P8 – 15 Operating Instructions Quick Start Guide DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EH58EBL Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
Features High Quality Picture HDMITM (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) Connection Connection with HDMI terminal ( Deep Colour ( 92) 12) 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 May 2008. These may be subject to change.) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000235) 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.
Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
Reference Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link) ................................................. 42 Easy control only with VIERA remote control ...................43 Media Handling (Disc/USB Memory) ................................... 77 Convenient Functions .......................................................... 41 FUNCTION MENU Windows ................................................... 41 To pause the TV programme you are watching —Pause Live TV .......................
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.
Remote Control Information/Unit Care Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. Remote control signal sensor R6/LR6, AA Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not use different types at the same time. Do not heat or expose to flame.
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off .............................................. ( 13) Select drive (HDD or DVD)................................ ( 21, 22) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ........................................................ ( 13) To delete unwanted recorded titles, still pictures or music .................................................................
STEP 1 The Unit’s Display 5(& Copying indicator Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator ........................................................ ( 29) Recording/Playback indicator Timer recording indicator .............................. ( 23) On: When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: The Timer recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby.
Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. Adding a Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Digital Satellite Receiver To household mains socket The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit. The unit must be connected using another method, e.g.
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 10, 11. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable When Wh connected t d to t an HDMI compatible tibl unit, it an uncompressed d digital di it l audio di and d video id signal i l is i transmitted, t itt d enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable.
TV’s remote control Download from TV to turn the unit on. Pos On: Minimise standby power consumption, without Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby. Off: With Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby. – Set to “On” to reduce power consumption in standby mode. – Refer to the following chart for the Power Save function features when the unit is turned off. OK RETURN On Off Approx. 2 W Approx.
Setting the Channels and Clock to select “Yes”, then OK The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. , to select a letter, then to move to next character. Repeat this to enter the name. OK , to select “To Others”, then OK , to select “Setup”, then OK , to select “Others”, then . to store the name. , to select “Clock”, then and and then repeat steps , to enter and store “House No.” and “Postcode”. RETURN The Owner ID settings screen disappears.
DVD TV Preparation: Turn on the digital satellite receiver(s). Select a correct station. VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ Record Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP WED 23/04/08 12:53:00 Input PlusCode Number 09, and press OK. A AV 1 2 3 CH 4 5 6 VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT STATUS 0 SELECT SKIP Enter a PlusCode number for a digital satellite station (e.g. Sky One) with the numbered buttons. STOP – Press [] to move back to correct a digit. PAUSE PLAY/x1.
HDD and Disc Handling Usable Discs for Recording and Playback Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) Logo Data that can be recorded and played Rewritable Video Still picture Music Recording Play on other 16:9 aspect 1 players picture2 — Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) ( 25) Standard symbol [HDD[ CPRM ( 92) compatible discs only.
Play-only Discs Disc type Logo DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Standard symbol [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] DVD-R DivX, MP3, JPEG DVD-R DL [CD] CD DivX, MP3, JPEG Uses High quality movie and music discs 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 ( 64) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video format.
USB Memory Handling Compatible USB memories Format Standard symbol USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol: – USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed. USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed. USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. USB memories that support bulk only transfer. CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
DivX files, MP3 files and Still Pictures (JPEG) DivX File information Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] File format DivX Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Notes [HDD] [RAM] Compatible formats: DCFcompliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.
Watching Television Watching Television Programmes Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 2a DVD to turn the unit on. 2a 2b to select desired channel. CH DVD TV CH DRIVE SELECT T VOL A AV 1 2 3 CH 4 5 6 VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT STATUS 0 SELECT SKIP P SLOW/SEARCH 2b Enter channels directly with the numbered buttons. e. g.
Playback 34 to 36) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Playing Discs [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] to turn the unit on. DRIVE SELECT 1 2 3 CH 4 5 6 VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT STATUS 0 SELECT STOP Pausing Play Press [ PAUSE]. – Press again to restart play. PLAY/x1.
