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The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model.
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.
Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No. 5138, 16th November 2007
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.
This unit has the capability for DVB specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
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
EB
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EZ48VEB
Model No.
Example:
2
2
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ALL
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RQT9126-B
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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 RQT9126-B... -
Page 2: Features
Features Convenient Functions! Enjoy Digital Broadcast! Linked operations with the TV Receive Freeview using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and Watching Television ( receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. ... -
Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Visit our website for product information All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn’t be simpler! Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Features ................2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ............3 Accessories ................3 Remote Control Information ............. 5 Sales and Support Information ..........3 Quick Start Guide Location of Parts/Controls ..............................6 Remote Control ................................6 Main Unit ..................................6 The Unit’s Display ................................ -
Page 5: Remote Control Information
DVB-T ..................77 Messages ................78 On the Unit’s Display ...............78 On the TV ................79 Troubleshooting Guide ..........80 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control ................80 To Reset This Unit ..............80 General Issues: Power ............81 General Issues: Displays ............81 General Issues: Operation ............82... -
Page 6: Location Of Parts/Controls
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off ..........( Select drive (DVD or VHS)......... ( 17, 18) Select channels and title numbers etc./ DVD/VHS Enter numbers............( ¦ Delete items/Reset the tape counter ....... ( ¦... -
Page 7: The Unit's Display
The Unit’s Display (for DVD) (for VHS) COPY (for VHS) (for DVD) Main display Timer recording indicator ( ) ....( Copying indicator Digital broadcast indicator When a timer recording programme is registered Lights when the unit is receiving digital and a recordable disc or video cassette is... -
Page 8: Basic Connection
Basic Connection Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable. Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. ... -
Page 9: Adding A Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Satellite Receiver
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 ( 46). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”... -
Page 10: Connecting To A Television With An Hdmi (High Defi Nition Multimedia Interface) Cable
When outputting 1080p signal, please use 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. [ 46, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]... -
Page 11: Setting The Channels And Clock
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: DVD/VHS Turn on the mains for the television ¦ (and connected equipment) and select ¦ the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE SELECT These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. -
Page 12: Clock Setting
Setting the Channels and Clock , to select “To Others”, to select “Yes”, then then The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. , to select “Setup”, then , to select a letter, then to move to next character. -
Page 13: Disc Handling
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 61). Notes [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- [RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a title RAM compatible DVD players. has been erased. -
Page 14: Play-Only Discs
Disc Handling Play-only Discs Discs that Cannot be Played 2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm GB DVD RAM Disc type Standard symbol Uses 3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring DVD-Video DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalised ( High quality movie and music [DVD-V]... -
Page 15: Mp3S And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Notes Playable discs [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet File format This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or Files must have the extension “.mp3”... -
Page 16: Watching Television
Watching Television Refer to “TV Guide” ( 34) for detail information. Preparation: DVD/VHS Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the ¦ connections to this unit. ¦ This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record DRIVE SELECT digital terrestrial channels. -
Page 17: Playback
Playback Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DVD/VHS connections to this unit. ¦ ¦ Playing Discs DRIVE SELECT Refer to “Advanced Disc Playback” ( 36–37) for detailed information. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE DVD/VHS to turn the unit on. -
Page 18: Recording Television Programmes
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 23) and “Advanced Recording” 24–26) for detail information on recording. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] DVD/VHS ¦ ¦ Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE SELECT connections to this unit. -
Page 19: Timer Recording
