Panasonic Diga DMR-EX98V Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Diga DMR-EX98V Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EX98V
Model No.
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model for
Germany unless otherwise indicated.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EG EC
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".
Example:

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 channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does
not support analogue broadcasts.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity (16th November
2007)
For Germany
No. 5141
For Italy, Spain and Switzerland
No. 5145
Notice for DVB functions
Any function related to DVB (Digital Video
Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial
broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.
This unit has the capability for DVB
specifi cations. But future DVB services
cannot be guaranteed.
This unit does not support MHP
(Multimedia Home Platform).
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the
following countries:
Germany/Italy/Spain
(As of April 2008)
This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
There may be changes in the service areas.
This service is not available in Switzerland.
RQT9090-L

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Any function related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. This unit has the capability for DVB specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Advanced operations Safety precautions .......4 Important notes for recording .
  • Page 3 Copying titles or playlists ......53 black model of DMR-EX98V for Germany. Copy......... .55 : indicates features applicable in Germany.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These shock or malfunction. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Do not let liquids get into the unit.
  • Page 5: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) For Germany (N2QAYB000232) For Italy, Spain and Switzerland (N2QAYB000233) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video cable For use with this unit only.
  • 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: 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. Do not place the unit on DO NOT Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the...
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. For Germany 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 12) 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD, SD or VHS] (➡ 19, 20, 38) 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 DVD/VHS...
  • Page 9: Main Unit

    Main unit 4 5 6 bp bq Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your fi nger. 1 Cassette eject (➡ 17) bn DRIVE SELECT (➡ 19, 20) 2 Cassette compartment (➡ 17) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Open/close disc tray (➡...
  • Page 10: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for 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 (➡...
  • Page 11: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Defi Nition Multimedia Interface) Cable

    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. [➡ 44, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
  • Page 12: Tv Aspect Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings When the channel could not be received properly, adjust the position and direction of the aerial. DVD/VHS When using an indoor antenna, For Germany ^ DVD/VHS – make sure that there is nothing causing interference. –...
  • Page 13: Hdd And Disc Information

    Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 70). When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
  • Page 14: Play-Only Discs

    HDD and disc information Play-only discs Standard Disc type Logo Uses symbol High quality movie and music discs DVD-Video DVD-V DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they DVD-RW (DVD have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.
  • Page 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 is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.
  • Page 16: Regarding Divx Fi Les, Mp3 Fi Les And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Regarding DivX fi les, MP3 fi les and still pictures (JPEG) DivX -R -R DL CD Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended Playable -R -R DL CD USB formats) and Joliet media This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the File format DivX disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
  • Page 17: Inserting Discs

    Inserting discs 1 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Note When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc ■ Cartridge disc from the cartridge. Insert label-up. Insert label-up with the It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side arrow facing in.
  • Page 18: Watching Analogue And Digital Broadcasts

    Watching analogue and digital broadcasts Press [ e , r ] to select the “Sound” menu or “Other” menu and press [ q ]. Press [ e , r ] to select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press [ q ].
  • Page 19: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced HDD or disc playback” (➡ 34) Note During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby, and “Advanced video cassette playback” (➡ 40) for this unit cannot play discs or titles that do not match the “TV detail information.
  • Page 20: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 23) Press [ * REC] to start recording. and “Advanced recording” (➡ 24) for detail information. Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or disc. Data will not be overwritten. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.
  • Page 21: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 30–33) for Press [GUIDE]. detail information. When GUIDE Plus+ TV Guide: Landscape system is available All Types All Services Wed 15. 10 Wed 15.10.08 12:53 7 ITV 1 DVD/VHS 19:00 20:00 Emmerdale : In today s show we will...
  • Page 22: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete DVD/VHS While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete” and TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE press [OK]. − ShowView ShowView DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC DELETE...
  • Page 23: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast Hello Hola Hallo only): Recording You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Select the audio that you multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom want to record in “DVB Multi of digital channel information display (➡...
  • Page 24: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording HDD and DVD recording modes and approximate recording 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-RW DVD-R DL* +R DL* Single-sided Double-sided*...
  • Page 25: When The Format Confi Rmation Screen Is Displayed

