Panasonic DIGA DMR-XW380 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No.

DMR-XW380

Dear customer

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

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

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

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.

∫ Region management information

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL” .

Example:

2 ALL

2

3

5

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

EB

until

2010/05/03

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Getting started

Features

∫ Easy access to various functions ( > 15)

You can access the main function quickly and easily from FUNCTION MENU display.

∫ DVB-T / DVB-T2 tuner built-in ( > 16)

This unit has two DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) terrestrial tuners built-in.

DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(Product numbers correct as of March 2010. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000477)

2 Batteries for remote control

1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)

1 RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003)

∫ Supports Audio Description signal ( > 18)

Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen

(narration) and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

The batteries information

Insert so the poles ( i and j ) match those in the remote control.

∫ Record with High Definition ( > 21)

It is possible to record in high definition quality when the broadcast is high definition.

∫ 2 programmes Simultaneous Recording

( > 22)

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

∫ VIERA CAST ( > 65)

Internet services (such as YouTube, Picasa Web

Albums, etc.) can be accessed easily by using the

VIERA CAST button.

∫ DLNA ( > 66)

You can enjoy the video and still pictures saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA compatible equipment connected via a network.

∫ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” ( > 68)

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

∫ Owner ID ( > 86)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft.

R6/LR6, AA

≥ Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.

≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.

≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.

≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

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

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO

THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH

THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR

COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

Check for the ASTA mark the body of the fuse.

Ï or the BSI mark Ì on

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of

AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE

FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME

THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND

THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF

SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL

SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED

INTO ANY 13- AMPERE SOCKET.

Fuse cover

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

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Table of contents

∫ Getting started

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The batteries information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Basic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Network connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Easy setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Network Easy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Common Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

∫ Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using TV Guide system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

REWIND LIVE TV/ PAUSE LIVE TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

∫ Recording

Recording TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operation during recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Various functions with Freeview+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Timer recording from channel information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Manual timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To cancel recording when timer recording has already begun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

∫ Playing back video

Playing DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Regarding DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

∫ Editing video

Deleting recorded video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Editing recorded video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

To create/playback/edit the chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

∫ Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copying Title Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD. . . . . . . . . 48

Copying a finalised disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

∫ Still pictures

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Start Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Still picture play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Still pictures operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

∫ Music

Playing music/Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . 56

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operations during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Editing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Album and track operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

∫ With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Recording from video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Recording broadcasts from Set Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Linked timer recording (SKY Digital STB, etc.)

–EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

∫ Convenient functions

Enjoying VIERA CAST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

DLNA feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”/Q Link) . . . . . . . . 68

Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

HDD / Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Switch the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

TV operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Other TV connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Amplifier connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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∫ Troubleshooting

Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

VIERA Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

To reset this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

∫ Reference

HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Media handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Recording modes and recording contents . . . . . 104

Operations that can be performed simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Structure of folders displayed by this unit . . . . . 106

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Still pictures

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

































DRIVE

SELECT

1

4

7 ghi p qrs

DEL

STATUS

DIR

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OPTION

REC

AV

2

5

8

SKIP

0

STOP

TV

 abc jkl tuv

3

6

9 def mno xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC

TEXT STTL

OK

CHAPTER TIME SLIP

VOL

AD

CH

PAGE

CH

EXIT

FUN

CT

N M

IO

U

BACK/

RETURN

DISPLAY

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

































1 Turn the unit on or off ( > 11, 14)

2 Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or USB) ( > 14)

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.)

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music ( > 38)

5 Basic operations for recording and play

6 Show channel information ( > 17)/Programme information within TV Guide screen ( > 19)/Show status messages ( > 36)/Show Information ( > 34)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame ( > 36)

8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top menu ( > 31, 33)

9 Show OPTION menu ( > 39, 52, 59)

: Colour buttons

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

; Recording functions

< Show digital text ( > 18)

= Show subtitles ( > 18)

> Create chapter ( > 42)

?

Skip the specified time ( > 36)

@ Transmit the remote control signal

A TV operation area ( > 88)

B Channel select ( > 16)/

Change pages in the TV Guide system etc. ( > 19)

C Show VIERA CAST ( > 65)

D Input select ( > 16, 21, 62)

E Show Timer Recording screen ( > 28)

F Exit the menu screen

G Show the TV Guide screen ( > 19)

H Show FUNCTION MENU window ( > 15)

I Return to previous screen

J Direct TV recording ( > 23)

K EXT LINK function ( > 64)

L Show Playback menu ( > 70)

M Listen to Audio Description ( > 18)

N Skip approx. 1 minute forward ( > 35)

O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward ( > 35)

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Main unit

       

∫ Remote Control signal sensor

     

Pull to flip down the front panel.

20

30

30

20

Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit

1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I) ( > 11, 14)

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

2 Disc tray ( > 14)

3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder

( > 62)

4 Display ( > below)

5 Recording indicator

6 Remote control signal sensor ( > above)

7 Connection for VCR, Panasonic’s video camera, etc. ( > 62)

8 Open/close disc tray ( > 14)

9 SD card slot ( > 14)

: USB port ( > 14)

; Channel select ( > 16)

< Start recording ( > 21)/Specify a time to stop recording ( > 21)

= Stop

> Start play

Rear panel terminals ( > 8, 9, 10, 89)

The unit’s display

  

COPY

USB



SD EXT

 

-L

HDD

DVD



1 Disc indicator

2 Copying indicator

3 USB port indicator

4 SD card slot indicator

5 EXT LINK indicator

6 Timer recording indicator

This indicator lights up when the timer recording standby is activated.



PLAY

 

7 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator

8 Main display section indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages

9 Remote control signal indicator

: Playback indicator

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Basic Connection

≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

≥ Other Connections ( > 89)

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio.

≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( > 68).

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3

TV’s rear panel

RF IN

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

HDMI IN AV

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

AV1 (TV)

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI

AV OUT

RF

IN

RF

OUT

Aerial cable

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

AC mains lead (supplied)

Required setting:

Set “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” ( > 83).

(The default setting is “On”.)

After completing the connections, proceed to Easy setting ( > 11).

≥ Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables.

≥ Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

HDMI cable

21-pin Scart cable

To the aerial

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About HDMI cable

≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the

HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

≥ When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI

Cables 5.0 meters or less.

≥ Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:

RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-

CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

≥ If you connect a DVI device (PC monitors, etc.), we recommend the device compatible with HDCP (High-Band width Digital Content Protection):

Depending on the device, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

≥ If you connect a DVI device that is not compatible with

HDCP, set “HDCP on HDMI Output” to “Off” ( > 83).

≥ If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed ( > 116) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

About a 21-pin Scart cable

You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible TV.

≥ Set “AV1 Output” ( > 83)

≥ If the 21-pin Scart cable and HDMI cable are connected with a TV, you can use Direct TV

Recording ( > 23) or PAUSE LIVE TV programme

( > 20) function when watching a programme via

TV’s tuner.

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. 0.7 W (Power Save in Standby mode is activated)]

When connecting the Set Top Box or

VCR


AV2 (EXT)

21-pin

Scart cable

AV

DO NOT

TV

VCR

Set Top Box or VCR

(Satellite receiver, CATV, etc.)

This unit

Connect the unit directly to the TV

If you connect the unit through an

AV selector or VCR (video cassette recorder) to the TV, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

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

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

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Connection

Network connection

Following functions will be available when this unit is connected to the network.

≥ Automatically acquiring the title of the CD ( > 56)

≥ Enjoying VIERA CAST ( > 65)

≥ DLNA function ( > 66)

≥ Updating the software (firmware) of this unit ( > 87)


10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

LAN

LAN cable

(Straight)

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

≥ Refer to the operating instructions for the connected device.

≥ Use only category 5 straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.

≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.

≥ Please be aware that if you connect to a network without encryption, a third party may illegitimately intervene and eavesdrop on the transmissions, and data such as personal information, confidential information etc. may be leaked.

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Auto Setup



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

7 p qrs

2 abc

5 jkl

8 tuv

DEL

SKIP

0

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

EXIT

FUN

CT

IO

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Easy setting

1

Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2

Press [ Í ].

DVB Auto Setup starts.

DVB Auto Setup takes about 3 minutes.

DVB Auto Setup

Progress CH 21

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

68

Type Quality

REC REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC

TEXT STTL AD DISPLAY

CHAPTER TIME SLIP MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

Searching

Actual number of channels may differ due to channnel duplication

RETURN

≥ After DVB Auto Setup has been completed,

Clock will be set automatically.

If the clock setting menu appears ( > 85,

Clock)

3

Enter the PIN.

This PIN will be used only for the Owner ID-

Data Entry screen.

You now ha ve the oppor tunity to enter your details and help the police to crac k crime.

See Instruction Book.

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

0 9 PIN entry

RETURN

1 Press the number button to enter 4-digit PIN.

2 Repeat step 1 to confirm.

The Owner ID-Data Entry screen appears.

≥ Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

4

Set the Owner ID-Data Entry (“NAME”,

“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).

1 Select the item, then press [OK].

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

NAME

HOUSE NO

POSTCODE

Change PIN

Select

RETURN

0000

2 Select the character, then press [OK].

3 Repeat step 2 .

4 Press [BACK/RETURN ].

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Auto Setup

5

Press [BACK/RETURN ] to confirm.

6

Enter the new PIN.

PIN Entry

Enter a new 4-digit PIN, then press OK.

This PIN will be used for controlling viewing and playback.

PIN will be set to “0000” by pressing “RETURN” when there is no number input.

-

When the following screen appears, Easy setting is complete.

Easy Setting

Easy Setting has been completed.

To use Internet functions, network connection needs to be made first. Proceed Network Easy Settings ?

Select “Yes” to start. Select “No” to exit the Setup.

Yes No

OK

RETURN Number 0 9

≥ Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

≥ The default PIN is “0000”.

1 Select the number, then press [ 1 ].

2 Repeat step 1 .

3 Press [OK] twice.

7

Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer” or “Off”, then press [OK].

Power Save in Standby

Power Save

On

From

0

To

6

OK

Standby power consumption is reduced by disabling

Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby.

Home Network (DLNA) function is not available in both standby and power on modes

RETURN

≥ Select “Yes” to proceed to “Network Easy

Settings”. ( > 13)

≥ Select “No” to finish the Setup.

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

To restart set up

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Others”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press [OK].

On

On

Timer

Off

Power consumption will be reduced to a minimum level in standby mode.

Set period of power save and then press [OK].

≥ Power Save in Standby mode is activated at the set time period.

It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode. (Quick Start mode)

≥ If you use Home Network (DLNA)

Function ( > 66), select "Off". This function is not available with other settings.

≥ Video from AV2 input cannot be viewed with this unit in standby mode when Power Save in

Standby mode is activated.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

Press and hold [ ∫ ] on the main unit for more than

5 seconds.

The PIN is not displayed.

After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.

You cannot change the Owner ID on this screen.

You can perform this operation after step 6.

¾ To confirm the Channel List ( > 76, Channel

List)

¾ To check the signal condition ( > 77, Signal

Condition)

¾ To change PIN ( > 86, PIN Entry)

¾ To sort the Channel List by region ( > 76,

Channel Sorting by Region)

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Network Easy Settings

After completing “Easy setting”, you can continue with

“Network Easy Settings”.

Follow the on-screen instructions and make the following settings.

≥ Network connection test

≥ Home Network (DLNA) function setting

≥ Internet connection test

Network Easy Settings

LAN setup and testing of home network and internet connections are required for internet functions. Broadband Internet connection is necessary for network features.

Please confirm that a LAN cable is connected.

Please refer to the operating instructions.

Press OK to start Network Easy Settings.

OK

RETURN

When TV picture appears, Setup is complete.

∫ When you experience problems with settings

≥ Network Easy Settings ( Connection Test )

Display

1. LAN cable connection:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:



“Fail”

“Fail”

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail” or

“Home network available”





“Fail”

“Pass”

“Pass”

“Fail”

Check the following

≥ Connection of the LAN cables ( > 10)

≥ Connection and settings of the hub and router

≥ Settings of “IP

Address / DNS

Settings”

( > 84)

≥ Network Easy Settings ( Internet Connection

Test )

Display

Cannot find the server. (B019)

No connection could be made to the server. (B020)

Check the following

≥ Network connections and settings

≥ Settings of “IP Address /

DNS Settings” ( > 84)

≥ The server may be busy or the service may have been suspended. Please wait a few moments, and then try again.

≥ Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” ( > 84)

To stop partway


To restart Network Easy Settings

1 While stopped




4 Select “Network Easy Settings” in “Network”, then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

1 While stopped




4 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press

[OK].

5 Select “IP Address / DNS Settings” ( > 84) or

“Proxy Server Settings” ( > 84), then press [OK].

Check security before using Home Network

(DLNA) function

If you set “Home Network (DLNA) function” to “On”, all connected devices on the same network can access this unit. Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security system to prevent unauthorized access.

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.

≥ Home Network (DLNA) function setting can not be set when “Power Save in Standby” mode is activated.

≥ If you set “Home Network (DLNA) function” to “Off”, it is possible to set to “On” later ( > 67).

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Common Operations

Inserting or removing a media



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

7 p qrs

2 abc

5 jkl

8 tuv

DEL

SKIP

0

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

FUN

CT

IO

EXIT

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

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




-10s +60s

Preparations

Turning on this unit

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [ Í ] on the remote control or [ Í /I] on this unit.

≥ When the indicator on this unit's display blinks, do not turn off the unit or remove the media.

Such action may result in loss of the media contents.

≥ When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.

≥ When removing the SD card, press on the centre of the card and pull it straight out.

≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

∫ To select a drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the media drive that you operate.

∫ Release disc protection

[RAM]

If the disc is protected when writing to the disc, release the protection ( > 72, Setting the protection).

The DVB Auto Setup will start at the initial power on after purchasing this unit. ( > 11)

≥ If the DVB Auto Setup does not start after the initial power on, turn this unit Off/On once.

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Basic operation

This unit is basically operated via the following method by using the remote control.

Select Enter

OK OK

FUNCTION MENU screen

You can easily access the desired functions via the

FUNCTION MENU.

1

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2

Select the item, then press [OK].

≥ Repeat step 2 if necessary.

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

Press

BACK/

RETURN

Press EXIT

Display Navigation

Operating method can also be confirmed on the screen.

Available functions and buttons used are displayed on each screen.

04.10

04/10

29/10

29/10

29/10

29/10

01/01 DV

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

OPTION

KD2A

DOG

LIVE CAT

LIVE CAT 2

SPORTS NEWS

World news

DV 21.02.02

Page 001/002

DEL Delete

Select

Page Up

Page Down

Copy

1

1

1

2

1

1

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Timer Recording

Copy

Network

Others

Video

Picture

Music

Drive Select

Disc / SD Card / USB

Titles recorded to HDD can be viewed, edited, or deleted.

OK

RETURN

Playback Contents §

Video ( > 32)

Picture ( > 50)

Music ( > 56)

High Definition

Menu screen

Menu screen for selecting each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily.

e.g., [USB]

USB

Play Video ( DivX )

View Pictures ( JPEG )

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

USB device is inserted.

OK

RETURN

If the menu screen is not displayed, display it by performing the following operation.

1

While stopped

Press [OPTION].

2

Select “Drive Select”.

3

Select the media.

≥ Menu screen for each media appears.

TV Guide ( > 19)

Timer Recording ( > 24)

Copy ( > 43)

Copy (VIDEO / PICTURE)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc

Network ( > 65)

Others §

EXT Link Standby ( > 64)

Flexible Recording via AV input ( > 63)

DV Automatic Recording ( > 63)

Setup ( > 75)

§

Drive Select §

Disc / SD Card / USB

This is a display for when drive select is set to HDD.

≥ Selectable items will change depending on the type and status of the media.

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Watch ing broad casts

Watching broadcasts



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

2 abc

5 jkl

7 p qrs

8 tuv

DEL

SKIP

0

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

FUN

CT

IO

EXIT

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN




-10s +60s

Press

INPUT

SELECT

a few times and select “TV” then press

OK

.

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3

DV

TV

Change

Select

RETURN

Select the current programme, then press

OK

.

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19:36

Select Channel

OK

Select Programme

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time:

All Types

OPTION(Advert) Info

GUIDE

Portrait/Landscape

+24 hours Prog. Type

All Channels

Page Up

Page Down

CH

Category

Select “View”, then press

OK

.

Every time you change the channel, channel information appears automatically.

Selection Screen WED 13/10/2010 19:36

Drama

WED 13/10/2010

19:00 - 20:00

View

Single Timer Rec.

Series Timer Rec.

Delete

Series Info

OK

RETURN

Unit’s display

HDD

≥ You can set the time to display the channel information.

( > 82)

≥ You can also select the channel with [ W X CH] or the number buttons.

¾ To use TV Guide system ( > 19)

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Using Channel List

After performing step ( > 16)

1

Press [OK].

2

Select the channel, then press [OK].

All DVB Channels

HD

HD

HD

HD

3

4

5

6

1

2

HD

View

7

Select

RETURN

Channel names

¾ To edit the Channel List ( > 76)

Channel information

Press [STATUS ].



12

19:00 - 19:30

Dolby D

Now

A D

19:07 All DVB Channels

Select favourites

Set timer

Subtitles TXT Multi Audio

    

1 Current Category

2 Title with Guidance information

3 Audio Description

4 Subtitle

5 Digital text

6 Multiple audio

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT].

To change Favourites

Press the “Blue” button.

≥ Selection of channel is made easy by creating

Favourites of the channels. ( > 75, Favourites Edit)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [ 2 , 1 ].

To switch to another channel

Press [ 3 , 4 ].

≥ Press [OK] to watch the channel.

¾ To set the timer programme from channel information ( > 27)

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Watching broadcasts

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “Subtitles” appears in channel information

( > 17)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

To select Multi Audio

When “Multi Audio” appears in channel information

( > 17)

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Multi Audio”, then press [OK].

3 Select the desired audio.


Press [EXIT].

To listen to the Audio Description

Audio Description adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen (narration) and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

When “AD” appears in channel information ( > 17)

1 Press [AD].

2 Select “Audio Description” and set to

“Automatic”.

3 Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with [ 2 , 1 ].

≥ Audio Description may not be available depending on the type of audio format.

≥ You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup menu. ( > 77)

To show Digital text (MHEG)

When “TXT” appears in channel information ( > 17)

Press [TEXT ].

To select the page or access to certain topic areas and navigation

Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ], number buttons or colour buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

≥ Some functions of Digital text are deactivated during recording.

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Using TV Guide system

Press [GUIDE].

≥ You can switch between Landscape view and

Portrait view each time you press [GUIDE].


