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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX79 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EX79
Model No.
GN
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 "4".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels
containing "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
2
ALL
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 the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording
free to view channels only, not pay TV or
encrypted channels.
TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does not
support analogue broadcasts.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project
Declaration of Conformity (22nd October 2008)
No. 5966
About descriptions in these operating
instructions
≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as "
2
2
3
3
4
5
±±".
RQT9306-L

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please keep this manual for future reference. This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not pay TV or encrypted channels. TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does not support analogue broadcasts. Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project Declaration of Conformity (22nd October 2008) No.
  • Page 2 RECORDING MEDIA. THE ACT ONLY PERMITS TO COPY BROADCASTS FOR PRIVATE AND DOMESTIC PURPOSES IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES. PANASONIC DOES NOT AUTHORISE ANY USE OF THIS RECORDER IN ANY WAY WHICH MAY AMOUNT TO A BREACH OF ANY LAW OR THE RIGHTS OF ANY OWNER OF COPYRIGHT IN FILM OR BROADCAST.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Glossary........81 Panasonic Warranty ......83 Index.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Included accessories Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000343) 1 Remote control The remote control information ∫ Batteries ≥Insert the poles (i and j) so to match in the remote control. R6/LR6, AA ≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

  • Page 5: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care

    ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.   DRIVE SELECT DELETE SKIP PAUSE STOP STATUS OPTION DISPLAY AUDIO REC MODE The unit’s display 1 Digital broadcast indicator Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast. 2 Copying indicator 3 Recording/Playback indicator Recording indicator...

  • Page 7: Easy Access To Various Functions - Function Menu Display

    Main unit 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Disc tray ( 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( 4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc.

  • Page 8: Step 1 Connection

    ≥When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. 36, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 9: Tv Aspect Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings Í Í Í DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STATUS EXIT 3,4,2,1 OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 10: Hdd And Disc Information

    §1 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

  • Page 11: Usb Memory 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 12: Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Regarding DivX DivX Playable [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] media File format DivX ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number of Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders folders (including the root folder) Number of Maximum number of files recognizable files Support Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.

  • Page 13: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory)

    Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. ≥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. DO NOT...

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Watching analogue and digital broadcasts Basic operations This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record analogue and digital terrestrial channels.  DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons DELETE SKIP STOP STATUS STATUS ,,, OPTION AUDIO DISPLAY...

  • Page 15: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” ( information.   DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH  STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STATUS EXIT ,,, OPTION RETURN OPTION CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK...

  • Page 16: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( recording” ( 20) for detail information.   DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons DELETE SKIP PAUSE  STOP STATUS OPTION CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER AUDIO REC MODE TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK REC [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

  • Page 17: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” ( detail information.    DRIVE SELECT PAGE ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STATUS EXIT GUIDE ,,, OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER See also “Notes for recording” ( 19).

  • Page 18: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles   DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT DELETE INPUT  DELETE SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ,  STOP PAUSE STATUS ,,, OPTION CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.) ≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.

  • Page 19: Notes For Recording

    Notes for recording ations Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only): You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Recording multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display ( However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

  • Page 20: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode (250 GB) XP (High picture 55 hours quality recording mode) SP (Standard...

  • Page 21: Flexible Recording

    Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations.

  • Page 22: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear. ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. This unit S VIDEO DV IN...

  • Page 23: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 24: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Advanced timer recording To cancel recording when recording has already begun While the unit is on Press [∫]. Stop Recording Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording ? It will be cancelled if you stop. Stop Recording Cancel SELECT RETURN Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording”...

  • Page 25: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme

    Check, change or delete a programme ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Remain 30:24 SP 1:58 SP Recording TUE 14.10.09. 12:54:00 Drive Channel Date Start Stop Mode space New Timer Programme...

  • Page 26: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Advanced timer recording Operations in the TV Guide system Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view TV Guide: Landscape Wed 13.10 Emmerdale Time: Emmerdale SELECT RETURN Portrait view TV Guide: Portrait Wed 13.10 13 Channel 4+1 13 Channel 4 30 20 Hollyoaks...

  • Page 27: Searching For The Programme In The Tv Guide

    Searching for the programme in the TV Guide You can search programmes from the TV Guide based on title information. Searching by entering words By entering words, you can search for programmes from the TV Guide using the programme information. Press [OPTION].

  • Page 28: Advanced Playback

    Advanced playback Operation during play ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Stop Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stopped position ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared in some cases.

  • Page 29: 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›] You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO”...

  • Page 30: Playing Divx, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file types e.g., [CD] Disc Play Video ( DivX ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Play Music ( MP3&WMA ) Copy Music ( MP3&WMA ) Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].

  • Page 31: Playing Music Files

    Regarding DivX VOD content ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX ® Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices.

  • Page 32: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Playing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ≥You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. Show Album View screen.

  • Page 33: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture play Start You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed Slideshow 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). Slideshow Setting You can also start Slideshow with the following steps.

  • Page 34: Playing Music

    Playing music To play music CD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Insert a music CD. The menu is automatically displayed. Play Music Copy Music SELECT RETURN Press [3, 4] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. The unit starts accessing the Gracenote and searches for the title information.

  • Page 35: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions FUNCTION MENU Display By using the FUNCTION MENU Display you may access the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on.

