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Panasonic DMR-EZ49VEB Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or encrypted channels
unless connected to an external source capable of receiving Pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
About descriptions in these operating instructions
≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as "
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 DVDs marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
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  • Page 1 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 DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2J51...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Features Getting started Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV Easy access to various functions You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and You can access the main function quickly and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. easily from FUNCTION MENU.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    ≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided ≥For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥Visit our website for product information ≥It couldn’t be simpler! www.panasonic.co.uk...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Direct TV Recording ....... . . 29 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
  • Page 5 Digital Channel Information ......48 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to Status Messages ........49 this Remote Control .

  • Page 6: Remote Control Information/Unit Care

    ≥This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. pre-recorded VHS recordings. not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for ≥Do not place any heavy objects advice. on top of the unit.

  • Page 7: Media Handling

    Media Handling Disc Care Inserting/Removing the USB memory Inserting the USB memory Holding a disc Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of discs (the shiny side). Cleaning discs Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation may appear.

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Location of Parts/Controls Quick Start Guide Remote Control 1 Turn the unit on or off ..........( 2 Select drive [DVD or VHS] ....... ( 20, 21, 22) 3 Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers .............. ( 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, or still pictures/Reset the tape counter ..

  • Page 9: The Unit's Display

    The Unit’s Display             1 Timer recording indicator ......( 5 Digital broadcast indicator Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast. 6 Linked timer recordings with external equipment When a timer recording programme is registered and a recordable disc or video cassette is inserted.

  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable ≥ Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. ≥ Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 46).

  • Page 11: Adding A Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Digital Satellite Receiver

    Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Digital Satellite Receiver Digital satellite antenna To the aerial Digital satellite receiver DISH RF IN HDMI OUT INPUT AV/TV AV/VCR RF OUT This unit HDMI RF IN AV OUT RF OUT AV2 (EXT) AV1(TV)

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable (Not Included)

    ≥ 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. [ 46, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]...

  • Page 13: Setting The Channels And Clock

    Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: ≥ Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and  select the appropriate AV input to suit  the connections to this unit. ≥ These are the first settings you make DRIVE SELECT upon buying the unit.
  • Page 14 Setting the Channels and Clock Clock Setting The Owner ID settings screen appears. 1 and press the numbered This unit usually obtains time and date information from buttons to enter your choice of a 4- digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day.

  • Page 15: Disc Handling

    Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 65). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and ≥Please see specifications ( 91) for compatible disc versions and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

  • Page 16: Play-Only Discs

    Disc Handling Play-only Discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder § ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they DVD-RW (DVD have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.

  • Page 17: Usb Memory Handling

    USB Memory Handling USB memories you can use on this unit USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol: – USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed. ≥USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used.

  • Page 18: Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Notes MP3 File Information [RAM] ≥Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a digital § Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] camera, etc.) Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established File format §...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Watching Television Basic Operati Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” ( 36) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels.   Preparation: DRIVE ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the SELECT connections to this unit.

  • Page 20: Playback

    Playback Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.   Playing play-only discs DRIVE SELECT Refer to “Advanced Disc Playback” ( 38 to 39) for detailed information on playback of discs. TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] to turn the unit on.

  • Page 21: Playing A Video Cassette

    Notes Playing a Video Cassette ≥Tapes are automatically rewound once they reach the end (except during Refer to “Advanced Video Cassette Playback” ( 40 to 41) for detailed Timer recording, fast forwarding, etc.). information on playback of video cassette. ≥You may have to adjust the tracking for tapes recorded on other VCRs ( 41).

  • Page 22: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 27) and “Advanced Recording” ( 28– 30) for detail information on recording. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]   Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE SELECT connections to this unit.

  • Page 23: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording What is FREEVIEW FREEVIEW is the function that enables timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link” is available.  “Guide Link” – If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and stop ...

  • Page 24: Copying Titles (One Touch Copy)

    Copying Titles (One Touch Copy) Refer to “Copying Titles or Playlists” ( 57 to 59) for detail information on copying. Copying Titles (VHS DVD) Programmes are automatically copied onto the disc from the location of playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts. COPYING [VHS] >...