WED 13/10/2010

19:36

1

2

3

4

5

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time:

6

7

Select Channel

OK


RETURN

Info

GUIDE Portrait/Landscape

+24 hours

Landscape view

All Types

OPTION: Advert

Prog. Type

All Channels

Page Up

Page Down

CH

Category

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19:36

WED 13th

TV Guide: Portrait

All Types

19:30-20:00

20:00-20:55

20:55-21:00

21:00-22:00

22:00-23:00

23:00-00:05

0 0:050 2:30

0 2:300 3:00

Hollyoaks

Channel 4 News

3 Minute Wonder

How to Look Good Naked

Vacation

Hunting

Football

Baseball


OK

Select Channel

RETURN

Info


OPTION: Advert


Portrait view

All Channels

Page Down

CH

Category

Page up/down

Press [ W X CH].

To view a programme list for another day

Press the “Red” button (Previous) or the “Green” button (Next).

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)


To show other pages

Press [CH W ] (Previous) or [ X CH] (Next).


Press [STATUS ].

To see advertisement

Press [OPTION].

To show other advertisement

Press [CH W ] (Previous) or [ X CH] (Next).


Press [OPTION].

To search the programme

You can search the programme from programme type and Category.

1 Press the “Yellow” button (Prog. Type) or the “Blue” button (Category).

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Prog.Type

All Types

Category

All Channels

All Types

Highlights

Movies

News & Factual

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Education

Lifestyle

Drama

All Channels

Free Channels

Radio

TV and Data Channels

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

Landscape view

The programmes belonging to the selected type or category are highlighted.

Portrait view Only the programmes belonging to the selected type or category are displayed.

≥ If you select “Highlights”, the recommended programme list is displayed.

To return to the previous TV Guide list

Select “All Types” in the “Prog. Type” or “All

Channels” in the “Category” in step 2 .

≥ Category and programme type may not be assigned correctly depending on the programme information.

≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

¾ Set the timer recording ( > 24)

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Watching broadcasts

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE

TV

This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD and you can use the following functions.

REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to 2 hours before as long as temporary save has not been stopped.

PAUSE LIVE TV

You can pause live TV programme and restart watching from the paused position.

≥ VIERA Link function makes it possible to use the

PAUSE LIVE TV function by pressing “Pause” button on TV remote control. ( > 68)

≥ PAUSE LIVE TV also works when watching a programme via external input.

To display the status

Press [STATUS ].

∫ When watching a programme with this tuner

PLAY 20:35 22:35

21:50

  

1 The time that you can rewind the live programme.

2 The time of the current playback position.

3 The time which is 2 hours after PAUSE LIVE TV or

REWIND LIVE TV started.

≥ After 2 hours from PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND

LIVE TV started, current time is displayed.

∫ (PAUSE LIVE TV only)

When watching a programme via external input



18:53:50 11.11.2010

Play 18:53.50

≥ Select the HDD drive to perform these functions correctly.

1

While watching TV

∫ REWIND LIVE TV

Press [ 6 ] to rewind.

≥ “REWIND LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s display.

∫ PAUSE LIVE TV

Press [ ; ] to pause.

≥ “PAUSE LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s display.

Pause 20:35

20:35

22:35

4 The time of the current playback position.

≥ Temporary save stops in the following cases:

– When switching to other channels or other screen

– When recording of the watching programme is started

– When 2 programmes simultaneous recording is started

– When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the

HDD free space.)

≥ These functions do not work in the following cases:

– When the clock is not set.

– While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

– While copying

– While watching a programme being recorded

– When a radio programme is selected

– (REWIND LIVE TV only)

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” ( > 79)

– (PAUSE LIVE TV only)

When a timer recording via external input is started while watching a programme via external input

2

When you want to resume

Press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3).

≥ You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

≥ If temporary save stops ( > right), playback will be performed by that point.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

1 Press [ ∫ ].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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Recor ding

Recording TV programmes

All recordings (including timer recordings) to

HDD will be made in DR mode only (Direct

Recording).

Recording starts.

“REC1” or “REC2” will light



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

2 abc

5 jkl

7 p qrs

8 tuv

DEL

SKIP

0

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

EXIT

FUN

CT

IO

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Unit’s display

REC1

Select “Automatic Stop” then press

OK

.

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

REC1/OTR

21:00-22:00

Life

Automatic Stop ( Guide Link ) at 22:00

Recording Time 30 min

Continuous recording




-10s +60s

Recording disc: [HDD]

Recording mode: DR

Press

INPUT

SELECT

a few times and select “TV” then press

OK

.

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3

DV

TV

Change

Select

RETURN

≥ “Automatic Stop” cannot be selected depending on a programme. In this case select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording”. ( > below)

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step .

Recording

Time (One

Touch

Recording)

Continuous recording

2 Press [OK].

You can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to

4 hours.

Select the recording time.

≥ You can also set the time with

[ ¥ REC] on the main unit.

The recording is continued until you press [ ∫ ].

Press channel.

the

You can also select the channel with the number buttons.

≥ All subtitles, multiple audio and Audio Description are recorded.

It can be switched on and off while playing back the title.

≥ When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On”

( > 84), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing

Automatic Stop recording or One Touch Recording

( > above).

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Recording TV programmes

Operation during recording

To check the recording programme


e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

H D D

REC1/OTR AUTO

1

Recording programme displayed on the TV

5 REC2

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

To stop recording

It is necessary to display the programme you want to stop on the TV. ( > left)

Press [ ∫ ].

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Stop Recording

Recording [ ]

Recording of this programme is in progress.

To stop recording, select "Yes" or press STOP.

Stop this recording ?

Yes No

OK

RETURN

To switch the Channel

Press [ W X CH].

To display the recording programme on the TV

It is necessary to display the recording programme onto the TV screen to perform operations such as pause.

≥ Press [INPUT SELECT] to switch the input.

≥ Press [ W X CH] to switch the channel.

Chasing playback

Playback the title in the HDD, during recording to the

HDD.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during recording.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All Not Viewed

Grouped Titles

Time Remaining 45h54m(DR)

Movies Drama

Channel Date

04/10

Title Name

Birds

04/10

29/10

World news

Football

29/10 Dogs and Cats

Start Time 22:46

Genre: Drama

Rec Time 0h01m(DR)

Sport

VIDEO

Video (AVCHD)

Titles

1

1

1

1

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

OPTION DEL Delete

Select

Page 003/003 Page Up

Page Down

“ [ ” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

To pause recording

It is necessary to display the programme you want to pause on the TV. ( > left)

Press [ ; ].

≥ Press again to restart recording.

(A title is not split into separate titles.)

≥ If paused while recording in DR mode, the paused part may become a still picture for a moment during playback of that programme.

To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording

While recording

Record other programme with steps – on page 21.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

REC1

REC2

Unit’s display

≥ Either of programmes is necessary to be recorded from this unit’s tuner.

≥ 2 programmes simultaneous recording is not possible in the following conditions:

– While recording from DV input, or executing “Flexible

Recording via AV input”

– While high speed copying

≥ Channel or input cannot be switched except the 2 recorded programmes during 2 recording.

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Direct TV Recording



You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this unit.

≥ You can also use this function with VIERA Link.

( > 68)

≥ You can use the function by using the TV’s tuner when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible

TV (Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP). ( > 68)

Press [ ¥ DIRECT TV REC] and hold for about 1 second.

To stop recording partway

Press [ ∫ ].

≥ If you switch TV channels while recording broadcasting using the TV’s tuner, Direct TV Recording stops.

≥ During EXT Link Standby mode or recording, Direct TV

Recording is unavailable.

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Timer recording



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

2 abc

5 jkl

7 p qrs

8

DEL

SKIP

0 tuv

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

FUN

CT

IO

EXIT

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN




-10s +60s



Press

INPUT

SELECT

a few times and select “TV”, then press

OK

.

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3

DV

TV

Change

Select

RETURN

Select the programme, then press

OK

.

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19:36

Select Channel

OK


RETURN


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time:

All Types

OPTION(Advert)

Info



All Channels

Page Up

Page Down

CH

Category

Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.”, then press

OK

.

Selection Screen WED 13/10/2010 19:36

Drama

WED 13/10/2010

19:00 - 20:00

View

Single Timer Rec.

Series Timer Rec.

Delete

Series Info

OK

RETURN

Single Timer Rec.:

Timer programme is set for selected programme.

Series Timer Rec.:

Timer programme is set for all the episodes of a series programme.

≥ This screen may not appear depending on the programme.

If “Programme Selection” screen appears

Depending on the signal sent from the broadcaster, both High Definition picture programme and Standard Definition picture programme exist.

Select the programme, then press [OK].

Programme Selection WED 13/10/2010 19:36

HD

The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists.

Please choose programme and set the timer recording.

Channel Schedule

13/10 WED

23:00 - 0:00

13/10 WED

23:00 - 0:00

Contents

2/6. Comedy-drama series about housemates who are actually awere...

2/6. Comedy-drama series about housemates who are actually awere...

OK

RETURN

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Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:24 DR WED 13/10/2010 19:36

Channel Day/Date

3 FRI 13/10

[Prog. Name]

Start Stop

19:00 20:00

HD

Genre: Drama

[Guidance: ]

Drive

HDD

Mode

DR

Renew

OFF

Input Name

(Guide Link)(Series)

OK

RETURN

Category/

AV

Date/

Weekly

≥ Only “Start” and “Stop” can be changed. (You can adjust them up to 10 minutes in case of Series

Timer Rec.)

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (red) is displayed.

e

Types All Channels

To check the schedule of the series

Press the “Blue” button after performing steps

Series Information

Channel

HD

S

HD

HD

Schedule

13/10 WED

23:00 - 0:00

18/10 MON

23:00 - 0:00

19/10 TUE

23:00 - 0:00

WED 13/10/2010 19:40

Contents

2/6 Comedy-drama series about housemates who are actually awere...



R

RETURN

F

S

Programme for which you set the timer recording

The episode to be recorded

Repeat programme

R

HD

High definition programme og

0:30 1:00

Penguin

Wea

Timer icon (red)

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select the programme with “ F ” icon, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Delete” and press [OK].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. (“ F ” disappears.)

“Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears

You can eliminate the overlapping or may change with repeat event for the duplicated programme by following the on-screen instructions.

1 Select “Change”, then press [OK].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Overlapped Timer Recording

Please delete unnecessary programme to resolve.

New Programme

TUE 08/12 23:15 - 23:45 TWO Wales

Existing Programmes

WED 13/10 23:00 - 23:30 Holiday

WED 13/10 23:00 - 23:30 Animals

Episode 01/ 02

R

≥ TV Guide system provides programme information only from the broadcaster displayed on the TV like a TV programme magazine.

≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.

(Each daily, weekly or series programme is counted as one programme.)

≥ TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly.

≥ The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible via the aerial input of this unit. The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not possible.

≥ Some broadcasters may not send programme information.

In this case set the timer recording manually ( > 28).

≥ If the same episode has already been set for series timer recording at a different time or on another channel

(Repeat programmes), “Series Timer Rec.” will not be selectable.

≥ Titles recorded using “Series Timer Rec.” are bundled and displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen ( > 33).

≥ If the unit cannot record the selected programme, the unit will record the repeat programme if it is available.

However, this unit will not record the repeat programme, if any part of the selected programme is recorded.

≥ The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no episode of the series for 13 weeks.

OK

RETURN

Delete Repeat Confirm

Red: Delete programme

Green: Record Repeat programme

Yellow: Stop the operation

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Timer recording

Various functions with

Freeview+

This unit has several functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster.

Guide Link

The recording’s start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start.

In order to make the timer recording work successfully, we recommend you set the start time earlier and the end time later by some minutes, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.

≥ This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer

Recording screen in step ( > 25 ) .

≥ The “Guide Link” function may not work if you manually change the start time or the stop time over

10 minutes.

Series Timer Recording ( > 24)

You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording.

Split Programme

You can record a programme separated into 2 or more parts by some other programmes, e.g., news.

When setting timer from the 1st split programme, other parts of the programme will be automatically set and indicated by the timer icon on the TV Guide.

≥ This is indicated by “Split” in the Timer Recording screen in step ( > 25 ) .

Recommendation Booking ( > right)

You can record a programme that the broadcaster recommends.

Recording recommended programme (Recommendation

Booking)



After performing steps — on page 24

If the following screen appears,

Selected programme has a recommendation list.

View the list ?

Recommendation List

Selected Programme

10/03 WED 19:00 - 19:45

Recommended Programmes

10/03 WED 19:45 - 20:00

OK

RETURN

Recommendation

Series Info

2

Select the programme, then press [OK].

3

Go to step on page 25.

≥ If “Selection Screen” appears, go to step on page 24.

≥ If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack the beginning or the ending part of the programmes.

Yes No

OK

RETURN

1

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

“Recommendation List” is displayed.

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Timer recording from channel information

1

While watching a programme


12

19:00 - 19:30

Dolby D

Now

A D

19:07 All DVB Channels

Select favourites

Set timer

Subtitles TXT Multi Audio

2

Display the channel information of a programme to record.

≥ Switch the programme with [ 2 , 1 ].

≥ Switch the channel with [ 3 , 4 ].

3

Press the “Yellow” button.

4

Go to step on page 25.

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Timer recording

Manual timer recording

Timer recording of the programme



Timer recording from the external equipment


Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

1

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:30 DR WED 13/10/2010 19:40

Channel Name Schedule

New Timer Programme

Drive/Mode Space

4

Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (red) is displayed.

Timer icon (red)

Timer Recording Remain



HDD 30:30 DR WED 13/10/2010 19:41

Channel Name

Programme Name

Schedule

FRI 15/10

23:00 - 23:30

New Timer Programme

Drive/Mode Space

HDD

DR

OK

Check for available space on HDD, when

“!” is displayed. ( > 29)

OK

RETURN

Total 0/32

Turn

Timer Off

DEL

Delete

Resolve overlap

Info

Page Up

CH

Page Down

2

Select “New Timer Programme”, then press [OK].

3

Select the items and change the items with [ 3 , 4 ].

Category/AV

Timer Recording

All Channels

Channel

1

Day/Date

FRI

[Prog. Name]

Remain

Start

HDD 30:24 DR

Stop

23:00 23:30

Drive

HDD

WED 13/10/2010 19:40

Mode

DR

Renew

OFF

Input Name

≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.

(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

OK

RETURN

Category/

AV

Date/

Weekly

≥ Channel

You can select Category/AV with the “Red” button.

≥ Day/Date

You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing the “Green” button. If you select “Weekly”, you can record the programme weekly or daily.

≥ Start/Stop

Press and hold [ 3 , 4 ] to alter in 15-minute increments.

≥ Mode ( > 104, 111 )

≥ Renew (Auto Renewal Recording)

The unit will record the new programme over the old one, when “Weekly” is set in “Day/

Date” ( > above).

≥ Input Name

Press [OK]. ( > 74, Entering text)

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To confirm and edit a timer programme

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Icons

Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:30 DR WED 13/10/2010 19:50

Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space

MON 18/10

22:00 - 23:00

HDD

DR

OK

HD

HD

MON 18/10

23:05 - 23:35

MON

23:15 - 23:30

MON 18/10

23:20 - 23:50

HDD

DR

HDD

DR

HDD

DR

OK

-->

22/11

!

New Timer Programme

OK Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space

>

(Date)

Daily or weekly timer programme is set. (up to a maximum of one month from the present time)

!

It may not be possible to record because:

≥ there is not enough space left.

≥ the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. ( > 111)

≥ programmes are deactivated.

OK

RETURN

Total 4/32

Turn

Timer Off

DEL Delete

Resolve overlap

Info

Page Up

Page Down

CH

To show a programme information

Select the programme, then press

[STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

To exit the timer recording list

Press [PROG/CHECK].

≥ Failed programmes are deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

≥ “-------” is displayed on a series recording item if there will be no episode of the series for the next 8 days. We recommend you delete the “-------” item after you confirm the last episode of the series is recorded.

Screen icons

F

Red: Timer recording standby is activated.

Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated.

[ Currently recording programme

Part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping.

Press the “Green” button to resolve overlapping.

( > right)

The disc was full.

Copy-protected programme

It was not recorded.

The programme did not complete recording because of some reason.

Auto Renewal Recording is set ( > 28)

Guide

Guide Link ( > 26)

S/P

Split Programme ( > 26)

Series Timer Recording ( > 26)

To deactivate a timer programme

Select the programme, then press the “Red” button.

≥ The timer icon “ F ” ( > left) will change from red to grey.

≥ Press the “Red” button again to activate timer recording standby. (The timer icon “ F ” will change to red.)

To change a timer programme

Select the programme, then press [OK].

( > 28, step 3)

To resolve Overlapping

1 Select the programme with , then press the “Green” button.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

≥ Duplicated programme can be resolved with repeat programme, if repeat is available.

This function is not available for the timer programmes that were set manually.

To delete a timer programme

Select the programme, then press [DEL].

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Timer recording

To cancel recording when timer recording has already begun

Press [INPUT SELECT] or [ W X CH] to display the programme to stop recording on the TV screen while recording 2 programmes simultaneously.

1

Press [ ∫ ].

e.g.,

Stop Recording

Recording [ ]

Timer recording of this programme in progress.

Stop this timer recording ?

Yes No

OK

RETURN

2


If you have already set a weekly, daily timer recording, the recording will start at the next scheduled time.

Notes on timer recording

≥ Depending on the state of the unit, playback may stop when recording begins.

≥ Timer recordings do not begin while copying in normal speed mode.

≥ If you turn the unit off during the timer recording, the recording is continued.

≥ When you programme successive timer recordings to start, last 1 minute of those programmes will not be recorded.

Programme Programme

Not recorded

Recorded Recorded

¾ To start the timer recording while executing other operation ( > 105)

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Playi ng back video

Playing DVD-Video



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

7 p qrs

2 abc

5 jkl

8 tuv

DEL

SKIP

0

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

FUN

CT

IO

EXIT

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN




-10s +60s

[DVD-V]

Insert a disc.

≥ Play starts from the point specified by the disc.

Select the item, then press

OK

.

≥ Some items can also be selected using the number buttons.

≥ Playback starts.

To display Top Menu

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Top Menu”, then press [OK].

≥ If the Top menu is not displayed

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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Playing recorded video contents



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

2 abc

5 jkl

7 p qrs

8

DEL

SKIP

0 tuv

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

EXIT

FUN

CT

IO

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

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

[+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] [USB]

∫ [HDD] :

1 Press

DRIVE

SELECT

, then select “HDD”.

