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Panasonic Diga DMR-EH59EM 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.
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
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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EH59EM
Model No.
Example:
2
2
3
ALL
5
RQT9272-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are Example: 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 RQT9272-B...

  • Page 2: Features

    Features High Quality Picture Convenient Functions! HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Colour) Linked operations with the TV You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and  Connection with HDMI terminal ( ...

  • Page 3: Accessories

     For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852  All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are  For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.  Visit our website for product information  It couldn’t be simpler! ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions Table of Contents Getting Started Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, Features ................2 Features high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Accessories ................3 conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Sales and Support Information ..........
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Guide ..........82 Still Pictures and Music—Editing ........49 Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture View ...... 49 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Album (still picture)/Picture Operations ........49 Control ................82 Accessing the Album and Track View ........51 To Reset This Unit ..............

  • 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: Remote Control Information/Unit Care

    Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Laboratories. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of worldwide patents issued &...

  • Page 8: Location Of Parts/Controls

    Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control  Turn the unit on or off ..........(  Select drive (HDD or DVD) ........ ( 21, 22)  Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ............(   To delete unwanted recorded titles, still pictures or ...

  • Page 9: The Unit's Display

    ............(  Timer recording indicator When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: The Timer recording indicator fl ashes when the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby. Rear Panel DMR-EH59EM-K IN IN VQ7AA01002 R VIDEO SER. NO. (TV) OPTICAL...

  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable  Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables.  Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.  Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

  • Page 11: Adding A Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Digital 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 ( 42). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”...

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Defi Nition Multimedia Interface) Cable (Not Included)

     When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [ 42, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]...

  • Page 13: Setting The Channels And Clock

    Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation:  Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and   select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE  These are the first settings you make SELECT upon buying the unit.
  • Page 14 Setting the Channels and Clock  to select “Yes”, then With the unit stopped The cursor moves to “Name”.  to enter the name. ,  to select a letter, then  to move to next character. ,  to select “Others”, then Repeat this to enter the name.
  • Page 15 VIDEO Plus+ system setting for digital satellite stations (Memorizing the PlusCode number) This unit doesn’t have a built-in satellite tuner. If the satellite receiver is connected to this unit ( 11), the following operation will allow you to use PlusCode numbers to make timer recordings for digital satellite stations.

  • Page 16: Hdd And Disc Handling

    Notes Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 65). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-  [RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a title has RAM compatible DVD players. been erased.

  • Page 17: Play-Only Discs

    Play-only Discs Standard Disc type Logo Uses symbol DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW  video recorded on another DVD recorder  You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if DVD-RW they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. (DVD Video [-RW‹VR›] ...

  • Page 18: Usb Memory Handling

    This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.  If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, is connected to this unit's USB port, you can copy the SD Video recorded with the camera to this unit's HDD or DVD-RAM.

  • Page 19: Divx Fi Les, Mp3 Fi Les And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    DivX fi les, Music fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) DivX File information Notes [HDD] [RAM] Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]   Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a File format DivX digital camera, etc.) Files must have the extension ...

  • Page 20: Watching Television Programmes

    Watching Television Programmes Watching Television Programmes Preparation:    Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE SELECT  to turn the unit on. VIDEO Plus+ to select desired channel. STATUS DELETE INPUT...

  • Page 21: Playback

    Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 34 to 36) for detail information. Preparation:  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the  connections to this unit.  DRIVE Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs SELECT [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]...

  • Page 22: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 25) and “Advanced Recording” ( 26 to 28) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]   Preparation: DRIVE  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the SELECT connections to this unit.

  • Page 23: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)  Preparation:   Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 24: Deleting Titles

    Deleting Titles [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Preparation:  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.  [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64). ...

  • Page 25: Notes For Recording

    Notes for Recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] When Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. Select the main or secondary audio before recording You can change the audio during playback. 69, Bilingual Audio Selection) recording 36, Changing audio during play) a bilingual However in the following cases, Hello...

  • Page 26: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this table are an estimate.) DVD-R, DVD-RAM 3 3 DVD-RW, DVD-R DL +R DL Recording Mode Single-sided Double-sided 1...

  • Page 27: When The Format Confi Rmation Screen Is Displayed

    To stop recording Press []. to start fi nalising. Notes  When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV to eject the disc without channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording OPEN/CLOSE fi...

  • Page 28: Flexible Recording

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

  • Page 29: Recording From A Digital Satellite Receiver

    Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external Manual Recording equipment (SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellite types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) receiver using timer programming...

  • Page 30: Recording From An External Device

    Recording from an External Device Notes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.  Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

  • Page 31: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings Preparation: – The timer icon is displayed in left column.  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. – “” lights on the unit’s ...

  • Page 32: To Cancel A Timer Recording In Progress

    Advanced Timer Recording To cancel a timer recording in progress DELETE to delete. – You cannot delete programmes that are While the unit is on currently recording. STOP to modify the programme. , , ,  to make changes, – Confi rmation screen appears. then ...