Timer Recording What is Freeview built-in? DVD/VHS Freeview built-in is a function that enables timer recordings to be controlled by the signal ¦ sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link” is available. ¦ “Guide Link” — If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, recording start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g., delayed recording start time. -
Page 20: Copying Titles
Copying Titles Refer to “Copying Titles (Advanced)” ( 54–57) for detail information on copying. Copying Titles (VHS DVD) Programmes are automatically copied onto the disc from the location of COPYING COPYING playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts. [VHS] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] COPYING indicator... -
Page 21: Vhs)
Copying Titles (DVD VHS) All titles on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] COPYING COPYING Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. -
Page 22: Deleting Titles
Deleting Titles Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DVD/VHS connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. -
Page 23: Important Notes For Recording
Important Notes for Recording Broadcast in multi-channel sound: Hello Hola Hallo Selecting You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” audio for Select the audio that you want appears at the bottom of digital channel to record in “DVB Multi Audio”... -
Page 24: Advanced Recording
Advanced Recording DVD Recording Modes and Durations 3 3 DVD-RAM DVD-R DL , +R DL (8.5 GB) DVD-R,DVD-RW, 1 +R, +RW Single-sided Double-sided First layer Second layer Recording Mode (4.7 GB) (4.7 GB) (L0) (L1) (9.4 GB) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 55 minutes 50 minutes... -
Page 25: When The Format Confi Rmation Screen Is Displayed
When Digital TEXT (MHEG) ( 44) is displayed, Direct TV recording is unavailable. When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording stops. When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display ( 27), Direct TV recording is unavailable. -
Page 26: Flexible Recording
Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive. The recording will not be affected The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fi ts the −... -
Page 27: Recording From A Satellite Receiver
Recording from a Satellite Receiver [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Linked timer recordings with external Manual Recording equipment (SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Preparation: To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellite ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection receiver using timer programming 60). -
Page 28: Recording From An External Device
Recording from an External Device Recording from a VCR, etc. Recording to DVD Connect cables while both the unit and the external [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] device are turned off. Perform steps − left. Front of the unit Start play on the external device. -
Page 29: Recording From A Dv Camcorder
Recording from a DV Camcorder to select “Rec to DVD”, then Connect the cable while both the unit and the external device are turned off. Front of the unit to select “Rec”, then IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R Notes ... -
Page 30: Advanced Timer Recording
Advanced Timer Recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Manual timer recordings – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate No. Name & video input to suit the connections to this unit. BBC 1 15 ... -
Page 31: To Cancel A Timer Recording In Progress
To cancel a timer recording in progress Notes on timer recording When a timer recording is set, DVDs that were recorded using a different TV system cannot be played unless the TV system is While the unit is on changed in the Setup Menu ( 67) or the timer recording has DRIVE... -
Page 32: Check, Change, Or Delete Programmes
Advanced Timer Recording Check, Change, or Delete Programmes DELETE to delete. The timer recording list can be viewed even when the – You cannot delete programmes that are unit is off. currently recording. PROG/CHECK ,then , to select the to modify the programme. -
Page 33: Making Timer Recordings On The Television
Making timer recordings on the television To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function ( 46) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable ( 8, 9). -
Page 34: Tv Guide
TV Guide What is TV Guide? The TV Guide gives you an overview of your digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days. 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, fi... -
Page 35: Or Category
Selecting the programme from the Notes desired programme type or category If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data are lost. This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found programme type (e.g. -
Page 36: Basic Operations Skip
Advanced Disc Playback Menu Screens on the TV DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons Protected. [DVD-V] [VCD] Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be broadcasts, etc.) navigated as follows: It cannot be played because data is damaged, etc. e. -
Page 37: Direct Play
Direct Play Time Slip [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (This function does not During playback, you can access specifi c titles or work with fi nalised discs.) scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons. [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments. e.g., 5: MP3 and JPEG During playback... -
Page 38: Playing Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW (Close the session or fi nalise the disc after recording). From the Picture (JPEG) View screen DRIVE , , , ... - Page 39 Rotate Pictures Picture Properties Picture information is shown (e.g., shooting date). While playing a picture OPTION While playing a picture STATUS twice to display picture properties. 18:53:50 11/10 FUNCTION MENU , to select “Rotate Date 1/ 1/ 2005 3 / 9 Rotate RIGHT RIGHT”...
