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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EH57
Model No.
DMR-EH67
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of
DMR-EH57.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EC
Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards, SD
drive or DVD-Audio are applicable to the
DMR-EH67 model only.
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 2007)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. - Page 2 SUOMI CAUTION! VAROITUS! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started Editing HDD, disc and card information ....4 Editing titles/chapters ......46 Important notes for recording . -
Page 4: Hdd, Disc And Card Information
HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM ≥[EH57] 160 GB ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm Disc type [EH67] 250 GB ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm Logo – Indicated in these [HDD] [RAM] instructions by... -
Page 5: Hdd And Discs You Can Use For Recording And Play
“Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 67). §5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played. -
Page 6: Discs That Cannot Be Played
HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio ([EH67]) DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording”... - Page 7 A miniSD card adaptor included with the miniSD card is necessary. ≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 42, 58). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 57) ≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD Card.
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Page 8: 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 (➡ 38, Changing audio during play) (➡... -
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 ∫ Handling precautions ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) DO NOT ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. -
Page 11: Included Accessories
Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2007. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000124) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video ≥For use with this unit only. -
Page 12: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20) 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EH67])] (➡ 26, 36, 42) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Delete items (➡... -
Page 13: Main Unit
Main unit OPEN/CLOSE < [EH67] Opening the front panel Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and press down to flip open the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20) 8 Start play (➡ 36) 9 Start recording (➡ 26)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 28) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. -
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 To household mains socket Aerial (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) VHF/UHF RF IN cable Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 16, 17) AC mains lead RF coaxial cable (included)
- Page 16 STEP 1 Connection Other connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO VIDEO OUT terminal.
- Page 17 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. [➡ 18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
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Page 18: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)
–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording, –when copying, –when finalising, etc. ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. Direct TV Recording This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV. -
Page 19: 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” 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 20: Settings
STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings After set up is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears. TV Aspect Í DVD Í 16:9 WIDE TV Í 16:9 DRIVE DRIVE 4:3 TV SELECT SELECT Pan & Scan Letterbox PAGE PAGE Numbered SELECT buttons... -
Page 21: Guide Plus+ System Settings
GUIDE Plus+ system settings GUIDE Plus+ system One of the following screens will appear 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 magazine. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply Landscape Prog. -
Page 22: Guide Plus+ Data Download
GUIDE Plus+ system settings Refer to the control reference on page 20. Editing programme lists GUIDE Plus+ data download The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the Press [GUIDE]. television station transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. -
Page 23: 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 24: Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control
Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. Í TV operation Í Setup buttons TV Aspect 16:9 DRIVE DRIVE Progressive SELECT SELECT TV System Tuning PAGE PAGE HDMI Settings Disc AV1 Output Video Picture... -
Page 25: Changing Channels
METZ 05/28 Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47 control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products AKAI 27/30 MIVAR close together. BEJING Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. -
Page 26: Recording
Recording television programmes Press [W X CH] to select the channel. OPEN/CLOSE To select with the numbered buttons: ∫ [0] ➡ [5] e.g., Í [1] ➡ [5] Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Press [REC MODE] to select the PAGE PAGE recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). -
Page 27: 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.) DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW §3 §3 DVD-R DL +R DL Single- Double- Recording Mode [EH57] [EH67]... -
Page 28: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording-One Touch Recording
Recording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed Copy When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, OPEN/CLOSE DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. ∫... -
Page 29: Flexible Recording
Flexible Recording When you want to start 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] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording ≥Recording starts. -
Page 30: Timer Recording
Timer recording Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make timer recordings OPEN/CLOSE You can perform timer recordings by simply selecting the desired programme from the television programme list. ∫ X CH W ¥ REC Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system ≥The television programme list is not displayed immediately after purchasing this unit. -
Page 31: Operations In The Guide Plus+ System
Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system Basic operations Selecting the programme from the desired category Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and The Programme Type function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by main category (e.g. Movies, Sport). Each main category Portrait view. -
Page 32: Using Show View Number To Make Timer Recordings
Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 30. Manually programming timer Using S number to make timer recordings recordings Press [PROG/CHECK]. Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. Timer Remain 30:24 SP... -
