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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EH585
Model No.
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EG
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:
2
ALL
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.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the
following countries:
Austria/Belgium/Germany/Italy/Luxembourg/
Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland
(As of February 2008)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
2
3
5
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Example: Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. -
Page 2: Included Accessories
Included accessories CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR Please check and identify the supplied accessories. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE (Product numbers correct as of February 2008. These SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS may be subject to change.) RADIATION EXPOSURE. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started Editing Included accessories ......2 Editing titles/chapters ......40 The remote control information . -
Page 4: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1Turn the unit on (➡ 8) 2Select drive [HDD or DVD] (➡ 17, 18) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4To delete unwanted recorded titles, still pictures or music (➡... -
Page 5: Main Unit
Main unit OPEN / CLOSE Pull to flip down the front OPEN / CLOSE panel. 1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 8) 7USB port (➡ 14) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 8Stop (➡ 18, 30) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. -
Page 6: Step 1 Connection
STEP Connection Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 38). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 82). [Required]setting] “AV1 Output”... - Page 7 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. [➡ 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
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Page 8: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect Settings
STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings ∫ To change the on-screen menu language to English 1 While stopped, Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ¦ DVD ¦ 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Weit. Funktionen” and press ¦ [OK]. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup”... -
Page 9: Guide Plus+ System Settings
GUIDE Plus+ system settings One of the following screens will appear GUIDE Plus+ system Confirm the message on the screen. The GUIDE Plus+ system provides programme information from the host station displayed on the television like a TV programme Landscape Prog. -
Page 10: Editing Programme Lists
GUIDE Plus+ system settings Refer to the control reference on page 8. Editing programme lists GUIDE Plus+ data download Press [GUIDE]. The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several Press [OPTION]. -
Page 11: Changing The Settings
Host Channel Changing the settings It is not possible to receive GUIDE Plus+ data in all countries You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list. (➡ below). Press [GUIDE]. Check whether the right Host Channel has been input. Press [OPTION]. -
Page 12: Hdd And Disc Information
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 60). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this RAM compatible DVD players. -
Page 13: Discs That Cannot Be Played
Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard Uses symbol [DVD-V] DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW (DVD DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they Video Recording have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. -
Page 14: Usb Memory Information
USB memory information Compatible USB memories USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol: – USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed. USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed. ≥USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. -
Page 15: Regarding Divx Files, Mp3 Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Playable formats) and Joliet media ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the File DivX disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions. -
Page 16: 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 17: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 30) for detail match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (➡ 64). information. ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. -
Page 18: Recording Television Programmes
Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21) and Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. “Advanced recording” (➡ 22) for detail information. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. -
Page 19: Timer Recording
Timer recording Refer to “Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system” (➡ 29) and “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 26–28) Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make for detail information. timer recordings You can perform timer recordings by simply selecting the desired programme from the television programme list. -
Page 20: Deleting Titles
Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete ¦ ¦ While stopped DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ShowView ShowView DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC DELETE PROG/CHECK... -
Page 21: Important Notes For Recording
Important notes for recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] When recording a Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. Select the main or secondary audio before bilingual programme You can change the audio during playback. recording (➡ 30, Changing audio during play) (➡... -
Page 22: Advanced Recording
Advanced recording 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.) §3 §3 Recording Mode DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL +R DL (250 GB) DVD-RW (8.5 GB) -
Page 23: Flexible Recording
When you want to start recording Flexible Recording Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥Recording starts. The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording ≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in within the remaining disc space. -
Page 24: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment
Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21). equipment (digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Making timer recordings on the To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer programming television (e.g., of digital broadcasts) -
Page 25: 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 DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] OPEN / CLOSE [HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec”... -
Page 26: Advanced Timer Recording
Advanced timer recording Using S number to make timer Manually programming timer recordings recordings Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You Press [PROG/CHECK]. can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. Press [ShowView]. Timer Remain 30:24 SP... -
Page 27: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun
To cancel recording when recording Check, change or delete a programme has already begun ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. While the unit is on Press [PROG/CHECK]. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫]. -
Page 28: Relief Recording
Advanced timer recording Auto Renewal Recording Relief Recording [HDD] When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when over the old one. -
Page 29: Operations In The Guide Plus+ System
Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system Selecting the programme from the Basic operations desired category Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. The Programme Type function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by main category (e.g. Movies, Sport). Each main category Landscape view Landscape Prog. -
Page 30: Advanced Playback
Advanced playback Skipping 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. Operation during play 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. and press [OK]. specified Play skips the specified time. Stop Press [∫]. time (Time ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time The stopped position is memorized. -
Page 31: Selecting Recorded Programmes (Titles) To Play-Direct Navigator
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] All Titles screen You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can Displays all titles. also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO... -
Page 32: Playing Divx, Mp3 And Still Pictures
Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto 1 Insert the disc. DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. 2 If the disc contains different file types Show DivX Menu screen. -
Page 33: Playing Mp3 Files
Regarding DivX VOD content Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display need to register the unit. -
Page 34: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures ∫ Regarding Album View screen Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the Playing still pictures shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. You can arrange these still pictures and create an album (➡ 44). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [HDD] [RAM] ≥You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R,... -
Page 35: 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 [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). Slide Show Setting You can also start Slide Show with the following steps. -
Page 36: Playing Music
Playing music To play music CD e.g., [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. To return to the previous screen Insert a music CD. -
Page 37: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions To pause the TV programme you are FUNCTION MENU window 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 tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. -
Page 38: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)
Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time when recording, copying, finalising etc. ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. -
Page 39: 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. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons. -
Page 40: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters [HDD] [RAM] During play or while stopped [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, Press the “Red” Title/Chapter button to select “VIDEO”. Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. -
Page 41: Title Operations
Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 40) § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Delete ≥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 titles. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. -
Page 42: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and You can arrange the chapters (➡ 40) to create a playlist. press [OK]. Title Title Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter and press [OK]. -
Page 43: Playlist Operations
Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left) [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press Delete [OK]. While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTION MENU]. cannot be restored. -
Page 44: Editing Still Pictures And Music
Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture Editing still pictures (JPEG) operation [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) ≥You can edit pictures and albums. Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” Delete ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD- R/CD-RW and USB memory. -
Page 45: Editing Music
Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] [HDD] [RAM] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. -
Page 46: Entering Text
Entering text Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] character and press [OK]. You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Repeat this step to enter other characters. The maximum number of characters: ≥To delete a character [HDD] [RAM] Characters... -
Page 47: Copying Titles Or Playlists
Copying titles or playlists Copy Advanced Copy Features Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy. settings. You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the way you want. HDD ➝... -
Page 48: Copy
Copying titles or playlists Before copying After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play- When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from only and you can no longer record or edit. -
Page 49: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy
≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Copying using the copying list– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or Advanced Copy “ ” can be registered. [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “ ”... -
Page 50: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
Copying titles or playlists Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators +R DL Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] >... - Page 51 When the top menu is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press [OK]. My favorite 01/02 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time.
