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Panasonic Diga DMR-XS380 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Diga DMR-XS380 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 for viewing and recording free to view satellite channels only. It does not receive
pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have a terrestrial tuner.
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:
2
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
2
3
ALL
5

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-XS380
Model No.
VQT2J57

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2J57...

  • Page 2: Features

    Getting started Features Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. ∫ Easy access to various functions ( (Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These You can access the main function quickly and may be subject to change.) easily from FUNCTION MENU display.

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO carefully. THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents ∫ Getting started ∫ Still pictures Features........2 Playing still pictures .
  • Page 5 ∫ Troubleshooting Getting started Messages on the unit’s display ....90 Troubleshooting guide ..... . 92 Power .

  • Page 6: 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 ( 10, 14) 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.) ...

  • Page 7: Main Unit

    Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 10, 14) 7 Connection for VCR, Panasonic’s video camera, Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode etc. ( or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still 8 Open/close disc tray ( consuming a small amount of power.

  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    ≥Supply power from another device when you use 2 or more devices to receive satellite broadcast, because this unit does not supply power when it is turned in standby. ≥Please consult with your Panasonic dealer for details of dish installation. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

  • Page 9: Network Connection

    ≥DLNA function ( ≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI ≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit ( Cables 5.0 meters or less. ≥Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: This unit’s rear panel RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP- CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

  • Page 10: Setting

    Setting Enter your Postcode. 1 Select the character, then press [OK].  2 Repeat step 1.  DRIVE 3 Press the “Green” button to confirm. SELECT ≥Your postcode is required to receive local PAGE services and sort the channel order. Enter Postcode for local channels including space Postcode PROG/CHECK...
  • Page 11 When the following screen appears, Easy setting Press [BACK/RETURN is complete. Enter the new PIN. Easy Setting Easy Setting has been completed. PIN Entry To use Internet functions, network connection needs Enter a new 4-digit PIN, then press OK. to be made first. Proceed Network Easy Settings ? This PIN will be used for controlling viewing and playback.

  • Page 12: Network Easy Settings

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

  • Page 13: Tuning In Other Satellite Services

    Tuning in Other Satellite Press [OK]. Services Select “Free Channels” or “All You can tune in to other free channels (Astra 2 at 28.5 Channels”, then press [OK]. degree east) or free channels from other satellites The scan starts. that you can receive in your area. This may take up to 60 minutes.

  • Page 14: 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 Preparations connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

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

  • Page 16: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watch broad casts Select the current programme, then press   DRIVE SELECT PAGE TV Guide: Landscape WED 13/10/2010 19:36 All Types All Channels WED 13th 19:00-20:00 Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 Culture Dream PROG/CHECK INPUT Red Cap SELECT Love News Show...

  • Page 17: Watching The Other Satellite Service

    Watching the Other Satellite Channel information Service Press [STATUS  e.g., Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times and select “Other Sat.”, then press [OK]. 13:07 freesat Channels Press [GUIDE]. 19:00 - 19:30 Set timer Dolby D Subtitles TXT Multi Audio Select the channel, then press [OK].

  • Page 18: Operations While Watching Broadcast

    Watching broadcasts Operations while watching To view Digital Text (MHEG) broadcast When “TXT” appears in channel information ( Press [TEXT To show subtitle To select the page or access to certain topic areas When “Subtitles” appears in channel information and navigation Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour buttons, Press [STTL etc.

  • Page 19: Using Tv Guide System (Freesat)

    Using TV Guide system To search the programme (freesat) You can search the programme from programme type and channel genre. Press [GUIDE]. 1 Press the “Yellow” button (Prog.Type) or ≥You can switch between Landscape view and the “Blue” button (Channel Genre). Portrait view each time you press [GUIDE].

  • Page 20: Rewind Live Tv/Pause Live Tv

    Watching broadcasts REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV 1 Press [∫]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you To display the status are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD and you Press [STATUS can use the following functions.