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Page 40: Playing Mp3S
Playing MP3s [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play MP3 fi les recorded with a computer onto a , to select a group, then DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW (Close the session or fi nalise the disc after recording). – The track list for the selected group appears. DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive. -
Page 41: Advanced Video Cassette Playback
Advanced Video Cassette Playback Fast-forward/Rewind Jet Search You can high speed search a video in the forward or the reverse direction. With the unit stopped to fast-forward the tape. During playback to rewind the tape. twice to Jet Search forward. twice to Jet Search in reverse. -
Page 42: Vhs Index Search System (Viss)
Advanced Video Cassette Playback VHS Index Search System (VISS) Adjusting the Playback Picture The unit automatically records special index signals on Manual Tracking a tape every time a recording is started (via [ REC], or a timer recording). The index search function makes use The unit usually makes tracking adjustments of these index signals to help you fi... -
Page 43: Changing Audio During Playback
Changing Audio during Playback On-screen Display Indicators STTL STATUS Press and hold for about 5 or to display on-screen indicators. more seconds. LR SP The audio changes as follows L R (Stereo) L R No display (Normal audio track) 0:00.22 ... -
Page 44: Information Messages
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Notes You can display the information about programmes Everytime you change the channel, digital channel information appears automatically. They disappear again after a short time. (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is not being received correctly, digital channel information is also recorded and will remain visible during playback. -
Page 45: Status Messages
FUNCTION MENU Window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may Signal Quality access the main functions quickly and easily. No Signal N Si The digital broadcast signal is not Th di i l b With the unit stopped being received. Bad Signal Due to poor signal conditions, etc., the digital broadcast signal has been... -
Page 46: Linked Operations With The Tv
Even if the TV is turned off, the unit will not be turned off at the same time when recording, copying, fi nalising etc, When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. -
Page 47: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control
Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [, , , ], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons. -
Page 48: Entering Text
Entering Text Titles—Editing [RAM] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit fi nalised discs.) When viewing the Enter Name screen. [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Enter Name You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, Top Menu Preview changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. -
Page 49: Title Operations
Title Operations Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Delete Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. − Perform steps of “Accessing the Title View” ( 48). [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [,] to select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel Use to delete unneeded titles. -
Page 50: Change Thumbnail
Titles—Editing Change Thumbnail Divide Title [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [RAM] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. You can divide a title into two. Once divided, titles cannot be recombined. Perform steps − ... -
Page 51: Chapters — Creating, Editing
Chapters—Creating, Editing [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes , you can Tips easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play To exit the menu screens on Chapter View. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Tips Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”... -
Page 52: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) ... -
Page 53: Chapter View
Edit Chapter Operations Press [ , ] to select “Add Chapter” then [RAM] Chapter press [OK]. You can create and copy playlists, and change the thumbnail. 52, Creating Playlists) − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( ... -
Page 54: Copying Titles (Advanced)
Copying Titles (Advanced) Press [, ] to select “Hour” and “Min.”, then press [, ] to set the recording time. Preparation: Insert a disc and video cassette that you can use for Press [OK]. Press [] to confi rm. copying ( 73, 74). -
Page 55: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Dvd Vhs)
Press [OK]. Copying Titles or Playlists (DVD VHS) – to edit the copying list ( Press [] to confi rm. [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW]] [VHS] Press [,] to select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ... - Page 56 Copying Titles (Advanced) (Continued) Edit the copying list Tips To view other pages Select the item in step – ( Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then – Press [OPTION]. press [OK]. Delete All – You can also press [, ] to show other pages. To stop copying Delete Move...
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Page 57: Copying A Fi Nalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl
Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, Tips DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and To return to the previous screen +R DL Press [RETURN]. To stop copying [DVD-V] [VHS] Press [ STOP]. You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to You can copy the content of fi... -
Page 58: Setting On-Screen Display
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, sound effect, Repeat Play, etc. -
Page 59: Play Menu
Play Menu Sound Menu [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] You can change the settings of audio when receiving the multi- [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] channel broadcast, and also change the settings of sound effect when playing discs. Repeat Play DVB Multi Audio This function works only when the elapsed play time is (MPEG Audio only) -
Page 60: Dvd Management
DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, fi nalising and other operations. Tips The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management Accessing the Management Menus window. With finalised discs and +RW created Top Menu, the name is displayed on the Top Menu. Preparation: ... -
Page 61: Create Top Menu
Create Top Menu Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First —Auto-Play Select [+RW] +RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment. Before fi... -
Page 62: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup Menu. To Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “To Others” then press left, Accessing the Setup Menu) [OK]. - Page 63 Add New DVB Services You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to Tips receive. To browse through the list Setup Edit Profiles Press [, CH]. Auto-Setup Restart DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services Tuning Add New DVB Services Disc Signal Condition Please wait!
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Page 64: Playback/Recording Settings
Playback/Recording Settings Picture Settings To Others Setup To Others Setup 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Disc Picture , ... -
Page 65: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment To Others Setup through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 72). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. -
Page 66: Display And Connection Settings
Display and Connection Settings Connection To Others Setup , select “Connection” , select item Setup TV Aspect 16:9 Progressive TV System Tuning HDMI Settings Disc 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) AV 1 Output RGB 2 Picture AV 2 Settings All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined”... - Page 67 TV System AV1 Output Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. record NTSC video from another source. Select “Video (with component)” for component output 1. Press [, ] to select the TV System, then (progressive output).
