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Panasonic Diga DMR-XS385 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.
≥This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-S/S2 services.
≥The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2.
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
∫ Region management information
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "2" or "ALL".
Example:
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EG

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-XS385
Model No.
VQT2J59

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ≥The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. ∫ Region management information This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT2J59...
  • Page 2 CAUTION! THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR This product may receive radio interference caused by PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN mobile telephones during use. If such interference is THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN apparent, please increase separation between the product HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    Getting started Supplied accessories Media handling Please check and identify the supplied accessories. ∫ How to hold a disc or SD card (Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. subject to change.) 1 Remote control DO NOT...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents ∫ Getting started ∫ Copying video Supplied accessories ......3 Copying titles ......47 The batteries information .
  • Page 5 ∫ Troubleshooting Getting started Messages on the unit’s display ....88 Troubleshooting guide ..... . .90 Power .

  • Page 6: Hdd And Media Information

    ∫ 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.
  • Page 7 ≥It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording. DVD-R DivX ® , JPEG, MP3 §1 DVD-R DL §1 [-R] [-R]DL] High Definition video recorded by Panasonic video camera, etc. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] DVD-RAM, DVD-R §1 DVD-R DL , DVD-RW , +R §1 §1 §1...

  • Page 8: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    HDD and media information Recording modes Recording Mode HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP, FR ( below) Quality Same as broadcasted HD quality produced by SD quality only conversion of broadcast data §1 Recordable media [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio...

  • Page 9: Sd Cards

    ≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera and video Memory Cards) camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not warranted that all USB Using either of these cards in a non-compatible PC or non- devices will meet this unit.

  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on or off ( 18, 20) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or USB) ( 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.) 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,...

  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 18, 20) 7 Connection for VCR, Panasonic video camera, etc. Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a 8 Open/close disc tray ( small amount of power.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Ci Module

    Inserting the CI module An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast. You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster. ≥If not watching/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module. Insert the certified Smart Card into the CAM (both optional).
  • Page 13 About CI Plus compatible broadcast “CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes copy protection on the broadcasted programmes. ≥All CI Plus protected programmes are encrypted. It may take some time to display the encrypted programme. ∫ Retention limit There are some titles for which the playback is disabled after a predetermined time. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.) ≥When the programme is imposed a limit on the playable period, the icon will appear on the...

  • Page 14: Connection

    Connection Basic connections When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Other TV connections ( ∫ Satellite cable ≥Connect LNB IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish when you use only one terminal. ≥Connect both LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2 to the satellite dish to record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording.
  • Page 15 (as shown on the cover). This unit’s rear panel ≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less. (TV)  ≥Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part number: VIDEO  RGB/S VIDEO RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (EXT) (5.0 m), etc.

  • Page 16: Network Connection

    Connection Network connection Other TV connections Following functions will be available when this unit is ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. connected to the network. ≥DLNA function ( AUDIO IN VIDEO IN ≥Enjoying VIERA CAST ( ≥Automatically acquiring the title of the CD ( ≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit ( This unit’s rear panel Audio/Video cable...

  • Page 17: Amplifier Connections

    DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Amplifier connections HDMI AV OUT terminal Amplifier HDMI IN OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable HDMI cable VIDEO OPTICAL HDMI OUT HDMI IN AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) This unit’s rear panel Amplifier ≥ When connecting a TV with an HDMI OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output”...

  • Page 18: Common Operations

    ≥When removing the SD card, press on the centre of the card and pull it straight out. ≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected Preparations equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic operation FUNCTION MENU screen This unit is basically operated via the following method by You can easily access the desired functions via the using the remote control. FUNCTION MENU. To select and enter Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select Enter Select the item, then press [OK]. ≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

  • Page 20: Setting

    Setting Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer” or “Off”, then press [OK].   DRIVE Power Save in Standby SELECT Power Save PAGE From Standby power consumption is reduced by disabling Quick Start function. Unit’s Display is set to “Automatic”. PROG/CHECK Home Network ( DLNA ) function is not available in both standby INPUT...

