Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they Example: are sold. ≥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 RQT9313-L...
Included accessories Getting star CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR Please check and identify the supplied accessories. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE (Product numbers correct as of May 2009. These may SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS be subject to change.) RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Table of contents Linked operations with the TV Getting started (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link) ... 38 Easy control only with VIERA remote control ....39 Included accessories .
Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on ( 2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] ( 18, 19) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music (...
Main unit Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 7 Open/Close disc tray ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 8 Channel select ( 16, 19) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 9 Start recording ( 19)/Specify a time to stop recording ( power.
STEP 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 ( 38). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 86).
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. 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings “Quick Setup” screen Quick Setup Satellitensuchlauf 100 % Suche nach: Astra 19,2˚O Gefunden: ≥TV screen is displayed after the search is completed. Auto-Setup is completed. When “Automatischer Suchlauf (Automatic Search)” is selected, “Automatischer Suchlauf (Automatic Search)”...
STEP Setting the CI (Common Interface) EXIT FUNCTION MENU , , , RETURN Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1].
Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 61). ≥+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
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Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW (DVD DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder [-RW‹VR›] Video ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they Recording have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.
≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc. is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video recorded with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.
Media handling (Disc/USB memory) Disc care Inserting discs 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. ∫ How to hold a disc ∫ Cartridge disc Do not touch the recorded surface. Insert label-up with the DO NOT arrow facing in. Insert label-up.
Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ® DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended Playable [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] formats) and Joliet media ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session/border (except for DVD- File format DivX R DL), but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a...
∫ 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).
Watching digital broadcasts Basic operations Press the “Blue” button to select the “Favourite Select”. The “Favourite Select” changes in the following order. All Channels Radio created Favourites ( Favourites Edit) All Channels Press [3, 4] to select the station and press [OK].
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Note Using Teletext conveniently ≥The Teletext data received may not be displayed appropriately. ≥If a lot of Teletext information is available, then it may take a while After performing step 1 ( 16, right column) to be displayed. Press [OPTION] and press the ≥Characters of the Teletext can be changed with “Teletext Character corresponding colour button.
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” ( 31) for detail ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television information. [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. OPEN/CLOSE ≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER”...
Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 22) and “Advanced Press [¥ REC] to start recording. recording” ( 23) for detail information. OPEN/CLOSE Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.
Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. DRIVE SELECT Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Video” and press [OK]. DELETE DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC 10.10.
Notes for recording Advanced operations Selecting Audio and Broadcast in multi-channel sound or subtitle: You can select the audio or subtitle language when receiving Subtitles for Hello Hola Hallo audio or subtitle in multi-channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” or Recording “Subtitle” appears at the bottom of digital channel information ≥Select the audio that you want to display ( 17)].
Advanced recording 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 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL +R DL §3 §3 (160 GB) DVD-RW...
Advanced 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 within the remaining disc space.
Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external See also “Notes for recording” ( 22). equipment — EXT LINK To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer Making timer recordings on the programming television Preparation...
Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec”...
Advanced timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Press [OK]. ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed.
Advanced timer recording B Message displayed in the “Drive space” line Auto Renewal Recording Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space. [HDD] > (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every show until when recordings can be made (up to a week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme maximum of one month from the present time) based...
Operations in the TV Guide system Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or category (e.g. TV). Landscape view Wed 14.10.09 04:00...
Advanced timer recording Searching using programme information of titles Searching for the programme in the TV recorded to the HDD Guide list [HDD] You can search programmes from the TV Guide list based on title You can search for programmes using programme information of information.
Advanced playback Skipping 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. Operation during play 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. and press [OK]. specified Play skips the specified time. Stop Press [∫]. time (Time ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time The stopped position is memorized.
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] All Titles screen You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You Displays all titles. can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO...
Playing music To play music CD Useful functions during music play Operations during play Preparation Stop Press [∫]. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. The stopped position is memorized. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Insert a music CD. ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is The menu is automatically displayed.
Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official 2 If the disc contains different file types DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.
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About DivX Subtitle Text display Regarding DivX VOD content You can display subtitles text recorded onto the DivX video disc on ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: this unit. This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX ® This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Album View screen Playing Music files DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC Regarding Album View [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] screen below Total 5 Total 3 You can play MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer onto a DVD- Date: 1.
Useful functions during still picture play Start You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed Slideshow 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). Slideshow Setting You can also start Slideshow with the following steps.
Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time when recording, copying, finalising etc. ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control [VIERA]Link] If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV.
Convenient functions To pause the TV programme you are FUNCTION MENU Display watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the main functions quickly and easily. You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s If “FUNCTION MENU Display”...
Entering text Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] character and press [OK]. You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Repeat this step to enter other characters. Also, you can search desired programmes on TV Guide by entering key words.
Editing titles/chapters [HDD] [RAM] During play or while stopped [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, Press the “Red” Chapter button to select “VIDEO”. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.
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Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § ≥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 [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] titles.
Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” You can arrange the chapters ( 42) to create a playlist. Title Title and press [OK]. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlists Playlist View Create Playlist Chapter Chapter Press [2, 1] to select the source title and press [4].
