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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
≥This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
≥DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
∫ TV Guide for Digital broadcasts
Germany/Austria/Italy/Spain
∫ TV Guide for Analogue broadcasts
Germany/Austria/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".
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Example: Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT2J46...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Advanced operations Included accessories......4 Notes for recording ......26 The remote control information .
  • Page 3 Editing Reference Editing titles/chapters ......50 Additional connections ......81 Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) .

  • 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.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000470) 1 Remote control 1 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: Unit Care

    Unit care The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the ≥Do not place the unit on environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. DO NOT amplifiers or equipment that may Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. become hot.

  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide

    Control reference guide uick Start uide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  1 Turn the unit on ( 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD, SD or VHS] ( 20, 21) 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 ...
  • Page 8 Control reference guide The unit’s display        (for VHS) (for HDD/DVD)     (for VHS) (for HDD/DVD)   1 Timer recording indicator 5 Digital broadcast indicator 2 Recording mode indicator ( Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.

  • Page 9: Easy Access To Various Functions - Function Menu Display

    Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU Display “FUNCTION MENU” automatically appears when you turn the power on. (When “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu) You can access the main function quickly and easily. 1 Playback Select when you wish to playback the contents.

  • Page 10: 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 ( 46). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 97).
  • Page 11 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. 46, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 12: And Tv Aspect Settings

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

  • Page 13: 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 14: Hdd And Disc Information

    Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 72). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
  • Page 15 Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder [-RW‹VR›] (DVD Video ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they Recording have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

  • Page 16: Usb Memory 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 17: Regarding Divx Files, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

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

  • Page 18: Media Handling

    Media handling Inserting discs Inserting a video cassette 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Insert a video cassette. The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up. Insert label-up. The unit is automatically turned on. To eject: From the main unit ≥Press [<...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Watching Television asic 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 Í/I WX CH Audio”...

  • Page 20: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced HDD or disc playback” ( and “Advanced video cassette playback” ( Note for detail information. ≥During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby, this unit cannot play discs that do not match the “TV System” (PAL/ <OPEN/CLOSE NTSC) ( 77) setting.

  • Page 21: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 26) and “Advanced Press [REC MODE] to select the recording” ( 27) for detail information. recording mode. WX CH <OPEN/CLOSE ≥HDD and DVD recording modes and approximate recording times ( ≥VHS Recording Modes and Durations ( EJECT OPEN/CLOSE e.g.,...
  • Page 22 Recording television programmes When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or multiple audio If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, you can record with subtitle or selected audio. To record with subtitle Before start recording, press [STTL ] to show the subtitle. If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language 19).

  • Page 23: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” ( 32–37) for Using the TV Guide system to make timer detail information. recordings Press [GUIDE].     e.g., DRIVE SELECT TV Guide: Landscape TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE All Types All Channels Wed 13.10. Wed 13.10.10 12:53 Emmerdale...

  • Page 24: One Touch Copy (Vhs > Hdd Or Dvd)

    One Touch Copy (VHS > HDD or DVD) Refer to “Copying titles or Playlists (Video)” [VHS] > [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] 58–63) for detail information. Copying automatically starts from the current position on the video cassette. Preparation Copy to: ≥DVD: insert a disc that you can use for copying ( 18).

  • Page 25: Deleting Titles

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

  • Page 26: 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 digital channel information display ( 19)].

  • Page 27: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording HDD and DVD 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...

  • Page 28: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed

    Advanced recording When the format confirmation screen is displayed [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted. Format This disc is not formatted properly.

  • Page 29: Flexible Recording

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

  • Page 30: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment

    Recording broadcasts from external equipment See also “Notes for recording” ( 26). Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) — Making timer recordings on the EXT LINK television (e.g., of digital broadcasts) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS] [HDD] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer...

  • Page 31: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front While stopped ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥Refer to “Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver input channel for the equipment you or analogue decoder”...

  • Page 32: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS] 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. (Except for [VHS]) Press [ShowView].

  • Page 33: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    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 Remain 30:24 SP 1:58 SP Recording 2:59 SP TUE 12.10.10.