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Page 68: Vhs And System Settings
VHS and System Settings Power Save [On] [Off] To Others Setup Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”. Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned off 94). Startup of the unit becomes slower compared to when “Power Save”... -
Page 69: Other Settings
Remote Control Codes for the TV SCHNEIDER 05 / 29 / 30 Manufacturer Code No. 05 / 69 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 Panasonic 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 SELECO 05 / 25 AIWA SHARP... -
Page 70: Additional Connections
Additional Connections 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 ( 46). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”... -
Page 71: Using An Audio/Video Cable
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S-Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21-pin Scart cable ( 8, 9, 70). Using an Audio/Video Cable Using an S Video Cable The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. -
Page 72: Using An Audio Cable For Better Sound
AUDIO AUDIO AV 2 Control ”/Q Link)] (EXT) It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP- Better Sound CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc. -
Page 73: Disc Handling
Disc Handling Inserting Discs Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. – Insert a disc. Notes When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. -
Page 74: Video Cassette Handling
Video Cassette Handling Inserting a Video Cassette Insert a cassette (the surface with the roll of tape should face up). – The unit turns on automatically. To eject: From the main unit: Press [ EJECT] From the remote control: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive. ... -
Page 75: Unit Care
Unit Care The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the Maintenance environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. To clean this unit, Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ... -
Page 76: Frequently Asked Questions
fl ickering can occur. Is my TV progressive output All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · − compatible? 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. -
Page 77: Recording
Recording Page Can I record from a commercially Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; − purchased video cassette or DVD? therefore, recording is usually not possible. You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, after finalising the disc on this unit. -
Page 78: Messages
Messages On the Unit’s Display Page An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status − (“ ” stands for a service number.) of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit ( “To restore the unit if it freezes”). -
Page 79: On The Tv
On the Unit’s Display (Continued) Page HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does − not support copyright protection. 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. -
Page 80: Troubleshooting Guide
Owner ID and Clock return to the factory preset. The timer remote control and the main unit when there are other recording programmes are also cancelled. Panasonic products close to your unit. On the main unit With the unit stopped ... -
Page 81: General Issues Power
Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. 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 ( 80, To restore the unit if it freezes). -
Page 82: General Issues: Operation
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Operation Page Cannot operate the TV with unit’s Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. ... -
Page 83: General Issues: Tv Guide
General Issues TV Guide Page Check whether the clock is properly set. The TV Guide System does not receive any data. If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide − system may not be able to receive any data. ... -
Page 84: General Issues: Viera Link
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues DVB-T (Continued) Page The station sorting of this unit is pre-defined. Use profiles to sort the Unusual station sorting. stations as you want them. Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) in the “On-Screen Messages” in the The digital channel information does not appear. -
Page 85: Playback Issues Picture
Playback Issues Picture Page Make sure the recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. The images from this unit do not 8, 9, 10, 70, 71, appear on the TV. Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. −... -
Page 86: Playback Issues Sound
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Sound Page Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the No sound. 65, 72 Low volume. input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Distorted sound. Check if TV is muted. −... -
Page 87: Playback Issues: Operation
Playback Issues Operation Page TV is not compatible with RGB signal. Set “AV1 Output” in the connection The image from this unit do not appear on the TV. menu to “Video (with component)”. Play fails to start even when ... -
Page 88: Playback Issues: Vhs Picture
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues VHS Picture Page On-screen display indicators do not 43, 66 Select a setting other than “Off” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup appear. Menu. – Press [STATUS ] to show the on-screen display indicators. You are playing a blank or poor quality portion of the tape. The grey background appears −... -
Page 89: Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External Input
+R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled. DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW − discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected. -
Page 90: Recording Issues: Vhs Recording
Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued) Page Timer recording does not stop even Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to when [ STOP] is pressed. select the recording drive. When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. -
Page 91: Editing Issues: Dvd
Editing Issues Page The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Cannot format. Disc may be defective or of poor quality. − You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit. ... -
Page 92: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Formatting This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a recordable on recording equipment. decoder. -
Page 93: Safety Precautions
DVD-Video. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Voltage Protection Do not use high voltage power sources. -
Page 94: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Video Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Approx. 32 W Video system: PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fi elds Standby mode: (Power Save mode) Approx. 2.2 W NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fi elds (Quick Start mode) Approx. - Page 95 THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. telephones during use.
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Page 96: Index
Title ............ 49 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9126-B F0408TJ0 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...