DVD Video Recorder Operating Instructions LQ-DRM200 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT7278-B...
Summary of settings ... 52 Entering a password (Ratings)... 54 Digital output ... 55 Remote Setting ... 55 Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control ... 56 Clock Settings ... 56 Shipping Condition... 56 Status displays... 57 Changing the information displayed... 57 Display examples...
Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. Control reference guide OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT VOLUME CANCEL -/- - SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR...
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
The unit’s display (e.g., DVD-RAM) Rotating (REC): recording Stopped (REC): recording paused (1) Recording indicator (REC) While recording (2) Timer programme display (pages 24 and 25) When a programme for timer recording is on (3) Disc type DVD-RAM: DVD-RAM DVD-R: DVD-R DVD-A: DVD-Audio...
Warning and Important Information 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.
List of TVs Compatible with the unit’s Remote Control Manufacturer and Code No. ≥For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom: Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 44 AIWA AKAI 27, 30 BRANDT...
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible players (including players manufactured by Panasonic). ≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts. Discs ≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC signals or vice versa.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the recording. ≥We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as they have been tested to be compatible with this unit. ≥You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to “Bilingual...
Cards capable of displaying and saving SD card slot PC card slot ≥SD Memory Card ≥SD Memory Card* ≥MultiMediaCard ≥MultiMediaCard* ≥CompactFlash* ≥SmartMedia* ≥M EMORY ≥xD-Picture Card* ≥Microdrive* ≥ATA Flash PC Card ≥Mobile hard disk* A PC card adaptor conforming to PC card standards is necessary.
First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting cables. Use an Audio/Video cable or an Audio/S-Video cable. Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using an Audio/Video cable. (AV Connection) VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO...
The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. Press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn the unit on. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3) to open the tray and insert a disc. e.g.: DVD-RAM (1) Arrow pointing inwards. (2) Align correctly.
Quick View (Play k 1.3) [RAM] During play or Time Slip, you can play faster than the normal play to save time by Quick View function. During play Press and hold [1] (26) for about 1 second. DVD-RAM PLAY x1.3 ≥Press [1] (26) to return to normal play.
Skipping [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 60) and chapters (page 60) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a programme and start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped is called a “programme”.
Changing audio [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Remote control only You can change the audio being received or played with the following procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. During play Press [AUDIO] (36) to select the audio type. How the type changes depends on when you press the button. ªWhile playing a television programme recorded on DVD-RAM If it is a recording of a stereo broadcast...
Marking places to play again — MARKER [RAM] [DVD-R] You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM, but are cleared when you removed or finalized DVD-R. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later.
Using menus to play MP3 discs [MP3] This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. “Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups) recorded in the disc.
[RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. Press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn the unit on. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3) to open the tray and insert a disc. ≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides. ≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3) to close the tray. e.g.: DVD-RAM (1) Arrow pointing inwards.
Flexible recording mode (FR) [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality. While stopped Press [F Rec] (34). FLEXIBLE RECORDING Recording in FR mode Maximum rec.
Playing while you are recording Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing play [RAM] You can start play from the beginning of a programme while continuing to record it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press [1] (26).
Playing while you are recording (continued) Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) [RAM] You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press [TIME SLIP] (29).
Manual programming [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programmes). Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly. ≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the programme you are going to record plus a little extra).
Recording from a video cassette player When connected to non-DV equipment [RAM] [DVD-R] You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the input terminals. Preparation ≥Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off.
[SD/CARD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can: ≥Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥Title programmes with the Timer recording (page 24). ≥Title programmes with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 31). ≥Title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen (page 37). ≥Title folders of still pictures (page 40).
About DISC INFORMATION [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥You can give discs titles — Enter Title ≥You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM— Disc Protection ≥You can erase all programmes and play lists on DVD-RAM— Erase all programmes ≥You can format DVD-RAM — Format ≥You can finalize DVD-R so they can be played on compatible DVD players —...
Note ≥Computer data and still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) can not be erased. ≥The disc title will also be erased. ≥If protection is active on even one programme (page 32), you cannot erase all programmes. For your reference ≥Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected (pages 28, 61).
Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Selecting programmes to play [RAM] [DVD-R] A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programmes you want to watch. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.
Erasing programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] The programme is erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully before erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.
Protecting programmes/ Releasing programme protection [RAM] You can prevent accidental erasure of programmes by write-protecting them. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes” (page 31), perform the following steps: Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Protection”...
Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Dividing programmes [RAM] You can divide a selected programme into two. You must be sure you wish to divide a programme because once a programme has been divided it cannot be returned to its original form. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.
Creating PLAY LIST [RAM] You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use up much of the disc’s capacity. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.
Playing Scenes [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Press [PLAY LIST] (27). Use [3, 4] (10) to select the play list that contains the scene you want to play and use [1] (10). Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Play Scenes”...
Moving a Scene [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST” (page 35), perform the following steps: Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Move” and press [ENTER] (10).
Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST” (page 35), perform the following steps: Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Erase”...
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Remote control only DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. Common procedures Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. Press [DISPLAY] (17). Disc Soundtrack Play...
Picture menu [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Disc MODE Play Picture Progressive Transfer Sound MODE To select the picture mode during play Normal: Normal mode Soft: Soft mode Fine: Fine mode Cinema: Cinema mode (mellows movie, enhances detail in dark scenes.) You can turn on and off the DNR.
