Panasonic Diga DMR-EX88 Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EX88
Model No.
DMR-EX78
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of
DMR-EX78 for Germany unless otherwise indicated.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and
SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88
model only.
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".
Example:
2
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.
TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does
not support analogue broadcasts.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity (16th November
2007)
[For]Germany[
No. 5139 (DMR-EX78), No. 5140 (DMR-EX88)
[For]Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland]
No. 5142 (DMR-EX78), No. 5143 (DMR-EX88)
[For]France]
No. 5146 (DMR-EX78), No. 5147 (DMR-EX88)
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).
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the
following countries:
Germany/Italy/Spain
(As of February 2008)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
≥This service is not available in France and
Switzerland.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-EX88 Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and Model No. SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. DMR-EX78 Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. - Page 2 CAUTION! CLASS 1 THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR LASER PRODUCT 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,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Playing music ....... . . 36 [EX88] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX88 only. -
Page 4: Included Accessories
Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2008. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ [For]Germany[ (N2QAYB000128) [For]France,[Italy,[Spain[and[ [Switzerland] (N2QAYB000129) 1 Remote control 2 Batteries 1 AC mains lead 1 RF coaxial cable 1 Audio/video cable for remote control... -
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: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1Turn the unit on (➡ 10) 2Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX88])] (➡ 17, 18, 34) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still ¦... -
Page 7: Main Unit
Main unit OPEN / CLOSE [EX88] Pull to flip down the front panel. OPEN / CLOSE 1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 10) 7USB port (➡ 15) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 8Stop (➡ 18, 30) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 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 (➡ 38). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 85). [Required]setting] “AV1 Output”... - Page 9 Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➡ 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
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Page 10: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect Settings
STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings ≥When the channel could not be received properly, adjust the position and direction of the aerial. [For]Germany[ When using an indoor antenna, – make sure that there is nothing causing interference. ¦ DVD ¦... -
Page 11: Hdd And Disc Information
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 60). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this RAM compatible DVD players. -
Page 12: Discs That Cannot Be Played
HDD and disc information Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard Uses symbol [DVD-V] DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW (DVD DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they Video Recording have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. -
Page 13: Usb Memory And Card Information
≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥[EX88] If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. -
Page 14: Regarding Divx Files, Mp3 Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet DivX ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the... -
Page 15: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory/Sd Card)
Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Disc and card care Inserting discs ∫ How to hold a disc or card 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. ∫ Cartridge disc Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. Insert label-up with the DO NOT arrow facing in. -
Page 16: Watching Analogue And Digital Broadcasts
Watching analogue and digital broadcasts Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound” menu or “Other” menu and press [1]. OPEN / CLOSE Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press [1]. e.g., DVB Multi Audio [For]Germany[ ¦... -
Page 17: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 30) for detail information. [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. ≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER”... -
Page 18: Recording Television Programmes
Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21) and Press [¥ REC] to start recording. “Advanced recording” (➡ 22) for detail information. OPEN / CLOSE Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. -
Page 19: Timer Recording
Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 26–29) for Press [GUIDE]. detail information. When GUIDE Plus+ TV Guide: Landscape system is available All Types All Services Wed 13.10 Wed 13.10.08 12:53 Emmerdale : In today’s show we will... ¦ DVD ¦... -
Page 20: Deleting Titles
Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete ¦ ¦ While stopped DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ShowView ShowView DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles VIDEO DELETE PROG/CHECK PICTURE MUSIC... -
Page 21: Important Notes For Recording
Important notes for recording Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only): Hello Hola Hallo Recording You can select the audio language when receiving audio in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom Select the audio that you want to of digital channel information display (➡... -
Page 22: 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.) §3 §3 Recording Mode DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL +R DL DVD-RW (8.5 GB) (8.5 GB) -
Page 23: 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]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording ≥Recording starts. -
Page 24: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment
Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21). 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 25: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder
Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or 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] OPEN / CLOSE [HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec”... -
Page 26: Advanced Timer Recording
Advanced timer recording Press [1] to move through the items Using S number to make timer and change the items with [3, 4]. recordings (Analogue broadcast only) Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You Timer Remain 30:24 SP 1:58 SP Recording... -
Page 27: Series Recording
To release the unit from recording Series recording standby [GUIDE Plus+ system (➡ 19) only] You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. -
Page 28: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme, Or Resolve Overlapping
Advanced timer recording ∫ To exit the timer recording list Check, change or delete a programme, Press [PROG/CHECK]. or resolve overlapping [Note] ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer ≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. -
Page 29: Operations In The Tv Guide System
∫ When the TV Guide displays “No info for Operations in the TV Guide system analogue services” or the empty TV Guide list Basic operations TV Guide: Landscape All Types All Services Wed 13.10 Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait Emmerdale : In today’s show we will... -
Page 30: Advanced Playback
Advanced playback Skipping 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. Operation during play 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. and press [OK]. specified Play skips the specified time. Stop Press [∫]. time (Time ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time The stopped position is memorized. -
Page 31: 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 can Displays all titles. also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO... -
Page 32: Playing Divx, Mp3 And Still Pictures
Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Playing DivX video contents [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Showing the menu screen You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. -
Page 33: Playing Mp3 Files
Regarding DivX VOD content Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display need to register the unit. -
Page 34: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures ∫ Regarding Album View screen Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Still pictures copied from USB memories and SD cards are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. -
Page 35: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed Show 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). Slide Show Setting You can also start Slide Show with the following steps. -
Page 36: Playing Music
Playing music To play music CD e.g., [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. To return to the previous screen Insert a music CD. -
Page 37: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions To pause the TV programme you are FUNCTION MENU window watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. -
Page 38: Linked Operations With The Tv
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 39: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control
Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. -
Page 40: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters [HDD] [RAM] During play or while stopped [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, Press the “Red” Title/Chapter button to select “VIDEO”. Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. -
Page 41: Title Operations
Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 40) 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. [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 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and You can arrange the chapters (➡ 40) to create a playlist. press [OK]. Title Title Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter and press [OK]. -
Page 43: Playlist Operations
Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left) [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press Delete [OK]. While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTION MENU]. cannot be restored. -
Page 44: Editing Still Pictures And Music
Editing still pictures and music Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Press [2, 1] to select “Delete”... -
Page 45: Editing Music
Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. -
Page 46: Entering Text
Entering text Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Name field: shows the text you have entered Press the “Red” button or [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] “Green” button to select... -
Page 47: Copying Titles Or Playlists
≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥[EX88] Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card or 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 ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect... -
Page 48: Copy
Copying titles or playlists Before copying After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play- When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from only and you can no longer record or edit. -
Page 49: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy
≥The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If Copying using the copying list– you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. Advanced Copy ≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the check mark is cancelled. -
Page 50: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
Copying titles or playlists Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators +R DL Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] >... -
Page 51: Copying Sd Video From An Sd Card [Ex88]
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been [OK]. taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) -
Page 52: Copying Still Pictures
Copying still pictures Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. (JPEG)” and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] [USB] [SD] Copy New Pictures ≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. - Page 53 [Note] Register still pictures for copy. ≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the copy ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any list may not be the same at the copy destination. changes to it (➡...
