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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.
Notice for DVB functions
≥DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
≥This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
∫ TV Guide for Digital broadcasts
Germany/Austria/Italy/Spain
∫ TV Guide for Analogue broadcasts
Germany/Austria/France/Italy/Spain/Switzerland
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the above countries.
(as of December 2009)
≥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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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they Example: 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 VQT2J28 EG EC...
  • Page 2 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. CLASS 1 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,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Playing still pictures........38 Start Slideshow .

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Included accessories Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of November 2009. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000464) 1 Remote control AC mains lead 1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries For use with this unit only.

  • 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, DVD or SD] ( 18, 19)  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) ( 8 SD card slot ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 9 Channel select ( standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of : Start recording (...

  • 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 ( 86).
  • 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. 40, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • 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. DRIVE Energiesparmodus Activated ( Ein / Deactivated SELECT (Power Save in Zeitauswahl) ( Aus ) §1...

  • Page 11: Tv Guide System

    TV Guide system After the power is turned on, Download the GUIDE Plus+ data TV Guide system provides programme information from the following the instructions on the broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. screen. This unit can receive either of the TV Guides for the digital or analogue broadcasts.

  • Page 12: Hdd And Disc Information

    Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 64). ≥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 13 Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs 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 14: Usb Memory And Card 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 15: Jpeg

    Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not §4 display or be playable. Playable [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §1 media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: File format DivX ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,...

  • Page 16: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory/Sd Card)

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

  • Page 17: Watching Television

    Watching Television c operations This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound” directly receive and record analogue and digital menu or “Other” menu and press [1]. terrestrial channels. Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi Audio”...

  • Page 18: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” ( 33) for detail ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television 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. ...

  • Page 19: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 22) and “Advanced Press [¥ REC] to start recording. recording” ( 23) for detail information.  OPEN/CLOSE Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

  • Page 20: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” ( 27–32) for Using the TV Guide system to make timer detail information. recordings Press [GUIDE].    e.g., DRIVE SELECT TV Guide: Landscape PAGE All Types All Channels Wed 13.10. Wed 13.10.10 12:53 Emmerdale : In today’s show we will...

  • Page 21: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete  While stopped  DRIVE DRIVE Press [FUNCTION MENU]. SELECT SELECT PAGE Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ShowView Press [3, 4] to select “Video” and PROG/CHECK DELETE DELETE press [OK].

  • Page 22: Advanced Operations

    Notes for recording Advanced operations Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only): You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Recording Hello Hola Hallo multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of Select the audio that you want digital channel information display ( 17)].

  • Page 23: 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 (250 GB) DVD-RW...

  • Page 24: Flexible Recording

    Advanced 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 within the remaining disc space.

  • Page 25: 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” ( 22). equipment (digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Making timer recordings on the To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer television programming (e.g., of digital broadcasts)

  • Page 26: 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 ≥Using Flexible Recording ( 24), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

  • Page 27: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Using S number to make timer recordings (Analogue broadcast only) Series recording (Digital broadcast only) Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

  • Page 28: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Advanced timer recording Manually programming timer Check, change or delete a programme, recordings or resolve overlapping ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer Press [PROG/CHECK]. recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer 1:58 SP Remain 30:24 SP Recording...

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

    ∫ To resolve overlapping Auto Renewal Recording Press [3, 4] to select the programme with and press [OK]. ≥If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears ( below) [HDD] ≥If the on-screen instructions do not appear, change or delete the If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every overlapped programme.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Programme From The Desired Programme Type Or Category

    Advanced timer recording Selecting the programme from the Searching for the programme in the TV desired programme type or category Guide list This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme You can search programmes from the TV Guide list based on title type, etc.

  • Page 31: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Searching using programme information of titles Operations in the TV Guide system recorded to the HDD Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait [HDD] view. You can search for programmes using programme information of Landscape view titles recorded to the HDD. Also, if you use the TV Guide for digital e.g., broadcast and if you select “Series Timer Rec”, you can easily TV Guide:...

  • Page 32: Changing The Settings And Editing Tv Guide For Analogue Broadcasts

    Advanced timer recording ∫ Host Channel Changing the Settings and Editing TV (As of December, 2009) Guide for Analogue broadcasts Country Host Channel Display of the Host Channel Note Switzerland Eurosport EUROS §1 ≥To change the settings of the TV Guide for digital broadcasts France Canal+ CANAL...

  • Page 33: Advanced Playback

    Advanced playback Frame-by- While paused, press [2] (2;) or Operation during play [1] (;1). frame ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Each press shows the next frame. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] ≥Press and hold to change in succession [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Stop Press [∫].

  • Page 34: 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 35: Playing Music

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

  • Page 36: 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] [SD] 1 Insert the disc or the SD card. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and DivX ®...

  • Page 37: Playing Music Files

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

  • Page 38: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ∫ Regarding Album View screen Playing still pictures Still pictures copied from USB memories and SD cards are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] You can arrange these still pictures and create an album ( 48).

  • Page 39: 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 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: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions To pause the TV programme you are FUNCTION MENU Display watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the main functions quickly and easily. You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s If “FUNCTION MENU Display”...

  • Page 43: Entering Text

    Entering text diting [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a You can give names to recorded titles, etc. character and press [OK]. Also, you can search desired programmes on TV Guide by entering Repeat this step to enter other characters.

  • Page 44: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters [HDD] [RAM] Press [OPTION]. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Press [3, 4] to select the operation Chapter and press [OK]. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. ≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [OK].
  • Page 45 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 [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] titles.