    When the format confi rmation screen Playing while you are recording is displayed You can play HDD, DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive. The recording will not be affected. RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW − HDD/DVD playback (➡ 19, 34, 35) When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or −...
  • Page 26: Flexible Recording

    Advanced recording Flexible Recording When you want to start recording (Recording that fi ts the remaining disc space) Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select “Start” HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW and press [OK]. The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fi...
  • Page 27: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment

    Recording broadcasts from external equipment Linked timer recordings with external See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 23). equipment (digital satellite receiver) Making timer recordings on the — EXT LINK television (e.g., of digital broadcasts) HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW VHS To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer programming To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a...
  • Page 28: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front Manual recording Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW VHS Preparation This unit Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or VHS drive.
  • Page 29: Dv Automatic Recording (Dv Auto Rec)

    DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes HDD RAM are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically. Preparation 1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡...
  • Page 30: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording Using S number to make timer Press [ q ] to move through the items recordings and change the items with [ e , r ]. Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You Timer Remain HDD 30:24 SP...
  • Page 31: Series Recording

    Series recording To release the unit from recording standby [GUIDE Plus+ system (➡ 21) only] You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system.
  • Page 32: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme, Or Resolve Overlapping

    Advanced timer recording ■ To change a programme Check, change or delete a Press [ e , r ] to select the programme and press [OK]. (➡ 30, programme, or resolve overlapping right column, step 3) ■ To delete a programme Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
  • Page 33: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    ■ When the TV Guide displays “No info for Operations in the TV Guide system analogue services” or the empty TV Guide list Basic operations TV Guide: Landscape All Types All Services Wed 15.10 Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait 7 ITV 1 Emmerdale : In today’s show we will...
  • Page 34: Advanced Hdd Or Disc Playback

    Advanced HDD or disc playback Skipping Operation during play 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the time and Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. press [OK]. specifi ed Play skips the specifi ed time. Stop Press [ g ].
  • Page 35: Selecting Recorded Programmes (Titles) To Play

    Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator All Titles screen HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) You can quickly fi nd the recorded titles and easily play them. You Displays all titles. can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC...
  • Page 36: Playing Divx, Mp3 And Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Showing the menu screen Playing DivX video contents -R -R DL CD -R -R DL CD USB 1 Insert the disc. You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto 2 If the disc contains different fi le types DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.
  • Page 37: Playing Mp3 Fi Les

    Regarding DivX VOD content Using the tree screen to fi nd a group DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright 1 While the fi le list is displayed protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you fi rst Press [ q ] while a track is highlighted to display need to register the unit.
  • Page 38: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures ■ 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 (➡...
  • Page 39: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed Show 1 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the album. Slide Show 2 Press [ q ] (PLAY).
  • Page 40: Advanced Video Cassette Playback

    Advanced video cassette playback Operations Stop Press [ g ]. Press [ h ]. Pause Press [ h ] again or [ q ] (PLAY) to restart play. While stopped Fast-forward/Rewind Press [ t ] (backward)/[ y ] (forward). During play Tap or keep pressing [ t ] (backward)/[ y ] (forward).
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Playback Picture

    Adjusting the playback picture Changing audio During play Manual tracking Press [AUDIO]. The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to The audio changes as follows: do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other LR (Stereo) No display (Normal audio track) equipment.
  • Page 42: Playing Music

    Playing music To play music CD Press [ e , r ] to select the track and press [OK]. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. You can also select the track with the numbered buttons. Insert a music CD. e.g., The menu is automatically displayed.
  • Page 43: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions FUNCTION MENU window To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 44: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™"/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, 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 45: 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. [ e , r , w , q ], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.
  • Page 46: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters HDD RAM During play or while stopped (You cannot edit fi nalised discs.) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. +RW -RW(VR) When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red” HDD RAM Title/Chapter button to select “VIDEO”. Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
  • Page 47: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 46) Delete* Press [ w , q ] 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

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [ w , q ] to select the source title You can arrange the chapters (➡ 46) to create a playlist. and press [ r ]. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Press [OK] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to step 7.
  • Page 49: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left) HDD RAM (Play only) -RW(VR) Delete* Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. While stopped HDD RAM Once deleted, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 50: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Editing still pictures (JPEG) Album (still picture) and picture operation HDD RAM SD You can edit pictures and albums. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, Delete Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete”...
  • Page 51: Editing Music

    Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator Preparation HDD RAM SD Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. While stopped Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”.
  • Page 52: Entering Text

    Entering text Name fi eld: shows the text you have entered HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW SD You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Press the “Red” button or Enter Name Standard Characters Other Characters The maximum number of characters: “Green”...
  • Page 53: Copying

    Copying titles or playlists Copy One Touch Copy Advanced Copy Features Make a copying list and then Easy copying from HDD to DVD You can copy directly between copy. You can set the unit to copy with no diffi cult settings. HDD, DVD and VHS.
  • Page 54 Copying titles or playlists ■ Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R* DVD-R DL* DVD-RW* +R DL* Recording Required Required Required...
  • Page 55: Copy

    Copy Preparation ■ To stop copying (➡ 58) Insert a disc that you can use for copying (➡ 17). ■ COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and Confi rm that there is enough remaining disc space. functions (➡ 59) DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL are automatically fi...
  • Page 56: One Touch Copy

    One Touch Copy DVD or VHS HDD or DVD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW VHS HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW The title or playlist being played will automatically be copied. Copying automatically starts from the current position on the video Copying will start from the beginning of the title or playlist being cassette.
  • Page 57: Dvd Hdd

    RAM -RW(VR) +RW RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) -RW(VR) +R +R DL +RW All the titles or playlists recorded on a disc are copied automatically All the titles recorded on the disc, the beginning of the selected title to the HDD. to the end of the disc or the beginning of the selected playlist to the last playlist is automatically copied to the video cassette.
  • Page 58: Advanced Copy

    Advanced Copy Press [ h ] again to cancel. Copying using the copying list– The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If Advanced Copy you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. RAM +RW When you switch between the “VIDEO”...
  • Page 59: Copying A Fi Nalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators +R DL Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW DVD-V HDD VHS (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW...
  • Page 60: Copying A Video Cassette

    Advanced Copy Press [ e , r ] to select “Start Copying”, When the top menu is displayed Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the title then press [OK]. you want to start copying, and press Press [ w ] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
  • Page 61: Copying Sd Video

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM. taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (All You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card with this unit.
  • Page 62: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures HDD RAM USB SD Press [ e , r ] to select “Copy Pictures SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be (JPEG)” and press [OK]. used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.
  • Page 63 Note Register still pictures for copy. The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the copying list may not be the same at the copy destination. If you are going to copy a registered list without making any If still pictures are already contained inside the copy destination changes to it (➡...
  • Page 64: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Note While copying, no other operations can be performed. Timer Music CD (CD-DA) recordings will not proceed. When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Tracks copied on the HDD cannot be transferred to a disc, USB Gracenote Database to obtain title information.
  • Page 65: To Update The Gracenote ® Database

    MP3 fi les are recorded following the existing MP3 album already copied on the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) fi les. Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading the Gracenote Database and providing it through the Web may ®...
  • Page 66: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Audio attribute Using on-screen menus Signal type LPCM/ % Digital/DTS/MPEG: Sampling frequency k (kHz): Common procedures Number of bits b (bit): Number of channels ch (channel): Press [DISPLAY]. Language ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai Disc Soundtrack FRA: French...
  • Page 67: Status Messages

    Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and Status messages sound effect Press [STATUS ]. DVB Multi Audio The display changes each time you press the button. [Digital channel only] Selected drive status/type of disc or USB If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the memory desired channel before recording.
  • Page 68: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) SD Setting the protection Common procedures Preparation Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) While stopped Press [ e , r ] to select “Disc Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 69: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and playlists— Deleting all the contents—Format Delete all titles HDD RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) (New disc only) +R +R DL HDD RAM Preparation Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. Release protection (➡...
  • Page 70: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

    You cannot fi nalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s Display after fi nalising equipment. Thumbnail If you fi nalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than (Still picture) this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be Title Name displayed.
  • Page 71: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Press the “Blue” button to delete all the channels from the The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. profi le. 3 Press [OK] to save the profi le. Deleting a channel from a profi...
  • Page 72 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition To delete a programme position Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select a programme position and press the You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. “Red”...
  • Page 73: Disc

