Panasonic DVD Player DMR EH60 User Manual

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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.  
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Please keep this manual for future reference.  
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The warranty can be found on page 70.  
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Region number supported by this unit  
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video  
according to where they are sold.  
The region number of this unit is “1”.  
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or  
ALL”.  
Example:  
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Table of contents  
Getting started  
Editing (continued)  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Inserting/Removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM  
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Editing and playing playlists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Playlist operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Picture and folder operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Transferring (Dubbing)  
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 44  
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . 47  
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
DV automatic recording (DV AUTO RECORDING). . . . . . . . . . 47  
Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 48  
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL  
PICTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
STEP 3 Set up to match your television and the unit’s  
remote control/Power saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Recording  
Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Selecting audio to record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Recording for High-Speed Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to make scheduled  
recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Manually programming scheduled recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Using VCR Plusi system to make scheduled recordings. . . . 26  
Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system . . . . . . . . .28  
Convenient functions  
HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format. . . . . . . . . . 51  
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM  
system is not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Playing back  
Playing recorded video contents/  
Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Simple editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Changing audio during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status  
message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Using on-screen menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Reference  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover  
Editing  
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Useful features  
This DVD Recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many  
new features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.  
TV Guide On ScreenTM system  
Instant recording  
The TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic  
program guide (EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a  
broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the  
displayed list. You can also search for desired programs alphabetically  
or by displaying only the programs in a certain category.  
This service may not be available in some areas.  
Instant play  
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the  
recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins  
recording right away. There is no need to worry about overwriting  
already recorded content.  
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display  
From the power on, recording starts in about 1 second§ after the  
REC button is pressed. If the TV GUIDE button is pressed while the  
unit is off, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) starts displaying in  
less than 1 second, with the full EPG displaying in about 1.5  
seconds.  
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator  
guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.  
Chasing playback  
There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without  
stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded  
from its beginning.  
Simultaneous Recording and Playback  
While recording, you can play another video program that was  
recorded previously.  
Time Slip  
§Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM  
HDD recording  
You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD  
that is able to record up to 355 hours when using EP (8H) mode.  
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to  
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R and create a  
backup disc.  
SD card slot, DV input terminal  
The SD card slot of this unit lets you play digital camera  
photographs and transfer (dub) them from a card to DVD-RAM for  
easy storage without using a computer.  
During play, and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you  
wish to view by specifying the skip time.  
The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you easily  
transfer (dub) a video to the HDD by connecting only a single DV  
cable.  
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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care  
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device  
that is easily susceptible to damage.  
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.  
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust  
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be  
possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.  
In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.  
The HDD is a temporary storage device  
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or  
saving recorded content to a disc.  
Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD  
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this  
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem,  
transfer (dub) all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.  
When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.  
This does not indicate a problem with this unit.  
Setup precautions  
Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or  
Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan  
and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.  
Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to  
vibration or impact.  
breakdown  
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc.  
gets inside the unit.  
While operating  
Do not place on anything that generates  
heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.  
Do not place in an area often subject to  
temperature changes.  
Place in an area where condensation does  
not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms  
on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.  
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.  
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD  
may become damaged.)  
This unit  
VCR  
Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet, or  
flip the power breaker switch.  
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or  
movement due to rotation is normal.  
When moving the unit  
Conditions where condensation may occur  
1
Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)  
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a  
very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when  
subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts  
the unit.) When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to  
cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may  
cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.  
2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.  
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2  
minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even  
after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short  
time.)  
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.  
–During the rainy season.  
In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit  
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until  
condensation is gone.  
HDD recording time remaining  
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which  
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.  
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a playlist will  
not increase the amount of time.)  
When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the display  
The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend  
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the  
disc tray.)  
Press [HDD] to activate.  
While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.  
When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.  
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).  
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Disc and card handling  
Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other  
strange things.  
How to hold a disc or card  
Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.  
Do not use the following discs:  
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  
(rental discs, etc.).  
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart  
shapes.  
Do not touch the recorded  
surface or the terminal surface.  
Concerning non-cartridge discs  
Be careful about scratches and dirt.  
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
Do not place in the following areas:  
–In direct sunlight.  
–In very dusty or humid areas.  
–Near a heater.  
–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature  
(condensation can occur).  
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.  
To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases  
or cartridges when you are not using them.  
Handling precautions  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc  
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)  
Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt  
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
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.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.  
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.  
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.  
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 or equipment  
that may become hot.  
The heat can damage the unit.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and  
viewing pleasure.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it  
[Note]  
Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.  
impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on  
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the  
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.  
