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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EZ48V
Model No.
IN 2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
/MONO AUDIO R
GN
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "4".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
ALL

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and
recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No. 5155,
16th November 2007
Notice for DVB functions
≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video
Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial
broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.
≥This unit has the capability for DVB
specifications. But future DVB services
cannot be guaranteed.
≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia
Home Platform).
2
3
4
RQT9127-L

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. ≥This unit has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 2 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: COMPONENT DVD PRIORITY OUT...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Editing Getting started Editing titles/chapters ......42 IIncluded accessories ......4 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters .

  • Page 4: Iincluded Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000136) 1 Remote control 2 Batteries 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cable 1 Audio/video cable for remote control For use with this unit only.

  • Page 5: Unit Care

    Unit care ∫ Maintenance The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the ≥Do not place the unit on instructions that came with the cloth.

  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1Turn the unit on (➡ 10) 2Select drive (DVD or VHS) (➡ 16, 18, 38) > Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4To delete unnecessary recorded titles (➡...

  • Page 7: Main Unit

    Main unit Remote Control Cassette signal sensor compartment Disc tray EJECT OPEN/CLOSE DRIVE SELECT COPYING COPYING AV2 IN IN 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R < The unit’s display Opening the front panel Press down on the COPYING COPYING...

  • Page 8: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
  • Page 9 Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➡ 40, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 10: Settings

    ∫ Download from the TV (➡ 59). ≥When the Download from TV screen appears (➡ right) If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information DVB Auto-Setup on the TV is acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for the first time.

  • Page 11: Disc Information

    [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 56). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

  • Page 12: Recording Format

    DVD-Video format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD- discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

  • Page 13: Regarding Divx Files, Mp3 Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥[CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playable formats) and Joliet media ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the File DivX disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

  • Page 14: Media Handling

    Media handling Video Cassette information Inserting discs ≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main and discard them when they become dirty or damaged. ≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those unit to open the tray.

  • Page 15: Watching Analogue And Digital Broadcasts

    Watching analogue and digital broadcasts Digital channel information EJECT OPEN/CLOSE While stopped DRIVE SELECT COPYING COPYING Press [STATUS ] to show the information S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R IN 2 AV2 IN VIDEO screen. Programme name DVD/VH Channel...

  • Page 16: Playing Discs

    Playing discs ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television Refer to “Advanced disc playback” (➡ 32) for detail information. [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. ≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER”...

  • Page 17: Playing A Video Cassette

    Playing a video cassette Refer to “Advanced video cassette playback” Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit (➡ 34) for detail information. the connections to this unit. ≥Press [Í DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive.

  • Page 18: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 23) and Press [REC MODE] to select the “Advanced recording” (➡ 24) for detail information. recording mode. ≥Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 24) EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Remaining time on the disc DRIVE SELECT COPYING...

  • Page 19: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 29–31) for Press [GUIDE]. detail information. Tue 14.10.08 19:45 TV Guide: Landscape EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Prog. Type ABC 1 Favourite All Types All Services Wed 15.10. : In today’s show we will... Emmerdale DRIVE SELECT Time: COPYING...

  • Page 20: Copying

    Copying While both DVD and VHS are stopped “ DVD DRIVE SELECT Press and hold [“ DVD, COPYING] on the main unit for about 3 seconds or EJECT OPEN/CLOSE more (until “START” on the unit’s DRIVE SELECT display stops flashing). COPYING COPYING AV2 IN...
  • Page 21 One Touch copying (DVD l VHS) VHS — [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] EJECT OPEN/CLOSE You can copy titles recorded on a disc onto a video cassette with one stroke of the button. DRIVE SELECT In One Touch Copying, all contents on the disc are automatically COPYING COPYING IN 2...

  • Page 22: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete While stopped DVD/VH S  Press [FUNCTION MENU].  V O L DRIVE SELECT Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and DRIVE TRACKING/ V-LOCK/ PA P P GE SELECT press [OK]. DELETE Navigator Title View DVD-RAM ANALOGUE...

  • Page 23: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only): You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Hello Hola Hallo Recording multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 15)]. Select the audio that you want to However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

  • Page 24: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording times DVD Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) §3 §3 Recording Mode DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL...

  • Page 25: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed

    When the format confirmation screen is Playing while you are recording displayed ≥You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive. The recording will not be affected [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] – DVD playback (➡ 16) When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or –...

  • Page 26: Flexible Recording

    Advanced recording Preparation Flexible Recording ≥Select the channel or the external input to record. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] While stopped The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 27: Copying From An External Device

    Copying from an external device Manual recording While stopped [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the e.g., Connecting to the AV2 terminal on the front input channel for the equipment you You can also connect to the AV1 input terminals on the rear. have connected.

