Panasonic DMR-XW385 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMR-XW385 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.
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to air DVB channels only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted
channels.
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
∫ Region management information
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
GL
2
3
ALL
4

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-XW385
Model No.
VQT3F56

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-XW385 Model No. 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions ∫ Placement WARNING ≥Place this unit on an even surface. ≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product ∫ Unit damage, ≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in damage, cabinet or in another confined space.
  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    Getting started Supplied accessories Media handling Please check and identify the supplied accessories. ∫ How to hold a disc or SD card (Product numbers correct as of February 2011. These may Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. be subject to change.) 1 Remote control DO NOT...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ......2 ∫ Copying video ∫ Getting started Copying titles ......41 Supplied accessories.
  • Page 5 ∫ Troubleshooting Getting started Messages on the unit’s display ....80 Troubleshooting guide ..... . 82 Power .
  • Page 6: Hdd And Media Information

    ∫ 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.
  • Page 7 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. It is...
  • Page 8: Recording Mode

    HDD and media information Recording mode Recording Mode HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP, FR ( below) Quality Same as broadcasted HD quality produced by SD quality only conversion of broadcast signal §1 Recordable media [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio...
  • Page 9: Sd Cards

    ≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera and video this unit ( 64). camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not warranted that all USB ≥ SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used in devices will meet this unit.
  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on or off (  2 Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or USB) ( 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.) 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,...
  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Main unit             Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 16, 18) 6 Open/close disc tray ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice 7 SD card slot ( versa.
  • Page 12: Connection

    Connection Basic connections When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Other TV connections ( To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) AC mains lead To the aerial (supplied)
  • Page 13: Network Connection

    (as shown on the cover). ≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables This unit’s rear panel 5.0 meters or less. ≥Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 RF IN RF IN (5.0 m), etc.
  • Page 14: Other Tv Connections

    Connection Other TV connections AUDIO/VIDEO and S VIDEO terminals AUDIO/VIDEO terminals ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. TV’s rear panel TV’s rear panel AUDIO IN S VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S Video Audio/ cable Video cable...
  • Page 15: Amplifier Connections

    Amplifier connections DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal HDMI AV OUT terminal TV’s rear panel Amplifier’s rear panel HDMI IN OPTICAL IN HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable Amplifier’s rear This unit’s rear panel panel HDMI OUT HDMI IN RF IN RF IN RF OUT RF OUT OPTICAL...
  • Page 16: Common Operations

    ≥When removing the SD card, press on the centre of the Preparations card and pull it straight out. ≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on connected Turning on this unit equipment.
  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic operation FUNCTION MENU screen This unit is basically operated via the following method by You can easily access the desired functions via the using the remote control. FUNCTION MENU. To select and enter Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select an item, then press [OK]. ≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.
  • Page 18: Setting

    Setting ∫ When the Download from TV screen appears The setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit.   After tuning has been completed, clock will be set DRIVE SELECT automatically. PAGE If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually ( 76, Clock).
  • Page 19: Network Easy Settings

    ≥Network Easy Settings ( Internet Connection Test ) Network Easy Settings Display Check the following After completing “Easy setting”, you can continue with ≥Network connections and “Network Easy Settings”. Cannot find the settings server. (B019) ≥Settings of “IP Address / DNS Follow the on-screen instructions and make Settings”...
  • Page 20: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watch broad casts Using Channel List You can select from the list of channel names.   After performing step left) DRIVE SELECT Press [OK]. PAGE All Digital Channels PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT Channel names SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 Select STATUS...
  • Page 21: Operations While Watching A Dvb Broadcast

    Operations while watching a Select the programme, then press [OK]. DVB broadcast Menu View To show subtitle Timer Rec Set Timer Rec Edit When “ ” appears in channel information ( Timer Rec Cancel Press [STTL Select “View”, then press [OK]. To hide subtitle Press [STTL Page up/down...
  • Page 22: Pause Live Tv

    Watching broadcasts PAUSE LIVE TV You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. While watching TV Press [;]. PAUSE PAUSE LIVE TV When you want to resume Press [1] (PLAY/a1.3).
  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording TV programmes Recor ding To stop recording This operation will only record to HDD. Press [∫]. If the following screen appears Stop Recording   Recording [ DRIVE SELECT Recording of the above channel is in progress. To stop recording, select "Yes" or press STOP. PAGE Stop this recording ? RETURN...
  • Page 24: Operation During Recording