  • Page 21: Recording

    Recording TV programmes Recor ding All recordings (including timer recordings) to HDD will be made in DR mode only (Direct Press Recording). Recording starts. “REC1” or “REC2” will light.   REC1 DRIVE SELECT Unit’s display PAGE Select “Automatic Stop”, then press PROG/CHECK INPUT...

  • Page 22: Operation During Recording

    Recording TV programmes Operation during recording To stop recording It is necessary to display the programme you want to To check the recording programme stop on the TV. ( left) Press [∫]. Press [STATUS If the following screen appears e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

  • Page 23: Direct Tv Recording

    Direct TV Recording Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this unit. ≥You can also use this function with VIERA Link. ≥You can use the function by using the TV’s tuner when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV (Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP).

  • Page 24: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Timer recordings with TV Guide system are for Select the programme, freesat services only. Use “Manual timer recording” to set the timer recordings of other then press satellite services. TV Guide: Landscape WED 13/10/2010 19:36 All Types All Channels WED 13th 19:00-20:00 ...
  • Page 25 To check the schedule of the series Press Press the “Blue” button in step Series Information WED 13/10/2010 19:40 Channel Schedule Contents Timer Recording Remain 30:24 DR WED 13/10/2010 19:36 13/10 WED 2/6 Comedy-drama series about 23:00 - 0:00 housemates who are actually awere... Channel Day/Date Start...

  • Page 26: Various Functions With Freesat

    Timer recording Various functions with freesat Recording recommended programme (Recommendation This unit has several functions that enable timer Booking) recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR Guide Link The recording’s start and stop times can be controlled After performing steps —...

  • Page 27: Timer Recording From Channel Information

    Timer recording from channel information While watching a programme Press [STATUS 13:07 freesat Channels 19:00 - 19:30 Set timer Dolby D Subtitles Multi Audio Display the channel information of a programme to record. ≥Switch the programme with [2, 1]. ≥Switch the channel with [3, 4]. Press the “Yellow”...

  • Page 28: Manual Timer Recording

    Timer recording Manual timer recording Press [OK]. The timer programme is stored and the timer Timer recording of the programme icon (red) is displayed. Recording disc: [HDD] Timer icon (red) Recording mode: DR Timer recording from the external equipment Timer Recording Remain 30:30 DR WED 13/10/2010 19:41...

  • Page 29: To Confirm And Edit A Timer Programme

    To confirm and edit a timer Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space programme > Daily or weekly timer programme is set. (up Press [PROG/CHECK]. (Date) to a maximum of one month from the present time) Icons It may not be possible to record because: ≥there is not enough space left.

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

    Timer recording To cancel recording when timer recording has already begun Press [INPUT SELECT] or [W X CH] to display the programme to stop recording on the TV screen while recording 2 programmes simultaneously. Press [∫]. e.g., Stop Recording Recording [ Timer recording of this programme in progress.

  • Page 31: Playing Back Video

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

  • Page 32: Playing Recorded Video Contents

    Playing recorded video contents Select the title, then press   DRIVE SELECT ≥If the following screen appears PAGE Select the point to start playback. (Resume play function) Playback PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Where do you want to start playback from ? REW LIVE TV PAUSE PLAY/x1.3...

  • Page 33: Using The Direct Navigator (Video)

    Using the Screen icons DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) Title of the current recording You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily Protected title play them. Title was not recorded due to recording Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. protection e.g., [HDD] Title cannot be played Programme type (When copying a title to the HDD, or when ([HDD] only)
  • Page 34 Playing recorded video contents Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing the grouped titles appearance [HDD] 1 Select the title or the group, then press the [HDD] “Yellow” button. 1 Press [OPTION]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. 2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, ≥Press the “Yellow”...

  • Page 35: Operation During Play

    Operation during play Manual Skip ∫ Skip forward 1 minute Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s]. ≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. ∫ Skip backward 10 seconds ≥ Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

  • Page 36: Changing Audio

    Playing recorded video contents Frame-by-frame Showing status messages Press [STATUS ] twice. While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). Each press shows the next frame. 18:53:50 01/01/2010  Remain HDD 45:53 DR ≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or ...