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 25) and “Advanced Recording” ( 26 to 28) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64). DVD to turn the unit on. DRIVE SELECT to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Timer Recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) DVD Using PlusCode numbers for digital satellite stations Set this unit to recognise PlusCode numbers for digital satellite stations before you start the following operations ( 15, VIDEO Plus+ system for digital satellite stations). You can also record programmes from digital satellite receiver by RGB signals.
Deleting Titles [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64). Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. DVD Delete Navigator to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Important Notes for Recording When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Select the main or secondary audio before recording ( 69, Bilingual Audio Selection) M1 Hello secondary audio: – Recording sound in LPCM ( 69, Audio Mode for XP Recording) – “Recording Format” is set to “Video format” (The default setting is “Video format”. 68) If you record from external equipment – Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this table are an estimate.) Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.
When the format confirmation screen is displayed Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM 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. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.
Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+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)” ( 26). Preparation: Select the channel or the external input to record. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver Manual Recording This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Preparation: ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64). Connect a digital satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals ( 11).
Recording from an External Device [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] OPEN / CLOSE REC This unit Notes Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings OK Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection ( 64). Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time. If connected via a digital satellite receiver, set channel there before timer recording starts. – The timer icon is displayed in left column.
Advanced Timer Recording To cancel a timer recording in progress 2a DELETE to delete. – You cannot delete programmes that are currently recording. While the unit is on STOP 2b – Confirmation screen appears. OK to modify the programme. , ,,to make changes, then OK to select “Stop Recording”, then OK You can enter up to 32 programmes a month in advance. Notes You can also delete a programme with the following steps 1. Press [, ] to select the programme, then press [OPTION]. 2.
Making timer recordings on the television Relief Recording When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining blank space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD. The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-recorded (“ ” is displayed.) ( 34).
Advanced Playback Selecting Titles to Play Y can easily You il select l t and d play l recorded d d programmes by b using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO HDD 007 PICTURE MUSIC Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Two or more titles recorded in the Displays all titles. Daily/weekly timer recording mode (in Thumbnail Display) are bundled and displayed as one item.
Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing or During playback – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) – Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] While paused OK – Each press shows the next or previous frame. – Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-byframe in succession. – Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. Depending on the disc, search may not be possible.
Advanced Playback Changing audio during play Playing DivX, MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Insert the disc. AUDIO e.g. [CD] If the disc contains different file types [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LRLR HDD PLAY Disc Play Video (DivX) Play Pictures (JPEG) Play Music (MP3) Copy Music (MP3) Press [,] to select the item, then press [OK]. Otherwise, Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [USB] Insert the USB memory. e.g.
Playing MP3 Notes Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV. Successive play is not possible. Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD drive or the DVD drive. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] D [USB] B You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. You cannot play MP3 files on the USB memory while recording or copying.
Playing DivX, MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) Playing still pictures Tips [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] [USB] You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. Show Album View screen. [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] [USB] ( 36, Showing the menu screen) [HDD] [RAM] While stopped 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “PICTURE” is not selected, press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”.
Slide Show Zoom You can display still pictures one by one with regular interval. While playing a picture OPTION From the Album View screen , , , to select an album, then PLAY/x1.3 FUNCTION MENU To zoom in: Tips To stop the Slide Show Press [ STOP]. To change the rate at which pictures are displayed 1 In step above, press [, ] to select “Slide Show Setting”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [, ] to select “Display interval”.
Playing music To play music CD , , to select the track, then Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. OK You can also select the track with the numbered buttons. CD e.g., “5”: [0] [5], “15”: [1] [5] Insert a music CD. MP3 e.g., The menu is automatically displayed.
Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Windows By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. With the unit stopped FUNCTION MENU Playback TION MENU Recording FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP HDD Playback Delete Recording Copy To Others OK RETURN Delete VIDEO Plus+ Record Advanced Copy Playlists Flexible Rec You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD.
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.
Titles—Editing [HDD] [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. Tips Maximum numbers of titles on a disc [HDD] 499 [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 64, Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Change Thumbnail Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” ( Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” ( 44). press [OK]. “Cancel Protection”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [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 End 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 [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. Tips Title Title Chapter Playlist Copying ( [HDD] [RAM] Perform steps − 4b of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) Press [, ] to select the source title, then press [HDD] [RAM] A playlist is a compilation of your favourite chapters as shown in the chart below.