Page 33: 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 34: Relief Recording
Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 30. Auto Renewal Recording Relief Recording [HDD] If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. -
Page 35: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment
Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital/satellite receiver) — See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8). EXT LINK To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer Making timer recordings on the programming television (e.g., of digital broadcasts) -
Page 36: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— DMR-EH67 model only. Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (This function does not work with finalised discs.) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. -
Page 37: 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 [OK]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. If “ENTER” appears on the screen, press [OK]. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. -
Page 38: Changing Audio During Play
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page Operations during play (continued) Slow-motion While paused, press [6] or [5]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only. -
Page 39: Playing Divx Discs, Mp3 Discs And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) [-R] [CD] DivX ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended [-R] [CD] Playable discs formats) and Joliet ≥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 40: Selecting File Type To Play
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX discs [-R] [CD] Í You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX Í video contents that have been recorded on a computer. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Preparation PAGE PAGE... -
Page 41: Playing Mp3 Discs
Regarding DivX VOD content Playing MP3 discs DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright [-R] [CD] protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 need to register the unit. -
Page 42: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Refer to the control reference on page 40. [EH67] Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD Drive are Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only. album and press [OK]. -
Page 43: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play Playable discs and cards are: [EH57]: [-R] [CD] [EH67]: [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [CD] [SD] Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. Show [HDD] [RAM] [SD] While the Album View screen is displayed Slide Show Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. -
Page 44: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message
Using on-screen menus/Status message Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the Disc menu—Setting the disc content DMR-EH67 model only. § Soundtrack [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear. Í [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Í Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, DRIVE DRIVE SELECT... -
Page 45: Status Messages
Play menu—Change the play sequence Sound menu—Change the sound effect This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that V.S.S. can be selected will differ. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] Repeat Play... -
Page 46: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters Í Í DRIVE DRIVE During play or while stopped SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. PAGE PAGE [EH67] [HDD] [RAM] ShowView ShowView Press the “Red” button to select PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT SELECT “VIDEO”. SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. -
Page 47: Title Operations
Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 46) 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 48: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, editing and playing playlists Í Í Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT press [OK]. PAGE PAGE Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” ShowView ShowView and press [OK]. PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP... -
Page 49: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters
Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations [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 50: Editing Still Pictures [Eh67]
Editing still pictures [EH67] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] Press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”. Í Í DRIVE DRIVE Editing an album: SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Select the album to be edited and press PAGE PAGE [OPTION]. ≥When you want to create an album using “Create Album”, ShowView ShowView press [OPTION] without selecting album. -
Page 51: Album And Picture Operation
Album and picture operation After performing steps 1–4, page 50 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § 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 52: Delete Navigator
Delete Navigator Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD Drive are Using the DELETE Navigator to delete applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Í Í Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT DRIVE press [OK]. -
Page 53: Copying Titles Or Playlists
Copying titles or playlists Copy Advanced Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy. Features You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the settings. way you want. HDD ➝... -
Page 54: Copy
Copying titles or playlists DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE While stopped Numbered Press [FUNCTION MENU]. buttons ShowView ShowView Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT SELECT press [OK]. SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 COPY Navigator Destination Capacity: 4310MB Total : 0 Size: 0MB( 0%) -
Page 55: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy
Register titles and playlists for copy. Copying using the copying list– ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any Advanced Copy changes to it (➡ step 7). [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. [-RW‹VR›] >... -
Page 56: To Edit The Copying List
Copying titles or playlists (Continued) To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and Refer to the control reference on page 54. +R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalise them after copy. ∫ To stop copying ∫ To edit the copying list Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. -
Page 57: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been 4 Press [2] to confirm. taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, Copy will continue until there is not enough available can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM. -
Page 58: Copying Still Pictures [Eh67]
Copying still pictures [EH67] Register still pictures for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any Í changes to it (➡ step 7). Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT You can register still pictures or still picture folders. DRIVE ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same PAGE... -