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.  
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the  
unit.  
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP  
Inserting/Removing the SD card  
Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off.  
When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card.  
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.  
Opening the cover  
Inserting the card  
Removing the card  
Closing the cover  
Press down.  
Push up.  
1 Press on the center  
of the card.  
Press on the center of  
the card until it clicks into  
place.  
If you are using a  
miniSDTM card, insert it  
into the miniSDTM card  
adaptor that comes  
with the card.  
2
Pull it straight out.  
ADAPTER  
Insert and remove this  
adaptor from the unit.  
Insert the card label up with the cut-off  
corner on the right.  
(Do not forget to close the cover. right)  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB (9).  
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Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek  
medical advice immediately.  
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Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit  
Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.§  
Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing (52).  
16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect.  
The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts.  
§ DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R are collectively referred to as “DVD-R, etc.on this page.  
The selected audio only is recorded.  
e.g., Main only  
Main  
SAP  
Hola  
Record to DVD-R, etc.  
Hello  
Hello  
4:3 aspect  
16:9 aspect program  
with Main and SAP  
Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etc.  
When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc.  
Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (dubbing).  
Some television programs are broadcast in SAP (Secondary Audio Program). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or  
transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc.  
Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select  
Record to DVD-R, etc.  
The selected audio only is recorded.  
MTS” in the SETUP menu (56).  
Main  
SAP  
Main  
SETUP  
Dynamic Range Compression  
Select MTS  
Off  
Main  
Hello  
Hello  
Hola  
Digital Audio Output  
Channel  
Setup  
Disc  
Audio for XP Recording Dolby Digital  
Select Audio Channel for DV Input Stereo 1  
Video  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.  
Set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD (22).  
You can transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 64k); however, the following settings are necessary before recording to the HDD.  
Set “Rec. for High-Speed  
Dubbing” to “On” (22).  
Record to the HDD  
High speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, etc.  
Setting for recording  
SETUP  
Recording Time in EP Mode EP (8H)  
On  
Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing  
Channel  
Setup  
Disc  
HDD  
Video  
Audio  
Playing the disc on other DVD players  
The disc must be finalized after recording or transferring (dubbing) (52).  
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or transferring (dubbing) titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially  
sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or transfer (dub).§  
§ You can record and transfer (dub) again if you format DVD-RW.  
Record to DVD-R, etc.  
Play on other DVD equipment  
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Accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.  
(Product numbers correct as of May 2005. These may be subject to change.)  
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.  
1
Remote control  
(EUR7729KB0)  
1
AC power supply  
cord  
(K2CB2CB00018)  
1
75 coaxial  
cable  
(K2KZ2BA00001)  
2
Batteries  
for remote control  
For use with this  
unit only. Do not use  
it with other  
equipment.  
Also, do not use  
cords for other  
equipment with this  
unit.  
1
Audio/video  
cable  
(K2KA6BA00003)  
1
IR Blaster  
1 DVD-RAM disc  
(K2ZZ04C00001)  
The remote control  
Batteries  
Use  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.  
Remote control signal sensor  
R6/LR6, AA  
20  
20  
30  
30  
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit  
Do not use different types at the same time.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not take apart or short circuit.  
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a  
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
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HDD, disc and card information  
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  
(Chart continues on page 9.)  
DVD-R (DVD-Video format)  
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)  
DVD-RAM  
Hard disk drive (HDD)  
Disc type  
Logo  
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)  
200 GB  
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)  
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)  
[-R] before finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[HDD]  
[RAM]  
Data that can be recorded  
and played  
Video  
Still pictures  
Video  
Still pictures  
Video  
As one time recording discs for backup  
use (recordable until the disc is full)  
Main use  
Temporary storage  
As re-writable discs for backup use  
Approx. 8 hours (Approx. 16 hours on a  
double-sided disc§)  
Maximum recording time  
Play on other players  
Approx. 355 hours  
Approx. 8 hours  
Only after finalizing the disc (52, 68).  
Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.  
Compatible with high speed  
recording  
Up to 5k recording speed discs.  
Up to 8k recording speed discs.  
What you can do on this unit  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Chasing playback  
Recording broadcasts  
that allow one copy  
Recording both Main  
and SAP for MTS  
broadcasts  
Yes [CPRM (68) compatible discs  
only.]  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Only one is recorded.(56, Select  
MTS)  
Yes  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture  
Entering text  
No (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
aspect.)  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes (Available space does not increase  
after erasing.)  
