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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: Operating Instructions

    Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according Example: 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. VQT2J45...

  • 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

    Language for broadcast with multi-audio or multi-subtitle ..32 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. To cancel a timer recording in progress ....32 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or If the “Overlapped Timer Recording”...
  • Page 5 Chapter Operations ....... . . 54 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) .

  • Page 6: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care/Disc And Card 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 7: Remote Control Information/Unit Care

    DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. ≥This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for Cautions about condensation advice.

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Location of Parts/Controls Quick Start Guide Remote Control 1 Turn the unit on or off ............( 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD, SD or VHS] ....( 20, 21, 22, 44) 3 Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers..............( 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music/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 When a timer recording programme is registered and a record able disc or video cassette is inserted. equipment indicator........

  • 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 ( 48).

  • 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. [ 48, 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: Hdd And Disc Handling

    Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 77). you from playing or recording certain discs. [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. ≥Please see specifications ( 106) for compatible disc versions and [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment recording speeds.

  • Page 16: Play-Only Discs

    HDD and 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 And Card Handling

    ≥This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device. ≥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 18: Divx Files, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Notes DivX File information [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.) § Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §1 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan §...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Watching Television Basic Operati Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” ( 35) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels.   Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE 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 recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs DRIVE SELECT Refer to “Advanced HDD and Disc Playback” ( 38 to 39) for detailed information on playback of discs.

  • Page 21: Playing A Video Cassette

    Playing a Video Cassette Notes Refer to “Advanced Video Cassette Playback” ( 40 to 41) for detailed information on playback of video cassette. ≥Tapes are automatically rewound once they reach the end (except during Timer [VHS] recording, fast forwarding, etc.). ≥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” ( 26) and “Advanced Recording” ( 27– 29) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+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”, “Series recording” ( 36), and “Split Programme” are available.   “Guide Link” – If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and stop DRIVE times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g.

  • Page 24: One Touch Copy (Vhs Hdd Or Dvd)

    One Touch Copy (VHS HDD or DVD) Refer to “Copying Titles or Playlists (Video)” ( 62 to 69) for detail information on copying. Programmes are automatically copied onto the HDD or disc from the location of playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts. [VHS] >...

  • Page 25: 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 ( 76).  ≥ If deleting titles from a disc, insert the disc containing the programme to DRIVE be deleted.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Advanced Recording

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

  • Page 28: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed

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

  • Page 29: Flexible Recording

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

  • Page 30: Recording From A Digital Satellite Receiver

    Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+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 76).

  • Page 31: Recording From An External Device

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

  • Page 32: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS] – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input No. Channel to suit the connections to this unit. ...

  • Page 33: If The "Overlapped Timer Recording" Screen Appears

    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” screen appears to help you eliminate the overlapping.

  • Page 34: Relief Recording

    Advanced Timer Recording Relief Recording Making timer recordings on the television [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not a television with a Q Link function ( 48) that you can enough remaining blank space, recording automatically use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Series Recording

    GUIDE Plus+ system Series recording Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

  • Page 37: Searching For The Programme From The Guide Plus+ List

    Preparation: Searching for the programme from the Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. GUIDE Plus+ list During play or while stopped Searching by entering words DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC By entering words, you can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information.

  • Page 38: Advanced Hdd And Disc Playback

    Advanced HDD and Disc Playback Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Selecting Titles to Play Two or more titles recorded in the Displays all titles. Daily/weekly or series timer (in Thumbnail Display) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

  • Page 39: Search

    Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] During playback [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) While paused – Press [1] (PLAY) to restart normal playback. Tips –...

  • 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 Divx, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen Playing DivX video contents [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] 1 Insert the disc or card. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.

  • Page 43: Playing Music Files

    Regarding DivX VOD content Playing Music files [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: You can play MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play ® onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.

  • Page 44: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Regarding Album View screen Still pictures copied from USB memories and SD cards are grouped by Playing still pictures the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. You can arrange these still pictures and create an album ( 57).
  • Page 45 Slideshow Settings Rotate Pictures While the Album View (Playlist (Picture)) screen While playing a picture is displayed ( OPTION OPTION 3, 4 to select “Rotate RIGHT” Rotate RIGHT 3, 4 to select “Slideshow Rotate LEFT or “Rotate LEFT”, then Settings”, then RETURN Tips To return to the picture to its original position...