  • Page 37: Regarding Divx

    Regarding DivX Regarding DivX VOD content ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] § ® This is an official DivX Certified device that plays ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more This DivX Certified device must be registered in ®...

  • Page 38: Editing Video

    Deleting recorded video contents Editing video Select the title, then press (Yellow)   A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. DRIVE SELECT ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel. PAGE Press Select “Delete”, then press PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH REW LIVE TV...

  • Page 39: Editing Recorded Video Contents

    Editing recorded video contents Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded Setting protection content cannot be restored to its original state. Make [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] certain before proceeding. Protection setting prevents the title from accidental Editing titles deletion. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] DIRECT NAVIGATOR Time Remai...
  • Page 40 Editing recorded video contents Dividing title Changing thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Monster PLAY  Divide Monster Change Preview Continue Finish 0:00.22 0:00.00 Divide Start play and select the image of Change - -:- -.- - a thumbnail.
  • Page 41 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 Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for more recording mode of the title in DR mode. The size of than 3 seconds.

  • Page 42: To Create/Playback/Edit The Chapter

    Editing recorded video contents To create/playback/edit the To edit and playback chapters 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. Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. Regarding chapters Chapter View screen [HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple SOCCER...

  • Page 43: Copying Video

    Copying titles Copyin g video Set the recording mode 104).   1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [1]. DRIVE SELECT 2 Set “Format” to “VIDEO”. PAGE 3 Set “Recording Mode”. 4 Press [2] to confirm. Register titles for copy. PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT...

  • Page 44: Copying List Icons And Functions

    Copying titles Selecting the titles for the copying list Copying list icons and functions Copying list indicators Select the title in step –3 ( Titles that cannot be copied in high Press the “Yellow” button. speed mode to the inserted disc A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 45 Editing the copying list Setting the copying options Select the item after step –3 Select the item in step –1 ( Delete All 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [1]. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the copying option, then press [OK]. Delete 2 Select the operation, then press Subtitles...
  • Page 46 –Titles that contain many deleted segments Original Picture –Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an High speed Quality SD card or a Panasonic’s video camera, etc. with HDD (SD Video) ( High Definition – [RAM] –[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode...
  • Page 47 ∫ When copying to the disc in normal speed mode [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You cannot copy to the disc in the following cases. –When there is not enough free space on the HDD. –When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles to be copied to the disc is greater than 999 in total.

  • Page 48: Copying Title Playing

    You can copy HD Video (AVCHD format) recorded on Playback the title to copy. HDD by a Panasonic video camera etc. to a disc. ≥If you also want to record the subtitles, display ∫ [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] (High Definition)

  • Page 49: Copying A Finalised Disc

    Copying a finalised disc To stop copying Press [∫]. [DVD-V] > [HDD] You can also press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds. While playing a disc, the content being played is ≥If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point. copied to the HDD according to the set time.

  • Page 50: Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Still picture Select the still picture, then [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] ∫ [HDD] press ≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next Press still picture. ∫ [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] Insert a disc, SD card or ≥...

  • Page 51: Start Slideshow

    ∫ Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Still picture play option (PICTURE) appearance [HDD] [RAM] Press [OPTION]. Still pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on Select the item, then press [OK]. Pictures by Date screen. 1 Press [OPTION].

  • Page 52: 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]. 51, Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PICTURE) appearance) ∫ [RAM] [SD] Insert the disc or the SD card. ∫...

  • Page 53: Still Pictures Operation

    Still pictures operation Change the date of a folder [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 54: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures Copying automatically Copying using the copying list [SD] > [HDD] [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [SD] This unit saves information about imported still [SD] ,-. [RAM] [USB] > [HDD] [RAM] pictures. Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card, then only new still pictures will be copied.
  • Page 55 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. ≥[HDD] > [RAM] [SD] [RAM] > [HDD] [SD] You can select another album as the copying destination when copied with “By Picture ( Album )”. Album New album Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying.