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Page 52: Copying Still Pictures
Copying still pictures Copying using the copying list [HDD] [RAM] [USB] ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/ [HDD] [RAM] CD-RW. ≥Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. - Page 53 [Note] Register still pictures for copy. ≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the copy ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any list may not be the same at the copy destination. changes to it (➡...
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Page 54: Copying Music To Hdd
Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. [Note] ≥While recording, 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 recorded on the HDD cannot be transferred to a disc, USB Gracenote ®... -
Page 55: To Update The Gracenote Database
MP3 files are recorded following the existing MP3 album already copied on the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) files. ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading the Gracenote ® Database and providing it through the Web may be ∫... -
Page 56: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message
Using on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menus Disc menu—Setting the disc content § Soundtrack Common procedures [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear. Press [DISPLAY]. [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language). -
Page 57: Status Messages
Sound menu—Change the sound effect Play menu—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. V.S.S. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] can be selected will differ. -
Page 58: Hdd And Disc Management
HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Setting the protection Common procedures [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. While stopped After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) Press [FUNCTION MENU]. -
Page 59: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Deleting all the contents—Format all titles [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Preparation ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 58, Setting the protection). ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. -
Page 60: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu
Play on other players – ≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s Display after finalising equipment. ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Thumbnail this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be (Still picture) displayed. -
Page 61: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. To change the tuning settings for individual programme ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. position Common procedures Manual Tuning Pos Name Pos Name While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. -
Page 62: Disc
Changing the unit’s settings Auto-Setup Restart [DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. Download from TV ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡ 8) fails for some make here. -
Page 63: Picture
Picture Select how to output the signal. Select “Bitstream” if the connected (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) equipment decodes the signal. Comb Filter Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels. Select the picture sharpness when recording. -
Page 64: Connection
Changing the unit’s settings Aspect for 4:3 Video Connection To play a 4:3 title when connected with an HDMI cable, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen television. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be [4:3] Picture output expands left or right. -
Page 65: Others
Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM. Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote [On] control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [Off] Standby power consumption is less than when this is set to “On”. -
Page 66: Other Settings
Manufacturer and Code No. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears Brand Code Brand Code on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”... -
Page 67: Additional Connections
Additional connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with Connecting a television with AUDIO/ COMPONENT VIDEO terminals VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the Television’s rear panel VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) AUDIO IN Television’s rear panel Television’s rear panel... -
Page 68: Connecting An Amplifier With A Digital Input Terminal
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. [➡ 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. -
Page 69: Connecting A Television And Vcr
Connecting a television and VCR Television’s rear panel To household mains socket To the aerial (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) VHF/UHF Connecting a terminal other RF IN than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 7, 67) AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete. -
Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals Is my television progressive output —... - Page 71 GUIDE Plus+ Page ≥The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited. Depending on the country, signal Why is the GUIDE Plus+ system only — available after approx. 2 hours? quality and number of channels received, the time until the GUIDE Plus+ system is ready can vary.
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Page 72: Messages
Messages On the television Page ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorisation Error. registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording completely. —... - Page 73 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. (“∑”...
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Page 74: Troubleshooting Guide
This does not indicate a problem with this unit. ≥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 ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. - Page 75 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. The recorded title is stretched – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” vertically.
- Page 76 Troubleshooting guide Operation Page ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the Cannot operate the television. 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 77 ≥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.
- Page 78 ≥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 79 Still pictures Page ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for Cannot display Direct Navigator — screen. linked timer recording with external equipment. ≥Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then insert again. If this does not solve the The contents of the USB memory —...
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Page 80: Specifications
Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format Video DVD-R : DVD-Video format Video system: DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields DVD-RW : DVD-Video format NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) +R DL (Double Layer) -
Page 81: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Finalise This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. before it is decoded into its various channels. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalise DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) unit. - Page 82 DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.
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Page 83: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Foreign matter Placement Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high shock or malfunction. temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Do not let liquids get into the unit. -
Page 84: Index
VPS/PDC ......28 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9059-L Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) F1207YU0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany...