decoder’s rear panel
Connecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or decoder
D
Television’s rear panel
To household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
To the aerial
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AV
Connecting a terminal other
than the 21-pin Scart terminal
(➡ 16, 17)
AC mains lead
5
6
(included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
Fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable
7
RF coaxial cable
(included)
Cooling fan
RF
IN
Y
PB
AV1
(
TV
)
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITSSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit’s rear panel
RF coaxial cable
(included)
21-pin Scart cable
2
1
4
3
Aerial cable
AV OUT
AV OUT
AV IN
Digital/satellite receiver
or decoder’s rear panel
VCR’s rear
panel
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
RF IN
[Required]setting]
“AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup menu (➡ 66)
Connect the unit directly to the television (➡ 14, [B] )
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STEP 1 Connection
Other connections
§
Leave “Yellow” unconnected.
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or
S VIDEO terminals
Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or
S VIDEO terminals
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO
terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
Television’s rear panel
Television’s rear panel
This unit’s front panel
This unit’s front panel
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
R
L
IN
IN
R
L
IN
IN
Red White Yellow
Red White
S Video
cable
Yellow White Red
White Red
§
Audio/Video cable
(included)
S Video
cable
§
§
Audio/Video cable
(included)
§
Red White Yellow
Red White
Red White Yellow
Red White
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
R
L
R
L
VIDEO S VIDEO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO S VIDEO
This unit’s rear panel
This unit’s rear panel
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
VCR’s rear panel
VCR’s rear panel
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals
Television’s rear panel
COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output (➡ 81) and provide a purer picture than the S
VIDEO OUT terminal.
AUDIO IN
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
R
L
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.
PB
PR
If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)
Use component output with progressive “Off” (The default setting
➡ 65), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive
output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system
televisions using PAL mode.
Red White
Video cable
§
Audio/Video
cable
(included)
CRT
§
RF
IN
Y
DO NOT
Red White
PB
AV1
(
)
TV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Progressive output
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit
This unit’s rear panel
For progressive output (➡ 24)
Connecting an amplifier or system component
∫
Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal
∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier
≥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 (➡ 64)
≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an Optical digital
audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you
can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting
“Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (➡ 65).
In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the
television.
≥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.
Amplifier’s rear panel
AUDIO IN
R
L
Amplifier’s rear panel
OPTICAL IN
Red White
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
Audio cable
Insert fully, with
this side facing
up.
Y
Red White
PB
AV1
(
)
TV
This unit’s rear panel
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
PR
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITSSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
This unit’s rear panel
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
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Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. 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.
≥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. [➡ 18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)]
≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
Connecting with an HDMI compatible television
Television’s
rear panel
AV
Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following
functions are available.
HDMI IN
≥Direct TV Recording (➡ 18)
≥Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiver or
decoder
(In this case, make sure to switch the
television input to “AV”.)
Fully wired
21-pin Scart cable
HDMI cable
RF
IN
Y
[Required]setting]
PB
HDMI AV OUT
AV1
≥Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 65).
(The default setting is “On”.)
≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”
(➡ 65).
(
TV
)
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITTSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit’s rear panel
(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)
21-pin Scart cable
AV OUT
Digital/satellite receiver or
decoder’s rear panel
[Note]
≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 80) and output
as 2 channels. (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.)
§Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver
Television’s rear panel
AV
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
➡ above
Fully wired
21-pin Scart cable
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
Receiver’s rear
panel
HDMI cable
[Required]setting] ➡ above
RF
IN
Y
PB
HDMI AV OUT
AV1
(
)
TV
PR
RF
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT
This unit’s rear panel
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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
What is Q Link?
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers
linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or
receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by
connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating
instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions
provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function
that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with
other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC
cannot be guaranteed.
Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of
this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by
connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
Preparation
≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
(➡ 14).
For your reference
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar
function to Q Link from Panasonic.
For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult
your dealer.
≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of
February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible
equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s
conventional HDAVI equipment.
Preparation
1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable
(➡ 17).
2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 65). (The default setting is “On”.)
3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment
(e.g., TV).
≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”,
set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.
4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this
unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI
Control” function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat
this procedure.
What you can do with “HDAVI Control” and Q Link
When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV
to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as
on the TV (➡ 20).
Download from the TV
[Q]Link]
(When the TV is on)
When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to
HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Easy playback
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],
[PROG/CHECK] etc.
(When the TV is off)
When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and
displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Power on link
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],
[PROG/CHECK] etc.
≥[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] SVCD and MP3
The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.
When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is
automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU screen, the status message, or the on-
screen menu is displayed during playback or when the unit set to a timer recording.
Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time in the
following conditions:
Power off link
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording,
–when copying,
–when finalising, etc.
≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,
the receiver will also turn off.
This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV.
≥However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.
Direct TV Recording
[Q]Link]
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
The selected drive lights up on the unit’s display.
≥If you selected the DVD drive
Insert a disc. (➡ 26)
Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
§1 This button is available only when this unit is on.
§2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents
from where playback started.
In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.
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[Note]
≥These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
≥About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.
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Easy control only with VIERA remote control
If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.
You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.
Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV.
Using the FUNCTION
MENU window to
1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window using the TV remote control.
≥If this unit is set to standby mode, it will automatically turn on.
operate this unit
[VIERA]Link]
2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV
FUNCTION MENU
HDD
Remain 30:00 SP
remote control, and press [OK].
Playback
Recording
Delete
Copy
To Others
OK
RETURN
About the FUNCTION MENU
window (➡ 61).
By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (➡ below) and display the Top
Menu for DVD-Video.
Using the OPTION
menu window to
Control Panel
Control Panel is
displayed (➡ below).
1 Press [OPTION].
operate this unit
e,g.,
[VIERA]Link]
FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU
window is displayed
Control Panel
FUNCTION MENU
Top Menu
(➡ above).
Menu
Top Menu [DVD-V]
Menu [DVD-V]
Top menu is displayed
(➡ 37).
Drive Select
OK
RETURN
Menu is displayed
(➡ 37).
[Note]
Drive Select
Select the HDD or DVD
drive
You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top Menu
for DVD-Video is displayed and while DVD-Video is
copying.
Rotate RIGHT
(JPEG)
Rotate the still picture
(➡ 43).
2 Select an item then press [OK].
Rotate LEFT
(JPEG)
Zoom in (JPEG)
Zoom out (JPEG)
Enlarge or shrink the still
picture (➡ 43).
Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote
control.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the OPTION MENU window to operate this unit” (➡ above).
Using the Control
Panel
The Control Panel is displayed (➡ right).
≥When playing a title or DVD-Video, etc.
Control Panel
Pause
–[3]: Pause, [4]: Stop, [2]: Search backward, [1]: Search forward, [OK]:
Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.
Exit
Search
Play
Search
≥While playing still pictures
–[4]: Stop, [2]: View previous picture, [1]: View next picture, [EXIT]: Exit
the screen.
Stop
∫ When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode
Press [Í DVD] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.
∫ When not using “HDAVI Control”
Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➡ 65).
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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings
After set up is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears.
TV Aspect
16:9 WIDE TV
4:3 TV
16:9
Pan & Scan
Letterbox
DVD
TV
SELECT
Í DVD
Í
Í
VOL
CH
OK
DRIVE
RETURN
SELECT
AV
≥16:9: When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television
≥Pan & Scan:When connected to a 4:3 aspect television
[HDD] [RAM]
Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.
[DVD-V]
PAGE
CH
W X
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
Numbered
buttons
ShowView
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
Video recorded for a widescreen is
played as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited
by the producer of the disc) (➡ 81).
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SSEARCH
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
≥Letterbox:When connected to a 4:3 aspect television
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox
style (➡ 81).
EXIT
GUIDE
I
3 Press [3, 4] to select the TV
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
aspect and press [OK].
3,4,2,1
OPTION
RETURN
When television type and aspect is set, the GUIDE Plus+
setting screen appears.
OK
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
OPTION
Auto-Setup
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
Do you want to setup
the GUIDE Plus+ system ?
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
Yes
No
SELECT
RETURN
OK
(The above message also appears in countries where GUIDE
Plus+ system is not available. However set up is not possible.)
≥If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Proceed to step 2 (➡ 21, GUIDE Plus+ system settings)
1 Turn on the television and select the
≥If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system or if
you live in a country where GUIDE Plus+ system is not
available (➡ 21, GUIDE Plus+ system)
appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.
Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [OK].
Television picture appears. Set up is complete.
2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
When connecting to a television that has the Q Link functions
∫ To change the on-screen menu language to
(➡ 18), downloading from the television starts.
English
Download from TV
1 While stopped, Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Weit. Funktionen” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Display” and press [1].
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Sprachauswahl” and press [OK].
6 Press [3, 4] to select “English” and press [OK].
7 Press [EXIT].
Pos
4
Download in progress. Please wait.
RETURN: to cancel
RETURN
You can download the tuning positions from the television.
This unit’s Auto Clock Setting function synchronizes the time
when the TV channel that is broadcasting time and date
information is tuned.
To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television.
Länderauswahl
∫ If the clock setting menu appears
Deutschland
Set the clock manually (➡ 69).
Italia
Nederland
Österreich
∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned
Andere
SELECT
correctly (➡ 67)
OK
RETURN
∫ To restart set up (➡ 68)
RETURN: verlassen OK: anwählen
Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [OK].
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes.
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GUIDE Plus+ system settings
GUIDE Plus+ system
3
One of the following screens will appear
Confirm the message on the screen.
The GUIDE Plus+ system provides programme information from
the host station displayed on the television like a TV programme
magazine. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply
select the desired programme from the displayed list. You can
also search for desired programmes by displaying only the
programmes in a certain category.
Landscape
Prog. Type
All Types
12.1 Wed
12.1. Wed 15:05
7th Heaven
15:30
15:05~16:05
16:00
16:30
Time: 15:00
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Bianca-Wege...
Ta... Abenteuer...
ARD
ZDF
...
Derrick Heute in ...
Das Jugendgericht
Das Familiengericht
RTL
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:
Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/Netherlands/
Spain/Switzerland
Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander...
SAT1
***06
PRO7
MDR
-24 Hr
If “No Data”
appears (➡ 22,
Editing
...
7th Heaven
Gilmore...
No Data
...
Abenteuerurlaub
+24 Hr
Aktuell
(As of end of February 2007)
Prog. Type
programme
lists,
Reference)
≥This service may not be available in some areas in the above
countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
TIMER REC
RETURN
info
GUIDE
OPTION
Display Mode
PAGE-
PAGE+
GUIDE Plus+ download is completed.
[Note]
You will need to complete Channel reception settings (➡ 20) to
setup the GUIDE Plus+ system.
≥The GUIDE Plus+ system setup will not work if the clock is not
set correctly.
12.1. Wed 15:05
Setup
≥The receipt of the GUIDE Plus+ system data is only possible
via the antenna input of this unit. The receipt of the GUIDE
Plus+ data via externally connected satellite receivers or digital
set-top boxes is not possible.
No Host Channel was detected.
Please refer to Operating Instructions.
Press OK to continue.
Visit following homepage for more information.
OK
RETURN
GUIDE Plus+ system is not available.
Check the host channel of your country.
(➡ 23, Host Channel)
1 Press [GUIDE].
12.1. Wed 15:05
12.1. Wed 15:05
Postal Code
Setup
Current Country: Germany
Data download was unsuccessful.
Next download time slot will be at XX:XX.
This unit downloads GUIDE Plus+ data several times
a day.
Clicking noise may be heard at that time.
Press OK to continue.
OK
OK
0
~
9
RETURN
RETURN
To download GUIDE Plus+ data, turn off your unit at the time
displayed on the screen or download the data manually from
“Data Download” in the Setup menu at that time.
(➡ 23, Changing the settings)
2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons
to enter the Postal Code of your
location and press [OK].
To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
12.1. Wed 15:05
Setup
No
Yes
Do you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system?
It may take time up to 2 hours.
≥For further information about operating the GUIDE Plus+
programme list, refer to “Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system”.
(➡ 31)
OK
[Note]
RETURN
If your Postal Code changes, you can update this information later in
the Setup of the GUIDE Plus+ system (➡ 23, Changing the
settings).
It may take up to 2 hours to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
≥If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [OK].
To download the GUIDE Plus+ data later
(➡ 22, GUIDE Plus+ data download)
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GUIDE Plus+ system settings
Refer to the control reference on page 20.
Editing programme lists
GUIDE Plus+ data download
The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the
television station transmitting the television programme list) several
times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day.
It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download.
1 Press [GUIDE].
2 Press [OPTION].
Landscape
12.1 Wed
Prog. Type
All Types
12.1. Wed 15:05
There are 2 ways to download GUIDE Plus+ data.
–Download automatically when the unit is turned off.
–Download manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu.
Gilmore girls
16:05~17:05
15:30
16:00
16:30
Time: 15:00
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Bianca-Wege...
Ta... Abenteuer...
ARD
ZDF
...
Derrick Heute in ...
Das Jugendgericht
Das Familiengericht
RTL
Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander...
SAT1
RTL2
VOX
Detektiv Duel M... Beyblade
...
7th Heaven
Yu-...
Gilmore...
Download data automatically
...
Die Abschl... F
PRO7
Setup
Editor
≥The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded automatically when the unit
is turned off.
OK
RETURN
During download, “GUIDE” appears in
the display of your unit.
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Editor” and
press [OK].
CH DC BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4 D.MIX
NET
-
DVD AVCD
PLAY
HDD
-
+
RWRAM
SP
PLAY
PC
DVD
SD
LP VR
EP SDPC
12.1. Wed 15:05
Editor
On/Off
Reference
Name
WDR
Source
Tuner
Tuner
If you turn on the unit while “GUIDE” appears, the data update is
interrupted.
On
On
TF1
TF6
***04
***05
Euros
ARD
ZDF
BBC1
On
FR6
Tuner
Tuner
Tuner
Tuner
Tuner
Tuner
≥If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer
recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority.
To ensure the GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded, you can disable
the timer recordings during data transmission. (➡ 23, left column,
Night Download)
On
On
On
On
On
ESPRT
ARD
- - - -
BBC1
ARTE
***06
OK
RETURN
PAGE+
4 Press [3, 4] to select the desired
“Name” and press [1].
You can also press [W X CH] to browse through the station
Download data manually
list.
At the data transmission time, you can download the data manually
from “Data Download” in the Setup menu (➡ 23).
On/Off
To select the stations to be displayed on the
programme list.
Only stations set to “On” are displayed in the GUIDE
Plus+ list.
Press [3, 4] to change the “On/Off” settings and
press [OK].
Reference To set the appropriate Reference manually
If “No Data” appears in the GUIDE Plus+ list for a
station, this station is either not supported by the
GUIDE Plus+ data or a GUIDE Plus+ Reference could
not be clearly assigned (“----” appears in the
Reference field of this station). In this case, set the
appropriate Reference manually.
[Note]
You can also manually assign the appropriate
Reference even if a station name was not recognized
(e.g. ***06).
≥Depending on when you set up this unit, it may take approximately
one day before you can display the television programme list.
≥The stations displayed in the television programme list are
determined according to geographical areas.
≥A station that is not registered in your area is not displayed in the
television programme list even if a signal can be received.
≥Once you have downloaded the programme list, reception of data
is required regularly to update and maintain the programme list.
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead during data download.
≥During data download, the HDD rotates and will make operating
sounds.
Landscape
Prog. Type
All Types
12.1 Wed
12.1. Wed 15:05
7th Heaven
15:30
15:05~16:05
16:00
16:30
Time: 15:00
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Bianca-Wege...
Ta... Abenteuer...
ARD
ZDF
...
Derrick Heute in ...
Das Jugendgericht
Das Familiengericht
RTL
Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander...
SAT1
***06
PRO7
MDR
-24 Hr
...
7th Heaven
Gilmore...
No Data
...
Abenteuerurlaub
+24 Hr
Aktuell
Prog. Type
TIMER REC
RETURN
OPTION
Display Mode
PAGE-
PAGE+
GUIDE
Press [3, 4] to change the “Reference” setting of the
appropriate station and press [OK].
[Note]
The station names in the Reference list can deviate
from the station list.
[Note]
Changes in the station list in the Setup menu (➡ 67) of your unit will
cause all Editor settings to return to the initial condition.
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Host Channel
Changing the settings
You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list.
It is not possible to receive GUIDE Plus+ data in all countries
(➡ below).
1 Press [GUIDE].
Check whether the right Host Channel has been input.
2 Press [OPTION].
List of Host Channel (As of end of February, 2007)
Landscape
Prog. Type
All Types
Display of the Host
12.1 Wed
12.1. Wed 15:05
Country
Host Channel
Gilmore girls
16:05~17:05
Channel
EUROS
EUROS
MTV
15:30
16:00
16:30
Time: 15:00
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Bianca-Wege...
Ta... Abenteuer...
ARD
ZDF
Germany
Austria
Eurosport
Eurosport
MTV
...
Derrick Heute in ...
Das Jugendgericht
Das Familiengericht
RTL
Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander...