  • Page 21: Network Easy Settings

    ≥Network Easy Settings ( Internet Connection Test ) Network Easy Settings Display Check the following After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue with ≥Network connections and “Network Easy Settings”. settings Cannot find the server. (B019) ≥Settings of “IP Address / DNS Follow the on-screen instructions and make Settings”...

  • Page 22: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watch broad casts If encrypted channels do not appear To watch an encrypted broadcast, a CI module certified for the broadcast is required.  ≥Insert the CI module into the CI (Common Interface) slot of  this unit. ( DRIVE SELECT ≥Depending on the CI module, a PIN may be demanded.

  • Page 23: Using Tv Guide System

    Switching the appearance Using TV Guide system While displaying TV Guide screen Press [GUIDE]. Press [GUIDE]. Landscape view FRI 01.01.2010 23:05 FRI 01.01.2010 Landscape All Types All DVB Channels FRI 01.01.2010 23:05 Landscape All Types All DVB Channels FRI,01.01.2010 Time: Time: Select Channel Page Up...

  • Page 24: Channel Information

    Watching broadcasts Channel information Operations while watching broadcast Press [STATUS To show subtitle e.g., When “ ” appears in channel information ( left) All DVB Channels Change category Press [STTL Set timer Encrypted Dolby D To hide subtitle Press [STTL 1 Current Category ≥...
  • Page 25 To select content in the broadcast When a programme includes audio signals and subtitle etc., you can select signals. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Multi Audio”, “Sub Channel” or “Subtitle Language”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item. To set the channel to skip The channel is skipped next time you select the channel.

  • Page 26: Rewind Live Tv/Pause Live Tv

    Watching broadcasts ∫ When watching a programme via external input REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE (PAUSE]LIVE]TV) This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD and you can use the following functions. Play REWIND LIVE TV 4 The time of the current playback position.

  • Page 27: Recording

    Recording TV programmes Recor ding About CI Plus restriction ( Press [¥ REC]. Recording starts. “REC1” or “REC2” will light   DRIVE SELECT REC1 PAGE Unit’s display PROG/CHECK INPUT Select the “Automatic Stop” SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH then press [OK]. REW LIVE TV STOP PAUSE...

  • Page 28: Operation During Recording

    Recording TV programmes To stop recording Operation during Recording It is necessary to display the programme you want to stop To check the recording programme on the TV. ( left) Press [∫]. Press [STATUS If the following screen appears e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously Stop Recording Recording programme displayed on the REC1/OTR AUTO...

  • Page 29: Direct Tv Recording

    To perform 2 programmes Direct TV Recording simultaneous recording Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR This function can only be used when “Two cables ( Same signal )” has been selected in “Easy Setting” or “Auto You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this Setup”...

  • Page 30: Timer Recording

    Timer recording About CI Plus restriction ( Timer Recording 30:24 DR FRI 01.01 2010 23:05 Channel Day/Date Start Stop Drive Mode FRI 01.01 [Prog.Name] Input Name   DRIVE Prog. Type: SELECT PAGE Category/ Date/ RETURN Weekly ≥Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV magazine, etc.

  • Page 31: Manually Programming Timer Recording

    Manually programming timer Press [OK]. recording The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (Red) is displayed. Timer recording of the programme Timer icon (Red) Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: Timer Recording 30:30 DR FRI 01.01.2010 23:05 Timer recording from the external equipment Channel Name Space Schedule...

  • Page 32: Timer Recording From Channel Information

    Timer recording Timer recording from channel Notes on timer recording information ≥Depending on the state of the unit, playback may stop when recording begins. Recording disc: [HDD] ≥Timer recordings do not begin while copying in normal Recording mode: speed mode. ≥If you turn the unit off during the timer recording, the recording is continued.

  • Page 33: To Confirm And Edit A Timer Programme

    To show a programme information To confirm and edit a timer programme Press [STATUS Additional information is available for these programmes. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording 30:30 DR FRI 01.01.2010 23:05 To deactivate a timer programme Icons Channel Name Schedule Space Drive/Mode FRI 08.01 ...

  • Page 34: Playing Back Video

    Playing DVD-Video Playi back video   DRIVE SELECT PAGE PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STATUS EXIT PAUSE LIVE TV OPTION RETURN REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC TEXT STTL AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER TIME SLIP MANUAL SKIP -10s +60s [DVD-V]...

