P6 – 12 Operating Instructions IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO Quick Start Guide DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EZ48VEB L /MONO AUDIO R The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model. 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.
Features Enjoy Digital Broadcast! Receive Freeview using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Watching Television (¼ 16) TV Guide (¼ 16, 19, 34) Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Edit Profiles (¼ 62) Digital Channel Information (¼ 44) Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link.
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000130) 1 AC mains lead (K2CT3CA00004) For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.
Table of Contents Getting Started Features ...............................................................................2 Accessories ..........................................................................3 Sales and Support Information ............................................ 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead....................................................... 3 Remote Control Information ..................................................... 5 Quick Start Guide Location of Parts/Controls ..........
Remote Control Information Setting S tti O On-Screen S Display Di l .................................................58 58 Accessing the On-Screen Display .........................................58 DVD Management ..............................................................60 About batteries P6 – 12 Setting Menus Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Accessing the Management Menus ........................................
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (¼ 11) Select drive (DVD or VHS)................................. (¼ 17, 18) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers......................................................... (¼ 11) Delete items/Reset the tape counter .......................
COPY D (for VHS) (for DVD) (for DVD) Timer recording indicator () ............... (¼ 19) On: When a timer recording programme is registered and a recordable disc or video cassette is inserted. Flashes: When the unit cannot record a timer recording programme (e.g., there is no disc or video cassette, etc.). Tape indicator Operation status Recording mode indicator DVD: ...................................................... (¼ 24) VHS: .....................................
Basic Connection Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial 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. Be sure to read the Caution for AC Mains Lead on page 3.
STEP 2 Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable Quick Start Guide – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (¼ 46). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.
Basic Connection You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 8, 9. Connecting to a Television with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable.
to turn the unit on. DVB Auto-Setup Please wait! Ch 21 Prog. Channel Service Name 23 BBC ONE 1 23 2 BBC 68 Net ID TS ID Quality 9 12302 12289 12302 12289 9 VOL CH A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT STOP RETURN: to cancel CH PROG/CHECK MANUAL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP/INDEX REW P USE PA FF PLAY RETURN GUIDE SELECT Off: With Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby. – Set to “On” to reduce power consumption in standby mode.
Setting the Channels and Clock to select “Yes”, then OK The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. , to select “To Others”, then OK , to select “Setup”, then OK , to select a letter, then to move to next character. Repeat this to enter the name. OK to store the name. , to select “Others”, then . , to select “Clock”, then OK and and then repeat steps , to enter and store “House No.” and “Postcode”. RETURN The Owner ID settings screen disappears.
Disc Handling Rewritable Play on other players1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) (¼ 23) CPRM (¼ 92) compatible discs only.
Disc Handling Play-only Discs Disc type Discs that Cannot be Played Standard symbol Uses [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs [-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. By formatting (¼ 60) the disc, you can record onto it in DVDVideo format. It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording.
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Notes Playable discs [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] File format MP3 Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Number of folders (groups) Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: 300 folders (groups) (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files (tracks) (tracks) recognizable1: 3000 files (tracks) Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/ 32 kHz/44.
Watching Television Refer to “TV Guide” (¼ 34) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. DVD/VHS TV VOL CH DRIVE SELECT A AV TRACKING/V-LOCK/PAGE Important: This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner. DVD/VHS to turn the unit on.
Playback Playing Discs Refer to “Advanced Disc Playback” (¼ 36–37) for detailed information. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT TV CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT to turn the unit on. to select the DVD drive. –The DVD indicator lights up on the unit. RESET to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (¼ 23) and “Advanced Recording” (¼ 24–26) for detail information on recording. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] 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 (¼ 60). [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
Timer Recording What is Freeview built-in? DVD/VHS Freeview built-in is a function that enables timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link” is available. “Guide Link” — If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, recording start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g., delayed recording start time. This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer Recording screen in step (¼ below).