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists Edit Chapter Operations [HDD] [RAM] You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail. Perform steps − 4c of “Accessing the Playlist View” ( 47). Press [, ] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select desired operation from Add Chapter Press [, ] to select “Add Chapter”, then press [OK]. ( 47, Creating Playlists) Move Chapter Press [, ] to select “Move Chapter”, then press [OK].
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View Album (still picture)/Picture Operations Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge Protection) Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD-RAM”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. Notes Show Album View screen. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ( 36, Showing the menu screen) [HDD] [RAM] While stopped 1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. 2.
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted. Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View” ( 49). Press [, ] to select “Set up Protection” or Copy to DVD-RAM/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View” ( 49). Press [, ] to select “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD”, then press [OK].
[HDD] Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. – When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. Press [, ] to select “Play CD on HDD” or “Play MP3 on HDD”, then press [OK]. Editing an album/group Press [, ] to select the album/group, then press [OPTION]. Editing a track 1.Press [, ] to select the album/group, then press [OK]. 2.Press [, ] to select the track, then press [OPTION].
Copying titles or playlists With this unit, you can select a copy method from the two types listed below. (About copying still pictures 58) Copy Copy Advanced Advanced Copy Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings. ( 54) Make a copy list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the way you want.
Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) HDD Recording Recorded Mode XP SP LP 1 hour EP (6H) EP (8H) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R1 DVD-R DL2 DVD-RW3 +R4 +R DL2 +RW Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed time time time time time time time 5 min. 8 min. 12 min. 5X 10X 15 min. 4X 15 min. 4X 7X 15 min. 4X 15 min. 4X 46 s. 20 s.
Copying titles or playlists Before copying When copying a title with main and secondary audio Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( 69) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. – When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” ( 69) and you are copying in XP mode. Speed and recording mode when copying [HDD] [RAM]: High speed [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]: Refer to the following table.
Press [,,,] to select the title or playlist, then press []. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. – Press [] again to cancel. – The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. – When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the check mark is cancelled.
Copying titles or playlists Cancel all registered copying setting and lists After performing steps – ( 55) Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations. – When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or deleted at the copy source – When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL [DVD-V] [HDD] You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD 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.
Copying Still Pictures [HDD] [RAM] [USB] You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW. Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory—Copy All Pictures Copying using the copying list [HDD] [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “To Others”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Advanced Copy”, then press [OK].
Press [, ] to select the folder, then press []. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. Press [] again to cancel. The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. – To show other pages ( right) below) Press [, ] to select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying.
Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you find the track easily when playing back. MP3 You can copy MP3 files from the USB memory or CD-R/ CD-RW.
Press [, ] to select “Create List”, then press []. Press [, ] to select “Track/Folder”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Folder”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “New item”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select the folder, then press []. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. Press [] again to cancel. The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time.
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. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. Source Select (DivX) Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. Select when the disc contents were recorded using interlace.
Status Messages Transfer [Only when you have selected “On” in “Progressive” ( 62)] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played. When the output signal is PAL (When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.) Auto: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. Video: Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.
HDD and DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, finalising and other operations. Accessing the Management Menus Deleting All Titles You can delete all titles on HDD or the single-sided DVD-RAM at once. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge Insert a disc. below). With the unit stopped Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Selecting the background style—Top Menu [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ([+RW]). Perform preparation steps − of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 64). Press [, ] to select “Top Menu”, then press [OK]. Press [, , , ] to select the background, then press [OK].
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 ( left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
To change the tuning settings for individual programme position You can restart auto channel setting if setup ( some reason. Manual Tuning Pos Name SELECT OK RETURN Delete Move 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BBC1 BBC2 1TV CH4 CH5 Ch 4 2 5 8 10 Pos Name 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV Ch Manual Tuning Pos Name Channel NICAM Title Page 1 BBC 4 Auto 301 SELECT Add RETURN RETURN : leave 1. Press [, , , ] to select a programme position, then press [OK].
