Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are Example: sold. The region number of this unit is “2”. The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com RQT9307-B...
Features Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV Easy access to various functions You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and You can access the main function quickly and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. easily from FUNCTION MENU Display. ...
For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. Visit our website for product information It couldn’t be simpler! ...
Manual timer recordings ............28 Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle ..28 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. To cancel a timer recording in progress ........28 If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears ..... 29 The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage.
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Digital Channel Information ............ 42 Troubleshooting Guide ..........75 Status Messages ..............43 New Channel Message ............43 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Entering Text ............... 43 Control ................75 Convenient Functions ............44 To Reset This Unit ..............75 FUNCTION MENU Display .............
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).
Remote Control Information/Unit Care Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. Remote control signal sensor R6/LR6, AA ...
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off ..........( Select drive (HDD or DVD) ........ ( 19, 20) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ............( To delete unwanted recorded titles or ...
The Unit’s Display D COPY EXT -L PLAY Disc indicator Timer recording indicator ......( This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. Digital broadcast indicator When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or GUIDE When the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby...
Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Using a fully wired 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. “AV1 Output”...
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)]...
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. These are the first settings you make DRIVE SELECT upon buying the unit.
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Setting the Channels and Clock Clock Setting to select “Yes”, then This unit usually obtains time and date information from The cursor moves to “Name”. digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. to enter the name. However, if the clock is not set correctly, adjust the clock.
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 59). you from playing or recording certain discs. [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- Please see specifi cations ( 86) for compatible disc versions RAM compatible DVD players.
HDD and Disc Handling Play-only Discs Standard Disc type Logo Uses symbol DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if DVD-RW they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) Disc Handling MP3 File Information Inserting Discs Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] to open the tray. File format OPEN/CLOSE Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Number of Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: –...
Watching Television Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” ( 31) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE connections to this unit.
Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 35–36) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE SELECT Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs P A P P G E [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] ...
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 23) and “Advanced Recording” ( 24–26) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
Timer Recording What is FREEVIEW+ FREEVIEW+ is the functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link”, “Series recording” ( 32), and “Split Programme” are available. “Guide Link” — If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and DRIVE stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g.
Deleting Titles Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 58). Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] ...
Notes for Recording Broadcast in multi-channel sound: Hello Hola Hallo Selecting You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the audio for Select the audio that you want to bottom of digital channel information display). record in “DVB Multi Audio”...
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this table are an estimate.) DVD-R, DVD-RAM DVD-RW, DVD-R DL 3 +R DL 3 Recording Mode Single-sided Double-sided 1...
When the format confi rmation screen is Specifying the Recording Time displayed [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours. Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.
Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Chasing Playback The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fi ts the programme within the remaining disc space. [HDD] [RAM] The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are (Flexible recording mode)”...
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital satellite Manual Recording receiver) — EXT LINK This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) satellite receiver using timer programming...
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings Preparation: – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. No. Channel ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection ( 58).
If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” DELETE to delete. screen appears – You cannot delete programmes that are If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other currently recording. timer recordings using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help to modify the programme.
Advanced Timer Recording Making timer recordings on the television Relief Recording [HDD] When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not To make a timer recording with your television, connect enough remaining blank space, recording automatically to a television with a Q Link function ( 40) that you can switches to the “HDD”.
GUIDE Plus+ system What is the GUIDE Plus+ system? The GUIDE Plus+ system gives you an overview of digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days in advance. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, fi...
GUIDE Plus+ system Series recording Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by programme type (e.g.
Preparation: Searching for the programme from the Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. GUIDE Plus+ list During play or while stopped You can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles list using the programme information. Searching by entering words 10/10 11/10...
Recording from an External Device Tips [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. To skip unwanted parts Press [] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.) To stop recording Press [].
Advanced Playback Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Selecting Titles to Play Two or more titles recorded in Displays all titles. the Daily/weekly or series timer (in Thumbnail Display) You can easily select and play recorded programmes by recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.
Advanced Playback Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] During playback [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) While paused – Press [] (PLAY) to restart normal playback. Tips –...
Playing MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playing MP3 Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play MP3 fi les recorded with a computer onto a Insert the disc. DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW. If the disc contains different fi le types Playback Play Mode:JPEG Show MP3 Menu screen.
Playing MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) Tips Playing still pictures To stop viewing a picture Press []. [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View You can play still pictures recorded with a computer screen onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW.
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Slideshow Zoom You can display still pictures one by one with regular While playing a picture interval. OPTION From the Album View screen , , , to select an album, then To zoom in: PLAY/x1.3 Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT , ...
“Power Save” states ( 13) when Power off link unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting works, so it is possible to reduce the power consumption while this the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
Using the OPTION menu window to operate Easy control only with VIERA remote this unit control [VIERA]Link] This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control Control 2” or later. 2”...
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Listening to the Audio Description You can display the information about programmes This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an audio track to describe events on-screen. (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). When “AD” appears in digital channel information With the unit stopped OPTION to show the screen information.