  • Page 25: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Dvd Vhs)

    Copying Titles or Playlists (DVD VHS) All titles on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] > [VHS] Preparation: COPYING ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 26: Deleting Titles

    Deleting Titles Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64).  ≥ Insert the disc containing the programme to be deleted. ...

  • Page 27: Advanced Features

    Notes for Recording Advanc Featur Broadcast in multi-channel sound: You can select audio language when received audio in multi- Hello Hola Hallo Selecting channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital Select the audio that you audio for channel information display).

  • Page 28: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording DVD Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this table are an estimate.) DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-R DL , +R DL (8.5 GB) §3 §3 DVD-RW Double-...

  • Page 29: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed

    When the format confirmation screen is Specifying the Recording Time displayed —One Touch Recording Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD- [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] RAM recordable on recording equipment. This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

  • Page 30: Flexible Recording

    Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording Chasing Playback [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the [RAM] programme within the remaining disc space. Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are The recording mode becomes FR mode.

  • Page 31: Recording From A Digital Satellite Receiver

    Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Linked timer recordings with external Manual Recording equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Preparation: To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital ≥ [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection satellite receiver using timer programming 64).

  • Page 32: Recording From An External Device

    Recording from an External Device [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Recording to DVD ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. ≥Refer to “Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and a Video [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Cassette Recorder”...

  • Page 33: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced Timer Recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Manual timer recordings – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥...

  • Page 34: If The "Overlapped Timer Recording" Screen Appears

    Advanced Timer Recording If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” to delete. DELETE screen appears If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other – You cannot delete programmes that are timer recordings using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the currently recording. “Overlapped Timer Recording”...

  • Page 35: Making Timer Recordings On The Television

    Making timer recordings on the television [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function ( 46) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable ( 10,11).

  • Page 36: Guide Plus+ System

    GUIDE Plus+ system What is the GUIDE Plus+ system? The GUIDE Plus+ system gives you an overview of digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days in advance. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Programme From The Desired Programme Type Or Category

    Searching desired programmes on GUIDE Selecting the programme from the desired Plus+ list by words programme type or category By entering words, you can search for programmes from This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information. by programme type (e.g.

  • Page 38: Advanced Disc Playback

    Advanced Disc Playback Selecting Titles to Play Search You can easily select and play recorded programmes by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. During playback [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) –...

  • Page 39: Slow-Motion Play

    Slow-motion Play Manual Skip [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [RAM] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (This function does not work with finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] While paused 1-minute skip function: – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press Skips approx.

  • Page 40: Advanced Video Cassette Playback

    Advanced Video Cassette Playback Fast-forward/Rewind VHS Index Search System (VISS) The unit automatically records special index signals on a While stopped tape every time a recording is started (via [¥ REC], or a to fast-forward the tape. timer recording). The index search function makes use of these index signals to help you find the beginning of a to rewind the tape.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Playback Picture

    Adjusting the Playback Picture On-screen Display Indicators Manual Tracking STATUS to display on-screen indicators. The unit usually makes tracking adjustments automatically, but you may need to do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment. LR SP During playback Press and hold until the picture noise disappears.

  • Page 42: Playing Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen Playing music files [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a Insert the disc. DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥...

  • Page 43: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Start Slideshow [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] For more information on still picture files that can be You can display still pictures one by one with regular played on this unit ( interval with favourite music.
  • Page 44 Playing Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Picture Settings Zoom Picture Settings Please set the following functions. While playing a picture Display Interval Normal Repeat Play OPTION Random Cancel SELECT RETURN To zoom in: Display Interval: Selects the desired interval. (“Normal”, “Long” or 3, 4 to select “Zoom “Short”) Rotate RIGHT...

  • Page 45: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Display Others Select and execute a function other than those above, By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the such as Flexible Recording or setting. main functions quickly and easily. ≥ Playlists ( ≥ Flexible Rec ( ≥...

  • Page 46: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)

    Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

  • Page 47: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote Using the Control Panel control Using the “Control Panel”, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote control. If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control Select “Control Panel”, then press [OK] in step 2 of “Using the 2”...

  • Page 48: Information Messages

    Information Messages Listening to the Audio Description Digital Channel Information This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an You can display the information about programmes audio track to describe events on-screen. (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). When “AD” appears in digital channel information With the unit stopped OPTION to show the OPTION menu.