2 Press .

T N

AV

IGA

TO

R

DIR e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen


HDD

All Not Viewed

Grouped Titles


Movies Drama

Channel Date Title Name

29/10 Dogs and Cats

Start Time 22:46 Rec Time 0h01m(DR)

Genre: Drama

04/10

04/10

29/10

Birds

World news

Football

Sport

VIDEO

Video (AVCHD)

Titles

1

1

1

1

Select the title, then press

OK

.

≥ If the following screen appears

Select the point to start playback. (Resume play function)

Playback

Where do you want to start playback from ?

Last Stopped Beginning

OK

RETURN

AVCHD:

If the Top Menu screen or

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is not displayed, press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3).

¾ Regarding DivX ( > 37)

≥ Multiple titles may not playback continuously depending on the disc. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], and playback by selecting the title.

≥ Playback of DivX is not possible during recording.

If the menu screen is not displayed ( > 15)

To playback of the playlist created on other equipment

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Playlists” in “Others”, then press [OK].

3 Select the playlist, then press [OK].

∫ Switching the MUSIC or PICTURE screens

While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed

[HDD]

1 Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “MUSIC” or “PICTURE”, then press [OK].

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC


Select

Page 003/003

Copy

Page Up

Page Down

∫ Except [HDD] :

1 Insert the media.

2 Select the item in the menu screen, then press OK .

DivX:

≥ It will go to step automatically if only

DivX content is recorded on the disc.

[RAM]

Press the “Red” button.

The screen switches from “VIDEO” to “PICTURE”.

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Using the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO)

You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them.

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g., [HDD]

Label §

Genre Label

( [HDD] only)


HDD

All Not Viewed

Grouped Titles


Movies Drama

Channel Date

29/10

Title Name

Dogs and Cats

Start Time 22:46 Rec Time 0h01m(DR)

Genre: Drama

04/10

04/10

29/10

Birds

World news

Football

Sport

VIDEO

Video (AVCHD)

Titles

1

1

1

3

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

OPTION

Icons ( > right)

DEL Delete

Select


Page Down

Copy

Selected title

Thumbnail

( [HDD] only)

§ “All” will be displayed in “Label” only when using the media other than HDD.

0

1

Screen icons

[ t

Title of the current recording

Protected title

Title was not recorded due to recording protection

Title cannot be played

(When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.)

Grouped titles ( [HDD] only)

Title has not yet been played ( [HDD] only)

Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system on the unit.

Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit ( > 82).

Radio programme

Title with Guidance information or title restricted by Child Lock ( > 77, Child

Lock).

Titles which were originally copy-restricted programmes

Recording did not complete as the second timer recording has started.

Label

[HDD]

Titles recorded to HDD will be categorized automatically.

Select the label with [ 2 , 1 ] then press [OK].

Genre Label:

(News&Factual,

Titles sorted in categories according to the information of the

Movies, etc.) recorded programme

≥ Some titles may not be sorted correctly.

Video ( AVCHD ): High Definition video acquired from the disc, SD card or USB device

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Playing recorded video contents

Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance

[HDD]


2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then press [OK].

≥ Grouped Titles screen

Two or more titles recorded in the Daily/weekly timer recording or series recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

Select the item marked with , then press [OK] to display the bundled titles.

≥ All Titles screen

Displays all titles.

Editing the grouped titles

[HDD]

1 Select the title or the group, then press the

“Yellow” button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

≥ Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.



Create

Group

Release

Grouping

Selected titles are bundled to form a group.

Select “Create”, then press [OK].

All the titles in the group are released.

Select “Release”, then press [OK].

Remove Selected titles are removed from the group.

Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

Changing the Genre Label

[HDD]

Genre displayed in the Genre Label can be changed.

1 Select the Genre Label, then press the

“Green” button.


≥ “All”, “Not Viewed” and “Video ( AVCHD )” cannot be changed.

Changing the group name

[HDD]

1 Select the group, then press [OPTION].

2 Select “Edit”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Enter Title Name”, then press

[OK].

4 Enter the name. ( > 74, Entering text)

≥ Even if the group name is changed, the title names in the group will not be changed.

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS ].

≥ The information of recording title is impossible to show.

Playback Grouped Titles

[HDD]

The titles will be played continuously.

Select the group, then press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3).

Copying the titles

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

[RAM] > [HDD]

1 Select the title, then press “Yellow” button.



2 Press the “Blue” button.

3 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

≥ These functions for Group are only available for videos and not available for music and still pictures.

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Operation during play

≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible.

≥ Depending on the media, 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 TV screen and so on.

Manual Skip

∫ Skip forward 1 minute

Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].

∫ Skip backward 10 seconds

Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

≥ Each time you press, play skips forward or backward.

≥ DivX: This function is not effective.

Stop

Press [ ∫ ].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to restart from this position.

≥ The resume play function does not work depending on the disc.

Stopped position

[HDD] : Stopped position for each title is memorized.

Discs: Only previous stopped position is memorized.

The position is cleared if the tray is opened or the unit is turned off.

Quick View

Press and hold [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3).

Play speed is quicker than normal.

≥ Press again to return to normal speed.

≥ [-RW‹VR›] , DivX: This function is not effective.

≥ [-RW‹V›] This function is not effective even if it is finalised.

Pause

Press [ ; ].

Press [ ; ] again or [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to restart play.

Search

Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ].

≥ The speed increases up to 5 steps.

( [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Up to 3 steps)

≥ Press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to restart play.

≥ Audio is heard during first level search forward.

DivX: Audio is not heard during all levels search.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ].

The speed increases up to 5 steps.



≥ AVCHD: Forward direction [ 5 ] only.

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Playing recorded video contents

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [ 2 ] ( 2; ) or [ 1 ] ( ;1 ).

Each press shows the next frame.

≥ Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.



≥ AVCHD: Forward direction [ 1 ] ( ;1 ) only.

Showing status messages

Press [STATUS ] twice.

18:53:50 01/01/2010



Remain

 T1 0:05.14 DR 

2

T2 0:10.10 DR



T3 0:00.10 DR

0:30.00

Title number and elapsed time during play and recording mode

Skipping the title or chapter

During play or while paused, press [ : ] or

[ 9 ].

Skip to the title or chapter you want to play.

≥ It will skip to the beginning of chapters ( > 42) if the title contains chapters.

≥ [HDD] It will not skip the title. But the title in the grouped titles during the “Playback Grouped Titles”

( > 34) will be skipped.

Changing audio


2 Select “Multi Audio”, then press [OK]

3 Select the desired audio.

Displaying the subtitle

∫ [HDD]

Press [STTL ].

∫ [DVD-V] , DivX and AVCHD:

Display with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu ( > 70).

Skipping the specified time (Time

Slip)

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

2 Select the time with [ 3 , 4 ], then press

[OK].

Play skips the specified time.

≥ Press and hold [ 3 , 4 ] to change the time by

10-minute.

-5min.

This automatically disappears after approximately

5 seconds. To show the screen again press

[TIME SLIP] again.

≥ [DVD-V] , DivX and AVCHD: This function is not effective.

Listening to the Audio Description

[HDD]

1 Press [AD].

2 Select “Audio Description” and set to

“Automatic”.

3 Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with [ 2 , 1 ].

≥ You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup menu. ( > 77)

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Regarding DivX

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.

This is an official DivX Certified device that plays

DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

Using the tree screen to find a folder

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].

DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

Select Folder

F 1/21

12_02_2010

Image001

Image002

Image003

Image004

Image005

Image006

Image007

Image008

Image009

Image010

OK

RETURN

Page 01/01

F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including

DivX title.

You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

The file list for the folder appears.

Regarding DivX VOD content

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX Certified ® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.

To generate the registration code, locate the DivX

VOD section in the device setup menu.

Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.

§ Video images of the copyright-protected DivX VOD contents stored on USB device can be output only through the HDMI output terminal.

∫ Display the unit’s registration code.

( > 86, “DivX Registration”)

DivX Registration

DivX Registration screen before registration

You must register this unit to play protected DivX videos.

The registration code is necessary to register this unit.

Registration Code:

Please register at www.divx.com/vod/

10 alphanumeric characters

≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, the registration code is not displayed.

≥ 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.

To cancel the unit’s registration

( > 86, “DivX Registration”)

Select “Yes” in “DivX Registration”.

Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in www.divx.com.

Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the number of times already played and initially playable number of times is displayed.

≥ The remaining number of plays decreases each time a programme is played. However, when playing from the point where play was previously stopped, the remaining number of plays does not decrease due to the resume play function.

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Editing video

Deleting recorded video contents



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1

4 ghi

2 abc

5 jkl

7 p qrs

8

DEL

SKIP

0 tuv

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

FUN

CT

IO

EXIT

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Select the title, then press

(Yellow)

.



Select “Delete”, then press

OK

.

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DEL].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].




-10s +60s

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

(You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

≥ A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.

Make certain before proceeding.

While stopped

∫ Available disc space after deleting

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

≥ [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

Later recorded titles

Title Deleted

......

Last title recorded

Available disc space

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

“HDD” or “DVD”.

≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even after the contents are deleted.

Press .

T N

AV

IGA

TO

R

DIR


HDD

All Not Viewed

Grouped Titles


Movies Drama

Channel Date

29/10

Title Name

Dogs and Cats


Genre: Drama


04/10

04/10

29/10

Birds

World news

Football

Sport

VIDEO

Video (AVCHD)

Titles

1

1

1

1

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC


Select

Page 003/003

Copy

Page Up

Page Down

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Editing recorded video contents

Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

Editing titles


Setting protection

[HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.

≥ You cannot edit finalised discs.

1


2

Select the title.


HDD

All Not Viewed

Gr

Time Remai

Movies

Channel Date

29/10

Start Tim

Genre: D e.g.,

All

[HDD]

Not Viewed

Grouped Titles


Movies Drama

Channel Date

29/10

Title Name

Dogs and Cats


Genre: Drama


04/10

04/10

29/10

Birds

World news

Football

Sport

VIDEO

Video (AVCHD)

Titles

1

1

1

1

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK].


appears when setting the protection.

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC


Select

Page 003/003

Copy

Page Up

Page Down

Partial deleting

[HDD] [RAM]

≥ Multiple editing

Press the “Yellow” button.



3

Press [OPTION].

4


Playback

Delete Title

Information

Edit

Chapter View

Create Group

Release Grouping

All Titles

Enter Title Name

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Partial Delete

Divide Title

Change Thumbnail

Change Genre

DR File Conversion

≥ “Edit” has several functions (e.g., DR File

Conversion).

Deleting

1 Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK].


Entering title name

Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

( > 74, Entering text)

Monster



Start

End

Next

Continue

End

- -:- -.- -

0:00.00

Please set the start point with playback operation and skip.

OK

RETURN

Start

- -:- -.- -

1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to delete.

≥ Press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to start the playback when the title is paused.

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

≥ Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other sections. Up to 20 sections can be set. ( > go to step 2 )


≥ Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted.

5 Press [BACK/RETURN ].

≥ You can find the desired point by using search or Time slip function, etc.

≥ 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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Editing recorded video contents

Dividing title

[HDD] [RAM]

Monster PLAY

Divide

Preview

Continue

0:00.22

OK

RETURN

Divide

- -:- -.- -

1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Divide”, then press [OK].

≥ To confirm the division point

Select “Preview”, then press [OK]. (The unit plays

10 seconds before and after the division point.)

≥ To change the division point

Restart play and select “Divide”, then press [OK] at the division point.

≥ Video and audio just before and after the division point may momentarily cut out.

≥ [HDD] Divided titles form a grouped titles.


Changing thumbnail


Monster



Change

Finish

0:00.00

Start play and select the image of a thumbnail.

OK

RETURN

Change

- -:- -.- -

1 Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to start play.

3 Press [OK] at the point to use as a thumbnail.

≥ To change the thumbnail

Restart play and select “Change”, then press

[OK] at the point to change.

4 Select “Finish”, then press [OK].

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

It is possible to change the image displayed on the Top

Menu after finalising or Creating Top Menu.


Changing genre of title

[HDD]

Genre information in the title can be edited.

Change Genre

Select the item for genre change.

Genre 1 Movies

Genre 2

Genre 3

Set

( No Genre )

( No Genre )

Cancel

OK

RETURN

1 Select “Change Genre” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Select the item to change a genre, then press [OK].

3 Select the genre, then press [OK].

4 Select “Set”, then press [OK].

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DR File Conversion

[HDD]

DR File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title will be small regularly. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration.

1 Select “DR File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

DR File Conversion

Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode.

Please select recording mode and other options, then press OK.

Recording Mode

Subtitles

Audio Description

Timing

HL -- Longer Play

Off

Off

During standby

OK

RETURN

2 Select the recording mode ( > 104), then press [ 4 ].

3 Select whether to record the subtitle or not, then press [ 4 ].

4 Select whether to record the Audio

Description or not, then press [ 4 ].

5 Select when to start the conversion, then press [OK].

“Now”

“During standby”

Conversion begins immediately after step 7 .

Recording and playback are impossible during conversion.

Timer recording will not be performed during conversion.

Conversion will be performed after the unit is turned off in a time slot for which no timer recording is set.

6 Select whether to delete the original title or not, then press [OK].

“Convert &

Delete”

The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after conversion.

“Convert Only” The original title remains after conversion.

≥ The original titles with copy restriction programme will be deleted after converting them to HG, HX, HE, HL or HM mode regardless of setting.

7 ∫ “Now” conversion:

Select “Start”, then press [OK].

≥ To cancel a “Now” conversion

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for more than 3 seconds.

∫ “During standby” conversion:

Press [OK].

≥ Conversion begins soon after the unit is turned off.

“COPY” on the unit’s display remains lighted during conversion.


HDD

All Not Viewed

Grouped Titles


Movies Drama

Channel

Sport

Date

29/10

Title Name

Dogs and Cats


Genre: Drama

Rec Time 1h0m(DR HL )

04/10

04/10

29/10

Birds

World news

Football

VIDEO

Video (AVCHD)

Titles

1

1

1

1

PLAY

RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC


Select


Page Down

Copy

When “DR > ±± (Recording mode for conversion)” is displayed, the conversion has not finished.

≥ To cancel a “During standby” conversion

After performing steps 1–3 ( > 39)

1 Select “DR File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press [OK].


≥ To use “DR File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough storage capacity.

≥ The Subtitle and Audio Description on/off cannot be switched during the playback after the title has been converted.

≥ The size of converted title might increase depending on the title (such as radio programmes).

≥ DR File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing “During standby” conversion.

Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is turned off.

≥ The audio content (audio type and audio channel number) is recorded according to the setting of “Audio for HG / HX /

HE / HL / HM Recording” and “Audio Type for XP

Recording” ( > 81).

≥ Other titles may be converted if the Auto Renewal

Recording ( > 28) should be performed.

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Editing recorded video contents

To create/playback/edit the chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Only playback.

Regarding chapters

[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points

(Chapter Marks) becomes a chapter.

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

To edit and playback chapters

1


2

Select the title, then press [OPTION].

3

Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].

Chapter View screen

SOCCER Play

Press OK to start playing from the selected chapter.

Selected chapter can be edited via OPTION.

Press RETURN to go back to previous menu.

0:12.29

001 002 003

0:00.00

OK

RETURN OPTION

Edit Chapter Mark

Page 001/001

DEL Delete

Select

Chapter Mark

≥ The maximum number of chapters:

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[HDD] : Approx. 1000 per title

[RAM] : Approx. 1000 per disc

≥ [HDD] You will not be able to perform the Resume play function ( > 35) or the “Change Thumbnail” ( > 40) with a title with the maximum number of chapters.

To create Chapter Marks

During the playback or pause

Press [CHAPTER].

Chapter has been created.

∫ To delete the Chapter Mark

1 While paused

Press [ : , 9 ] and skip to the location you want to delete.

2 Press [CHAPTER].


∫ Edit Chapter Mark

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.

1 Press the “Green” button.

2 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.

≥ Repeat this step.

3 Press [BACK/RETURN ] to go to

Chapter View screen.

4 ∫ To start play:

Select the chapter, then press [OK].

∫ To delete the chapter:

1 Press [DEL].


Select the chapter, then press the

“Yellow” button.




∫ To combine chapters (Delete chapter mark):

1 Select the chapter, then press

[OPTION].

2 Select “Combine Chapters”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Combine”, then press

[OK].

The selected chapter is combined to the next chapter.

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Copyin g video

Copying titles



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

1 2 abc

4 ghi

7 p qrs

5 jkl

8 tuv

DEL

SKIP

0

PAGE

3 def

6 mno

CH

9 w xyz

INPUT

SELECT

PROG/CHECK

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

GUIDE

AV

T N

IGA

TO

R

OK

FUN

CT

IO

EXIT

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

[HDD] ,-.

[RAM] [+RW]

[-RW‹VR›] > [HDD]

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

Insert a disc.

The menu screen appears.

e.g.,

DVD-RAM

Play Video


Copy

DVD-RAM is inserted.

OK

RETURN

If the menu screen is not displayed ( > 15,

Menu screen)

Select “Copy”, then press

OK

.

Set the copy direction.

1 Select “Copy Direction”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Set “Source”.

3 Set “Destination”.

4 Press [ 2 ] to confirm.

Copy

Cancel All

1

Copy Direction

HDD



DVD

2

Copy Mode

VIDEO High Speed

3

Create List

0

Start Copying

RETURN

Source HDD

Destination DVD

Information of the copy destination

- DVD-RAM

- Copy restricted titles can be copied on to disc

Select the copy direction.

Set the recording mode

(

>

104).

1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Set “Format” to “VIDEO”.

3 Set “Recording Mode”.


Register titles for copy.

1 Select “Create List”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Select “New item”, then press [OK].

3 Select the titles, then press [OK].

Create List Grouped Titles

HDD

Date Channel Time Title Name Titles

Time 9:00

Rec time

0:30 (DR)

Size 1360 MB

01/01

01/01

02/01

03/01

03/01

04/01

05/01

05/01

06/01

06/01

9:00 Dogs and Cats

15:00

9:30

Birds

World news

10:00

18:30

Football

House dog

2:00

11:00

Hunting

Shopping

15:00

3:45

Venus

Kitten

9:00 Moon


1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

OK Page Down OPTION

RETURN Select

( > 44, Selecting the titles for the copying list)


Set other settings.

1 Set other settings.

( > 45, Setting the copying options)


Select “Start Copying”, then press

OK

.

Select “Yes”, then press

OK

to start copying.

To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

After performing steps –

1 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK].


≥ [-R] [-R]DL] Use “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc” when copying HD Video (AVCHD format) in high definition.

( > 48)

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

≥ [RAM] When copying to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “6 hours” mode if playback may be on other equipment. ( > 79, Recording time in EP mode)

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Copying titles

Selecting the titles for the copying list

Select the title in step – 3 ( > 43)

Press the “Yellow” button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items.


