Panasonic DMR-EZ47V Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMR-EZ47V Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EZ47V
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
4
ALL
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. 4758,
25th April 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).
RQT8858-L
2
2
3
3
4
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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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Deleting titles during play ......56 When other Panasonic products respond Entering text .
  • Page 4: Disc Information

    Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play DVD-RAM ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm Disc type ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm Logo Indicated in these [RAM] instructions by DVD Video Recording format This is a recording format which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. Recording format ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.
  • Page 5: Discs You Can Use For Recording And Play

    For further information (➡ 7, Important notes for recording) §5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played. §6 You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
  • Page 6: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    Disc information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
  • Page 7: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording Selecting Audio Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast Hello Hola Hallo only): for Recording You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Select the audio that you multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the want to record in “DVB bottom of digital channel information display (➡...
  • Page 8: Disc Handling

    Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc ∫ Handling precautions ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc Do not touch the recorded surface. warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) DO NOT ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen.
  • Page 9: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of June 2007. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000136) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video ≥For use with this unit only.
  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 18) 2 Select drive (DVD or VHS) (➡ 22, 32, 40) > Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles (➡...
  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Main unit Remote Control Cassette signal sensor compartment Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE EJECT 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 12: Media Handling

    Media handling Video Cassette information Inserting a disc ≥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. unit to open the tray.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Other Connections

    STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals 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 Television’s rear panel...
  • Page 15: Connecting With An Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal

    Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), this unit’s output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
  • Page 16: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    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 17: 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” 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 18: Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings Press [3, 4] to select your area and Í/ l press [OK]. EJECT OPEN/CLOSE TV Aspect SELECT 16:9 WIDE TV COPYING COPYING IN 2 IN 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R...
  • Page 19: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. Setup ¦ ¦ TV Aspect 16:9 TV operation Progressive Tuning DRIVE SELECT buttons TV System Disc HDMI Settings Picture Sound Display Numbered Connection buttons...
  • Page 20: When Other Panasonic Products Respond To This Remote Control

    Manufacturer and Code No. Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote Brand Code Brand Code control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 close together. AIWA...
  • Page 21: Watching Analogue And Digital Broadcasts

    Watching analogue and digital broadcasts [Note] (Digital broadcast only) ≥This unit can receive Standard Definition (SD) broadcasts, but is EJECT OPEN/CLOSE unable to receive High Definition (HD) broadcasts. DRIVE SELECT When High Definition (HD) programmes are broadcast, “Unable to COPYING COPYING IN 2 S VIDEO...
  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording television programmes ≥Analogue channel EJECT OPEN/CLOSE You can also select the channel with the following steps. 1 Press [ANALOGUE CH]. DRIVE SELECT COPYING COPYING AV2 IN IN 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
  • Page 23 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 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL , +R DL (8.5 GB) DVD-RW Recording Mode §1 Single-sided...
  • Page 24: Disc Insertion/Ejection

    Recording television programmes OPEN/CLOSE When removing a recorded disc [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] OPEN/CLOSE EJECT The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc DRIVE SELECT for play on other equipment. COPYING COPYING AV2 IN IN 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 25: Flexible Recording

    Flexible Recording When you want to start recording Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) and press [OK]. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording ≥Recording starts.
  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [GUIDE]. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT Sat 13.01.07 19:45 TV Guide: Landscape DRIVE SELECT Prog. Type ABC 1 Favourite COPYING COPYING IN 2 AV2 IN S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R All Types All Services Sat 13.01.
  • Page 27: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Selecting the programme from the desired Operations in the TV Guide system programme type or group Basic operations This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or group (e.g. TV, Radio). Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view.
  • Page 28: Using G- Code ® System To Make Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Using G- ® system to make timer CODE recordings ¦ DVD/VHS ¦ Entering G- numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can CODE ¦ find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. DRIVE SELECT DRIVE [Note] SELECT...
  • Page 29: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Manually programming timer recordings Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Remain 1:58 SP Recording --:---- 12:56:00 15. 7. TUE Drive Name Date Start Stop Drive Mode space & ARD 15. 7. TUE 19:00 20:00 New Timer Programme Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Programme”...
  • Page 30: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Timer recording To cancel recording when recording has already begun ¦ ¦ While the unit is on DRIVE SELECT Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DRIVE SELECT recording drive and press [∫]. Stop Recording ANALOGUE Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording? G-Code It will be cancelled if you stop.
  • Page 31: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme

    Check, change or delete a programme ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icons Timer recording standby is activated. This programme is currently recording. The times overlap those in another programme. Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.
  • Page 32: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (This function does not work with finalised discs.) EJECT OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DRIVE SELECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View COPYING COPYING DVD-RAM AV2 IN IN 2...
  • Page 33: Operations During Play

    ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. If “ENTER” appears on the screen, press [OK]. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
  • Page 34: Changing Audio During Play

    Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 32. Operations during play (continued) Slow-motion While paused, press [6] or [5]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. [+RW] [DVD-V] ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only.
  • Page 35: Playing Divx Discs, Mp3 Discs And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] DivX ≥[CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playable formats) and Joliet discs ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the File...
  • Page 36: Selecting File Type To Play

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX discs [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which ¦ contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer. ¦ DRIVE SELECT Preparation DRIVE Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
  • Page 37: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Regarding DivX VOD content Playing MP3 discs 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 CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have need to register the unit.
  • Page 38: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Playing still pictures [CD] ¦ ≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a ¦ DRIVE SELECT DRIVE ≥Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the VHS drive. SELECT Numbered Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the...
  • Page 39: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed Slide Interval Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [OPTION]. Start Slide Show Slide Interval 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show”...
  • Page 40: Playing A Video Cassette

    Playing a video cassette Jet Search You can high speed search a video in the forward or the reverse ¦ DVD/VHS ¦ direction. ¦ During play DRIVE SELECT DRIVE Press [6] (backward)/[5] (forward) SELECT twice. TRACKING/ ≥The picture may not be in colour or the picture may be distorted V-LOCK/+, –...
  • Page 41: 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 42: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message § Subtitle [DVD-V] Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below, Language). ¦ [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only discs ¦ that contain subtitle on/off information) DRIVE SELECT DRIVE Turn the subtitle on/off. SELECT ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
  • Page 43: Status Messages

    Picture menu—Change the picture quality Dialog Enhancer [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] and DivX Playback NR (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel) Reduces noise and picture degradation. The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue §...
  • Page 44: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters ¦ ¦ During play or while stopped DRIVE SELECT Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DRIVE SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. Title View screen DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View ANALOGUE DVD-RAM G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10.
  • Page 45: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 44) § 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 46: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and ¦ ¦ press [OK]. DRIVE SELECT DRIVE Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” SELECT and press [OK]. ANALOGUE Playlists Playlist View DVD-RAM G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SLOW/SEARCH Create STOP...
  • Page 47: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations [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 48: Copying

    Copying Before copying You can select from a variety of methods to copy on this unit. Direction Type of copying you want Suitable methods From Easy copying with one button One Touch Copy ≥When you want to copy from a selected start point to the end (➡...
  • Page 49: Copying From Vhs

    Copying from VHS “ DVD While both DVD and VHS are stopped Press and hold [“ DVD, COPYING] on EJECT OPEN/CLOSE the main unit for about 3 seconds or DRIVE SELECT more (until “START” on the unit’s COPYING COPYING AV2 IN IN 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 50 Copying ∫To change the setting Refer to the control reference on page 49. 1 Make sure “Copy Time” is selected and press [1]. GUI (Graphical User Interface) Copying 2 Make sure “Time Setting” is selected and press [OK]. (VHS l DVD) ≥Setting the unit to copy all the content on the video cassette [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Off”...
  • Page 51: Copying From Dvd

    Copying from DVD VHS — One Touch Copying (DVD l 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...
  • Page 52 Copying 4 Press [2]. DRIVE SELECT 5 Press [4]. DRIVE SELECT Register titles and playlists for Numbered copying. buttons ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any ANALOGUE changes to it, press [4], then skip to step 6. G-Code DELETE INPUT...
  • Page 53: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R, +R Dl Or Dvd-Video