SAT1
RTL2
VOX
Detektiv Duel M... Beyblade
...
7th Heaven
Yu-...
Gilmore...
Italy
...
Die Abschl... F
PRO7
Setup
Editor
OK
Netherlands
Eurosport
EUROS
RETURN
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
≥To change the Host Channel manually ➡ left
press [OK].
[Note]
12.1. Wed 15:05
≥Which channels appear in the GUIDE Plus+ list depends on local
reception conditions. Sub-optimum reception quality can result in
missing or incomplete GUIDE Plus+ data.
Setup
Postal Code
XXXXX
EUROS
Host Channel
Data Download
Night Download
On
OK
RETURN
4 Press [3, 4] to select an item and
press [OK].
Postal
Code
To enter the Postal Code
The entry of the Postal Code is required to receive
regional data.
1
2
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] or the numbered buttons to
enter your Postal Code and press [OK].
Host
Channel
To change the Host Channel manually
The GUIDE Plus+ System information is transferred
via the Host Channel. The “Auto” setting is
recommended. A Host Channel is then set by the
system automatically.
1
Press [3, 4] to select the desired station and
press [OK].
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
2
≥The setting of the Host Channel can take some time.
≥To check the host channels of your country
➡ right column, Host Channel
Data
To download GUIDE Plus+ data manually
Download Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
The update can take approximately 2 hours.
≥For further informations ➡ 22, GUIDE Plus+ data
download
Night
Download
To select the priority during midnight
The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM
every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete
data download.
If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a
timer recording overlap, you can select which will be
given priority.
On: Data Download
Timer recording does not start or is interrupted for
data download.
Off: Timer programming
GUIDE Plus+ data will not be downloaded.
After recording finishes, we recommend you to
change this setting to “On”.
Press [
2
,
1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].
[Note]
≥Existing information can be lost by changing the Postal Code or
Host Channel.
≥Entry of the wrong Postal Code or Host channel can lead to the
receipt of wrong or no data.
≥To change the settings, release the unit from recording standby
(➡ 33).
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Set up to match your television and remote control
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
and press [1].
DVD
TV
TV operation
buttons
Í
Setup
Í
TV Aspect
16:9
Off
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
Progressive
AV
TV System
HDMI Settings
PAL
Tuning
PAGE
CH
Disc
2 3
4 5 6
AV1 Output
Picture
Video
1
Numbered
buttons
AV2 Settnigs
Sound
Display
TAB
RETURN
SELECT
OK
ShowView
Connection
Others
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”
and press [OK].
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
Setup
Progressive
EXIT
I
On
Off
Tuning
Disc
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
Picture
Sound
Display
N
SELECT
OK
3,4,2,1
OPTION
RETURN
Connection
Others
OK
RETURN
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
[OK].
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 (➡ 45).
≥Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible television.
To enjoy progressive video
≥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)” (➡ 65).
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 (➡ 81).
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
To exit the screen
FUNCTION MENU
Press [EXIT].
HDD
Remain 70:00 SP
Playback
Recording
Delete
Copy
To Others
OK
Television operation
RETURN
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.
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
and press [OK].
DVD
TV
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
Í
Í
Volume
VOL
CH
DRIVE
Turn TV on/off
Input select
press [OK].
SELECT
AV
Channel
Select
PAGE
CH
Setup
Manual Tuning
2 3
1
Auto-Setup Restart
4 5 6
Tuning
Download from TV
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
SELECT
TAB
1
Point the remote control at the television
Connection
Others
RETURN
While pressing [Í TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,
01:
[0] ➡ [1]
10:
[1] ➡ [0]
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Manufacturer and Code No.
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.
Brand
Panasonic
AIWA
Code
01/02/03/04
35
Brand
Code
05/28
METZ
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
05/19/20/47
AKAI
27/30
24
36
33
BEJING
BEKO
33
NEC
Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
05/71/72/73/ NOBLEX
74
BENQ
58/59
NOKIA
25/26/27/
60/61
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
BP
09
NORDMENDE
OLEVIA
10
BRANDT
BUSH
10/15
05
45
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
ONWA
30/39/70
05
and press [OK].
CENTREX
CHANGHONG
CURTIS
DAEWOO
DESMET
DUAL
66
ORION
69
PEONY
46/69
41/48/64
05/06/46
05
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
05
PHILCO
PHILIPS
PHONOLA
PIONEER
PROVIEW
PYE
press [OK].
64/65
05
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and
05
37/38
52
press [1].
ELEMIS
FERGUSON
FINLUX
FISHER
FUJITSU
FUNAI
05
10/34
61
05
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote
RADIOLA
SABA
05
Control” and press [OK].
21
10
53
SALORA
SAMSUNG
26
6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD
63/67
32/42/43/
65/68
1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press
[OK].
GOLDSTAR
GOODMANS
GRADIENTE
GRUNDIG
05/50/51
SANSUI
SANYO
05
05
36
09
21/54/55/56
05/29/30
Remote Control
Setup
SCHNEIDER
SEG
Press “ꢀ” and “OK” together
for more than 5 seconds on the remote
control.
05/69/75/
76/77/78
Tuning
Disc
Picture
HIKONA
HITACHI
52
SELECO
05/25
18
05/22/23/40/ SHARP
41
To change the code on the remote control
INNO HIT
IRRADIO
ITT
05
30
25
49
SIEMENS
SINUDYNE
SONY
09
05
08
7 While pressing [OK], press and hold
the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for
more than 5 seconds.
JINGXING
TCL
31/33/66/
67/69
8 Press [OK].
JVC
17/30/39/70
TELEFUNKEN
10/11/12/
13/14
KDS
52
TEVION
52
∫ When the following indicator appears on the
KOLIN
KONKA
LG
45
TEX ONDA
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
52
unit’s display
62
10/15/44
16/57
05
The unit’s remote control code
05/50/51
07/46
LOEWE
WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE
MAG
52
YAMAHA
18/41
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡ step 7).
2 Test by turning on the television and
changing channels.
[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).
≥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.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the
one that allows correct operation.
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Recording television programmes
3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.
2
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
To select with the numbered buttons:
∫
e.g.,
5:
[0] ➡ [5]
3
5
15:
[1] ➡ [5]
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
4 Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
1
PAGE
CH
2 3
4 5 6
1
Numbered
buttons
3
ShowView
Remaining time
8 9
7
on the disc
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):
Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
Setup menu (➡ 64).
;
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
I
REC
OK
3,4,2,1
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.
OPTION
RETURN
OK
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REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
≥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] When “Rec for High Speed Copy ”is set to “Off”
(➡ 63), you can change the audio being received by
pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the
recording of audio.)
5
4
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
AUDIO
See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).
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.
≥[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” (➡ 60).
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.
∫ To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [¥ REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)
[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›]
∫ To stop recording
Press [∫].
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
[+R] [+RW]
≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
≥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
finalise them (➡ 60).
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.
If a station broadcasts Teletext information
The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name
if the station’s Title Page is correctly set (➡ 67).
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.
2
If you selected the DVD drive
[Note]
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
The unit may take some time in retrieving titles (up to 30 minutes)
and may fail in some cases.
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.
Quick Start (➡ 66)
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display
(When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, Component Video,
Video or S Video terminals)
From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in
about 1 second after the REC button is pressed. If the GUIDE
button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program
Guide (EPG) displays in less than 1 second. (Quick Start Mode)
∫ Cartridge disc
Insert label-up with the
arrow facing in.
Insert label-up.
≥“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.
≥Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it may
take time to display the screen.
Insert fully.
Automatic drive select function
[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge
set to “PROTECT” (➡ 58, Cartridge-protection)]
[DVD-V] [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.
[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.
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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-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
HDD
(160 GB)
DVD-R DL§3
(8.5 GB)
+R DL§3
(8.5 GB)
Recording Mode
Single-sided
Double-sided§1
(9.4 GB)
+RW
(4.7 GB)
(4.7 GB)
XP (High picture
quality recording
mode)
36 hours
70 hours
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
1 hour
1 hour 45 min.
1 hour 45 min.
SP (Standard
recording mode)
2 hours
4 hours
2 hours
4 hours
3 hours 35 min.
7 hours 10 min.
3 hours 35 min.
7 hours 10 min.
LP (Long
recording mode)
138 hours
284 hours
8 hours
EP (Extra long
8 hours
16 hours
8 hours
14 hours 20 min.
recording mode)§4 (212hours§2
)
(6 hours§2
)
(12 hours§2
)
(6 hours§2
)
(10 hours 45 min.§2
)
FR (Flexible
284 hours
Recording
maximum
Mode)§4
8 hours
maximum for
one side
Approximately 9 hours
with video quality
equivalent to LP mode.
8 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum
14 hours 20 min.
§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 (➡ 63).
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” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode .
When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R or +RW discs.
§4
≥[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.
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.
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
When removing a recorded disc
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
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.
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc
for play on other equipment.
Finalise
Finalise the disc so that is can be played
on other DVD players.
Note: Recording or Editing is not possible
after finalising. This may take up to min.
Format
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the disc now ?
Press the REC button to start finalise.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
The disc cannot be played on other
DVD players without finalising.
Yes
No
SELECT
RETURN
OK
∫ To finalise the disc
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥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 (➡ 60)”, “Auto-Play Select (➡ 60)” or
“Disc Name (➡ 58)” in “DVD Management” before finalising.
To format a disc
“Deleting all the contents of a disc—Format” (➡ 59)
∫ To open the tray without disc finalisation
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.
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Recording television programmes
Recording settings for High Speed
Copy
REC
OPEN
/
CLOSE
When copying 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 “On” before recording to the HDD.
∫
1
¥ REC
(The default setting is “On”.
➡
63)
However, some restrictions apply:
Refer to the “When recording a bilingual programme” and “About
the aspect when recording a programme” for more information
(➡ 8).
DVD
TV
Í
Í
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
DRIVE
SELECT
PAGE
CH
[Note]
2 3
4 5 6
1
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”.
Numbered
buttons
ShowView
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
1
I
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
3,4,2,1
OPTION
RETURN
OK
RETURN
CREATE
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MANUAL SKIP
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
STATUS
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 (➡ 30) or while using
Flexible Recording (➡ 29).
≥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 [∫].
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5
When you want to start recording
Flexible Recording
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
and press [OK].
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode.
≥Recording starts.
XP
SP
LP
EP
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in
the display.
∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these
kinds of situations.
To exit the screen without recording
e.g., HDD
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Press [RETURN].
≥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
REC 0:59
ARD
M 1 / M 2
L R
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
Remaining
time of
recording
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
[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
Playing while you are recording
[HDD] [RAM]
e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc
Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording—Chasing playback
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
and the 30 minute balance will not
Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.
There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
get recorded.
To stop play
≥Another disc is necessary.
Press [∫].
If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].
However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.
To stop timer recording
2 seconds after play stops
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
1
2
Press [∫].
If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc
perfectly.
Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press
[DRIVE SELECT].
Necessary space for recording
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during
recording.
Preparation
≥Select the channel or the external input to record.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title
1
While stopped
and press [OK].
≥There is no sound output while searching forward or
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
backward.
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
To stop play
Press [∫].
and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec”
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
and press [OK].
Flexible Rec
Maximum recording time
This is the maximum recording
time in EP (8 Hours) mode.
Record in FR mode.
To stop recording
After play stops
Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min.
Set rec. time
8 Hour 00 Min.
Start
Cancel
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
If the recording is on the other drive
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.
Press [∫].
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and
3
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
recording time.
To stop timer recording
After play stops
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.
≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
If the recording is on the other drive
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.
Press [∫].
Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].
3
4
[Note]
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used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).
29
Timer recording
Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make
timer recordings
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
You can perform timer recordings by simply selecting the desired
programme from the television programme list.
∫
X
CH
W
¥ REC
Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system
≥The television programme list is not displayed immediately after
purchasing this unit.
DVD
TV
Í
≥You must complete initial setup for the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Í
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system settings” (➡ 21) for more
DRIVE
SELECT
information.
PAGE
CH
2 3
4 5 6
1
W X
CH
Numbered
buttons
1 Press [GUIDE].
ShowView
8 9
7
ShowView
Landscape
Prog. Type
All Types
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
15.7. Tue
0
SELECT
15.7. Tue 15:05
PROG/CHECK
DELETE, ¢
Gilmore girls
16:05~17:05
SKIP
SLOW/SSEARCH
15:30
16:00
16:30
Time: 15:00
INPUT SELECT
;
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Bianca-Wege...
Ta... Abenteuer...
ARD
ZDF
RTL
SAT1
RTL2
VOX
PRO7
-24 Hr
...
Derrick Heute in ...
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
Das Jugendgericht
Das Familiengericht
Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander...
Detektiv Duel M... Beyblade
Yu-...
EXIT
I
Gilmore...
...
7th Heaven
GUIDE
S.O.S Style & ...
Die Abschl... Freunde...
+24 Hr
Prog. Type
3,4,2,1
OK
TIMER REC
RETURN
Info
GUIDE
OPTION
Display Mode
PAGE-
PAGE+
OK
OPTION
RETURN
RETURN
“Blue”
OPTION
CREATE
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2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
“Red”
“Green”
¥ REC
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
programme.
EXT LINK
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
3 Press [OK].
1:58 SP
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
REC MODE
Timer
Remain
Recording
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE
The default setting
for Germany and
Austria is “ON”.
HDD
DVD
VPS
Name
Date
Start
16:00
Stop
17:00
Mode
PDC
1
ARD 15. 7. TUE
HDD
SP
ON
Programme Name
Fliege-Die Talkshow
See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).
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.
≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 32, right column, step 3).
4 Press [OK].
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed
below.
≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)
Gilmore girls
15:30
16:00
16:30
0
.
Timer icon
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Abenteuer...
ꢀ
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
Bianca-Wege...
errick Heute in ...
≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording
(➡ 26).
≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 69).
“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
HDD
Drive
Stop
20:00
Mode PDC space
DVD
Check to make sure “OK”
is displayed
(➡ 33, Check, change or
delete a programme).
HDD
SP OFF
OK
Programme
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.
[Note]
≥If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV System” (➡ 68), the GUIDE
Plus+ system cannot be used.
∫ To cancel recording when recording has already
begun (➡ 33)
∫ To release the unit from recording standby
(➡ 33)
∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 33)
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Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system
Basic operations
Selecting the programme from the desired category
The Programme Type function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list
sorted by main category (e.g. Movies, Sport). Each main category
will contain individual sub categories. The GUIDE Plus+ list for the
selected main category only appears in the Portrait view.
Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and
Portrait view.
Landscape view
Landscape
15.7. Tue
Prog. Type
All Types
15.7. Tue 15:05
Gilmore girls
16:05~17:05
15:30
16:00
16:30
Time: 15:00
1 Press the “Blue” button to display the
list of main categories.
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Bianca-Wege...
Ta... Abenteuer...
ARD
ZDF
RTL
SAT1
RTL2
VOX
PRO7
-24 Hr
...
Derrick Heute in ...
Das Jugendgericht
Das Familiengericht
Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander...
Detektiv Duel M... Beyblade
Yu-...
2 Press [3, 4] to select the desired
Gilmore...
...
7th Heaven
S.O.S Style & ...
Die Abschl... Freunde...
+24 Hr
main category.
Prog. Type
Portrait
TIMER REC
RETURN
Prog. Type
All Types
Info
GUIDE
OPTION
Display Mode
PAGE-
PAGE+
15.7 Tue
15.7. Tue 15:05
All Types
ARD
RTL2
ZDF RTL SAT1
All
V
Movies
Sport
15:00~15:15
15:15~16:00
16:00~17:00
17:00~17:15
17:15~17:47
Tages
Action
Abent
Animation
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Children
Other
Fliegew
Tagesn
Brisan
Sci Fi
17:47~17:49
17:49~18:20
18:20~18:50
Tages
Thriller
Verbo
Marienhof
Portrait view
Adventure
Portrait
15.7 Tue
Prog. Type
All Types
15.7. Tue 15:05
ARD
RTL2
ZDF RTL SAT1
VOX PRO7
Prog. Type
OK
15:00~15:15
15:15~16:00
16:00~17:00
17:00~17:15
17:15~17:47
Tagesschau
Abenteuer Wildnis
RETURN
Fliege-Die Talkshow
Tagesschau um fünf
Brisant
The sub menu for the selected main category appears.
Example: Press [3, 4] to select the main category Movies.
The sub category with several movie categories appears
(e.g. All Types, Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama,
Romance, Sci Fi, Thriller, Adventure).
17:47~17:49
17:49~18:20
18:20~18:50
Tagesschau
Verbotene Liebe
Marienhof
+24 Hr
-24 Hr
Prog. Type
TIMER REC
RETURN
OPTION
PAGE-
PAGE+
Display Mode
GUIDE
3 Press [2] to go to the sub category
menu.
To change stations
Landscape view
4 Press [3, 4] to make your selection.
1
Press [2] until the station list is
highlighted.
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select a station.
5 Press [OK].
≥ To view the current programme in the
preview screen:
Press the “Red” button.