  • Page 28: Dv Automatic Recording (Dv Auto Rec)

    Copying from an external device DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) Turn on the DV equipment, and pause [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] play at the point you want recording to [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes are start.

  • Page 29: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Manually programming timer ≥You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) recordings [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

  • Page 30: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Advanced timer recording To cancel recording when recording Check, change or delete a programme has already begun ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. While the unit is on Press [PROG/CHECK]. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].

  • Page 31: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    ∫ When the TV Guide displays “No info for Operations in the TV Guide system analogue services” or the empty TV Guide list Basic operations Sat 13.01.07 19:45 TV Guide: Landscape ABC 1 Prog. Type Favourite News All Services Sat 13.01. Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait Emmerdale : In today’s show we will...

  • Page 32: Advanced Disc Playback

    Advanced disc playback Skipping 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. Operation during play 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. and press [OK]. specified Play skips the specified time. Stop Press [∫]. time (Time ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time The stopped position is memorized.

  • Page 33: Changing Audio During Play

    Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO]. [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD], DivX and analogue broadcast LR>L>R ^---------------} DVD-RAM PLAY e.g., “L R” is selected [DVD-V] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language (➡...

  • Page 34: Advanced Video Cassette Playback

    Advanced video cassette playback Depending on the video cassettes, this function may not work. Fast-forward/Rewind While stopped Press [] (backward)/[] (forward). ≥Press [∫] to stop fast-forward/Rewind. Cue/Review During play Press or press and hold [] (backward)/[] (forward). If you press and hold these buttons, normal playback restarts by releasing them. Jet Search You can high speed search a video in the forward or the reverse direction.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Playback Picture

    Adjusting the playback picture Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type. Manual tracking The audio changes as follows: The unit usually makes tracking adjustments automatically, but you L R (Stereo) > L > R > – – (Normal audio track) may need to adjust it manually if noise appears on a video cassette ^------------------------------------------------------------} recorded on other equipment.

  • Page 36: Playing Divx, Mp3 And Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing DivX video contents Selecting file type to play [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [CD] You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW.

  • Page 37: Playing Mp3 Files

    Playing MP3 files Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright [CD] protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a CD-R/CD- need to register the unit.

  • Page 38: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing still pictures Useful functions during still picture play [CD] Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one at a ≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a constant interval. Show ≥Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the VHS While the Picture...

  • Page 39: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions FUNCTION MENU window Playback You can select and play recorded programmes (➡ 16, 33), change the Play By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main Mode (DivX, JPEG, MP3) (➡ 36), etc. functions quickly and easily. Recording You can easily find programmes you want to watch and set them for timer recording...

  • Page 40: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    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.

  • Page 41: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.

  • Page 42: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters [RAM] During play or while stopped [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.

  • Page 43: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 42) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § Delete ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles. [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

  • Page 44: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and You can arrange the chapters (➡ 42) to create a playlist. press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” Title Title and press [OK]. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...

  • Page 45: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters [RAM] After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left) [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press Delete [OK]. While stopped [RAM] Once deleted, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTION MENU]. cannot be restored.

  • Page 46: Entering Text

    Entering text [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a You can give names to recorded titles, etc. character and press [OK]. The maximum number of characters: Repeat this step to enter other characters. [RAM] Characters ≥To delete a character...

  • Page 47: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlists Before copying You can select from a variety of methods to copy on this unit. Direction Type of copying you want Suitable methods From DVD-RAM, DVD-R, Easy copying with one button One Touch Copy DVD-R DL, ≥When you want to copy from a selected start point to the end (➡...

  • Page 48: Gui (Graphical User Interface) Copying (Vhs L Dvd)

    Copying titles or playlists GUI (Graphical User Interface) Copying While both DVD and VHS are stopped (VHS l DVD) Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can copy programmes recorded on a video cassette onto a disc then press [OK].
  • Page 49 Set the time limit. ∫ About FR mode When “Time Setting” is set to “Off” in step 5 above: ≥The recording mode is automatically selected by estimating the remaining capacity of the disc for copying of only the recorded parts in the video cassette (unrecorded parts will not be recorded).

  • Page 50: Gui (Graphical User Interface) Copying (Dvd L Vhs)

    Copying titles or playlists GUI (Graphical User Interface) Copying Register titles and playlists for (DVD l VHS) copying. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] changes to it, press [4], then skip to step 6. You can copy multiple titles and playlists that are recorded on a disc onto a video cassette.
  • Page 51 When you finish creating Copying list display and convenient functions the copying list, ∫ Copying list icons Make sure to :Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 81, CPRM) Press OK to start copying. select “Start :Title or playlist contains still picture(s) Copying”...