    ∫Setting the unit to copy according to the set Copying list display and convenient functions time ∫ Copying list icons 1 Make sure “Copy Time” is selected and press [1]. : Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 80, CPRM) 2 Make sure “Time Setting”...
  • Page 54: Copying From An External Device

    Copying from an external device Manual recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] ¦ Preparation ¦ ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or VHS drive. DRIVE SELECT ≥Insert a disc or video cassette with enough remaining blank space DRIVE (➡...
  • Page 55: Dv Automatic Recording (Dv Auto Rec)

    DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically. Preparation 1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡...
  • Page 56: Delete Navigator

    Delete Navigator Using the DELETE Navigator to delete While stopped ¦ Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ¦ DRIVE Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and SELECT DRIVE SELECT press [OK]. DELETE Navigator Title View DVD-RAM ANALOGUE G-Code ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT DELETE _ DELETE INPUT...
  • Page 57: Entering Text

    Entering text Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character and press [OK]. ¦ ¦ Repeat this step to enter other characters. DRIVE SELECT ≥To delete a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;].
  • Page 58: Disc Management

    Disc management Setting the protection [RAM] ¦ ¦ After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) DRIVE SELECT DRIVE Press [3, 4] to select “Disc SELECT Protection” and press [OK]. ANALOGUE Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT press [OK].
  • Page 59: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first—Auto-Play Select all titles [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [RAM] You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58) After performing steps 1–3 (➡...
  • Page 60: Creating Top Menu-Create Top Menu

    Disc management Refer to the control reference on page 58. Close First Layer Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu [-R]DL] [+R]DL] DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recordable surfaces [+RW] on one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording between +RW discs contain no Top Menu data.
  • Page 61: Function Menu Window

    FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. While stopped ¦ ¦ Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE SELECT Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. FUNCTION MENU Cartridge Protection Off DVD-RAM Disc Protection Off...
  • Page 62: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures < OPEN/CLOSE While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” DRIVE SELECT COPYING COPYING AV2 IN IN 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R and press [OK].
  • Page 63 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Disc Settings for Playback ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. ≥8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played. Ratings ≥1 to 7: Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
  • Page 64 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 62. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. Picture Comb Filter ≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures. Select the picture sharpness when recording.
  • Page 65 When setting video output to “1080p”, we equipment. This setting normally does not need to be recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 changed. However if you are concerned about output picture meters or less in length to prevent video distortion.
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 62. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥DVD 1 ≥DVD 2 ≥DVD 3 Others Remote Control (➡ 20) Clock (➡ 70) ≥On: Power consumption is minimised when the unit is turned to Power Save ≥Refer to the following when “Power Save”...
  • Page 67: Tuning

    ∫ To delete channels on a group Tuning After performing steps 1–6 1 Press [1] § While stopped 2 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the Press [FUNCTION MENU]. “Favourite” column and press the “Yellow” Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” button.
  • Page 68 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 62. Signal Condition DVB Manual Tuning You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal. You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto Setup could not complete successfully.
  • Page 69: Tv System

    Analogue Manual Tuning TV System You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with. details. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 67) While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”...
  • Page 70: Clock Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 62. Clock Settings This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However, if the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below. In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
  • Page 71: 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 72: Messages

    Messages On the television Page ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorisation Error. 36, 37 registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording completely. —...
  • Page 73 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 74: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Regular disc/video cassette rotating sounds. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Panasonic disc.) ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
  • Page 75 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥[DVD] 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or are stretched vertically.
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting guide 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 77 ≥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 78 Troubleshooting guide 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. 4–6 Play starts but then stops ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording.
  • Page 79 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 80: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Film and video This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can before it is decoded into its various channels. determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.
  • Page 81 Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.
  • Page 82: 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 83: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These shock or malfunction. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Do not let liquids get into the unit.
  • Page 84: Index

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