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Panasonic DIGA DMR-EX96C Operating Instructions Manual

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∫ Notice for DVB functions
≥DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
≥This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted
digital broadcast services.
≥The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital broadcast (digital CATV broadcast or
digital terrestrial broadcast) and analogue broadcast services.
In these operating instructions,
[DVB-C] : indicates features applicable to digital CATV broadcasts (DVB-C).
[DVB-T] : indicates features applicable to digital terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T).
[Analogue] : indicates features applicable to analogue broadcasts.
∫ TV Guide Types
TV Guide is displayed with the provided data from broadcast stations.
For digital terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T) or Analogue broadcasts:
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in Germany. (as of January 2013)
≥This service may not be available in some areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they
are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "2".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they Example: are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT4W64...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    supplied accessories Safety precautions Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. WARNING (Product numbers correct as of February 2013. These may be subject to change.) ∫ Unit ∏ Remote control ≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, (N2QAYB000471) –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Playing Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ..36 Showing the menu screen......36 Safety precautions .

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on ( 2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] (  Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music (...

  • Page 5: Easy Access To Various Functions - Function Menu Display

    Main unit            Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 7 Start recording ( 19)/Specify a time to stop recording ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 8 Stop ( 18, 19, 33) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of...

  • Page 6: Step 1 Insert The Cam (Conditional Access Module) And Smart Card

    STEP Insert the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card You need a Conditional Access Module together with a valid Smart Card and a subscription with the corresponding CATV provider if you want to watch/record encrypted digital CATV broadcasts. 1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the commercially available CAM (Conditional Access Module). 2 Insert the CAM into the CI (Common Interface) slot of this unit.
  • Page 7 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. 39, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 8: Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings Digital terrestrial broadcasting Auto Setup    (Selecting 2 or 4 on step 3) DRIVE SELECT Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK]. PAGE Active Antenna Numbered buttons ShowView Please check whether your...
  • Page 9 If the confirmation screen of GUIDE Plus+ data download Settings of the TV Guide for Analogue appears, perform the following steps. (For information about GUIDE Plus+ system broadcasts Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and While stopped press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Post Code Press [3, 4] to select “Others”...

  • Page 10: Step 3 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect

    STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings Analogue broadcasts TV Guide data download The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several Digital broadcasts times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day. ≥[DVB-C] GUIDE Plus+ system is not available ( below) –...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Hdd And Disc Information

    CPRM compatible disc using EXT LINK function. ≥+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, DVD-Video format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.
  • Page 13 Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW (DVD [-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder Video ≥You can play copyright-protected titles if they have been recorded onto Recording a CPRM compatible disc. format) ≥By formatting ( 62) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory)

    ∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play Music files (MP3) and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. Structure of MP3 folders Structures of still picture folders [RAM]...

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Watching Television Basic operations This DVD recorder supports analogue Press the “Blue” button to select the broadcasting, digital terrestrial broadcasting and “Favourite Select”. CATV broadcasting with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 codec. But HD broadcasts are down- The “Favourite Select” screen changes in the following order: converted to SD video when this unit receives [DVB-C] (and analogue broadcasts) them.
  • Page 17 Select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB Using Teletext conveniently Subtitles”. After performing step 1 ( 16, right column) For DVB Multi Audio Press [OPTION] and press the 1 Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound” menu and press [1]. corresponding colour button. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi Audio”...

  • Page 18: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” ( 33) for detail information. Note ≥During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby,  OPEN/CLOSE this unit cannot play discs that do not match the “TV System” (PAL/ NTSC) ( 69) setting.

  • Page 19: Recording Television Programmes [Hdd]

    Recording television programmes [HDD] Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 22) for detail Press [¥ REC] to start recording. information. Recording will take place on open space on the HDD. Data will not be overwritten. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during CH...