  • Page 35: Playing Recorded Video Contents

    Playing recorded video contents Select the title, then press [OK]. ≥Resume play function   If the following screen appears, select the point to DRIVE SELECT start playback. PAGE Playback Where do you want to start playback from ? PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT SKIP...

  • Page 36: Using The Direct Navigator (Video)

    Playing recorded video contents Screen icons Using the Title of the current recording DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) Protected title You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. Title was not recorded due to recording Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. protection e.g., [HDD] Title cannot be played (When copying a title to the HDD, or when data...
  • Page 37 Changing the programme type Switching to MUSIC or PICTURE [HDD] screens Programme type displayed in the label can be changed. 1 Select the programme type, then press the ∫ [HDD] “Green” button. 1 Press the “Red” button. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. 2 Select “MUSIC”...
  • Page 38 Playing recorded video contents Editing the grouped titles [HDD] 1 Select the title or the group, then press the “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel. 2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. Create Selected titles are bundled to form a group.

  • Page 39: Operation During Play

    Operation during play Manual Skip ≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. ≥ Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, ∫ Skip forward 1 minute sound, etc. to start. Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s]. ≥...

  • Page 40: Changing Audio

    Operation during play Frame-by-frame Showing status messages Press [STATUS ] twice. While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). Each press shows the next frame. e.g., ≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or 18:53:50 01.01.2010 backward. Remain HDD 45:53 DR ...

  • Page 41: Regarding Divx

    Regarding DivX ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: Displaying subtitle text DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is ® an official DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit You can display subtitle text on the DivX video disc on this www.divx.com for more information and software tools to unit.

  • Page 42: Editing Video

    Deleting recorded video contents Editing video Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to Select the title, then press the its original state. Make certain before proceeding. “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel. ...

  • Page 43: Editing Recorded Video Contents

    Editing recorded video contents ≥Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded Entering title name content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then ≥With titles that are copy protected (Copying is prohibited), press [OK].
  • Page 44 Editing recorded video contents Dividing title Changing thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] PLAY  Divide Change Preview Continue Finish 0:00.22 0:00.22 Divide Start play and select the image of Change - -:- -.- - a thumbnail.
  • Page 45 DR File Conversion ∫ “Now” conversion: Select “Start”, then press [OK]. [HDD] ≥To cancel a “Now” conversion DR File Conversion is a function to convert the recording Press and hold [RETURN ] for more than mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title 3 seconds.

  • Page 46: To Create/Playback/Edit The Chapter

    Editing recorded video contents To edit and playback chapters To create/playback/edit the chapter Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] Select the title, then press [OPTION]. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Only playback. Regarding chapters Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] Chapter View screen You can divide a title into multiple chapters.

  • Page 47: Copying Video

    Copying titles Copyin g video About CI Plus restriction ( Set the recording mode ( 103). 1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [1].  2 Set “Format” to “VIDEO”.  3 Set “Recording Mode”. DRIVE SELECT 4 Press [2] to confirm. PAGE Register titles for copy.

  • Page 48: Copying List Icons And Functions

    Copying titles Selecting the titles for the copying list Editing the copying list Select the item in step –3 ( Select the item after step –3 ( Delete All Press the “Yellow” button 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the operation, then press [OK]. A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 49 – Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD High Speed [-R] ≤ §3 XP/SP/LP/ card or a Panasonic video camera, etc. with HDD (SD [-R]DL] EP/FR Video) ( [-RW‹V›] – [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR...

  • Page 50: Copying Title Playing

    Copying titles ∫ When copying to the disc in normal speed Copying Title Playing mode [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You cannot copy to the disc in the following cases. –...

  • Page 51: Copying Hd Video (Avchd Format) From Hdd

    You can copy HD Video (AVCHD format) recorded on HDD While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to by a Panasonic video camera etc. to a disc. the HDD according to the set time. ∫ [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] (High Definition) Press [FUNCTION MENU] Insert a new disc.

  • Page 52: Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Still picture ∫ Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] (PICTURE) appearance ∫ [HDD] [HDD] [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Still pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on “Pictures by Date” screen. ∫...