  • Page 49: Status Messages

    Entering Text Changing the Category You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Also, you can search for desired programmes on You can select one of your favourite channels by changing GUIDE Plus+ list by entering key words or the the category [such as Free Channels, Radio and Registered Favourites ( 66)].

  • Page 50: Advanced Editing

    Titles—Editing Advanc Editing [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit finalised discs.) Title Operations [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Delete Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles.
  • Page 51 Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Perform steps 1 – 4 of “Accessing the Title View” ( 50).

  • Page 52: Chapters-Creating, Editing

    Chapters—Creating and Editing [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can easily Tips reach the head of scene using [:, 9] (SKIP) or play on To exit the menu screens Chapter View. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Tips To view other pages ≥...

  • Page 53: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) Tips 5 Press [2, 1] to select the source title, then press [4].
  • Page 54 Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists Chapter Operations Edit Add Chapter 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Add Chapter”, [RAM] then press [OK]. ( 53, Creating You can create and copy playlists, and change the thumbnail. Playlists) Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist View”...

  • Page 55: Still Pictures-Editing

    Still Pictures—Editing Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture Album (still picture)/Picture Operations View Notes [RAM] You can edit pictures and albums. ≥ Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. Preparation: ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. ≥...

  • Page 56: Deleting Still Pictures Using Delete Navigator

    Still Pictures—Editing Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Deleting still pictures using DELETE Navigator [RAM] Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally [RAM] deleted. Preparation: Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ ≥ Release protection ( 64, Setting Protection) Picture View”...

  • Page 57: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying Titles or Playlists 8 Press [2] to select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying. Preparation: – Copying continues until the set time even if the ≥ Insert a disc and video cassette that you can use for playback of the programme you wish to copy finishes. copying ( Note that copying is automatically stopped when the ≥...

  • Page 58: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Dvd > Vhs)

    Copying Titles or Playlists 7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Copying”, then press Copying Titles or Playlists (DVD > VHS) [OK]. 8 Press [2] to select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] > [VHS] copying. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy”, then press [OK].

  • Page 59: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    – Setting the unit to copy according to the set time 3 Press [3, 4] to select “On”, then press [OK]. Copying list icons and functions 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time”, then press [OK]. The following icons give more information about copy restrictions of the title.

  • Page 60: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying Still Pictures [RAM] > [RAM] Edit the copying list After performing steps 1–3 ( 58, Copying Titles or Playlists Select the item in step 4–4 (for a still picture) ( left) or (DVD > VHS)) 4–6 (for a folder) ( left) 1 Set “Source”...
  • Page 61 Tips To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN To view other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [:, 9] to view other pages. To select another folder After performing step 4–2 ( 60, To register individual still...

  • Page 62: Setting Menus

    Setting On-Screen Display Setting Menus Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display You can change the settings of disc audio, subtitle, etc. and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, sound effect, Repeat Play, etc.
  • Page 63 Play Menu [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] Repeat Play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Select “Off”...

  • Page 64: Dvd Management

    DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, finalising and other Deleting All Titles operations. You can delete all titles on the single-sided DVD-RAM at once. Accessing the Management Menus Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: [RAM] ≥ [RAM] Release protection ( below, “Setting Protection”).
  • Page 65 Finalising Enabling the Second Layer on DL (Dual- or Double-Layer on Single Side) Discs to be Recordable [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording finalising it on the unit, effectively making it into DVD-Video that surface on one side.

  • Page 66: Setup Menu

    Channel Settings Setup Menu You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined”...
  • Page 67 Signal Condition DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. DVB Auto Setup by Region You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be the setup ( 13) fails for some reason.

  • Page 68: Playback/Recording And Picture Settings

    Playback/Recording and Picture Settings Settings for Recording Others Setup ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP ( 6 hours )] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

  • Page 69: Sound And Display Settings

    Sound and Display Settings Audio Mode for XP Recording Others Setup Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. [Dolby Digital] ( [LPCM] ( ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings. ≥The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

  • Page 70: Connection Settings

    Connection Settings HDMI Settings §1 Others Setup ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. HDMI Video Format §2 You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. If you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.