  • Page 20: Timer Recording [Hdd]

    Timer recording [HDD] Refer to “Advanced timer recording [HDD]” Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 27–32) for detail information. future programme and press [OK]. ≥If “Selection Screen” is displayed, press [3, 4] to select “Rec.” or “Single Timer Rec.” and press [OK]. ...

  • Page 21: Deleting Titles

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

  • Page 22: Advanced Operations

    Notes for recording Advanced operations General notes for recording For recording to discs Before recording/copying This unit can record TV programmes or video output from the external equipment to HDD. ≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [+R]DL] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.

  • Page 23: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording/Copying Times

    Recording modes and approximate recording/copying times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL +R DL (320 GB) DVD-RW (8.5 GB) (8.5 GB) Single-sided...

  • Page 24: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [HDD] You can record a title to HDD so that it can then be copied to fit one Playing from the beginning of the title you are 4.7 GB disc by automatically selecting optimal quality between XP recording—Chasing playback and EP.

  • Page 25: Recording Broadcasts/Titles From External

    Recording broadcasts/titles from external equipment See also “Notes for recording” ( 22 – 23). Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) — Making timer recordings on the EXT LINK television [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] (e.g., of digital broadcasts) To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer [HDD] programming...

  • Page 26: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. This unit VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO- R AV3 IN Audio/Video cable Other video equipment Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

  • Page 27: Advanced Timer Recording [Hdd]

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] Check, change or delete a programme, Manually programming timer or resolve overlapping recordings ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer Press [PROG/CHECK]. recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Remain 30:24 SP TUE 11.10.11.

  • Page 28: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] To cancel recording when recording Notes on timer recording has already begun ≥When a timer recording is set, DVDs that were recorded using a different TV System (PAL/NTSC) cannot be played unless the TV System is changed in the Setup menu ( 69) or the timer While the unit is on recording has completed or has been cancelled.

  • Page 29: Searching For The Programme In The Tv Guide List

    Searching for the programme in the TV Searching using programme information of titles recorded to the HDD Guide list You can search for programmes using programme information of You can search programmes from the TV Guide list based on title titles recorded to the HDD.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Programme From The Desired Programme Type Or Category

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] Selecting the programme from the Using S number to make timer desired programme type or category recordings (Analogue broadcast only) This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You type, etc.

  • Page 31: Changing The Settings And Editing Tv Guide For Analogue Broadcasts

    ∫ Host Channel Changing the Settings and Editing TV (As of January 2013) Guide for Analogue broadcasts Regions Host Channel Hamburg / Schleswig-Holstein Bibel TV Note ≥To change the settings of the TV Guide for digital broadcasts Berlin-Brandenburg sixx Bayern DAS VIERTE ≥Information for digital channels is not displayed in the TV Guide for the analogue broadcasts.

  • Page 32: [Dvb-T] Series Recording

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] Instructions/notes on this page are only applicable to those [DVB-T] Useful functions in GUIDE Plus+ who use the GUIDE Plus+ system for Digital terrestrial broadcasts. system ≥For more information about the GUIDE Plus+ system, refer to “TV Guide system”...

  • Page 33: Advanced Playback

    Advanced playback Frame-by- While paused, press [2] (2;) or Operation during play [1] (;1). frame ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Each press shows the next frame. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] ≥Refer to “Playing music” for playing music. ( ≥Press and hold to change in succession [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] forward or backward.

  • Page 34: 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 To sort the titles for easy searching can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. [HDD] (All Titles screen in Table Display only) Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

  • Page 35: Playing Music

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

  • Page 36: 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] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] 1 Insert the disc. You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.

  • Page 37: Playing Still Pictures

    ∫ Regarding Album View screen Playing still pictures Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can arrange these still pictures and create an album ( 46).

  • Page 38: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

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

  • Page 39: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)

    Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time when recording, copying, finalising etc. ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off.