Copying Titles Refer to “Copying Titles (Advanced)” (¼ 54–57) for detail information on copying. Copying Titles (VHS ¼ DVD) Programmes are automatically copied onto the disc from the location of playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts. [VHS] ¼ [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 (¼ 60).
Copying Titles (DVD ¼ VHS) All titles on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ¼ [VHS] COPYING On the main unit COPYING Press and hold for about 3 seconds. COPYING indicator Notes If you start copying when the resume function is activated, the DVD is copied from the beginning of the title you stopped play at. To copy a whole disc, press [ STOP] to deactivate it before copying (¼ 17).
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. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. DVD/VHS Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Important Notes for Recording Copy-once recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [VHS] The original aspect used for the source programme will also be used with the recording. However, in the following case, programme will be recorded in 4:3. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect. Hola Hallo Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen display (¼ 59). .
Advanced Recording DVD Recording Modes and Durations DVD-RAM Single-sided Double-sided1 (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) Recording Mode DVD-R,DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB) DVD-R DL3, +R DL3 (8.
When the format confirmation screen is displayed F Formatting i iis the h process off making ki media di such h as DVD DVDRAM recordable on recording equipment. Important: Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including the contents that have been recorded on a PC), regardless of protection status of disc. Notes You cannot stop finalising once you have started it.
Advanced Recording Playing while you are recording Flexible Recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the programme within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording mode)” (¼ 24). Preparation: Select the channel or the external input to record. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive.
Recording from a Satellite Receiver [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Manual Recording Preparation: ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 60). [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact. Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (¼ 9). When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup Menu (¼ 67). This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.
Recording from an External Device Recording to DVD Recording from a VCR, etc. Connect cables while both the unit and the external device are turned off. Front of the unit IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Perform steps − left. Start play on the external device. L /MONO AUDIO R REC AV3 IN You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable.
Recording from a DV Camcorder Connect the cable while both the unit and the external device are turned off. Front of the unit IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO to select “Rec to DVD”, then OK to select “Rec”, then L /MONO AUDIO R OK Notes [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the unit. Insert a disc (¼ 73). [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 60).
Advanced Timer Recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] OK Manual timer recordings – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Timer Recording PROG/CHECK No. Name Remain Date DVD 1:58 SP VHS --:---- TUE 21/ 2/08 12:56:00 Start Drive Stop Drive Mode STTL space New Timer Programme Press OK to store new programme. OK RETURN , to select “New Timer Programme”, then OK , to move through the items and , to set the items.
To cancel a timer recording in progress While the unit is on DRIVE SELECT to select the drive. STOP – Confirmation screen appears. to select “Stop Recording”, then OK Notes on timer recording When a timer recording is set, DVDs that were recorded using a different TV system cannot be played unless the TV system is changed in the Setup Menu (¼ 67) or the timer recording has completed or has been cancelled. Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off.
Advanced Timer Recording Check, Change, or Delete Programmes The timer recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. DELETE to delete. – You cannot delete programmes that are currently recording. PROG/CHECK ,then , to select the programme Timer Recording Remain DVD VHS Date Start No. Name OK to modify the programme.
Making timer recordings on the television To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (¼ 46) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (¼ 8, 9). Make timer programming on the TV. DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD or VHS drive. –Insert a disc or video cassette with enough remaining blank space (¼ 73, 74). DVD/VHS to turn the unit off. Advanced Features – The start and end of recording is controlled by TV.
TV Guide What is TV Guide? The TV Guide gives you an overview of your digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days. 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. You can easily find the desired programmes and set Timer recording. Landscape view TV Guide: Landscape Broadcast date Broadcast time Prog.
Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or category (e.g. Free Services, Radio). 1a 1b to display the list of programme type. (Yellow) Notes If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data are lost. The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found a digital station and loaded the information in the memory.