≥ The title will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, edit the copying list after the items are selected. ( > 45)

≥ Other operation

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select the operation, then press

[OK].

Information

Sort

Grouped Titles

Information Information is shown.

Sort

(All Titles screen only)

Titles are sorted according to the selected item.

Grouped

Titles

All Titles

Switch to Grouped Titles screen or

All Titles screen

Copying list icons and functions

Copying list indicators

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode to the inserted disc

Title contains still picture(s)

≥ Still picture(s) cannot be copied.

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit.

≥ Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected.

Title with Guidance information or title restricted by Child Lock ( > 77, Child

Lock).

Data size of each registered item

Destination Capacity: 60:00

Size: 0:00 ( 0% )

No.

Size Title

New item (Total=0)

Page 01/01

Size:

Data size recorded to the copy destination

≥ When copying at normal speed, the total data size will change according to the recording mode.

≥ 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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Editing the copying list Setting the copying options

Select the item after step – 3

( > 43)

1 Press [OPTION].


[OK].

Delete All

Add

Delete

Move

Delete All

Add

Delete

Move


Add new items to the copying list.

1 Select the title, then press the


A check mark is displayed.

Repeat this step.


2 Press [OK].


Move selected items on the copying list.

Select the destination, then press

[OK].

§

Select the item in step – 1 ( > 43)

1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Select the copying option, then press [OK].

Subtitles § 1 Select “Subtitles”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Automatic” or “Off”, then press [OK].

Finalise

( [HDD] >

[-R] [-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] only)

Create Top

Menu

( [HDD] >

[+RW] only)

Audio

Description §

1 Select “Finalise” or “Create Top

Menu”, then press [OK].

2 Select “On” or “Off”, then press

[OK].

≥ If “On” is selected, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

≥ If “Off” is selected, it is possible to perform “Finalise” or “Create Top Menu” later. ( > 73)

1 Select “Audio Description”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Automatic” or “Off”, then press [OK].

Only when titles are copied in DR mode and the recording mode other than High Speed is selected

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Copying titles

Copyable media and copy speed

∫ HDD > Disc

(–: Impossible)

Original title’s recording mode

Destination

Media Picture quality

DR

[RAM]

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition

Standard

Definition

HG, HX,

HE, HL or

HM

[RAM]

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition

Standard

Definition

XP, SP,

LP, EP or

FR

[RAM]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition

Standard

Definition

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition

Standard

Definition

Copy speed

–

–

Normal speed § 1

–

–

Normal speed

High speed

–

Normal speed

High speed

–

Normal speed § 2

∫ Disc > HDD

(–: Impossible)

Original

Recording mode

Media

[RAM]

[-RW‹VR›]

[+RW]

Destination picture quality

Original Picture

Quality

Standard

Definition

XP, SP,

LP, EP or FR

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition

Standard

Definition

Copy speed

High speed

Normal speed

–

–

–

§ 1 Subtitles and Audio Description are optional.

( > 45, Setting the copying options)

> 81, Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording § 2

It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following cases:

– Copy including a title that was recorded to HDD with

“Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR format” ( > 79)

–Titles that contain many deleted segments.

–Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an

SD card or a Panasonic’s video camera, etc. with

HDD (SD Video) ( > 61).

– [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

– [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect

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

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∫ When copying to the disc in normal speed mode [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

You cannot copy to the disc in the following cases.

–When there is not enough free space on the HDD.

–When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles to be copied to the disc is greater than 999 in total.

∫ When stopping the normal speed copy during copy [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Copying will be up to the point cancelled.

–If copy is cancelled during the step while temporarily copying to the HDD, then nothing will be copied.

Even if the title was not copied to the disc, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.

∫ About maintaining the chapter mark

≥ The position of the chapter might shift slightly.

≥ It will not maintain the exceeded amount if it exceeds the maximum chapter numbers on a disc.

– [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : Approx. 1000

– [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Approx. 254

(Depends on the state of recording.)

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Copying titles

Copying Title Playing

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

1

Playback the title to copy.

≥ If you also want to record the subtitles, display the subtitles by pressing [STTL ].

If you want to switch the subtitles, select the subtitles with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu.

( > 70)

2

Press [OPTION].

3

Select “Copy Title Playing”, then press

[OK].

4


≥ Copying will start from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position.

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

≥ You can record to or play HDD while high speed copying.

Press [OK] to exit the screen display.

≥ Press [STATUS ] to confirm the current progress.

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 ( > 73). To play +RW on other players, we recommend you create Top Menu ( > 73), but they may not play on all DVD players.

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD

You can copy HD Video (AVCHD format) recorded on

HDD by a Panasonic video camera etc. to a disc.

∫ [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] (High Definition)

1

Insert a new disc.

2

Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to

Disc”, then press [OK].

If the menu screen is not displayed ( > 15)

3

Go to step on page 43, “Copying titles”.

≥ This function can only be used for unformatted DVD-R or DVD-R DL.

≥ Discs will be automatically finalised after copy, making recording no longer possible.

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

(Standard Definition)

Go to step on page 43, “Copying titles”.

≥ Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode in step –

3 .

∫ Speed and recording mode when copying

Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM modes

Copy destination

[RAM]

[-R] [-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] [+RW]

Copy Speed Recording mode

Normal speed FR

Titles in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR modes

Copy destination

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] [+RW]

Copy Speed

High speed §

Recording mode

Same as title to be copied §

§ When the copy destination (disc) does not have enough space, copy will perform at normal speed in FR mode.

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Copying a finalised disc

[DVD-V] > [HDD]

While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time.

After performing steps – (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-Video”) ( > 43, Copying titles)

1

Set “Copy Time”.

1 Select “Copy Time”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Select “Time Setting”, then press [OK].

3 Select “On”, then set the copying time.

≥ When copying all the content on the disc select “Off”.

4 Press [OK].

Copy

Cancel All

1

Copy Direction

DVD  HDD

2

Copy Mode

DVD-Video SP

3

Copy Time

2:00

2 Hour 00 Min.

Set the time a few minutes longer.

Start Copying

OK

RETURN

Press OK to change the setting.


≥ Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to include the operation time before play begins.

2

Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].

3

Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying.

4

When the Top Menu is displayed

Select the title you want to start copying, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press [ ∫ ].

You can also press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for

3 seconds.

≥ If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.

≥ 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.

≥ The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of copy to the end.

≥ If play does not begin automatically press [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to start.

My favorite

01

Chapter 1

02

Chapter 2

01/02

03

Chapter 3

04

Chapter 4

05 06

After the last title on the disc has finished playing the Top Menu is recorded until the set time is reached.

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Still picture s

Playing still pictures

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]

∫ [HDD]

FUN

Press .

U

∫ [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD]

Insert a disc, SD card or

USB memory.

e.g., [SD]

SD Card

Play Video ( AVCHD )


Copy Video ( AVCHD )



SD card is inserted.

OK

RETURN

Select the still picture, then

≥ Press [ 2 , 1 ] to display the previous or next still picture.

≥ You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying.

≥ It may take a few moments for still pictures to display.

≥ When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.

∫ Screen icons

Picture and Album protected

[HDD]

Date that has not yet been viewed

∫ [HDD]

Select “Picture” in

“Playback Contents”, then press

OK

.

∫ [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]

Select “View Pictures

( JPEG )”, then press

OK

.

Select the date of “Pictures by Date” or album of

“Album View”, then press

OK

.

e.g., [HDD]


001 002

Pictures by Date

003

PICTURE

15/01/2009

Total 5

004

15/03/2009

Total 5

005

03/08/2009

Total 5

006

10/10/2009

Total 5

15/11/2009

Total 5

Page 01/01

Press OK to display pictures.

OK

OPTION

RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

“Pictures by Date” screen

Select

01/01/2010

Total 5

Slideshow

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∫ Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

(PICTURE) appearance

[HDD] [RAM]

Still pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on

Pictures by Date screen.

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “View Album” or “Pictures by Date”, then press [OK].


HDD

001 003

15/01/2009

Total 5

004

15/03/2009

Total 5

005

Pictures by Date screen

03/08/2009

Total 5

006


HDD

001


002

Album View

002 003

PICTURE

PICTURE

Still picture play option

1

Press [OPTION].

2


∫ While displaying DIRECT NAVIGATOR

(PICTURE)

Slideshow Settings

You can set the following items for slideshow.

After completing the following settings, select “Set”, then press [OK].

Slideshow Settings

Please set the following functions.

Display Interval Normal

Transition Effect

Repeat Play

Fade

On

Background Music

Music Selection

Off

Sample Music

Set

RETURN

Animal

Total 5

004

Travel

Total 5

005

Zoo

Total 5

006

Album View screen

≥ To create an Album ( > 53, Copy the selected item to a new album)

∫ Switching the VIDEO or MUSIC screens

While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (“View Album” or

“Pictures by Date”) screen is displayed

[HDD]


2 Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].

[RAM]


≥ The screen switches from “PICTURE” to “VIDEO”.

≥ Display Interval

≥ Transition Effect

You can set to “Fade”, “Motion” or “Random”.

≥ Repeat Play

≥ Background Music

≥ Music Selection

You can select Background Music from HDD

(sample music, My favourites or Playlists) or USB memory.

To stop the slideshow


Information (Still picture)

Information is shown.

Start Slideshow

You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.

After performing steps – ( > 50, Playing still pictures)

Select the date of “Pictures by Date” or an album of “Album View”, then press the

“Blue” button.

∫ While displaying a still picture

Rotate RIGHT, Rotate LEFT

≥ Rotation information will not be stored depending on the disc or card.

Zoom in, Zoom out

≥ This function is only available for small-sized still pictures.

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Editing still pictures

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

1 ∫ [HDD]


∫ [RAM] [SD]

Insert the disc or the SD card.

e.g., [SD]

SD Card







OK

RETURN

2 ∫ [HDD]

Select “Picture” in “Playback

Contents”, then press [OK].

∫ [RAM] [SD]

Select “View Pictures ( JPEG )”, then press [OK].

3 ∫ Editing an album or date:

Select the album or date, then press

[OPTION].

> 51, Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

(PICTURE) appearance

∫ Editing a still picture:


e.g., [HDD]

001 002


003

PICTURE

15/01/2009

Total 5

004

15/03/2009

Total 5

005

03/08/2009

Total 5

006

10/10/2009

Total 5

15/11/2009

Total 5

Page 01/01

Press OK to display pictures.

OK

OPTION

RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

01/01/2010

Total 5

Select Slideshow

2 Select the still pictures to edit, then press [OPTION].


Select the item, then press the “Yellow” button. Repeat this step.

A check mark appears. Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

4

Select the operation, then press [OK].

(e.g., [HDD] Pictures by Date)

View Album

Still picture play option

( > 51)

Start Slideshow

Slideshow Settings

Copy

Copy to Album

Copy to New Album

Copy to DVD-RAM

Change Date

Delete

Still pictures operation ( > 53)

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Still pictures operation

After performing steps 1–3 ( > 52)

Copy to Album

[HDD] [RAM]

1 Select “Copy to Album” in “Copy”, “Copy

Album” or “Copy Pictures”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

3 Select the destination album, then press

[OK].

≥ The destination album with protect setting cannot be copied to.

Change the date of a folder

[HDD] [RAM]

(Pictures by Date only)

1 Select “Change Date”, then press [OK].

2 Select the item and change the date.

3 Press [OK].

≥ A new folder will be created.

≥ The original folder is not deleted. Delete it if unrequired.

≥ If there is a same date folder, pictures move into the folder.

Enter Album Name

(Album View only)

Select “Enter Album Name” in “Edit Album”, then press [OK].

( > 74, Entering text)

Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

Copy the selected item to a new album

[HDD] [RAM]

Copy the selected item to a new album.

1 Select “Copy to New Album” in “Copy”,

“Copy Album” or “Copy Pictures”, then press [OK].


3 Press [OK].

4 Select “Yes” or “No”, then press [OK].

≥ “Yes”:

You can give names to albums. ( > 74, Entering text)

≥ “No”:

Date of the first recorded picture becomes the album name automatically.

(For the pictures without recording date, the name will become “--/--/----”.)

≥ After copying, the screen shows the Album View screen automatically.

Changing Protection

(Album View and Picture (JPEG) View only)

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

Protection” in “Edit Album” or “Edit

Pictures”, then press [OK].


appears when the protection is set.

≥ Even if the protection is set, the album may be deleted by another unit.

Deleting

1 Select “Delete”, “Delete Album” or “Delete

Pictures”, then press [OK].


Copy to disc or HDD

[HDD] [RAM]

(Pictures by Date and Album View only)

1 Select “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to

HDD” in “Copy” or “Copy Album”, then press [OK].


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Copying still pictures

Copying automatically

[SD] > [HDD]

This unit saves information about imported still pictures. Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card, then only new still pictures will be copied.

[USB] > [HDD]

All pictures in USB memory will be copied.

1

While stopped

Insert the SD card or the USB memory.

SD Card







OK

RETURN

≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded.

2

Select “Copy Pictures ( JPEG )”, then press [OK].

Copy New Pictures ( JPEG )

Copy from

Copy to

SD CARD

HDD

Copy added pictures ( JPEG ) by date.

Copy Cancel

OK

RETURN

3

Select “Copy”, then press [OK].

≥ [SD] Even if protection of the card is set, copy will start.

≥ [USB] Copy will start.

4

[SD]

Select “Copy & Delete” or “Copy Only”, then press [OK].

If “Copy & Delete” is selected, copied pictures in the SD card will be deleted after copying.

To stop copying


≥ Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date.

≥ If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum

( > 110), copying will stop partway through.

≥ This unit saves the information on up to 12,000 still pictures and 30 SD cards. If additional still pictures are imported, the older information will be deleted.

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Copying using the copying list

[HDD] ,-.

[RAM] [SD]

[SD] ,-.

[RAM]

[USB] > [HDD] [RAM]

1

While stopped


2

Select “Copy (VIDEO / PICTURE)” in

“Copy”, then press [OK].

Copy

Cancel All

1

Copy Direction

SD CARD



HDD

2

Copy Mode

PICTURE High Speed

3

Create List

0

Source

Destination

SD CARD

HDD

Start Copying

Select the copy direction.

RETURN

3

Set the copy direction.

1 Select “Copy Direction”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Set “Source”.

3 Set “Destination”.


4

Set the copy mode.

1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Set “Format” to “PICTURE”.


5

Register still pictures to copy.

≥ Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to the same list.

1 Select “Create List”, then press [ 1 ].

2 Select “New Item”, then press [OK].

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

New Item Picture

No.

Size Title

New item (Total=0)

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

4 Select “New item”, then press [OK].

5 Select the folder or still picture.

≥ To select another “Album” or “Date”, press

[OPTION] and select “Select Album” or

“Select Date”, then press [OK].

6 Press the “Yellow” button.

≥ A check mark is displayed. Repeat step 5 and 6 until you select all necessary items.

7 Press [OK].



6


≥ [HDD] > [RAM] [SD]

[RAM] > [HDD] [SD]

You can select another album as the copying destination when copied with “By Picture

( Album )”.

Album New album di i t Ti 7


To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

After performing steps 1–2

1 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK].


To stop copying


≥ If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum ( > 110), copying will stop partway through.

Editing the copying list

Select the item after step 5– 7 ( > 54)

1 Press [OPTION].


[OK].

Delete All

Add

Delete

Delete All Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Add 1 Select the item, then press the




2 Press [OK].

Delete Select “Yes”, then press [OK].


Press the “Yellow” button before step 1 ( > above).



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Music

Playing music/Copying music to HDD

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

≥ Music CD: All tracks in the CD will be recorded.

≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] (MP3): All tracks in the folder will be recorded.

(Cannot record track-by-track.)

≥ It will be recorded as 1 album to the HDD in

1 recording.

While stopped

∫ Music CD

Insert a disc.

The unit starts accessing the Gracenote ®

Database and searches for the title information.

P O W E R E D B Y

When copying to HDD e.g., Music CD


CD

Track List

No.

01

02

03

04

05

Track Name

0.09

Artist

4.30

OK

RETURN Slideshow

Playing track

Retry access Copy All to HDD

Select “Copy”, then press

OK

.

Copying starts.

≥ If multiple titles were found

Select the appropriate title, then press

[OK].

≥ Playback will automatically start.

∫ MP3

1

Insert a disc or USB memory.

e.g., [USB]

USB

Play Video ( DivX )


Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )



USB device is inserted.

OK

RETURN

≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded.

2

Select “Play / Copy

Music ( MP3 )”, then

≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playback will automatically start if only MP3 is recorded.

To stop copying


≥ Only the track/artist name will be displayed if the information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file.

≥ If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a

MP3 file, play may not be possible.

≥ While copying, no other operations can be performed.

Timer recordings will not proceed.

∫ About the Gracenote ® Database

≥ The maximum number of tracks on HDD: 40000

(Depends on the remaining capacity.)

≥ This unit has an internal database containing information for approximately 350,000 album titles.

≥ If the title is not in the built-in database, it is possible to acquire the title automatically by connecting to the network via the Internet. ( > 10, 13)

≥ If there are music CDs with very similar title information, then the incorrect title information may be obtained. If no title suggestions are found, it is displayed as “Unknown Artist”, “Unknown Album”.

In these cases, enter the music CD title information manually, after recording to the HDD has completed.

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To find a folder (MP3 only)

1 While the Track List is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].

0.09


CD ( MP3 )

Select Folder

F 3/6

1 Categorise by artist

2 Categorise by album

3 Tracks registered in “My Favourites”

4 Tracks registered in “Playlists”

5 Tracks most often played recently (up to

30 tracks)

6 Random playback of all tracks

Artists

Albums

My Favourites

Playlists

Frequently Played

Random Play

∫ When “Artists” is selected

1 Select the initial of the artist.

2 Select the name of the artist, then press

[OK].

3 Select the album, then press [OK].

OK

RETURN

Selected folder No. /Total folder

If the folder has no track, “– –” is displayed as folder number.

3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

Playing music recorded on

HDD

1

When the HDD is selected


2

Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK].


HDD

Music Menu

Total Tracks 53

Artists

Albums

My Favourites

Playlists


Random Play

MUSIC

OK

RETURN

OPTION Please select to access music.

VIDEO / PICTURE

3


∫ When “Albums” is selected

1 Select the initial of the album.


∫ When “Playlists” is selected

Select the playlist, then press [OK].

4

Select the track, then press [OK].


HDD

Track List

Track Name No.

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

OK

RETURN

OPTION

Slideshow

Playing track

Add to My

Favourites

0.09

Artist

4.30

≥ You cannot play music tracks on HDD while copying.

∫ Switching the VIDEO or PICTURE screens

While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu) screen is displayed


2 Select “VIDEO” or “PICTURE”, then press [OK].













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Playing music/Copying music to HDD

Operations during music play

[HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

Stop Press [ ∫ ].