  • Page 46: Playing Music

    Playing music Tips To play music CD To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN Preparation: To exit the screen Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Notes Insert a music CD. ≥You cannot play music tracks on HDD while recording or copying. The menu is automatically displayed.

  • Page 47: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Drive Select FUNCTION MENU Display Change which drive is used. By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the ≥ HDD ≥ DVD ≥ VHS ≥ SD ≥ USB main functions quickly and easily. ≥ If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Tips Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears To exit the FUNCTION MENU...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit [VIERA]Link] control This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control Control 2” or later. 2”...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Status Messages

    Entering Text You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Signal Quality Also, you can search for desired programmes on GUIDE Plus+ list by entering key words or the programme No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not name. ( 37, Free Word Search, Find Titles) being received.

  • Page 52: Advanced Editing

    Titles—Editing Advanc Editing [HDD] [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. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles.
  • Page 53 Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [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” ( 52).

  • Page 54: Chapters-Creating, Editing

    Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [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 55: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Video)

    Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists (Video) [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create Playlists (Video) by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created [HDD] [RAM] Playlists (Video). Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist (Video) View”.
  • Page 56 Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) Chapter Operations Edit Add Chapter 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Add Chapter”, [HDD] [RAM] then press [OK]. ( 55, Creating You can create and copy Playlists (Video), and change the Playlists (Video)) thumbnail. Move Chapter 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Move Chapter”, then press [OK].

  • Page 57: Still Pictures And Music-Editing

    Still Pictures and Music—Editing Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture Album (still picture)/Picture Operations View Notes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) [SD] ≥ Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change You can edit pictures and albums. Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or Preparation: “Create Album”.
  • Page 58 Still Pictures and Music—Editing Enter Album Name Copy to DVD/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [HDD] [RAM] Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View” ( 57).

  • Page 59: Accessing The Album And Track View

    Accessing the Album and Track View Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] Preparation: Preparation: ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. ≥ [RAM] [SD] Release protection (disc, card 76, Setting Protection) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. –...

  • Page 60: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Picture)

    Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Picture) [HDD] To edit a still picture You can create Playlists (Picture) by grouping your favourite still 1 Select the Playlist (Picture) which contains still pictures in albums stored on HDD and edit the Playlists pictures to edit, then press [OK].

  • Page 61: Editing Playlists (Picture)

    Editing Playlists (Picture) Copy to DVD Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist (Picture) View” Start Slideshow 60). Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist (Picture) 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy to DVD”, then press [OK]. View”.

  • Page 62: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Video)

    Copying Titles or Playlists (Video) With this unit, you can select a copy method from the three types listed below. (About copying still pictures Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy One Touch Copy One Touch Copy One Touch Copy Advanced Co Advanced Copy nced Copy Advanced Co...
  • Page 63 ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments ≥Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card or a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video) ≥When making a copy of multiple titles that were recorded with “Recording Format” set to “Video format” and “VR format”...
  • Page 64 Copying Titles or Playlists (Video) Copy restrictions Regarding copying to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) Regarding copying of the broadcasts that allow “One time and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) only recording” When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM ( 104) compatible copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high...

  • Page 65: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] Notes ≥ If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title at the top of the screen and not in the order you Preparation: registered them. To change the order that titles are copied, ≥...

  • Page 66: Copying Using The Copying List -Advanced Copy

    Copying Titles or Playlists (Video) 4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title or Playlists (Video), Copying using the copying list then press [;]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all —Advanced Copy necessary items.
  • Page 67 Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Notes After performing steps 1–3 ( When you stop High-speed copying 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are 5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].

  • Page 68: 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, Notes DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and ≥ [HDD] If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while +R DL copying, that portion of title is not recorded. ≥ The screen on the right is recorded at the [DVD-V] >...

  • Page 69: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From An Sd Card

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have (You cannot stop while finalising.) been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or To return to the previous screen DVD-RAM.

  • Page 70: Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture)

    Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [USB] [SD] To register on a folder by folder basis (To register Playlists ≥ SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can (Picture)) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List”, then press [1]. only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder”, then press [OK].

  • Page 71: Copying New Still Pictures On The Sd Card Or Usb Memory-Copy New Pictures

    Tips Cancel all registered copying setting and lists To stop copying After performing steps 1–3 ( Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. 5 Press [2] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. To return to the previous screen ≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following Press [RETURN...

  • Page 72: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Copying music from a USB memory or CD- Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL internal Gracenote Database to obtain title information.

  • Page 73: To Update Gracenote Database

    ≥ If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number HDD. (The names will be still blank.) of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum ( 18), ≥ Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, copying will stop partway through. upgrading the Gracenote Database and providing it ®...

  • Page 74: Setting Menus

    Setting On-Screen Display Setting Menus Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display [VCD] and DivX and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, You can change the settings of disc audio, subtitle, etc.
  • Page 75 Play Menu [HDD] [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 76: Hdd, Dvd And Card Management

    HDD, DVD and Card Management You can manage discs or cards through formatting, finalising Deleting All Titles and other operations. You can delete all titles on HDD or the single-sided DVD-RAM Accessing the Management Menus at once. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: ≥...
  • Page 77 Notes Selecting the background style—Top Menu ≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] can render the disc unusable. ≥ When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it You can select the background that will be displayed as the may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen DVD-Video top menu after finalising or creating Top Menu (approximately 4 times longer).

  • Page 78: 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) FUNCTION MENU All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined”...
  • Page 79 DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality Signal Condition DVB Auto Setup by Region You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. 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 80: 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 81: Sound And Display Settings

    Sound and Display Settings Audio Mode for XP Recording Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. Others Setup [Dolby Digital] 104) [LPCM] 104) ≥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 82: Connection Settings

    Connection Settings HDMI Settings §1 ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Others Setup 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 83: Vhs Settings

    System Settings VHS Settings Others Setup Others Setup 78, Accessing the Setup Menu) 78, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. text. Others 3, 4 select “VHS” 3, 4 select item select “Others”...

  • Page 84: System Update

    System Settings System Update Standby Settings In order to update this unit, the TV Guide download, and support ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. Power Save in Standby ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 ( 48). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”...

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Television With Audio/Video Cable (Not Included)

    Connecting to a Television with Audio/ Adding an Amplifer or Receiver Video Cable (not included) Use these connections to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component. ≥ You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, instead of the HDMI cable or 21-pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 86).
  • Page 88 ≥ 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. [ 48, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI...

  • Page 89: Media Handling

    Media Handling Inserting Discs Inserting/Removing the SD Card When the SD card slot indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off –...

  • Page 90: Frequently Asked Questions

    No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts. Is my TV compatible with progressive output ? All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.

  • Page 91: Guide Plus

    GUIDE Plus+ Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start What can or cannot be done using the USB port on and end time that are different from the GUIDE this unit? Plus+ system? You can play DivX (except for DivX VOD contents), MP3, You can manually change the start and end time of WMA or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory.

  • Page 92: Messages

    Messages On the Unit’s Display H∑∑, F∑∑ ≥ An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the (“∑” stands for a service number.) unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit ( 94, To restore the unit if it freezes).

  • Page 93: On The Tv

    On the Unit’s Display (Continued) ≥ There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or copying; there was a power failure or the AC mains lead was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation.

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 ( 94, To restore the unit if it freezes).

  • Page 96: 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). Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT-L”...

  • Page 97: General Issues:dvb-T

    General Issues: DVB-T No Digital Teletext Not all functions of Digital Teletext work on this unit. Digital broadcasts cannot be received. When subtitle is on or additional information in the digital Check the connections. ( 10, 11, 86) channel information is displayed, Digital Teletext does not Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Playback Issues:sound

    Playback Issues: Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. ( 10, 11, 12, 81, 82, 87) Check if TV is muted.

  • Page 100: Playback Issues:operation

    You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title – if a recording or timer recording was executed. that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible The Video CD picture does not display properly.

  • Page 101: Playback Issues:music

    ] for about 5 or more seconds to DL and +RW discs recorded on this unit may not be select the audio. ( recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.

  • Page 102: Recording Issues:vhs Recording

    “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode mode), you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press Recorders with “Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

  • Page 103: Recording Issues:music

    Recording Issues: Music Editing Issues: Still Pictures Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. Cannot edit or format a card. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, restrictions, they will not be copied. the “Write Protection Off”...

  • Page 104: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. Dynamic range SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 105: Sampling Frequency

    OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. 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 106: Specifications

    Tuner System: DVB-T including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107. Channel Coverage: Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from Panasonic digital §3 UHF: 21 to 68 ch video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording...
  • Page 107 CAUTION! Information for Users on Collection and THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries 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.

  • Page 108: Index

    DivX ....18, 42, 43, 104 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT2J45 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) F0110KA0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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