  • Page 33: Relief Recording

    Making timer recordings on the television Relief Recording (e.g., of digital broadcasts) When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining blank space, recording automatically [HDD] switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or To make a timer recording with your television, connect the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording to a television with a Q Link function (...

  • Page 34: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Two or more titles recorded in the Displays all titles. Selecting Titles to Play Daily/weekly timer recording mode are (in Thumbnail Display) bundled and displayed as one item. You can easily select and play recorded programmes by (in Thumbnail Display) using DIRECT NAVIGATOR.

  • Page 35: Search

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

  • Page 36: Changing Audio During Play

    Advanced Playback Playing DivX, Music fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen Changing audio during play [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD]  Insert the disc. e.g. [CD]  If the disc contains Disc AUDIO different fi le types Play Video ( DivX ) Press [, ] to select the Play Pictures ( JPEG )

  • Page 37: Playing Music Fi Les

    Notes Playing Music fi les  Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] D D [USB] B B showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV.

  • Page 38: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, Music fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) Playing still pictures Tips DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons [HDD] [RAM] Picture and folder protected. [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] [USB]  You can play still pictures recorded with a computer Album that has not yet been viewed ([HDD] [RAM]) onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.
  • Page 39 Slideshow Notes To return to the picture to its original position You can display still pictures one by one with regular Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step , then press interval. [OK].  Rotation information will not be stored. –...

  • Page 40: Playing Music

    Playing music To play music CD , , to select the track, then Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  You can also select the track with the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: “15”: Insert a music CD. “115”: The menu is automatically displayed.

  • Page 41: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Display Tips By using the FUNCTION MENU display you may By using the FUNCTION MENU display you may To exit the FUNCTION MENU display access the main functions quickly and easily. Press [FUNCTION MENU].  If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup Playback continues.

  • Page 42: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™"/Q Link)

    Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure. What is Q Link? [Q\Link] Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable. Preparation: ...

  • Page 43: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV.

  • Page 44: Titles-Editing

    Titles—Editing [HDD] [RAM] Title Operations [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit fi nalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Delete You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles.

  • Page 45: Change Thumbnail

    Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. − − Perform steps  ...

  • Page 46: Chapters-Creating, Editing

    Chapters—Creating, Editing Tips [HDD] [RAM] To exit the menu screens When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play on Chapter View. To view other pages Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”...

  • Page 47: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [HDD] [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. − Perform steps  of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) Tips Press [, ] to select the source title, then press...

  • Page 48: Chapter View

    Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists Edit Chapter Operations  Press [ ,  ] to select “Add Chapter”, [HDD] [RAM] Chapter then press [OK]. You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail. 47, Creating Playlists) − Perform steps  of “Accessing the Playlist View”...

  • Page 49: Still Pictures And Music-Editing

    Still Pictures and Music—Editing Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture Album (still picture)/Picture Operations View Notes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG)  Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”,“Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or Preparation: “Create Album”. ...
  • Page 50 Still Pictures and Music—Editing Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Copy to DVD/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally Picture View” ( 49). deleted. Press [, ] to select “Copy to DVD” or “Copy to ...

  • Page 51: Accessing The Album And Track View

    Accessing the Album and Track View Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] Preparation:  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Preparation:  [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge 64, Setting Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  Protection) – When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”.

  • Page 52: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlists With this unit, you can select a Copy [Video(HDD to DVD)] Copy [Video(HDD to DVD)] Copy [Video(HDD to DVD)] Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Copy [Video(HDD to DVD)] Copy [Video(HDD to DVD)] Advanced Copy Advanced Copy copy method from the two types listed below.

  • Page 53: Copy Restrictions

     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  1  2  3  4  2 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +R DL...

  • Page 54: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]

    Copying titles or playlists Before copying Press [,] to select the title you want to copy,  then press [  ]. When copying a title with main and secondary audio A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from necessary items.

  • Page 55: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    []. Copying using the copying list A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. —Advanced Copy – Press [] again to cancel. – The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item [HDD] ...

  • Page 56: Copying A Fi Nalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Copying titles or playlists Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Notes When you stop High-speed copying After performing steps – ( All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press ...

  • Page 57: Copying Sd Video From A Video Equipment

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have Copy Time longer. been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc,  Press [, ] to select “Hour” and “Min.”, then press [, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or ] to set the recording time.

  • Page 58: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying Still Pictures – To edit the copying list ( below)  You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or  Press [] to confi rm. CD-R/CD-RW. To register on a folder by folder basis  Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the ...

  • Page 59: Copying Still Pictures On The Usb Memory

    Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Copying still pictures on the USB memory After performing steps – ( 58, Copying using the copying list) Copying all the still pictures Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press  [OK].

  • Page 60: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s Tips HDD. To stop recording Music CD (CD-DA) Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the ...

  • Page 61: To Update Gracenote

    Delete the selected items. the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) Press [, ] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].  Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading the Gracenote Database and providing it ®...

  • Page 62: Setting On-Screen Display

    Setting On-Screen Display Source Select (DivX) Accessing the On-Screen Display  Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display  Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded using and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, interlace.

  • Page 63: Status Messages

    Status Messages The following messages and displays appear to let Transfer [Only when you have selected “On” in “Progressive” ( 62)] you know what operations are being performed and Select the method of conversion for progressive output to the status of the unit. suit the type of material being played.

  • Page 64: Hdd And Dvd Management

    HDD and DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, fi nalising and other Deleting All Titles operations. You can delete all titles on HDD or the single-sided DVD-RAM Accessing the Management Menus at once. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: [HDD] [RAM] ...

  • Page 65: Create Top Menu

    Selecting the background style—Top Menu Notes [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This You can select the background that will be displayed as the can render the disc unusable. DVD-Video top menu after fi nalising or Create Top Menu ...

  • Page 66: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.   Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].  Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press  left, Accessing the Setup Menu) [OK].
  • Page 67 To change the tuning settings for individual Auto-Setup Restart programme position Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if setup ( 13) fails for Manual Tuning some reason. Pos Channel CH Pos Channel CH BBC1 Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a Q BBC2 Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable or a Manual...

  • Page 68: Playback/Recording Settings

    Playback/Recording Settings Settings for Recording   Press [OK] to show the following settings. Others Setup Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP (6Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

  • Page 69: Picture And Sound Settings

    Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through   Others Setup the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 76). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if the 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has...

  • Page 70: Display And Connection Settings

    Display and Connection Settings Connection   Others Setup ,  select “Connection”    select “Connection”   ,  select item   select item Setup TV Aspect 16:9 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) Progressive All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. TV System Tuning HDMI Settings...

  • Page 71: Viera Link

    TV System AV1 Output Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. NTSC video from another source. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for 1.

  • Page 72: System Settings

    System Settings Entering Text You can give names to recorded titles, etc.   Others Setup  When viewing the Enter Name screen. Enter Name 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) Top Menu Preview All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. &...

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 ( 42). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”...

  • Page 75: Using An Audio/Video Cable (Not Included)

     You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable (not included), S-Video cable (not included) or component cables (not included) instead of the 21-pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 74). Connect to terminals of the same colour. Using an Audio/Video Cable (not included) Using an S Video Cable ( not included) The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture...

  • Page 76: Using An Audio Cable (Not Included) For Better Sound

    VIDEO Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]  It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP- AUDIO CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

  • Page 77: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory)

    Media Handling (Disc/USB Memory) Inserting Discs Disc Care  Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. [RAM] Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. – Insert a disc. Holding a disc Insert label-up. Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fi...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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. Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW  You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, after finalising the disc on this unit.

  • Page 80: Messages

    Messages On the Unit’s Display Page −  An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the (“ ” stands for a service number.) status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide.

  • Page 81: On The Tv

    U80, U81, U99 −  The unit fails to operate properly. Press [/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Press [/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit −  There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or copying;...

  • Page 82: 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 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 83: General Issues Power

     Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save” is set to “On”.  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 ( 82, To restore the unit if it freezes).

  • Page 84: 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. The remote control doesn’t work.

  • Page 85: General Issues: Viera Link

    General Issues VIERA Link Page VIERA Link doesn’t work. −  Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On.  Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. −...

  • Page 86: Playback Issues: Picture

    Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture Page The images from this unit do not 10−12,  Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly. appear on the TV. 74−76  Try connecting an alternative cable. Picture is distorted.  Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. −...

  • Page 87: Playback Issues Sound

    Playback Issues Picture (Continued) Page Cannot see the beginning of the −  (If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable) title played. When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control, but you may not be able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on the TV.

  • Page 88: Playback Issues: Operation

    −  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 (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

  • Page 89: Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording

    −  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.  This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.

  • Page 90: Recording Issues Music

    (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode −  [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed Copy”) set to “Video format” (“On”), and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.

  • Page 91: Editing Issues: Hdd & Dvd

    Editing Issues HDD & DVD Page Cannot edit. 24, 44  You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. Cannot format.  The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. −...

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Folder This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is This is a place on the hard disk or disc where groups of data are converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a stored together.

  • Page 93: Sampling Frequency

    Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. 2009 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; input terminals are progressive compatible.

  • Page 94: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Video In (PAL/NTSC): Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , Power consumption: Approx. 33 W termination Standby mode: (“Power Save” is set to “On”) Approx. 0.9 W S-Video In (PAL/NTSC): (“Power Save”...
  • Page 95 CAUTION! Information for Users on Collection and Disposal THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. of Old Equipment and used Batteries USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. These symbols on the products, packaging, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 96: Index

    DV automatic recording ......30 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper.  Panasonic Corporataion Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9272-B F1208TJ0 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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