  • Page 46: 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 ( 44) to create a Playlist (Video). and press [OK]. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlists Playlist View ( Video ) VIDEO PICTURE Create...
  • Page 47 Playlist (Video) operations Editing and playing Playlists (Video)/ chapters After performing steps 1–5 ( left) Delete [HDD] [RAM] § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the Playlists (Video) are lost and cannot be restored. While stopped Make certain before proceeding.

  • Page 48: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 ( left) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [-R] (JPEG) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Pictures ≥You can edit pictures and albums. §...
  • Page 49 Note Note ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, ≥When the timer recording starts, editing music stops on the way. “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. ≥[RAM] [SD] Deleting still pictures and music using “Add Pictures”...

  • Page 50: 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 to create a Playlist (Picture). you want to add to a Playlist (Picture) and press [;]. Album 1 Album 2 A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 51 Playlist (Picture) operations Editing Playlists (Picture)/still pictures [HDD] [HDD] ≥After performing steps 1–5 ( left) While stopped Start 38, 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 39, Slideshow Settings) press [OK].

  • Page 52: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Video)

    ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥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 53: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Press [3, 4] to select the title you Before copying want to copy and press [;]. When copying a title with main and secondary audio (Analogue broadcast only) A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from necessary items.

  • Page 54: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) ≥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 “ ”...

  • Page 55: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    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 (Video) that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] > [HDD] DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and Playlists (Video) that can be copied in You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW...

  • Page 56: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From An Sd Card

    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 57: Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture)

    Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) ≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be Set the copy direction. used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only ≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press compatible with SD Memory Cards.

  • Page 58: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

    Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) 3 Press [3, 4] to select the folder or Playlists (Picture) and press Press [3, 4] to select “Start [OK]. Copying” and press [OK]. Create List Create List Picture ( JPEG ) Folder PICTURE Playlists PICTURE Playlists ≥Only when copying individual still pictures.

  • Page 59: 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 When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal recordings will not proceed.

  • Page 60: To Update The Gracenote Database

    HDD. (The names will be still blank.) copy list may not be the same at the copy destination. ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading ≥If WMA/MP3 files are already contained inside the copy destination...

  • Page 61: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message ng 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:...

  • Page 62: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Other menu—Change the DVB subtitle and display Status messages position Press [STATUS DVB Subtitles The display changes each time you press the button. [Digital channel only] Selected drive status/type of disc or USB You can set the desired subtitles if more than one subtitle track memory can be selected.

  • Page 63: Setting The Protection

    Setting the protection Providing a name for a disc [RAM] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Preparation You can provide a name for each disc. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 ( 62, Common procedures) ≥[RAM] Release protection (...

  • Page 64: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

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

  • Page 65: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. 3 Press [OK] to save the Favourite. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Deleting a channel from a Favourite does not affect the channel itself.
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition Note You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. ≥[For]Germany[and]Austria[ This unit does not support SECAM L, L’. To change the tuning settings for individual programme The quality and strength of the position signal are shown.

  • Page 67: Disc

    Chapter Creation Disc Set the automatic Chapter Creation method. ( (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Automatic] [5 minutes] Settings for Playback [Off] No chapter start points are set. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Rec for High Speed Copy Ratings You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

  • Page 68: 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] ( 85) [LPCM] ( ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of Dynamic Range Compression normal XP mode recordings.

  • Page 69: 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 You can only select items compatible with the connected shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may equipment.

  • Page 70: Others

    Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 1 Press [3, 4] to select “On” of “Automatic” and press [OK] in control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products step 1. close together.

  • Page 71: Auto Standby

    TV Guide/Software search period Auto Standby §2 Software Search Period Set the time to automatically turn the unit off. §3 After the unit has finished operating, the unit will be turned off Selects the time to automatically perform TV Guide download once the set time has passed.

  • Page 72: Other Settings

    Other Settings Manufacturer and Code No. Child Lock Brand Code Brand Code The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47...

  • Page 73: Connecting An Amplifier With A Digital Input Terminal

    Connecting an amplifier with a digital Connecting a stereo amplifier input terminal ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an Amplifier’s rear panel amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. Required setting AUDIO IN “Digital Audio Output”...

  • Page 74: Frequently Asked Questions

    You cannot record MP3 or WMA signals. Is my television progressive output compatible? (Analogue broadcast only) All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the recording? manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 75 TV Guide TV Channels Is it possible to programme a recording, with a Please tell me about TV reception channels. start and end time that are different from the TV Channel coverage depends on the tuner system you use. Guide system? Refer to the following list of TV Reception Channels.

  • Page 76: 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 77 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 78: Troubleshooting Guide

    “U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ejected. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds.)
  • Page 79 Picture does not appear during timer recording. Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. Cannot switch audio. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on. You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. –...
  • Page 80 “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode. Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD [-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. recorders with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then Delete unnecessary titles from the HDD and then copy.
  • Page 81 You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD It takes time before play starts. Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to This is normal on DivX video.

  • Page 82: Still Pictures

    Troubleshooting guide Music TV Guide Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. The TV Guide System does not receive any data. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS This unit can only display either the TV Guide for the digital restrictions, they will not be copied.

  • Page 83: To Reset This Unit

    Digital broadcast VIERA Link Digital broadcasts cannot be received. VIERA Link doesn’t work. Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong is set to On.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from §3 Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or S-Video in (PAL/SECAM/NTSC): DVD-RAM disc. AV2 (21 pin), 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. possible. SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. Dynamic range...

  • Page 86: Safety Precautions

    Glossary Protection Thumbnail You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display deletion protection. multiple pictures in the form of a list. This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 87 Panasonic has no authority to GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims...

  • Page 88: Index

    Status messages ....62 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT2J28 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre F0110ST0 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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