Entering Text Signal Quality You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Also, you can search for desired programmes on GUIDE Plus+ list by entering key words or the programme No Signal The digital broadcast signal is not name. (Free Word Search, Find Titles) ( being received.
Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Display Drive Select Change which drive is used. hi h d i By using the FUNCTION MENU display you may access DVD HDD the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Tips Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears To exit the FUNCTION MENU display...
Titles—Editing [HDD] [RAM] Title Operations [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit fi nalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Delete deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Tips Use to delete unneeded titles.
Titles—Editing Change Thumbnail Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. − − Perform steps ...
Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [RAM] Tips When creating chapters in your favourite scenes , you can To exit the menu screens easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. on Chapter View. To view other pages Tips Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”...
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [HDD] [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) Tips Press [, ] to select the source title, then press...
Edit Chapter Operations Press [ , ] to select “Add Chapter”, [HDD] [RAM] Chapter then press [OK]. You can create and copy playlists, and change the thumbnail. 48, Creating Playlists) − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View” ( 48).
Copying titles or playlists With this unit, you can select a Copy Copy Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Copy Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy copy method from the two types Easy copying from HDD to DVD Make a copy list and then copy. listed below.
Copying titles or playlists Before copying Notes Speed and recording mode when copying When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be [HDD] [RAM]: High speed set to FR. (However, if there is still not enough space after [HDD] ...
Press [,,,] to select the title or playlist, then press Copying using the copying list []. —Advanced Copy A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. – Press [] again to cancel. [HDD] [RAM] [+RW] –...
Copying titles or playlists Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Notes When you stop High-speed copying After performing steps – ( All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press ...
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– Setting the copying time Press [, ] to select “On”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Copy Time”, then press [OK]. Copy Cancel All Copy Direction DVD HDD Hour Min. Copy Mode DVD-Video Set the time a few minutes Copy Time longer.
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] sound effect, Repeat Play, etc.
Play Menu Sound Menu You can change the settings of audio when receiving the multi- [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] channel broadcast, and also change the settings of sound [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] effect when playing discs. Repeat Play DVB Multi Audio This function works only when the elapsed play time is...
HDD and DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, fi nalising and other Deleting All Titles operations. You can delete all titles on HDD or the single-sided DVD-RAM Accessing the Management Menus at once. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: [HDD] [RAM] ...
Selecting the background style—Top Menu Notes Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] can render the disc unusable. You can select the background that will be displayed as the When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, DVD-Video top menu after fi...
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press left, Accessing the Setup Menu) [OK].
Tips Tips To browse through the list To cancel in middle Press [RETURN ]. Press [ CH]. The channels found before stopping are not saved. DVB Auto Setup Signal Condition You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals.
Playback/Recording Settings Settings for Recording Press [OK] to show the following settings. Others Setup Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP (6Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through Others Setup the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 70). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if the 60, Accessing the Setup Menu) signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has...
TV System AV1 Output Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. NTSC video from another source. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output).
System Settings System Update In order to update this unit, the TV Guide download, and support Others Setup 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 are sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast.
Additional Connections Using a fully wired 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. “AV1 Output”...
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S-Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21- pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 68). Connect to terminals of the same colour. Using an Audio/Video Cable (not included) Using an S Video Cable (not included) The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.
[ VIDEO Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. AUDIO Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP- CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
fl ickering can occur. Is my TV progressive output − All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · compatible? 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.
Frequently Asked Questions Recording Page Can I record from a commercially − Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; purchased video cassette or DVD? therefore, recording is usually not possible. Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, after finalising the disc on this unit.
Messages On the Unit’s Display Page − An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the (“ ” stands for a service number.) status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit 75, “To restore the unit if it freezes”).
Messages On the Unit’s Display (Continued) Page − There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or copying; there was a power failure or the AC mains lead was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process.
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password, Panasonic products close to your unit. Owner ID and Clock return to the factory preset. The timer With the unit stopped recording programmes are also cancelled.
Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save” is set to “On”. Operations are not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 75, To restore the unit if it freezes).
General Issues Operation Page Cannot operate the TV with unit’s Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. The remote control doesn’t work. ...
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues GUIDE Plus+ (Continued) Page The GUIDE Plus+ information is − There was a programme change or GUIDE Plus+ information from a not displayed properly. broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted. Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the GUIDE Plus+ system provider or station provider.
General Issues VIERA Link Page VIERA Link doesn’t work. − Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On. Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. −...
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture (Continued) Page Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. are stretched vertically. − – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)”...
− 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. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
− DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW discs 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.
(recordings 5 hours or longer) mode − [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD Recorders with “Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed Copy”) set to “Video format” (“On”), and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.
Glossary Bitstream Folder This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is This is a place on the disc where groups of data are stored together. converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures a decoder.
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 erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.
Specifi cations Video Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Video system: PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fi elds Power consumption: Approx. 29 W NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fi elds Standby mode: (“Power Save” is set to “On”) Approx.
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Owner ID ..........13 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9307-B F0109ST0 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...