  • Page 56: Music

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Music When copying to HDD [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ≥Music CD: All tracks in the CD will be recorded. Press ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] (MP3): All tracks in the folder (Blue) will be recorded. e.g., Music CD (Cannot record track-by-track.) 0.09 4.30...

  • Page 57: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd

    1 Categorised by artist To find a folder (MP3 only) 2 Categorised by album While the Track List is displayed 3 Tracks registered in “My Favourites” Press [OPTION]. 4 Tracks registered in “Playlists” 2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK]. 5 Tracks most often played recently (up to 30 tracks) 0.09...

  • Page 58: Operations During Music Play

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Operations during music play Displaying Still Pictures (Slideshow) Pictures stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] played back as slideshow during playback of the Stop Press [∫]. music. Pause Press [;].

  • Page 59: Editing Music/Playlist

    Editing music/playlist Editing music Deleting ≥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 60: With Other Equipment

    ≥ An AVCHD title with more than 100 scenes will be divided It is possible to copy the HD video (AVCHD format) into titles every 99th scene and copied. recorded on the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. to the HDD. AVCHD (Disc) > [HDD] AVCHD (SD card, video camera, etc.) >...

  • Page 61: Copying Sd Video (Mpeg2 Format)

    ] for 3 seconds. ≥ You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card or in the HDD of the Panasonic’s 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 62: Recording From External Equipment

    Recording from external equipment Recording from video Manual recording 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 or DV input terminals on channel.

  • Page 63: Dv Automatic Recording

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

  • Page 64: Recording Broadcasts From Set Top Box

    Recording from external equipment Recording broadcasts from Set Linked timer recording (SKY Top Box Digital STB, etc.)–EXT LINK Recording disc: [HDD] Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP ≥Connect the Set Top Box ( 89).

  • Page 65: Convenient Functions

    Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the To return to the VIERA CAST Home screen continuity of the services. Press [VIERA CAST].

  • Page 66: Dlna Feature

    Select the item to playback (folder), ≥Music cannot be played back. then press [OK] e.g., To use the Control Panel (Only Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment) The Control Panel is displayed once the playback starts. Operation can be performed with 3, 4, 2, 1],...
  • Page 67 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. devices equipment can be registered. 4 Select “Network”, then press [OK]. ≥Even if it is Panasonic 5 Select “Network Settings”, then press [OK]. equipment, you may not be able 6 Select “Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings”, then to register from “Named...

  • Page 68: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)

    VIERA Link. Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked While playing music operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You Press [OPTION]. can use this function by connecting the 2 Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].
  • Page 69 §1 [VIERA]Link] “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with remote control. Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

  • Page 70: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Audio attribute Common procedures LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/ Press [DISPLAY]. Signal type DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): Sampling frequency e.g., b (bit): Number of bits Disc Soundtrack Digital 2/0 ch 1ENG ch (channel): Number of channels Play Subtitles Picture Angle Sound Language Other ENG:...
  • Page 71 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 Fine Details are sharper...

  • Page 72: Disc And Card Management

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

  • Page 73: Top Menu

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

  • Page 74: Entering Text

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

  • Page 75: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup Tuning menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit ∫ freesat Favourites Edit to standby. You can create Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier. Common procedures freesat Favourites Editor freesat.Channels...
  • Page 76 Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Other Satellite Channel List How to access each item. You can edit the Channel List. Other Sat. Channel List Sorting123... Others Setup Tuning Free TV Channel Free TV Free TV names ∫ Other Satellite Favourites Edit Free TV Radio You can create Favourites of channels for making...

  • Page 77: Auto Setup

    ∫ Other Satellite Tuning Menu ∫ Signal Condition freesat Signal Condition Auto Setup Other Satellite Signal Condition You can start the Auto Setup. ( You can check the quality and strength of signals. Press [W X CH] to select the channel. Manual Tuning e.g., freesat Signal Condition You can set each channel manually.

  • Page 78: Hdd / Disc

    Changing the unit’s settings HDD / Disc How to access each item. ∫ Settings for Playback Others Setup Soundtrack Tuning or HDD / Disc Choose the audio language. ≥If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected. ∫...