    You can make the following two settings by selecting the external Aspect for Recording input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3) in step 1. Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying. Video System (Auto/PAL/SECAM) In order to record properly, make the appropriate settings to match [16:9] [4:3] the connected equipment.
  • Page 74: Sound

    Changing the unit’s settings Sound Audio Mode for XP Recording Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Dolby Digital] (➡ 96) [LPCM] (➡ 96) Dynamic Range Compression The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that (Dolby Digital only) DVD-V...
  • Page 75: Connection

    Connection HDMI Settings Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be HDMI Video Format shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may You can only select items compatible with the connected not be able to change the settings.
  • Page 76: Vhs

    Changing the unit’s settings AV1 Output Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. Tape Length Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for Set the length of the tape you are using so the unit can show the component output (progressive output).
  • Page 77: Others

    Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic memory for approximately 60 minutes. products close together.
  • Page 78: Shipping Condition

    Changing the unit’s settings Quick Start For Germany, Italy and Spain GUIDE Plus+ Data Download Now 1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display (When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT Start downloading GUIDE Plus+ data. VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals) If this is performed in standby mode for timer recording, timer From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in recording may not work correctly.
  • Page 79: Other Settings

    If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears Manufacturer and Code No. on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Brand Code Brand Code To cancel the Child Lock Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears. AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47...
  • Page 80: Additional Connections

    Additional connections HDD/DVD output and HDD/DVD/VHS output The unit has HDD/DVD/VHS common out terminals and HDD/DVD priority out terminals. HDD/DVD/VHS common out HDD/DVD/VHS common out For HDD/DVD/VHS common out terminals, both HDD/DVD and VHS signals can be output, e.g. RGB or composite video. HDD/DVD priority out AV OUT This is the dedicated terminal to enjoy pictures played on HDD/DVD in higher picture...
  • Page 81: Connecting A Television And Vcr, Digital Satellite Receiver Or Analogue Decoder

    Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder* * Information about the Decoder is for Italy, Spain and Switzerland only. To the aerial Aerial cable Television’s rear panel RF coaxial cable VHF/UHF RF IN (included) Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡...
  • Page 82: Connecting A Television With Audio/Video Or S Video Terminals

    Additional connections * Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with Connecting a television with AUDIO/ COMPONENT VIDEO terminals VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT terminal.
  • Page 83: Connecting With An Hdmi Compatible Television And Receiver

    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. [➡ 44, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link)] Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
  • Page 84: Frequently Asked Questions

    fl ickering can occur. Is my television progressive output — All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input compatible? terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 85 TV Guide Page Is it possible to programme a recording, You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording with a start and end time that are menu. different from the TV Guide system? For the programmes set to “Series Timer Rec.”, you can set the start time earlier and the end time later by some minutes, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • Page 86: Messages

    Messages On the television Page Authorisation Error. You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) Cannot fi nish recording completely. — The programme was copy-protected. —...
  • Page 87 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. Page The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (“...
  • Page 88: Troubleshooting Guide

    This does not indicate a problem with this unit. breaks. Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) Power Page No power. 10, 80, 81 Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.
  • Page 89 TV screen and video (continued) Page The recorded title is stretched 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. vertically. — – If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or -R -R DL -RW(V) longer) recording mode.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting guide Operation Page Cannot operate the television. Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the The remote control doesn’t work. code. The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.
  • Page 91 It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. — You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording. An unusually loud sound is —...
  • Page 92 — You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
  • Page 93 Still pictures Page Cannot display Direct Navigator — This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for screen. linked timer recording with external equipment. Cannot edit or format a card. Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.) The contents of the card cannot —...
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting guide Digital broadcast Page Digital broadcasts cannot be — Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. received. — The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong winds or vibration.
  • Page 95: Specifi Cations

    Long fi le name is unsupported. : 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card or Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or Recording format: DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to VHS Video Cassette System Standard with FM audio HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible.
  • Page 96: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using DTS (Digital Theater Systems) MPEG2. SD Video fi les shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 97 This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images. Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analogue signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital...
  • Page 98 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 legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • Page 99 Gracenote Corporate Description ® Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote . Gracenote is the industry standard in music ® recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. Gracenote Proprietary Legends ® CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2008 Gracenote.
  • Page 100: Index

    Title ......47 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9090-L Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) H0408FJ0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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