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Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters After performing steps 1–5 ( left) [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) Delete § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] While stopped Once deleted, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTION MENU]. cannot be restored.
Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 ( left) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Picture ≥You can edit pictures and albums. §...
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Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] Preparation [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. While stopped When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to Press [FUNCTION MENU]. select “MUSIC”.
Copying titles or playlists Copying Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] Advanced Copy Features Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy. settings. You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the way you want.
Press [3, 4] to select the title you Before copying want to copy and press [;]. ∫ Speed and recording mode when copying A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all [HDD] ,-. [RAM] : High speed necessary items.
Copying titles or playlists ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Copying using the copying list– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or Advanced Copy “ ” can be registered. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “ ”...
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators +R DL Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] > [HDD] DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW...
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been [OK]. taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.)
Copying still pictures ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/ ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis CD-RW. 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [OK]. Copying using the copying list Copy [HDD] >[-R] (JPEG) [HDD] [RAM]...
Copying still pictures ∫ To edit the copying list Copying still pictures on the USB Select the item in step 6–4 (for a still picture) or 6–6 Delete All memory (for a folder) ( 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press Delete Copying all the still pictures [OK].
Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Note ≥While recording, no other operations can be performed. Timer Music CD (CD-DA) recordings will not proceed. When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal ≥Tracks recorded on the HDD cannot be transferred to a disc or Gracenote Database to obtain title information.
MP3/WMA files. album already copied on the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading ∫ To edit the copying list the Gracenote Database and providing it through the Web may be ®...
Using on-screen menus/Status message ng menus Audio attribute Using on-screen menus Signal type LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Common procedures ch (channel): Number of channels Language Press [DISPLAY]. ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai FRA: French POR:...
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Using on-screen menus/Status message Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and Status messages sound effect Press [STATUS DVB Multi Audio If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the The display changes each time you press the button. desired channel before recording.
HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Setting the protection Common procedures [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. While stopped After performing steps 1–3 ( left) Press [FUNCTION MENU].
HDD and disc management Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Deleting all the contents—Format all titles [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) Preparation Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection ( 59, Setting the protection).
≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s (Still picture) equipment. Title Name ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than ≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be Change Thumbnail) displayed.
Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. To delete channels on a Favourite ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 Press [1] § 2 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column and Common procedures press the “Yellow”...
Add Satellite DVB Preferred Language 1 After setting “DiSEqC/LNBs”, press [3, 4] to select “LNB A” to “LNB D” and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Preferred Language” and press [OK]. ≥As an example, if “Number of LNBs” is set to “1”, only “LNB A” You can select up to 2 different subtitles and audio tracks to be used can be selected.
Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Add Transponder / Channel Channel Data There are several transponders on one satellite. Each transponder If you want to add just one single station of a transponder, first enter can transmit several TV and radio programmes and data in parallel. You can obtain the satellite, transponder and programme data from the transponder data as described left.
Settings for Recording Disc ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Recording time in EP mode Settings for Playback Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode 23, Recording modes and approximate recording times). ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Changing the unit’s settings MPEG § Picture Select how to output the signal. Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 Comb Filter channels.
Display Connection (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be Language §1 shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.
Remote Control [HDMI and Optical] Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products [Optical Only] Select when this unit is connected to an close together.
Clock TV Guide Download in Standby This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital [On] When you set this unit to standby mode, TV Guide data is broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a downloaded automatically. day.
Manufacturer and Code No. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 To cancel the Child Lock AIWA MITSUBISHI...
Additional connections erence Connecting a television with AUDIO/ Connecting a television with VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals COMPONENT VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the Television’s rear panel VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.
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. 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
Connecting a television and VCR or Set Top Box Satellite dish Television’s rear panel To household mains socket (AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz) Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal 7, 71) AC mains lead Common Interface (CI) slot Aerial cable (included)
6, 71) Is my television progressive output compatible? All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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TV Guide Is it possible to programme a recording, with a What can or cannot be done using the USB port start and end time that are different from the TV on this unit? Guide system? You can play DivX, MP3, WMA or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory.
Messages On the television Authorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. Copy-protect signal was detected.
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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. (“∑”...
≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual 1 hour using a Panasonic disc.) elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
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Picture does not appear during timer recording. Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable. Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
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“FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode. You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. However, you [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. recorders with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then...
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You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD It takes time before play starts. Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to This is normal on DivX video.
Troubleshooting guide Music TV Guide Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. The TV Guide System does not receive any data. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS Check whether the clock is properly set. ( restrictions, they will not be copied. If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA TV Guide system may not be able to receive any data.
Digital broadcast To reset this unit Digital broadcasts cannot be received. To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset The dish may not be pointing in the direction of the satellite, or the direction of the dish may have changed due to strong winds Select “Yes”...
IEC62107. No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from §3 Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or Audio DVD-RAM disc. Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode)
This unit records programmes using MPEG2. Drive SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and disc copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
Glossary Transponder This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), The signals of a broadcasting station are received by a transponder and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. on a satellite. The transponder converts them to frequencies and By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, sends them to satellite dishes near the ground.
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(the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.