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 VQT2J39...
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CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. CLASS 1 USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR LASER PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,...
Included accessories Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of November 2009. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000463) 1 Remote control AC mains lead 1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries For use with this unit only.
∫ 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).
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] ( 17, 18) 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 Start recording ( 18)/Specify a time to stop recording ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 8 Stop ( 17, 18, 26) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of...
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 ( 34). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 79).
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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. 34, 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 The features of the Power Save in Standby function when the unit is in standby mode are as below. Power Save in Standby Activated (On/ Deactivated On Timer) (Off) §1 ...
Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 58). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
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HDD and disc information 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.
Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ≥Compatible formats: Playable [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] §1 ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 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...
Media handling (Disc/USB memory) Inserting discs Disc care 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. ∫ How to hold a disc Insert label-up. Do not touch the recorded surface. DO NOT 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function ∫...
Watching Television Basic operations This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound” directly receive and record digital terrestrial menu or “Other” menu and press [1]. channels. Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi Audio”...
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” ( 26) 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]. OPEN/CLOSE ≥Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. ≥If you are instructed to press the “ENTER”...
Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( 20) and “Advanced Press [¥ REC] to start recording. recording” ( 21) 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.
Notes for recording Advanced operations Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound: You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Recording Hello Hola Hallo multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of Select the audio that you want digital channel information display ( 16)].
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” ( 20). equipment (digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Making timer recordings on the To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer television programming (e.g., of digital broadcasts)
Timer recording When there are multiple languages, select the subtitle See also “Notes for recording” ( 20). 60, DVB Preferred Language). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to Press [OK].
∫ To change a programme Auto Renewal Recording Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OK]. ( Manually programming timer recordings, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme [HDD] If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [DELETE ¢].
Advanced playback Frame-by- While paused, press [2] (2;) or Operation during play [1] (;1). frame ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Each press shows the next frame. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] ≥Press and hold to change in succession [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Stop Press [∫].
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 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: 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and DivX ®...
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 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, This DivX Certified ® device must be registered in order to play DivX DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.
Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ∫ Regarding Album View screen Playing still pictures Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can arrange these still pictures and create an album ( 40).
Useful functions during still picture Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT play While playing 1 Press [OPTION]. Slideshow Settings Rotate RIGHT 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate Rotate LEFT RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and press While the Album View (Playlist (Picture)) screen is displayed [OK].
Playing music To play music CD Useful functions during music play Operations during play Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Stop Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. Insert a music CD. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is The menu is automatically displayed.
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”...
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.
Editing titles/chapters Editing [HDD] [RAM] Press [OPTION]. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Press [3, 4] to select the operation Chapter and press [OK]. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. ≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [OK].
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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 (Video) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” You can arrange the chapters ( 36) to create a Playlist (Video). and press [OK]. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlists Playlist View ( Video ) VIDEO PICTURE Create...
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Playlist (Video) operations Editing and playing Playlists (Video)/ chapters After performing steps 1–5 ( left) Delete [HDD] [RAM] § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the Playlists (Video) are lost and cannot be restored. While stopped Make certain before proceeding.
Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 ( left) [HDD] [-R] (JPEG) [RAM] Delete Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and ≥You can edit pictures and albums. press [OK]. Pictures ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD- §...
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Note Note ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, ≥When the timer recording starts, editing music stops on the way. “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. ≥[RAM] Deleting still pictures and music using “Add Pictures”...
Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture) Press [2, 1] to select the still picture You can arrange favourite still pictures in albums stored on HDD to create a Playlist (Picture). you want to add to a Playlist (Picture) and press [;]. Album 1 Album 2 A check mark is displayed.
Entering text [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a You can give names to recorded titles, etc. character and press [OK]. Show Enter Title Name screen etc. Repeat this step to enter other characters. ≥To delete a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field Title (timer recording)
≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥Titles that have been copied to the HDD from a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video). ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect...
Copying titles or Playlists (Video) 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] ,-.