  • Page 79: Settings For Recording

    ∫ Settings for Recording ∫ HDD Management Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the Recording time in EP mode following settings. Select the maximum number of hours for Delete all titles recording in EP mode ( 110, Recording modes Delete does not work if one or more titles are and approximate recording times).

  • Page 80: Picture

    Changing the unit’s settings Sound How to access each item. ∫ Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] Others Setup Picture or Sound Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. ∫ Downmix Picture Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2- channels sound. ∫...

  • Page 81: Digital Audio Output

    ∫ Digital Audio Output ∫ Audio Type for XP Recording Choose the audio type when recording or copying PCM Down Conversion with XP mode. Select how to output audio with a sampling ≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be frequency of 96 kHz.

  • Page 82: Display

    Changing the unit’s settings Connection How to access each item. Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be Others Setup selected, or you may not be able to change the Display or Connection settings.
  • Page 83 ∫ HDMI Connection ∫ AV1 Output Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. HDMI Video Mode ≥If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select “RGB 1” or “RGB 2”. Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV ≥When a decoder is connected, do not set to OUT terminal.

  • Page 84: Network

    Changing the unit’s settings Others How to access each item. ∫ Standby Settings Others Setup Network or Others Power Save in Standby It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode. Network On Timer Power Save in Standby mode is activated when the set time comes.

  • Page 85: Manual Setting

    ∫ Remote Control ∫ Clock Change the remote control code on the main unit and If the time is not set correctly, use the settings the remote control if you place other Panasonic listed in the method below. products close together. Clock ≥Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal...

  • Page 86: Shipping Condition

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Initialize How to access each item. Shipping Condition Others Setup Others All the settings except for basic settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. Default Settings ∫ Owner ID All the settings other than the tuning settings, In order to prevent another person from using this unit clock settings, disc language settings, Parental...

  • Page 87: Software (Firmware) Update

    CD-R to update the unit is turned to standby mode. software (firmware). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ ≥ If you do not want to perform the software (firmware) update, set the “Software Update in Standby” to “Off”.

  • Page 88: Other Settings

    When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the Manufacturer and Code No. image to fill the screen. Press [OPTION]. Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX Select “Aspect”, then press [OK]. AIWA AKAI 27/30 NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 NORDMENDE Select the item.

  • Page 89: Other Connections

    Other Connections Set Top Box or VCR Amplifier connections connections HDMI AV OUT terminal This unit’s rear panel TV’s rear panel AV2 (EXT) HDMI IN 21-pin Scart cable HDMI cable Amplifier’s HDMI HDMI rear panel AV OUT Set Top Box or VCR (Satellite receiver, CATV, etc.) Connect the unit directly to the TV DO NOT...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Messages on the unit’s display Troubl eshooti The following messages or service numbers appear PROG FULL on the unit’s display when something unusual is There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete detected during startup and use. unnecessary timer programmes. ( REMOVE (“∑”...
  • Page 91 or F (“∑” stands for a number.) The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for There is something unusual. (The service number about 30 minutes until the message disappears. displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s Select a position with good ventilation when condition.) installing the unit.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Guide

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

  • Page 93: Tv Screen And Video

    TV screen and video Sound Screen size is wrong. No sound. Distorted sound. Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. Check the connections or amplifier’s settings. 8, 89) Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. Refer to your To output audio from a device connected with an TV’s operating instructions.

  • Page 94: Operation

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

  • Page 95: 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 The ratings level returns to the factory preset. “Normal ( Silent )”...

  • Page 96: 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 Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or then insert again.

  • Page 97: Broadcast

    Broadcast Network Picture regularly breaks up on some You cannot access this unit from DLNA channels. compatible equipment on the network. Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”. Check the network connection and the network settings. ( 9, 12, 66, 84) It may not be possible to connect depending on the types of the equipment or the status of the Picture very infrequently breaks up on some...

