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Panasonic DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EX75
Model No.
DMR-EX85
The illustration shows DMR-EX75.
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. 4237, 13th July 2006
(DMR-EX75)
Declaration of Conformity No. 4236, 13th July 2006
(DMR-EX85)
GN
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD
players and DVD-Video according to where
they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "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.
RQT8388-L
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-EX75 Model No. DMR-EX85 The illustration shows DMR-EX75. 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.
  • 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started HDD, disc and card information ....4 Important notes for recording .....8 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care .

  • Page 4: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Logo Indicated in these instructions by Recording format Data that can be recorded and played §1 Re-writable §2 Play on other players Compatible with high §3 speed recording What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)
  • Page 5 For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording) §5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalized are compatible and can be played. §6 You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.

  • Page 6: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video Logo Indicated in [DVD-V] these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs Disc type DVD-R Logo Indicated in these DivX instructions by ≥DVD-R § Instructions with video recorded in DivX §...

  • Page 7: Cards You Can Use On This Unit

    ≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ 45, 76). ≥MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 51) ≥MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.

  • Page 8: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording [HDD] [RAM] When recording a Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. bilingual programme You can change the audio during playback. (➡ 32, Changing audio during play) However in the following cases, select whether to record the main or secondary audio: –Recording sound in LPCM (➡...

  • Page 9: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care

    ∫ 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).

  • Page 10: Disc And Card Handling

    Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs Be careful about scratches and dirt. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

  • Page 11: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of September 2006. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead ≥For use with this unit only. Do not (EUR7659T20) use it with other equipment.

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER...

  • Page 13: Main Unit

    Main unit Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18) 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 (➡...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connecting A Television And Vcr

    Connecting a television and VCR Connect the unit directly to the television If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly. ≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.
  • Page 16 STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television’s rear panel AUDIO IN Red White Audio/Video cable (included) Red White...

  • Page 17: Connecting With An Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal

    What is HDAVI Control? 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 18: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings Í/ l Í DVD Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU ENTER CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER DISPLAY DISPLAY REC MODE...

  • Page 19: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE ANALOGUE G-Code G-Code INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1...

  • Page 20: When Other Panasonic Products Respond To This Remote Control

    RQT8388 Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

  • Page 21: Watching Television

    Watching television Í/ l Í DVD Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE ANALOGUE G-Code G-Code INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN...

  • Page 22: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DV IN Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU ENTER CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER...

  • Page 23: Disc Insertion/Ejection

    Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode [DMR-EX75] [DMR-EX85] (160 GB) (250 GB) XP (High picture quality recording 36 hours 55 hours...

  • Page 24: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording-One Touch Recording

    Recording television programmes Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU ENTER AUDIO AUDIO REC MODE REC MODE To specify a time to stop recording— One Touch Recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] During recording...

  • Page 25: Flexible Recording

    Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations.

  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY REC MODE...

  • Page 27: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Manually programming timer recordings Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Remain 30:24 SP 1:58 SP Recording 12:56:00 15. 7. TUE Drive Name Date Start Stop Mode space New Timer Programme Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [ENTER]. Press [1] to move through the items and change the items with [3, 4].

  • Page 28: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Timer recording Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT ¢ SKIP SKIP ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER “Red” DISPLAY DISPLAY REC MODE REC MODE RQT8388 VOLUME VOLUME...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR, “Top Menu” ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO...

  • Page 31: Operations During Play

    ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. [0] ➡...

  • Page 32: Changing Audio During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 30. Operations during play (continued) Slow-motion [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] Frame-by-frame [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]...

  • Page 33: Playing Divx Discs, Mp3 Discs And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) DivX [-R] [CD] Playable discs File DivX ≥Files must have the format extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders of folders (including the root folder) Number...

  • Page 34: Selecting File Type To Play

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Í DVD Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP :, 9 STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU ENTER CREATE CREATE SUB MENU...

  • Page 35: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit.

  • Page 36: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Refer to the control reference on page 34. Playing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7). ≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a ≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.

  • Page 37: 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. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Slide Show Setting While the Album View screen is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY).

