Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are Example: sold. The region number of this unit is “2”. The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9307-B...
Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts some Digital TV programmes will be missing. You will need to retune your DVD Recorder each time this happens to recover your digital programmes. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals To retune your DVD Recorder “DVB Auto Setup” in the Setup menu (...
For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. Visit our website for product information It couldn’t be simpler! ...
Manual timer recordings ............28 Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle ..28 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. To cancel a timer recording in progress ........28 If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears ..... 29 The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage.
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Digital Channel Information ............ 42 Troubleshooting Guide ..........75 Status Messages ..............43 New Channel Message ............43 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Entering Text ............... 43 Control ................75 Convenient Functions ............44 To Reset This Unit ..............75 FUNCTION MENU Display .............
Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Start recording button ......( or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still Stop button ........( 19, 20) consuming a small amount of power. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Play/×1.3 button ........( AV3 input terminals ........ (...
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV” on the TV. Connecting AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete. This unit To household AC IN mains socket Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off. [approx. 0.9 W (“Power Save” is set to “On”)] After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning ( 13). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Additional Connections 12, 68...
When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [ 40, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]...
5 minutes while the RETURN screen is being displayed, the screen RETURN : leave saver may be displayed. to store the PIN number. You can turn this function off ( “Screen Saver”). (continued on the next page) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times...
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 59). you from playing or recording certain discs. [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- Please see specifi cations ( 86) for compatible disc versions RAM compatible DVD players.
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” ( 65). When playing back a disc or title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the disc or title (PAL or NTSC) 65). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs 004 Folder P0000006.jpg Order of play P0000007.jpg that were previously labeled or re-labeled) P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg...
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the Notes connections to this unit. You cannot watch digital satellite programmes during timer recording. to turn the unit on. INPUT to select the “AV2”. SELECT Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
“5”: “15”: Press [] when you fi nish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. If “” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
( multiple audio channel or language ( 57, 61). To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only): Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu ( 63). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
(Series): Series recording ( 32) is set. the overlapping. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals (Split): The programme is split in two or more parts by other programmes. This unit pauses Follow the on-screen instructions.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] To recover total disc space, the disc needs to be formatted. ( During playback DELETE to select “Delete”, then Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit. Recording to Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. DVD-R DL and +R DL Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.
DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD- RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode. 4.7 GB DVD-RAM You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings and fl exible recording ( 26). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select “Disc Name” ( 58), “Auto-Play Select” ( 59) or “Top Menu” 59) in “DVD Management” before fi nalising. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Refer to “Finalising” ( 59) for more detail of fi nalising.
3. If the recording stop confirmation screen is displayed 1 DVB Press [, ] to select “Stop Recording”, then press [OK]. BBC ONE Wales Notes During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete titles. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
“AV1 Output” setting ( 65). During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is only available from the drive performing the recording. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display, Direct TV Recording is unavailable.
When there are multiple languages, select the subtitle 61, DVB Preferred Subtitles). Recording stops and the timer programme is deleted. (Daily, weekly Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals 3 You can switch the Audio Description and change its volume and series timer programmes remain and timer recording will start from the next time the timer recording is set.)
Tips information are displayed. You can deactivate the timer programme in the following procedure as well. Perform step ( left) 1. Press [OPTION] 2. Press [, ] to select “Timer Off”, then press [OK]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Recorded Recorded The “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen may be displayed immediately after you turn on this unit, if new overlapping occurred. Refer to “Check, Change, Delete Programmes, or Resolve Overlapping” ( 29). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Some digital broadcast may not send programme information. The GUIDE Plus+ system setup will not work if the clock is not set Set the timer recording manually ( 28, Manual timer correctly or the wrong postcode is selected. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals recordings).
The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no episode categories in step above. of the series for 13 weeks. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ]. To exit the screen Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Press [EXIT].
HDD. Also, if you – The timer icon disappears. select “Series Timer Rec”, you can easily search for the Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals To exit the screen programme series and set series timer recordings.
( 57). INPUT to select the input where SELECT your external device is connected. – Front panel inputs are AV3. Start play on the external device. at the point you want to start recording. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Even if the group name is changed, the title names in the group “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles” [HDD] All Titles will not be changed. Notes Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals This function is only available for Videos and not available for music or still pictures.
If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except [DVD-V] [VCD]). [VCD] allow slow-motion in the forward direction only. Tips Chapters cannot be created during EXT LINK standby ( 27). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
: You cannot select a group that contains no compatible track. , to select a group, then – The track list for the selected group appears. Tips To return to the track list Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Press [RETURN ].
RETURN In this case, the date will appear as [--/--/--]. , , , to select the still picture, then Notes Still pictures cannot be played during recording or copying. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step , then press –To exit the Properties screen, press [OK]. [OK]. Rotation information will not be stored. Notes Depending on the camera or editing software; shooting dates may not be displayed correctly. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
“Power Save” states ( 13) when Power off link unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting works, so it is possible to reduce the power consumption while this the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode Press [] on this unit’s remote control, then set to standby mode. When not using “HDAVI Control” Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” ( 65). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
When digital channel information is displayed If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals to change the category. that is not being received correctly, digital channel information is also recorded and will remain visible during playback.