  • Page 98: Reference

    ∫ 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 99 ( 73). DVD-R DivX , MP3, JPEG ® §1 DVD-R DL §1 [-R] [-R]DL] High Definition video recorded by Panasonic’s video [RAM] camera, etc. [-R] DVD-RAM, DVD-R §1 [-R]DL] DVD-R DL , DVD-RW , +R §1 §1 §1...

  • Page 100: Setting The Protection

    HDD and media information Notes for the disc SD cards ∫ Cartridge-protection Standard Contents For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge symbol JPEG AVCHD [SD] MPEG2 (Copy only) PROTECT Compatible SD card ∫ Play on other players –SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (Including miniSD Card and microSD Card) Finalisation is needed.

  • Page 101: Usb Memories

    USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera and video camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not warranted that all USB devices will meet this unit.

  • Page 102: Unit Care

    Germany, please The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and consult your Panasonic dealer for advice. because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.

  • Page 103: Media Handling

    Media handling ∫ How to hold a disc or SD card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. DO NOT ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. DO NOT ∫...

  • Page 104: Recording Modes And Recording Contents

    Recording modes and recording contents Recording Quality Multiple audio Subtitles Surround audio mode Same as broadcasted Record all multiple Can be recorded Surround audio as the audio broadcast HG, HX, HE, HD quality produced Record only one Can be recorded Surround audio §2, 4 HL, HM...

  • Page 105: Operations That Can Be Performed Simultaneously

    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 Playback of music discs still pictures recorded on While recording to HDD in DR mode ≤...

  • Page 106: 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.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without ∫ Audio notice. Recording system: Dolby Digital (XP, SP, LP, EP mode: 2ch), ∫ General Linear PCM (XP mode), Dimensions (WkHkD): Dolby Digital 430 mmk59 mmk238 mm (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode: Max 5.1ch), (excluding the projecting parts) Dolby Digital Plus (DR mode: Max 5.1ch), 430 mmk59 mmk249 mm...
  • Page 108 Specifications ∫ Playable discs ∫ SD Card DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format, Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc AVCHD format, JPEG Compatible media: SD Memory Card DVD-R: DVD-Video format Format: FAT12 §1 §1 AVCHD format , MP3 FAT16 (In case of SD Memory Card), §1 §1, 2 §1...
  • Page 109 About JPEG/MP3/DivX/ ∫ HD (High Definition)-Video Playable media SD Card, USB device § MPEG2/AVCHD files Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 File Format AVCHD format conforming ∫ DivX Video Recording conversion and transfer is § Playable media DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, possible from USB device to HDD. CD-RW, USB device After Video Recording conversion and transfer Maximum number of folders recognizable:...

  • Page 110: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

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

  • Page 111: Maximum Number Of Titles That Can Be Recorded

    Maximum number of titles that can be recorded 999 titles [HDD]: (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.) 99 titles on one disc. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]: 49 titles on one disc. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]: VQT2J57...

  • Page 112: Licenses

    5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and Corporation, worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos Corporation, are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 113 Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, Corporation and Sony Corporation.

  • Page 114: Safety Precautions

    Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. no authority to and does not grant you that permission and...
  • Page 115 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national...

  • Page 116: Glossary

    Glossary AVCHD Dolby Digital AVCHD is a new format (standard) for High Definition This is a method of coding digital signals developed video cameras that can be used to record and play by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) high-resolution HD images. audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.
  • Page 117 Finalise JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD- This is a system used for compressing/decoding RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage such media.
  • Page 118 Glossary Pan&Scan/Letterbox Thumbnail In general, DVD-Video are produced with the This refers to a miniature representation of a picture intention that they be viewed on a widescreen TV used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list. (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) TVs.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Aspect Editing (Music) ........82, 88 .
  • Page 120 Index Media PAUSE LIVE TV ......20 Discs ........98 .
  • Page 121 Screen Timer recording ......24 Channel information ......17 Auto Renewal Recording .
  • Page 122 VQT2J57...
  • Page 123 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 PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER by mobile telephones during use. If such THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT interference is apparent, please increase separation IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 124: Sales And Support Information

    ≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

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