  • Page 38: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER DISPLAY DISPLAY REC MODE REC MODE Using on-screen menus Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play...

  • Page 39: Status Messages

    § Transfer [When “Progressive” (➡ 38) is set to “On”.] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (➡ 76, Film and video). When the output signal is PAL (When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.) ≥Auto: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

  • Page 40: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP :, 9 STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO “Red” REC MODE REC MODE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one...

  • Page 41: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 40) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. § Delete ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

  • Page 42: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO REC MODE You can arrange the chapters (➡ 40) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter...

  • Page 43: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist.

  • Page 44: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP :, 9 PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO “Green” REC MODE REC MODE [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums.

  • Page 45: Album And Picture Operation

    Album and picture operation After performing steps 1–4, page 44 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. § Delete Picture ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before § Delete Album proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted.

  • Page 46: Delete Navigator

    Delete Navigator Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER “Red” REC MODE REC MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY...

  • Page 47: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlists Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Features settings. HDD ➝ DVD Copy direction DVD ➝ HDD §1 High speed mode copy Changing recording mode §3 Finalize High speed mode Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card (➡...

  • Page 48: Copy

    Copying titles or playlists Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER “Red”...

  • Page 49: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also the notes “Before copying” (➡ 48). While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
  • Page 50 Copying titles or playlists (Continued) Refer to the control reference on page 48. ∫ To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. (You cannot stop while finalizing) When High-speed copying All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied.

  • Page 51: Copying A Finalized Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    SD card Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with...

  • Page 52: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SELECT SKIP SKIP :, 9 STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [SD] DISPLAY REC MODE ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB...

  • Page 53: Copying All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. Multiple editing Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register to the list. ≥A check mark appears.

  • Page 54: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE ∫ STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE REC MODE DISPLAY...

  • Page 55: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE ANALOGUE ANALOGUE G-Code G-Code INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN...

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

    HDD, disc and card management Refer to the control reference on page 55. Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 55). After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 55) Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles”...

  • Page 57: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

    Play on other players ≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. ≥Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

  • Page 58: Entering Text

    Entering text Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons ¢ SKIP SKIP :, 9 ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] REC MODE You can give names to recorded titles, etc.

  • Page 59: Functions Window

    FUNCTIONS window Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT PAGE PAGE ANALOGUE ANALOGUE G-Code G-Code INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 TIME SLIP TIME SLIP FUNCTIONS 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN RETURN RETURN...

  • Page 60: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DV IN < OPEN/CLOSE Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE AUDIO AUDIO...
  • Page 61 Tabs Menus Disc Settings for Playback ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password.
  • Page 62 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. Tabs Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Sound Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
  • Page 63 Tabs Menus Connection TV Aspect (➡ 18) Set to match the type of television connected. Progressive (➡ 19) This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”. TV System (➡ 67) HDMI Settings ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
  • Page 64 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. Tabs Others Remote Control (➡ 20) Clock (➡ 67) Power Save ≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”. –“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡ 62). –The “Quick Start”...

  • Page 65: Tuning

    Tuning While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and press [1]. Setup Edit Favourites Auto-Setup Restart Digital Tuning Add New DVB Services Disc Signal Condition...
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. Manual You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel details. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 65) Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER]. Manual Tuning Pos Name Pos Name SELECT...

  • Page 67: Tv System

    TV System Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 68: Messages

    Messages On the television Authorization Error. Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in Setup. Cannot record on the disc. Unable to format. Cannot play on this unit. Cannot output Audio with HDMI because of copyright protection.
  • Page 69 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. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (“∑”...

  • Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions

    ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Guide

    Reduce the number of connected devices. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.) ≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. HDD activation is slow. Cannot eject disc.
  • Page 73 ≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. mode is selected. ≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.
  • Page 74 ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
  • Page 75 To reset this unit ≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording preset programmes are also cancelled.

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.
  • Page 77 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 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format Recordable discs DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver.2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 for General Ver.2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0 for DL Ver.3.x/4X-SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0 DVD-RW:...

  • Page 79: Safety Precautions

    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. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources.

  • Page 80: Index

    DVB Multi Audio....39 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Edit Favourites ....65 Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–...

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