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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EH55
Model No.
DMR-EH56
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EC EG
HARD DISK DRIVE
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
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/France/Germany/Italy/
Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland
(As of end of February 2006)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
RQT8415-L
2
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-EH55 Model No. DMR-EH56 Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com EC EG Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are HARD DISK DRIVE sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. - Page 2 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started HDD, disc and card information ....4 Important notes for recording .....8 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . -
Page 4: Hdd, Disc And Card Information
HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Logo Indicated in these instructions by Recording format Data that can be recorded and played §1 Re-writable §2 Play on other players Compatible with high §3 speed recording What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do) - Page 5 For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording) §5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalized are compatible and can be played. §6 You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
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Page 6: Discs That Cannot Be Played
HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video Logo Indicated in [DVD-V] these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs Disc type DVD-R Logo Indicated in these DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF instructions by ≥DVD-R §1 Instructions with video... -
Page 7: Cards You Can Use On This Unit
≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ 49, 81). ≥MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 55) ≥MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card. -
Page 8: Important Notes For Recording
Important notes for recording [HDD] [RAM] When recording a Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. bilingual programme You can change the audio during playback. (➡ 36, Changing audio during play) However in the following cases, select whether to record the main or secondary audio: –Recording sound in LPCM (➡... -
Page 9: 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 10: Disc And Card Handling
Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs Be careful about scratches and dirt. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. -
Page 11: Included Accessories
Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of January 2006. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ (EUR7659Y60) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead ≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. -
Page 12: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE... -
Page 13: Main Unit
Main unit Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Disc tray (➡... -
Page 14: Step 1 Connection
STEP Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡... - Page 15 Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder To the aerial Television’s rear panel Aerial VHF/UHF cable AV IN RF IN RF coaxial RF coaxial cable cable (included) (included) IN IN AV1 ( TV ) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AV2 ( DECODER/EXT ) This unit’s rear panel 21-pin Scart cable...
- Page 16 STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel AUDIO IN Red White Yellow Audio/Video cable (included) Red White Yellow R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L This unit’s rear panel Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO IN Video cable...
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Page 17: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier
Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. [Required]setting] “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 67) ≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included), check the terminal shape of the connected equipment. -
Page 18: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect Settings
STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings Í DVD Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU ENTER SUB MENU REC MODE REC MODE AUDIO AUDIO STATUS STATUS Turn on the television and select the... -
Page 19: Guide Plus+ System Settings
GUIDE Plus+ system settings Regarding the GUIDE Plus+ system The GUIDE Plus+ system provides programme information from the host station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired programme from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programmes by displaying only the programmes in a certain category. -
Page 20: Guide Plus+ Data Download
GUIDE Plus+ system settings Refer to the control reference on page 18. GUIDE Plus+ data download The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. -
Page 21: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list. Press [GUIDE]. Press [SUB MENU]. Landscape Prog. Type 12.1 Wed All Types 12.1. Wed 15:05 Gilmore girls 16:05~17:05 15:30 16:00 16:30 Time: 15:00 Ta... Abenteuer... Fliege-Die Talkshow ... -
Page 22: Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control
Set up to match your television and remote control Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 SUB MENU SUB MENU ENTER CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK... -
Page 23: Television Operation
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. -
Page 24: Recording Television Programmes
Recording television programmes S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DV IN Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP ∫ STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU REC MODE REC MODE AUDIO AUDIO STATUS STATUS AUDIO See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8). ≥[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. -
Page 25: Disc Insertion/Ejection
Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode (160 GB) XP (High picture quality recording 36 hours mode) SP (Standard 70 hours... -
Page 26: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording-One Touch Recording
Recording television programmes Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SELECT SKIP SKIP ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO... -
Page 27: Flexible Recording
Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations. -
Page 28: Timer Recording
Timer recording S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DV IN EXT LINK Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons ¢ INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK GUIDE 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU... -
Page 29: Operations In The Guide Plus+ System
Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view Landscape 15.7. Tue 15.7. Tue 15:05 16:05~17:05 Time: SAT1 RTL2 PRO7 -24 Hr TIMER REC RETURN Portrait view Portrait 15.7. Tue 15:05 15.7 Tue 15:00~15:15 15:15~16:00... -
Page 30: Using Show View Number To Make Timer Recordings
Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Using S number to make timer recordings Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. Press [ShowView]. ShowView Remain 30:24 SP... -
Page 31: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun
To cancel recording when recording has already begun While the unit is on Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫]. Stop Recording Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording? It will be cancelled if you stop. Stop Recording Cancel SELECT... -
Page 32: Relief Recording
Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Relief Recording When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD. -
Page 33: Recording Broadcasts From An External Equipment
Recording broadcasts from an external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8). Making timer recordings on the television (e.g., of digital broadcasts) To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (➡... -
Page 34: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR, “Top Menu” ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER... -
Page 35: Operations During Play
∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. [0] ➡... -
Page 36: Changing Audio During Play
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 34. Operations during play (continued) Slow-motion [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] Frame-by-frame [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]... -
Page 37: Playing Divx Discs, Mp3 Discs And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) DivX [-R] [CD] Playable discs File DivX ≥Files must have the extension format “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders of folders (including the root folder) Number... -
Page 38: Selecting File Type To Play
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Í DVD Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP :, 9 ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU REC MODE REC MODE... -
Page 39: Playing Mp3 Discs
Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. -
