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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.
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV
or encrypted channels unless connected to an external source capable of receiving
Pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
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
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EX83EB
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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 Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2J27... -
Page 2: Getting Started
Features Getting started Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV Easy access to various functions You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and You can access the main function quickly and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. easily from FUNCTION MENU. -
Page 3: Accessories
≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided ≥For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥Visit our website for product information ≥It couldn’t be simpler! www.panasonic.co.uk... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Recording from an External Device....29 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Recording from a VCR, etc......29 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or Recording from a DV Camcorder . - Page 5 Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) ..51 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to Accessing the Playlist (Video) View ..... 51 this Remote Control .
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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
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. ≥This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
Location of Parts/Controls Quick Start Guide Remote Control 1 Turn the unit on or off ............( 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD] ........( 20, 21) 3 Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers..............( 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music .... -
Page 9: The Unit's Display
The Unit’s Display COPY EXT -L PLAY 1 Disc indicator 7 Timer recording indicator ......( This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. 2 Digital broadcast indicator When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast. When the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby 3 Copying indicator 8 Drive [HDD, DVD or SD] 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. 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 ( 44). -
Page 11: Adding A Digital Satellite Receiver
Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Digital Satellite Receiver To the aerial Digital satellite antenna Digital satellite receiver HDMI IN HDMI OUT RF IN RF IN/AERIAL DISH INPUT AV/TV RF OUT AV/VCR HDMI IN This unit RF IN The RF coaxial cable cannot be AV1(TV) -
Page 12: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable (Not Included)
≥ 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. [ 44, 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. ≥ These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don’t need to DRIVE TV’s remote SELECT... - Page 14 Setting the Channels and Clock Clock Setting The Owner ID settings screen appears. 1 and press the numbered This unit usually obtains time and date information from buttons to enter your choice of a digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day.
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Page 15: Hdd And Disc Handling
Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 71). you from playing or recording certain discs. [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. ≥Please see specifications ( 98) for compatible disc versions and [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment recording speeds. -
Page 16: Play-Only Discs
HDD and Disc Handling Play-only Discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses 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 they DVD-RW (DVD have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. -
Page 17: Usb Memory And Card Handling
≥This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device. ≥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. -
Page 18: Divx Files, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Notes DivX File information [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a digital § Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §1 camera, etc.) File format Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established §... -
Page 19: Basic Operations
Watching Television Basic Operati Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” ( 33) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. Preparation: DRIVE ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the SELECT connections to this unit. -
Page 20: Playback
Playback Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE DRIVE Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs SELECT SELECT Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 37) for detail information. – PAGE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] to turn the unit on. -
Page 21: Recording Television Programmes
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 24) and “Advanced Recording” ( 25– 27) 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 DRIVE connections to this unit. -
Page 22: Timer Recording
Timer Recording What is FREEVIEW+ FREEVIEW+ is the functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link”, “Series recording” ( 34), and “Split Programme” are available. “Guide Link” – If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and stop DRIVE times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. -
Page 23: Deleting Titles
Deleting Titles 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 ( 70). ≥ If deleting titles from a disc, insert the disc containing the programme to DRIVE DRIVE be deleted. -
Page 24: Advanced Features
Notes for Recording Advanc Featur Broadcast in multi-channel sound: You can select audio language when received audio in multi- Hello Hola Hallo Selecting channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital Select the audio that you audio for channel information display). -
Page 25: 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-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW Recording DVD-R DL +R DL §3 §3 Double- Single-sided Mode (250 GB) -
Page 26: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed
Advanced Recording When the format confirmation screen is Specifying the Recording Time displayed —One Touch Recording Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD- [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] RAM recordable on recording equipment. This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours. -
Page 27: Flexible 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 fits 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 28: Recording From A Digital Satellite Receiver Or External
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external Manual Recording equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Preparation: To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital ≥ [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection satellite receiver using timer programming 70). -
Page 29: Recording From An External Device
Recording from an External Device [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Notes ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. ≥Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to ≥Refer to “Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and a Video prevent illegal copying. -
Page 30: Advanced Timer Recording
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Preparation: ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. No. -
Page 31: If The "Overlapped Timer Recording" Screen Appears
If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” to delete. DELETE screen appears If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other – You cannot delete programmes that are timer recordings using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the currently recording. “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help you eliminate the overlapping. -
Page 32: Relief Recording
Advanced Timer Recording Relief Recording Making timer recordings on the television [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [HDD] When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not To make a timer recording with your television, connect to enough remaining blank space, recording automatically a television with a Q Link function ( 44) that you can switches to the “HDD”. -
Page 33: Guide Plus+ System
GUIDE Plus+ system What is the GUIDE Plus+ system? The GUIDE Plus+ system gives you an overview of digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days in advance. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio. -
Page 34: Series Recording
GUIDE Plus+ system Series recording Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. -
Page 35: Searching For The Programme From The Guide Plus+ List
Preparation: Searching for the programme from the Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. GUIDE Plus+ list During play or while stopped Searching by entering words DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC By entering words, you can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information. -
Page 36: 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 or series timer (in Thumbnail Display) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] recording mode are bundled and You can easily select and play recorded programmes by displayed as one item. -
Page 37: 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 [1] (PLAY) to restart normal playback. Tips –... -
Page 38: Playing Divx, Music Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen Playing DivX video contents [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] 1 Insert the disc or card. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. -
Page 39: Playing Music Files
Regarding DivX VOD content Playing music files [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: You can play MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play ® onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. -
Page 40: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) [HDD] [RAM] Playing still pictures Grouped by date [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ≥ For more information about still picture files that can be played on this unit ( Total 68 ≥... - Page 41 Rotate Pictures Slideshow Settings While playing a picture While the Album View (Playlist (Picture)) screen is displayed ( OPTION OPTION 3, 4 to select “Rotate Rotate RIGHT RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT”, then Rotate LEFT 3, 4 to select “Slideshow RETURN Settings”, then Tips 3, 4 to select “Picture Settings”...
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Page 42: Playing Music
Playing music Tips To play music CD To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN Preparation: To exit the screen Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Notes Insert a music CD. ≥You cannot play music tracks on HDD while recording or copying. The menu is automatically displayed. -
Page 43: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions Drive Select FUNCTION MENU Display Change which drive is used. By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the ≥ HDD ≥ DVD ≥ SD ≥ USB main functions quickly and easily. ≥ If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Tips Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears To exit the FUNCTION MENU... -
Page 44: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)
Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this ≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable. -
Page 45: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control
Easy control only with VIERA remote Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit [VIERA]Link] control This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control Control 2” or later. 2”... -
Page 46: Information Messages
Information Messages Listening to the Audio Description Digital Channel Information This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an You can display the information about programmes audio track to describe events on-screen. (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). When “AD” appears in digital channel information With the unit stopped OPTION to show the OPTION menu. -
Page 47: Status Messages
Entering Text You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Signal Quality Also, you can search for desired programmes on GUIDE Plus+ list by entering key words or the No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not programme name. (Free Word Search, Find Titles) being received. -
Page 48: Advanced Editing
Titles—Editing Advanc Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit finalised discs.) Title Operations [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Delete Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles. - Page 49 Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Perform steps 1 – 4 of “Accessing the Title View” ( 48).
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Page 50: Chapters-Creating And Editing
Chapters—Creating and Editing [HDD] [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can easily Tips reach the head of scene using [:, 9] (SKIP) or play on To exit the menu screens Chapter View. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Tips To view other pages ≥... -
Page 51: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Video)
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists (Video) [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create Playlists (Video) by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created [HDD] [RAM] Playlists (Video). Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist (Video) View”. - Page 52 Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Video) Chapter Operations Edit Add Chapter 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Add Chapter”, [HDD] [RAM] then press [OK]. ( 51, Creating You can create and copy Playlists (Video), and change the Playlists (Video)) thumbnail. Move Chapter 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Move Chapter”, then press [OK].
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Page 53: Still Pictures And Music-Editing
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture Album (still picture)/Picture Operations View Notes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) [SD] ≥ Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change You can edit pictures and albums. Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or Preparation: “Create Album”. - Page 54 Still Pictures and Music—Editing Enter Album Name Copy to DVD/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [HDD] [RAM] Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View” ( 53).
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Page 55: Accessing The Album And Track View
Accessing the Album and Track View Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] Preparation: Preparation: ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. ≥ [RAM] [SD] Release protection ( 70, Setting Protection) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] –... -
Page 56: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists (Picture)
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists (Picture) [HDD] To edit a still picture You can create Playlists (Picture) by grouping your favourite still 1 Select the Playlist (Picture) which contains still pictures in albums stored on HDD and edit the Playlists pictures to edit, then press [OK]. -
Page 57: Editing Playlists (Picture)
Editing Playlists (Picture) Copy to DVD Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist (Picture) View” Start Slideshow 56). Perform steps 1 – of “Accessing the Playlist (Picture) 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy to DVD”, then press [OK]. View”. -
Page 58: Copying Titles Or Playlists (Video)
≥Titles that contain many deleted segments ≥Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card or a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video) ≥When making a copy of multiple titles that were recorded with “Recording Format” set to “Video format” and “VR format”... - Page 59 ∫ 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 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +R DL Recording Recorded Required Speed Required Speed Required Speed Required Speed Required...
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Page 60: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]
Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Before copying Notes Speed and recording mode when copying ≥ When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be set [HDD] ,-. [RAM]: High speed to FR. (However, if there is still not enough space after [HDD] >... -
Page 61: Copying Using The Copying List -Advanced Copy
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title or Playlists (Video), Copying using the copying list then press [;]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all —Advanced Copy necessary items. – Press [;] again to cancel. [HDD] ,-. -
Page 62: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +Rdl
Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Notes After performing steps 1–3 ( When you stop High-speed copying 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are 5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. -
Page 63: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From An Sd Card
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or... -
Page 64: Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture)
Copying Still Pictures/Playlist (Picture) To register on a folder by folder basis (To register Playlists ≥ SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can (Picture)) only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List”, then press [1]. equipment. -
Page 65: Copying New Still Pictures On The Sd Card Or Usb Memory-Copy New Pictures
Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Tips After performing steps 1–3 ( To stop copying 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. 5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. To return to the previous screen ≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following Press [RETURN... -
Page 66: Copying Music To Hdd
Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s Notes HDD. ≥ While copying, 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 ≥... -
Page 67: To Update Gracenote Database
HDD. (The names will be still blank.) 1 Press [3, 4] to select the MP3/WMA file or folder, then press ≥ Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, [;]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all... -
Page 68: Setting Menus
Setting On-Screen Display Setting Menus Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display [VCD] and DivX and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, You can change the settings of disc audio, subtitle, etc. - Page 69 Play Menu [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] Repeat Play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Select “Off”...
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Page 70: Hdd, Dvd And Card Management
HDD, DVD and Card Management You can manage discs or cards through formatting, finalising Deleting All Titles and other operations. You can delete all titles on HDD or the single-sided DVD-RAM at once. Accessing the Management Menus Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: ≥... - Page 71 Notes Selecting the background style—Top Menu ≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] can render the disc unusable. ≥ When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it You can select the background that will be displayed as the may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen DVD-Video top menu after finalising or creating Top Menu (approximately 4 times longer).
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Page 72: Setup Menu
Channel Settings Setup Menu You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. left, Accessing the Setup Menu) FUNCTION MENU All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined”... - Page 73 DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality Signal Condition DVB Auto Setup by Region You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be the setup ( 13) fails for some reason.
