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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder
DMR-E500H
Model No.
HARD DISK DRIVE
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "2".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
ALL
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
]Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
2
3
5
RQT7755-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. HARD DISK DRIVE ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. (For United Kingdom) USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR (“EB” area code model only) PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE For your safety, please read the following text carefully. SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead (EUR7721KN0) (RJA0053-3X) Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease other equipment. and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday- ∏...

  • Page 4: Useful Features

    This also allows playback of MPEG4 titles and viewing of JPEG. You can also Time Slip connect to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder for more video playback choice. During play and also while recording, you ≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub) digital...

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➡ page 11, 12) Television operations (➡page 15) VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Direct TV recording (➡ page 22) Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or PC) SD/PC (➡ page 20, 26, 31) Channel select (➡...

  • Page 6: Step 1 Connection

    Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 72). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to the television if using the Q Link function. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
  • Page 7 Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver ≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡page 8) ≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP menu (➡...

  • Page 8: Component Video Output

    STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads (➡ page 7) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
  • Page 9 Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to RF IN socket of this unit and skip step 3. To the indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS aerial LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
  • Page 10 STEP Connection Connecting a digital receiver or decoder ≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). ≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 67) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12).

  • Page 11: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings Í/ l When downloading has completed, the Owner ID settings screen appears. Press [1] and press the numbered OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT SD CARD buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. TIME SLIP Owner ID X CH W ¢¢¢¢...
  • Page 12 Refer to the control reference on page 11. STEP Channel reception settings Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, Press [1]. S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➡ page 8). Press [3, 4] to select a letter and ≥When connecting to a television that does not have then press [1].
  • Page 13 VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite/ Cable TV stations This unit doesn’t recognise VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite stations or Cable TV stations. Removing Interference The following operation also allows you to use VIDEO Plus+ ≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only numbers to make timer recordings for satellite and cable TV (➡page 9) stations.

  • Page 14: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. TV operation VOLUME Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” DIRECT TV REC buttons and press [ENTER]. SD/PC Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered and press [ENTER].
  • Page 15 You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the television channel and change the television volume. remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).

  • Page 16: Step 4 Multi-Channel Speaker Setting

    STEP Multi-channel speaker setting Icon examples: Surround speaker (LS) Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Select when the speaker does not support low- frequency reproduction. SD/PC No sound is output from the speaker. VIDEO Plus+ If the subwoofer is set so that no sound is output, the front CANCEL...

  • Page 17: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    Conventionally recorded programmes ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
  • Page 18 RAM to a card by converting to MPEG4 format (➡page 50). Mobile hard disk) ≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB. You can insert ≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡page 63, 71).
  • Page 19 ∫ 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 the case any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

  • Page 20: Recording

    Recording television programmes HDD, DVD indicator When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R after you have recorded to the HDD. When transferring (dubbing) a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to “On” before OPEN/CLOSE EJECT recording to the HDD (➡...

  • Page 21: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    ∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Playing while you are recording Recording You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, During recording while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title Press [¥...

  • Page 22: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 20. Direct TV Recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] When connected to a television that has the Q Link function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead. Flexible Recording This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV.

  • Page 23: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [ENTER]. The settings are stored. Í DVD VOLUME DIRECT TV REC TIMER Remain HDD 30:24 SP 1:58 SP RECORDING 12:55:00 15. 7. TUE Disc No. Name Date Start Stop Mode space HDD, DVD Check to make sure “OK” 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00...

  • Page 24: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 23. ∫ To release the unit from recording standby [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [F TIMER]. You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. “F” goes out. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to put the unit on recording standby.

  • Page 25: To Record Programmes From Satellite Receiver By Rgb Signals

    ∫ To change a programme To record programmes from satellite Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. receiver by RGB signals (➡page 24, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Preparation ≥Change the settings in the SETUP menu as follows (➡page 67). Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢...

  • Page 26: Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— HDD, DVD indicator Direct Navigator ∫ [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT SD CARD ≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW...

  • Page 27: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. Link Link Link The stopped position is memorized. PLAY PLAY PLAY LP LP The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.

  • Page 28: Editing Operations During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 26. Editing operations during play Erase 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).

  • Page 29: Using Menus To Play Mp3

    Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed Press [1] while a track is highlighted VOLUME DIRECT TV REC to display the tree screen. SD/PC Selected group No. /Total groups If the group has no track, “–...

  • Page 30: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card DRIVE SELECT PC card slot Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD” or “PC”) on the unit’s display is OPEN/CLOSE EJECT flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT...

  • Page 31: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] ∫ To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ page 18, Structure of folders displayed by this unit) Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press select the drive.

  • Page 32: Playing Mpeg4 Titles

    Playing MPEG4 titles DRIVE SELECT [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) ∫ Preparation Insert a disc or a card (➡page 26, 30). OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT SD CARD TIME SLIP Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive.

