Panasonic Diga DMR-EX98VEB 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.
Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or encrypted channels unless connected to an external
source capable of receiving Pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
• This unit has the capability for DVB specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unit is "2".
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No. 5135, 16th November 2007

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EX98VEB
Model No.
Example:
2
2
3
ALL
5
RQT9089-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. Example: • 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 RQT9089-B Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 2: Features

    Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts some Digital TV programmes will be missing. You will need to retune your DVD Recorder each time this happens to recover your digital programmes. To retune your DVD Recorder ➔ “Auto-Setup Restart” in the Setup menu (➔ 79) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 3: Accessories

    For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • Visit our website for product information • It couldn’t be simpler! •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Check, Change, Delete Programmes, or Resolve Overlapping ..35 To deactivate timer programme (e.g. to interrupt a daily or weekly timer programming) ...36 Relief Recording .................36 Auto Renewal Recording ............36 Making timer recordings on the television ........37 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Notes on timer recording ............37 RQT9089...
  • Page 5 Chapters—Creating, Editing ..........56 Troubleshooting Guide .............94 Accessing the Chapter View ............56 Chapter Operations ..............56 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control ..94 Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists .........57 To reset this unit .................94 Accessing the Playlist View ............57 General Issues: Power ...............95...
  • Page 6: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care/Disc And Card 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

    A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. • A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 8: Location Of Parts/Controls

    Return to previous screen Create chapters ............(➔ 42) Skip the specified time/Jet rewind button (JET REW) ............(➔ 42, 46) Show menu for disc playback etc./ Change DVB multi audio (➔ 74) ........... Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 9: The Unit's Display

    Aerial output terminal ....(➔ 10, 11, 86) Y = Luminance signal (brightness), P = Chrominance signal Aerial input terminal ....(➔ 10, 11, 86) (colour difference), P = Chrominance signal (colour difference) For information about the 21-pin Scart terminal (➔ 10) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    18 Video input ground 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 Video output / luminance output 19 Video output 20 Video input 20 Video input / luminance input 21 Ground 21 Ground Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 11: Adding A Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Satellite Receiver

    After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 13). To view satellite programmes Refer to “Watching Satellite Programmes” (➔ 19). To record satellite programmes Refer to “Recording from a Satellite Receiver” (➔ 31). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Definition 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. [➔ 50, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link)] •...
  • Page 13: Setting The Channels And Clock

    Make a note of the PIN number (don’t House No. “Screen Saver”). forget), as it is not possible to return to Postcode RETURN the factory preset. RETURN : leave to store the PIN number. (Continued on the next page) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 14 If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times With the unit stopped every day. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 15: Hdd And Disc Handling

    -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL recording speeds. Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➔ 77). can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- Notes RAM compatible DVD players. can be played back only on equipment •...
  • Page 16: Play-Only Discs

    Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➔ 82). • When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC) (➔ 82). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 17: Usb Memory And Card Handling

    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 18: Divx Files, Mp3S And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    If a folder name or file name has display or be playable. been input using other equipment, DCIM the name may not be displayed XXXXX properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data. XXXX .JPG Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 19: Watching Television

    Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the Notes connections to this unit. You cannot watch satellite programmes during timer recording. to turn the unit on. to select “AV2”. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 20: Playback

    In some cases, the picture quality may Stopping Play Pausing Play still be inferior; this is due to format constraints. Press [ g STOP]. Press [ h PAUSE]. – Press again to restart play. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 21: Recording Television Programmes

    “S-VHS”, it is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit. This unit records in the normal VHS system. – When recording is paused for 5 minutes or more, the unit returns to stop. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 22: Timer Recording

    Follow the on-screen instructions. (Series): Series recording (➔ 34) is set. (Split): The programme is split in two or more parts by other programmes. This unit pauses recording during the gap between the parts of the programme. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 23: Copying Titles (One Touch Copy)

    To cancel copying in the middle Press [ g STOP]. − You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. However, you cannot stop finalising after it has started. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 24: Copying Titles (Vhs ➔ Hdd Or Dvd)

    To cancel copying in the middle Press [ g STOP]. − You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. However, you cannot stop finalising after it has started. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 25: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Dvd ➔ Hdd Or Vhs)

    DVD [➔ 46, VHS Index Search System (VISS)]. • To cancel copying in the middle Press [ g STOP]. − You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 26: Deleting Titles

    HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW (If you format the disc, all of the disc space will be available. (➔ 76)). During playback w to select “Delete”, then Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 27: Important Notes For Recording

    Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. to DVD-R DL and +R DL • It is not possible to record to HDD (Hard Disk Drive), DVD or VHS drive while recording to the other drive. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 28: Advanced Recording