  • Page 71: Vhs Settings

    VHS Settings AV1 Output Others Setup Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. [Video] Select when a TV that can receive a composite signal is connected. [RGB 1] Select when a TV that can receive an RGB signal is connected. If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) signal, select this mode.

  • Page 72: System Settings

    System Settings Standby Settings Others Setup ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Power Save in Standby [On] It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode when the unit is in standby mode. [On Timer] “Power Save in Standby” is set to activate during the setting time period.
  • Page 73 System Update In order to update this unit, the TV Guide download, and support system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. ≥Update data and TV Guide download information are sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast.

  • Page 74: Other Settings

    PIONEER 37/38 different codes, if available. Some TVs may not be PROVIEW compatible with the unit’s remote control. Remote Control Codes for the TV RADIOLA Manufacturer Code No. SABA Panasonic 01/02/03/04 SALORA AIWA SAMSUNG 32/42/43/65/68 AKAI 27/30 SANSUI BEJING SANYO...

  • Page 75: Reference

    Additional Connections Refere Using a fully wired 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. “AV1 Output”...

  • Page 76: Connecting To A Television With Audio/Video Cable (Not Included)

    Additional Connections Connecting to a Television with Audio/ Adding an Amplifer or Receiver Video Cable (not included) You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cable ≥ You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video or the optical digital audio cable.

  • Page 77: Connecting With An Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal

    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. [ 46, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]...

  • Page 78: Frequently Asked Questions

    Link” will not be able to function. ( Is my TV compatible with progressive output? All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 Can I receive GUIDE Plus+ system data via a (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the connected digital satellite receiver or a Set Top manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.

  • Page 79: Recording

    Recording Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW recorded on the unit be played on other equipment? You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on this unit.

  • Page 80: Messages

    Messages On the Unit’s Display H∑∑, F∑∑ ≥ An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status (“∑” stands for a service number.) of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit ( 82, To restore the unit if it freezes).

  • Page 81: On The Tv

    On the Unit’s Display (Continued) ≥ The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction. If you have another HDMI cable, try to use it. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. ≥...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Guide

    Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote To reset the unit’s settings control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings PIN, Owner products close to your unit.

  • Page 83: General Issues:power

    ≥ Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save in Standby” is activated. ≥ 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 ( 82, To restore the unit if it freezes).

  • Page 84: General Issues:operation

    Troubleshooting Guide General Issues: Operation Cannot eject a disc. The unit is recording. Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control. The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in 2 left. Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.

  • Page 85: General Issues:dvb-T

    General Issues: DVB-T The digital channel information does not appear. Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) in the “On-Screen Digital broadcasts cannot be received. Messages” in the Setup menu. ( Check the connections. ( 10, 11, 75) The digital channel information will not appear during Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.

  • Page 86: General Issues:usb

    Troubleshooting Guide General Issues: The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. The contents of the USB memory cannot be read. If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then the Setup menu to “16:9”.

  • Page 87: Playback Issues:sound

    Playback Issues: Sound DVD-Video is not played. Ensure the DVD-Video region number for the disc is No sound. correct, and the disc is not defective. ( Cover) Low volume. You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Distorted sound. Change this setting.

  • Page 88: Playback Issues:music

    DL and +RW discs recorded on this unit may not be The grey background appears during playback. recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. You are playing a blank or poor quality portion of the tape. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes have PAL signal recordings.

  • Page 89: Recording Issues:vhs Recording

    Recording Issues: VHS Recording Part or all of a recorded title has been lost. If the power shuts down or the AC mains lead is “1” flashes when I try to start recording. disconnected from the household mains socket while Cannot record.

  • Page 90: Editing Issues: Dvd

    Troubleshooting Guide Editing Issues: Cannot format. The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Disc may be defective or of poor quality. You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit. ( 15, 16, 64) Cannot create chapters.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Recording format: VHS Video Cassette System Power consumption: Approx. 34 W Standard with FM audio Heads: 4 Helical Scan Heads for Video Standby mode: (“Power Save in Standby” is Approx.

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Folder This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is This is a place on the disc where groups of data are stored together. In converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) are decoder.
  • Page 93 The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.
  • Page 94 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. CAUTION! (Back of product) ≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,...
  • Page 95 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and...

  • Page 96: Index

    System Update ....73 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT2J51 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) F1209KA0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2009...

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