Advanced Disc Playback Menu Screens on the TV DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons [DVD-V] [VCD] Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows: e. g., DVD TOP MENU Play Chapter List Audio Tracks Subtitles Trailer Protected. Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.) It cannot be played because data is damaged, etc. Currently recording.
Direct Play Time Slip During playback, you can access specific titles or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT e.g., 5: 15: MP3 and JPEG e.g., 5: 15: [0] ¼ [5] [1] ¼ [5] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (This function does not work with finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW (Close the session or finalise the disc after recording). Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder From the Picture (JPEG) View screen DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive. Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.
Picture Properties Rotate Pictures Picture information is shown (e.g., shooting date). While playing a picture OPTION While playing a picture STATUS twice to display picture properties. 18:53:50 11/10 , to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT”, then OK FUNCTION MENU Date Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT RETURN Notes To return to the picture to its original position Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step , then press [OK]. Rotation information will not be stored. No.
Playing MP3s [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW (Close the session or finalise the disc after recording). , to select a group, then OK – The track list for the selected group appears. DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive. Tips Selected group MP3 Menu G 1 T 3 TOTAL 3/111 Number 0 – 9 Prev. Next –Track list is shown. No.
Advanced Video Cassette Playback Fast-forward/Rewind With the unit stopped to fast-forward the tape. FF Jet Search You can high speed search a video in the forward or the reverse direction. During playback to rewind the tape. REW twice to Jet Search forward. FF Slow-motion Play twice to Jet Search in reverse. REW –Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. During playback Notes PAUSE Press and hold for about 2 seconds.
Advanced Video Cassette Playback VHS Index Search System (VISS) The unit automatically records special index signals on a tape every time a recording is started (via [ REC], or a timer recording). The index search function makes use of these index signals to help you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily.
Changing Audio during Playback STTL On-screen Display Indicators STATUS Press and hold for about 5 or more seconds. to display on-screen indicators.
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Notes You can display the information about programmes (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). Everytime you change the channel, digital channel information appears automatically. They disappear again after a short time. If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is not being received correctly, digital channel information is also recorded and will remain visible during playback.
FUNCTION MENU Window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Signal Quality No Si N Signall With the unit stopped C FUN TION MENU If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check the following; FUNCTION MENU DVD-RAM Disc Protection Off Playback Check that the aerial is correctly positioned. Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly broadcasting.
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “VIERA Link” or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? [VIERA\Link] VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
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. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Entering Text Titles—Editing You can give names to recorded titles, etc. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. When viewing the Enter Name screen.
Title Operations Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. Delete [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” (¼ 48). Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” (¼ 48). Press [,] to select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Titles—Editing Change Thumbnail Divide Title [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” (¼ 48). Press [,] to select “Change Thumbnail”, then Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” (¼ 48). Press [, ] to select “Divide Title”, then press [OK]. press [OK]. Enter Name [RAM] You can divide a title into two. Once divided, titles cannot be recombined.
Chapters—Creating, Editing [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes , you can easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play on Chapter View. Tips Title/Chapter Normally, programmes are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start Tips To exit the menu screens Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. Creating Playlists [RAM] Perform steps − 4b of “Accessing the Playlist View”. (¼ left) Press [, ] to select the source title, then press Tips [RAM] A playlist is a compilation of your favourite chapters as shown in the chart below.
Edit Chapter Operations Perform steps − 4c of “Accessing the Playlist View”. (¼ 52) Press [, ] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select desired operation from the Add Chapter Press [, ] to select “Add Chapter” then press [OK]. (¼ 52, Creating Playlists) Move Chapter Press [, ] to select “Move Chapter” then press [OK]. Press [, , , ] to select the position to insert the chapter then press [OK]. menu displayed location then press [OK] (¼ below).
Copying Titles (Advanced) Preparation: Insert a disc and video cassette that you can use for copying (¼ 73, 74). Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space. When copying an NTSC tape to a DVD, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup Menu (¼ 67). This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. Press [, ] to select “Hour” and “Min.”, then press [, ] to set the recording time. Press [OK]. Press [] to confirm.