“ ” can be registered. Copying using the copying list– [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “ ” can be Advanced Copy registered. ≥To show other pages ( below) [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 5 Press [OK].
Copying titles or Playlists (Video) 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 (Video) that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, [DVD-V] >...
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. My favorite 01/02 (All the recordings on the same date become a title.)
Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW. Set the copy mode. ≥When you copy a Playlist (Picture), it will become an album in the destination drive. ≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] ( step 6).
3 Press [3, 4] to select the folder or Playlist (Picture) and press Press [3, 4] to select “Start [OK]. Copying” and press [OK]. Create List Create List Picture ( JPEG ) Folder PICTURE Playlists PICTURE Playlists ≥Only when copying individual still pictures. Folder 103__DVD When specifying another folder as the copying destination,...
Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Copying music from a USB memory or ≥Music CD (CD-DA) ≥MP3 CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL You can copy MP3 files from the USB memory or CD-R/ CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL.
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∫ To register on a folder by folder basis 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Track / Folder” and press [OK]. Copy Destination Capacity: 4343MB Cancel All Track/Folder Track Copy Direction Size Name of item...
Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting 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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Status messages Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect Press [STATUS The display changes each time you press the button. DVB Multi Audio Selected drive status/type of disc or USB If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the memory desired channel before recording.
HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Common procedures Setting the protection Preparation [RAM] ≥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].
Deleting all titles and Providing a name for a disc Playlists (Video)—Delete all titles [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] You can provide a name for each disc. Preparation Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Change Thumbnail) this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be ≥[-R] This function cannot be used for discs with still images...
Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. 3 Press [OK] to save the Favourite. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Deleting a channel from a Favourite does not affect the channel itself.
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Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. The quality and strength of the signal are shown. [CH14] 5 BR3 Press [W X CH] to select the Signal Quality channel. Signal Strength Channel When “Signal Condition”...
Chapter Creation Disc Set the automatic Chapter Creation method. ( (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) [Automatic] [5 minutes] Settings for Playback [Off] No chapter start points are set. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Rec for High Speed Copy Ratings You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Changing the unit’s settings Sound Display (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Dynamic Range Compression Language [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages. Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
HDMI Settings Connection ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) HDMI Video Format Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be You can only select items compatible with the connected shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may equipment.
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote time correction function checks the time and if necessary it is control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products adjusted several times every day. close together.
Standby Settings System Update ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. In order to update this unit’s software and to support system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs Power Save in Standby software updates. Press [OK] to show the following settings. [On] It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode when the unit is in standby mode.
Other Settings Manufacturer and Code No. Child Lock Brand Code Brand Code The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. AIWA MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47...
Connecting an amplifier with a digital Connecting a stereo amplifier input terminal ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an Amplifier’s rear panel amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. Required setting AUDIO IN “Digital Audio Output”...
Can I high speed copy to a disc? Is my television progressive output compatible? All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 Yes, you can. (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before recording the programme.) (525)/60i ·...
Messages On the television This unit is not authorised to play ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different this protected DivX video. registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( Cannot finish recording completely.
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Messages 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. (“∑”...
“U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ejected. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds.)
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Troubleshooting guide Picture does not appear during timer recording. Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. Cannot switch audio. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on. You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. –...
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“FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode. You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ( recorders with “Rec for High Speed Copy”...
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It takes time before play starts. You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD This is normal on DivX video. (DivX) Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
Music Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied. Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. Bonus tracks may not be copied.
Troubleshooting guide Digital broadcast VIERA Link Digital broadcasts cannot be received. VIERA Link doesn’t work. Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong is set to On.
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly S-Video in (PAL/SECAM/NTSC): disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission AV2 (21 pin), 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination...
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based possible. digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2. SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be Dynamic range copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
Protection Thumbnail You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display deletion protection. multiple pictures in the form of a list. 1080i This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them.
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