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Page 54: Copying Music To Hdd
Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. [Note] ≥While recording, no other operations can be performed. Timer Music CD (CD-DA) recordings will not proceed. When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal ≥Tracks recorded on the HDD cannot be transferred to a disc, USB Gracenote ®... -
Page 55: To Update The Gracenote Database
HDD. (The names will be still blank.) ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading ∫ To edit the copying list the Gracenote ®... -
Page 56: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message
Using on-screen menus/Status message Audio attribute Using on-screen menus LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels Common procedures Language Press [DISPLAY]. ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai FRA: French POR: Portuguese POL: Polish... -
Page 57: Status Messages
Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and Status messages sound effect Press [STATUS DVB Multi Audio The display changes each time you press the button. [Digital channel only] If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the Selected drive status/type of disc or USB desired channel before recording. -
Page 58: Hdd, Disc And Card Management
HDD, disc and card management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Setting the protection [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [RAM] [SD] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. -
Page 59: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Deleting all the contents—Format all titles [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [SD] Preparation Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡... -
Page 60: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu
Play on other players – ≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s Display after finalising equipment. ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Thumbnail this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be (Still picture) displayed. -
Page 61: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings ≥Press the “Blue” button to delete all the channels from the You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. profile. 3 Press [OK] to save the profile. Common procedures Deleting a channel from a profile does not affect the channel itself. - Page 62 Changing the unit’s settings [Note] Signal Condition ≥[For]Germany[ This unit does not support SECAM L, L’. You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal. To change the tuning settings for individual programme When “Signal Condition”...
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Page 63: Disc
You can make the following two settings by selecting the external Aspect for Recording input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3) in step 1. ≥Video System (Auto/PAL/SECAM) Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying. In order to record properly, make the appropriate settings to match [16:9] [4:3] the connected equipment. -
Page 64: Sound
Changing the unit’s settings Audio Mode for XP Recording Sound Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Dolby Digital] (➡ 84) [LPCM] (➡ 84) ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that Dynamic Range Compression of normal XP mode recordings. -
Page 65: Connection
HDMI Settings Connection ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) HDMI Video Format Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may You can only select items compatible with the connected not be able to change the settings. -
Page 66: Others
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote When the time is not correct, select the region that matches where control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic you live and set “Time offset” (from –2h to +2h). - Page 67 [For]Germany,[Italy,[and[Spain] Quick Start GUIDE Plus+ Data Download Now 1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display (When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT Start downloading GUIDE Plus+ data. ≥If this is performed in standby mode for timer recording, timer VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals) From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in recording may not work correctly.
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Page 68: Other Settings
Manufacturer and Code No. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears Brand Code Brand Code on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”... -
Page 69: Additional Connections
Additional connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with Connecting a television with AUDIO/ COMPONENT VIDEO terminals VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the Television’s rear panel VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) AUDIO IN Television’s rear panel Television’s rear panel... -
Page 70: Connecting An Amplifier With A Digital Input Terminal
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. [➡ 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. -
Page 71: Connecting A Television And Vcr
Connecting a television and VCR Television’s rear panel To household mains socket To the aerial (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) VHF/UHF Connecting a terminal other RF IN than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 9, 69) AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete. -
Page 72: 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 73 TV Guide Page ≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are menu. different from the TV Guide system? For the programmes set to “Series Timer Rec.”, you can set the start time earlier and the end time later by some minutes, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
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Page 74: Messages
Messages On the television Page ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorisation Error. registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording completely. —... - Page 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. Page ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (“∑”...
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Page 76: Troubleshooting Guide
This does not indicate a problem with this unit. ≥Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) Power Page ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. - Page 77 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. The recorded title is stretched – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” vertically.
- Page 78 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 79 ≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. — ≥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 80 ≥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 (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
- Page 81 Still pictures Page ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for Cannot display Direct Navigator — screen. linked timer recording with external equipment. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message Cannot edit or format a card.
- Page 82 Troubleshooting guide VIERA Link Page ≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when VIERA Link doesn’t work. — the power for the main unit is set to On. ≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. ≥Check the “HDAVI Control”...
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Page 83: Specifications
Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card or AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or RGB in (PAL): DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to Video out (PAL/NTSC): HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible. -
Page 84: Glossary
This unit records programmes using MPEG2. Dynamic range SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. - Page 85 Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection. This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
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Page 86: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Foreign matter Placement Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high shock or malfunction. temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Do not let liquids get into the unit. - Page 87 Gracenote ® Corporate Description Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. Gracenote ® Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2007 Gracenote.
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Page 88: Index
DV automatic recording ... . 25 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9079-L Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) F0208YU0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...