Copying Titles or Playlists (DVD ¼ VHS) [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW]] [VHS] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [,] to select “Copy”, then press [OK]. Press [OK]. – to edit the copying list (¼ 56) Press [] to confirm. Press [,] to select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes” and press [OK] to start copying.
Copying Titles (Advanced) (Continued) Edit the copying list Select the item in step – (¼ 55) – Press [OPTION]. Tips Delete All Add Delete Move Delete All Delete all items registered on the copying list. 1. Press [, ] to select “Delete All” , then press [OK]. 2. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Add Add new items to the copying list. 1. Press [, ] to select “Add” , then press [OK]. 2.
[DVD-V] [VHS] You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVDRW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the VHS. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the VHS according to the set time. If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that portion of title is not recorded. Operations and on screen displays during copy are also recorded. Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be copied.
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, sound effect, Repeat Play, etc. In addition, when receiving the multi-channel broadcast, you can change the audio settings. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Press [DISPLAY]. Menu Item Setting Press [, ] to select a menu, then press [].
Play Menu [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” to cancel. Picture Menu [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] You can change the progressive output setting and the noise reduction setting when playing discs or of images from the connected device.
DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, finalising and other operations. Accessing the Management Menus Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge, ¼ below). Insert a disc. Tips The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window. With finalised discs and +RW created Top Menu, the name is displayed on the Top Menu. Deleting All Titles With the unit stopped Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Press [FUNCTION MENU].
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Before finalising a disc, select whether the top menu shows after finalising. Perform preparation steps − of “Accessing the Management Menus” (¼ 60). Press [, ] to select “Auto-Play Select”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press [OK]. Top Menu: The Top Menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu.
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup Menu. C FUN With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “To Others” then press [OK]. To Others Setup TION MENU Accessing the Setup Menu (¼ left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Add New DVB Services You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to receive. Tips To browse through the list Press [, CH]. Setup Auto-Setup Restart You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital channels if set up (¼ 11) fails for some reason. Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection VHS Others Edit Profiles Auto-Setup Restart DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services Signal Condition Tips You can also use the following method to restart AutoSetup.
Playback/Recording Settings To Others Setup C FUN C FUN Picture Settings To Others Setup TION MENU TION MENU (¼ 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. (¼ 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Sound Settings Digital Audio Output C FUN To Others Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (¼ 72). Press [OK] to show the following settings. Setup TION MENU PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
Display and Connection Settings C FUN To Others Connection Setup TION MENU , select “Connection” ¼ ¼ , select item ¼ OK Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection VHS Others (¼ 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Display , select “Display” ¼ ¼ , select item ¼ OK Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection VHS Others DVB Preferred Subtitles English On-Screen Messages 5 sec.
TV System AV1 Output Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. Select “Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). 1. Press [, ] to select the TV System, then press [OK]. Setup TV System [Video (with component)] Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.
VHS and System Settings Power Save C FUN To Others Setup TION MENU (¼ 62, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. VHS System Update , select “VHS” ¼ ¼ , select item ¼ OK Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection VHS Others Tape Length SQPB Auto (E-240) Automatic SELECT TAB RETURN Tape Length Set the length of the tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time.
Other Settings Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] at the same time until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Tips To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears.
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 (¼ 46). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S-Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21-pin Scart cable (¼ 8, 9, 70). Using an Audio/Video Cable Using an S Video Cable The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television).
Additional Connections You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cable or the optical digital audio cable. Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component.
Disc Handling Inserting Discs Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. – Insert a disc. Notes When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. Insert label-up. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
Video Cassette Handling Inserting a Video Cassette Insert a cassette (the surface with the roll of tape should face up). –The unit turns on automatically. To eject: From the main unit: Press [ EJECT] From the remote control: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive. Press and hold [ STOP] for 3 or more seconds. Video Cassette Information Video cassettes Video cassette care Break off the video cassette’s tab to prevent accidental erasure.