  • Page 34: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Advanced timer recording ∫ 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 you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every ≥If the on-screen instructions do not appear, change or delete the week using timer recording, or if you record a programme of series overlapped programme.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Programme From The Desired Programme Type Or Category

    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 36: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Advanced timer recording 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 titles recorded to the HDD. Also, if you use the TV Guide for digital Landscape view broadcast and if you select “Series Timer Rec”, you can easily e.g.,...

  • Page 37: Changing The Settings And Editing Tv Guide For Analogue Broadcasts

    ∫ Host Channel Changing the Settings and Editing TV (As of December, 2009) Guide for Analogue broadcasts Country Host Channel Display of the Host Channel Eurosport EUROS Switzerland §1 Note ≥To change the settings of the TV Guide for digital broadcasts ( Spain Tele5 TELE5...

  • Page 38: Advanced Hdd Or Disc Playback

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

  • Page 39: 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 40: Advanced Video Cassette Playback

    Advanced video cassette playback Operations Stop Press [∫]. Pause Press [;]. Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play. Fast-forward/Rewind While stopped Press [6] (backward)/[5] (forward). Cue/Review During play Tap or keep pressing [6] (backward)/[5] (forward). ≥If you keep pressing these buttons, normal playback restarts by releasing them. ≥Tap [1] (PLAY) to restart normal playback.

  • Page 41: Playing Divx, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen Playing Music files [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] 1 Insert the disc or the SD card. You can play MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer onto a DVD- 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.

  • Page 42: Playing Divx Video Contents

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Regarding DivX VOD content Playing DivX video contents [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official ®...

  • Page 43: Playing Still Pictures

    ∫ 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 ( 54).

  • Page 44: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT Useful functions during still picture play While playing 1 Press [OPTION]. Rotate RIGHT 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate Slideshow Settings Rotate LEFT RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and press [OK].

  • Page 45: Playing Music

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

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Convenient Functions

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

  • Page 49: Entering Text

    Entering text [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 50: Editing

    Editing titles/chapters Editing [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 51 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

  • Page 52: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Video)

    Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) You can arrange the chapters ( 50) to create a Playlist (Video). Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” and press [OK]. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlists Playlist View ( Video ) VIDEO PICTURE Create...
  • Page 53 Editing and playing Playlists (Video)/ Playlist (Video) operations chapters After performing steps 1–5 ( left) [HDD] [RAM] Delete § 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 54: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Editing still pictures (JPEG) Album (still picture) and picture operation [HDD] [RAM] [SD] After performing steps 1–3 ( left) [-R] (JPEG) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and ≥You can edit pictures and albums. press [OK].
  • Page 55 Note Deleting still pictures and music using ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, DELETE Navigator “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. ≥[RAM] [SD] [HDD] [RAM] [SD] “Add Pictures” is available only for the folders conforming to DCF. [-R] (JPEG) ≥If you want to delete sample pictures, perform “Cancel Protection”...

  • Page 56: 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 57 Editing Playlists (Picture)/still pictures Playlist (Picture) operations [HDD] [HDD] ≥After performing steps 1–5 ( left) While stopped Start 43, 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 44, Slideshow Settings) press [OK].

  • Page 58: 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 59 ∫ Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +R DL Recording Recorded Required Speed Required Speed Required Speed Required Speed Required...

  • Page 60: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Preparation Note ≥Insert a disc that you can use for copying ( 14, 18). ≥When copying titles in high speed mode to high speed recording ≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space. compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R 8X, +R 8X or +RW 4X, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal.
  • Page 61 3 Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO” or press the ∫ Recording and playing while copying “Blue” button to select “Playlists”. You can record and play using the HDD while high speed copying. (Only when high speed copying without finalising) Create List All Titles VIDEO...

  • Page 62: Copying A Video Cassette

    4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time”, then press [OK]. equipment Copy Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be Cancel All copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. Copy Direction (All the recordings on the same date become a title.)