Erasing titles  
Creating playlists  
No  
§ You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.  
[Note]  
When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this  
setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a program (22).  
DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-Video format  
This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit  
television broadcasts and so on.  
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be  
recorded.  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be  
recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to the HDD  
or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM on this unit.  
Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.  
Use the HDD or a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.  
These can be played on a DVD player. However programs  
recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD  
players.  
Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format.  
Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]  
(Chart continues on page 9.)  
Disc type  
DVD-Video  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)  
+RW  
Logo  
Indicated in these  
instructions with  
Instructions  
[DVD-V]  
[DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
[DVD-V]  
DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder§  
You can play programs that allow “One time  
only recording” if they have been recorded to a  
CPRM compatible disc.  
High quality movie  
and music discs  
High fidelity music  
discs  
Played on this unit  
in 2 channels  
+RW recorded on  
another DVD Recorder§  
By formatting (  
51) the disc, you can record to  
it in DVD-Video format and play it on this unit.  
It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment used for  
recording.  
You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and  
MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or  
finalize the disc after recording.  
The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you  
may not always be able to control play as described in these  
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
§ Play may be impossible on some CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW or +RW  
discs due to the condition of the recording.  
Regarding DVD-Audio  
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (68)  
of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s  
intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will  
not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front  
two channels only). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more  
information.  
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Cards useable on this unit  
(Chart continues from page 8.)  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)  
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)  
SD Memory Card  
+R  
Type  
miniSDTM Card§  
MultiMediaCard  
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)  
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)  
Indicated in  
these  
[SD]  
instructions by  
[-RW‹V›] before finalization  
[+R] before finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
Data that can  
be recorded  
and played  
Still pictures  
Video  
Video  
As one time recording discs for  
backup use (recordable until  
the disc is full)  
Instructions  
You can insert directly into the SD card slot.  
§ A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the  
miniSDTM card is necessary.  
As re-writable discs for backup  
use  
You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures  
taken on a digital camera, etc. (34, 48).  
You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order  
Format) for automatic printing on your  
home printer or at a photo developing store  
(42, 68).  
Approx. 8 hours  
Approx. 8 hours  
Only after finalizing the disc  
Only after finalizing the disc  
(
52, 68).  
(
52, 68).  
Up to 4k recording speed  
Up to  
8
k
recording speed discs.  
No  
discs.  
Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16  
No  
No  
Suitable SD Memory Cards  
No  
No  
You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from  
8 MB to 1 GB).  
No  
Only one is recorded.(56,  
Select MTS)  
No (The picture is recorded in  
4:3 aspect.)  
Only one is recorded.(56,  
Select MTS)  
No (The picture is recorded in  
4:3 aspect.)  
8 MB,  
128 MB,  
16 MB,  
256 MB,  
32 MB,  
512 MB,  
64 MB,  
1 GB (Maximum)  
Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.  
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes (Disc space increases only when Yes (Available space does not  
the last recorded title is erased.)  
(This site is in English only.)  
increase after erasing.)  
If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time  
spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory  
Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit.  
In these cases, format the card on this unit (51, 68).  
This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system  
and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.  
We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.  
No  
No  
We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also  
recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them  
from scratches and dirt.  
Discs from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due  
to the condition of the recording.  
You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on  
this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording.  
You cannot record programs that allow “One time only recording” to  
CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit. You can  
record other programs as DVD-Video format.  
Structure of folders displayed by this unit  
The following  
can be displayed on this unit.  
¢¢¢: Numbers  
XXX: Letters  
Card  
DVD-RAM  
(Higher folder)  
JPEG  
DCIM  
(Chart continues from page 8.)  
(Higher folder)  
(Picture folder)  
DCIM¢¢¢  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
CD  
Video CD  
(Picture folder)  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
§
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
[CD]  
[VCD]  
§
CD-R and CD-RW§  
with music recorded  
in MP3 (33)  
Still pictures (JPEG  
and TIFF) recorded  
on CD-R/RW§  
Recorded audio and  
music (including CD-  
R/RW§)  
Recorded music  
and video  
DCIM  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
(including CD-R/  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
RW§)  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
Discs that cannot be played  
2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)  
3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring  
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R  
recorded on another unit and not finalized (68).  
PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)  
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”  
Blu-ray  
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these  
folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing)  
destination.  
The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g.,  
DCIM000 etc).  
If a folder name or file name has been input using other  
equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may  
not be able to play or edit the data.  
DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R 8 cm (3  
z), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,  
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX Video Disc, etc.  
