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Panasonic Diga DMR-EH545 Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the
following countries:
Austria/Belgium/Germany/Italy/
Luxembourg/Netherlands/Switzerland
(As of March 2011)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service
areas.
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 "2".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EH545
Model No.
About descriptions in these operating instructions
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Example: Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT3N81...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR Placement PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions .......2 Convenient functions ......39 FUNCTION MENU Display .

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 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.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Quick Start Guide

    Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on ( 2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] ( 19, 20) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music (...

  • Page 7: Easy Access To Various Functions - Function Menu

    Main unit Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 7 Remote control signal sensor ( standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 8 Channel select ( power.

  • Page 8: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 40). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 82).
  • Page 9 ≥When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. 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 ”/Q Link)]...

  • Page 10: Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings The features of the Power Save in Standby function when the unit is in standby mode are as below. Energiesparmodus Activated ( Ein / Deactivated (Power Save in Zeitauswahl) ( Aus ) §1 Standby) Power consumption...

  • Page 11: Guide Plus+ System Settings

    GUIDE Plus+ system settings One of the following screens will appear GUIDE Plus+ system Confirm the message on the screen. The GUIDE Plus+ system provides programme information from the host station displayed on the television like a TV programme Landscape Prog.
  • Page 12 GUIDE Plus+ system settings Refer to the control reference on page 10. Editing programme lists GUIDE Plus+ data download Press [GUIDE]. The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several Press [OPTION].
  • Page 13 Host Channel Changing the settings It is not possible to receive GUIDE Plus+ data in all countries You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list. below). Press [GUIDE]. Check whether the right Host Channel has been input. Press [OPTION].

  • Page 14: Hdd And Disc Information

    Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 63). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
  • Page 15 Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW (DVD DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder [-RW‹VR›] Video ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they Recording have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

  • Page 16: Usb Memory Information

    ≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video recorded with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

  • Page 17: Regarding Divx Files, Music Files And Still Pictures

    Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §1 ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet File format DivX ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD- ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, R DL), but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a “.AVI”...

  • Page 18: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory)

    Media handling (Disc/USB memory) Disc care Inserting discs 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. ∫ How to hold a disc Insert label-up. Do not touch the recorded surface. DO NOT 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. ∫...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs asic operations Refer to “Advanced playback” ( 32) for detail ≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you information. may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions.

  • Page 20: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 23) and “Advanced ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. recording” ( 24) for detail information. ≥You can record while the unit is in standby for timer recording. However, once the time for the timer recording to OPEN/CLOSE begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.

  • Page 21: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system” 31) and “Advanced timer recording” ( 28–30) Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make for detail information. timer recordings You can perform timer recordings by simply selecting the desired programme from the television programme list. Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system ≥The television programme list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit.

  • Page 22: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE SELECT Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Video” and DELETE press [OK]. DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC 10.10.

  • Page 23: Advanced Operations

    Notes for recording Advanced operations When recording a [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. Select the main or secondary audio before bilingual programme You can change the audio during playback. recording 32, Changing audio during play) 66, Bilingual Audio Selection) However in the following cases, select whether to record the main or secondary audio:...

  • Page 24: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording 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 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL +R DL §3 §3 DVD-RW (8.5 GB)

  • Page 25: Flexible Recording

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

  • Page 26: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment

    Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external See also “Notes for recording” ( 23). equipment (digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Making timer recordings on the To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer programming television (e.g., of digital broadcasts)

  • Page 27: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the DV input terminals on the front DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the Playlist (Video) is created automatically.

  • Page 28: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording Manually programming timer Using S number to make timer recordings recordings Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You Press [PROG/CHECK]. can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. Press [ShowView]. Timer Remain 30:24 SP...

  • Page 29: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Check, change or delete a programme To cancel recording when recording 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 [∫]. Icons Stop Recording Timer recording standby is activated.

  • Page 30: Relief Recording

    Advanced timer recording Auto Renewal Recording Relief Recording [HDD] When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when over the old one.