  • Page 40: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link) Easy control only with VIERA remote control [VIERA]Link] If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

  • Page 41: Convenient Functions

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

  • Page 42: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing [HDD] [RAM] Press [OPTION]. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Press [3, 4] to select the operation Chapter and press [OK]. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. ≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [OK].
  • Page 43 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 44: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Video)

    Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” You can arrange the chapters ( 42) to create a Playlist (Video). and press [OK]. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlists Playlist View ( Video ) VIDEO PICTURE Create...
  • Page 45 Playlist (Video) operations Editing and playing Playlists (Video)/ chapters After performing steps 1–5 ( left) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [HDD] [RAM] § [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the Playlists (Video) are lost and cannot be restored. While stopped Make certain before proceeding.

  • Page 46: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 ( left) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Pictures ≥You can edit pictures and albums. §...
  • Page 47 Note Deleting still pictures and music using ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. DELETE Navigator ≥[RAM] “Add Pictures” is available only for the folders conforming to DCF. [HDD] [RAM] ≥If you want to delete sample pictures, perform “Cancel Protection”...

  • Page 48: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Picture)

    Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture) Press [2, 1] to select the still picture You can arrange favourite still pictures in albums stored on HDD to create a Playlist (Picture). you want to add to a Playlist (Picture) and press [;]. Album 1 Album 2 A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 49 Playlist (Picture) operations Editing Playlists (Picture)/still pictures [HDD] [HDD] ≥After performing steps 1–5 ( left) While stopped Start 37, Start Slideshow, Steps 1-2) Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ≥You cannot select multiple Playlists Slideshow (Picture) or all Playlists (Picture). Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and Slideshow press [OK].

  • Page 50: Entering Text

    Entering text [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a You can give names to recorded titles, etc. character and press [OK]. Also, you can search desired programmes on TV Guide by entering Repeat this step to enter other characters.

  • Page 51: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Video)

    ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥Titles that have been copied to the HDD from a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video). ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect...

  • Page 52: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Press [3, 4] to select the title you Before copying want to copy and press [;]. When copying a title with main and secondary audio (Analogue broadcast only) A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from necessary items.

  • Page 53: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Copying using the copying list– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or Advanced Copy “ ” can be registered. [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “...

  • Page 54: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators +R DL Titles and Playlists (Video) that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] >...

  • Page 55: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From A Video Equipment

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been [OK]. 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.)

  • Page 56: Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture)

    Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW. Set the copy direction. ≥When you copy a Playlist (Picture), it will become an album in the destination drive. ≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press [4] ( step 5).

  • Page 57: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

    3 Press [3, 4] to select the folder or Playlists (Picture) and press Press [3, 4] to select “Start [OK]. Copying” and press [OK]. Create List Picture ( JPEG ) Create List Folder PICTURE Playlists PICTURE Playlists ≥Only when copying individual still pictures. Folder 103__DVD \JPEG\DCIM\101__DVD...

  • Page 58: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Note ≥Music CD (CD-DA) ≥While recording, no other operations can be performed. Timer ≥MP3 recordings will not proceed. You can copy MP3 files from the USB memory or CD-R/ ≥Tracks recorded on the HDD cannot be transferred to a disc or CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL.
  • Page 59 ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Track / Folder” and press [OK]. Copy Destination Capacity: 4343MB Cancel All Track/Folder Track Copy Direction Size Name of item...

  • Page 60: Setting Menus

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting menus Audio attribute Using on-screen menus Signal type LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Common procedures ch (channel): Number of channels Language Press [DISPLAY]. ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai FRA: French POR:...

  • Page 61: Hdd And Disc Management

    Other menu—Change the DVB subtitle and display Status messages position Press [STATUS DVB Subtitles The display changes each time you press the button. [Digital channel only] Selected drive status/type of disc or USB You can set the desired subtitles if more than one subtitle track memory can be selected.