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Note about using a DualDisc  
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.  
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Control reference guide  
Remote control  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  
1 Turn the unit on (16)  
?
2 Input select (IN1, IN2, IN3 or DV) (47)  
3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (20, 30, 34)  
4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers  
5 Cancel  
DVD POWER  
TV  
POWER  
6 Basic operations for recording and play  
7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (30, 38)  
8 Smart Wheel (below)  
9 Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a picture-  
in-picture (23, 32)  
1
Í
VOLUME  
@
CH  
TV/VIDEO  
INPUT SELECT  
2
3
HDD  
DVD  
SD  
AUDIO  
: Show sub menu (38)  
; Create chapters (32)  
2
5
8
0
3
6
A
B
C
D
E
1
4
“Green” button for television program list (24)  
“Green” button for Direct Navigator (34)  
< One touch transfer (dubbing) (44)  
“Blue” button for television program list (24)  
“Blue” button for Direct Navigator (30)  
= Start recording (20)  
> Change recording mode (20)  
? Transmission window  
@ Television operations (19)  
F Rec  
SETUP  
CM SKIP  
4
9
7
CANCEL  
VCR Plus+  
5
6
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
A Select audio (22, 32)  
B Start Flexible Recording (23)  
C Show SETUP menu (54)  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
PAUSE  
D Skip a minute forward (32)  
E Show VCR Plusr screen (26)  
F Show television program list  
F
G
7
8
(TV Guide On ScreenTM system) (24)  
G Show FUNCTIONS window (37)  
H Show scheduled recording list (25)  
I Return to previous screen  
J Changing the size of information window (28)  
K Show status messages/Skip one page upward (37, 16)  
L Show on-screen menu/Skip one page downward (36, 16)  
M Erase items (32)  
ENTER  
H
I
9
:
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
CH  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
S
;
<
=
>
J
K
L
M
DUBBING  
Info  
STATUS  
PAGE  
[Note]  
Buttons such as the [¥ REC] button do not protrude as much as  
other buttons to stop them from being pressed accidentally.  
The word “button” is not used in these operating instructions so  
“Press the [ENTER] button.is shown as “Press [ENTER].”  
You can use this remote control to operate your television if you  
set the television manufacturer code (19).  
REC MODE  
DISPLAY  
PAGE  
REC  
ERASE  
DVD/TV  
Smart Wheel operation  
Select items on menu screens and set items.  
Press up, down, left or right to select an item.  
You can also turn the wheel to select an item.  
ENTER  
Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
These operations are also possible…..  
Changing channels:  
Press [W] or [X] (up/down)  
Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):  
Forward search/slow-motion:  
Backward search/slow-motion:  
Press [2;] or [;1] (left/right)  
Turn right  
Turn left  
[Note]  
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Press the Smart Wheel lightly when turning it.  
If you press it strongly when turning it, [3, 4, 2, 1] may be mistakenly activated.  
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Main unit  
1
4
3
5
6
7
2
HDD DVD SD  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
POWER  
/x1.3  
C
H
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L/MONO-AUDIO-R  
I N 2  
DV I N  
9
: ; <  
8
=
>
Opening the front panel  
Press down on the  
part with your finger.  
1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (16)  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In  
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of  
power.  
2 Disc tray (20, 30)  
3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (47)  
4 Lights when the unit is turned on (if “Front Display” is set to  
“Bright” 56)  
5 SD card slot (5)  
6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected  
7 Display (below)  
8 Connectors for external equipment (47)  
9 Channel select (20)  
: Open/close disc tray (20, 30)  
; Select drive (20, 30, 34)  
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].  
< Stop (20, 30)  
= Start play (30)  
> Start recording/Remote control signal sensor (20)  
Specify the time to stop recording (21)  
Rear panel terminals (12)  
The unit’s display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH  
DUB  
D.MIX  
-
DVD AVCD  
-
+
VR  
XP  
SP  
LP  
REC  
PLAY  
HDD  
RWRAM  
REC PLAY  
DVD  
SD  
EP SD  
7
8
9
1 e.g.,[HDD]  
REC  
REC  
PLAY  
PLAY  
HDD  
HDD  
HDD  
Recording  
Playback  
Recording/Playback  
2 Channel  
3 Transferring (dubbing) indicator  
4 D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)  
When lit: Down-mixing (68) is possible.  
When off:The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two front  
channels can be played (8, Regarding DVD-Audio).  
5 Recording mode  
6 Disc type  
7 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected  
8 Main display section  
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9 Scheduled recording indicator  
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