  • Page 31: Operations In The Guide Plus+ System

    Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system Press [2] to go to the sub category Basic operations menu. Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Press [3, 4] to make your selection. Portrait view. Landscape view Press [OK]. Landscape Prog. Type All Types 17.8.

  • Page 32: Advanced Playback

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

  • Page 33: Selecting Recorded Programmes (Titles) To Play-Direct Navigator

    Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] All Titles screen You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You Displays all titles. can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO...

  • Page 34: Playing Divx, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.

  • Page 35: Playing Music Files

    Playing Music files Regarding DivX VOD content [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play ®...

  • Page 36: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ∫ Regarding Album View screen Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the Playing still pictures shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. You can arrange these still pictures and create an album ( 46).

  • Page 37: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT play While playing 1 Press [OPTION]. Slideshow Settings Rotate RIGHT 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate Rotate LEFT RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and press While the Album View (Playlist (Picture)) screen is displayed [OK].

  • Page 38: Playing Music

    Playing music Useful functions during music play To play music CD Operations during play Preparation Stop Press [∫]. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. The stopped position is memorized. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Insert a music CD. ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared.

  • Page 39: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions FUNCTION MENU Display To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu, You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD.

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

    Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time when recording, copying, finalising etc. ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off.

  • Page 41: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control [VIERA]Link] If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV.

  • Page 42: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing ≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and [HDD] [RAM] press [OK]. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Enter Title Name Chapter Set up Protection Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. Cancel Protection Refer to “Title Partial Delete...
  • Page 43 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [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 44: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Video)

    Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” You can arrange the chapters ( 42) to create a Playlist (Video). and press [OK]. Title Title Playlists Playlist View ( Video ) VIDEO PICTURE Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
  • Page 45 Playlist (Video) operations Editing and playing Playlists (Video)/ chapters After performing steps 1–5 ( left) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [HDD] [RAM] § [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the Playlists (Video) are While stopped lost and cannot be restored.

  • Page 46: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture Editing still pictures (JPEG) operation [HDD] [-R] (JPEG) [RAM] After performing steps 1–3 ( left) ≥You can edit pictures and albums. Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD- RW and USB memory.
  • Page 47 Note Album and track operation ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. After performing steps 1-3 ( left) ≥[RAM] “Add Pictures” is available only for the folders conforming to DCF. ≥If you want to delete sample pictures, perform “Cancel Protection”...

  • Page 48: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Picture)

    Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture) Press [2, 1] to select the still picture You can arrange favourite still pictures in albums stored on HDD you want to add to a Playlist (Picture) to create a Playlist (Picture). and press [;]. Album 1 Album 2 A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 49 Playlist (Picture) operations Editing Playlists (Picture)/still pictures [HDD] [HDD] ≥After performing steps 1–5 ( left) While stopped Start 36, Start Slideshow, Steps 1-2) Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ≥You cannot select multiple Playlists Slideshow (Picture) or all Playlists (Picture). Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and Slideshow press [OK].

  • Page 50: Entering Text

    Entering text Press [∫] (Set). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. On Enter Name screen Also, you can search desired programmes on TV Guide by entering “Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title view key words.

  • Page 51: Copying

    ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥Titles that have been copied to the HDD from a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video). ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve.

  • Page 52: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Press [OK]. Before copying When copying a title with main and secondary audio After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( 66) when: Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play- –...

  • Page 53: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    ≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, Copying using the copying list– the check mark is cancelled. ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Advanced Copy [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or [HDD] >...

  • Page 54: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL Titles and Playlists (Video) that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] >...

  • Page 55: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From A Video Equipment

    To stop copying Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been Press [∫]. taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be You can also press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds to stop copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

  • Page 56: Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture)

    Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/ ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis (To CD-RW. register Playlists (Picture)) ≥When you copy a Playlist (Picture), it will become an album in the 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List”...

  • Page 57: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

    ∫ To edit the copying list Select the item in step 6–5 (for a still picture) ( Copying using the copying list or 6–7 (for a folder or Playlist) ( Delete All [USB] > [HDD] [RAM] 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press Delete [OK].