  • Page 62: Setting The Protection

    HDD and disc management Setting the protection Providing a name for a disc [RAM] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Preparation You can provide a name for each disc. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Preparation After performing steps 1–3 ( 61, Common procedures) ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

  • Page 63: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

    ≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Change Thumbnail) this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be ≥[-R] This function cannot be used for discs with still images...

  • Page 64: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. [DVB-T] To add channels to a Favourite ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “All Channels” column and press the “Yellow”...
  • Page 65 ∫ Settings for DVB-C Channels/ [Automatic] When a new DVB channel is added, New Channel Settings for DVB-T Channels Message appears automatically. If you select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts Press [OK] to show the following settings. (all channel settings are deleted. The timer [DVB-C] DVB Manual Tuning recording programmes are also cancelled.).
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings DVB Preferred Language ∫ Settings for Analogue Channels You can select up to 2 different subtitles and audio tracks to be used Press [OK] to show the following setting. when audio and subtitles of digital broadcasts are received. Select the order of priority.

  • Page 67: Disc

    Chapter Creation Disc Set the automatic Chapter Creation method. ( (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Automatic] [5 minutes] Settings for Playback [Off] No chapter start points are set. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Rec for High Speed Copy Ratings You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using high...

  • Page 68: Sound

    Changing the unit’s settings Audio Mode for XP Recording Sound Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Dolby Digital] ( 85) [LPCM] ( ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of Dynamic Range Compression normal XP mode recordings.

  • Page 69: Connection

    HDMI Settings Connection ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) HDMI Video Format Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be You can only select items compatible with the connected shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may equipment.

  • Page 70: Others

    Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote during the setting time period. ( below) control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. 1 Press [3, 4] to select “On Timer” and press [OK].
  • Page 71 TV Guide/Software search period Auto Standby §1 Software Search Period Set the time to automatically turn the unit off. §2 After the unit has finished operating, the unit will be turned off Selects the time to automatically perform TV Guide download once the set time has passed.

  • Page 72: Other Settings

    – When displaying FUNCTION MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR, etc. Manufacturer and Code No. ≥“CAM-UP” is displayed on the unit’s display during upgrading. Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28/79 AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 AKAI 27/30...

  • Page 73: Reference

    Additional connections Reference Connecting an amplifier with a digital Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal terminal ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. This unit’s front panel Required setting “Digital Audio Output”...

  • Page 74: Connecting A Television With Audio/Video

    Additional connections Connecting a television with AUDIO/ Connecting a stereo amplifier VIDEO ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. Amplifier’s rear panel AUDIO IN Television’s rear panel AUDIO IN VIDEO This unit’s rear panel This unit’s rear panel VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 75 Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment? What happens if my postal code changes, e.g. if I move? You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the TV Guide data may not be downloaded correctly.

  • Page 76: Messages

    Messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. Copy-protect signal was detected. Disc is full, or maximum number of titles are ≥The HDD or disc may be full. recorded. Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The maximum number of programme has been exceeded. ( ≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.
  • Page 77 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 78: Troubleshooting Guide

    “U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ejected. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds.)
  • Page 79 Picture does not appear during timer recording. Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. Cannot switch audio. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on. You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. –...
  • Page 80 “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode. Delete unnecessary titles from the HDD and then copy. ( [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD 43, 62) recorders with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then –...
  • Page 81 You may be able to copy a copyright-protected 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 Cannot see the beginning of the title played.
  • Page 82 Natural disasters, system trouble or other such factors may make it impossible for TV GUIDE to be used. Panasonic shall in no way be liable for any damages or losses related to the use of Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a TV GUIDE.
  • Page 83 Digital broadcast VIERA Link [DVB-T] Digital broadcasts cannot be received. VIERA Link doesn’t work. Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong is set to On.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107. Laser power: Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from §3 Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection DVD-RAM disc. Audio...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 86 Glossary Protection Thumbnail You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display deletion protection. multiple pictures in the form of a list. 1080i This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them.
  • Page 87 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 88: Index

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