Page 40: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Refer to the control reference on page 38. Playing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [CD] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7). ≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a DVD-R or CD-R/ CD-RW on a PC. -
Page 41: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Slide Show Setting While the Album View screen is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). -
Page 42: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message
Using on-screen menus/Status message Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO STATUS... -
Page 43: Status Messages
Play menu—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Repeat Play ≥All [CD] [VCD] ≥Chapter [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] ≥Group... -
Page 44: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP :, 9 STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU “Red” REC MODE REC MODE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] AUDIO STATUS (You cannot edit finalized discs.) -
Page 45: Title Operations
Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. § 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 46: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, editing and playing playlists Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU REC MODE You can arrange the chapters (➡ 44) to create a playlist. AUDIO STATUS Title Chapter Chapter Chapter... -
Page 47: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters
Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist. -
Page 48: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP :, 9 STOP STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU “Green” REC MODE REC MODE AUDIO AUDIO STATUS STATUS [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡... -
Page 49: Album And Picture Operation
Album and picture operation After performing steps 1–4, page 48 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. § Delete Picture ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before § Delete Album proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. -
Page 50: Delete Navigator
Delete Navigator Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER “Red” REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK “Green”... -
Page 51: Copying Titles Or Playlists
Copying titles or playlists Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Features settings. HDD ➝ DVD Copy direction DVD ➝ HDD §1 High speed mode copy Changing recording mode §3 Finalize High speed mode Copying MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card (➡... -
Page 52: Copy
Copying titles or playlists DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP SKIP :, 9 ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CHAPTER CHAPTER “Red” REC MODE REC MODE AUDIO AUDIO STATUS STATUS STATUS ∫ Speed and recording mode when copying [HDD] >... -
Page 53: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy
Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also the notes “Before copying” (➡ 52). While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. - Page 54 Copying titles or playlists (Continued) Refer to the control reference on page 52. ∫ To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. (You cannot stop while finalizing) When High-speed copying All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied.
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Page 55: Copying A Finalized Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
SD card Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with... -
Page 56: Copying Still Pictures
Copying still pictures Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [SD] REC MODE EXT LINK ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB... -
Page 57: Copying All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures
To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. Multiple editing Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register to the list. ≥A check mark appears. -
Page 58: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder
Copying from a video cassette recorder DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK ¥... -
Page 59: Linked Operations With The Tv (Q Link)
Linked operations with the TV (Q Link) What is Q Link? Q Link enables you to connect this unit to a Q Link equipped Panasonic TV and perform various linked functions. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. -
Page 60: Hdd, Disc And Card Management
HDD, disc and card management Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE AUDIO AUDIO STATUS STATUS [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡... -
Page 61: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 60). After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60) Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes”... -
Page 62: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu
Play on other players ≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. ≥Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording. -
Page 63: Entering Text
Entering text VOLUME DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons ShowView ShowView DELETE DELETE ¢ INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN RETURN SUB MENU CREATE CREATE... -
Page 64: Functions Window
FUNCTIONS window Í Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER 3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK AUDIO AUDIO STATUS STATUS DISPLAY DISPLAY DRIVE SELECT Child Lock... -
Page 65: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- DV IN < OPEN/CLOSE Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons ShowView ShowView DELETE DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE... -
Page 66: Summary Of Settings
Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 65. Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Tuning Manual (➡ 69) Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 70) Download from TV (➡ 70) Disc Settings for playback ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. - Page 67 Tabs Menus Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Sound Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
- Page 68 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 65. Tabs Connection TV Aspect (➡ 18) Progressive (➡ 22) This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”.
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Page 69: Tuning
Tuning While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and press [1]. Setup Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV Tuning Disc Picture... -
Page 70: Tv System
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 65. Restart set up You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡ 18) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69) Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup Restart”... -
Page 71: Manual Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting Usually, the unit’s setup function (➡ 18) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. ≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes. -
Page 72: Messages
Messages On the television Authorization Error. Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in Setup. Cannot record on the disc. Unable to format. Cannot play on this unit. Cannot record. - 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. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (“∑”...
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Page 74: Frequently Asked Questions
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. - Page 75 GUIDE Plus+ ≥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? ≥No, you can use the GUIDE Plus+ system without a contract. The Host Channel in France is Canal Plus.
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Page 76: Troubleshooting Guide
Picture is distorted. RQT8415 ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.) ≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode... - Page 77 Sound ≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the No sound. Low volume. amplifier if you have connected one. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. Distorted sound. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases. Cannot hear the desired audio type.
- Page 78 ≥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. ≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem.
- Page 79 ≥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 80 Troubleshooting guide Still pictures Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. Cannot edit or format a card. The contents of the card cannot be read. Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time. GUIDE Plus+ The GUIDE Plus+ System does not receive any data. “No Data”...
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Page 81: Glossary
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection. -
Page 82: Specifications
Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format Recordable discs DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver.2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 for General Ver.2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0 for DL Ver.3.x/4X-SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0 DVD-RW:... -
Page 83: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. -
Page 84: Index
DV automatic recording ... . 58 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Enabling discs to be played on other equipment– Finalize ... . . 62 Ext Link .