    – Picture distortion may occur when the recording mode switches. – This may not work correctly with some video cassettes. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals – It may not work correctly when “NTSC” is set as the “TV System” (➔ 82).
  • Page 29: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed

    When Digital TEXT (MHEG) (➔ 52) is displayed, Direct TV recording is unavailable. onto the disc again. (➔ 76)] • When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording stops. to start finalising.
  • Page 30: Flexible Recording

    ] to show the remaining recording time. 3. Press [ g STOP]. Remaining time REC 0:59 Notes 1 DVB Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals BBC ONE Wales During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete titles. RQT9089...
  • Page 31: Recording From A Satellite Receiver

    HDD RAM • While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, AV1 output terminal outputs the signal which is input from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output” setting (➔ 83). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 32: Recording From An External Device

    • 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. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 33: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    3. Press [ e , r ] to select “To Others”, then press [OK]. 4. Press [ e , r ] to select “DV Auto Rec”, then press [OK]. You can proceed to step (➔ right). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 34: Advanced Timer Recording

    All Services : BBC 2 Delete Holiday Programme FRI 10/10/08 Programme Name (Guide Link) 20:30 21:30 Press OK to store the programme. Press [OK]. (➔ 53, Entering Text) Series Info DELETE Number RETURN RETURN Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 35: To Cancel A Timer Recording In Progress

    (Continued on the next page) Notes Recording stops and the timer programme is deleted. (Daily and weekly timer programmes remain and timer recording will start from the next time the timer recording is set.) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 36: To Deactivate Timer Programme (E.g. To Interrupt A Daily Or Weekly Timer Programming)

    When there is not enough space on the HDD, the procedure as well. programme may not be recorded completely. Perform step (➔ 35, right column). 1. Press [OPTION]. 2. Press [ e , r ] to select “Timer Off”, then press [OK]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 37: Making Timer Recordings On The Television

    Not recorded Recorded Recorded • The “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen may be displayed immediately after you turn on this unit, if new overlapping occurred. Refer to “Check, Change, Delete Programmes, or Resolve Overlapping” (➔ 35). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 38: Guide Plus+ System

    Some digital broadcast may not send programme information. • The GUIDE Plus+ system setup will not work if the clock is not • Set the timer recording manually (➔ 34, Manual timer recordings). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals set correctly or the wrong postcode is selected. RQT9089...
  • Page 39: Selecting The Programme From The Desired Programme Type Or Category

    • The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found a digital station and loaded the information in the memory. This process can take a while depending on the particular station. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 40: Advanced Hdd And Disc Playback

    Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being played back. • If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to another Direct Navigator screen, the sort will be Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals cancelled. RQT9089...
  • Page 41: Search

    – Press [ q PLAY] to restart normal playback. Notes • If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except DVD-V VCD • allows slow-motion in the forward direction only. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 42: Frame-By-Frame Viewing

    • Chapters cannot be created during EXT LINK standby (➔ 31). • Successive play is not possible. • Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD drive Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals or the DVD drive. RQT9089...
  • Page 43: Playing Mp3

    HDD. – you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive. – The track list for the selected group appears. • Resume functions do not work. Tips To return to the track list Press [RETURN]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 44: Playing Still Pictures

    Shooting date/Number of pictures/Album name • Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be displayed. In this case, the date will appear as [--.--.--]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 45: Slide Show

    – When changing date • If you remove the SD card while the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed, picture rotation information may not be properly stored. Remove the SD card after you exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 46: Advanced Video Cassette Playback

    Depending on your TV, the picture may not be in colour or may be distorted. Only works if there is at least 5 seconds blank space at the end of Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals • Jet Search is automatically cancelled after 10 minutes.
  • Page 47: Adjusting The Playback Picture

    “Tape Length” in the Setup menu (➔ 83) and if the tape is of poor Notes quality. • This function may not work with some tapes. • You can also adjust vertical synchronisation with [CH 1, 2] on the main unit. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 48: Playing Music

    [1] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] Properties While Track View (CD/MP3) screen is displayed 1 Press [OPTION]. HDD CD 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Properties” and press [OK]. To exit the Properties screen, press [OK]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 49: Convenient Functions

    The Pause Live TV function stops automatically 24 hours after You can manage the HDD, discs or cards through started. formatting, finalising and other operations. Copy Music CD You can start copying music CD to the HDD. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 50: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™"/Q Link)

    Even if the TV is turned off, the unit will not be turned off 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. This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are Direct TV Recording viewing on the TV (➔...
  • Page 51: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode Press [ ^ DVD/VHS] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode. When not using “HDAVI Control” Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➔ 83). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 52: Information Messages

    Press [OK] to watch the selected channel. to change the category. To change the length of time digital channel information is (Blue) displayed for – Press [e, r] to select the channel. (➔ 82, On-Screen Messages) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 53: Entering Text