Pause Press [ ; ].

Press [ ; ] again or [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) to restart play.

Search Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ].


Skip During play or while paused, press

[ : ] or [ 9 ].

Skip to the track you want to play.

≥ Each press increases the number of skips.

Useful functions during music play

[HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

Registering a track to the “My

Favourites”

[HDD]

While the Track List screen is displayed

Select the track, then press the “Green” button.

≥ Up to 99 tracks can be registered.

Displaying Still Pictures (Slideshow)

Pictures stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played back as slideshow during playback of the music.

While playing the music

Press the “Red” button.

To change the pictures to display

1 While slideshow playing

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Picture Album”, then press [OK].


e.g.,

Select Picture Album

Please select the album to start slidshow.

Sample Pictures

My Favourites

My Travel

Sample pictures pre-installed on

HDD

While playing music a picture slideshow can be displayed.

OK

RETURN

To end the slideshow


¾ To play music continuously even if the Power off link works ( > 68)

Information

[HDD]

While the Track List screen is displayed

1 Select the track.


3 Select “Information”, then press [OK].

Repeat Play

Random

Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in

“Playback menu” ( > 70).

Re-master 1

Re-master 2

Refer to “Sound Effects” in “Playback menu” ( > 71).

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Editing music/playlist

Editing music

[HDD]

1


2

Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK].


HDD

Music Menu

Total Tracks 53

MUSIC

Artists

Albums

My Favourites

Playlists


Random Play

OK

RETURN

OPTION Please select to access music.

VIDEO / PICTURE

≥ When doing “Delete All Tracks”, “Clear My

Favourites” or “Clear Frequently Played”

( > go to step 4).

3


4

Press [OPTION].

5


e.g., while selecting “Albums”

Deleting

≥ While displaying the “Track List” screen



Editing the name

Select “Edit Album Name”, “Edit Track

Name”, “Edit Artist Name” or “Edit Playlist

Name”, then press [OK].


Removing all tracks

Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD.

≥ While displaying the “Playlists” screen

1 Select “Remove All Tracks”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

≥ While displaying the “Music Menu” screen

1 Select “Clear My Favourites” or “Clear

Frequently Played”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Clear”, then press [OK].

Delete Album

Add to Playlist

Edit Album Name

Removing tracks

≥ While displaying the “My Favourites”, “Track List” of

“Playlists” or “Frequently Played” screen



The selected track is removed.

Album and track operation

After performing steps 1–4 ( > above)

Deleting all tracks

≥ While displaying the “Music Menu” screen

1 Select “Delete All Tracks”, then press

[OK].



≥ While displaying the “Artists” screen

1 Select “Delete All Tracks”, then press

[OK].


Add to Playlist

You can register your favourite albums and tracks into

10 preset playlists.

1 Select “Add to Playlist”, then press [OK].

2 Select the playlist, then press [OK].

≥ New playlist cannot be added.

≥ Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist.

Deleting albums

≥ While displaying the “Albums” screen

1 Select “Delete Album”, then press [OK].


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With

Other

Equip ment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video

e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic’s video camera

USB connection cable

(specified cable such as accessories of the USB equipment)

3

Select the title, then press the “Yellow” button.



(All the recordings on the same date become a title.)

4

Press [OK].

5


≥ It may take time for the copying to start.

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format)

It is possible to copy the HD video (AVCHD format) recorded on the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. to the HDD.

AVCHD (Disc) > [HDD]

AVCHD (SD card, video camera, etc.) > [HDD]

To stop copying


≥ Copy cannot be executed while recording or playback.

≥ An AVCHD title with more than 100 scenes will be divided into titles every 99th scene and copied.

1 ∫ From video equipment

Connect the video camera.

≥ Make the video camera ready for data transfer on the video camera.

∫ From a disc or an SD card

Insert a disc or SD card.

e.g., [SD]

SD Card







OK

RETURN

≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media.

2

Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then press [OK].

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Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format)

It is possible to copy the SD video (MPEG2 format) recorded on the Panasonic video camera, etc. to the

HDD or disc.

[SD] , Panasonic’s video camera > [HDD] [RAM]

1 ∫ From video equipment

Connect the video camera.

≥ Select the appropriate mode that makes the video camera ready for data transfer on the video camera.

∫ From an SD card

Insert an SD card.

SD Card







OK

RETURN

≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded in the card.

2

Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 )”, then press [OK].

3


4


To stop copying


≥ You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card or in the

HDD of the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. with this unit.

You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.

≥ You cannot playback or record while copying SD Video.

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Recording from external equipment

Recording from video equipment

≥ Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front

This unit

DV cable

(IEEE 1394,

4-pin)

Audio/Video cable §

Manual recording


Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel.

e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “AV3”.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

3 Start play on the connected equipment.

4 Press [ ¥ REC].

Recording starts.

5 Set the time to record. ( > 21)

To skip unwanted parts

Press [ ; ] to pause recording.


To stop recording

Press [ ∫ ].

Other video equipment

Connect to Audio/

Video output terminals.

§ Connect to terminals of the same colour.

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

≥ Select the audio type in “Audio Type for DV Input”

( > 81).

≥ When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from the DV tape only.

≥ The video quality will be degraded.

≥ While copying from DV input or executing the “Flexible

Recording via AV input” ( > 63)

– Copy will stop when timer recording starts.

– Chasing playback, simultaneous rec and play, switching of input cannot be performed.

– [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Chapter will be created automatically.

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DV Automatic Recording

Recording disc: [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]


1 Turn off this unit and DV equipment.

2 Connect the DV equipment ( > 62).

3 Turn on this unit.

4 Turn on the DV equipment, and pause play at the point you want recording to start.

DV Automatic Recording

Record from the DV unit.

Which do you want to record to?

Rec to HDD

Rec to DVD

OK

RETURN

Flexible Recording via AV input

Recording disc: [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Recording mode: FR

1 While stopped


e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “AV2”.

2 While stopped


3 Select “Others”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Flexible Recording via AV input”, then press [OK].

5 Select “Rec to HDD” or “Rec to DVD”, then press [OK].

6 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.



Press [ ∫ ].

≥ It is not possible to operate the unit from DV equipment.

≥ The DV input cannot be connected to a computer, etc.

≥ The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check the connections and settings, and turn the unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual recording ( > 62).

Flexible Recording via AV input

Please set recording time. Record in FR mode.

Maximum recording time

8 hour 00 min.

Set recording time

8 00

OK

Hour Min.

Start Cancel

RETURN

5 Select “Hour” and “Min.” and set the recording time.

6 Start play on the other equipment.


To stop recording partway

Press [ ∫ ].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS ].

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Recording from external equipment

Recording broadcasts from Set

Top Box



≥ Connect the Set Top Box ( > 9).

1

While stopped


2

Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

3

Select the channel on the other equipment.

4

Press [ ¥ REC].

Recording starts.

5

Set the time to record. ( > 21)

To skip unwanted parts

Press [ ; ] to pause recording.



Press [ ∫ ].

≥ It will be recorded in standard definition quality even if the programme is in high definition quality.

Linked timer recording (SKY

Digital STB, etc.)–EXT LINK



≥ Connect the equipment with AV2 input terminal

( > 9).

≥ Set “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” ( > 83).

≥ Make timer programming on the external equipment.

1

Press [EXT LINK].

≥ “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display

To cancel the External link

1 Turn on this unit.

2 Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby. (“EXT-L” disappears.)

≥ It will be recorded in standard definition quality even if the programme is in high definition.

≥ During Ext Link Standby mode or recording, you cannot select external input other than AV2.

≥ This function does not work when “TV System” is set to

“NTSC” ( > 82).

≥ This function does not work while recording

2 programmes simultaneously with timer recording.

≥ The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.

≥ 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 divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” ( > 40).

≥ When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display, Direct TV

Recording is unavailable.

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Conve nient functio ns

Enjoying VIERA CAST

Preparation

≥ Network connection ( > 10)

≥ Network Easy Settings ( > 13, 84)

You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example

YouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of

December 2009)

1

Press [VIERA CAST].

≥ The message is displayed. Please read these instructions carefully and then press [OK].

2


≥ Operable buttons:

[ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ], [OK], [BACK/RETURN ], coloured buttons and number buttons

VIERA CAST Home screen; e.g.,

≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.

≥ Be sure to update the software (firmware) when a software

(firmware) update notice is displayed on the screen.

If the software (firmware) is not updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA CAST function.

≥ The VIERA CAST Home screen is subject to change without notice.

≥ The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.

≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.

≥ If timer recording starts, VIERA CAST will stop.

Setup & Help

London, United Kingdom

28 °

Weather

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German Language

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Web Albums

Featured Videos

COMING

SOON

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TELEVISION

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1442.82

15min. delay

-89.68

-9.47998

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Featured Photos

COMING

SOON

Images are for illustration purpose, contents may change without notice.

To return to the VIERA CAST Home screen

Press [VIERA CAST].

To exit from VIERA CAST

Press [EXIT].

≥ Set “Lock” to “On” to restrict using VIERA CAST.

( > 84)

≥ Set “Automatic Volume Control” to “Off” when the audio is warped while using the VIERA CAST.

( > 84)

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DLNA feature

You can enjoy the video and still pictures saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA compatible equipment connected via a network.

Music cannot be played back.

e.g.,

DLNA compatible equipment

LAN cable

Broadband router, etc

LAN cable

Playing back from the equipment

1

Operate the playback equipment to display the list of titles on this unit.

≥ Refer to their operating instructions.

2

Select the item to playback (folder), then press [OK]

To use the Control Panel (Only Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment)

The Control Panel is displayed once the playback starts.

Operation can be performed with [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ],

[OK], [BACK/RETURN ] and [EXIT].

≥ Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not displayed.

≥ Press [BACK/RETURN ] to hide the Control

Panel.

e.g.,

Control Panel

Exit

This unit

For details regarding the connection and operation of equipment connected via a network, refer to their respective operating instructions.

Preparation

≥ Network connection ( > 10)

≥ Network Easy Settings ( > 13, 84)

≥ You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment.

≥ The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband router as the unit.

≥ You cannot playback the titles on other DLNA compatible equipment from this unit.

≥ Files not on the HDD cannot be played back.

≥ Editing is not possible. (Only delete can be performed from Panasonic equipment)

≥ Programme during recording cannot be played back.

≥ Playback via DLNA compatible equipment cannot be performed when this unit is in the following conditions:

– While simultaneously recording 2 programmes

– While playing back a disc

– While simultaneously performing High speed copy and recording

– While displaying the Setup menu

– While executing functions using a network, such as

“VIERA CAST”

≥ There may be some video that cannot be played back on

DLNA compatible equipment depending on the equipment.

≥ You cannot playback simultaneously from 2 or more items of DLNA compatible equipment.

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When “DLNA Function” is deactivated make the following settings.

1 While stopped




4 Select “Network”, then press [OK].

5 Select “Network Settings”, then press [OK].

6 Select “Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings”, then press [OK].

Home Network (DLNA) Settings

Home Network (DLNA) function

Setting device name

Registration type for remote devices

Named devices

Unnamed devices

On

Automatic

OK

RETURN

7 Select “Home Network ( DLNA ) function”, then press [OK].

8 Select “On”, then press [OK].

≥ “Power Save in Standby” in the Setup is set to

“Off”. ( > 84)

9 Select “Registration type for remote devices”, then press [OK].

: Select “Automatic” or “Manual”, then press [OK].

Automatic All connected devices on the same network can access this unit.

4 Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment and 12 Non-

Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment will be automatically registered.

≥ Equipment registered earliest will be deregistered when the

5th Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment or 13th Non-

Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment is connected to this unit.

≥ Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security system to prevent unauthorized access.

Manual Select the devices to register.

( > right, To register equipment manually)

To register equipment manually

After selecting “ Manual ” in step : ( > left)

1 Select “Named devices” or “Unnamed devices”, then press [OK].

Named devices

Unnamed devices

Four Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment can be registered.

≥ Even if it is Panasonic equipment, you may not be able to register from “Named devices”. In this case select

“Unnamed devices”.

12 non-Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment can be registered.

2 Named devices

Select “Add new device” then press [OK].

Unnamed devices

Select the MAC Address for the connected equipment, then press [OK].


4 Access this unit from the connected DLNA compatible equipment within 10 minutes.

To deregister equipment

After selecting “ Manual ” in step : ( > left)

1 Select “Named devices” or “Unnamed devices”, then press [OK].

2 Select the equipment, then press [OK].

3 Select “ Yes ”.

To set the name of this unit for displaying on the connected equipment

After performing step 8 ( > left)

1 Select “Setting device name”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Select from a preset list” or “Create name”, then press [OK].

3 Select from a preset list

Select the preset name, then press [OK].

4 Create name

Enter the name. ( > 74, Entering text)

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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

TM

”/Q Link)

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

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.

Preparation

1 Connect this unit to your TV or receiver using an

HDMI cable. ( > 8)

2 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( > 83). (The default setting is “On”.)

3 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

≥ Set the input channel on the VIERA to suit the terminal to be used as “HDAVI Control”.

4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment, then 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.

Automatic input switching

Power on link

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on.

– When play starts on the unit

– When an action that uses Direct Navigator or Function

Menu etc, is performed

Power off link

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode.

≥ Power off link function does not work when recording, copying, finalising etc.

What is Q Link?

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.

For your reference

The following systems from other manufacturers have similar functions to Q Link from Panasonic.

For details, refer to your TV’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)

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV

§ 1

[VIERA]Link]

The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit ON and to play music continuously.

When the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver supporting VIERA Link.

1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].

≥ Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to the TV is turned off.

Direct TV Recording

[Q]Link]

§ 2

[VIERA]Link]

You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this unit.

Refer to page 23 for operation.

PAUSE LIVE TV

§ 2

[VIERA]Link]

You can pause the TV programme you are watching and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD.

Refer to page 20 for operation.

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Easy control only with VIERA remote control

§ 1

[VIERA]Link]

You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use.

Using the OPTION MENU

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” ( > below).


2 Select the item, then press

[OK].

e.g.,

Control Panel

FUNCTION MENU

Aspect

Play Menu

Top Menu

Menu

Drive Select

OK

RETURN

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of

December, 2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with

Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

≥ Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press incompatible buttons on the TV remote control.

∫ Using the Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote control.

Select “Control Panel” from the OPTION MENU.

The Control Panel is displayed.

Control Panel

Exit

§ 1

§ 2

This function is available with the TV that supports

“HDAVI Control 2” or later.

This function is available with the TV that supports

“HDAVI Control 3” or later.

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Playback menu

1

Common procedures

Press [DISPLAY].

e.g.,

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

Other

Soundtrack

Subtitles

Angle

1

Off

Digital 2/0 ch

—

1

Menu Item Setting

≥ The menu is not displayed when playing still pictures.

2

Select the menu, then press [ 1 ].

3

Select the item, then press [ 1 ].

4

Select the setting.

≥ Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].

To clear the Playback menu

Press [DISPLAY].

Audio attribute

LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/

DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel):

Signal type

Sampling frequency

Number of bits

Number of channels

Language

ENG: English

FRA:

DEU:

ITA:

ESP:

French

German

Italian

Spanish

NLD:

SVE:

Dutch

Swedish

NOR: Norwegian

DAN:

POR:

RUS:

JPN:

Danish

Portuguese

Russian

Japanese

THA:

POL:

CES:

SLK:

Thai

Polish

Czech

Slovak

CHI:

KOR:

MAL:

VIE:

Chinese

Korean

Malay

Vietnamese

HUN: Hungarian

FIN:

¢ :

Finnish

Others

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and media contents, there may be some items that you cannot select or change.

Play menu—Change the play sequence

Repeat Play

(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.)

Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of media.

Select “Off” to cancel.

Random

(Only when playing music)

Select whether to play random or not.

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

Video

The original video recording method appears.

Soundtrack §

Show or change the soundtrack.

Subtitles §

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language depending on the media.

Multi Audio

Switch in the case of multiple audio.

Subtitle Language

Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages.

Angle §

Change the number to select an angle.

§

Audio Channel

Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.

With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus ( > 31) on the disc.

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Picture menu—Change the picture quality

Mode

Select the picture quality mode during play.

Normal

Soft

Fine

Cinema

Default setting

Soft picture with fewer video artifacts

Details are sharper

Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. (This does not affect the titles in DR mode.)

HD optimizer

It will compensate the mosaic noise in the video and haze around the characters precisely.

Detail Clarity

The picture becomes sharp and detailed.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played. ( > 118)

Auto:

Video:

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.

Film:

Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select

“Auto”.

Sound menu—Change the sound effect

Sound Effects

≥ Re-master 1

≥ Re-master 2

(Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less)

Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track.

≥ This function is effective when “Digital Audio

Output” is set to “PCM”. ( > 81)

Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Other menu—Change the display position

Position

Change where this menu screen appears on your

TV.

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Disc and card management

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

[SD]

1

While stopped


2

Select “Others”, then press [OK].

3

Select “DVD Management” or “Card

Management”, then press [OK].

Delete all titles

[RAM]

After performing steps 1–3 ( > left)

1 Select “Delete all titles”, then press [OK].



A message appears when finished.

4 Press [OK].

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

Files

Time Remaining

1

5:38 EP

Titles 11

Used 0 : 22

≥ Still picture data (JPEG) or computer data cannot be deleted.

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete all titles

OK

RETURN

Format Disc

Off

Providing a name for a disc

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

After performing steps 1–3 ( > above)

Select “Disc Name”, then press [OK].


≥ 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 after creating Top Menu.

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

My favourite

Files

Time Remaining

2

1:30 SP

My favourite

01

Chapter 1

02

Chapter 2

01/02

03 04

≥ Do not perform this operation when copying HD Video

(AVCHD format) to DVD-R or DVD-R DL. ( > 48)

Format

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)

[SD]

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 or card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 ( > left)

1 Select “Format Disc” or “Format Card”, then press [OK].



4 Press [OK].

To stop formatting [RAM]


≥ You can cancel formatting if it takes more than

2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.

Setting the protection

[RAM]

After performing steps 1–3 ( > above)

1 Select “Disc Protection”, then press [OK].


e.g., when the disc is write-protected

≥ 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 or the card unusable.

≥ When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

≥ [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-

Video format on this unit.

Disc Name

Disc Protection On

Delete all titles

Cartridge-protection ( > 100)

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Top Menu

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

You can select the background for DVD-Video Top

Menu.

After performing steps 1–3 ( > 72)

1 Select “Top Menu”, then press [OK].

2 Select the background, then press [OK].

Top Menu List

Finalise

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit.


1 Select “Finalise”, then press [OK].



4 Press [OK].

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 ( > 72).

1 2

Display after finalising

4

Thumbnail

(Still picture)

7

01

5

8

Title Name

9

6

3

≥ You can change thumbnails displayed in Top Menu.

( > 40, Changing thumbnail)

Auto-Play Select

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

You can select whether to show Top Menu after finalising or creating Top Menu ( [+RW] ).


1 Select “Auto-Play Select”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press

[OK].

Top Menu: Top Menu appears first.

Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying Top Menu.

≥ You cannot cancel finalising.

≥ Finalising takes up to 15 minutes. ( [-R]DL] [+R]DL]

60 minutes.)

≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.

This can render the disc unusable.

≥ When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen

(approximately four times longer).

≥ You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

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

Create Top Menu

[+RW]

You can create Top Menu for displaying on other equipment.

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play

Select” ( > left) before creating Top Menu.


1 Select “Create Top Menu”, then press

[OK].



≥ Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.

≥ Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

4 Press [OK].

≥ You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

≥ The created menu is deleted when you record or edit the disc.

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Entering text

Preparation

≥ Show the Enter Title Name screen.

1

Select a character, then press [OK].

Name field: shows the text you have entered


_

Top Menu Preview

( DVD-Video )



Delete

Set

OK

RETURN

0



9

1

4

5

2

3

6

7

8

1

A

D

G

2 3 4

B

E

H

C

F

I

J K L

M N O

P Q R

T U V

S

5 a d g j m p t

6 7 8 9 0 b c

  e f /

 h k i



$ l

  n q u o r v

[

9 W X

0 . ,

Y

?

Z

!

w

" x y z

' : ;

SPACE s

{

]

(

}

`

\ |

^

)

-

*

%

&

@

_

AVCHD: If a name is long, the warning message will appear.

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥ To delete a character

Select the character in the name field, then press [ ; ]. (The selected characters are deleted.)

≥ To enter characters with number buttons e.g., entering the letter “R”

1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.

2 Press [7] twice to highlight

“R”.

3 Press [OK].

7 p qrs

5

6

7

8

J K L

M

7 p qrs N

7 p qrs O

P Q R

T U V

2

Press [ ∫ ] (Set).

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen and so on.

To end partway


Text is not added.

For your reference

The name of the DVD-Video that will be displayed in the Top Menu after finalising is previewed.


Chapter1_

Top Menu Preview

( DVD-Video )

Chapter 1



Delete

Set

5

6

7

3

4

1

2

1 2 3 4 5

A B C a

D E F

G H I d g

J K L

M N O j m

P Q R S p q

6 7 8 b e h k

9 0 c

  f /

 i



$ l

 

*

%

&

@ n o [ ] _ r s ( )

-

≥ The maximum number of characters is different depending on the media.

≥ If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

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Changing the unit’s settings

You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu.

≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Common procedures

1

While stopped


2

Select “Others”, then press [OK].

3

Select “Setup”, then press [OK].

Setup

Tuning

HDD / Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Network

Others

OK

RETURN

4

Select the menu, then press [OK].

5


6

Select the option, then press [OK].

≥ Follow the instruction on the screen if the operation method is different.

≥ Depending on the connection or the status of this unit some items cannot be selected or changed.

∫ About the PIN

PIN is required to change the following settings. Enter the 4-digit PIN following the on-screen instructions.

≥ The PIN is common for the following items.

– Child Lock

– DVD-Video Parental Control

– Lock (Internet Content Settings)

PIN can be changed via the PIN Entry. ( > 86)

1 Select the number, then press [ 1 ].

≥ You can also use the number buttons.

2 Repeat step 1 to enter 4-digit PIN.

3 Press [OK] to confirm.

e.g., PIN Entry

PIN Entry

Tuning

∫ Favourites Edit

You can create Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

DVB Favourites Editor


Select channel

Add

RETURN

Select favourites Add all

Favourites1

Page up

Page down

CH

Channel names

≥ To add channels to the Favourites list

1 Select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” column, then press [OK].

≥ Repeat this step.

≥ “Green”: Select “Favourites”.

≥ “Yellow”: Add all channels.


3 Press [OK] to save the Favourites.

≥ To change the order of the channels list

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column to move, then press the “Green” button.

2 Select the new position, then press the “Green” button.



≥ To delete channels

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, then press [OK].

≥ “Yellow”: Delete all the channels.



≥ To change the name of the Favourites list

1 Press the “Red” button in the “Favourites” column.

2 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step.

≥ “Red”: Delete a character.

≥ “Blue”: Delete all characters.


Remember the PIN.

0 0 0

OK

0

≥ Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

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Changing the unit’s settings

How to access each item.

FUN

CT

N M

IO

U

> Others > Setup > Tuning

∫ Channel List

You can edit the Channel List.


HD

HD

HD

HD

HD

1

4

5

2

3

6

7

Hide

Select

RETURN

Tune Swap Reveal all

Channel names

≥ To skip unwanted channels

1 Select the channel.

2 Press [OK].

≥ The check mark is removed.

≥ “Yellow”: Clear the all skip setting.

≥ To change the channel number assignment

1 Select the channel, then press the “Green” button.

2 Enter the channel number you want to reassign with the number buttons.

e.g., 5:

15:

[0] > [0] > [5]

[0] > [1] > [5]

115: [1] > [1] > [5]

3 Press [OK].

≥ If another channel is already assigned to the channel number you wish to use, the two channels will be switched.

≥ To set the channel manually


“DVB Manual Tuning” screen appears. ( > right)

∫ Manual Tuning

You can set each channel manually when the Auto

Setup could not complete successfully.

DVB Manual Tuning

Frequency

Signal Quality

Signal Strength

No.

[CH ]

0

0

Channel Name Type

MHz

10

10

New

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

Select frequency

Start scan

RETURN

1 Select the frequency with [ 3 , 4 ].

≥ Select the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays.

2 Press [OK] to start scan.

The set channel is displayed in the table.

∫ Update Channel List

You can update the channels to the latest one.

≥ This takes about 3 minutes.

DVB Update Channel List

Progress CH 21

This will take about 3 minutes.

Ch Channel Name Type

68

Quality

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0

Searching

Radio: 0 Data: 0

Actual number of channels may differ due to channnel duplication

RETURN

“Finished” is displayed when the search is finished.


≥ After performing “Update Channel List” or “Manual Tuning” if the channel number has already been assigned, channel number for them will be assigned from 800ch onward.

∫ Auto Setup

You can restart Auto Setup.


≥ If you perform “Channel Sorting by Region”

( > below), you can sort the channel list best suited to your region after Auto tuning is finished.

∫ Channel Sorting by Region

If you want to sort the channel list best suited to your region, follow the on-screen instructions to select the region you live in.

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∫ Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals.

Press [ W X CH] to select the channel.

DVB Signal Condition

Channel Name

Signal Quality

Signal Strength

Network Name

Parameter

0

0

[CH ] MHz

10

10

RETURN

Channel Up

Channel Down

Signal Quality

Red bar: The signal quality is bad.

Orange bar: The signal quality is poor.

Green bar: The signal quality is good.

Signal Strength

“0”: Signal strength is 0%.

“10”: Signal strength is 100%.

≥ When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal amplification at your aerial.

∫ Preferred Multi Audio

¾ Multi Audio

Choose the audio language for broadcast. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.

¾ Audio Description

Select whether the Audio Description is set to be active or not.

∫ Preferred Subtitles

Choose the subtitle language for broadcast. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.

∫ New Channel Message

When a new DVB channel is added, this unit will be informed automatically.

∫ Child Lock

You can restrict the viewing and recording of channels unsuitable to children.

PIN is required. Enter PIN. ( > 75)

You can lock each channel or AV input.

Child Lock List - TV and AV

Name

10

11

12

13

16

20

23

28

Lock

Select

RETURN

Next input Lock all

Input

DVB

DVB

DVB

DVB

DVB

DVB

DVB

DVB

Unlock all

Type

Free TV

Free TV

Free TV

Free TV

Data

Free TV

Free TV

Free TV

Lock

Page up

Page down

CH

1 Select the channel or AV input to lock.

2 Press [OK].

is displayed.

≥ Press [OK] again to cancel.

≥ “Red”: Change the input.

≥ “Green”: Lock all channel and AV input.

≥ “Yellow”: Unlock all channel and AV input.

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FUN

CT

N M

IO

U

> Others > Setup > HDD / Disc

HDD / Disc

∫ Settings for Playback

¾ Soundtrack

Choose the audio language.

≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected.

≥ Enter a code with the number buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. ( > 86, Language code list)

¾ Subtitles

Choose the language for subtitle.

≥ If “Automatic” is selected and the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.


¾ Menu

Choose the language for disc menus.


¾ DVD-Video Parental Control

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

≥ Follow the on-screen instructions.

≥ PIN is required to change. ( > 75)

¾ Child Lock

You can restrict playback of the following titles:

–Titles that are recorded with guidance information at night (21:00–05:30).

–Titles restricted by Child Lock ( > 77)

(Titles with icon in DIRECT NAVIGATOR, etc.)


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∫ Settings for Recording

¾ Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode ( > 111, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

≥ When recording to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode, it may not be possible to play on DVD players.

¾ Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying in except DR mode.

≥ If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio at the time when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.).

≥ In the following case, the programme will be recorded with the original aspect ratio.

– [HDD] [RAM] When the recording mode is set to

“XP”, “SP”, “LP”, “EP” or “FR” with the

“Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR format”

≥ In the following cases, aspect is fixed to 4:3.

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

–When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.

¾ Recording Format for DVD

You can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode, if you set to “Video format” when recording a programme.

≥ This setting is valid for the following cases:

–Recording from external equipment (including

DV equipment)

–Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc

≥ If high speed copy is not necessary we recommend setting to “VR format” as the following restrictions are applied to recorded titles in case of “Video format”.

–The settings in “Aspect for Recording” ( > left) and in “Bilingual Audio Selection”( > 80) are applied to titles.

–You cannot switch the audio when watching a programme via AV input.

¾ DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Select the speed of high-speed copying.

If “Normal ( Silent )” is selected, the time required for copying will double (approximately).

¾ REWIND LIVE TV

Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.

≥ To set “On”, please set “Automatic Standby” to the setting other than “Off” ( > 84)

∫ HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

¾ Delete all titles

Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

¾ Format HDD

Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

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FUN

CT

N M

IO

U

> Others > Setup > Picture or Sound

Sound

∫ Dynamic Range Compression

[DVD-V]

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Picture

∫ Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play

( > 117, Frames and fields).

Automatic

Field

Frame

Select if jittering occurs when

“Automatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser.)

Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when

“Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

∫ Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.

≥ If you set “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 (PLAY a 1.3).

∫ Downmix

Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2channels sound.

≥ Select “ Surround encoded ”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual surround function.

≥ There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases.

–AVCHD playback

∫ Bilingual Audio Selection

(Only when recording from DV input)

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when:

≥ Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

+R and +RW.

≥ “Recording Format for DVD” is set to “Video format”.

( > 79)

≥ Recording sound in LPCM ( > 81, Audio Type for

XP Recording).

≥ When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of audio recording from “Audio Type for DV

Input” ( > 81).

∫ NTSC Video Output

Select how to output the NTSC image.

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∫ Digital Audio Output

¾ PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

≥ It will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting in the following cases.

–The signals have a sampling frequency of over

96 kHz.

–The disc has copy protection.

≥ If “Off” is selected, signals are output as 96 kHz

≥ If “On” is selected, signals are converted to

48 kHz.

(Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

∫ Audio Type for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.

≥ The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings.

≥ The audio becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

∫ Audio Type for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV input terminal ( > 62).

≥ If “Mix” is selected, both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 are recorded.

≥ When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection”

( > 80).

¾ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus

¾ DTS

¾ MPEG

Select the audio signal to output.

≥ Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode the respective audio format.

≥ Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

≥ Sound with Audio Description or sound of HE-AAC audio type is output as PCM signal regardless of settings.

∫ Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM

Recording

If the programme has multi channel audio, priority is given to what you select.

≥ This setting will give effect in the following cases.

–Convert to HG, HX, HE, HL or HM mode in “DR

File Conversion” ( > 41)

∫ Audio Delay

Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output.

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> Setup

Display or Connection

Connection

Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings.

Display

∫ On-Screen Information

Choose the approximate time until the channel information screen ( > 17) disappears automatically.

∫ Unit’s Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

≥ If “Dim” is selected 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.

∫ Screen Saver

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.

≥ If “On” is selected, the masked-off area on the screen becomes grey.

Depending on the condition of the unit (Connection,

Setting) the masked-off area on the screen becomes grey.

∫ TV Aspect

Set to match the type of TV connected.

16:9

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV.

4:3

When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture.

The pictures may be shown in the letterbox style depending on the content.

Letterbox

When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV, black bands appear for 16:9 picture.

∫ Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen TV.

∫ TV System

Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV.

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∫ HDMI Connection

¾ HDMI Video Mode

Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV

OUT terminal. Select “Off” for all other conditions.

¾ HDCP on HDMI Output

If you connect a DVI device that is not compatible with HDCP, set to “Off”. In this case, some programmes or DVD-Video cannot be seen.

¾ HDMI Video Format

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment.

≥ If “Automatic” is selected, the output resolution best suited to the connected TV (1080p, 1080i,

720p or 576p/480p) is automatically selected.

≥ To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to

1080p, you need to connect the unit directly to

1080p compatible HDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.

¾ Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep

Colour output when a TV that supports Deep

Colour is connected.

¾ HDMI Audio Output

Select “Off” when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable, and connected to an amplifier not compatible with HDMI with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

¾ Contents Type Flag

Depending on the playback content, the TV will output adjusting to the optimal method when a

TV that supports Contents Type Flag is connected.

¾ VIERA Link

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.

≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use

“HDAVI Control”.

∫ AV1 Output

Set according to the terminal of the connected TV.

≥ If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select “RGB 1” or “RGB 2”.

≥ When a decoder is connected, do not set to

“RGB 1”.

∫ AV2 Settings

¾ AV2 Input

Set to “RGB / Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB output from external equipment.

¾ Ext Link

Set “Ext Link 1” when a Set Top Box which transmits a control signal via the 21-pin Scart cable is connected.

≥ This setting cannot be made when “TV System” is set to “NTSC” ( > 82).

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> Setup

Network or Others

Network

∫ Network Easy Settings

Press [OK] to start Network Easy Settings. ( > 13)

∫ Network Settings

¾ IP Address / DNS Settings

Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS.

≥ Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

≥ “Connection Speed Setting” is enabled only when

“Connection Speed Auto-configure” is turned “Off”.

¾ Proxy Server Settings

Check and set the connection to the Proxy server.

≥ Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

¾ Internet Content Settings

¾ Lock

You can restrict using VIERA CAST.

≥ Follow the on-screen instructions.


¾ Automatic Volume Control

Volume that is different depending on the contents is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using the VIERA

CAST.

≥ Depending on contents, this function will not work.

≥ Select “Off” when the audio is warped.

¾ Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings

You can set the DLNA function ( > 67)

It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network.

Others

∫ Standby Settings

¾ Power Save in Standby

On

On Timer Power Save in Standby mode is activated when the set time comes.

≥ If the clock has not been set,

Power Save in Standby mode is activated at all hours.

Off

It will go into the Power Save in

Standby mode.

It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode. (Quick Start mode)

≥ This function cannot be enabled when the

DLNA function is enabled in “Home Network

( DLNA ) Settings”. ( > left)

¾ Automatic Standby

Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically.

After the unit has finished operating, the unit will be turned to standby mode once the set time has passed.

≥ When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “On”( > 79),

“Off” cannot be selected.

¾ Automatic Standby after OTR

If “On” is selected, this unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately

5 minutes after completing Automatic Stop recording or One Touch Recording ( > 21).

¾ Automatic Standby after Copy

If “On” is selected, this unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately

5 minutes after completing copy ( > 43).

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∫ Remote Control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together.

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

1 Select the code, then press [OK].

2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the number button ([1] to [6]) for more than 5 seconds.

3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.

4 Press [OK].

≥ Operation is possible only with Panasonic remote controls with “IR6” printed at the bottom when the remote control code of this unit is set to “DVD 4”,

“DVD 5” or “DVD 6”.

∫ Clock

If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.

Clock

Automatic

On

Time

0 00 10

Time Zone

Automatic

Date

1 1 2010

OK

RETURN

Please set the clock.

OK: access RETURN: leave

¾ Automatic

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts.

But, if the time is not set correctly, set it to “Off” and perform “Manual Setting”.

DVD

IR6

DVD

IR6

IR6

¾ Manual Setting

1 Select “Off” of “Automatic”, then press [OK].

2 Select the item you want to change.

3 Change the setting.

4 Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.

¾ Time Zone

Adjust the time data automatically or from

GMT -6 to + 6.

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∫ Owner ID

In order to prevent another person from using this unit if it is stolen, you can set a PIN and input your personal information (NAME, HOUSE NO,

POSTCODE).

Once the PIN has been set, you cannot return to the factory preset. Make sure not to forget this.

∫ Initialize

¾ Shipping Condition

All the settings except for basic settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

¾ Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, disc language settings, Parental

Control settings, ratings PIN, remote control code, network settings etc. return to the factory presets.

∫ PIN Entry

You can set/change the PIN. ( > 75)

∫ System Update ( > 87)

¾ Software Update in Standby

When you set this unit to standby mode, software

(firmware) updates are downloaded automatically.

¾ Software Licence

Information about the software licence is displayed.

¾ Post Code

Input the postal code which is necessary to download area specific information of GUIDE

Plus+ system.

¾ Guide Plus+ System Information

You can check the condition of GUIDE Plus+ system of this unit.

∫ System Information

Display software (firmware) and HDMI Control version of this unit.

∫ DivX Registration

You need this registration code to purchase and play

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content ( > 37).

Language code list

Enter the code with the number buttons.