Inserting/Removing the SD/PC Card [SD/CARD] Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. ≥When the card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the unit display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the power or remove the card.
Displaying still pictures (Album Display) [SD/CARD] [RAM] You can display a list of the still pictures or display pictures one by one from any folder existing on the card or DVD-RAM. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “JPEG” and press [ENTER] (10).
When the card is write-protected (page 10) or the disc is protected (pages 28, 61), you cannot access “Copy”/“Copy all of card”/ “Erase”/“Protect/Releasing protection”/“Print (DPOF)”/“Format”. Release the protection to use these functions. Copy [SD/CARD]()[RAM] You can copy the whole folder or selected still pictures to card or DVD-RAM.
Copy all of card [SD/CARD]>[RAM] You can copy the all contents of the card to DVD-RAM. (maximum of 300 folders, 3000 files) After performing steps 1 to 2 of “Displaying still pictures (Album Display)” (page 41), perform the following steps: Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Copy all of card”...
Protect/Releasing protection [SD/CARD] [RAM] You can set/release protection for whole folders or for individual still pictures. After performing steps 1 to 2 of “Displaying still pictures (Album Display)” (page 41), perform the following steps: Select the folder for displaying to set/release the protection.
≥The DV equipment pauses automatically if it was playing. DV AUTO REC Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Rec” and press [ENTER] (10). ≥Recording starts. DV AUTO REC Model of DV Panasonic NV-***** Remain 01:04(SP) Cancel RETURN ENTER To stop recording manually...
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≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television. ≥We recommend using Panasonic digital video camera. ≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. Remote control only To activate the Child Lock Hold down [ENTER] (10) and [RETURN] (28) simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. ≥If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD”...
Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] (1) Rear panel of this unit (2) Insert fully, with this side facing up. (Do not bend when connecting.) (3) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) (4) To optical digital input (5) Amplifier system component (with or without decoders) (not supplied)
(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
Connecting a video cassette recorder When connecting to the AV2/DV input terminals on the front of the unit Audio/Video cable (1) Red (R) (2) White (L) (3) Yellow (VIDEO) Front panel of this unit (4) S video cable (not supplied) (5) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) (6) 4-pin DV cable (not supplied) (7) Other playback equipment...
Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 52 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. While stopped Press [SETUP] (35) to show the SETUP window. SETUP Remote DVD 1...
51 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Settings Remote Change the remote control code so you can use other Panasonic DVD equipment at the same time. [DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3] Clock Clock Setting (page 56) You can adjust the clock.
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≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Picture Hybrid VBR Resolution ( Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution when recording. [Automatic] [Fixed] Automatic The unit automatically switches resolution rates during recording according to the image. The unit reduces block noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by selecting the optimum rate.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Connection TV Aspect (page 12) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. [Norm (4:3)] [Wide (16:9)] Progressive (NTSC) [On] [Off] Select when connecting to a NTSC television with component video input terminals. Select when connecting to a PAL television.
48 kHz Select this setting on both the unit and the remote control when using this unit and another Panasonic unit in the same place. This ensures that you can operate both units independently with their respective remote control.
Panasonic. Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same system for their remote controls, so if you operate them in the same place, the controls can be confused by the different pieces of equipment. Use the following procedure to change the remote control code to solve this problem.
Changing the information displayed Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. Remote control only Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. Press [STATUS] (15) to change the information displayed.
Maintenance and Handling Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Bitstream This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. Channel (when referring to DVD) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. For example, 5.1 channel ≥Front speakers – 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥Center speaker –...
Title/Chapter (DVD-Video) DVD-Video are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections, chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers. Example (1) Title 1 (2) Title 2 (3) Chapter 1 (4) Chapter 2 (5) Chapter 3 Track This is the smallest division on CD, and Video CD, and usually equates to a single song.
Error messages No Disc. This is a non-recordable disc. Cannot record. This disc is not properly formatted. Formatting is necessary using DISC INFORMATION. Cannot write into this card. This disc cannot be read. Please check write protect tab on the disc.
Please check write protect tab. No folder Cannot write. Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household AC outlet.
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Sound ≥Check the connections. (page 11) No sound. ≥Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. (pages 47, 48 and 55) Low volume. ≥Turn V.S.S. OFF if it causes distortion. (page 39) Distorted sound. ≥Press [AUDIO] (36) on the remote control to select the desired audio type. (page 16) Cannot hear the desired audio ≥Go to Sound in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Bilingual Audio type.
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Remote control The remote control doesn’t work. ≥The unit is on standby to make a timer recording (“ ≥[DVD, TV] (19) is not switched to “DVD”. ≥The remote control code is wrong. ≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. (page 7) ≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
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Still pictures ≥The memory card format is not valid with the unit. The contents of the card cannot be read. ≥The unit tried to display still picture files that were in a folder level that is not valid. ≥The still picture file is not JPEG or TIFF. ≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
Power supply: For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom (LQ-DRM200E) AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz For Asia (LQ-DRM200EN) AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 28 W (Approx. 4 W [Standby mode]) Recording System: DVD Video Recording Standards (DVD-RAM), DVD Video Standards (DVD-R) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB...
ª A Audio ... 16 ª C Chasing play ... 21 Clock ... 56 Connecting ... 11 CREATE PLAY LIST ... 34 ª D DIRECT NAVIGATOR ... 30 Disc ... 8 DISC INFORMATION ... 28 Dolby Digital ... 9 DTS ... 9 DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) ...
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