  • Page 53: Start Slideshow

    ∫ While displaying a still picture Start Slideshow Rotate RIGHT, Rotate LEFT You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. ≥Rotation information will not be stored depending on the disc or card. After performing steps – 52, Playing still pictures) Select the date of “Pictures by Date”...

  • Page 54: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ∫ Editing an album or date: Select the album or date, then press ∫ [HDD] [OPTION]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. e.g., [HDD] ∫ [RAM] [SD] DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE Pictures by Date Insert the disc or the SD card. e.g., [SD] 15.01 .2009 15.03.2009...

  • Page 55: Still Pictures Operation

    Change the date of a folder Still pictures operation [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–3 ( (Pictures by Date only) Copy to Album 1 Select “Change Date”, then press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] 2 Select the item and change the date. 1 Select “Copy to Album”...

  • Page 56: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures Copying automatically To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. [SD] > [HDD] This unit saves information about imported still pictures. Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD ≥ Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the creation card, then only new still pictures will be copied.

  • Page 57: Copying Using The Copying List

    Copying using the copying list Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. ≥[HDD] > [RAM] [SD] ,-. [RAM] [SD] [HDD] [RAM] > [HDD] [SD] ,-. [RAM] [SD] You can select another album as the copying > [HDD] [RAM] [USB] destination when copied with “By Picture ( Album )”. While stopped Album New album...

  • Page 58: Music

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Music To play other music (track) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Select the item, then press [OK]. ≥Music CD: All tracks in the CD will be recorded. e.g., Music CD ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] (MP3) : All tracks in the folder will be recorded.

  • Page 59: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd

    1 Categorised by artist To find a folder (MP3 only) 2 Categorised by album 3 Tracks registered in “My Favourites” While the Track List is displayed 4 Tracks registered in “Playlists” Press [OPTION]. 5 Tracks most often played recently (up to 30 tracks) 2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].

  • Page 60: Operations During Music Play

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Displaying Still Pictures (Slideshow) Operations during music play Pictures stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] back as slideshow during playback of the music. Stop Press [∫]. ≥How to create an Album (Picture) ( 55, Copy the selected item to a new album)

  • Page 61: Editing Music/Playlist

    Editing music/playlist Deleting Editing music ∫ While displaying the “Track List” screen [HDD] 1 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, Editing the name then press [OK]. Select “Edit Album Name”, “Edit Track DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu MUSIC...

  • Page 62: With Other Equipment

    Recording from external equipment With Other Equip ment Recording broadcasts from Set Linked timer recording (Ext Link) Top Box Recording disc: [HDD] Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP ≥Connect the Set Top Box or VCR ( ≥Connect the equipment with AV2 terminal ( 15).

  • Page 63: Recording From Video Equipment

    Manual recording Recording from video equipment Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. While stopped Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input e.g., Connecting to the AV3 IN or DV IN terminals on the channel.

  • Page 64: Recording Time

    Recording from external equipment DV Automatic Recording Flexible Recording via AV input Recording disc: Recording disc: [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Recording mode: 1 Turn off this unit and DV equipment. While stopped Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input 2 Connect the DV equipment (...

  • Page 65: Copying The Hd Video Or The Sd Video

    ≥ You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card or in the HDD of the Press [OK]. Panasonic video camera, etc. with this unit. You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM. ≥ You cannot playback or record while copying SD Video.

  • Page 66: Convenient Functions

    Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked (VIERA]Link) §1 operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can The following operations make it possible to keep the power use this function by connecting the equipment with a of the unit on and to play music continuously.

  • Page 67: Control Panel

    Easy control only with VIERA remote ≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. control “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for Panasonic HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This (VIERA]Link) §1 standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI You can operate this unit using the TV remote control.

  • Page 68: Dlna Feature

    ≥ You cannot playback the titles on other DLNA compatible equipment from this unit. ≥ Files not on the HDD cannot be played back. ≥ Editing is not possible. (Only deletion can be performed from Panasonic equipment) This unit ≥ Following titles can not be played back: –...
  • Page 69 To register equipment manually Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings After selecting “Manual” in step 9 ( left) When DLNA function is deactivated, make the following 1 Select “Remote device list”, then press [OK]. settings. 2 Select the device name or the MAC Address for the device you want to register, then press [OK].