  • Page 33: Useful Functions During Mpeg4 Title Play

    Useful functions during MPEG4 title play Pause Press [;]. The status display will be shown automatically (➡ below). [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard Press again to restart play. disk only) Search Press [6] or [5]. While searching, the title being played is displayed as a still picture. The elapsed play time display [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard will be shown automatically to indicate the current position (➡...

  • Page 34: Using On-Screen Menus And Status Messages

    Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu—Setting the disc content § Soundtrack VOLUME DIRECT TV REC [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] SD/PC The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language). VIDEO Plus+ §...

  • Page 35: Status Messages

    Play menu—Change the play sequence Status messages This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. Repeat Play Press [STATUS]. ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)

  • Page 36: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters VOLUME Preparation DIRECT TV REC ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (➡page 62). [RAM] HDD, DVD SD/PC Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VIDEO” VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP...

  • Page 37: Title Operations

    Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Properties Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 38: Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists

    Creating, editing and playing play lists Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. VOLUME PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW DIRECT TV REC HDD, DVD SD/PC Create Previous 01/01 Next VIDEO Plus+ ENTER RETURN CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”...

  • Page 39: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters

    Editing and playing play lists/chapters Play list operations Press [FUNCTIONS]. § Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press Erase Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY [ENTER]. LIST” and press [ENTER]. Properties Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 40: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select VOLUME DIRECT TV REC “PICTURE” tab and press [ENTER]. HDD, DVD, SD/PC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still SD/PC picture. ≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ page 36) VIDEO Plus+ ≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡...

  • Page 41: Editing Mpeg4 Titles

    Editing MPEG4 titles Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select VOLUME DIRECT TV REC “MPEG4” tab and press [ENTER]. HDD, DVD, SD/PC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. SD/PC DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW MEPG4 PICTURE SD CARD - - -...

  • Page 42: Entering Text

    Entering text Show Enter Name screen. Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 23, 24. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Title Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 36. SD/PC Play list Numbered Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 39. buttons Disc VIDEO Plus+...

  • Page 43: Transferring (Dubbing) Titles Or Play Lists

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 motion pictures or video titles by converting them to MPEG4 format (➡page 50). ∫...

  • Page 44: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list VOLUME [HDD] ,-. [RAM] DIRECT TV REC [HDD] > [DVD-R] SD/PC You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as well as select the speed and picture quality. Numbered Preparation buttons...
  • Page 45 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and Transferring (dubbing) list indicators press [ENTER]. Titles and play lists that can be transferred ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡...

  • Page 46: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [Note] Refer to the control reference on page 44. ≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is recorded at the beginning. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized ≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer DVD-R (dubbing) to the end.

  • Page 47: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder Manual recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation VOLUME ≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals. DIRECT TV REC ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. ≥To adjust the audio recording level (➡ below) HDD, DVD SD/PC ≥When recording bilingual programmes...

  • Page 48: Dv Automatic Recording (Dv Auto Rec)

    Recording from a video cassette recorder Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Refer to the control reference on page 47. SD/PC SD/PC DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC) [HDD] [RAM] VIDEO Plus+ When the “DV AUTO REC” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at CANCEL INPUT SELECT...

  • Page 49: Transferring (Dubbing) All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis Transferring (dubbing) all the still 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER]. pictures on a card—COPY ALL DUBBING Create dubbing list. PICTURES Picture/Folder Picture Cancel All Destination Capacity: 4343MB Dubbing Direction No.

  • Page 50: Transferring (Dubbing) Mpeg4/Mpeg2 Titles

    (Some equipment may display messages such as “Press the RESET button” when playing a non- compatible title.) ∫ Approximate recording time when recording a MPEG4 title on Panasonic SD Memory Card ≥Not all of the capacity is available for recording or transferring (dubbing) because the copyright information is also included.

  • Page 51: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Preparation Select the audio type to be used when transferring (dubbing) a video SD/PC title by converting to MPEG4 format, from “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu (➡...
  • Page 52 § Transferring (dubbing) MPEG4/MPEG2 titles ∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list § MPEG2 data taken on a SD Video Camera Erase All Select the item in step 5 (➡left) Refer to the control reference on page 51. When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 titles in “High Erase §...

  • Page 53: Operating The Dvd Recorder By Computer

    ≥Use a router that supports 100BASE-TX. ≥It may not be possible to connect this unit to the Internet depending upon router security settings. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about the Network function of the DVD recorder. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/dvd/index.html ≥Refer to the router’s operating instructions or contact your Internet service provider for information about router connections and settings.

