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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.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
The region number of this unit is "2".
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EBL
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EH58EBL
Model No.
Example:
2
2
3
ALL
5
RQT9199-B
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are Example: sold. The region number of this unit is “2”. The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com RQT9199-B... -
Page 2: Features
Features High Quality Picture Easy to Find and Select! HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) Direct Navigator Grouped Titles screen Connection with HDMI terminal ( Connection with HDMI terminal ( Deep Colour ( Two or more titles recorded in the Daily/ titl d d i th D il / weekly timer recording mode are bundled and... -
Page 3: Accessories
For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. Visit our website for product information It couldn’t be simpler! ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Safety precautions Table of Contents Getting Started Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, Features ................2 Features high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Accessories ................3 conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Sales and Support Information .......... - Page 5 Troubleshooting Guide ..........82 Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture View ...... 49 Album (still picture)/Picture Operations ........49 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Accessing the Album (CD)/Group (CD)/Track View ....51 Control ................82 Album (CD)/Group (MP3)/Track (CD/MP3) Operation ..... 51 To Reset This Unit ..............
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Page 6: 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 7: Remote Control Information/Unit Care
Remote Control Information/Unit Care Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 7 m directly in front of the unit. -
Page 8: Location Of Parts/Controls
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off ..........( Select drive (HDD or DVD) ........ ( 21, 22) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ............( To delete unwanted recorded titles, still pictures or ... -
Page 9: The Unit's Display
The Unit’s Display Copying indicator Disc indicator Linked timer recordings with external equipment This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. indicator ............( Drive (HDD or DVD) indicator ... -
Page 10: Basic Connection
Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. -
Page 11: Adding A Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Digital Satellite Receiver
Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 42). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”... -
Page 12: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Defi Nition Multimedia Interface) Cable
When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. 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. [ 42, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]... -
Page 13: Setting The Channels And Clock
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE These are the first settings you make SELECT upon buying the unit. - Page 14 Setting the Channels and Clock to select “Yes”, then , to select “To Others”, then The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. , to select “Setup”, then , to select a letter, then to move to next character.
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Page 15: Video Plus+ System For Digital Satellite Stations
VIDEO Plus+ system for digital satellite stations This unit doesn’t recognise PlusCode numbers for digital satellite stations. The following operation also allows you to use PlusCode numbers to make timer recordings for digital satellite stations. As the settings indicated below are dummy timer recordings, delete them in step 6. -
Page 16: Hdd And Disc Handling
Notes Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 65). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- [RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a title has RAM compatible DVD players. been erased. -
Page 17: Play-Only Discs
Play-only Discs Standard Disc type Logo Uses symbol DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if DVD-RW they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. (DVD Video [-RW‹VR›] ... -
Page 18: Usb Memory Handling
USB Memory Handling USB memories which are defi ned as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol: USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed. – USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed. USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. -
Page 19: Divx Fi Les, Mp3 Fi Les And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
DivX fi les, MP3 fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) DivX File information Notes [HDD] [RAM] Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a File format DivX digital camera, etc.) Files must have the extension ... -
Page 20: Watching Television
Watching Television Watching Television Programmes Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE SELECT to turn the unit on. ¦ VIDEO Plus+ to select desired channel. STATUS DELETE INPUT... -
Page 21: Playback
Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 34 to 36) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE Playing Discs SELECT [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] to turn the unit on. -
Page 22: Recording Television Programmes
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 25) and “Advanced Recording” 26 to 28) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE connections to this unit. -
Page 23: Timer Recording
Timer Recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. -
Page 24: Deleting Titles
Deleting Titles [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64). -
Page 25: Important Notes For Recording
Important Notes for Recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] When Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. Select the main or secondary audio before recording You can change the audio during playback. 69, Bilingual Audio Selection) recording 36, Changing audio during play) a bilingual However in the following cases, Hello... -
Page 26: Advanced Recording
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this table are an estimate.) DVD-R, DVD-RAM 3 3 DVD-RW, DVD-R DL +R DL Recording Mode Single-sided Double-sided 1... -
Page 27: When The Format Confi Rmation Screen Is Displayed
Press [ STOP]. to start fi nalising. Notes to eject the disc without When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV OPEN/CLOSE channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording fi nalising. -
Page 28: Flexible Recording
Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Chasing Playback The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fi ts the programme within the remaining disc space. [HDD] [RAM] The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are (Flexible recording mode)”... -
Page 29: Recording From A Digital Satellite Receiver
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external Manual Recording equipment (SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellite types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) receiver using timer programming... -
Page 30: Recording From An External Device
Recording from an External Device [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Notes OPEN / CLOSE Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit. This unit Recording from a DV Camcorder S VIDEO... -
Page 31: Advanced Timer Recording
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings – The timer icon is displayed in left column. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video – “” lights on the unit’s input to suit the connections to this unit. No. -