  • Page 36: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    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 37: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control 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 38: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Chapter Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. Chapter Chapter [HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist ( 40).
  • Page 39 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] titles.

  • Page 40: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists You can arrange the chapters ( 38) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlist Chapter Copying ( 45) a playlist will create a title. ≥Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.
  • Page 41 Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist.

  • Page 42: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Editing still pictures (JPEG) [HDD] [-R] (JPEG) [RAM] ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD- RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on finalised DVD-R. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD.
  • Page 43 Editing music [HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. Editing an album: Press [3, 4] to select the album and press [OPTION]. Editing a track 1 Press [3, 4] to select the album and press [OK].

  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Entering text [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [HDD] [RAM] Title Playlist Album of still pictures Album (CD) ([HDD]) Track (CD/MP3/WMA) ([HDD]) Artist (CD/MP3/WMA) ([HDD]) Disc ([RAM]) Title name for timer recording §...

  • Page 45: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlists Features Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings. HDD > DVD Copy direction DVD > HDD High speed mode copy §1 Changing recording mode Finalise §3 High speed mode Copying playlists §4 Are chapters maintained? Are thumbnails maintained? Recording and Playing while Copying To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy”...

  • Page 46: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Copying titles or playlists Before copying When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( 62) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.

  • Page 47: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also “Before copying” ( 46). While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 48: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Copying titles or playlists COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in...

  • Page 49: Copying Sd Video From A Video Equipment

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥You cannot playback SD Video in the camera’s HDD with this unit.

  • Page 50: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/ CD-RW. Copying using the copying list [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [HDD] > [-R] While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced Copy”...

  • Page 51: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

    ∫ To edit the copying list Select the item in step 6–4 (for a still picture) or 6–6 (for a folder) ( 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [OK]. Delete All: Delete all items registered on the copying list. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes”...

  • Page 52: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote Database to obtain title information. The album name, ®...

  • Page 53: To Update The Gracenote Database

    HDD. (The names will be still blank.) ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading the Gracenote Database and providing it through the Web may be ®...

  • Page 54: Setting Menus

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting menus Using on-screen menus Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Picture Audio channel Sound Other Menu Item ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
  • Page 55 Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect DVB Multi Audio [Digital channel only] If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the desired channel before recording. ≥DVB Multi Audio cannot be selected during playback or recording.

  • Page 56: Hdd And Disc Management

    HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Common procedures Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP Playback Playlists Recording...

  • Page 57: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection ( 56, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( 56, Common procedures) Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles”...

  • Page 58: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

    Play on other players ≥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 59: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Common procedures While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup”...
  • Page 60 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal. When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be selected: 1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen. 2 Press [W X CH] to select a digital channel.

  • Page 61: Disc

    Disc (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Settings for Playback ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. Do not forget your password.

  • Page 62: Sound

    Changing the unit’s settings Sound (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. [On] [Off] Bilingual Audio Selection (Analogue broadcast only) Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: ≥Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.

  • Page 63: Connection

    Connection (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings. TV Aspect Set to match the type of television connected.

  • Page 64: Others

    (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [DVD 1] [DVD 2] Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

  • Page 65: Other Settings

    PAGE ANALOGUE Point the remote control at the television While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g., Manufacturer and Code No. Brand Code Brand Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ AIWA MITSUBISHI AKAI 27/30 MIVAR BEJING BEKO 05/71/72/73/ NOBLEX...

  • Page 66: Reference

    Additional connections Reference Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be used as an alternative for Audio cable without connecting the video connector (yellow).

  • Page 67: Connecting An Amplifier With A Digital Input Terminal

    ≥When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. 36, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 68: Connecting A Television And Vcr

    Additional connections Connecting a television and VCR Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit.
  • Page 69 Connecting a Digital television and VCR ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. To the aerial Aerial cable Digital television’s rear panel Splitter VHF/UHF RF IN Aerial cable Other connections Aerial cable 8, 66) IN IN OPTICAL DIGI DIGITAL AL AUDIO OU UDIO OUT COMPONENT COMPONENT...

  • Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions

    8, 66) Is my television progressive output compatible? All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 71 TV Guide Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. ( If setting timer recording using the TV Guide system, the start recording time and finish recording time can be set to a margin of up to 10 minutes.

  • Page 72: Messages

    Messages On the television Authorisation Error. Cannot finish recording completely. Copy-protect signal was detected. Disc is full, or maximum number of titles are recorded. Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in Setup.
  • Page 73 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 74: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save” is set to “On”. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.) ≥When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected...
  • Page 75 Picture does not appear during timer recording. Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on. The screen changes automatically. When “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu is set to “On”, the display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for 5 minutes or more.
  • Page 76 – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.
  • Page 77 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.

  • Page 78: Still Pictures

    Troubleshooting guide Music Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied. Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. Bonus tracks may not be copied.

  • Page 79: To Reset This Unit

    Digital broadcast Digital broadcasts cannot be received. Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong winds or vibration.

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R: 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): 2-4X SPEED (Ver.

  • Page 81: Glossary

    MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2. SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 82 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 83: Panasonic Warranty

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  • Page 84: Index

    Select audio ..... 55 Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Edit Chapter ......38 Music on HDD .

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