  • Page 54: Step 2 Setting Up The Network

    Operating the DVD recorder by computer STEP Setting up the Network To check and set the computer’s IP address When the computer is connected to the DVD recorder via a router VOLUME DIRECT TV REC with its DHCP enabled, the following operations are not necessary. On the computer SD/PC Click [start]...
  • Page 55 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER]. When connecting via a router with its DHCP enabled Select “Automatic (DHCP)” in this step. (Step 8–10 are unnecessary. Go to step 11.) SETUP TCP / IP Settings IP Address Tuning Subnet Mask Others Default Gateway...

  • Page 56: Step 3 Operation

    Enter this password when subsequently logging in. computer.) http://panasonic.jp/support/dvd/e500h/use_info/env_e.html To exit the operation Click [Log Out]. ≥The DVD recorder will switch off if left for 30 minutes.

  • Page 57: Playing Back Video Titles Recorded On Another Dvd Recorder's Hdd

    Playing back video titles recorded on another DVD recorder’s HDD The following operation is possible. You can playback video titles recorded on the HDD of other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders without any need for transferring (dubbing). (This is not possible with the play list.) For example, a video title recorded on the unit in the living room (server) can be played back on the unit in the bedroom (client).

  • Page 58: Step 2 Setting Up The Network

    This unit will later function as the server. SETUP Registration of Client Unit Unit Name Model No. Bedroom DMR-E500H On the unit you want to use as the server Tuning Add manually Others Disc While stopped...
  • Page 59 The list will be updated within 15 seconds. SETUP Registration of Client Unit If any DVD recorders are not displayed despite Unit Name Model No. Bedroom DMR-E500H Tuning selecting “Refresh”, add them manually (➡ below, Manually adding Add manually Others DVD recorders). ≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

  • Page 60: Step 3 Operation

    ∫ Useful functions on the Network List screen Network List NETWORK Select the server in step 3 (➡ left) Server Name Model No. Maker DVD Recorder DMR-E500H Panasonic 1 Press [SUB MENU]. Properties 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press Refresh [ENTER]. Previous...

  • Page 61: Functions Window

    FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. VOLUME While stopped DIRECT TV REC Press [FUNCTIONS]. SD/PC FUNCTIONS Disc Remaining 68:00 SP DVD SD/PC Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recording VIDEO Plus+ TIMER RECORDING Dubbing DUBBING FLEXIBLE REC...

  • Page 62: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. VOLUME DISC DIRECT TV REC Title No. 11 Remain 5:38 (EP) MANAGEMENT Used 0 : 22 DVD-RAM HDD, DVD, Disc Name SD/PC SD/PC Disc Protection Erase all titles Erase all titles (MPEG4) SELECT VIDEO Plus+...

  • Page 63: Erasing All The Contents Of A Disc Or Card-Format

    ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s Preparation equipment. Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not display. While stopped...

  • Page 64: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures ∫ < OPEN/CLOSE While stopped OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT SD CARD Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Menus Options Tabs SETUP VOLUME Remote Control DVD 1 DIRECT TV REC Clock...
  • Page 65 –You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a MultiMediaCard if you Approximate recording time when recording a MPEG4 title select “XF” or “SF”. on Panasonic SD Memory Card) –You cannot select when Auto Renewal Recording is set. (➡ page 24) ≥8 MB ≥16 MB...
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search ≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. Sound ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (➡page 27) You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.
  • Page 67 This setting is for features that may be added later. Select, and keep at, “Off”. Visit the following page for more information. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/dvd/ Press [3, 4] to select and press [ENTER] to register. Registration of Client Unit (➡ page 58) ≥Use “Add manually”...

  • Page 68: Tuning

    Changing the unit’s settings Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1]. Refer to the control reference on page 64. To change the programme position in which Tuning the TV stations are assigned Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the number of the desired programme position and While stopped press [ENTER].

  • Page 69: Tv System

    TV System Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. ≥PAL (factory preset) While stopped –Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system Press [FUNCTIONS].

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Video DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Video system: PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields Recordable discs NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR), MPEG4 (VBR) 12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver.

  • Page 71: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Frames and fields This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see before it is decoded into its various channels. on your television. Each frame consists of two fields. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.
  • Page 72 Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras input terminals are progressive compatible.

  • Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · Is my television progressive output —...

  • Page 74: Error Messages

    Error messages On the television Page Cannot connect to the network. ≥The router etc. is not properly connected. Please check the LAN cable connection and 53, 57 router’s AC main’s lead and setting (DHCP server setting etc.). ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording —...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
  • Page 76 — and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. — ≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the Timer recording does not work properly.
  • Page 77 Play starts but then stops — immediately. DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting guide Edit Page ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean. Cannot format. ≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. ≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. Cannot create chapters.

  • Page 79: Maintenance/Disc And Card Handling

    Maintenance/Disc and card handling Unit care Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. card Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

  • Page 80: Index

    The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from ≥SD logo is a trademark. Gemstar Development Corporation. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7755-B F0704KT0...

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