  • Page 70: Enjoying Viera Cast

    ≥ The services are operated by their respective service providers, and Press [VIERA CAST]. service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or ≥The message is displayed. Please read these the continuity of the services.

  • Page 71: Entering Text

    Entering text Preparation To end partway ≥Show the Enter Title Name screen. Press [RETURN Text is not added. Select a character, then press [OK]. For your reference Repeat this step to enter other characters. The name of the DVD-Video that will be displayed in the Top Name field: shows the text you have Menu after finalisation is previewed.

  • Page 72: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Audio attribute Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/ Signal type DTS/MPEG: e.g., k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Disc Soundtrack 2/0 ch Play ch (channel): Number of channels Subtitles — Picture Angle Sound Language Other Menu...
  • Page 73 Picture menu—Change the picture Sound menu—Change the sound quality effect Mode Sound Effects Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥Re-master 1 Normal Default setting ≥Re-master 2 (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) Soft Soft picture with fewer video artifacts Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency Fine Details are sharper...

  • Page 74: Disc And Card Management

    Disc and card management [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Delete all titles While stopped [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. After performing steps 1–3 ( left) Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 1 Select “Delete all titles”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

  • Page 75: Top Menu

    ≥ You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] If you finalise discs recorded on After performing steps 1–3 ( Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. 1 Select “Auto-Play Select”, then press ≥...

  • Page 76: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu. DVB Tuning ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ∫ Favourites Edit Common procedures You can create four Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

  • Page 77: Channel List

    ∫ Channel List ∫ Manual Tuning You can edit the Channel List. You can add each new channels manually that the Auto Setup could not complete successfully. All DVB Channels Sorting 123... ∫ Update Channel List Channel names You can update channels to the latest one. 1 Select the method and settings.

  • Page 78: Hdd / Disc

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Signal Condition HDD / Disc You can check the quality and strength of signals. ≥Press [2, 1] to select the LNB. ∫ Settings for Playback ≥Press [W X CH] to select the channel. Soundtrack Select the audio language. Signal Quality ≥If “Original”...

  • Page 79: Settings For Recording

    ∫ Settings for Recording DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Select the speed of high-speed copying. Recording time in EP mode If “Normal ( Silent )” is selected, the time required for copying will double (approximately). Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode ( 103, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

  • Page 80: Picture

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Bilingual Audio Selection Picture (Only when recording from DV input) Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or “M2”) when: ∫ Still Mode –Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R Select the type of picture shown when you pause play and +RW.

  • Page 81: Display

    ∫ Audio Type for XP Recording Display Select the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. ∫ Language ≥If “LPCM” is selected, audio quality will be raised but Select the language for on-screen menus. picture quality will drop compared to the case when “Dolby Digital”...

  • Page 82: Connection

    Changing the unit’s settings Deep Colour Output Connection This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is Depending on the connected equipment, some items may connected. grey out on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings.

  • Page 83: Network

    ∫ AV1 Output Network Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. ≥When a decoder is connected, do not set to “RGB 1”. ∫ Network Easy Settings Press [OK] to start Network Easy Settings. ( ∫ AV2 Settings Set to match the connected equipment. ∫...

  • Page 84: Others

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Remote Control Others Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close ∫ Standby Settings together. ≥Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal Power Save in Standby circumstances.

  • Page 85: Language Code List

    ∫ PIN Entry Language code list You can set/change the PIN. ( Enter the code with the number buttons. ∫ System Update Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 Software Update in Standby Afrikaans: 6570 Hebrew: 7387 Romanian: 8279 Albanian:...

  • Page 86: Software (Firmware) Update

    CD-R to update the software (firmware). ≥ CAM software (firmware) update notice is not displayed in the following http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ cases: ≥ If you do not want to perform the software (firmware) update, set the –...