Portrait
Action
Prog. Type
Movies
(e.g., Action)
12.1. Wed 15:05
ARD
RTL2
ZDF RTL SAT1
VOX PRO7
≥ To see the full-screen view of the
current programme:
12. 1. Wed: 20:00~21:30 The fast and the fury
Ronin
21:30~23:00
23:00~01:15
Press [OK].
Noch 60 Sekunden
Der Sturm
13. 1. Thu: 19:15~21:00
Press [GUIDE] to return to the Landscape
view.
21:00~22:30 Speed 2
Mission Impossible
14. 1. Fri: 22:30~23:00
Portrait view
23:00~01:30 Volcano
Prog. Type
1
Press [3] until the station list is
highlighted.
TIMER REC
RETURN
Info
OPTION
PAGE-
PAGE+
2
3
Press [2, 1] to select a station.
≥ To view the current programme in the
preview screen:
A list appears with all programmes of the selected main
category and the selected sub category.
Press the “Red” button.
≥ To see the full-screen view of the
current programme:
6 Press [3, 4] to go through the GUIDE
Plus+ list.
Press [OK].
If you want to change the station, press [3] until the station
list is highlighted and then press [2, 1].
The GUIDE Plus+ list appears for the selected categories for
this station.
Press [GUIDE] to return to the Portrait
view.
To view a
programme for
another day
≥Jump ahead 24 hours
Press the “Green” button to jump ahead
by one day.
≥Jump back 24 hours
Press the “Red” button.
You can only jump back to the current
date.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
To navigate within
the GUIDE Plus+ list.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
Only current and future programmes are
shown.
To browse through
Press [W X CH].
the GUIDE Plus+ list.
To see programme
information
(Programmes with the
Additional information (programme name,
programme duration, broadcast time, short
description) is available for these
programmes.
symbol)
Press [ ] to show and hide the
information.
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 30.
Manually programming timer
recordings
Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer
recordings
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You
can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines.
1:58 SP
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
Timer
Remain
Recording
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
HDD
Start Stop DVD Mode PDC space
Drive
No. Name
01
Date
15. 7. TUE
1 Press [ShowView].
20:00 HDD
OFF
SP
19:00
OK
ꢀ
ARD
New Timer Programme
1:58 SP
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
ShowView
Record
Remain
12:53:00 15. 7. TUE
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer
Programme” and press [OK].
Input ShowView Number 0-9, and press OK.
3 Press [1] to move through the items
2 Press the numbered buttons to enter
and change the items with [3, 4].
the SHOWVIEW number.
1:58 SP
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
Timer
Remain
Recording
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE
HDD
DVD
VPS
3 Press [OK].
1:58 SP
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
Name
Date
Start
22:00
Stop
22:30
Mode
PDC
1
ARD 15. 7. TUE
HDD SP
OFF
Timer
Remain
Recording
Programme Name
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE
HDD
DVD
VPS
Name
Date
Start
16:00
Stop
17:00
Mode
PDC
≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and
Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.
≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station
Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with
the numbered buttons.
1
ARD 15. 7. TUE
HDD
SP
OFF
Programme Name
≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ right column, step 3).
≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set
timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme
position. After you have entered the information of a TV
station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.
≥Date
[. Date:
Current date up to one month later minus
one day
l
l
l
;:
Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI
;:
a. Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT
4 Press [OK].
≥You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording
drive.
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡ 34, Relief Recording).
≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
≥VPS/PDC (➡ 34)
The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed
below.
No. Name
Timer icon
01
ꢀ
ARD
ON!)OFF (– – –)
If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC
signals, “jjj” appears in the menu for timer programming
under “VPS/PDC”.
“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
≥[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (➡ 34)
ON!)OFF
≥Programme Name
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [OK].
(➡ 57, Entering text)
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
HDD
Drive
Stop
20:00
Programme
Mode PDC space
SP OFF
DVD
Check to make sure “OK”
HDD
OK
is displayed (➡ 33).
4 Press [OK].
The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed
below.
Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.
∫ To set timer programme when VPS/PDC is “ON”
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VPS/PDC” and press [3, 4] to
select “ON” in step 3 (➡ above).
If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two
SHOWVIEW numbers, use the SHOWVIEW number for VPS/PDC.
No. Name
Timer icon
01
ꢀ
ARD
“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
ARD
ZDF
12.10 Lizzie McGuire 1-104-525
12.30 Dunya & Desie (15) 1-902
(VPS 12.35 = 858-728)
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
13.00 World News
34-273
VPS
HDD
Drive
Stop
20:00
Programme
Mode PDC space
DVD
VPS/PDC numbers
HDD
Check to make sure “OK”
is displayed (➡ 33).
SP OFF
OK
[Note]
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.
VPS/PDC will activate when this unit is set to standby mode. While
this unit is on, recording starts and finishes at times you set initially.
∫ To cancel recording when recording has already begun (➡ 33)
∫ To release the unit from recording standby (➡ 33)
∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 33)
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To cancel recording when recording
has already begun
Check, change or delete a programme
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
1
While the unit is on
Press [PROG/CHECK].
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
recording drive and press [∫].
Stop Recording
Icons
F
[
W
Timer recording standby is activated.
This programme is currently recording.
The times overlap those in another programme.
Recording of the programme with the later start time
starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.
You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon
disappears the next time the timer programme starts
recording.
Timer recording in progress.
Stop this timer recording?
It will be cancelled if you stop.
Cancel
Stop Recording
SELECT
RETURN
OK
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop
F
X
The disc was full so the programme failed to record.
The programme was copy-protected so it was not
recorded.
The programme did not complete recording because
the disc is dirty or some other reason.
Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording
(➡ 34).
Recording” and press [OK].
If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if
you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording
will start from the next time the timer recording is set.
To release the unit from recording
standby
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD
(Displayed while recording.)
HDD Recording drive is set to HDD
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
DVD Recording drive is set to DVD
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
1:58 SP
Timer
Remain
Date
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
Recording
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme
HDD
Start Stop DVD Mode PDC space
Drive
No. Name
New Timer Programme
and press the “Red” button.
≥The timer icon “F” (➡ right) disappears from the timer
recording list.
≥You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as
even one timer icon “F” (➡ right) remains in the timer
recording list.
≥Press the “Red” button again to activate timer recording
standby.
Press OK to store new programme.
OK
RETURN
Notes on timer recording
Message displayed in the “Drive space” line
≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is
turned on/off.
≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when
playing.
≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal
speed mode (➡ 51).
≥If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.
You can turn the unit off during timer recording.
≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last
10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time,
the “F” flashes on the unit’s display.
≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at
the beginning of the later programmes.
OK:
Displayed if the recording can fit in the
remaining space.
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display
will show until when recordings can be made (up
to a maximum of one month from the present
time) based on the time remaining on the disc.
! :
It may not be possible to record because:
≥there is not enough space left
≥the number of possible titles has reached its
maximum.
Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to
the HDD.
Programme
Programme
Not recorded
∫ To change a programme
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OK]. (➡ 32,
right column, step 3)
Recorded
Recorded
∫ To delete a programme
≥(If the GUIDE Plus+ system is set)
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [DELETE ¢].
The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM every day. It
takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. If you
want to make timer recordings during this time, set “Night
Download” in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup menu to “Off” (➡ 23).
≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap
[regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC (➡ 34) controlled], the
recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of
the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has
finished.
You can also delete a programme with the following steps
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OPTION].
Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
∫ To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer
recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 30.
Auto Renewal Recording
[HDD]
Relief Recording
If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme
over the old one.
This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily
recording is selected.
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If
there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when
timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be
altered to the HDD.
≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 36).
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme
≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the
programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.
≥Relief recording is not activated when recording the programme
with VPS/PDC and it is extended so that it no longer fits on the
disc.
and press [OK].
3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”
column.
4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press
[OK].
1:58 SP
HDD 30:24 SP DVD
Timer
Remain
Recording
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE
HDD
DVD
VPS
RENEW
ON
Name
Date
SUN
Start
22:00
Stop
Mode
SP
PDC
OFF
1
ARD
22:30 HDD
Programme Name
[Note]
≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or
while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, the
programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for
recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this
programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto
Renewal Recording takes place.
≥Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal
Recording are deleted along with auto renewal.
≥When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may
not be recorded completely.
VPS/PDC function
VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a very convenient system which records exactly from beginning to end
of the TV programmes set in timer recording, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension
of the programme duration. Also, if a programme is interrupted, for example, some special news is inserted, the recording will be paused
automatically and resumed when the programme continues.
When VPS/PDC recording
≥Use VPS/PDC time for recording the TV programmes.
≥If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two SHOWVIEW numbers, use the
SHOWVIEW number for VPS/PDC.
≥VPS/PDC will activate when in this unit is set to standby mode. While this unit is on, recording
starts and finishes at times you set initially.
≥Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when recording time is not VPS/PDC time.
≥VPS/PDC recording is not performed when VPS/PDC time is incorrect, even if only by one
minute. To find out VPS/PDC time, consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine, or other source.
≥If you made a timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the default setting for Germany and
Austria is “ON”.
To change “VPS/PDC” setting (➡ 32, right column, step 3)
When the VPS/PDC signal drops out
Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC system may not work properly
because the broadcast signal is weak. even when “VPS/PDC” has been set to “ON”.
When a TV station does not transmit a Timer recording will be performed in the normal mode (without VPS/PDC) even if it was
regular VPS/PDC signal.
programmed for VPS/PDC.
In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, the programmed timer recording will not be
cancelled at that particular time but at 4 a.m. two days later.
If the start times of scheduled
Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when programming a programme whose start time has been
programmes listed in the newspaper or subsequently changed.
magazine change at a later date.
[Note]
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.
∫ For a successful timer recording
In the following cases, set the start time for a few minutes earlier than the beginning and the finish time for a minutes past the end.
≥When making a timer recording from a broadcasting station does not transmit VPS/PDC signals.
≥When making a timer recording with VPS/PDC set to “OFF”.
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Recording broadcasts from external equipment
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Linked timer recordings with external
equipment (digital/satellite receiver) —
EXT LINK
See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).
To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer
programming
Making timer recordings on the
television
(e.g., of digital broadcasts)
Preparation
≥Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to the
Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital/satellite receiver with a 21-pin
Scart cable (➡ 15).
To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a
television with a Q Link function (➡ 18) that you can use for setting
timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 14).
≥Set “AV2 Input” to match the connected equipment in the Setup
menu (➡ 66).
≥Set “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setup
menu (➡ 66).
1 Make timer programming on the TV.
2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
HDD or DVD drive.
1 Make timer programming on the
external equipment.
If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (➡ 26).
3 Turn off this unit.
The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV.
2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
HDD or DVD drive.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (➡ 26).
[Note]
3 Press [EXT LINK].
≥When this unit is in timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby
(“F” or “EXT-L” is shown on the unit’s display), recording from
television does not start.
The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display to
indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end
time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later
timer recording are close to each other.
To cancel the external control
Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer
recording standby.
≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to
cancel the setting after recording is finished.
[HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➡ 47).
[Note]
≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in
some cases.
≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if
the input signal is NTSC system.
Recording from digital/satellite receiver
or decoder
Preparation
≥Connect a digital/satellite receiver or decoder to this unit’s input
≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Decoder”, EXT LINK is not
available (➡ 66).
≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end
time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later
timer recording are close to each other.
[HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➡ 47).
≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on the
unit’s display), The GUIDE Plus+ data cannot downloaded.
≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, video
picture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output”
setting (➡ 65).
terminals (➡ 15).
≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 68).
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded
onto the HDD.)
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
1
While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
≥During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is only
available from the drive performing the recording.
have connected.
e.g.,If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “A2”.
2 Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode.
3 Select the channel on the other
equipment.
4 Press [¥ REC].
Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—
Direct Navigator
2
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
(This function does not work with finalised discs.)
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
∫
≥Thumbnail Display
≥Table Display
3
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
HDD
Title View
008
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
HDD
Title View
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title
- - -
007
001
002
003
004
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00
---
1
PAGE
CH
ARD 10.10. FRI
- - -
ARD 11.10. SAT
- - -
2 3
1
Rec time
0:52(SP)
- - -
Numbered
buttons
4 5 6
ShowView
Previous
Page 02/02
Next
Page 01/01
8 9
7
OK
OK
Previous
Select
OPTION
Next
Select
OPTION
RETURN
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
Switching the Direct Navigator appearance
SKIP
SLOW/SEEARCH
1 Press [OPTION] while Thumbnail Display is displayed.
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [OK].
≥The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is
turned off.
:, 9
6, 5
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
3
;
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR,
“Top Menu”
[HDD] To sort Title View for easy searching (Table Display only)
This function is convenient when searching for one title to
playback from many titles.
I
2;, ;1
OK
1 Press [OPTION].
3,4,2,1
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].
If you select an item other than “No.”
≥The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the
selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)
≥Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being
played back.
OK
OPTION
RETURN
RETURN
OPTION
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
MANUAL SKIP
CREATE
CHAPTER
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
AUDIO
TIME SLIP
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the
following cases.
≥If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, the sorted Title View will
be cancelled.
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press
[OK].
or longer)” recording mode.
≥If you recorded to a +R or +RW.
≥If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the
Setup menu (➡ 63).
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,
[HDD]
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
However, if you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for
High Speed Copy” was set to “Off” in the Setup menu (➡ 63), the
aspect will remain 16:9.
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
5:
15:
115:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
[1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
5:
15:
[0] ➡ [5]
[1] ➡ [5]
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to
your television’s operating instructions.
Preparation
To show other pages
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[OK]. (Thumbnail Display only)
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
≥Turn on this unit.
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
To exit the screen
HDD or DVD drive.
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while
recording on another (editing is not possible).
Direct Navigator screen icons
[
Currently recording.
2
If you selected the DVD drive
Title protected.
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
Title that was not recorded due to recording
protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
Title cannot be played
[When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is
damaged etc.]
t
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the
disc from the cartridge.
∫ Cartridge disc
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD
(➡ 34, Relief Recording)
Insert label-up.
Insert label-up with the
arrow facing in.
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
(➡ 80, CPRM)
Title recorded using a different encoding system
(NTSC)
(PAL)
from that of the TV system currently selected on the
unit.
Insert fully.
Automatic drive select function (➡ 26)
≥Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit
(➡ 68).
3 Press [1] (PLAY).
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] and MP3
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
DivX
DivX Menu screen appears (➡ 40).
≥When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the
protect position (➡ 58), play automatically starts when
inserted in the unit.
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∫ When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-V]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
If “ENTER” appears on the screen, press [OK].
[VCD]
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
e.g.,
5:
[0] ➡ [5]
15:
[1] ➡ [5]
≥To return to the menu screen
[DVD-V] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
You can also return to the menu screen with the following steps.
1
2
Press [OPTION].
Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Menu” and press [OK].
[VCD] Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen
and so on.
≥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.
≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (➡ 68).
Operations during play
Press [∫].
The stopped position is memorized.
Stop
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Stopped position
≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared.
≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened.
≥[CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX :The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.
Press [;].
Pause
Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Press [6] or [5].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps)
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Search
≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.
[CD] and MP3 : Audio is heard during all levels of search.
DivX : Audio is not heard during all levels of search.
≥Depending on the disc, Search may not be possible.
During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
Skip
≥DivX : Backward direction [:] only.
Press the numbered buttons.
Starting from a selected
title
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.
≥[HDD]
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥MP3 and JPEG
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥Other discs
Input a 2-digit number
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5]
≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ right)
with some discs.
≥[VCD] (with playback control)
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is
displayed on the television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on
the unit’s display.)
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/a1.3).
Play speed is quicker than normal.
Quick View
[HDD] [RAM]
≥Press again to return to normal speed.
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
Refer to the control reference on page 36.
Operations during play
(continued)
While paused, press [6] or [5].
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Slow-motion
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]
≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only.
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes
(excluding [DVD-V] [VCD]).
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).
Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
Frame-by-frame
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]
≥[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time
Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)
-
5 min
This automatically
disappears after
approximately 5
and press [OK].
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Play skips the specified time.
≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time
increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute
intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute
intervals.)
seconds. To show the
screen again press
[TIME SLIP] again.
(This function does not work with
finalised discs.)
Press [MANUAL SKIP].
Each time you press, play restarts approximately 30 seconds later.
Manual Skip
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
(This function does not work with
finalised discs.)
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
Chapters are divided at the point pressed.
Create Chapter
(➡ 46, Title/Chapter)
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
≥Chapters cannot be created during EXT LINK standby.
[HDD] [RAM]
Changing audio during play
Press [AUDIO].
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX
LR>L>R
[DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack
language (➡ 44, Soundtrack).
^---------------}
HDD
PLAY
1 ENG
CꢀDigital 3/2.1ch
Soundtrack
e.g., English is selected.
e.g., “L R” is selected
L R
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 64).
≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The default setting is “On” ➡ 63).
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)
Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)
DivX
[-R] [CD]
≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats) and Joliet
Playable
discs
[-R] [CD]
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the
disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files
(tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not
display or be playable.
File
format
DivX
≥Files must have the
extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,
“.AVI” or “.avi”.
≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is
displayed on a computer.
≥Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files
(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you
numbered them.
Number
Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders
of folders (including the root folder)
Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 200 files
Number
of files
Support
version
Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with
standard playback of DivX media files.
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Video
≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.
–Number of stream: Up to 1
–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50
–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576
–FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps
Audio
–Number of stream: Up to 8
–Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3
–Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch
conversion.
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by
making folders as shown below. However depending on how
you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the
order you numbered the folders.
Root
Structure of MP3 folders
(folder=group)
001
Prefix with 3-digit numbers
in the order you want to play
them.
(file=track)
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
MP3
Playable
discs
[-R] [CD]
002 group
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
003 group
File
format
MP3
≥Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
Number
Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable:
Order of play
of folders 300 folders (groups)
(groups)
(including the root folder)
Root
Structures of still pictures
Files inside a folder are displayed
in the order they were updated or
taken.
Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable§1
3000 files (tracks)
:
Number
of files
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg
(tracks)
002 Folder
Bit rates
32 kbps to 320 kbps
P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg
Sampling 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1kHz/48 kHz
frequency
≥When the highest level folders
are “DCIM” folders, they are
displayed first on the tree.
003 Folder
P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpg
004 Folder
ID3 tags
not compatible
≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,
play may not be possible.
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg
Order of play
Still pictures (JPEG§2
)
Playable
discs
[-R] [CD]
File
format
File format: JPEG
≥Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number
of pixels
Between 34k34 and 6144k4096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number
of
folders§3
Maximum number of folders recognizable:300 folders
(including the root folder)
Maximum number of files recognizable§1:3000 files
not supported
Number
of files§3
MOTION
JPEG
§1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and
other types of files is 4000.
§2 It may take a few moments for still pictures to display.
§3 When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not
display or be playable.
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)
Playing DivX discs
[-R] [CD]
DVD
TV
You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX
video contents that have been recorded on a computer.
Í
Í
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
DRIVE SELECT
PAGE
CH
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
2 3
4 5 6
1
Numbered
buttons
ShowView
8 9
7
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
Folder1
:
00025
DivX Menu
CD (DivX)
SKIP
SLOW/SSEARCH
No.
001
Name of Title
Tree
:, 9
ABC.avi
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
I
Page
001/001
Total Title : 001
OK
RETURN
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
≥Files are treated as titles.
3,4,2,1
≥When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps
1–4 in “To select file type” on the left column selecting “DivX”
in step 4 to change the playback mode.
OPTION
RETURN
OK
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
OPTION
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
STATUS
press [OK].
Play starts on the selected title.
≥You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.
Selecting file type to play
[-R] [CD]
You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3
files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on
a computer.
e.g.,
5:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15:
[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To stop playing
Press [∫].
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc
containing DivX video contents, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG).
To show other pages
Press [:, 9].
e.g.,
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Play mode is set to DivX.
To play another type of file,
select the file type
from ''Playback'' in FUNCTION MENU.
[Note]
≥Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to
adjust the aspect through the TV.
≥When playing the file displayed on the screen
Press [OK].
≥Successive play is not possible.
≥Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD
drive.
≥When you want to play files other than the one displayed on the
screen
Follow the steps below.
To select file type
1 Press [RETURN].
2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
FUNCTION MENU
Using the tree screen to find a folder
1 While the file list is displayed
CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)
Play Mode : DivX
Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
Playback
Recording
F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.
Copy
To Others
OK
Folder
DivX Menu
CD (DivX)
RETURN
F
1/21
12.02.2004
Image001
Image002
Image003
Image004
Image005
Image006
Image007
Image008
Image009
Image010
DATA1
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playback” and press
[OK].
You cannot select
folders that contain no
compatible files.
DATA2
OK
RETURN
Playback
Select file type.
DivX
MP3
2 Press [
3
,
4] to select a folder and press [OK].
JPEG
The file list for the folder appears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
4 Press [3, 4] to select playback mode and press
[OK].
If “DivX” is selected: Go to “Playing DivX discs” step 2 in the right
column.
If “MP3” is selected: Go to “Playing MP3 discs” step 2
on page 42.
If “JPEG” is selected: Go to “Playing still pictures” step 2 on page
42
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Regarding DivX VOD content
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first
need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more
Display the unit’s registration code.
(➡ 66, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)
DivX Registration
Setup
DivX (R) Video On Demand
Tuning
8 alphanumeric
characters
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Others
OK
RETURN
≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another
registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not
use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you
use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content
that you purchased using the previous code.
≥If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this
content. (“Authorisation Error.” is displayed.)
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of
times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content
≥The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
–you press [Í DVD].
–you press [∫].
–you press [:] or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content
or the start of the content being played.
–timer recording starts on the HDD.
–you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.
≥Resume functions do not work.
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)
Refer to the control reference on page 40.
Playing still pictures
[-R] [CD]
≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a DVD-R or CD-R/
CD-RW on a PC.
≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.
Playing MP3 discs
[-R] [CD]
You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3
files that have been recorded on a computer.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Selected group
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
No.
Group
My favorite
MP3 Menu
1
Total
1
:
G: Group No.
G
1
JPEG Menu
CD(JPEG)
Picture (JPEG) View
Picture (JPEG) View
screen
Track
Tree
T
1
T: Track No. in the group
TOTAL: Track No./Total
tracks in all groups
001 Both Ends Freezing
TOTAL
Folder
103__DVD
2
3
4
5
6
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Metal Glue
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
1/111
0001
0005
0009
0002
0003
0007
----
0004
0008
----
Number
0006
----
0
–
9
Prev.
Next
7
8
SELECT
OK
9
10
009 Velvet Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
Page 001/001
Previous
Next
OK
RETURN
Page 001/024
RETURN
When the DivX or MP3 Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4
in “To select file type” on page 40 selecting “JPEG” in step 4 to
change the playback mode.
≥Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
≥When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in
“To select file type” on page 40 selecting “MP3” in step 4 to change
the playback mode.
Direct Navigator screen icons
Picture and folder protected.
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and
press [OK].
Play starts on the selected track.
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[OK].
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,
5:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
15:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To select the still pictures in another folder ➡ 43
To stop playing
Press [∫].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still
To show other pages
Press [:, 9].
picture and press [OK].
You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
5:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
Using the tree screen to find a group
1 While the file list is displayed
≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.
≥Useful functions during still picture play (➡ 43)
Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
To return to the Picture (JPEG) View screen
Press [RETURN].
Selected group No. /Total groups
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
MP3 Menu
Tree
G
8
MP3 music
G
7/25
T
14
001 My favorite
TOTAL
001 Brazilian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops
005 Liner notes
40/111
Number
You cannot select groups
that contain no compatible
files.
0
–
9
006 Japanese pops
007 Mexican pops
008 Philippine pops
009 Swedish pops
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
001 Piano solo
SELECT
OK
RETURN
002 Vocal
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group and press
[OK].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Useful functions during still picture play
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.
Start Slide
Show
While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [OPTION].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK].
Start Slide Show
Slide Interval
Slide Interval
Rotate
To change the display interval
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Interval” in step 2 and press [OK].
Press [2, 1] to select the desired interval (0–30 seconds) and press [OK].
While playing
1 Press [OPTION].
Rotate RIGHT
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and press [OK].
≥Rotation information will not be stored.
Rotate LEFT
OK
RETURN
While playing
1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [OK].
≥To return the picture to its original size, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and press [OK].
≥When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Rotate RIGHT
Rotate LEFT
Zoom in
OK
RETURN
≥The enlargement information will not be stored.
≥The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than 640 a 480 pixels.
While playing
Properties
18:53:50 11.10.
Press [STATUS] twice.
Date
1. 1. 2005
No.
3 / 9
To exit the picture properties screen
Press [STATUS].
Shooting date
∫ To select the still pictures in another folder
1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [OK].
2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [OK].
JPEG Menu
CD(JPEG)
JPEG Menu
CD(JPEG)
Picture (JPEG) View
Folder
Folder
103__DVD
F
1/3
0001
----
----
0002
----
----
0003
----
0004
----
021216_0026
103_DVD
104_DVD
105_DVD
----
----
Page 001/001
Previous
Next
OK
OK
OPTION
RETURN
RETURN
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Using on-screen menus/Status message
Disc menu—Setting the disc content
DVD
Soundtrack§
TV
Í
Í
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear.
[DVD-V]
Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute,
Language).
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
PAGE
CH
2 3
4 5 6
1
[VCD] (SVCD) and DivX
ShowView
Select the soundtrack number.
≥Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one
audio type.
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Subtitle§
[DVD-V]
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below,
Language).
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only
discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
I
OK
3,4,2,1
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
[VCD] (SVCD) and DivX
OK
OPTION
RETURN
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.
≥Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple
subtitles.
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
Angle§ [DVD-V]
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
STATUS
DISPLAY
Change the number to select an angle.
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX
➡ 38, Changing audio during play
Source Select (DivX)
≥Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents
is automatically distinguished and output.
≥Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded
using interlace.
Using on-screen menus
≥Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded
using progressive.
Common procedures
PBC (Playback control ➡ 81) [VCD]
1 Press [DISPLAY].
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
Disc
CꢀDigital 2/0 ch
1
Soundtrack
Subtitle
Play
§ With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the
menus (➡ 37) on the disc.
Off
Picture
Sound
Other
L R
Audio channel
≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot
change when there is no recording.
Menu
Item
Setting
Audio attribute
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.
LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG:
k (kHz):
b (bit):
Signal type
Sampling frequency
Number of bits
ch (channel):
Number of channels
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
Language
press [1].
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
DAN: Danish
THA: Thai
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
POL: Polish
CES: Czech
SLK: Slovak
HUN: Hungarian
FIN: Finnish
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and
press [1].
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
MAL: Malay
¢:
Others
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].
VIE: Vietnamese
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
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Play menu—Change the play sequence
Sound menu—Change the sound effect
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that
can be selected will differ.
V.S.S.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)
Repeat Play
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers
only.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround
function on the connected equipment.)
≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.
≥All
≥Chapter
[CD][VCD]
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
MP3
≥Group
≥PL (Playlist)
≥Title
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
[CD][VCD] and MP3
Dialog Enhancer
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
and DivX
≥Track
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)
Select “Off” to cancel.
The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue
easier to hear.
Picture menu—Change the picture quality
Other menu—Change the display position
Playback NR
Position
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive§ (➡ 81)
1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu
moves.
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
Transfer§ [When “Progressive” (➡ above) is set to “On”.]
Status messages
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of title being played (➡ 80, Film and video).
Press [STATUS].
When the output signal is PAL
(When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.)
The display changes each time you press the button.
≥Auto:
≥Video:
≥Film:
Automatically detects the film and video
content, and appropriately converts it.
Select when using “Auto”, and the content is
distorted.
Select this if the edges of
the film content appear
Selected drive/type of disc
HDD
The remaining time appears here while
REC
PLAY
stopped.
Recording or play status/input channel
STEREO
L R
TV audio type being received (➡ below)
Selected audio type
jagged or rough when
Recording drive/Copy progress indicator
DVD REC
“Auto” is selected.
However, if the video
content is distorted as
shown in the illustration to the right, then select
“Auto”.
Title number and elapsed time during play/
Recording mode
Available recording time and
recording mode
Date and time
When the output signal is NTSC
≥Auto1
(normal):
≥Auto2:
Automatically detects the film and video
ꢁ
Remain
18:53:50 11.10.
13:50 XP
content, and appropriately converts it.
In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects
film contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.
ꢁ T1 0:05.14 XP ꢁ T2 0:00.10 XP
Title number and elapsed time during
recording/Recording mode
≥Video:
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and
the content is distorted.
AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV is selected)
No display
Reduces video tape noise while copying.
≥TV audio type
STEREO:STEREO stereo broadcast
M 1/M 2: Bilingual dual-sound broadcast
M 1: Monaural broadcast
≥Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from
a video tape.
≥On:
Noise reduction works for input video.
Noise reduction is off. You can record the input
signal as it is.
≥Off:
§ Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu
(➡ 24).
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Editing titles/chapters
Í
Í
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
1
During play or while stopped
AV
DRIVE SELECT
PAGE
CH
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 3
4 5 6
1
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.
ShowView
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Title View
Title View screen
8 9
7
HDD
- - -
007
008
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SSEARCCH
ARD 10.10. FRI
- - -
ARD 11.10. SAT
- - -
:, 9
- - -
;
1
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
Previous
Next
Page 02/02
OK
Select Previous
Next
OPTION
RETURN
I
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and
press [OK].
OK
3,4,2,1
OK
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
OPTION
REC
RETURN
RETURN
OPTION
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
(You cannot edit finalised discs.)
3
4
Press [OPTION].
Title/Chapter
Press [3,
4] to select the operation
Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one
and press [OK].
chapter.
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and
press [OK]. (➡ 47)
Title
Chapter
Enter Name
Start
End
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Refer to “Title
operations”
(➡ 47).
[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each
section between the division points becomes a chapter.
(➡ 38, 47, Create Chapter)
Partial Delete
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Delete
Properties
Edit
Title
Chapter View
Table Display
Switching the Direct Navigator
appearance ➡ 36
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
[HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a
playlist (➡ 48).
∫ If you select “Chapter View”
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
[HDD]
5
Press [
3
,
4
,
2
,
1
] to select the chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [OK].
–Titles:
–Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
500
To edit ➡ Step 6.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View
HDD
Chapter View screen
008 ARD 11.10. SAT
–Titles:
–Chapters:
99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles)
Approx. 1000 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approx. 254)
(Depends on the state of recording.)
001
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
0:31.24
---
[Note]
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ above)
≥Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot
be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot edit during recording or copying, etc.
≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.
dividing a title etc).
6
Press [OPTION], then [
3,
4] to select
the operation and press [OK].
Delete Chapter
≥[+R] [+R]DL] Each time you edit a title the information is saved to the
free space on the disc. If you do this numerous times, the amount
of free space decreases.
Create Chapter
Refer to “Chapter
operations” (➡ 47).
Combine Chapters
Title View
We recommend that you edit on the HDD and then copy to disc.
Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters
You can modify (remove unnecessary parts, divide, etc.) recorded
programmes.
≥You can go back to Title View.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Preparation
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connection to this unit.
≥Turn the unit on.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded
title to be edited.
≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 58).
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Title operations
After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 46)
Delete§
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.
≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded
title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
≥Press [OK] to exit the screen.
Properties
Properties
Dinosaur
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
No.
026
Time
12:19
Date 11.10.2006 MON Rec time 0:30 (SP)
Name ARD
You can give names to recorded titles.
➡ 57, Entering text
Enter Name
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Set up Protection§
If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title V
HDD
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
Cancel Protection§
007
008
[HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
ARD 10.10. FRI
ARD 11.10.
You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Delete
HDD
Partial Delete
1Press [OK] at the start point and end point of the
section you want to delete.
[HDD] [RAM]
008
PLAY
Start
End
(➡ below, For your reference)
Next
Finish
2Press [3, 4] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
≥Select “Next” and press [OK] to delete other sections.
3Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
0:43.21
Start
End
- -:- -.- -
- -:- -.- -
OK
RETURN
You can change an image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title
View.
1Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
2Press [OK] when the image you want to use as a
Change Thumbnail
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
HDD
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
ꢀ
008
Change
(➡ below, For your reference)
Finish
0:00.00
thumbnail is shown.
To change the thumbnail
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Change”, then press [OK] at
the point you want to change.
Start play and select the image
Change
of a thumbnail.
- -:- -.- -
ENTER
3Press [3, 4] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
You can divide a title into two.
Divide Title
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
HDD
Divide Title
1Press [OK] at the point you want to divide the title.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
3Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [OK].
[HDD] [RAM]
008
PLAY
Preview
Divide
(➡ below, For your reference)
Finish
0:43.21
To confirm the division point
Divide
- -:- -.- -
Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [OK]. (The unit plays 10
seconds before and after the division point.)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [OK] at the point where you want to divide the
title.
[Note]
≥The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (➡ 80) of the original title.
≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations
After performing steps 1–6 (➡ 46)
Delete Chapter§
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
≥Select “Combine Chapters” (➡ below) when you only want to delete the division point between chapters.
(The recorded contents will not be deleted.)
[HDD] [RAM]
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the
title.
Create Chapter
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
HDD
[HDD] [RAM]
008
PLAY
1Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.
Create
Finish
(➡ below, For your reference)
2Press [3, 4] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
0:43.21
Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [OK].
≥The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.
Combine Chapters
[HDD] [RAM]
§ Multiple editing is possible.
For your reference
≥Use search (➡ 37), Time Slip (➡ 38) to find the desired point.
≥To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (➡ 38) and Frame-by-frame (➡ 38).
≥To skip to the start or end of a title, press [:] (start) or [9] (end).
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Creating, editing and playing playlists
Í
VOL
CH
DRIVE
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and
SELECT
AV
DRIVE SELECT
PAGE
CH
press [OK].
2 3
1
4 5 6
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”
ShowView
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
and press [OK].