Page 32: To Cancel A Timer Recording In Progress
Advanced Timer Recording To cancel a timer recording in progress DELETE to delete. – You cannot delete programmes that are While the unit is on currently recording. STOP to modify the programme. , ,,to make changes, – Confi rmation screen appears. then ... -
Page 33: Relief Recording
Making timer recordings on the television Relief Recording (e.g., of digital broadcasts) When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining blank space, recording automatically [HDD] switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or To make a timer recording with your television, connect the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording to a television with a Q Link function (... -
Page 34: Advanced Playback
Advanced Playback Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Selecting Titles to Play Two or more titles recorded in the Displays all titles. Daily/weekly timer recording mode (in Thumbnail Display) You can easily select and play recorded programmes by are bundled and displayed as one using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. -
Page 35: Search
Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] During playback [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) While paused – Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. –... -
Page 36: Changing Audio During Play
Advanced Playback Playing DivX, MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen Changing audio during play [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] e.g. [CD] Insert the disc. AUDIO If the disc contains Disc different fi le types Play Video (DivX) Press [,] to select the Play Pictures (JPEG) [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX... -
Page 37: Playing Mp3
Playing MP3 Notes [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] D D [USB] B B Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from You can play MP3 fi les recorded with a computer onto a showing pictures in the adequate aspect. -
Page 38: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX, MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) Playing still pictures Tips [HDD] [RAM] DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] [USB] Picture and folder protected. You can play still pictures recorded with a computer Album that has not yet been viewed ([HDD] [RAM]) onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. -
Page 39: Slide Show
Slide Show Zoom You can display still pictures one by one with regular interval. While playing a picture OPTION From the Album View screen , , , to select an album, then PLAY/x1.3 FUNCTION MENU To zoom in: Drive Select , ... -
Page 40: Playing Music
Playing music To play music CD , , to select the track, then Preparation Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. You can also select the track with the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] [5], “15”: [1] Insert a music CD. -
Page 41: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Windows To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. You can pause the TV programme you are watching using With the unit stopped this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. -
Page 42: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™"/Q Link)
Even if the TV is turned off, the unit will not be turned off at the same time when recording, copying, fi nalising etc, When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. -
Page 43: 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” or “HDAVI Control 3” 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. [, , , ], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons. -
Page 44: Titles-Editing
Titles—Editing [HDD] [RAM] Title Operations [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit fi nalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Delete deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles. -
Page 45: Change Thumbnail
Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. − − Perform steps ... -
Page 46: Chapters-Creating, Editing
Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can Tips easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play To exit the menu screens on Chapter View. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Tips Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”... -
Page 47: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [HDD] [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) Press [, ] to select the source title, then press ... -
Page 48: Chapter View
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists Edit Chapter Operations Press [ , ] to select “Add Chapter”, [HDD] [RAM] Chapter then press [OK]. You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail. 47, Creating Playlists) − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”... -
Page 49: Still Pictures And Music-Editing
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Album (still picture)/Picture Operations Picture View Notes Preparation: Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge 64, Setting Date”, “Copy to DVD-RAM”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Protection) Pictures”... - Page 50 Still Pictures and Music—Editing Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Copy to DVD-RAM/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally Picture View” ( 49). deleted. Press [, ] to select “Copy to DVD-RAM” or ...
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Page 51: Accessing The Album (Cd)/Group (Cd)/Track View
Accessing the Album (CD)/Group (CD)/Track View Deleting still pictures and music using Delete Navigator [HDD] Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge 64, Setting Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Protection) – When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. -
Page 52: Copying Titles Or Playlists
Copying titles or playlists With this unit, you can select a Copy Copy Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Copy Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy copy method from the two types listed below. Easy copying from HDD to DVD Make a copy list and then copy. -
Page 53: Copy Restrictions
Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 1 2 3 4 2 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +R DL... -
Page 54: Copy
Copying titles or playlists Before copying When copying a title with main and secondary audio Notes Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( 69) when: set to FR. -
Page 55: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy
Press [,,,] to select the title or playlist, then press Copying using the copying list []. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you —Advanced Copy select all necessary items. – Press [] again to cancel. [HDD] [RAM] [+RW] –... - Page 56 Copying titles or playlists Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Notes After performing steps – ( When you stop High-speed copying Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled [OK].
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Page 57: Copying A Fi Nalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, Tips DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and To return to the previous screen +R DL Press [RETURN]. To stop copying Press [STOP]. [DVD-V] [HDD] You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to You can copy the content of fi... -
Page 58: Copying Still Pictures
Copying Still Pictures [HDD] [RAM] [USB] Copying using the copying list You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW. [HDD] [RAM] Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the Press [FUNCTION MENU]. shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. - Page 59 Press [, ] to select the folder, then press []. Cancel all registered copying setting and lists A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. After performing steps – ( 58, Copying using the ...