Playback/Recording Settings Settings for Recording C FUN To Others Press [OK] to show the following settings. Setup TION MENU Recording time in EP mode ( 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Disc , select “Disc” Setup , select item OK Settings for Playback Settings for Recording Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others TAB SELECT RETURN Settings for Playback Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Picture and 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 ( 76). 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. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has copy protection. [On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz.
Display and Connection Settings C FUN To Others Connection Setup TION MENU , select select “Connection” Setup ( 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
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)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). 1. Press [, ] to select the TV System, then press [OK]. [PAL] – Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system television. Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as PAL 60.
System Settings Entering Text You can give names to recorded titles, etc. C FUN To Others Setup TION MENU When viewing the Enter Name screen. Enter Name _ 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 2 A B C a b c 3 D E F d e f 4 G H I g h i Delete 5 J K L j l Set 6 M N O k m n o [ ] _ 7 P 8 T Q R p q r s ( U V t u v { } ) - 9 W X 0 .
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 ( 42). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” ( Make “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu ( 71). 71).
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable (included), S-Video cable (not included) or component cables (not included) instead of the 21-pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 74). Using an Audio/Video Cable (included) Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included) The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture 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.
Media Handling (Disc/USB Memory) Inserting Discs Disc Care Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. – Insert a disc. Insert label-up. [RAM] Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. Holding a disc Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of discs (the shiny side). Cleaning discs Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close tray.
Frequently Asked Questions Setup Page 12, 71 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.
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 ,F H (“ ” stands for a service number.) DVD (“ ” stands for a number.) HARD ERR NoERAS NoREAD NoWRIT FINAL PLEASE WAIT PROG FULL REMOVE SP 35:50, LP 151h “SP”, “LP” and the numbers are examples. UNSUPPORT UNFORMAT F74 F75 U59 U61 U76 U80, U81, U99 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.
U88 X HOLD 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. The Child Lock function is activated. Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears. On the TV Authorisation Error.
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 rotating sound. Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Image disturbance during search. Periodic interruptions to the reception due to digital satellite broadcasting breaks.
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Operation Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control. The remote control doesn’t work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. “U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected. Cannot eject a disc. 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. The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code. The batteries are depleted.
General Issues VIERA Link VIERA Link doesn’t work. The control panel does not appear. The operation on this unit (music playback etc.) is interrupted. General Issues Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On. Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. Make sure 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 [/1.3] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace. The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.
Playback Issues Picture (Continued) Cannot see the beginning of the title played. The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly. Playback Issues No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Sound Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. Check if TV is muted. Check if amplifier is muted.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Operation Play fails to start even when [ PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. DVD-Video is not played. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles. Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. Quick View (Play 1.3) does not work. The resume play function does not work. The Video CD picture does not display properly. Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc.
Operation (Continued) Picture stops. Cannot see the beginning of the title played. Recording Issues Page Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX) (If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable) When [PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control, you may not be able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [], return to the beginning of the title.
Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued) Part or all of a recorded title has been lost. Stripe-shaped black noise is recorded. The programme name and the recorded title do not match. Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc, disc using the high speed mode. When copying, it takes a long time even in high speed mode. An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVD-R, etc. Cannot record video or sound from the external device.
Editing Issues HDD & DVD Cannot edit. You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Disc may be defective or of poor quality. You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit. The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.
Glossary Bitstream Folder 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. This is a place on the hard disk or disc where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) are stored. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) Formatting CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.
The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) 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) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: DVD-R (SL): DVD-R (DL): DVD-RW: +R (SL): AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Approx. 36 W Approx. 2 W Approx. 8 W 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2−3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2−5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1−4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1−8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1−16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2−4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2−8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 1−2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 2−4X SPEED (Ver. 1.
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.
Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) ...................................63 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) ...................................62 Album (CD) Edit .....................................................51 Play .....................................................40 Album (Still picture) Edit .....................................................49 Play .....................................................38 Angle .....................................................62 Aspect ..