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Playlists
HDD
- -
Playlist View
- -
- -
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
Create
- -
- -
- -
EXIT
I
5 Press [2, 1] to select the source title
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
3,4,2,1
and press [4].
OK
OPTION
RETURN
≥Press [OK] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to
step 7.
RETURN
OPTION
CREATE
Create
Playlists
HDD
001 ARD 11.10. SAT
You can arrange the chapters (➡ 46) to create a playlist.
Source Title
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
002
002
---
---
Title
Title
Source Chapter
001
003
---
---
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapters in Playlist
---
---
---
OK
OPTION
Press RETURN to finish.
RETURN
6 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you
Playlist
Chapter
Chapter
want to add to a playlist and press
[OK].
Press [3] to cancel.
Copying (➡ 51) a playlist will create a title.
Create
Playlists
HDD
≥Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much
capacity.
≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles
and source chapters.
001 ARD 11.10. SAT
Source Title
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
002
002
---
---
Source Chapter
001
003
---
---
≥You cannot create or edit playlists while recording or copying.
Chapters in Playlist
---
---
---
[HDD] [RAM]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
OK
OPTION
Press RETURN to finish.
RETURN
–Playlists:
–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
99
≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.
Press [OPTION] to select “Create Chapter” and press [OK]
(➡ 47, Create Chapter).
≥If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the
items entered will not be recorded.
7 Press [2, 1] to select the position to
insert the chapter and press [OK].
Creating playlists
[HDD] [RAM]
Playlists
HDD
Create
001 ARD 11.10. SAT
Source Title
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
002
002
---
---
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate Video input to suit
the connection to this unit.
≥Turn the unit on.
Source Chapter
001
003
---
---
---
Chapters in Playlist
---
---
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded
title to be edited.
OK
Press RETURN to finish.
RETURN
≥[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (➡ 58).
≥You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording or while
copying.
≥Press [3] to select other source titles.
≥Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.
≥Playlists must be made in accordance with the encoding system
currently selected in “TV System” (➡ 68).
8 Press [RETURN].
All the selected scenes become the playlist.
1
While stopped
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
and press [OK].
FUNCTION MENU
HDD
Remain 30:00 SP
ShowView Record
Playback
Recording
Advanced Copy
Playlists
Delete
Copy
Flexible Rec
DV Auto Rec
To Others
OK
Setup
HDD Management
RETURN
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Editing and playing playlists/chapters
[HDD] [RAM]
Playlist operations
After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)
[-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
Delete§
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press
[OK].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and
cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
1
While stopped
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
Playlist information (e.g., total time and date)
is shown.
≥Press [OK] to exit the screen.
and press [OK].
Properties
[HDD] [RAM]
[-RW‹VR›]
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and
Properties
press [OK].
Dinosaur
No.
10
Date 12.10.2006 TUE
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
Chapters 002 Total 0:30.53
playlist.
RETURN
OK
To start play ➡ Press [OK].
To edit ➡ Step 5.
➡ 48, Creating playlists, Step 5–8
Create
Playlists
HDD
01
Playlist View
- -
Playlist View screen
[HDD] [RAM]
- -
Copy§
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press
[OK].
≥The copied playlist becomes the newest
one in the playlist view screen.
12.10. SUN 0:30
- -
Create
- -
- -
[HDD] [RAM]
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 46)
5 Press [OPTION], then [3, 4] to select
the operation and press [OK].
You can give names to playlists.
➡ 57, Entering text
Enter
Name
[HDD] [RAM]
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and
press [OK].
➡ 47, Change Thumbnail
Change
Create
Thumbnail
Copy
Refer to “Playlist
operations”.
[HDD] [RAM]
Enter Name
Delete
Change Thumbnail
Properties
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Edit
Chapter View
Chapter operations
[HDD] [RAM]
After performing steps 1–7 (➡ left)
≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and
source chapters.
∫ If you select “Chapter View”
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
➡ 48, Creating playlists, Step 5–7
Add
chapter.
Chapter
To start play ➡ Press [OK].
To edit ➡ Step 7.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position
to insert the chapter and press [OK].
Move
Chapter
Playlists
HDD
Chapter View
Chapter View screen
01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30
Playlists
HDD
Move Chapter
001
002
---
---
---
---
---
---
0:10.24
0:19.36
01 12.10. SUN 0:11
002
---
---
001
---
---
---
---
---
---
0:10.24
0:19.36
---
---
---
---
---
---
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 46)
7 Press [OPTION], then [3, 4] to select
the operation and press [OK].
Add Chapter
Previous
Page 01/01
Next
OK
RETURN
➡ 47, Create Chapter
Create
Chapter
Move Chapter
Refer to “Chapter
operations”.
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
➡ 47, Combine Chapters
Combine
Chapters
Playlist View
➡ 47, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all
the chapters in it.
≥You can go back to Playlist View.
Delete
Chapter§
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
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Delete Navigator
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete
DVD
TV
Í
1
While stopped
Í
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
DRIVE
SELECT
PAGE
CH
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and
2 3
1
press [OK].
4 5 6
ShowView
DELETE Navigator
HDD
Title View
8 9
0
7
- - -
- - -
007
008
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
SELECT
DELETE,
¢
ARD 10.10. FRI
- - -
ARD 11.10. SAT
- - -
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
:, 9
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
Previous
Page 02/02
Next
;
OK
Select
OPTION
Previous
Next
RETURN
EXIT
I
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
and press [OK].
3,4,2,1
OK
OPTION
RETURN
You can confirm the titles that you have selected using the
option menu.
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
≥Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (➡ 46,
step 4).
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
To show other pages
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
(You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)
Still pictures cannot be deleted.
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain
before proceeding.
≥You cannot delete while recording or copying.
4 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press
Preparation
[OK].
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 58, Setting the protection).
The title is deleted.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫ Available disc space after deleting
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
≥[HDD] [RAM] If you delete a recorded title, the space deleted
becomes available for recording.
Deleting titles during play
Available disc space increases after
deleting any of these titles
1
While playing
Press [DELETE ¢].
Available
disc space
......
Last title
recorded
Title
Title
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and
press [OK].
The title is deleted.
≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the
last recorded title is deleted.
Available disc space does
Available disc space
not increase even after
increases after deleting
deleting
Last title
recorded
Available
disc space
......
Title
Title
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even
after the contents are deleted.
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Copying titles or playlists
Copy
Advanced Copy
Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy.
Features
You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the
settings.
way you want.
HDD ➝ DVD
≤
≤
≤
Copy direction
DVD ➝ HDD
–
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW]
[DVD-V] (Only from a finalised disc)
≤
[DVD-V] You cannot perform high-speed copy with
finalised discs.
High speed mode copy§1
≤
[+RW] You cannot perform high-speed copy from
+RW to HDD.
§2
Changing recording mode
Finalise§3
–
≤
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Automatically finalised
Can be selected
High speed mode
Normal speed mode
–
High speed mode
Normal speed mode
Copying playlists§4
–
≤
≤
–
≤
≤
≤
§5
§5
Are chapters maintained?
Are thumbnails maintained?
Recording and Playing while Copying
–
–
–
–
§6
§7
§6
≤
≤
§8
–
–
§1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD
(The default setting is “On”. ➡ 63).
However in the following cases, copying to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using the high speed mode does not work.
≥When arranging multiple titles for copying, if any titles are recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”, then you cannot perform with
high-speed copy.
≥Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes or multiple titles using FR recording mode.
≥Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and LPCM, etc.).
≥Titles that contain many deleted segments.
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed
)
§2 If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However it does prevent
against degradation of picture quality.)
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.
§3 You cannot select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select”.
If you want to set auto-play select or the background colour, select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select” in “DVD Management” before copying (
§4 You cannot copy playlists with a play time more than 8 hours.
➡
60).
When you copy a playlist, it will become a title in the destination drive.
§5 [RAM] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] [+RW] : One title becomes one chapter.
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] : Chapters are created automatically ([-R] [-RW‹V›] about 5-minutes [+R] about 8-minutes) when finalising after copying the disc.
§6 Thumbnails return to the default position.
§7 When copying playlists, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.
§8 Possible only with titles on the HDD
(However it is not possible when copying with automatic finalisation.)
–You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while copying.
–You cannot play a playlist while copying titles with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 8).
–Still pictures cannot be played.
∫ Approximate copying times (Max. speed)
(excludes time required to write data management information)
5X Speed
DVD-RAM
12X Speed
4X Speed
4X Speed
8X Speed
+R§4
4X Speed
+R DL§2
4X Speed
+RW
HDD
DVD-R DL§2
DVD-R§1
DVD-RW§3
Required
Required
time
Required
time
15 min.
7 min. 30 s.
3 min. 45 s. 16
2 min. 30 s. 24
1 min. 53 s. 32
Required
time
15 min.
7 min. 30 s.
3 min. 45 s. 16
2 min. 30 s. 24
1 min. 57 s. 31
Required
time
8 min. 20 s.
3 min. 45 s. 16
1 min. 53 s. 32
Required
time
15 min.
7 min. 30 s.
3 min. 45 s. 16
Required
time
15 min.
7 min. 30 s.
3 min. 45 s. 16x
Recording
Mode
XP
SP
LP
Recorded
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
time
12 min.
6 min.
3 min.
2 min.
5
x
5 min. 46 s. 10
2 min. 30 s. 24
1 min. 21 s. 44
58 sec. 62
48 sec. 75
x
x
x
x
x
4
8
x
x
4
8
x
x
7
x
4
8
x
x
4
8
x
x
1
10
20
30
x
x
x
x
x
x
1 hour
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
EP (6H)
EP (8H)
1 min. 30 s. 40
≥The above values indicate the quickest possible times and speeds to high speed copy a one hour title recorded on the HDD to a high speed
recording compatible disc. Depending on what part of the disc is being written to, the features of the disc, etc., the times and speeds will vary.
§1 In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed DVD-R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 12X Speed DVD-R disc.
§2 In this unit, copying with 8X Speed discs, DVD-R DL and +R DL, will be performed at the same speed as with 4X Speed discs, DVD-R DL and
+R DL.
§3 In this unit, copying with a 6X Speed DVD-RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD-RW disc.
§4 In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed +R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed +R disc.
[Note]
≥When recording or playing while copying, the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not copy using the maximum speed.
Regarding copying to DVD-R DL (single-sided, Dual Layer)
and +R DL (single-sided, Double Layer)
When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily
copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high speed
to DVD-R DL and +R DL. The titles that were temporarily copied to
the HDD are then deleted.
You cannot copy to DVD-R DL and +R DL in the following cases.
–When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When
copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when
copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP
mode is needed on the HDD.)
Regarding copying of the broadcasts that allow “One time
only recording”
You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM (➡ 80) compatible DVD-
RAM, however, the title is deleted from the HDD.
≥Titles or playlists cannot be copied from DVD-RAM to the HDD.
≥Titles will not be copied if they are protected (➡ 47).
≥You cannot copy playlists created from “One time only recording”
titles.
≥Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered
on the same copying list.
–When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles
to be copied to the DVD-R DL and +R DL is greater than 500 in total.
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may
momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. (➡ 5)
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Copying titles or playlists
PAGE
1
While stopped
2 3
4 5 6
1
Numbered
buttons
CH
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
ShowView
8 9
7
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
press [OK].
SKIP
SLOW/SSEARCH
:, 9
COPY Navigator
HDD
;
1
Destination Capacity: 4310MB
Total
:
0
Size:
0MB( 0%)
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
001
002
003
004
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05
Rec time
0:52(SP)
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00
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FUNCTION
MENU
OK
Select
OPTION
OK
RETURN
3,4,2,1
OK
OPTION
RETURN
3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you
RETURN
“Green”
OPTION
“Red”
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
want to copy and press [OK].
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
To show other pages
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.
STATUS
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [OK] to register.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
Before copying
When copying a title with main and secondary audio
≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 64) when:
4
After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-
–Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL and +RW.
–When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 64)
and you are copying in XP mode.
Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play-
only and you can no longer record or edit.
Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
press [OK].
Copy starts.
∫ Speed and recording mode when copying
[HDD] ,-. [RAM] : High speed
[HDD]
>
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the following table.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Rec for High Speed Copy (➡ 63)
Copy speed
Only titles recorded with “Rec for High
Speed Copy” set to “On”. §
High speed
∫ To stop copying ➡ 54
∫ COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and
Only titles recorded with “Rec for High
Speed Copy” set to “Off”.
functions ➡ 54
Normal speed
When making a copy of multiple titles that
were recorded with “Rec for High Speed
Copy” set to “On” and “Off”.
§ 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]
∫ To check the properties of a title and sort COPY
Navigator
1 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press
[OPTION].
COPY Navigator
HDD
Destination Capacity: 4310MB
Size: 0MB( 0%)
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title
Total
:
0
001
002
003
004
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05
Rec time
0:52(SP)
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00
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Properties
Sort
OK
RETURN
–[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] copying source was recorded in “EP” or “FR
(recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Properties” or “Sort”
and press [OK].
Properties:
The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are
shown.
[Note]
Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL
or NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot
be copied.
Preparation
≥Insert a disc that you can use for copying (➡ 4, 5).
≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.
Sort:
Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].
This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to
display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start
time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.)
If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is
cancelled.
Copy
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL
are automatically finalised (➡ 80). 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.
[Note]
[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
(You cannot copy to finalised discs.)
≥When copying titles in high speed mode to high speed recording
compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R 8X, +R 8X or +RW 4X, the
sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal.
If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in
“DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (➡ 63).
≥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 (➡ 53).
When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be set to FR.
(However, if there is still not enough space after setting to FR mode,
copy will not be performed.)
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6 Register titles and playlists for copy.
Copying using the copying list–
Advanced Copy
≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any
changes to it (➡ step 7).
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW]
[-RW‹VR›] > [HDD]
Copy
[HDD]
>
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Cancel All
Destination Capacity: 4343MB
( 0%)
0MB
Size:
Name of item
New item (Total=0)
Copy Direction
HDD ꢀꢁDVD
You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.
1
2
3
No. Size
Copy Mode
VIDEO High Speed
See also “Before copying” (➡ 52).
Create List
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Create copy list.
1
While stopped
Start Copying
OK
OPTION
RETURN
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [OK].
3 Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO” or press the
“Green” button to select “Playlists”.
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
and press [OK].
Create List
HDD
VIDEO Playlists
- - -
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced
007
008
0:30(XP)
ARD 10.10. FRI
- - -
ARD 11.10. SAT
- - -
Copy” and press [OK].
- - -
Copy
Cancel All
Source
HDD
DVD
Previous
Page 02/02
Next
Previous
1 Copy Direction
HDD ꢀꢁDVD
OK
Select
OPTION
Next
Destination
RETURN
Copy Mode
2
VIDEO High Speed
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or playlists and
press [OK].
0
Create List
3
≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode,
Select the copy direction.
Start Copying
OK
RETURN
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “
” can be registered.
” or
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]
several times (➡ step 7).
“
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “
” can
4 Set the copy direction.
be registered.
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press
[;] to add the check mark and press [OK]
(➡ below, Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (➡ below)
≥To edit the copying list (➡ 54)
≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press
[4] (➡ step 5).
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press [1].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [OK].
If you select “HDD”, “Destination” is automatically set to
“DVD”, or vice versa.
You can register a multiple number of titles and
playlists on the copying list by repeating
steps 2–4.
You cannot start copying when the value of the “Size”
(➡ 54) exceeds 100% (“Destination Capacity” is not
sufficient).
4 Press [2] to confirm.
5 Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]
(➡ step 6).
5 Press [2] to confirm.
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Mode” and press [1].
“Format” is automatically set to “VIDEO”.
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Recording Mode” and press
[OK]
Press [3, 4] to select the mode and press [OK]
Copying” and press [OK].
.
When copying titles in high speed mode to high speed
recording compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R 8X, +R 8X or
+RW 4X, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than
normal.
3
.
4 Press [2] to confirm.
If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal
(Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup
menu (➡ 63).
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
press [OK] to start copying.
[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy & Finalise” or
“Copy Only” and press [OK].
≥If “Copy & Finalise” is selected
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.
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[OK].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [OK] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the
check mark is cancelled.
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Copying titles or playlists
(Continued)
To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and
+R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalise them after
copy.
Refer to the control reference on page 52.
∫ To stop copying
∫ To edit the copying list
Delete All
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
(You cannot stop while finalising)
Select the item in step 6–4 (➡ 53, right column)
Add
1
2
Press [OPTION].
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press
When High-speed copying
All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are
copied.
Delete
Move
[OK].
When Normal Speed copying
Delete All:
Copies until the point cancelled. However titles with “One time
only recording” restriction, only titles that have completely copied
at the point cancelled are copied to the disc. Titles that are
cancelled before the copy is complete are not copied and remain
on the HDD.
≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] If copy is cancelled during the step while
temporarily copying to the HDD, then nothing will be copied.
However, if copy is cancelled during the step while copying to
disc from the HDD, then only titles completely copied at the
point canceled are copied.
Delete all items registered on the copying list.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Add:
Add new items to the copying list.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlists and titles to be added and
press [OK].
Delete:
Delete the selected items.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
You can also delete multiple items (➡ 53, Multiple editing).