Unit Care The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. Do not place the unit on amplifiers DO NOT or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. The unit should not be installed or operated near large magnets or electromagnetic devices. Such devices can damage pre-recorded VHS recordings. Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit.
Frequently Asked Questions Setup Page How can I enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p? Connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable. Set “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup Menu to “1080p”. What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound? You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.
Recording Page Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. − Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW recorded on the unit be played on other equipment? You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on this unit. [+RW] It is not necessary to finalise +RW.
Messages On the Unit’s Display Page An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status 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 (¼ 80, “To restore the unit if it freezes”). − If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person. − DVD (“ ” stands for a number.
On the Unit’s Display (Continued) Page U76 HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does not support copyright protection. − U88 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. Wait until the message disappears.
Troubleshooting Guide When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic products close to your unit. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “To Others”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Setup”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press []. Press [, ] to select “Remote Control”, then press [OK].
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The following does not indicate a problem with the unit: Regular disc/video cassette rotating sound. Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Image disturbance during search. Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Operation Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control. Cannot operate the DVD. Cannot operate the VHS. The remote control doesn’t work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Page Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating DVDs or CDs.
TV Guide The TV Guide System does not receive any data. “No Data” is displayed for some or all stations. The TV Guide information is not displayed properly. The TV Guide data is not updated. General Issues Check whether the clock is properly set. If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide system may not be able to receive any data. Perform “Auto-Setup Restart” in the Setup Menu. Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues DVB-T (Continued) Page Unusual station sorting. The station sorting of this unit is pre-defined. Use profiles to sort the stations as you want them. 62 The digital channel information does not appear. Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) in the “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup Menu. 66 The digital channel information will not appear during playback or recording. Perform “Auto-Setup Restart” in the Setup Menu.
Picture Page The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. Make sure the recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. Picture is distorted. Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [] and [ DVD, COPYING] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace. The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Sound Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Check if TV is muted. Check if amplifier is muted. Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and simultaneous record and playback. Set “V.S.S.
Playback Issues Operation The image from this unit do not appear on the TV. Play fails to start even when [ PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. TV is not compatible with RGB signal. Set “AV1 Output” in the connection menu to “Video (with component)”. Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. The disc is dirty. You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues VHS Picture On-screen display indicators do not appear. The grey background appears during playback. Playback Issues Page Select a setting other than “Off” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup Menu. –Press [STATUS ] to show the on-screen display indicators. You are playing a blank or poor quality portion of the tape. You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the grey background to appear.
Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input Cannot record. Cannot copy. Page You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. 13 [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. 60 The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with the “DVD Management” settings.
Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued) Timer recording does not stop even when [ STOP] is pressed. Page Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive. 31 When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (“EXT-L” on the unit’s display disappears.) 27 The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.
Editing Issues DVD Page The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. 73 Disc may be defective or of poor quality. − You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit. 60 The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power. − These operations are not possible with still pictures.
Glossary Bitstream Formatting This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder. Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format) and, +RW or unused +R and +R DL on this unit. Formatting irrevocably erases all contents.
Safety Precautions Progressive/Interlace The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: Standby mode: (Power Save mode) (Quick Start mode) AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Approx. 32 W Approx. 2.2 W Approx. 13.4 W Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 2−3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2−5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1−4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1−8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1−16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R (DL): 2−4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) 2−8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 1−2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 2−4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2) 2−6X SPEED (Ver. 1.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
Index Add New DVB Services ...................... 63 Audio DVB Multi Audio .................................. 59 Recording ..................................... 23, 59 Settings................................... 58, 59, 65 Auto mode .......................................... 24 Change Thumbnail ........................50, 53 Channel Audio .................................................. 58 Set Channels ............................... 62, 63 Chapter .....................................