    Recording TV programmes Operation during Recording To stop recording It is necessary to display the programme you want to stop To check the recording programme on the TV screen. ( left) Press [∫]. Press [STATUS e.g., while 2 programmes simultaneous recording To pause recording Recording programme displayed on the REC1...
  • Page 25: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Confirm the programme and This operation will only record to HDD. make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1]   Timer Recording 30:24 DR SAT 01.01 2010 19:10 DRIVE SELECT Channel Day/Date Start Stop Drive Mode PAGE FRI 01.01 23:00...
  • Page 26: Manually Programming Timer Recording

    Timer recording To search the programmes Press [OK]. The timer programme is stored and the timer icon 1 Press the “Yellow” button (Prog.Type) or (red) is displayed. the “Blue” button (Favourites). Timer icon (red) 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. Landscape The unit displays programmes in grey view...
  • Page 27: Timer Recording From Channel Information

    Timer recording from channel Notes on timer recording information ≥Depending on the state of the unit, playback may stop when recording begins. You can make timer programme for current or next ≥Even if you should turn the unit off during the timer programme.
  • Page 28: To Confirm And Edit The Timer Programme

    Timer recording To confirm and edit the timer Screen icons programme Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Currently recording programme. Timer Recording 30:30 DR FRI 01.01.2010 8:59 Part or all of the programme will not be recorded since Icons Channel Name Drive/Mode Space...
  • Page 29: Playing Back Video

    Playing DVD-Video Playi back video   DRIVE SELECT PAGE PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STATUS EXIT PAUSE LIVE TV OPTION RETURN F Rec REC MODE SETUP TEXT STTL AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER TIME SLIP MANUAL SKIP -10s +60s [DVD-V] Insert a disc.
  • Page 30: Playing Recorded Video Contents

    Playing recorded video contents Select the title, then press [OK]. ≥Resume play function   If the following screen appears, select the point to DRIVE start playback. SELECT PAGE Playback Where do you want to start playback from ? PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT SKIP...
  • Page 31: Using The Direct Navigator (Video)

    Using the Screen icons DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) Currently recording programme Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Protected title e.g., [HDD] Title was not recorded due to recording protection Programme type ([HDD] only) Title cannot be played Label § (When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.) DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles...
  • Page 32 Playing recorded video contents Switching the appearance Editing the grouped titles [HDD] [HDD] 1 Press [OPTION]. 1 Select the title or the group, then press the 2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, “Yellow” button. then press [OK]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow”...
  • Page 33: Playback From Chapter View

    Playback from Chapter View To create Chapter Marks [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Regarding chapters Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles VIDEO...
  • Page 34: Operation During Play

    Operation during play Manual Skip ≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. ≥ Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, ∫ Skip forward 1 minute sound, etc. to start. ≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].
  • Page 35: Time Slip

    Frame-by-frame Skipping the specified time (Time Slip) While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). Each press shows the next frame. 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Select the time, then press [OK]. ≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or Play skips the specified time.
  • Page 36: Editing Video

    Deleting recorded titles Editing video Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to Select the title, then press the its original state. Make certain before proceeding. “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel. ...
  • Page 37: Editing Recorded Titles

    Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded Entering title name content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. ≥ Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not 66, Entering text) be possible.
  • Page 38 Editing recorded titles Dividing title Changing thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Monster PLAY Divide  Monster Change Preview Continue Finish 0:00.22 0:00.00 Divide Start play and select the image of Change - -:- -.- - a thumbnail.
  • Page 39 DR File Conversion ∫ “Now” conversion: Select “Start”, then press [OK]. [HDD] DR File Conversion is a function to convert the recording ∫ “During standby” conversion: mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title Press [OK]. will be small regularly.
  • Page 40: Editing Chapters

    Editing recorded titles ∫ To delete chapter: Editing chapters 1 Select the chapter, then press [DEL]. ≥Multiple editing [HDD] [RAM] Select the chapter, then press the “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. you select the chapters to be deleted.
  • Page 41: Copying Video

    Copying titles Copyin g video Set the copy direction. 1 Select “Copy Direction”, then press [1]. 2 Set “Source”.   3 Set “Destination”. DRIVE 4 Press [2] to confirm. SELECT PAGE Copy Cancel All Source Copy Direction HDD  DVD Destination Copy Mode VIDEO High Speed...
  • Page 42: Copying List Icons And Functions