  • Page 58: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Note ≥Music CD (CD-DA) ≥While recording, no other operations can be performed. Timer ≥MP3 recordings will not proceed. You can copy MP3 files from the USB memory or CD-R/ ≥Tracks recorded on the HDD cannot be transferred to a disc or CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL.
  • Page 59 ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Track / Folder” and press [OK]. Copy Destination Capacity: 4343MB Cancel All Track/Folder Track Copy Direction Size Name of item...

  • Page 60: Setting Menus

    Using on-screen menus Setting menus Audio attribute Using on-screen menus Signal type LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Common procedures ch (channel): Number of channels Language Press [DISPLAY]. ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai FRA: French POR: Portuguese...

  • Page 61: Hdd And Disc Management

    HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Setting the protection Common procedures [RAM] Preparation Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. While stopped After performing steps 1–3 ( left) Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 62: Deleting All Titles And Playlists (Video) -Delete All Titles

    HDD and disc management Deleting all titles and Playlists (Video) Deleting all the contents—Format —Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

  • Page 63: Selecting The Background Style -Top Menu

    ≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( equipment. Change Thumbnail) ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than ≥[-R] This function cannot be used for discs with still images this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be recorded on them.

  • Page 64: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. To change the tuning settings for individual programme ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. position Common procedures Manual Tuning Pos Channel CH Pos Channel CH While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 65: Disc

    Auto Setup Restart [DVD-V] Download from TV Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you You can restart auto channel setting if the setup ( 10) fails for make here.

  • Page 66: Picture

    Changing the unit’s settings Dolby Digital § Picture Select how to output the signal. Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels. Comb Filter ≥Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

  • Page 67: Connection

    Unit’s Display HDMI Settings Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save in HDMI Video Format Standby” to “On” or “On Timer” ( 69).

  • Page 68: Others

    (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3] Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

  • Page 69: Auto Standby

    DivX Registration Standby Settings You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video- ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. on-Demand (VOD) content ( 35). Power Save in Standby Initialize [On] It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

  • Page 70: Other Settings/Status Messages

    01: [0] 10: [1] Status messages Manufacturer and Code No. Brand Code Brand Code Press [STATUS]. Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 The display changes each time you press the button. AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 Selected drive status/type of disc or USB AKAI...

  • Page 71: Reference

    Additional connections Reference Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. Amplifier’s rear panel OPTICAL IN Required setting “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu ( ≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you Optical digital audio cable...

  • Page 72: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment. Is my television progressive output compatible? All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 Can a digital audio signal from this unit be (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the recorded to other equipment? manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

  • Page 73: Guide Plus

    GUIDE Plus+ Why is the GUIDE Plus+ system only available What can or cannot be done using the USB port after approx. 2 hours? on this unit? The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited. You can play DivX (except for DivX VOD contents), MP3 or still Depending on the country, signal quality and number of picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory.

  • Page 74: Messages

    Messages On the television This unit is not authorised to play ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different this protected DivX video. registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( Cannot finish recording completely.
  • Page 75 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 76: Troubleshooting Guide

    “U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again ejected. using a Panasonic disc.) The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
  • Page 77 The recorded title is stretched vertically. 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the Cannot switch audio. following cases. You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR –...
  • Page 78 HDD to a blank disc and fill the entire or longer)” mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode recording is necessary).
  • Page 79 It takes time before play starts. You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD This is normal on DivX video. (DivX) Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

  • Page 80: Still Pictures

    Troubleshooting guide Music The GUIDE Plus+ data transfer was interrupted. The GUIDE Plus+ system shows the data that was received up to the interruption. Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. The programme information may be incomplete. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    , Video CD , SVCD , MP3 §1 §1 §1§2 §1 Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or JPEG , DivX §1 §1 DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD- Internal HDD capacity 160 GB RAM disc, the playback is possible.

  • Page 82: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Frames and fields This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see before it is decoded into its various channels. on your television. Each frame consists of two fields. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.
  • Page 83 Thumbnail 1080p This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the multiple pictures in the form of a list. same time every 1/50 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.

  • Page 84: Index

    Title ......43 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. 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 VQT3N81 ©...

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