    New Service A new DVB Service has been found. Start DVB Auto-Setup? Selecting DVB Auto-Setup will delete current Profile settings and all Timer Programmes. RETURN Tips The display/hide setting can be changed (➔ 82). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 54: Titles-Editing

    (Only Delete, Set up Protection/Cancel Protection) Select with [ e , r , w , q ] and press [ h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A check mark appears. Press [ h PAUSE] again to cancel. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 55: Divide Title

    DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail Enter Name VIDEO Set up Protection Change Cancel Protection Partial Delete Finish Change Thumbnail 0:00.01 Start play and select the image Change Divide Title of a thumbnail. - -:- -.- - RETURN Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 56: Chapters-Creating, Editing

    Press [ w ] to select “Combine”, then press [OK]. Create Chapter (➔ right). – The selected chapter gets combined with the next Combine Chapters chapter. Title View You can go back to the Title View. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 57: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    1. Press [ DELETE]. A confirmation message displays. Chapters” Edit 2. Press [ w ] to select “Delete”, then press [OK] to confirm. (➔ right). Chapter View If you select “Chapter View” (➔ 58) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 58: Chapter View

    To edit Press [OPTION] to display the menu list. Add Chapter Move Chapter Refer to “Chapter Operations” Create Chapter (➔ right). Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Playlist View You can go back to the Playlist View. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 59: Still Pictures And Music-Editing

    Select with [ e , r , w , q ], then press [ h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A check mark appears. Press [ h PAUSE] again to cancel. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the menu screens Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 60 Press [ e , r ] to select “Change Date”, then press [OK]. Press [ w , q ] to select the item and press [ e , r ] to change. Press [OK]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 61: Accessing The Album (Cd)/Group (Cd)/Track View

    (CD/MP3) (➔ 53, Entering Text) To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Notes To exit the screen Press [EXIT]. • Timer recordings do not start while editing music. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 62: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    SD card only Copying playlists – – Are chapters maintained? – – – Are thumbnails maintained? – – – Recording and Playing while – – – – Copying : Can do, –: Cannot do Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 63 Titles that contain many deleted segments Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card or a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video) When making a copy of multiple titles that were recorded with “Recording Format” set to “Video format” and “VR format”...
  • Page 64: Copy Restrictions

    +R DL • Titles and playlists displaying these marks performed, even in normal speed mode. cannot be selected. Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➔ 27, Copy-once recording) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 65: Copy

    (➔ 66). Tips To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To stop copying (➔ 67) COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions (➔ 64) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 66: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    BBC 1 11/10 SAT 2. Press [ e , r ] to select the destination, then - - - - - - - - - press [OK]. Previous Page 02/02 Next Select OPTION Previous Next RETURN Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 67: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +Rdl

    (Only when high speed copying without finalising) – Still pictures and music recorded on the HDD cannot be played. (Continued on the next page) Press [OK] to cancel the screen display. – To confirm the current progress Press [STATUS Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 68: Copying A Video Cassette

    If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point. playback of the programme you wish to copy finishes. Note that copying is automatically stopped when the tape reaches the end or the remaining Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals capacity of the copy destination is filled. RQT9089...
  • Page 69: Copying Sd Video From An Sd Card

    (➔ 68, Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have right column): been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD • The recording mode is automatically selected by etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD estimating the remaining capacity of the disc for or DVD-RAM.
  • Page 70: Copying Still Pictures

    Copy New Pictures Play Pictures (JPEG) Copy from SD CARD Copy Pictures (JPEG) Copy to Copy added pictures (JPEG) by date. You can copy favorite pictures (JPEG) using Advanced copy. SELECT RETURN SELECT Copy Cancel RETURN Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 71 1. Press [ e , r ] to select “Add”, then press [OK]. 2. Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the still picture or folder to be added, then press [ h PAUSE]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals 3. Press [OK]. RQT9089...
  • Page 72: Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Copying Music To Hdd

    The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. Press [OK]. • To edit the copying list (➔ 73) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Press [w] to confirm. RQT9089...
  • Page 73: To Update Gracenote ® Database

    Press [e, r] to select the MP3 file or folder and press [h PAUSE]. on the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all • Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, necessary items. upgrading the Gracenote Database and providing it ®...
  • Page 74: Setting On-Screen Display

    (channel): Number of channels Notes • You cannot make a change when there is no recording. • Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc’s menus (➔ 40). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 75: Play Menu

    Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape. Noise reduction works for any video input. Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input as is. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 76: Hdd, Dvd And Card Management

    • The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to Press [ e , r ] to select “Disc Name”, then press format discs the unit cannot use. [OK]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals – Entering Text (➔ 53). RQT9089...
  • Page 77 You cannot use the top menu for playing on this unit. up to 15 minutes) ( up to 60 minutes) -R DL +R DL – A message appears when finalising is finished. Press [OK] to complete. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 78: Setup Menu