    Copying titles Select the titles for the copying list Editing the copying list Select the item in step –3 ( 41). Select the item after step –3 ( 41). Delete All Press the “Yellow” button. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the operation, then press [OK]. A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 43 Original Picture – Titles that contain many deleted segments. High speed Quality – Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card or a Panasonic video camera, etc. with HDD (SD High Definition – [RAM] Video) ( 57).
  • Page 44: Copying Title Playing

    Copying titles ∫ When copying to disc in normal speed Copying Title Playing mode [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You cannot copy to the disc in the following cases. – When there is not enough free space on the HDD. –...
  • Page 45: Copying Hd Video (Avchd Format) From Hdd

    You can copy HD Video (AVCHD format) recorded on HDD While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to by a Panasonic video camera etc. to a disc. the HDD according to the set time. Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 46: Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Still picture ∫ Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] (PICTURE) appearance ∫ [HDD] [HDD] [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Still pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on Pictures by Date screen. ∫...
  • Page 47: Start Slideshow

    ∫ While displaying a still picture Start Slideshow Aspect You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. ≥You can switch the screen mode. ( After performing steps – 46, Playing still pictures) Rotate RIGHT, Rotate LEFT Select the date of “Pictures by Date”...
  • Page 48: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ∫ Editing an album or date: Select the album or date, then press ∫ [HDD] [OPTION]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. e.g., [HDD] ∫ [RAM] [SD] DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE Pictures by Date Insert the disc or the SD card. e.g., [SD] 01.15 .2009 03.15.2009...
  • Page 49: Still Pictures Operation

    Still pictures operation Change the date of a folder [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–3 ( (Pictures by Date only) Copy to Album 1 Select “Change Date”, then press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] 2 Select the item and change the date. 1 Select “Copy to Album”...
  • Page 50: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures Copying automatically Copying using the copying list [SD] > [HDD] [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [SD] [SD] ,-. [RAM] This unit saves information about imported still pictures. [USB] > [HDD] [RAM] Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card, then only new still pictures will be copied.
  • Page 51 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. ≥[HDD] > [RAM] [SD] [RAM] > [HDD] [SD] You can select another album as the copying destination when copied with “By Picture ( Album )”. Album New album Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying.
  • Page 52: Music

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Music To play other music (track) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]> [HDD] Select the item, then press [OK]. ≥Music CD: All tracks in the CD will be recorded. ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] (MP3) : All tracks in the folder will be e.g., Music CD recorded.
  • Page 53: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd

    Playing music recorded on Select the track, then press [OK]. 0.09 4.30 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Track List Playing track When the HDD is selected Track Name Artist 0001 0002 0003 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 0004 0005 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, OPTION Slideshow Add to My then press [OK].
  • Page 54: Operations During Music Play

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Operations during music play Display Still Pictures (Slideshow) Pictures stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] back as slideshow during playback of the music. Stop Press [∫]. ≥How to create an Album (Picture) ( 49, Copy the Pause...
  • Page 55: Editing Music/Playlist

    Editing music/playlist [HDD] Deleting Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ∫ While displaying “Track List” screen 1 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. then press [OK]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu MUSIC Total Tracks 53 Editing name Artists Albums...
  • Page 56: With Other Equipment

    Recording from external equipment With Other Equip ment Recording media: [HDD] Flexible Recording via AV input Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP ≥Connect the Set Top Box or VCR ( Recording media: [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Recording mode: FR While stopped While stopped Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”,...
  • Page 57: Copy The Hd Video Or The Sd Video

    ≥ You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card or in the HDD of the Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then Panasonic video camera, etc. with this unit. You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.
  • Page 58: Convenient Functions

    When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also that offers linked operations of this unit, and a automatically set to standby mode. Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI ≥Power off link function does not work when recording, Control”. You can use this function by connecting the copying, finalising etc.
  • Page 59: Control Panel

    §2 “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) for Panasonic HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI You can operate this unit using the TV remote control. equipment.
  • Page 60: Playing Back Contents From Other Equipment

    ≥ Files not on the HDD cannot be played back. ≥ Music cannot be played back. ≥ Editing is not possible. (Only delete can be performed from Panasonic equipment) ≥ Programme being recorded cannot be played back.
  • Page 61: Enjoying Viera Cast

    ≥ The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or ≥Operable buttons: permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN ], coloured for the content or the continuity of the services.
  • Page 62: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Audio attribute Common procedures LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/ 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Signal type DTS/MPEG: e.g., k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Disc Soundtrack 1ENG 2/0 ch Play ch (channel): Number of channels Subtitles Picture Angle Sound Other Language Menu...
  • Page 63 Picture menu—Change the picture Sound menu—Change the sound quality effect Mode Sound Effects Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥This function is effective when the “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. ( Normal Default setting Re-master 1 (Discs record at 48 kHz or less) Soft Soft picture with fewer video artifacts Re-master 2...
  • Page 64: Disc And Card Management

    Disc and card management [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Delete all titles While stopped [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. After performing steps 1–3 ( left) Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 1 Select “Delete all titles”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
  • Page 65: Top Menu

    ≥ You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. or creating Top Menu ([+RW]). ≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as After performing steps 1–3 ( “Top Menu” may not be displayed.
  • Page 66: Entering Text

    Entering text Preparation To end partway ≥Show Enter Title Name screen. Press [RETURN Text is not added. Select a character, then press [OK]. For your reference Name field: shows the text you have The name of the DVD-Video that will be displayed in the top entered menu after finalisation is previewed.
  • Page 67: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Digital TV Tuning ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Common procedures Setup Digital TV Tuning Digital TV Tuning Favourites Edit While stopped Channel List Press [SETUP].
  • Page 68: Channel List

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Channel List ∫ Manual Tuning You can edit the Channel List. You can set each channel manually. Digital TV Channel List Digital TV Manual Tuning Physical Channel Signal Quality Signal Strength Channel Name Type Channel names Select Hide Digital TV:0...
  • Page 69: Hdd / Disc

    ∫ Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) HDD / Disc You can restrict the viewing and recording of channels unsuitable to children. Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and playback. Setup ≥Follow the on-screen instructions. HDD / Disc ≥PIN is required to change.
  • Page 70: Settings For Recording

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Settings for Recording DVD Speed for High Speed Copy HDD / Disc Select the speed of high-speed copying. If “Normal ( Silent )” is selected, the time required for Settings for Recording copying will double (approximately). Settings for Recording Recording time in EP mode Aspect for Recording...
  • Page 71: Picture

    Picture Sound Setup Setup Picture Sound Picture Sound Still Mode Dynamic Range Compression Seamless Play Downmix NTSC Video Output Bilingual Audio Selection Digital Audio Output ∫ Still Mode Audio Type for XP Recording Select the type of picture shown when you pause play Audio Type for Digital Broadcast Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording 99, Frames and fields).
  • Page 72: Digital Audio Output

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Digital Audio Output ∫ Audio Type for XP Recording Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP Sound mode. ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings. Digital Audio Output ≥The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you Digital Audio Output...
  • Page 73: Display

    Display Connection Connection Display Setup TV Aspect On-Screen Information Setup Aspect for 4:3 Video Unit’s Display TV System Screen Saver HDMI Connection Teletext Connection Display ∫ TV Aspect ∫ On-Screen Information Set to match the type of TV connected. Select the approximate time until the channel information ≥Pan &...
  • Page 74: Network

    Changing the unit’s settings Deep Colour Output Network This setting for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected. Setup Network HDMI Audio Output Network Easy Settings Select “Off” when connected to TV with HDMI cable, Network Settings and connected to amplifiers not compatible with HDMI Network...
  • Page 75 Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings Server ( DLNA ) Settings You will be able to access this unit from Panasonic By allowing access from non-Panasonic DLNA DLNA compatible equipment on the network by compatible equipment on the network, it allows them to registering them to this unit.
  • Page 76: Others

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Remote Control Others Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together. Others ≥Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal Standby Settings Enlgish circumstances.
  • Page 77: Language Code List

    ∫ PIN Entry Language code list You can set/change the PIN. ( Enter the code with the number buttons. ∫ System Update ( Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Others Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 Afrikaans: 6570 Hebrew: 7387 Romanian: 8279 Albanian: 8381 Hindi:...
  • Page 78: Software (Firmware) Update

    – For Internet: Within 1 hour ≥ You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the software (firmware). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ New software version has been found. The software will be updated automatically ≥...
  • Page 79: Other Settings

    Other Settings Manufacturer and Code No. Switch the aspect ratio of the screen Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Messages on the unit’s display Troubl eshooti The following messages or service numbers appear on the PROG FULL unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. ( (“∑”...
  • Page 81 HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection. Due to the current disc not having authorised copyright information, video output is not performed. (When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playback or copy.
  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If Power the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the The unit is turned off automatically. problem. ( If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will be The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to...
  • Page 83: Tv Screen And Video

    TV screen and video Sound Screen size is wrong. No sound. Distorted sound. Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. ( Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. Refer to your TV’s Check the connections or amplifier’s settings. ( 12, 13, operating instructions.
  • Page 84: Operation

    Troubleshooting guide Operation Recording, timer recording and copying The remote control doesn’t work. The remote control and main unit are using different Cannot record. codes. Change the code on the remote control. Cannot copy. Press and hold [OK] and the Some broadcasts are copyright protected.
  • Page 85: Play

    Play You have forgotten your rating PIN. You want to cancel the rating level. Cannot playback. The rating level returns to the factory preset. While the The disc is dirty, scratched or marked. ( disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the You tried to play a +RW that needs to have a top menu DVD drive, then press and hold [¥...
  • Page 86: Edit

    Troubleshooting guide Edit The available recording time doesn’t The contents of the USB memory cannot be increase even after deleting titles on the read. disc. Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL insert again.
  • Page 87: Broadcast

    Broadcast To reset this unit Picture regularly breaks up on some To return all the settings to the factory preset channels. Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default Settings”. Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”. ( Picture very infrequently breaks up on some To reset the rating level settings or all channels.
  • Page 88: Reference

    Regarding DivX Refere ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This ® is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. Regarding DivX VOD content [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §...
  • Page 89: Unit Care

    Unit care Cleaning HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care ∫ This unit The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed ≥Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this to damage.
  • Page 90: Operations That Can Be Performed

    Operations that can be performed simultaneously Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a title (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Playback of Playback of Playback of still Playback of HDD music recorded discs pictures on HDD While recording to HDD in DR mode –...
  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ Audio ∫ General Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch (XP, SP, LP, EP mode), Dimensions (WkHkD): Linear PCM (XP mode), 430 mmk59 mmk238 mm Dolby Digital Max 5.1ch (DVB-T) (excluding the projecting parts) (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode) 430 mmk59 mmk249 mm HE-AAC 2ch (DVB-T)
  • Page 92 Specifications ∫ Region code: ∫ Recordable discs DVD: DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) ∫ Playable discs DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format, 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), AVCHD format, JPEG 1-8X SPEED (Ver.
  • Page 93: About Divx/Mpeg2/Avchd/Jpeg/Mp3 Files

    ∫ JPEG About DivX/MPEG2/AVCHD/ Playable media HDD, DVD-RAM, JPEG/MP3 files DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW, SD Card, USB device Format JPEG conforming DCF ∫ DivX (Design rule for Camera File system) § Playable media DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, Compatible pixels Between 34k34 and CD-RW, USB device §...
  • Page 94: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    Specifications Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. Recording Mode [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] (320 GB) [-RW‹V›] [+R]DL] Single-sided Double-sided (8.5 GB) [+R] (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) [+RW] (4.7 GB) 42 hours...
  • Page 95: Licenses

    HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing...
  • Page 96 Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo Corporation and Sony Corporation.
  • Page 97: Limited Warranty

    Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
  • Page 98: Glossary

    Glossary AVCHD Dolby Digital AVCHD is a new format (standard) for High Definition video This is a method of coding digital signals developed by cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, HD images.
  • Page 99 Finalise IP address A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, A set of numbers which distinguish each PC on the network DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such when, for example, connected to the Internet. When using a media.
  • Page 100 Glossary Pan&Scan/Letterbox Subnet mask In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that Enables efficient network use. A set of numbers which they be viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio), so identify which part of the IP address allocated to every images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) TVs.
  • Page 101: Index

    Index Amplifier (Connection) Delete DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ....15 Music ........55 HDMI AV OUT terminal .
  • Page 102 Index HD Video (AVCHD) Partial Delete ......93 ....... 37 Copy .
  • Page 103 Still picture Copy ........50 Delete .
  • Page 104 This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT3F56 F0211YF0 © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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