  • Page 63: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From An Sd Card

    4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [OK]. Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, Copy can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

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

  • Page 66: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the following 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 67: 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 MP3/WMA files are already contained inside the copy destination...

  • Page 68: Setting Menus

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting menus Audio attribute Using on-screen menus Signal type LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Common procedures ch (channel): Number of channels Press [DISPLAY]. Language ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai FRA: French POR:...
  • Page 69 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] (e.g., [HDD]) If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the desired channel before recording.

  • Page 70: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

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

  • Page 71: Deleting All Titles And Playlists (Video)-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and Press [OK]. Playlists (Video)—Delete all titles Note ≥When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not [HDD] [RAM] be possible to use it on any other equipment. Preparation ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

  • Page 72: Enabling Discs To Be Played On Other Equipment-Finalise

    – ≤ ≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. ≥Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

  • Page 73: 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 74 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition To delete a programme position Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press the You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. “Red” button. The quality and strength of the Note signal are shown.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Sound

    Changing the unit’s settings Sound Display (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Dynamic Range Compression Language [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages. Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

  • Page 77: Connection

    Digital Audio Output Connection [HDMI and Optical] (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Optical Only] Select when this unit is connected to an Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may connected to a TV with an HDMI cable and not be able to change the settings.

  • Page 78: Vhs

    4 Press [RETURN Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote Standby Settings control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. close together. [DVD 1]...

  • Page 79: Divx Registration

    Auto Standby after OTR TV Guide/Software search period §2 Software Search Period §3 [On] This unit is turned to standby mode when this unit is not Selects the time to automatically perform TV Guide download operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing and updates when the unit is set to standby mode.

  • Page 80: Other Settings

    Manufacturer and Code No. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 To cancel the Child Lock AIWA MITSUBISHI...

  • Page 81: Additional Connections

    Additional connections eference HDD/DVD output and HDD/DVD/VHS output Connecting an amplifier with a digital The unit has HDD/DVD/VHS common out terminals and HDD/DVD input terminal priority out terminals. ≥The HDD/DVD priority out terminals can also output the VHS ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an signal.

  • Page 82: Connecting With An Hdmi Compatible Television And Receiver

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

  • Page 83: Connecting A Television And Vcr

    Connecting a television and VCR To household mains socket Television’s rear panel (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) Connecting a terminal To the aerial VHF/UHF other than the 21-pin RF IN Scart terminal ( 11, 81) AC mains lead (included) RF coaxial Connect only after all other...

  • Page 84: Frequently Asked Questions

    (Analogue broadcast only) Is my television progressive output compatible? Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 recording? (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 85 How can I cancel a Timer programming? Press [PROG/CHECK] and select the desired entry and then press [DELETE ¢]. ( What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit? What happens when I unplug the unit from the You can play DivX (except for DivX VOD contents), MP3, WMA household mains socket? or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory.

  • Page 86: 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 87 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 88: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again elapsed time displayed is less. using a Panasonic disc.) (Only when recording in NTSC) ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. The displayed recording/play time is converted from the (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds.)
  • Page 89 Some functions of DVB-T do not work. The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly. The unit does not necessarily support all DVB-T functions such as MHP (Multimedia Home Platform) etc. You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor New functions introduced by broadcasters cannot be reception or unfavourable weather conditions.
  • Page 90 +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one Panasonic DVD Recorders. minute, then reconnect it. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have 2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on.
  • Page 91 ( You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD The programme name and the recorded title do Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

  • Page 92: Still Pictures

    Troubleshooting guide Quick View does not work. Cannot delete chapters. This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. Chapters”...
  • Page 93 TV Guide On-screen display indicators do not appear. The TV Guide System does not receive any data. Select a setting other than “Off” in “On-Screen Messages” in the This unit can only display either the TV Guide for the digital Setup Menu.

  • Page 94: To Reset This Unit

    Troubleshooting guide 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 95: Specifications

    Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination §3 Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or RGB In (PAL): AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 96: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 97: Safety Precautions

    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 98 IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 99 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 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 100: Index

    DivX ..... . 17, 42, 96 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT2J46 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) F0110SR0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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