≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Example: Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! (For United Kingdom) THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE your safety and convenience.
∫ 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).
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.) ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen.
Inserting, Removing the SD card Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.
Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit § Restrictions with DVD-R, etc. ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥The main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2) only can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing. §...
≥Visit our website for product information ∏ ∏ ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead Thursday 9:00am–5:30pm, Friday 9:30am–5:30pm (Excluding...
Creating playlists ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. ≥Discs from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) DVD-RW (DVD Video Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio Video CD Recording format) Logo – – Indicated in these [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] instructions by Instructions High quality High fidelity DVD-RW recorded on Recorded CD-R and CD-...
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PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit ( 53, 69). ≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Structure of folders displayed by this unit The following can be displayed on this unit.
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on ( 19, 20) 2 Direct TV recording ( 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ( 24, 32, 36) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 5 Cancel Í...
Main unit DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- < Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 19, 20) 9 Open/close disc tray ( 24, 32) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
70). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to the television if using the Q Link functions. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
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≥This unit is compatible with timer recording using programme function on television (e.g., IDTVs) ( 31). ≥The AV2 or AV4 Scart terminals on Panasonic televisions are compatible with the Q Link functions. indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS indicates accessories not included.
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STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads ( BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS To the aerial indicates included accessories. LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. indicates accessories not included.
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Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite/Digital terrestrial receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite/Digital terrestrial receiver, connect the aerial to RF IN socket of this unit and skip step 3. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS indicates included accessories.
STEP Connection Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier DVD-Video Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output”...
STEP Channel reception settings When downloading has completed, the Owner ID Í/ l settings screen appears. Press [1] and press the numbered HDD DVD SD DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. SELECT /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- Owner ID X CH W...
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Refer to the control reference on page 19. STEP Channel reception settings Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) ∫ If the clock setting menu appears ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, Set the clock manually ( 61). S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal 16).
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VIDEO Plus+ system for Satellite/ Digital terrestrial stations This unit doesn’t recognise PlusCode numbers for Satellite stations or Digital terrestrial stations. Removing Interference The following operation also allows you to use PlusCode numbers ≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only ( to make timer recordings for satellite and digital terrestrial stations.
STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER]. Í TV operation Í VOLUME VOLUME buttons DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC TV Aspect SETUP 16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 Tuning 4:3 TV...
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote television channel and change the television volume. control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Point the remote control at the television Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
Recording television programmes Press [W X CH] to select the channel. DC BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4 D.MIX D.MIX AVCD RWRAM HDD DVD SD DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT SDPC /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- To select with the numbered buttons: ∫...
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Recording modes and approximate recording times After recording ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] In order to play a disc recorded using this unit on Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. another playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized ( 54).
Recording television programmes Flexible Recording DVD SD (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within ∫ HDD, DVD indicator the remaining disc space.
To stop play Playing while you are recording Press [∫]. [HDD] [RAM] To stop recording 2 seconds after play stops Press [∫]. Playing from the beginning of the title you are To stop timer recording recording—Chasing playback Press [F TIMER]. Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.
Timer recording Using VIDEO Plus+ system to make HDD DVD SD timer recordings DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 Entering PlusCode numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. ∫ ≥Using PlusCode numbers for Satellite stations or Digital terrestrial stations Set this unit to recognise PlusCode numbers for Satellite stations or...
∫ To release the unit from recording standby Press [F TIMER]. “F” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to put the unit in recording standby. Timer recording will work only if “F” is displayed. ∫...
Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. ∫ To release the unit from recording standby Press [F TIMER]. Manually programming timer “F” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to recordings put the unit on recording standby.
To record programmes from satellite Making timer recordings on the receiver by RGB signals television (e.g., of digital broadcasts) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Preparation [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to “VCR Scart terminal” To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a of a SKY Digital STB/digital terrestrial receiver with a 21-pin scart lead ( 15).
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DVD SD DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE ≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display SELECT /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW DIRECT NAVIGATOR...
∫ 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. e.g., ≥To return to the menu screen [DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 32. Operations during play (continued) Displaying the television Press [TIME SLIP]. Play images PLAY The unit displays the television image as a image as a picture-in- 0 min picture-in-picture.
Using menus to play MP3 [CD] Preparation Í Í Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio recording that are finalized ( 69) on a computer.
Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still HDD, DVD, SD indicator ∫ picture and press [ENTER]. You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons. DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 e.g., 115: [0] DRIVE SELECT 1115: [1] ≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.