RETURN 59). When entering a title name, the Tips name that will appear in the Top Menu can Delete be previewed in “Top Menu Preview” window. The display/hide setting can be changed ( 64). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
HDD Management ( The Pause Live TV function stops automatically 24 hours after started. DVD Management ( 58) Setup ( “DVB Multi Audio” of on-screen menu cannot be switched during Pause Live TV. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
– You can also press [, ] to view other pages. Multiple editing (Only Delete, Set up Protection, Cancel Protection) Select with [, , , ], then press []. (Repeat.) – A check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
36) to find the desired point. To skip to the start or end of a title press [] (start) or [] (end). For better precision, use Slow-motion ( 36) and Frame-by-Frame ( 36). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Create Chapter Press [] to select “Combine”, then press [OK]. Operations” ( right). Combine Chapters – The selected chapter gets combined with the next Title View chapter. You can go back to the Title View. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Press [, ] to select “Properties”, then press [OK]. Create Refer to “Editing Copy Tips Playlists/Chapters” Enter Name Delete Change Thumbnail right). Properties To exit the screen Edit Press [OK]. Chapter View If you select “Chapter View” ( Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Press [OK]. To edit Press [OPTION] to display the menu list. Add Chapter Move Chapter Refer to “Chapter Operations” Create Chapter right) Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Playlist View You can go back to the Playlist View.
(However it is not possible when copying with automatic fi nalisation.) – You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while copying. – You cannot play a playlist while copying titles with “One time only recording” restriction ( 23). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
[+R]DL] on the unit. performed, even in normal speed mode. Titles and playlists displaying these marks cannot be selected. Title with “One time only recording” restriction 23, Copy-once recording) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
[ ]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. Press [] again to cancel. Press [OK]. Press [] to select “Start”, then press [OK]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
2. Press [, ] to select the destination, BBC 1 10/10 FRI BBC 1 11/10 SAT then press [OK]. - - - - - - - - - Previous Page 02/02 Next Select OPTION Previous Next RETURN Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
– Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc Press [, ] to select “Off”, then press [OK]. Press [] to confi rm. Copy will continue until there is not enough available recording space on the HDD. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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If you want to copy a title from a finalised DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), create a copy list and then copy 53, Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
(channel): Number of channels Notes You cannot make a change when there is no recording. Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc’s menus ( 19). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape. On: Noise reduction works for any video input. Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input as is. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Protection of cartridge disc [RAM] (With a cartridge) With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, format, or erase from the disc. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit. up to 15 minutes) ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes) – A message appears when finalising is finished. Press [OK] to complete. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
To change the name of a Favourite in the “Favourite” column 1 Press [] 2 Press the “Red” button. ( 43, Entering Text) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals When the station name of the “All Channels” column is highlighted...
– The bar over the table shows you the search progress. At the end of the search, the number of found new digital stations appears. – “No new DVB channels found.”, is displayed when no new channels can be found. Press [OK] to save the newly found channels. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
[Other ] This is the language code setting. Input a code number with the numbered buttons ( “Language code list”). [Automatic] If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on the disc. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Picture Sound Display SELECT Connection RETURN Others Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range ( 84) for easier listening in low volume. [On] [Off] Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
PAL mode, even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs ( 57). Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
70) and connected to a TV with an HDMI cable ( 70) and you want to enjoy the highest quality of audio from discs. VIERA Link [On] Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals [Off] Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.
Owner ID and remote control code. [Yes] [No] The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. Recordings on the HDD will not be deleted. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
The unit must be connected using another method, e.g.21-pin Scart cable to show pictures from the unit on the television set. To record from a VCR Refer to “Recording from an External Device” ( 34). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
This is the same for multi-system televisions using PAL mode. This unit VIDEO Use component output with progressive “Off”. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO COMPONENT COMPONENT This unit VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Component video cables Audio cable For progressive output ( Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
[ VIDEO Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. AUDIO Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP- CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
fl ickering can occur. Is my TV progressive output − All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · compatible? 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.
Consult your local TV aerial installer. Can this unit receive or record High − No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts. Defi nition (HD) broadcasts? Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Press [/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. The message are alternately displayed. (Continued on the next page) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
HDD and the titles to be copied are greater than 499. Delete unwanted titles from the HDD. Maximum number of titles is recorded on HDD. Please delete unwanted titles. − The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password, Panasonic products close to your unit. Owner ID and Clock return to the factory preset. The timer With the unit stopped recording programmes are also cancelled.
Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save” is set to “On”. Operations are not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 75, To restore the unit if it freezes).
“No Data” is displayed for some or − Some stations are not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system. all stations. Programme the timer recording manually. Perform “DVB Auto Setup” in the Setup menu. (Continued on the next page) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Reduce the signal amplification at your aerial. (> 10) After performing an update, you − Depending on the content of the update, some settings may have returned can no longer receive broadcasts. to the preset values. Fix the settings again. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
5 minutes or more. Press [OK] to return to the previous screen. Set “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu to “Off” to turn off the screen saver function. (Continued on the next page) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables (analogue connection). − There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc was created. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
− You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
− DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.
(recordings 5 hours or longer) mode − [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD Recorders with “Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed Copy”) set to “Video format” (“On”), and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.
However, fi nalised DVD-RW can be formatted to 16:9. become recordable. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus on the screen. (This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Protection You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection Television system Tuner System: DVB-T Channel Coverage: UHF: 21 to 68 ch RF converter output: Not provided Notes Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...