Move:
Move selected items or change the order of items on the copying list.
Press [3, 4] to select the destination and press [OK].
Even if the title was not copied to the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, the amount of
remaining writable disc space becomes less.
∫ To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To cancel all registered copying setting and lists
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53, left column)
∫ Recording and playing while copying
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed
copying. (Only when high speed copying without finalising)
≥Still pictures cannot be played.
Press [OK] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [OK].
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.
–When a title has been recorded or deleted at the copy source
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,
open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
≥Timer recordings executed while copying are recorded to the
HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.
(Only when high speed copying without finalising)
COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions
COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high
speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high
speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)
(However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in
high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW)
[+R]DL]
is displayed, but copy cannot be
performed.
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
(➡ 8, When recording the “One time only
recording” broadcasts)
Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only
recording” restriction after copying.
(➡ 8, When recording the “One time only
recording” broadcasts)
Title or playlist contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be copied.
Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding
system from that of the TV system currently
selected on the unit.
(NTSC)
(PAL)
≥Titles and playlists displaying these marks
cannot be selected.
Data size of each registered item
Destination Capacity: 4343MB
Size:
Size:
0MB (0%)
No. Size
Name of item
Data size recorded to the copy
destination
New item (Total=0)
≥When copying at normal speed, the
total data size will change according to
the recording mode.
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Create copy list.
≥The total data size shown may be
larger than the sum of the data sizes
for each registered item, because of
data management information being
written to the copy destination, etc.
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8
When the top menu is displayed
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and
+R DL
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title
you want to start copying, and press
[OK].
[DVD-V]
>
[HDD]
You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.
While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD
according to the set time.
My favorite
01/02
01
Chapter
02
Chapter
1
2
03
Chapter
04
Chapter
3
4
05
06
≥If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that
portion of title is not recorded.
≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” (➡ 63) is set to “On” and you
make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected
in “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 63) of the Setup menu.
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is
reached.)
To return to the previous screen
≥Operations and on screen displays during copy are also
recorded.
≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent
illegal copying, and cannot be copied.
Press [RETURN].
To stop copying
Press [∫].
You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop
copying.
≥If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.
≥The following cannot be copied: Video CD, Audio CD and so on.
Preparation
≥Insert the finalised disc (➡ 36).
[Note]
≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at the
beginning.
After performing steps 1–5 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-
Video”) (➡ 53, Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy)
≥The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of
copy to the end.
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top
menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.
≥Even if you copy a high quality video/audio DVD, the original
picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
≥If you want to copy a title from a finalised DVD-RW (DVD Video
Recording format), create a copy list and then copy (➡ 53, Copying
using the copying list–Advanced Copy).
6 Set “Copy Time”.
≥If you are not going to change the setting (➡ step 7).
∫Setting the unit to copy according to the set
time
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [1].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Time Setting” and press [OK].
≥Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” and press [OK].
4 Press [2] to confirm.
Copy will continue until there is not enough available
recording space on the HDD.
≥Setting the copying time
3 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [OK].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [OK].
Copy
Cancel All
1 Copy Direction
DVD ꢀꢁHDD
2
Hour
00 Min.
Copy Mode
2
3
DVD-Video XP
Set the time a few minutes
longer.
Copy Time
Press OK to change the setting.
Start Copying
OK
RETURN
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4]
to set the recording time.
6 Press [OK].
7 Press [2] to confirm.
Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after
the content being played finishes.
≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to
include the operation time before play begins.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start
Copying” and press [OK].
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK] to start copying.
The disc top menu is displayed.
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is
selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalising
the disc (➡ 60).
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
2 Start play on the other equipment.
DRIVE SELECT
PAGE
CH
2 3
4 5 6
3
When you want to start recording
1
Press [¥ REC].
ShowView
Recording starts.
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
INPUT SELECT
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
To stop recording
Press [∫].
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
∫
;
Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
I
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
3,4,2,1
≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 29), you can record the content of a
video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
OK
OPTION
REC
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REC MODE
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)
¥ REC
e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
[HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes
are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at
each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
Preparation
This unit
1
Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left column).
Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording
to start.
DV IN
2
3
4
VIDEO
L/MONO - AUDIO- R
S VIDEO
AV3 IN
Yellow White Red
≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 68).
DV cable
(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)
S Video
cable§
Audio/Video
cable
After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.
DV Auto Rec
Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to
HDD” or “Rec to DVD” and press
[OK].
DV unit is connected.
Record from the DV unit?
Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.
Rec to HDD
Rec to DVD
Cancel
You can proceed to step 4.
SELECT
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.
§ The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.
RETURN
OK
≥When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select
HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.
When recording from the unit’s DV terminal
≥Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input”
in the Setup menu (➡ 64).
≥When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” (➡ 63) is set to “On” and you
make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected
in “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 63) of the Setup menu.
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
and press [OK].
About the aspect when recording a programme (➡ 8)
3 Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec”
[Note]
and press [OK].
If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the
recording will start and the copying will stop.
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and
press [OK].
Manual recording
Recording starts.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Preparation
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV automatic
recording.
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
≥When recording bilingual programmes (➡ 8, Important notes for
recording)
≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 68).
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded
onto the HDD.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can
be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.
≥
It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.
≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It
cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in
NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 45).
≥Check the time on the unit is correct.
≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be
input properly.
≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will
not be recorded.
≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.
1
While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on.
have connected.
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e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual
recording (➡ left column).
56
Entering text
SELECT
AV
PAGE
CH
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a
2 3
4 5 6
1
Numbered
buttons
character and press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
ShowView
8 9
7
≥To delete a character
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field
and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.)
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
DELETE,
¢
∫
SKIP
SLOW/SSEARCH
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
STOP
;
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1
Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
I
5
J
K
N
Q
U
L
O
R
V
2 Press [7] twice to highlight
7
7
“R”.
6 M
OK
3 Press [OK].
3,4,2,1
7
P
T
7
OK
≥To enter a space
Press [DELETE ¢] and press
[OK].
OPTION
REC
RETURN
RETURN
“Green”
CREATE
8
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
“Red”
REC MODE
EXT LINK
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
3 Press [∫] (Set).
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title view
screen and so on.
The maximum number of characters:
[HDD] [RAM]
Characters
64 (44§)
64
To end partway
Title
Press [RETURN].
Text is not added.
Playlist
Disc ([RAM])
64
§ Title name for timer recording
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Characters
For your reference
Title
Disc
44
40
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu
after finalisation (➡ 60). When entering a title name, the name that
will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Top Menu Preview”
window.
[Note]
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
Standard Characters
Other Characters
Enter Name
Chapter 1_
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1
2
3
4
1
A
D
G
2
B
E
H
3
C
F
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6
b
e
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7
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f
8
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9
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0
Top Menu Preview
Chapter 1
1 Show Enter Name screen.
*
%
Title (timer recording)
i
7
&
Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 32, right
column.
Title
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 46.
Playlist
Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 49.
Disc
Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a name for a
disc” on page 58.
Name field: shows the text you have entered
Press the “Red” button or
Standard Characters
Other Characters
Enter Name
_
“Green” button to select
character type and press
[OK].
“Standard Characters”:
(➡ left, Alphabet characters,
etc.)
“Other Characters”:
(➡ below, Umlaut characters,
accented characters, etc.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
A
D
G
J
2
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
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C
F
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5
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6
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0
Top Menu Preview
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d
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Space
RETURN
OK
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
¢
¬
¶
£
-
¤
®
¸
¥
¦
§
¨
©
³
ª
´
«
µ
¿
É
Ó
Ý
ç
¯
¹
°
º
²
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¼
Æ
Ð
½
Ç
Ñ
Û
å
¾
È
Á
Ë
Õ
ß
é
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ý
Â
Ì
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ò
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ù
ü
Space
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HDD and disc management
Setting the protection
[RAM]
DVD
TV
Í
Í
VOL
CH
Preparation
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
DRIVE SELECT
PAGE
CH
2 3
1
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)
4 5 6
ShowView
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
0
SELECT
Protection” and press [OK].
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
press [OK].
DVD
EXIT
I
Titles
Used
11
0 : 22
Remain 5:38 (EP)
Management
DVD-RAM
Disc Name
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
Disc Protection
Delete all titles
On
3,4,2,1
OPTION
RETURN
SELECT
OK
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
OK
Format Disc
RETURN
MANUAL SKIP
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-
protected.
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Cartridge-protection
Common procedures
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
1
While stopped
play automatically starts when inserted in the
unit.
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
PROTECT
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
and press [OK].
FUNCTION MENU
Providing a name for a disc
HDD
Remain 30:00 SP
ShowView Record
Playback
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Recording
Advanced Copy
Playlists
Delete
Copy
You can provide a name for each disc.
Flexible Rec
DV Auto Rec
To Others
OK
Setup
Preparation
HDD Management
RETURN
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ above).
3 Press [3, 4] to select “HDD
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)
Management” or “DVD Management”
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Name”
and press [OK].
and press [OK].
e.g., [RAM]
DVD
➡ 57, Entering text
Titles
Used
11
0 : 22
Remain 5:38 (EP)
Management
DVD-RAM
≥The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalised disc, the name is
displayed on the Top Menu.
≥[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other
equipment.
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Delete all titles
Off
SELECT
OK
Format Disc
RETURN
Documentary
My favorite
01/02
DVD
Management
DVD-RAM
Titles
Used
11
0 : 22
Remain 5:38 (
01
Chapter
02
Chapter
1
2
≥When HDD has been selected, “Delete all titles” and
“Format HDD” are displayed.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
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Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete
all titles
Deleting all the contents of a disc—
Format
[HDD] [RAM]
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)
Preparation
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥Release protection (➡ 58).
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥Release protection (➡ 58).
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58)
[Note]
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data),
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc
even if you have set protection.
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all
titles” and press [OK].
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
press [OK].
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58)
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Format HDD”
press [OK].
A message appears when finished.
or “Format Disc” and press [OK].
7 Press [OK].
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
press [OK].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
[Note]
≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.
This can render the disc unusable.
[Note]
≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
≥Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
≥Still picture data (JPEG) or computer data cannot be deleted.
≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
7 Press [OK].
[Note]
≥When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be
possible to use it on any other equipment.
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed on the disc.
≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.
To stop formatting [RAM]
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
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HDD and disc management
Refer to the control reference on page 58.
[Note]
When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four
times).
Selecting the background style–Top Menu
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
After finalising
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you
can no longer record or edit.
≥[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting
(➡ 59) although it becomes play-only after finalising.
≥When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated.
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-
minute)§ chapters, if
–the titles were directly recorded to the disc.
–the titles were copied using any mode other than the high
speed mode (excluding [-R]DL] [+R]DL]).
§ This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode
of recording.
You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-
Video top menu after finalising.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58)
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”
and press [OK].
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
background and press [OK].
Top Menu List
≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles and
chapters during play.
1
2
3
Display after finalising
01
Thumbnail
Before
After
finalising
(Still picture)
finalising
Title Name
Recording/Editing/Entering name
Play on other players
≤
–
≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (➡ 47,
Change Thumbnail)
–
≤
Selecting whether to show the Top
Menu first–Auto-Play Select
≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s
equipment.
≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than
this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be
displayed.
≥Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58)
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play
Select” and press [OK].
Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu
[+RW]
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW
disc on other equipment.
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or
“Title 1” and press [OK].
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
Title 1:
The disc content is played without displaying the
top menu.
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ left
column) before creating top menu.
Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment–Finalise
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ above)
before finalising the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58)
Preparation
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Create Top
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
Menu” and press [OK].
After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58)
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalise” and
press [OK].
press [OK].
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
press [OK].
press [OK].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
press [OK].
7 Press [OK].
A message appears when finalising is finished.
[Note]
[Note]
≥You cannot cancel finalising.
≥You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the
created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such
cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.
≥Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Finalising takes up to 60 minutes.)
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.
This will render the disc unusable.
7 Press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
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FUNCTION MENU window
By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main
functions quickly and easily.
DVD
TV
Í
Í
1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
VOL
CH
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of
disc.
PAGE
CH
2 3
1
FUNCTION MENU
HDD
Remain 30:00 SP
4 5 6
Playback
ShowView
Recording
8 9
0
7
PROG/CHECK
Delete
Copy
DELETE
INPUT
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
To Others
OK
RETURN
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
I
2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and
press [OK].
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
≥If you select “To Others” and press [OK], the following screen
appears. Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [OK].
3,4,2,1
OK
OPTION
RETURN
FUNCTION MENU
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
HDD
Remain 30:00 SP
Timer Recording
ShowView Record
MANUAL SKIP
“Timer Recording”
Playback
appears in countries
where the GUIDE Plus+
system is available.
Recording
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
Advanced Copy
Playlists
Delete
Copy
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
Flexible Rec
DV Auto Rec
To Others
OK
Setup
RETURN
HDD Management
≥If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous
screen.
To exit the FUNCTION MENU window
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Child Lock
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote
control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.
ShowView
8 9
7
PROG/CHECK
INPUT
DELETE
0
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Press and hold [OK] and
[RETURN]
simultaneously until “X
HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
I
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears
on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.
OK
OK
OPTION
RETURN
To cancel the Child Lock
Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”
disappears.
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
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Changing the unit’s settings
Common procedures
W
X
CH
1
While stopped
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
∫
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
< OPEN/CLOSE
and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
press [OK].
DVD
4 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and
TV
Í
Í
VOL
CH
press [1].
DRIVE
SELECT
AV
Menus
Options
Tabs
PAGE
CH
2 3
1
Setup
Remote Control
Clock
DVD 1
Numbered
buttons
4 5 6
Power Save
Quick Start
DivX Registration
Initialize
Off
On
ShowView
Tuning
8 9
0
7
Disc
Picture
Sound
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
INPUT
SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Display
Connection
Others
TAB
SELECT
OK
RETURN
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
EXIT
STOP
5 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
EXIT
I
press [OK].
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
6 Press [3, 4] to select the option and
3,4,2,1
OK
OPTION
RETURN
press [OK].
RETURN
“Yellow”
CREATE
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
“Red”
To return to the previous screen
REC
REC MODE
EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC
“Green”
Press [RETURN].
AUDIO
STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
[Note]
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.
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Summary of settings
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Manual Tuning (➡ 67)
Tuning
Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 68)
Download from TV (➡ 68)
Settings for Playback
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Disc
Ratings
≥8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥1 to 7:
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is
shown.
≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
≥Unlock Recorder
≥Change Password
≥Temporary Unlock
≥Change Level
≥Do not forget your password.
Soundtrack Choose the language for audio, subtitle and
disc menus. [DVD-V]
≥English
≥Spanish
≥German
≥Dutch
≥French
≥Swedish
≥Italian
≥Some discs start in a certain language despite
any changes you make here.
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
≥In case of English/French/German/Italian/
Subtitle
Menus
≥Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not
available, subtitles of that language will automatically
appear if available on that disc.
≥English
≥Spanish
Spanish/Dutch/Swedish languages, when you
make download from TV, and Country setting
of Auto-Setup in plug-in, the language
(“Soundtrack”/“Menus”) will be same and
“Subtitle” will set to “Automatic”.
≥Enter a code (➡ 69) with the numbered
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
When the selected language is not available
on the disc, the default language is played.
≥German
≥Dutch
≥French
≥Swedish
≥Italian
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
≥English
≥Spanish
≥German
≥Dutch
≥French
≥Swedish
≥Italian
There are discs where you can only switch the ≥Other ¢¢¢¢
language from the menu screen (➡ 37).
Settings for Recording
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Recording time in EP mode
≥EP (6 Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP
mode (➡ 27, Recording modes and approximate recording
times).
disc.
≥EP (8 Hours):You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when
using “EP (8 Hours)”.
Aspect for Recording
Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying.
≥Automatic: The programme will be recorded in the original
aspect used when recording started (including when
≥When recording or copying to the HDD or DVD-RAM with
“Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off”, programme will be
recorded in the original aspect ratio.
recording started at a commercial, etc.).
≥16:9
≥4:3
≥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 or copying to a +R, +R DL and +RW.
Rec for High Speed Copy
≥On: You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press [2, 1] to
select “Yes” and press [OK].
You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and
+RW using high speed mode. However, screen size, etc. is
restricted (➡ right).
≥The following restrictions are applied to recorded titles.
–Recordings are made using the aspect ratio set in
“Aspect for Recording” (➡ above).
We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to
DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.
This setting is effective when recording from a television
programme or external equipment (including DV equipment),
or when copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.
–Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual
Audio Selection” (➡ 64).
–You are no longer able to switch the audio when
watching a programme on an input channel on the TV
connected to this unit (e.g., AV1, etc).
≥Off
DVD Speed for High Speed Copy
≥Maximum
Select the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-
speed copy compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R, +R 8X or +RW
4X discs).
≥Normal (Silent):
Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by this
unit is less than “Maximum”, however the time required for
copying will double (approximately).
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Changing the unit’s settings
(continued)
Refer to the control reference on page 62.
Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Comb Filter
≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.
≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.
Picture
Select the picture sharpness when recording.
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”
(➡ 68).
Still Mode
≥Automatic
≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
(The picture is coarser.)
≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is
clearer and finer.)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
(➡ 80, Frames and fields).
Seamless Play
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and
partially deleted titles.
≥On: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does
not work when there are several audio types included on
the playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the
positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.
≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
≥On
≥Off
Sound
Bilingual Audio Selection
≥M 1
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type
when:
≥M 2
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an
–Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- external source, such as when copying from a video cassette
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.
recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV
input terminal). Select on the other equipment.
–Recording or copying sound in LPCM (➡ below, “Audio Mode When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of
for XP Recording”).
audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (➡ below).
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡ 16).
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96
kHz or 88.2 kHz.
≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the
settings across if the signals have a sampling frequency
of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy
protection.
≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose
when the connected equipment cannot process signals
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
≥Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when
the connected equipment can process signals with a
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital
Select how to output the signal.
Select “Bitstream” if the connected
equipment decodes the signal.
Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the
signal and outputs it as 2 channels.
≥Bitstream:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby
Digital logo.
≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby
Digital logo.
DTS
≥Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS
logo.
[Note]
≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS
Not making the proper settings may
result in noise or some trouble for
digital recording.
logo.
MPEG
≥Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
≥PCM: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG
decoder.
Audio Mode for XP Recording
≥Dolby Digital (➡ 80)
Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP
mode.
≥LPCM (➡ 81)
–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than
that of normal XP mode recordings.
–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you
selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.
–When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of
audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).
Audio Mode for DV Input
≥Stereo 1: Records audio (L1, R1).
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s ≥Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)
DV input terminal (➡ 56).
subsequent to original recording.
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
≥Mix:
When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in
advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).
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Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Language
≥English
≥Español
≥Deutsch
≥Nederlands
≥Français
≥Italiano
Display
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.
On-Screen Messages
≥Automatic
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
≥Off
Grey Background
≥On
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey
background when tuner reception is weak.
≥Off
FL Display
≥Bright
≥Dim
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save”
(➡ 66) to “On”.
≥Automatic: The display turns dark during play and disappears
when the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily
if a button is pressed. While using this mode, the
standby power consumption can be reduced.
TV Aspect (➡ 20)
Set to match the type of ≥16:9
Connection
television connected.
≥Pan & Scan
≥Letterbox
Progressive (➡ 24)
≥On
≥Off
This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set
“AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without
component)” or “RGB 2 (without
component)”.
TV System (➡ 68)
≥PAL
≥NTSC
HDMI Settings
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
HDMI Video Format
You can only select items compatible with the connected
equipment. This setting normally does not need to be
≥576i/480i
≥576p/480p
≥720p
changed. However if you are concerned about output picture ≥1080i
quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.
Still pictures play at a resolution equivalent to 480p regardless
of the settings.
≥1080p:
When setting video output to “1080p”, we
recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 meters
or less in length to prevent video distortion.
≥Automatic: Automatically selects the output resolution best
suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i,
720p, 576p/480p or 576i/480i).
Aspect for 4:3 Video
To play a 4:3 title when connected with an HDMI cable, set
how to show images on the TV screen.
≥4:3:
Picture output expands left or right.
≥16:9: Picture is output as original aspect with
side panels.
Digital Audio Output
≥HDMI and Optical
≥Optical Only: Select when this unit is connected to an amplifier
with an optical digital audio cable and connected
to a TV with an HDMI cable and you want to enjoy
the highest quality of audio from discs (➡ 16).
VIERA Link
≥On
Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an ≥Off: Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.
HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.
AV1 Output
Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.
Select “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without
component)” for RGB output.
≥Video (with component):
Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite
signal.
≥S Video (with component):
Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)”
for component output (progressive output).
Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV.
When a decoder is connected, do not set to “RGB 1 (without
component)”.
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video
signal.
≥RGB 1 (without component):
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal.
If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB
signal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch
to display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.
≥If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select
“RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”. ≥RGB 2 (without component):
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal.
If you would like to switch to display the picture from the unit
only when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.
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Changing the unit’s settings
(continued)
Refer to the control reference on page 62.
Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
AV2 Settings (Set to match the connected equipment.)
Connection
(continued)
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
AV2 Input
≥RGB/Video
≥Video
≥RGB
≥S Video
Set to “RGB/Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording
RGB output from external equipment.
AV2 Connection
This setting is fixed with “Ext” if you set “TV System” to
“NTSC” (➡ 68).
≥Decoder:When a decoder is connected to descramble the
scrambled signals (e.g., C+decoder).
≥Ext:
When the VCR or a digital/satellite receiver is
connected.
Ext Link
≥Ext Link 1: When a digital/satellite receiver which transmits a
special control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart
cable is connected.
This setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set to
“NTSC” (➡ 68).
Start and stop timings of recording are controlled by
the control signal.
≥Ext Link 2: When external equipment with a timer function is
connected.
When it turns on, recording starts.
When it turns off, recording stops.
Remote Control (➡ 25)
≥DVD 1
≥DVD 2
≥DVD 3
Others
Clock (➡ 69)
Power Save
≥On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned to
≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.
–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡ 65).
–The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically
turned to “Off”.)
standby (➡ 82).
≥Off:
(If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically
–When the unit is off, Pay TV programmes cannot be watched turned to “Off”.)
on the TV because the signal from the connected decoder is
not looped through. To watch them, turn on the unit.
Quick Start
≥On
≥Off:
The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start
recording as quick as approx. 1 second§ after turning it on. You
can start recording soon after deciding you want to record
something.
Standby power consumption is less than when this is set
to “On”.
(If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to
“Off”.)
§Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.
≥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.
DivX Registration
≥You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (➡ 41).
Initialize
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Shipping Condition
≥Yes
≥No
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
Default Settings
≥Yes
≥No
All the settings other than the programmed channels, time settings, country settings, language settings, disc language settings,
ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.
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Tuning
∫ To change the tuning settings for individual
programme position
1
While stopped
Pos
Name
Channel
1
ARD
4
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
Manual
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Tuning
Fine Tuning Auto
to select a
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
Video System
Mono
Auto
Off
programme position
and press [OK].
SELECT
Title Page
301
and press [OK].
RETURN
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
RETURN : leave
press [OK].
Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and
Pos
To change the programme position in which
the TV stations are assigned
press [1].
Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the
number of the desired programme position and
press [OK].
Setup
Manual Tuning
Auto-Setup Restart
Download from TV
Tuning
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Name
Channel
To enter or change the name of a TV station
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and
press [OK].
If the station name needs a blank space, select
the blank between “Z” and “¢”.
TAB
SELECT
RETURN
OK
Others
To enter newly available TV stations or change
the channel number of an already tuned TV
station
Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter
the channel number of the desired TV station.
Wait a few moments until the desired TV station
has been tuned.
Manual Tuning
You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual
Tuning” and press [OK].
Manual Tuning
After the desired TV station is tuned, press [OK].
Fine Tuning
To obtain the best tuning condition
Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition
and press [OK].
If you delete programme position
of Host channel, GUIDE Plus+ data
is also deleted. Continue?
≥Press [1] to return to “Auto”.
Video
To select the video system type
System
Press [3, 4] to select “PAL” or “SECAM” if the
picture lacks colour, and press [OK].
Yes
No
Auto:
This unit automatically distinguishes
PAL and SECAM signals.
For receiving PAL signals.
If you select “Yes” and press [OK], the following screen
appears.
PAL:
Manual Tuning
SECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.
Pos Name Ch
Pos Name Ch
1
2
ARD
ZDF
N3
4
2
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Mono
To select the type of sound to be recorded
Press [3, 4] to select “On” if the stereo sound is
distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if
you want to record the normal (mono) sound
during a stereo or bilingual broadcast, and press
[OK].
3
4
5
5
8
10
HR3
BR3
6
7
8
9
SELECT
OK
RETURN
10
Delete
Move
Add
Title Page
To enter the Teletext title page for a channel
Entering title page number allows the unit to
automatically record programme and station
names.
To delete a programme position
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press the
“Red” button.
Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to enter the
number and press [OK].
≥To find the correct title page for the station, refer
to its Teletext TV guide.
To add a blank programme position
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press the
“Green” button.
To move a TV station to another programme position
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press
the “Yellow” button.
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the new programme position to
which you want to assign the TV station and press [OK].
You can make the following two settings by selecting the external
input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3) in step 5.
≥Video System (Auto/PAL/SECAM)
In order to record properly, make the appropriate settings to match
the connected equipment.
≥Title Page (Auto/Off)
[Note]
≥When the unit connected to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully
wired 21-pin Scart cable sets itself automatically (➡ 20), only
deletion of the programme position can be performed.
≥If you delete programme position of Host Channel, the GUIDE
Plus+ data is also deleted.
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Changing the unit’s settings
Refer to the control reference on page 62.
Auto-Setup Restart
TV System
Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with,
or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the
HDD.
You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡ 20) fails for some reason.
After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 67)
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup
1
While stopped
Restart” or “Download from TV” and
press [OK].
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”
The confirmation screen appears.
Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a Q
Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
(Programme positions are downloaded from the TV and
copied through this convenient function.)
and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
press [OK].
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
press [OK].
and press [1].
≥If the country setting menu appears on the television
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the country and press
[OK].
5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”
and press [OK].
Setup
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.
When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the
country setting screen appears.
TV System
PAL
NTSC
Tuning
Disc
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and
time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
Picture
Sound
Display
SELECT
OK
Connection
Others
RETURN
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
and press [OK].
≥PAL (factory preset)
When the GUIDE Plus+ system setting message appears.
≥If you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Go to step 2 on page 21.
–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system
television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL
60.
–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from
other equipment.
≥If you do not want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system
Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [OK].
Television picture appears. Setup is complete.
–[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the
HDD.
≥NTSC
List of TV Reception Channels
–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television
programmes cannot be recorded properly.
–Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.
–[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on
the HDD.
TV Channel
Channel indication
Germany/Italy
Other Countries
2 – 4
E2 – E10
5 – 10
E2 – E12
E11 – E12
(Germany)
H1 – H2 (Italy)
7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
11 – 12
press [OK].
13 – 20
21 – 69
74 – 78
80
A – H (Only Italy)
E21 – E69
S01 – S05
S1
—
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
E21 – E69
S1 – S5
M1
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
81 – 89
90 – 99
S2 – S10
M2 – M10
U1 – U10
∫ To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)
While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the
main unit for 5 or more seconds.
S11 – S20
S21 – S41§
(Hyperband)
S21 – S41
(Hyperband)
121 – 141
§ Only for 8 MHz channel raster
[Note]
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded
onto the HDD.)
≥If “NTSC” has been selected, the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be
used.
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Manual Clock Setting
Usually, the unit’s setup function (➡ 20) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit
cannot set the clock automatically.
In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [1].
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and press [OK].
6 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” of “Automatic” and press [OK].
Clock
Automatic Off
Time
15
Date
1
:
45
:
39
.
8
.
2007
Number
0
9
Please set clock manually.
OK: store RETURN: leave
CHANGE
SELECT
OK
RETURN
7 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change.
The items change as follows:
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J
8 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.
9 Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.
The clock starts.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
[Note]
If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction
function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times every day.
Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian:
Afar:
6566 Catalan:
6565 Chinese:
6570 Corsican:
8381 Croatian:
6577 Czech:
6582 Danish:
7289 Dutch:
6583 English:
6589 Esperanto:
6590 Estonian:
6665 Faroese:
6985 Fiji:
6765 Gujarati:
9072 Hausa:
6779 Hebrew:
7282 Hindi:
6783 Hungarian:
6865 Icelandic:
7876 Indonesian:
6978 Interlingua:
6979 Irish:
7185 Lingala:
7265 Lithuanian:
7387 Macedonian:
7273 Malagasy:
7285 Malay:
7383 Malayalam:
7378 Maltese:
7365 Maori:
7165 Marathi:
7384 Moldavian:
7465 Mongolian:
7487 Nauru:
7578 Nepali:
7583 Norwegian:
7575 Oriya:
7589 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Spanish:
7579 Persian:
7585 Polish:
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:
Tamil:
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
7684
8277 Tatar:
8279 Telugu:
8285 Thai:
8377 Tibetan:
8365 Tigrinya:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Ameharic:
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
7775 Romanian:
7771 Russian:
7783 Samoan:
7776 Sanskrit:
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:
7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish:
7782 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Turkmen:
6984 Italian:
7779 Shona:
7778 Sindhi:
7865 Singhalese:
7869 Slovak:
7879 Slovenian:
7982 Somali:
8378 Twi:
8368 Ukrainian:
8373 Urdu:
7079 Japanese:
7074 Javanese:
7073 Kannada:
7082 Kashmiri:
7089 Kazakh:
7176 Kirghiz:
7565 Korean:
6869 Kurdish:
6976 Laotian:
7576 Latin:
Bengali; Bangla:
Finnish:
8375 Uzbek:
8376 Vietnamese:
8379 Volapük:
6983 Welsh:
8385 Wolof:
8387 Xhosa:
8386 Yiddish:
8476 Yoruba:
8471 Zulu:
6678 French:
6890 Frisian:
6672 Galician:
6682 Georgian:
6671 German:
7789 Greek:
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
7065 Sundanese:
8076 Swahili:
8084 Swedish:
8065 Tagalog:
8185 Tajik:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian: 6669 Greenlandic:
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani:
7679 Portuguese:
7665 Punjabi:
7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua:
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Messages
On the television
Page
Authorisation Error.
≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different
40, 41
registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX)
Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected.
—
—
26
≥The HDD or disc may be full.
≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.
Cannot playback.
TV system is different from the
setting.
≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV
system currently selected on the unit.
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.
68
To playback, please change the TV
System in Setup.
Cannot record to the disc.
Unable to format.
≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.
10
39
Cannot play on this unit.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.
≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.
[Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is
no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW
increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]
47, 50,
59
Cannot record. Maximum number of
titles exceeded.
≥Use a new disc.
—
—
No Disc
≥The disc may be upside down.
Not enough space in the copy
destination.
≥Create space by deleting any unnecessary items.
47, 50,
59
≥Delete one or more items registered on the copy list to ensure that the “Destination
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Capacity” is not exceeded.
This is a non-recordable disc.
≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalised DVD-
R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +RW.
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW.
≥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.
4–5
This disc is not formatted properly.
Format it using DVD Management in
FUNCTION MENU.
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Not enough space on HDD. Space
of 4 hours (in SP mode) is
necessary.
≥
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] It is not possible to copy when there is not enough free space on the HDD
or when the total number of the recorded titles on the HDD and the titles to be copied are
greater than 500.
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Delete unwanted titles from the HDD.
Maximum number of titles is
recorded on HDD. Please delete
unnecessary titles.
Rental Expired.
≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)
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≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
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On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
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DVD
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.
(“∑” stands for a number.)
Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more
than 5 seconds.
GUIDE
≥GUIDE Plus+ data is being downloaded.
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HARD ERR§
NoERAS
≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
≥You cannot delete items on this disc.
The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.
NoREAD
≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
≥This message may appear when the DVD-RAM lens cleaner has finished cleaning.
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.
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NoWRIT
≥You cannot write to this disc.
The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.
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PLEASE WAIT§
≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying
out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait
until the message disappears.
PROG FULL§
≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.
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SP 35:50
≥Available space on the HDD or disc.
LP 151h
“SP”,”LP” and the numbers
are examples.
The example “SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP
151h” is displayed when over 100 hours are available.
“SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151
hours”.
UNFORMAT§
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format) that has been recorded on other equipment.
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Format the disc to use it.
However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.
UNSUPPORT§
F74
≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
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≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.
Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
F75
U59
≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction.
Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
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≥The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message
disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear
of the unit.
U61
≥(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or
copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not
broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.
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U72
U73
≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.
–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
–The HDMI cable is too long. Please use a cable 5.0 meters or less.
–The HDMI cable is damaged.
U76
U88
≥HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does not support copyright
protection.
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≥(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while
recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to
normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.
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U99
≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now press
[Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
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H or F
≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s
condition.)
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≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the
following.
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1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.
2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)
If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the
dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service
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X HOLD
≥The Child Lock function is activated.
Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.
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§The message are alternately displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.
Set up
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What equipment is necessary to play
multi channel surround sound?
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connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a
built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.
Are the headphones and speakers
directly connected to the unit?
≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
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The television has a Scart terminal and ≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using the Scart
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component video input terminal. Which
should I connect with?
terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGB
compatible television.
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,
connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is
compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some
flickering can occur.
Is my television progressive output
compatible?
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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Disc
Can I play DVD-Video, and Video CDs
bought in another country?
≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “2” or “ALL”.
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.
Cover
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have a
region number be played?
≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play
discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to
a standard.
Please tell me about disc compatibility
with this unit.
≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and
plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a
DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).
≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW ≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following
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compatibility with this unit.
standards: CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), DivX, MP3 and still
pictures (JPEG).
≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
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Recording
Can I record from a commercially
purchased video cassette or DVD?
≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording
is usually not possible.
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Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- ≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW
recorded on this unit be played on other
equipment?
this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and
capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.
≥If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.
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Can I record digital audio signals using
this unit?
≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output
only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital video
camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)
Can a digital audio signal from this unit
be recorded to other equipment?
≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio
Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.
–PCM Down Conversion: On
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–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM
However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording
equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3 signals.
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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast
during recording?
≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].
(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”)
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≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before
recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.
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Can I high speed copy to a disc?
≥Yes, you can. (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before recording the
programme.)
Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.
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GUIDE Plus+
Why is the GUIDE Plus+ system only
available after approx. 2 hours?
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≥The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited. Depending on the country, signal
quality and number of channels received, the time until the GUIDE Plus+ system is ready
can vary.
How often is the GUIDE Plus+ data
updated and when?
≥The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station
transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. Data will be transmitted at
2:50 AM every day.
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It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download.
The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded automatically when the unit is turned off.
Is it possible to programme a recording, ≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording
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menu.
with a start and end time that are
different from the GUIDE Plus+ system?
Does the GUIDE Plus+ system support ≥The GUIDE Plus+ system works independently of VPS/PDC. However, you can
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programme TIMER recordings with VPS/PDC in the Timer Recording menu.
VPS/PDC?
How can I cancel a TIMER
programming?
≥The “F” symbol appears in the GUIDE Plus+ when a Timer Recording is programmed
with the GUIDE Plus+ system. To cancel a Timer Recording programming, press [PROG/
CHECK]. Select the desired entry and press [DELETE ¢].
Can I receive GUIDE Plus+ system data ≥No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with satellite receivers or Set
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Top Boxes, please use the External Link feature or your unit’s manual timer programming.
via a connected satellite receiver or a
Set Top Box?
What happens when I unplug my unit
from the power outlet?
≥The GUIDE Plus+ system data will not be updated. If the unit is disconnected from the
power supply for a longer period of time, then the GUIDE Plus+ data is lost. Make sure
that the time is set again appropriately.
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What happens if my postal code
changes, e.g. if I move?
≥Change the postal code in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menu. If necessary, perform a full
Auto-Setup. Saved GUIDE Plus+ data may be lost.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
≥Image disturbance during search.
≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting
breaks.
≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into power save mode, or
operations are slow to respond in power save mode.
≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a
Panasonic disc.)
≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the power save
mode (➡ 9), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an
unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.
Power
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No power.
≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.
≥Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT-L” on the unit’s
display blinks when [Í DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.
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The unit does not turn on
pressing [Í DVD].
The unit switches to standby
mode.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.
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The power is turned off
automatically.
≥If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control”-compatible TV with an HDMI cable, or
connected this unit to a Q Link-compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable, this unit will
be automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to standby mode.
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The power is turned on
automatically.
≥If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control”-compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will
automatically turn on while you are setting a timer recording from the programme listing on the
TV.
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Displays
The display is dim.
≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.
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“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s
display.
≥Set the clock.
The time recorded on the disc and ≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.
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the available time shown do not
add up.
The play time shown for MP3
does not agree with the actual
time.
≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no
increase in disc space.
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≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.
≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.
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The clock is not correct.
≥Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correction function may not work.
In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting the Auto Clock Setting
does not work, set the time manually.
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Compared to the actual recorded ≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames
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time, the elapsed time displayed
is less.
(Only when recording in NTSC)
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.
“U88” is displayed and the disc
cannot be ejected.
≥The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
1
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for
about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.
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TV screen and video
Television reception worsens
after connecting the unit.
≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It
can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved
by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.
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Status messages do not appear. ≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu.
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The grey background does not
appear.
≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu.
Picture does not appear during
timer recording.
≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording
is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
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The 4:3 aspect ratio picture
expands left and right.
≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.
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Screen size is wrong.
≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu.
≥By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be
made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.
≥Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “4:3”.
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It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating
instructions.
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Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect
are stretched vertically.
≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
–[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)”
recording mode.
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–If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW.
–If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.
When you want to record 16:9 programme in the same aspect, set “Rec for High Speed
Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “16:9”.
–By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be
made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating
instructions.
There is a lot of after-image when ≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using
progressive output, one part of
the picture momentarily appears
to be doubled up.
≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
There is no apparent change in
picture quality when adjusted
with the Picture menu in the on-
screen menus.
≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.
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The images from this unit do not ≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal,
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appear on the television.
S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI terminal on this unit.
≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.
Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds
to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.
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Picture is distorted.
≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While
stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
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≥When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this unit’s TV
system.
≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
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The picture is distorted during
play, or video will not play
correctly.
≥You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weather
conditions.
≥The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in
the following situations:
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–between titles recorded with different recording modes.
–between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.
–between scenes recorded with different resolutions.
–between playlist chapters.
Sound
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio
type.
≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the
amplifier if you have connected one.
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≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
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≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.
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≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)
≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT
terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to
“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.
≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected
with an HDMI cable.
≥If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you
can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.
If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.
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Cannot switch audio.
≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.
–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the
disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
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–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.
–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”).
≥The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch
the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using
audio cables.
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≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
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Operation
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Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn’t work.
≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the
code.
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote
control.
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Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time
for more than 5 seconds.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during
operation.
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≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight
exposure.
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≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. 24–25
≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.
≥The child lock function is activated.
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The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
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1
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the
dealer.
2
HDD activation is slow.
Cannot eject disc.
≥The HDD is in power save mode.
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≥The unit is recording.
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≥Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT-L” on the unit’s
display blinks when [Í DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.
≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock
function.
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Cannot tune channels.
≥Check the connections.
≥You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable to download channel presets.
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Cannot download channel
presets from the television.
Startup is slow.
≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.
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≥Startup takes time in the following situations:
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
–The clock is not set.
–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.
–For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.
–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
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Recording, timer recording and copying
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Cannot record.
Cannot copy.
≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
unit can record onto.
≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD
Management.
≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached
its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.
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≥You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.
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≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the
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HDD and then copy.
–If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a
blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode
recording is necessary).
–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.
≥You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. However, you can record and copy again if
you format DVD-RW.
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≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and
+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or
switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit
may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.
≥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.
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Cannot record from external
equipment.
≥Check that the connection is correct.
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≥Select the input channel (“AV2”, “AV3” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.
Timer recording does not work
properly.
≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the
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programme.
≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording
list is not on.)
≥Set the clock.
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Timer recording does not stop
even when [∫] is pressed.
≥Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
recording drive.
≥When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (“EXT-L”
disappears.)
≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
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VPS/PDC does not work.
≥VPS/PDC will activate when this unit is set to standby mode. While this unit is on, recording
starts and finishes at times you set initially.
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VPS/PDC does not work when
making a timer recording using a
SHOWVIEW number.
≥If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two SHOWVIEW numbers, use the
SHOWVIEW number for VPS/PDC.
A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer
any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.
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The programme name and the
recorded title do not match.
≥There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the recorded title still has
the old programme name.
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Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc.
disc using the high speed mode.
≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu. (The
default setting is “On”).
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode, you cannot
perform high-speed copy.
≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High
Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL
or +RW discs with high-speed copy.
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When copying, it takes a long
time even when high speed
mode is selected.
≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed
recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the
disc.
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≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.
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≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic
DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.
An unusually loud sound is
coming from the rotating DVD-R,
etc.
≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal,
however, this is not a problem.
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The DV automatic recording
function does not work.
≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV
equipment settings.
≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV
equipment are not successive.
≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.
≥The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.
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Troubleshooting guide
Play
Page
Play fails to start even when
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
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≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.
≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording.
≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM
using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to
copyright protection.
4–6
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≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hours)” mode.
≥You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
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≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)
Audio and video momentarily
pause.
≥This occurs between playlist chapters.
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≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high
speed mode.
≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
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≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] 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.
DVD-Video is not played.
≥You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.
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Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.
≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on
some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.
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No subtitles.
≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.
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Angle cannot be changed.
≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.
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You have forgotten your ratings
password.
You want to cancel the ratings
level.
≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press and hold
[¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will
appear on the unit’s display).
Quick View does not work.
≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.
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The resume play function does
not work.
≥Memorized positions are cancelled when
–press [∫] several times.
–open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]).
–[CD] [VCD] turn off the power.
–if a recording or timer recording was executed.
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The Video CD picture does not
display properly.
≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.
≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during
search.
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Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. does ≥These functions do not work with finalised discs.
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not work.
≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title
recorded on the disc.
It takes time before play starts.
Picture stops.
≥This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)
≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)
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—
Cannot see the beginning of the ≥(If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)
title played.
When the TV is set to off and [1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit’s remote control to start play,
the TV power will automatically turn on, but you may not be able to see the beginning of the
title played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [:], return to the beginning of the
title.
Edit
Available disc space does not
increase even after deleting a
title.
≥Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL.
≥Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.
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Cannot edit.
≥You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.
Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.
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Cannot format.
≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
≥You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit.
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4–6
Cannot create chapters.
≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.
≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.
≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a
start point.
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Cannot mark the start point or
the end point during “Partial
Delete” operation.
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Cannot delete chapters.
Cannot create a playlist.
≥When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.
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≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select
them individually.
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Still pictures
Page
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Cannot display Direct Navigator
screen.
≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for
linked timer recording with external equipment.
GUIDE Plus+
The GUIDE Plus+ System does
not receive any data.
≥Check whether GUIDE Plus+ system setup was performed in full.
The GUIDE Plus+ system data is updated several times each day. When the unit is first
connected, the GUIDE Plus+ system is not yet ready to receive data.
It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download.
Depending on when you set up this unit, it may take approximately one day before you can
display the television programme list.
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≥Check whether the clock is properly set.
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≥If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the GUIDE Plus+ system may not
be able to receive any data.
“No Data” is displayed for some ≥These stations may not have been able to be identified automatically.
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or all stations.
For these stations, select the “On” in the sub menu under “Editor” and assign the correct
reference station manually.
≥Some stations are not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.
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The GUIDE Plus+ information is
not displayed properly.
≥The reference station is not assigned correctly in “Editor”.
Select the correct reference station.
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≥There was a programme change.
Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the GUIDE Plus+ system provider or
station provider.
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The GUIDE Plus+ data transfer
was interrupted.
≥The GUIDE Plus+ system shows the data that was received up to the interruption.
≥The programme information may be incomplete.
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The GUIDE Plus+ data is not
updated.
≥The unit must be in standby mode in order to update the data. If the unit is in EXT LINK mode
(EXT-L lights up in the display), then the data update may also not work.
≥Make sure that the time is set correctly.
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≥Check whether “Off” is set under “Night Download” and change the setting in GUIDE Plus+.
“No Data” is displayed in the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
≥Programme the Timer recording manually or via SHOWVIEW.
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VIERA Link
VIERA Link doesn’t work.
≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when
the power for the main unit is set to On.
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≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.
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≥Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.
≥If the connection for the equipment connected with HDMI was changed, or if there was a
power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket, “HDAVI Control”
may not work.
In this case, perform the following operations.
1
2
3
When the HDMI cable is connected to all equipment with the power on, turn the TV
(VIERA) on again.
Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function to off, and then set to on
again. (For more information, see the VIERA operating instructions.)
Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this unit’s screen is
displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.
To reset this unit
To return all the settings other
than the main ones to the factory
preset
≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings
level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the
programmed channels, time settings, country settings, language settings, disc language
settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.
≥Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen appears.
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the
factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.
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To reset the ratings level
settings
≥While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and
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hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.
To restore the unit if it freezes
due to one of the safety devices
being activated
≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)
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Glossary
Bitstream
Film and video
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames
per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30
frames per second as well.)
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PAL discs) or
30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally
appropriate for TV drama programmes or animation.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This
is called decoding.
DivX
Finalise
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX
media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality
that maintains a relatively small file size.
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalise
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this
unit.
After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer
record or edit. However, finalised DVD-RW can be formatted for
recording again.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default
audio.
Folder
This is a place on the disc where groups of data are stored together.
In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures
(JPEG) are stored.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then
only output the front two channels.
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),
+RW and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on this unit.
Formatting permanently deletes all contents.
Drive
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and disc
(DVD). These perform the reading and writing of data.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are
possible.
u
r
Frame
Field
Field
Dynamic range
≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but
picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but
there is no blurring.
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low
volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.
HDD (Hard disk drive)
This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic
products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits
uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This
unit supports high-definition video output [720p (750p), 1080i
(1125i), 1080p (1125p)] from HDMI AV OUT terminals. To enjoy
high-definition video a high definition compatible television is
required.
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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
RGB
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures.
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The
benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering
the degree of compression.
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G),
and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them.
By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission,
noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
Sampling frequency
LPCM (Linear PCM)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the
original sound.
MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video.
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based
digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and
CD-RW.
1080i
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass
every 1/50th of a second to create an interlace image. Because
1080i (1125i) more than doubles current television broadcasts of
480i (525i), the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic
and rich image.
Pan&Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
Pan & Scan:The sides are cut off so the picture fills
the screen.
1080p
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the
same time every 1/50th of a second to create a progressive image.
Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace,
there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.
720p
Letterbox:Black bands appear at the top and bottom
of the picture so the picture itself appears in
an aspect ratio of 16:9.
In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same
time every 1/50th of a second to create a progressive image. Since
progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there
is a minimal amount of screen flicker.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Progressive/Interlace
The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses
twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are
called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p
input terminals are progressive compatible.
Protection
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or
deletion protection.
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Specifications
Recording system
HDMI Output
19 pin type A: 1 pc
Logical layer
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
DVD Video
Recording
format
DVD-Video
format
+VR
Video
format
Video system:
SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
OK
-
-
-
OK§1
OK§1
OK§1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Recording system:
Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
S-Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):
AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
RGB in (PAL): AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination
Video out (PAL/NTSC):
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)
-
DVD-RW
-
+R
OK
OK
OK
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):
Recordable discs
AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
RGB out (PAL/NTSC):
DVD-RAM:
2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),
2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)
1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),
1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)
2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)
1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),
2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),
2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2.4-16X SPEED (Ver. 1.3)
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination
DVD-R:
DVD-R DL:
DVD-RW:
Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
+R:
Television system
+R DL:
+RW:
Tuner system
Channel coverage
PAL-BGH
SECAM-BG
(CCIR)
VHF: E2–E12, A–H2 (Italy)
UHF: 21–69
CATV: S01–S05 (S1–S3),
S1–S20 (M1–U10), S21–S41
Recording time
Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours
LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours
Maximum Approx. 284 hours with 160 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)
XP: Approx. 36 hours, SP: Approx. 70 hours
RF converter output:
Not provided
DV input
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc
LP: Approx. 138 hours, EP: Approx. 212 hours/284 hours
Others
Playable discs
Region code:
‚ 2
5 oC to 40 oC
10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz
Approx. 32 W
Logical layer
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity range:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions (WkDkH):
Mass:
Recordable disc
DVD Video
Recording
format
OK
-
DVD-Video
format
+VR
format
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)
DVD-RW
-
-
-
-
-
430 mmk330 mmk59 mm
Approx. 4.2 kg
OK
OK
OK
-
-
-
-
Power consumption in standby mode:
Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)
Approx. 11 W (Quick Start mode)
OK
+R
-
-
-
OK
OK
OK
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
§1 It is compatible to a DVD-Video format after finalised.
Read only disc
DVD
Logical layer
DVD-Video
§2 Conforming to IEC62107
This unit is not compatible with “Chaoji VCD” available on the
market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.
DVD-R/DVD-R DL MP3, JPEG, DivX
CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD§2
CD
CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD§2, MP3, JPEG, DivX
CD-R/CD-RW
Internal HDD capacity
160 GB
Optical pick-up
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)
LASER specification
Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)
Wave length:
CD
780 nm wave length
662 nm wave length
DVD
Laser power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
Audio
Recording system:
Audio in:
Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode)
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack)
Input level:
Input impedance:
Audio out:
Output level:
Output impedance:
Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
More than 10 k≠
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
Less than 1 k≠
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Safety precautions
Placement
Foreign matter
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.
Service
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service
centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should
not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will
be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your
local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your
local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
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Index
A
GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–23, 30–31
Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rec for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . 28, 63
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 63
Auto Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
External Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–34
Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
RGB
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio
Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AV2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
H
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 65, 80
IImportant notes for recording . . . . . . . 8
J
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 81
L
Language
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
C
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Channel
LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 81
M
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 46
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cleaning
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Connection
Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Menu
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–41
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Mode
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
S
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SHOWVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 29
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Still picture
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 42
N
Name
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Amplifier, system component . . . . . . . . 16
Digital receiver, satellite receiver,
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 47
Noise reduction (NR)
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DV input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–17
Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
Copy
Title/Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Country setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 47
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
T
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–34
Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tuning
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
O
On-screen
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
P
TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
V
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 64
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45, 81
Properties
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Protection
V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 65
VPS/PDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
D
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Delete
All titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 49
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DELETE Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 42, 46
Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–41, 80
Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Q
Q Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
E
Enabling discs to be played on other
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
R
equipment - Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Ext Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 66
F
Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 60, 80
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 59, 80
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . . 27
FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . 61
G
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