Useful functions during still picture Regarding still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) play [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥Compatible formats: DCF § compliant (Content recorded on a Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one digital camera, etc.) with constant interval. Show §...
Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Disc menu—Setting the disc content Í Í § Soundtrack VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Select the audio and language ( below, Audio attribute, Language).
Picture menu—Change the picture quality FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main Playback NR functions quickly and easily. Reduces noise and picture degradation. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. § Progressive Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of Select “On”...
Editing titles/chapters VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC During play or while stopped HDD, DVD Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ Press [A] to select “VIDEO”. CANCEL CANCEL INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP MANUAL SKIP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.
Title operations After performing steps 1–5 ( Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.
Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [3, 4] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. Í Í VOLUME VOLUME Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC and press [ENTER]. HDD, DVD PLAYLISTS PLAYLIST VIEW - - - - - - - - -...
Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–5 ( left) [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) § Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press Erase [ENTER]. While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Once erased, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTIONS]. cannot be restored.
Editing still pictures Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture. Í Í VOLUME VOLUME To show other pages DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. HDD, DVD, ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and playlists to discs.
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists Set the recording mode. ≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] Í Í step 5). VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Mode” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Format”...
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∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list ∫ To stop transferring (dubbing) Erase All Select the item in step 5–4 ( 46, right column) Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. 1 Press [SUB MENU]. ≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press Erase point.
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists Refer to the control reference on page 46. When the top menu is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title Transferring (dubbing) a finalized you want to start transferring DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (dubbing), and press [ENTER].
Recording from a video cassette recorder Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. ≥When recording bilingual programmes Í Í [HDD] [RAM] VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment, you can select the audio type in playback.
Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Register still pictures for transfer (dubbing). Í Í ≥If you are going to transfer (dub) a registered list without VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC making any changes to it ( step 6). You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same Numbered list.
To show other pages Transferring (dubbing) all the still Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press pictures on a card—COPY ALL [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. PICTURES Multiple editing [SD] >...
HDD, disc and card management Setting the protection [RAM] Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC Preparation ≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. HDD, DVD, After performing steps 1–3 ( left) Press [3, 4] to select “Disc VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL...
Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase Erasing all the contents of a disc or all titles card—Format [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Preparation Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection ( ≥Release protection ( 52).
TOP MENU LIST ≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. Display after finalizing ≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Thumbnail this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be (Still picture) displayed.
Entering text VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a Numbered character and press [ENTER]. buttons VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ Repeat this step to enter other characters. CANCEL CANCEL INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP MANUAL SKIP ¢...
Child Lock VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. CANCEL CANCEL INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP MANUAL SKIP SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH Press and hold [ENTER]...
Changing the unit’s 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 ( Auto-Setup Restart ( Download from TV ( Disc Settings for playback ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
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Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) ≥On Sound ≥Off Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. ≥M 1 Bilingual Audio Selection ≥M 2 Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an –Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW...
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Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox Connection TV Aspect ( Set to match the type of television connected. ≥On ≥Off Progressive ( This setting cannot be made when the “AV1 Output” is set to “RGB (without component)”...
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference at the bottom of page 56. Tuning Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1]. While stopped To change the programme position in which Press [FUNCTIONS]. the TV stations are assigned Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”...
Clock settings Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function ( 19, 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.
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference at the bottom of page 56. TV System Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
Messages On the television Page ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording — ≥The HDD or disc may be full. completely. — ≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded. — ≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV Cannot playback.
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 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals Is my television progressive output —...
≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. a Panasonic disc.) ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
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Troubleshooting guide Sound Page ≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the No sound. 15–18, 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.
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≥You may be able to transfer (dub) 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.
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Troubleshooting guide Play (Continued) Page ≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. Alternative soundtrack and — ≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on subtitles cannot be selected. some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R on this unit.
Glossary ≥On-Screen Messages § Q Link This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully wired 21- When you are watching a TV programme, the following messages pin Scart lead to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. appear on the TV screen to inform you of the unit’s condition: Q Link offers the following functions: Message...
Specifications Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Television system DVD-Video format (DVD-R), Tuner system: PAL-I DVD-Video format (DVD-RW) Channel Coverage: UHF: CH 21–68 RF converter output: UHF: CH 21–68, 71d3 dBg, 75 ≠ termination Recordable discs DVD-RAM: Ver.2.0 Video Ver.
≥SD logo is a trademark. Gemstar Development Corporation. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT8033-3B F0205VG3065...