Page 59: Copying All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures
Copying all the still pictures on a card— To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press Copy All Pictures [OK]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. [SD] > [HDD] or [RAM] Multiple editing Preparation Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. -
Page 60: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder
Copying from a video cassette recorder DRIVE DRIVE Start play on the other equipment. SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE When you want to start recording Press [¥ REC]. ShowView ShowView Recording starts. PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT INPUT SELECT SELECT To skip unwanted parts SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH... -
Page 61: Entering Text
Entering text DRIVE SELECT SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a PAGE PAGE character and press [OK]. Numbered buttons Repeat this step to enter other characters. ShowView ShowView ≥To delete a character PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT DELETE, ¢ SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field SKIP SKIP... -
Page 62: Hdd, Disc And Card Management
HDD, disc and card management Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD Drive are Setting the protection applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only. [RAM] Preparation Í ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Í DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE... -
Page 63: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Deleting all the contents of a disc or all titles card—Format [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [SD] ([EH67]) Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Preparation ≥Release protection (➡... -
Page 64: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu
≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. Menu first–Auto-Play Select ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. -
Page 65: Function Menu Window
FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Í Í Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT SELECT Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of PAGE PAGE disc. FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP... -
Page 66: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures While stopped OPEN/CLOSE Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ∫ Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” < OPEN/CLOSE and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select the tab and Í... -
Page 67: Summary Of Settings
Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Tuning Manual Tuning (➡ 71) Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 72) Download from TV (➡ 72) Disc Settings for Playback ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. - Page 68 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 66. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. Picture Comb Filter ≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures. Select the picture sharpness when recording.
- Page 69 When setting video output to “1080p”, we Still pictures play at a resolution equivalent to 480p regardless recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 meters of the settings. or less in length to prevent video distortion.
- Page 70 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 66. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Connection AV2 Settings (Set to match the connected equipment.) ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (continued) ≥RGB/Video ≥RGB AV2 Input ≥Video...
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Page 71: Tuning
Tuning ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position While stopped Press [3, 4, 2, 1] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Manual Name Tuning Channel to select a Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” Fine Tuning Auto Video System Auto programme position Audio Mode... -
Page 72: Tv System
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 66. TV System Auto-Setup Restart Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡ 20) fails for some reason. or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the After performing steps 1–4 (➡... -
Page 73: Manual Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting Usually, the unit’s setup function (➡ 20) 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 74: Messages
(red, white), optical digital cable or the 21-pin Scart cable to the corresponding terminals. § Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) ≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles. Cannot record. Disc is full. 47, 52, [Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is Cannot record. - Page 75 § optical digital cable or the 21-pin Scart cable to the corresponding terminals. § Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) ≥You cannot delete items on this disc. NoERAS — The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.
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Page 76: 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 77 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 — quality and number of channels received, the time until the GUIDE Plus+ system is ready available after approx.
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Page 78: Troubleshooting Guide
≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Panasonic disc.) ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. - Page 79 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” are stretched vertically.
- Page 80 Troubleshooting guide Operation Page ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the Cannot operate the television. code. The remote control doesn’t work. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.
- Page 81 ≥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 82 ≥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 83 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. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message Cannot edit or format a card.
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Page 84: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Film and video This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can before it is decoded into its various channels. determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. - Page 85 This unit records programmes using MPEG2. This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be multiple pictures in the form of a list.
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Page 86: Specifications
Specifications Recording system HDMI Output 19 pin type A: 1 pc ≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Logical layer DVD Video DVD-Video Video Recording format format Video system: format SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields DVD-RAM NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields §1 DVD-R... -
Page 87: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These shock or malfunction. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Do not let liquids get into the unit. -
Page 88: Index
Title ......47 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT8896-L F0107KJ0...