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Page 60: Copying Music To Hdd
Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Tips Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the To stop recording internal Gracenote Database to obtain title information. ®... -
Page 61: To Update Gracenote Database
[]. the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, all necessary items. upgrading the Gracenote Database and provideng it ®... -
Page 62: Setting On-Screen Display
Setting On-Screen Display Source Select (DivX) Accessing the On-Screen Display Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded using and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, interlace. -
Page 63: Status Messages
Status Messages The following messages and displays appear to let Transfer [Only when you have selected “On” in “Progressive” ( 62)] you know what operations are being performed and Select the method of conversion for progressive output to the status of the unit. suit the type of material being played. -
Page 64: Hdd And Dvd Management
HDD and DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, fi nalising and other Deleting All Titles operations. You can delete all titles on HDD or the single-sided DVD-RAM Accessing the Management Menus at once. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: [HDD] [RAM] ... -
Page 65: Create Top Menu
Selecting the background style—Top Menu Notes [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This You can select the background that will be displayed as the can render the disc unusable. DVD-Video top menu after fi nalising or Create Top Menu ... -
Page 66: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. To Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “To Others”, then press left, Accessing the Setup Menu) [OK]. - Page 67 To change the tuning settings for individual Auto-Setup Restart programme position Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if setup ( 13) fails for Manual Tuning some reason. Pos Name Pos Name BBC1 Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a BBC2 Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable or Manual...
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Page 68: Playback/Recording Settings
Playback/Recording Settings Settings for Recording Press [OK] to show the following settings. To Others Setup Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP (6Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. -
Page 69: Picture And Sound Settings
Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through To Others Setup the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 76). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if the 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has... -
Page 70: Display And Connection Settings
Display and Connection Settings Connection To Others Setup , select “Connection” select “Connection” , select item select item Setup TV Aspect 16:9 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) Progressive All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. TV System Tuning HDMI Settings... -
Page 71: Viera Link
TV System AV1 Output Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. NTSC video from another source. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for 1. -
Page 72: System Settings
System Settings Entering Text You can give names to recorded titles, etc. To Others Setup When viewing the Enter Name screen. Enter Name Top Menu Preview 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. &... -
Page 73: Other Settings
Remote Control Codes for the TV SCHNEIDER 05 / 29 / 30 Manufacturer Code No. 05 / 69 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 Panasonic 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 SELECO 05 / 25 AIWA SHARP... -
Page 74: Additional Connections
Additional Connections Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 42). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”... -
Page 75: Using An Audio/Video Cable (Included)
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable (included), S-Video cable (not included) or component cables (not included) instead of the 21-pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 74). Using an Audio/Video Cable (included) Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included) The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture Rear of TV... -
Page 76: Using An Audio Cable For Better Sound
HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Audio cable Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function (not included) When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, Red White linked operations would be possible. [ A V 1 Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI... -
Page 77: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory)
Media Handling (Disc/USB Memory) Inserting Discs Disc Care Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. [RAM] Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. – Insert a disc. Holding a disc Insert label-up. Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fi... -
Page 78: Frequently Asked Questions
fl ickering can occur. Is my TV progressive output − All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · compatible? 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. -
Page 79: Recording
Recording Page Can I record from a commercially − Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; purchased video cassette or DVD? therefore, recording is usually not possible. Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, after finalising the disc on this unit. -
Page 80: Messages
Messages On the Unit’s Display Page − An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the (“ ” stands for a service number.) status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. -
Page 81: On The Tv
− There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or copying; there was a power failure or the AC mains lead was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. -
Page 82: Troubleshooting Guide
Owner ID and Clock return to the factory preset. The timer remote control and the main unit when there are other recording programmes are also cancelled. Panasonic products close to your unit. On the main unit With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. -
Page 83: General Issues Power
Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. Operations are not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 82, To restore the unit if it freezes). -
Page 84: General Issues: Operation
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Operation Page Cannot operate the TV with unit’s Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. The remote control doesn’t work. -
Page 85: General Issues: Viera Link
General Issues VIERA Link Page VIERA Link doesn’t work. − Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On. Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. −... -
Page 86: Playback Issues: Picture
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture Page The images from this unit do not 10, 11, Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. appear on the TV. 12, 74, 75, 76 Picture is distorted. −... -
Page 87: Playback Issues Sound
Playback Issues Picture (Continued) Page Cannot see the beginning of the − (If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable) title played. When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control, but you may not be able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on the TV. -
Page 88: Playback Issues: Operation
− 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 (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. -
Page 89: Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording
Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled. − DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. − The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected. -
Page 90: Recording Issues Music
(recordings 5 hours or longer) mode − [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed Copy”) set to “Video format” (“On”), and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy. -
Page 91: Editing Issues: Hdd & Dvd
Editing Issues HDD & DVD Page Cannot edit. 24, 44 You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. Cannot format. The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. −... -
Page 92: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Folder This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is This is a place on the hard disk or disc where groups of data are converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a stored together. -
Page 93: Sampling Frequency
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. 2000–2008 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000–2008 Gracenote. This product and service may practice Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; input terminals are progressive compatible. -
Page 94: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Video In (PAL/NTSC): Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , Power consumption: Approx. 36 W termination Standby mode: (Power Save mode) Approx. 2 W S-Video In (PAL/NTSC): (Quick Start mode) Approx. - Page 95 CAUTION! Information for Users on Collection and Disposal THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. of Old Equipment and used Batteries USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. These symbols on the products, packaging, DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
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DV automatic recording ......30 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9199-B F0508ST0 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...