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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX93C 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.
∫ 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/Austria. (as of April 2010)
≥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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DMR-EX93C
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 VQT2J40...

  • Page 2: Supplied Accessories

    supplied accessories Getting star CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR Please check and identify the supplied accessories. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE (Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS be subject to change.) RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ........38 supplied accessories .

  • 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, DVD or SD] ( 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) ( 8 SD card slot ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 9 Channel select ( standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of : Start recording ( 21)/Specify a time to stop recording ( power.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Step 2 Connection

    STEP Connection Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 42). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 90).
  • Page 9 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. 42, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 12: Step 3 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect

    STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings TV Guide data download Analogue broadcasts 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 13: 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 14 HDD and disc information Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW (DVD DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder [-RW‹VR›] Video ≥You can play copyright-protected titles if they have been recorded onto Recording a CPRM compatible disc.

  • Page 15: Usb Memory And Card 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 16: Jpeg

    Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: Playable [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §1 media ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD- File format DivX R DL), but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a...

  • Page 17: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory/Sd Card)

    Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Disc and card care Inserting discs 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. ∫ How to hold a disc or a card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. Insert label-up. DO NOT 2 Press [<...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB Using Teletext conveniently Subtitles”. After performing step 1 ( 18, 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 20: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” ( 35) 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) ( 72) setting.

  • Page 21: Recording Television Programmes [Hdd]

    Recording television programmes [HDD] Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 24) 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 22: Timer Recording [Hdd]

    Timer recording [HDD] Refer to “Advanced timer recording [HDD]” Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 29 – 34) 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 23: 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 24: Advanced Operations

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

  • Page 25: 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 (250 GB) DVD-RW (8.5 GB) (8.5 GB) Single-sided...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment

    Recording broadcasts from external equipment See also “Notes for recording” ( 24 – 25). 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 28: Copying From Other Equipment

    Copying from other equipment e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥Refer to “Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite [HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec”...

  • Page 29: 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 12.10.10.

  • Page 30: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] ≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is To cancel recording when recording turned on/off. ≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when has already begun playing. ≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal speed mode ( 54).

  • Page 31: Searching For The Programme In The Tv Guide List

    Searching using programme information of titles Searching for the programme in the TV 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 32: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] Operations in the TV Guide system Using S number to make timer recordings (Analogue broadcast only) Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You Landscape view can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines.

  • Page 33: Changing The Settings And Editing Tv Guide For Analogue Broadcasts

    ∫ Host Channel Changing the Settings and Editing TV (As of April, 2010) Guide for Analogue broadcasts Country Host Channel Display of the Host Channel Germany Eurosport EUROS Note ≥To change the settings of the TV Guide for digital broadcasts Austria Eurosport EUROS...

  • Page 34: [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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Playing Divx, Music Files And Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] 1 Insert the disc or the SD card. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and DivX ®...

  • Page 39: Playing Music Files

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

  • Page 40: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ∫ Regarding Album View screen Playing still pictures Still pictures copied from USB memories and SD cards are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] You can arrange these still pictures and create an album ( 50).

  • Page 41: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    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 42: 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 43: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    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. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Entering Text

    Entering text Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] 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 46: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters [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 47 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 48: 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 ( 46) to create a Playlist (Video). and press [OK]. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlists Playlist View ( Video ) VIDEO PICTURE Create...
  • Page 49 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 50: 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] [SD] [-R] (JPEG) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Pictures ≥You can edit pictures and albums. §...
  • Page 51 Note Note ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, ≥When the timer recording starts, editing music stops on the way. “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. ≥[RAM] [SD] Deleting still pictures and music using “Add Pictures”...

  • Page 52: 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 53 Playlist (Picture) operations Editing Playlists (Picture)/still pictures [HDD] [HDD] ≥After performing steps 1–5 ( left) While stopped Start 40, 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 41, Slideshow Settings) press [OK].

  • Page 54: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Video)

    ≥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). ≥[+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 55: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    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 56: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    Copying titles or Playlists (Video) ≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, Copying using the copying list– the check mark is cancelled. ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Advanced Copy [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ”...

  • Page 57: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    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] > [HDD] DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and Playlists (Video) that can be copied in You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW...

  • Page 58: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From An Sd Card

    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 59: Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture)

    Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) ≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be Set the copy direction. used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only ≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press compatible with SD Memory Cards.

  • Page 60: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

    Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) 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 PICTURE Playlists Folder PICTURE Playlists ≥Only when copying individual still pictures.

  • Page 61: 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 When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal recordings will not proceed.

  • Page 62: To Update The Gracenote Database

    HDD. (The names will be still blank.) ≥If WMA/MP3 files are already contained inside the copy destination ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading folder, the new WMA/MP3 files are recorded following the existing...

  • Page 63: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message ing 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 64: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    Using on-screen menus/Status message 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 65: Setting The Protection

    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 ( 64, Common procedures) ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68 Changing the unit’s settings ∫ 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.
  • Page 69 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. Manual Tuning If the selected language is not available, then the language included You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel...

  • Page 70: Disc

    Changing the unit’s settings 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,...

  • Page 71: Sound

    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] ( 89) [LPCM] ( ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of Dynamic Range Compression normal XP mode recordings.

  • Page 72: Connection

    Changing the unit’s settings 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 73: 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 74: Auto Standby

    Changing the unit’s settings 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 75: 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 AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 AKAI 27/30...

  • Page 76: Reference

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

  • Page 77: Connecting A Television And Vcr, Digital Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver To the terrestrial aerial Cable Television’s rear panel Connecting a terminal To household mains socket other than the 21-pin (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) VHF/UHF Scart terminal ( 9, 76) RF IN AC mains lead (supplied)

  • Page 78: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit Recording operations. Set up Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy terrestrial broadcasts? protected;...
  • Page 79 Music TV Channels What will happen if I try to record the same CD Please tell me about TV reception channels. multiple times? Channel coverage depends on the tuner system you use. Refer to the following list of TV Reception Channels. You can record the CD, but new album will be made following the existing album.

  • Page 80: Messages

    Messages On the television This unit is not authorised to play ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different this protected DivX video. registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( Cannot finish recording completely.
  • Page 81 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 82: 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 83 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 84 “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 47, 65) recorders with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then –...
  • Page 85 You may be able to copy a copyright-protected title that was When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD cannot be displayed correctly during search. Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

  • Page 86: Still Pictures

    Troubleshooting guide Music TV Guide Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. The TV Guide System does not receive any data. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS This unit can only display either the TV Guide for the digital restrictions, they will not be copied.

  • Page 87: To Reset This Unit

    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 88: Specifications

    Video Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from §3 Video system: Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal DVD-RAM disc. NTSC colour signal After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-...

  • Page 89: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 90: Safety Precautions

    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. This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 91 GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims...

  • Page 92: Index

    Playlist ..... . 48, 52 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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