  • Page 87: Other Settings

    Other Settings Manufacturer and Code No. Switching the aspect ratio of the Brand Code Brand Code screen Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Messages on the unit’s display Troubl eshooti The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during NoWRIT startup and use. You cannot write to this disc. The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc. (“∑”...
  • Page 89 The terminal, antenna cable or dish is short-circuited as (When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was for both LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2. Check the connection something unusual detected with the disc while status. ( recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If Displays the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the The display is dim. problem. ( Change “Unit’s Display”. ( The followings do not indicate a problem with this unit: “0:00”...

  • Page 91: Tv Screen And Video

    TV screen and video There is a lot of image lag when playing video. Screen size is wrong. Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”. ( Set “Audio Delay”. ( Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. ( Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.

  • Page 92: Operation

    Troubleshooting guide Operation Recording, timer recording and copying The remote control doesn’t work. The remote control and main unit are using different Cannot record. codes. Change the code on the remote control. Cannot copy. 1 Press and hold [OK] and the Some broadcasts are copyright protected.

  • Page 93: Play

    An unusually loud sound is coming from the You have forgotten your ratings PIN. rotating disc. You want to cancel the ratings level. If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the ( Silent )”...

  • Page 94: Edit

    Troubleshooting guide Edit The available recording time doesn’t The contents of the USB memory cannot be increase even after deleting titles on the read. disc. Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL insert again.

  • Page 95: Broadcast

    Broadcast To reset this unit Digital broadcasts cannot be received. To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset The dish may not be pointing in the direction of the satellite. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial Perform “Shipping Condition”...

  • Page 96: Reference

    AC mains lead from the household mains countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or your Panasonic dealer for advice. play, the content may be damaged. Setup precautions ∫...

  • Page 97: Operations That Can Be Performed

    Operations that can be performed simultaneously Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a title (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Playback of Playback of Playback of still Playback of HDD music recorded discs pictures on HDD While recording to HDD in DR mode –...

  • Page 98: Starting The Timer Recording While Executing Other Operation

    Operations that can be performed simultaneously Starting the timer recording while executing other operation (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Starting of the timer Starting of the timer Executing operation Executing operation recording recording Executing “Flexible Recording via AV Recording the title §1, 2, 3 ≤...

  • Page 99: Structure Of Folders Displayed By This Unit

    Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play DivX, 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. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Structure of MP3, still picture or DivX folders Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ Audio Recording system: ∫ General Dolby Digital (2ch) (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode), Dimensions (WkHkD): Linear PCM (XP mode) 430 mmk59 mmk238 mm Dolby Digital (Max 5.1ch) (excluding the projecting parts) (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode) 430 mmk59 mmk249 mm Dolby Digital Plus (Max 5.1ch)
  • Page 101 ∫ Region code: ∫ Recordable discs DVD: DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) ∫ Playable discs DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format, 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), AVCHD format, JPEG 1-8X SPEED (Ver.

  • Page 102: About Divx/Mpeg2/Avchd/Jpeg/Mp3 Files

    SD-Video format used on Standard Definition §3 Sampling rate 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/ Camera (Panasonic and some other’s) 44.1 kHz/48 kHz This unit is compatible with ID3 tags. Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible §1 Maximum number of folders recognizable from SD card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 103: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. Recording Mode [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]DL] (250 GB) Single-sided Double-sided [+R] (8.5 GB) (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) [+RW] (4.7 GB) 36 hours –...

  • Page 104: Licenses

    The “CI Plus” Logo is a trademark of CI Plus LLP. countries. x.v.Colour is a trademark. DivX ® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license. VIERA CAST is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc. VQT2J59...
  • Page 105 At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information the contact information provided below, for a charge no that you provide.

  • Page 106: Safety Precautions

    Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service...

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Glossary AVCHD Down-mixing AVCHD is a new format (standard) for High Definition video This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution found on some discs into fewer channels. HD images. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Bitstream This surround system is used in many movie theatres.
  • Page 108 Glossary JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) Protection This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital protection or deletion protection. cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of Sampling frequency its original size.

  • Page 109: Index

    Index Amplifier (Connection) Delete DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ....17 Music ........61 HDMI AV OUT terminal .
  • Page 110 Index Glossary Network ........107 Connection ........16 Gracenote Database ®...
  • Page 111 Still picture Copy ........56 Delete .
  • Page 112 This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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