    To change the name of a profile in the “Profile” column 1 Press [ q ] . 2 Press the “Red” button. (➔ 53, Entering Text) When the station name of the “All Services” column is highlighted Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 79 – check that the aerial is correctly positioned. – adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning” in the Setup menu (➔ left). – check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly broadcasting. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 80: Playback/Recording Settings

    ] This is the language code setting. Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➔ 103, “Language code list”). [Automatic] If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on the disc. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 81: Picture And Sound Settings

    DV IN terminal of this unit, select whether to record the main properly on media such as mini discs. or secondary audio type. [M 1] [M 2] Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 82: Display, Connection And Vhs Settings

    SELECT RETURN Others To change the setting all at once (PAL ↔ NTSC) While stopped, press and hold [ g ] and [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 83: Hdmi Settings

    If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select [Off] Use this setting when playing back a cassette tape “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”. recorded in the VHS format only. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 84: System Settings

    The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. Default Settings This returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the programmed channels, time settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, Owner ID and remote control code. [Yes] [No] Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 85: Other Settings

    BEKO 05 / 71 / 72 / 73 / 74 BENQ 58 / 59 BRANDT 10 / 15 BUSH CENTREX CHANGHONG CURTIS DAEWOO 64 / 65 DESMET DUAL ELEMIS FERGUSON 10 / 34 FINLUX Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 86: Additional Connections

    RF IN RF OUT Rear of VCR After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 13). To recording from a VCR Refer to “Recording from an External Device” (➔ 32). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 87: Using An Audio/Video Cable

    Turn off “Progressive” VIDEO OUT Progressive output if you are concerned about it (➔ 75). This is the COMPONENT This unit VIDEO IN same for multi-system televisions using PAL mode. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 88: Using An Audio Cable For Better Sound

    Red White Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function Audio cable When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a (not supplied) receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➔ 50, Linked Operations Red White with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link)]...
  • Page 89: Media (Disc/Sd Card/Usb Memory) And Video Cassette Handling

    Card” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to malfunction. switch to the SD drive (➔ 42, 70). • If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 90: Frequently Asked Questions

    Is my TV progressive output • All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p − compatible? input terminals are compatible.
  • Page 91: Recording

    New album will be made following the existing album. − the same CD multiple times? Can I transfer the music tracks from • No, you cannot. − HDD to the disc or USB memory? Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 92: Messages

    The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears. X HOLD • The Child Lock function is activated. Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears. The message is alternately displayed. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 93: On The Tv

    HDD. Please delete unwanted titles. Rental Expired. • The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX) • The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. − Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 94: Troubleshooting Guide

    Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. • Operations are not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) • The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (➔ above, To restore the unit if it freezes).
  • Page 95: General Issues: Power

    The unit’s display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if this is the case. The clock does not display on the • Ensure “Power Save” is set to “Off”. unit when switched to standby. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 96: General Issues: Operation

    (“EXT-L” lights up in the unit’s display), then the data update may also not work. • Make sure that the time is set correctly. • Check whether “Off” is set under “TV Guide Download in Standby” and change the setting in System Update in the Setup menu. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 97: General Issues: Dvb-T

    “HDAVI Control” is working. The control panel does not appear. • The control panel is only displayed when connected to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 98: General Issues: Usb

    − recorded titles in the following situations: – between titles recorded with different recording modes. – between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios. – between scenes recorded with different resolutions. – between playlist chapters. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 99: Playback Issues: Sound

    • 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 100: Playback Issues: Vhs Picture

    The clock is not correct. Set the clock. • The programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system may not be correct. It is recommended to modify the start and end times to allow a margin of a few minutes. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 101 +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled. • DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW − discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. • The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.
  • Page 102: Recording Issues: Vhs Recording

    − • 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 coming • When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW −...
  • Page 103: Editing Issues: Hdd, Dvd & Sd

    6669 Greenlandic: 7576 Latin: 7665 Punjabi: 8065 Swedish: 8386 Yiddish: 7473 Cambodian: 7577 Guarani: 7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua: 8185 Tagalog: 8476 Yoruba: 8979 Catalan: 6765 Gujarati: 7185 Lingala: 7678 Tajik: 8471 Zulu: 9085 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 104: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 105: Sampling Frequency

    Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. 2000-2008 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000- Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p 2008 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one input terminals are progressive compatible.
  • Page 106: Specifications

    5 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card or Video Out (PAL/NTSC): Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or DVD- AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD S-Video Out (PAL/NTSC): or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible.
  • Page 107 For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9089...
  • Page 108: Index

    Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9089-B Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) H0408FJ0 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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