Abkhazian:

Afar:

Afrikaans:

Albanian:

Amharic:

Arabic:

Armenian:

Assamese:

Aymara:

Azerbaijani:

6566

6565

6570

8381

6577

6582

7289

6583

6589

6590

Bashkir: 6665

Basque:

Bengali; Bangla:

6985

Bhutani:

Bihari:

Breton:

Bulgarian:

Burmese:

6678

6890

6672

6682

6671

7789

Byelorussian: 6669

Cambodian:

Catalan:

Chinese:

7577

6765

9072

Corsican:

Croatian:

Czech:

Danish:

Dutch:

English:

Esperanto:

6779

7282

6783

6865

7876

6978

6979

Estonian:

Faroese:

Fiji:

Finnish:

French:

Frisian:

Galician:

Georgian:

German:

6984

7079

7074

7073

7082

7089

7176

7565

6869

Greek: 6976

Greenlandic: 7576

Guarani: 7178

Gujarati:

Hausa:

Hebrew:

Hindi:

Hungarian:

Icelandic:

Indonesian:

Interlingua:

Irish:

Italian:

Japanese:

Javanese:

Kannada:

Kashmiri:

Kazakh:

Kirghiz:

Korean:

Kurdish:

Laotian:

7585

7679

Latin: 7665

Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684

7465

7487

7578

7583

7575

7589

7579

7185

7265

7387

7273

7285

7383

7378

7365

7165

7384

Macedonian: 7775

Malagasy: 7771

Malay:

Malayalam:

7783

7776

Maltese:

Maori:

Marathi:

7784

7773

7782

Moldavian:

Mongolian:

Nauru:

Nepali:

7779

7778

7865

7869

Norwegian:

Oriya:

7879

7982

Pashto, Pushto: 8083

Persian:

Polish:

7065

8076

Portuguese:

Punjabi:

Quechua:

8084

8065

8185

Rhaeto-Romance:

Romanian:

Russian:

Samoan:

Sanskrit:

8277

8279

8285

8377

8365

Scots Gaelic: 7168

Serbian: 8382

Serbo-Croatian: 8372

Shona: 8378

Sindhi:

Singhalese:

Slovak:

8368

8373

8375

Slovenian:

Somali:

Spanish:

Sundanese:

Swahili:

Swedish:

Tagalog:

Tajik:

Tamil:

Tatar:

Telugu:

Thai:

Tibetan:

Tigrinya:

Tonga:

Turkish:

Turkmen:

8469

8472

6679

8473

8479

8482

8475

8376

8379

6983

8385

8387

8386

8476

8471

8465

8484

Twi:

Ukrainian:

Urdu:

Uzbek:

Vietnamese:

Volapük:

Welsh:

Wolof:

Xhosa:

Yiddish:

Yoruba:

Zulu:

8487

8575

8582

8590

8673

8679

6789

8779

8872

7473

8979

9085

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Software (Firmware) Update

Software of this unit can be updated automatically by the following methods when this unit is in the standby mode or when it is 3 a.m.

( > 86, Software Update in Standby)

≥ From broadcasts

≥ From Internet [network connection and setting is required. ( > 10, 13)]

It takes about 1 hour to update the software

(firmware).

∫ If a software (firmware) update is available, a notification is displayed.

∫ The unit’s display during the update e.g.,

≥ When “FINISH” is displayed, update of the software (firmware) has completed.

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit. Don’t remove the AC mains lead during the update.

New software version has been found.

The software will be updated automatically after this unit is switched to standby.

Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.

≥ Update of the software (firmware) will start when the unit is turned to standby mode.

≥ The download time differs depending on the network or broadcast environment.

≥ If the timer recording is scheduled within the following time at the start of the download, the download will not be executed.

– From broadcast: Within 5 hours

– From Internet: Within 1 hour

≥ You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the software (firmware).

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

≥ If you do not want to perform the software (firmware) update, set the “Software Update in Standby” to “Off”.

( > 86)

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Other Settings

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen

When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

1

Press [OPTION].

2

Select “Aspect”, then press [OK].

3

Select the item.

Normal: Normal output

Side cut: The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

Zoom: The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

4

Press [OK].

≥ It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV etc.

≥ The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following situations:

– when you change the channel

– when you start or end the playback of a title

– when the unit is turned off or on

≥ [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not have any effect.

≥ When “TV Aspect” ( > 82) is set to “4:3” or “Letterbox”, the

“Zoom” effect is disabled.

TV operation

Once set, the TV can be operated from the TV operation area of the remote control.

≥ If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand

Panasonic

AIWA

AKAI

BEKO

BENQ

BRANDT

BUSH

CENTREX

CURTIS

DAEWOO

DESMET

DUAL

ELEMIS

FERGUSON

FINLUX

FISHER

61

21

FUJITSU

FUNAI

GOLDSTAR

GOODMANS

GRADIENTE

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

IRRADIO

ITT

JVC

KDS

53

63/67

05/50/51

05

36

09

05/22/23/40/41

30

25

17/30/39/70

52

KOLIN

KONKA

45

62

LG 05/50/51

LOEWE 07/46

MAG

METZ

MITSUBISHI

MIVAR

52

05/28

05/19/20/47

24

05

66

05

64/65

05

05

05

10/34

Code

01/02/03/04

35

27/30

05/71/72/73/74

58/59

10/15

NEC

Brand

NOBLEX

NOKIA

Code

36

33

25/26/27/60/61

NORDMENDE 10

OLEVIA 45

ONWA

ORION

30/39/70

05

PEONY

PHILCO

PHILIPS

PHONOLA

PIONEER

PROVIEW

49/69

41/48/64

05/06/46

05

37/38

52

PYE

RADIOLA

SABA

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

05

05

10

26

32/42/43/65/68

05

SANYO

SCHNEIDER

SEG

SELECO

SHARP

SIEMENS

SINUDYNE

SONY

TCL

YAMAHA

21/54/55/56

05/29/30

05/69/75/76/77/78

05/25

18

09

05

08

31/33/66/67/69

TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14

TEVION

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE

52

10/15/44

16/57

05

18/41

TV operation area



DRIVE

SELECT

TV



VOL CH

AV

PAGE

1 2 abc

3 def

CH

1

Point the remote control at the TV.

While pressing [ Í TV], enter the code

( @ right) with the number buttons.

2

Test by turning on the TV and changing channels.

≥ Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

≥ If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code number is invalid for the TV, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

HOLD function

The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and

[BACK/RETURN ] simultaneously until

“X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN ] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

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Other Connections

Other TV connections

≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour.


Amplifier connections

HDMI AV OUT terminal


VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO IN

HDMI IN

Audio/Video cable

Amplifier’s rear panel

HDMI cable

HDMI

AV OUT

HDMI

IN VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

OUT


HDMI cable

HDMI

AV OUT


DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL

IN

Optical digital audio cable

Insert fully with this side up. Do not bend cable sharply.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)


≥ When connecting a TV with an HDMI OUT terminal, set

“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( > 83).

≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.

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Troubl eshooti ng

Messages 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.

DVD 

(“ ∑ ” stands for a number.)

¾ The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

PLEASE WAIT

¾ Displayed when the unit is started and turned off.

¾ 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.

1 Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than

5 seconds. ( > 85)

2 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.

PROG FULL

¾ There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. ( > 29)

REMOVE

¾ The USB device is drawing too much power.

Remove the USB device.

GUIDE

¾ TV Guide data is being downloaded. ( > 19)

FINISH

¾ The software (firmware) update is complete.

( > 87)

START

¾ Update of the software (firmware) is started.

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. ( > 87)

HARD ERR

¾ If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

SW-DL

¾ Software (firmware) is downloading.

Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer recording starts. ( > 87)

NoERAS

¾ You cannot delete items on this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

UNSUPPORT

¾ You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. ( > 98)

You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory.

NoREAD

¾ The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit. ( > 103)

¾ This message may appear when the lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. ( > 14)

NoWRIT

¾ You cannot write to this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

UPD  / 


¾ The software (firmware) is being updated.

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. ( > 87)

U59

¾ 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.

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U61

¾ (When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.

If it remains displayed, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

U72

U73

¾ The HDMI connection acts unusually.

–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.

–Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

–The HDMI cable is damaged.

H  or F 


¾ There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.)

¾ Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide

( > 92–97). If the service number does not disappear, do the following.

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.

U76

¾ HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.

X HOLD

¾ The HOLD function is activated.

Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN ] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears. ( > 88)

U77

¾ Due to the current disc not having authorised copyright information, video output is not performed.

U88

¾ (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. Once the display clears you can use the unit again. ( > 92)

If it remains displayed, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

U99

¾ The unit fails to operate properly. Press [ Í /I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode.

Now press [ Í /I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions.

Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. ( > 87)

Displays

The display is dim.

¾ Change “Unit’s Display”. ( > 82)

The followings do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥ Regular disc rotating sounds or louder rotating sounds when recording or high speed copying.

≥ Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

≥ Image disturbance during search.

≥ Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcasting breaks.

≥ When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.

∫ The unit doesn’t work.

One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows:

1 Press [ Í /I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

≥ If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press [ Í /

I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [ Í /I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

¾ Set the clock. ( > 85)

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up.

¾ If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, and

+R DL is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled (for the second layer on DVD-

R DL and +R DL, this happens after about

60 times).

¾ While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

The clock does not display on the unit when switched to standby.

¾ The clock does not display when Power Save in

Standby mode is activated. Ensure “Power Save in

Standby” is set to “Off”. ( > 84)

Available disc space display is showing different from what was used

¾ Available disc space display may be different from actual. Varying may be large especially when recorded in DR mode.

∫ Cannot eject a disc.

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.

Power

The unit is turned off automatically.

¾ 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.

The unit does not turn on when pressing

[ Í ].

¾ Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT-L” on the unit’s display blinks when [ Í ] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.

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TV screen and video

Screen size is wrong.

¾ Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”.

( > 82),

¾ Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. Refer to your

TV’s operating instructions.

¾ If the 16:9 aspect ratio image is output to a 4:3 TV and the image will be stretched vertically, set “TV

Aspect” to “4:3”. ( > 82)

¾ Check “Aspect for Recording” before recording or file conversion. ( > 79)

¾ If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video Format” to “576p/480p”. ( > 83)

Pictures do not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made.

¾ The pictures are output with 576p/480p depending on the programme.

The screen changes automatically.

¾ If there is no operation for 5 minutes or more, the displayed screen switches to the other states automatically (only when the “Screen Saver” is set to “On”). ( > 82)

There is a lot of image lag when playing video.

¾ Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

( > 71)

The images from this unit do not appear on the TV.

The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly.

¾ Check the connection and the TV’s input settings.

¾ 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. ( > 82)

¾ Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

Reduce the number of connected devices.

¾ The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.

¾ DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two writable layers on one side. Video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

¾ Set “Deep Colour Output” or “Contents Type Flag” in the Picture menu to “Off”. ( > 83)

Sound

No sound.

Distorted sound.

¾ Check the connections or amplifier’s settings.

( > 8, 89)

¾ To output audio from a device connected with an

HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.

( > 83)

Cannot switch audio.

¾ You cannot switch the audio if “Digital Audio

Output” is set to “Bitstream” ( > 81)

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Troubleshooting guide

Operation

The remote control doesn’t work.

¾ The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

1 Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than

5 seconds.

2 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.

¾ Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD  /  ” is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until the update is completed. ( > 87)

¾ The HOLD function is activated. ( > 88)

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

¾ Drive has not been selected properly.

Startup is slow.

¾ Startup takes time in the following situations:

–A disc is inserted.

–The clock is not set.

–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.

–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

–When the “Power Save in Standby” is activated.

( > 84)

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record.

Cannot copy.

¾ Some broadcasts are copyright protected.

¾ You can not record to the disc by pressing the

[ ¥ REC] or timer recording.

¾ The disc is protected with DVD Management.

( > 72)

¾ Some programmes on digital broadcast channels are copy-restricted and the number of times you can copy in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode is assigned by the broadcaster

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Since it will copy to HDD temporarily, copying is not possible if there is insufficient available capacity on the HDD.

Delete unnecessary titles on the HDD ( > 29, 38,

72)

¾ You cannot record and copy on finalised discs.

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Recording or editing may not be possible on these discs after ejecting and loading the disc or turning the unit on/ off for approximately 30 times after being recorded to.

¾ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be able to be recorded to.

¾ This unit cannot record/copy NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.

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

Cannot record from external equipment.

¾ Check that the connection and input channel is correct. ( > 62)

Cannot record 2 programmes simultaneously.

¾ There are conditions that 2 programmes simultaneous recording is possible. ( > 22)

Timer recording does not work properly.

¾ Refer to “Notes on timer recording” ( > 30)

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

¾ If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.

We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. ( > 72, 79)

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An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating disc.

¾ If you want copy to perform more quietly, select

“Normal ( Silent )” in “DVD Speed for High Speed

Copy”. ( > 79)

You have forgotten your ratings PIN.

You want to cancel the ratings level.

¾ The ratings level returns to the factory preset.

While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE

SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [ ¥ REC] and [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

The DV automatic recording function does not work.

¾ If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV equipment settings. ( > 62)

¾ You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the TV.

¾ Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

Image for the Quick View is not smooth.

¾ Image may not be played back smoothly in case of

DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode titles or AVCHD format titles.

¾ This function does not work when recording is in

XP or FR mode.

Play

Cannot playback.

¾ The disc is dirty, scratched or marked. ( > 103)

¾ You tried to play a +RW that needs to have a Top

Menu on the equipment used for recording.

¾ You cannot playback while executing the “Flexible

Recording via AV input” or when recording from the DV input.

¾ The disc that is recorded by using other equipment and not finalised may not be able to playback.

The resume play function does not work.

¾ Memorized positions are cancelled when

–open the disc tray.

– [CD] [SD] [USB] turn off the unit.

( [HDD] will not be cancelled)

Cannot play the disc on other players.

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc must be finalised or have a Top Menu created after recording or copying ( > 73).

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] The disc created in AVCHD format can only be played back on AVCHD compatible equipment.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

¾ [-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.

¾ You have set a ratings level. ( > 78)

¾ Ensure the disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. ( > 100)

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Troubleshooting guide

Edit

The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting titles on the disc.

¾ Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or

+R DL does not increase even after deleting titles.

¾ Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when you delete the last title.

Cannot edit.

¾ You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.

Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.

( > 38)

USB

The contents of the USB memory cannot be read.

¾ Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, turn off and turn on the unit again. If it cannot be operated after that, set “VIERA Link” to

“Off” and turn the unit off again, and turn it back on.

( > 83)

¾ USB memories connected using a USB extension cable or a USB hub may not be recognized by this unit.

Cannot create a playlist.

¾ Creation or editing of playlists cannot be done on this unit.

TV Guide

The TV Guide System does not receive any data.

¾ Set the clock. ( > 85)

¾ If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide system may not be able to receive any data.

Still pictures

The contents of the SD card cannot be read.

¾ Remove the card from the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, turn off and turn on the unit again.

The empty field is displayed for some or all channels.

¾ Some channels are not supported by the TV Guide system.

Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time.

¾ When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.

Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally.

¾ The images that were edited on the PC, such as

Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back.

( > 110)

The TV Guide information is not displayed properly.

¾ There was a programme change, or TV Guide information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted.

Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide system provider or station provider.

Music

Tracks could not be copied to the HDD.

¾ If there are copyright protected tracks such as

SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied.

¾ Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

The TV Guide data transfer was interrupted.

¾ The TV Guide system shows the data that was received up to the interruption.

¾ The programme information may be incomplete.

The TV Guide data is not updated.

¾ Make sure that the time is set correctly. ( > 85)

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Broadcast

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels.

¾ Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”.

( > 76)

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels.

¾ Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lightning storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

After the Auto-setup, there aren’t any channels in the channel list.

¾ The Auto-setup was started and interrupted.

Do an Auto-setup again.

Network

You cannot access this unit from DLNA compatible equipment on the network.

¾ Check the network connection and the network settings. ( > 10, 13, 66, 84)

¾ It may not be possible to connect depending on the types of the equipment or the status of the equipment.

To reset this unit

To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset

¾ Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default Settings”.

( > 86)

To reset the ratings level settings

¾ While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE

SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [ ¥ REC] and [ 1 ] (PLAY/ a 1.3) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

VIERA Link

VIERA Link doesn’t work.

¾ Some functions may not work depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” functions.

¾ 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, change TV (VIERA) setting for

“HDAVI Control” again.

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Refere nce

HDD and media information

Discs

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Hard disk drive (HDD)

DVD-RAM

Standard symbol

[HDD]

Data that can be recorded Rewritable

Video (Including AVCHD)/

JPEG/MP3/

Music copied from music CD

≤

[RAM]

Video (Not including AVCHD)/

JPEG

≤

DVD-R

[-R] –

DVD-R DL

Video (Including AVCHD)

[-R]DL] –

( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible)

Note

DVD-RW

[-RW‹V›] ≤

+R

+R DL

[+R]

[+R]DL]

Video (Not including AVCHD) –

–

+RW [+RW] ≤

≥ 8X Speed +RW disc is not supported.

≥ The DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, and +R DL after the finalisation are referred to as “ [DVD-V] ” in these operating instructions.

∫ 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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Play-only discs

Disc type

DVD-Video

Standard symbol

Movie and music

[DVD-V]

Uses

DVD-RW

(DVD Video Recording format)

DVD-R §

DVD-R DL

1

§ 1

[-RW‹VR›]

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder

≥ By formatting ( > 72) the disc, you can record onto it in

DVD-Video format.

≥ It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording ( > 73).

DivX ® , MP3, JPEG

[-R]

[-R]DL]

DVD-RAM, DVD-R § 1 ,

DVD-R DL § 1 , DVD-RW § 1 , +R § 1 ,

+R DL § 1 , +RW

CD

(including CD-R/RW § 2 )

[RAM]

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

High Definition video recorded by Panasonic’s video camera, etc.

Music

[CD]

CD

(including CD-R/RW § 2 )

[CD]

DivX ® , MP3, JPEG

§ 1

§ 2

It may be necessary to finalise on the equipment used for recording.

Close the session after 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.

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HDD and media information

Notes for the disc

∫ Cartridge-protection

For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge

PROTECT

∫ Region management information

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL” .

Example:

2 ALL

2

3

5

∫ Play on other players

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

Finalisation is needed. ( > 73)

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu ( > 73).

∫ Regarding 8 cm Disc

This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc.

Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

≥ Blu-ray Disc (BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-R)

≥ 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

≥ DVD-Audio

≥ HD DVD

≥ Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD

≥ +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.

≥ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be used for recording on this unit.

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SD cards

Standard symbol

[SD]

Contents

JPEG

AVCHD

MPEG2 (Copy only)

Compatible SD card

–SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)

(Including miniSD Card and microSD Card)

–SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

(Including miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card)

–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Including microSDXC Card)

≥ This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT format.

≥ If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit

( > 72, 117).

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

≥ SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate card or cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)

Using either of these cards in a non-compatible PC or non-compatible equipment may result in formatting etc. and the loss of recorded content.

∫ Setting the protection

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

USB memories

Standard symbol

Contents

[USB]

DivX (Play only) §

JPEG

MP3

AVCHD (Copy only)

MPEG2 (Copy only)

§ Video images of the copyright-protected DivX contents stored on USB device can be output only through the HDMI output terminal.

Compatible USB memories

≥ USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and

USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.

≥ USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used.

≥ FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

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

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

≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera and video camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not warranted that all USB devices will meet this unit.

≥ USB memories support DivX files less than 4GB.

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card miniSD Cards, microSD Cards, miniSDHC Cards, microSDHC Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise customer provided.

e.g.,

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Unit care

Cleaning

∫ 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.