  • Page 52: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R, +R Dl Or Dvd-Video

    Copying titles or playlists [Note] Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, ≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at the beginning. DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL ≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top or DVD-Video menu is not displayed automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.

  • Page 53: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Audio attribute Using on-screen menus LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency Preparation b (bit): Number of bits ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. ch (channel): Number of channels Language Common procedures ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai FRA: French...

  • Page 54: Status Messages

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Picture menu—Change the picture quality Other menu—Change the display position Position Playback NR 1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu Reduces noise and picture degradation. moves. § Progressive (➡ 81) Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off”...

  • Page 55: Disc Management

    Disc management [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Setting the protection Preparation [RAM] ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ right). After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) Common procedures Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Protection”...

  • Page 56: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Disc management Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Selecting whether to show the Top all titles Menu first—Auto-Play Select [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 55) You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising. After performing steps 1–3 (➡...

  • Page 57: Creating Top Menu-Create Top Menu

    Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu Close First Layer [+RW] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] +RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recordable surfaces function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW on one side.

  • Page 58: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tuning Common procedures ∫ Edit Favourites You can create four groups of channels for making viewing and recording easier.
  • Page 59 ∫ Settings for Digital Services ∫ Settings for Analogue Services Press [OK] to show the following settings. Press [OK] to show the following setting. DVB Manual Tuning Manual Tuning You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto-Setup could not You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel complete successfully.

  • Page 60: Disc

    Changing the unit’s settings Settings for Recording Disc ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode Settings for Playback (➡...

  • Page 61: Sound

    Audio Mode for XP Recording Sound Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Dolby Digital] (➡ 81) [LPCM] (➡ 81) ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that Dynamic Range Compression of normal XP mode recordings.

  • Page 62: Display

    Changing the unit’s settings Display Connection (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be On-Screen Messages shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may Choose the approximate time until the digital channel information not be able to change the settings.

  • Page 63: Vhs

    HDMI Settings ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) HDMI Video Format Tape Length You can only select items compatible with the connected Set the length of the tape you are using so the unit can show the equipment.

  • Page 64: Others

    [Off] Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote (If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic turned to “Off”.) products close together.
  • Page 65 System Update In order to update this unit’s software, the TV Guide download, and to support system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. Press [OK] to show the following settings. ≥Update data and TV Guide download information is sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast.

  • Page 66: Other Settings

    Manufacturer and Code No. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears Brand Code Brand Code on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”...

  • Page 67: Additional Connections

    Additional connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television’s rear panel AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO Red White §...

  • Page 68: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier

    Additional connections Connecting a stereo amplifier Amplifier’s rear panel AUDIO IN Red White Audio cable COMPONENT DVD PRIORITY OUT VIDEO OUT White VIDEO DVD/VHS COMMON OUT IN IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL AC IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (PCM/BITSTREAM)

  • Page 69: Connecting With An Hdmi Compatible Television And Receiver

    Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➡ 40, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals Is my television progressive output —...

  • Page 71: Messages

    Messages On the television Page ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorisation Error. registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording completely. —...
  • Page 72 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. Page ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (“∑”...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) Power Page ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting guide TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥[DVD] 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. The recorded title is stretched – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” vertically.
  • Page 75 Operation Page ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. code. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.
  • Page 76 ≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit — may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. ≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. Play —...
  • Page 77 Play Page ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. Play fails to start even when ≥The disc is dirty. [1] (PLAY) is pressed. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. Play starts but then stops 11–12 ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording.
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting guide TV Guide Page ≥Check whether the clock is properly set. The TV Guide System does not ≥If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide system may not be receive any data. — able to receive any data. ≥Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.
  • Page 79 VIERA Link Page ≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when VIERA Link doesn’t work. — the power for the main unit is set to On. ≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. ≥Check the “HDAVI Control”...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format Television system DVD-R : DVD-Video format Tuner system Channel coverage DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format PAL-B VHF: 0 to 12 DVD-RW : DVD-Video format Australia UHF: 28 to 69 CATV: 45 MHz to 470 MHz +R DL (Double Layer) DVB-T...

  • Page 81: Glossary

    DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Formatting Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM input terminals are progressive compatible.
  • Page 82 Glossary Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection. This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

  • Page 83: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Foreign matter Placement Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high shock or malfunction. temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Do not let liquids get into the unit.

  • Page 84: Index

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