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Page 74: Playback/Recording Settings
Playback/Recording Settings Settings for Recording Others Setup ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. 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 4.7GB disc. -
Page 75: Picture And Sound Settings
Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output Others Setup Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s Digital Audio Output terminal ( 81). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has 72, Accessing the Setup Menu) -
Page 76: Display And Connection Settings/System Settings
Display and Connection Settings/System Settings Connection Others Setup 3, 4 select “Connection” 3, 4 select item Setup TV Aspect 16:9 72, Accessing the Setup Menu) TV System HDMI Settings All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Tuning AV 1 Output Video Disc AV 2 Settings... -
Page 77: Av2 Input
HDMI Settings AV2 Input §1 Set to “RGB / Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. output from external equipment. HDMI Video Format §2 [RGB / Video] The unit automatically detects whether the input You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. -
Page 78: System Settings
System Settings System Update Standby Settings In order to update this unit, the TV Guide download, and support ≥Press [[OK] to show the following settings. system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs Power Save in Standby software updates. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. -
Page 79: Other Settings
Some TVs may not be RADIOLA compatible with the unit’s remote control. SABA Remote Control Codes for the TV SALORA Manufacturer Code No. SAMSUNG 32/42/43/65/68 Panasonic 01/02/03/04 SANSUI AIWA SANYO 21/54/55/56 AKAI 27/30 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30 BEJING... -
Page 80: Reference
Additional Connections Refere 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 ( 44). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”... -
Page 81: Adding An Amplifer Or Receiver
HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function This unit When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, VIDEO linked operations would be possible. [ 44, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI... -
Page 82: Media Handling
Media Handling Inserting Discs Inserting/Removing the SD Card When the SD card slot indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or –... -
Page 83: Frequently Asked Questions
Is my TV compatible with progressive output ? MP3, WMA and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 finalise the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the to 300 folders (groups or albums) and 3000 files (tracks) on manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. -
Page 84: Guide Plus
Frequently Asked Questions GUIDE Plus+ Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start What can or cannot be done using the USB port on and end time that are different from the GUIDE this unit? Plus+ system? You can play DivX (except for DivX VOD contents), MP3, You can manually change the start and end time of WMA or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory. -
Page 85: Messages
Messages On the Unit’s Display H∑∑, F∑∑ ≥ An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status (“∑” stands for a service number.) of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit ( 87, To restore the unit if it freezes). -
Page 86: On The Tv
Messages On the Unit’s Display (Continued) U80, U81, U99 ≥ The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. If the message persists, perform “DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality”... -
Page 87: Troubleshooting Guide
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote To reset the unit’s settings control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings PIN, Owner products close to your unit. -
Page 88: General Issues:power
≥ Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save in Standby” is activated. ≥ 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 ( 87, To restore the unit if it freezes). -
Page 89: General Issues:operation
General Issues: Operation Startup is slow. Startup takes time in the following situations: Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control. – A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted. Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. – The clock is not set. –... -
Page 90: General Issues:viera Link
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues: DVB-T (Continue) After the Auto-Setup, there aren t any stations in the ’ station list although found stations were displayed After “DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality” or “DVB during Auto-Setup. Auto Setup by Region” only some or no DVB “Shipping Condition”... -
Page 91: General Issues:usb
General Issues: Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically. The contents of the USB memory cannot be read. 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then following cases. insert again. -
Page 92: Playback Issues:operation
– execute a recording or timer recording. 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. -
Page 93: Playback Issues:music
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R can be displayed with this unit. DL and +RW discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already Playback... -
Page 94: External Input
– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (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 95: Recording Issues:music
Recording Issues: Music Editing Issues: Still Pictures Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. Cannot edit or format a card. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, restrictions, they will not be copied. the “Write Protection Off”... -
Page 96: Glossary
This unit records programmes using MPEG2. Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. -
Page 97: Sampling Frequency
ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. -
Page 98: Specifications
CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to RF converter output: Not provided IEC62107. Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from Panasonic §3 Video digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After... - Page 99 CAUTION! Information for Users on Collection and THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries 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.
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Page 100: Index
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