∫ This unit’s lens

Use the Lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the unit’s lens

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

≥ This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice.

Setup precautions

≥ Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.

≥ Do not place on anything that generates heat like a

VCR, etc.

≥ Place in an area where condensation does not occur. Conditions where condensation may occur

DO NOT

This unit

VCR

–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 there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.

–During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–

3 hours until condensation is gone.

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown

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

When moving the unit

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

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

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.

3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

HDD (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 copying.

It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

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

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

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

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Media handling

∫ How to hold a disc or SD card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

∫ Handling precautions

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥ Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements, when writing on the label side of the disc.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, garbage or other strange things.

≥ Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

≥ Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

DO NOT

≥ 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.

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Recording modes and recording contents

Recording mode

DR

HG, HX, HE,

HL, HM

Quality

Same as broadcasted Record all multiple

HD quality produced by conversion of broadcast data § 1

Multiple audio audio

Record only one audio § 2, 3

Subtitles Surround audio

Can be recorded Surround audio as the broadcast

Can be recorded § 2, 4 Surround audio produced by conversion of broadcast audio format

Stereo audio

§ 1

§ 2

§ 3

§ 4

XP, SP, LP,

EP, FR

( > below)

SD quality only

The SD quality programme is not converted to HD quality.

After copying or DR File Conversion, multiple audio or subtitle cannot be changed.

Before copying or DR File Conversion, select the audio to record.

–“Copy” or “DR File Conversion”: Select the audio with “Preferred Multi Audio” ( > 77).

–“Copy Title Playing”: Select the audio with “Multi Audio” in the Disc menu ( > 70).

Before copying or DR File Conversion, select the subtitle to record.

–“Copy” or “DR File Conversion”: Select the subtitle with “Preferred Subtitles” ( > 77).

–“Copy Title Playing”: Subtitles displayed during playback are recorded.

Press [STTL ] to display the subtitle.

Select the subtitle with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu ( > 70)

¾ Recording modes and approximate recording times ( > 111)

∫ Regarding recording time remaining

≥ DR mode

Remaining time in the DR mode is calculated with a bit rate of approx. 8 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast, so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time.

≥ Other recording modes

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.

∫ FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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.

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Operations that can be performed simultaneously

Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a title

( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible)

Playback of

HDD

Playback of discs

Playback of still pictures

Playback of music recorded on

HDD

≤ While recording to HDD in DR mode

While recording to HDD in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modes

While recording from DV input

While copying in normal speed mode

While copying in high speed mode

[With finalising or creating Top Menu

( [+RW] )]

While copying in high speed mode

[Without finalising or creating Top Menu

( [+RW] )]

≤

≤

–

–

–

≤

≤

≤

–

–

–

–

§ 1

§ 1, 2

–

–

–

–

–

–

≤

–

–

–

–

§ 1 DivX video cannot playback.

§ 2 AVCHD format titles cannot playback.

≥ Simultaneous operation is not possible while executing the “DV Automatic Recording” or “Flexible Recording via AV input”.

Starting of the timer recording while executing other operation

Executing operation Starting of the timer recording

≤

Executing operation Starting of the timer recording

≤ Recording the title

Playing the title

§ 1

Editing the title

Copying a title in high speed mode (without finalising or creating Top Menu)

Copying a title in high speed mode (with finalising or creating

Top Menu)

Copying a title in normal speed mode

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format)

Executing “DV Automatic

Recording” § 2

≤

≤

≤

–

–

–

≤

(

Executing “Flexible Recording via AV input” § 2

Executing PAUSE LIVE TV or

REWIND LIVE TV § 1

Editing still pictures or music

Copying still pictures

Copying music

Formatting

Finalising/Creating Top Menu

[+RW] )

≤

–

–

–

–

–

§ 1

§ 2

Executing operation will terminate when 2 programme simultaneous recording cannot be performed.

Executing operation will be terminated.

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Structure of folders displayed by this unit

You can play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below.

However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Structure of MP3, still picture or DivX folders

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

MP3

Root

001

001 Folder

001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

(file=track)

002 Folder

003 Folder 001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

004track.mp3

001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

Order of play

Still picture

Root

Order of play

P0000001.jpg

P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg

P0000004.jpg

P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

P0000006.jpg

P0000007.jpg

P0000008.jpg

P0000009.jpg

004 Folder

P0000010.jpg

P0000011.jpg

P0000012.jpg

DivX

Root

Order of play

P0000001.divx

P0000002.divx

002 Folder

P0000003.divx

P0000004.divx

P0000005.divx

003 Folder

P0000006.divx

P0000007.divx

P0000008.divx

P0000009.divx

004 Folder

P0000010.divx

P0000011.divx

P0000012.divx

[RAM]

¢¢¢ : Numbers XXX: Letters

Root

XXXX  .jpg

JPEG

DCIM 

 XXXXX

XXXX



.jpg

DCIM

 XXXXX




§ Folders can be created on other equipment.

However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

≥ If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

[SD]

¢¢¢ : Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

DCIM



XXXXX

(Picture folder)


Any folder with JPEG files e.g.,

001

P0000001 .jpg

P0000002 .jpg

SD_VIDEO

(MPEG2 folder)

PRG 

MOV



.mod

MOV  .moi

PRG



.pgi

MGR_INFO

(MPEG2 information folder)

PRIVATE

AVCHD

(AVCHD folder)

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

∫ General

Dimensions (W k H k D):

430 mm k 59 mm k 238 mm

(excluding the projecting parts)

430 mm k 59 mm k 247 mm

(including the projecting parts)

Mass:

Power supply:

Power consumption:

Power consumption in standby mode:

Power Save in Standby mode

Activated:

Deactivated:

Approx. 0.7 W

Approx. 8 W

Operating temperature:

Operating humidity range:

Approx. 3.4 k g

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Approx. 36 W

5 o C to 40 o C

10 % to 80 % RH

(no condensation)

∫ Television system

Tuner System:

Channel Coverage:

UHF:

RF converter output:

DVB-T, T2

UK

21 to 68

Not provided

∫ Video

Video system:

Recording system:

PAL/NTSC

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)/

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin)

AV3 (pin jack)

1 Vp-p (75 ≠ )

S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV2 (21 pin) 1 Vp-p (75 ≠ )

RGB in (PAL): AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠ )

Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin),

Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p (75 ≠ )

S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin) 1 Vp-p (75 ≠ )

RGB out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) (75 ≠ )

Component video output (PAL 576i/576p/720p/

1080i, NTSC 480i/480p/720p/1080i):

Not provided

∫ Audio

Recording system:

Dolby Digital (XP, SP, LP, EP mode: 2ch),

Linear PCM (XP mode),

Dolby Digital

(DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode: Max 5.1ch),

Dolby Digital Plus (DR mode: Max 5.1ch),

MPEG (DR mode: 2ch),

Audio in:

Input level:

Input impedance:

Audio out:

HE-AAC (DR mode: Max 5.1ch)

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack)

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, Output level:

Output impedance:

Digital audio out:

Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

Less than 1 k ≠

Optical terminal

(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG),

HDMI terminal

(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)

∫ HDMI Output

19 pin type A: 1 pc

HDMI (V.1.4, Content Type)

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

∫ Other terminals

DV Input

USB Port

IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin: 1 pc

Type A: 1 pc

SD Card Slot

LAN (Ethernet) Port

1 pc

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

∫ Internal HDD capacity

250 GB

∫ Recording system

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format

DVD-R: DVD-Video

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-RW: DVD-Video

+R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW

DVD-Video format format

∫ Region code:

DVD: #2

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Specifications

∫ Playable discs

§ 2

∫ Recordable discs

DVD-RAM:

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

AVCHD format

JPEG §

§ 1

1, 2

, MP3

, DivX

§

§

DVD-Video format

1, 2

1, 2

§ 1 ,

, format § 1 ,

DVD Video Recording format,

+R

§ 1

§ 1

DVD Video Recording format,

AVCHD format

, +R DL (Double Layer)

JPEG § 1, 2 , DivX § 1, 2

AVCHD format § 1

Finalising is necessary for compatible playback.

AVCHD format, JPEG

§ 1 , +RW

DVD-Video, CD-Audio (CD-DA)

CD-R/CD-RW: CD-DA

JPEG §

§

§

1

1

1, 2

, MP3 §

, MP3

, DivX

§

1, 2

1, 2

§ 1, 2

,

,

DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),

2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)

DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),

1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),


DVD-R (DL):

DVD-RW:

+R (SL):

+R (DL):

+RW:


2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)

1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),



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)


2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)


2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet

This unit is compatible with multi-session/border

(except for DVD-R DL).

This unit is not compatible with packet-writing.

∫ Maximum writing speed of discs

DVD-RAM:

DVD-R:

DVD-R DL:

DVD-RW:

+R:

Up to 5x Speed

Up to 12x Speed

Up to 4x Speed

Up to 4x Speed

Up to 8x Speed

Up to 4x Speed +R DL:

+RW: Up to 4x Speed

Maximum supporting speed of drive for each disc:

Refer to “Recordable discs” ( > right).

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∫ SD Card

Slot:

Compatible media:

Format:

SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc

SD Memory Card

FAT12 § 1 , FAT16 § 1

(In case of SD Memory Card)

FAT32 § 1 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) exFAT (In case of SDXC Memory Card)

Data that can be played: JPEG,

SD (Standard Definition)-Video § 2 ,

HD (High Definition)-Video

§ 1

§ 2

Long file name is unsupported.

Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from SD card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc.

After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc is completed, the playback becomes possible.

∫ 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

Wave length:

780 nm (CDs)

662 nm (DVDs)

Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

∫ USB device

USB standard:

Format:

Data that can be played:

USB 2.0 High Speed

FAT16, FAT32

MP3, JPEG, DivX,

SD (Standard Definition)-Video § 1

HD (High Definition)-Video § 2

,

§ 1

§ 2

Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from USB device to HDD or

DVD-RAM disc.


Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from USB device to HDD.

After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD is completed, the playback becomes possible.

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Specifications

About JPEG/MP3/DivX/

MPEG2/AVCHD files

∫ DivX

Playable media DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R,

CD-RW, USB device §

Maximum number of folders recognizable:

300 folders (including the root folder)

Maximum number of files recognizable: 200 files

≥ Support version

Extension

Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,

“.AVI” or “.avi”.

Picture resolution

Up to 1920 k 1080 pixels

Reference

DivX certified to play DivX video up to HD

1080p, including premium content.

Video

– Number of stream: Up to 1

– Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50, DIV6

– FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 60 fps

Audio

– Number of stream: Up to 8

– Format: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital

– Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.

MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.

≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

≥ DVD-R and DVD-R DL must conform to UDF 1.02 without ISO9660 and UDF 1.5 with ISO9660.

§ DivX VOD contents cannot be played back.

∫ SD (Standard Definition)-Video

Playable media

Codec

SD Card § 1 , USB device §

MPEG2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)

File Format SD-Video format conforming

2

§ 1

§ 2

Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from SD card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc.


Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from USB device to HDD or

DVD-RAM disc.


∫ HD (High Definition)-Video

Playable media

Codec

File Format

SD Card, USB device §

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

AVCHD format conforming

§ Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from USB device to HDD.

After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD is completed, the playback becomes possible.

∫ JPEG

Playable media HDD, DVD-RAM,

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW,

Format

SD Card, USB device

JPEG conforming DCF

(Design rule for Camera File system) §

Compatible pixels Between 34 k 34 and

8192 k 8192 pixels

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Thawing Time Approx. 2 sec. in case of SD card

(8.1 M pixels, JPEG)

Maximum number of folders recognizable:

[CD] 99 folders (including the root folder)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [USB] [SD]


Maximum number of files recognizable:

[CD] 999 files

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [USB] [SD] 3000 files

[HDD] 9999 files

≥ JPEG files must have the extension “.jpg” or

“.JPG”.

≥ MOTION JPEG and PROGRESSIVE JPEG are not supported.

§ Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association

(JEITA).

∫ MP3

Playable media HDD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R,

CD-RW, USB device

Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling frequency 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

This unit is compatible with ID3 tags.

Maximum number of folders recognizable

(except for HDD):


Maximum number of files recognizable

(except for HDD): 3000 files

≥ MP3 files must have the extension “.mp3” or

“.MP3”.

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Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

Recording Mode [HDD]

(250 GB)

63 hours

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

[RAM]

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

– –

[-R]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+RW]

(4.7 GB)

–

[-R]DL]

[+R]DL]

(8.5 GB)

–

HG

HX

HE

HL

HM

XP

DR § 1

(High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit rate is 8 Mbps)

DR § 1

(Standard Definition

(SD) quality: estimated bit rate is

4 Mbps)

126 hours

39 hours

58 hours

87 hours

117 hours

169 hours

53 hours

–

–

–

–

–

–

1 hour

–

–

–

–

–

–

2 hours

–

–

–

–

–

–

1 hour

–

SP

LP

EP

106 hours

212 hours

424 hours

(318 hours § 2 )

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

(6 hours § 2 )

4 hours

8 hours

16 hours

(12 hours § 2 )

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

(6 hours § 2 )

–

–

–

–

–

1 hour

45 min.

3 hours

35 min.

7 hours

10 min.

14 hours

20 min.

(10 hours

45 min.

§ 2 )

§ 1

§ 2

Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on bit rate of broadcasting.

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “6 hours” ( > 79).

Maximum number of titles that can be recorded

[HDD] : 999 titles

(When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

99 titles on one disc.

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›] :

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : 49 titles on one disc.

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Licenses

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;

5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.

© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

DLNA ® , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED TM are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital

Living Network Alliance.

DivX ®

is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license.

This product incorporates the following software:

(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic

Corporation,

(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic

Corporation,

(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License,

Version 2 (GPL v2),

(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public

License, Version 2.1 (LGPL v2.1) and/or,

(5) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL v2 and/or LGPL v2.1

For the software categorized as (3) and (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL v2.1, as the case may be at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html.

In addition, the software categorized as (3) and (4) are copyrighted by several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/JPRCBW98

The GPL/LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/

LGPL v2.1.

Contact Information [email protected]

Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below.

http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/JPRCBW98

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This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC

Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide

AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG

LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic

Corporation and Sony Corporation.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

x.v.Colour

™ is a trademark.

VIERA CAST is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc.

The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage.

An aerial upgrade may be required. The FREEVIEW,

FREEVIEW+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Services LTD.

DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008.

GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS

RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR

THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,

INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR

ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS

OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE

PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT,

OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

Gracenote® Corporate Description

Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

Gracenote® Proprietary Legends

CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from

Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.

Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,

MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

Gracenote® End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from

Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information

(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases

(collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.

You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended

End-User functions of this application or device.

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote

Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT

GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR

GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY

PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote

Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the

Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the

Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.

The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any

Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or

Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote

Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT

WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE

SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE

WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR

INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR

LOST REVENUES.

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Safety precautions

Placement

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 place heavy items on the unit.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

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.

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.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

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 spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

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.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Information for Users on Collection and

Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

Cd

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you 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.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European

Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the

European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol

(bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the

Directive for the chemical involved.

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Glossary

AVCHD

AVCHD is a new format (standard) for High Definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data

(e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

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.

Deep Colour

This unit incorporates HDMI (V.1.4, Content Type) technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.

You can enjoy exceptionally rich, natural-looking colours, with smooth, detailed gradation and minimal colour banding.

[A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without Deep

Colour, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support Deep Colour. The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.]

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.

Dolby Digital Plus

Multi-channel audio and higher audio quality is made possible using Dolby Digital Plus.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into fewer channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theatres. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

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.

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Finalise

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.

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, SD cards and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on this unit.

Formatting permanently deletes all contents.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your TV. Each frame consists of two fields.

Frame Field Field

≥ 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.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

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.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

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.

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is an encoding method used for recording of the High Definition videos.

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.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

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 highdefinition video a High Definition compatible TV is required.

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Glossary

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

Letterbox: the picture fills the screen.

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Progressive/Interlace

Interlace is a conventional image signal that displays the image in 2 phases by splitting the display into odd and even scans.

Progressive will display whole image in 1 scan.

Therefore, it will give High Definition image without flickering compared with interlace.

Protection

You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.

Sampling frequency

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.

Signal Quality

This is the guide for checking the aerial direction. The numbered values displayed do not indicate the strength of the signal, but the quality of the signal (the signal to noise ratio, or “S/N”). The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list.

x.v.Colour

TM x.v.Colour

TM is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.

You can enjoy vivid colours of wider colour ranges for a more realistic picture when connected to a TV that supports the x.v.Colour

TM with HDMI cable.

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 TV broadcasts of 480i (525i), the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

1080p

In one High Definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the same time every 1/50 th 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

In one High Definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same time every 1/50 th 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.

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A

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 88

Audio Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 36

AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 110

B

Broadcasts

Channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Digital text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Watching digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

C

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10, 89

Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Audio/Video terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

HDMI terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 89

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Set Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copying title playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Finalised discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SD Video (MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

D


Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34

Screen icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Disc management

Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Create top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Providing a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 84

DVD-Video

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Region code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

E

Editing (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing (Still picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Editing (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Change genre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Change thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

DR File Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

F

Featurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Format

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Freeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

FUNCTION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

G

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

H

HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

HDD management

Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 83

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Home Network ( DLNA ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 110

L

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Linked Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

M

Media

Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 103

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Inserting or removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Region management information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Structure of folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

USB memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

MP3 file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 110

MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 110

Music

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Gracenote ® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

N

Network

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 84

Gracenote ® Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

VIERA CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

O

Operations

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Deleting recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Display Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

During playback video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Editing recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Inserting or removing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 97

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Turning on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

P

PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playback (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playback (Still picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 58

Playback (Video)

DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DVD-Video Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Playlist created on other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 78

Status message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 70, 78

Playback menu

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Other menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Picture menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Play menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Sound menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Protection

Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

R

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2 programmes simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

From a video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

From Set Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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

Recording Format for DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Manufacturer and Code No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 97

REWIND LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Screen

Channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PIN Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 miniSD, microSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

SD Video (MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Setting

Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

HDD / Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Standby Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 84

Still pictures

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 58

Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 85, 88

T

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

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Confirm and edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Recommended programme recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tuning

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Edit Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Parental Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Signal condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

TV Guide

Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

U

Unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 82

Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

V

VIERA CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER

THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT

IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR

YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND

THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,

SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE

APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN

ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE

UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD

DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT

CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO

NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,

TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR

ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON

THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

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

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN

MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the

AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

(Back of product)

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.

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

≥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ E-mail: [email protected]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856

≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer

Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays).

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler!

≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk

Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks.

When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing.

You will need to retune this unit each time this happens to recover your digital channels.

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

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