P8 – 15 Operating Instructions Quick Start Guide DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EH59EM 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 Convenient Functions! High Quality Picture Linked operations with the TV HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour) 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 January 2009. These may be subject to change.) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000331) 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.
To play music CD ..................................................................... 40 To play music recorded on HDD .............................................. 40 Useful functions during music play .......................................... 40 Convenient Functions .......................................................... 41 FUNCTION MENU Display ...................................................... 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. 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 Use alkaline or manganese batteries. 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 .................................................................
+'' '9' &23< 86% (;7 / 5(& 3/$< Quick Start Guide STEP 1 The Unit’s Display Disc indicator Drive (HDD or DVD) indicator Main display section Copying indicator USB port indicator Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator ........................................................ ( 29) Timer recording indicator ( 23) Remote control visual feedback This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.
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. Connecting to a Television only TV RF IN To the aerial AV HDMI IN 2 The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit.
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 ( 42). – 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. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable (not included) 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 Power Save Power Save Function: , to select “On” or “Off”, then OK VOL CH A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT When connecting to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable or a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with an HDMI cable ( 42), downloading from the television starts. – You can download the tuning positions from the television for the channels in this unit’s channel coverage.
Setting the Channels and Clock to select “Yes”, then OK With the unit stopped C FUN TION MENU The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. , to select a letter, then to move to next character. , to select “Others”, then Repeat this to enter the name. OK OK to store the name. , to select “Setup”, then and and then repeat steps , to enter and store “House No.” and “Postcode”. OK , to select “Others”, then .
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 STEP 3 This unit doesn’t have a built-in satellite tuner. If the satellite receiver is connected to this unit ( 11), the following operation will allow you to use PlusCode numbers to make timer recordings for digital satellite stations.
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, WMA, JPEG DVD-R DL [CD] CD DivX, MP3, WMA, 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/High 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. Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.
DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) DivX File information Notes Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [HDD] [RAM] File format DivX Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number of folders Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files recognizable1 : 200 files Support version Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Watching Television Programmes Watching Television Programmes Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 2a 2b CH to turn the unit on. to select desired channel. 5 5 5 VOL CH A AV 1 2 3 CH 4 5 6 VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT STATUS 0 SELECT SKIP P STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 OK TIME SLIP EXIT PROG/CHECK DIRECT NAVIGATO Notes You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
Playback Refer to “Advanced 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 recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] DRIVE SELECT to turn the unit on. to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 25) and “Advanced Recording” ( 28) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] 26 to 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). DRIVE SELECT to turn the unit on 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.) Using VIDEO Plus+ system Entering PlusCode numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
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. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Notes for Recording When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc. 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) [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Select the main or secondary audio before recording ( 69, Bilingual Audio Selection) M1 Hello The selected audio only is recorded.
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] OK repeatedly until the desired time is reached. RETURN Notes This function does not work during timer recording or Flexible Recording.
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). Chasing Playback 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 the “AV2 (EXT)” on the unit. ( 11).
Recording from an External Device [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. 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, please ensure before a timer recording starts the required channel is set on the digital satellite receiver.
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. to select “Stop Recording”, then OK OK to modify the programme. , , , to make changes, then OK Tips You can enter up to 32 programmes a month in advance. Notes Recording stops and the timer programme is deleted.
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›] Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Two or more titles recorded in the Displays all titles. Daily/weekly timer recording mode are (in Thumbnail Display) bundled and displayed as one item.
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. Tips [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] While paused OK Skip – 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.
Advanced Playback Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Changing audio during play Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Insert the disc. e.g. [CD] If the disc contains different file types AUDIO [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LRLR HDD PLAY Disc Play Video ( DivX ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Play Music ( MP3&WMA ) Copy Music ( MP3&WMA ) Press [, ] to select the item, then press [OK]. Otherwise, Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [USB] Insert the USB memory.
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. Playing Music files [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] D [USB] B You can play MP3/WMA files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.
Playing DivX, Music files 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”.
Slideshow Notes You can display still pictures one by one with regular interval. From the Album View screen , , , to select an album, then 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. – [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Still pictures – When disc or album is protected – When played on other equipment – When copying pictures – When changing date PLAY/x1.
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. e.g., Insert a music CD. The menu is automatically displayed.
Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Display By using the FUNCTION MENU display you may access the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu ( 70) FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on.
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 supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.
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 [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 Title Operations Delete [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to delete unneeded titles.
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 Chapter Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter 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 [HDD] [RAM] A playlist is a compilation of your favourite chapters as shown in the chart below. Title Chapter Title Chapter Playlist Copying ( Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 52) a playlist will create a title. Editing playlists doesn’t modify titles.
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 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge 64, Setting Protection) Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. e.g., [HDD] Editing an album 39) Slide Show Setting Add Pictures Delete Album Create Album Change Date Edit Album Set up Protection Copy to DVD Cancel Protection Refer to “Album (still picture)/ Picture Operations” ( right) VIDEO/MUSIC e.g.
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 “Cancel Protection”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. – The lock symbol “ ” appears when the still picture or album is protected.
Accessing the Album and Track View Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [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”. Editing an album Press [, ] to select the album, then press [OPTION]. Editing a track 1.Press [, ] to select the album, 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 [Video(HDD to DVD)] 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 EP (6H) EP (8H) 1 hour 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 Press [,] to select the title you want to copy, 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.
[]. 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. – When copying to a disc using high speed mode, [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or “ ” can be registered.
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.
Copy Cancel All 1 Copy Direction DVD HDD 2 2 Copy Mode DVD-Video Hour 00 Min. Copying SD Video from a video equipment XP 3 Copy Time Set the time a few minutes longer. Press [, ] to select “Hour” and “Min.”, then press [, ] to set the recording time. Press [OK]. Press [] to confirm. Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after the content being played finishes. – Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to include the operation time before play begins.
Copying Still Pictures – To edit the copying list ( below) Press [] to confirm. To register on a folder by folder basis Press [, ] to select “Create List”, then press []. Press [, ] to select “Picture/Folder”, then press [OK]. 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.
Cancel all registered copying setting and lists After performing steps – ( 58, Copying using the copying list) 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 music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Tips 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. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. MP3/WMA You can copy MP3 or WMA files from the USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RDL.
To register on a folder by folder basis 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.
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. Others Setup TION MENU With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press [OK]. C FUN 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 Channel CH Pos Channel CH SELECT OK RETURN Delete Move 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BBC1 BBC2 1TV CH4 CH5 4 2 5 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV Manual Tuning Pos Channel CH 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 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 Others Change the settings when you have connected equipment through tthe unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 76). Press [OK] to show the following settings. Setup TION MENU PCM Down Conversion ( 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Display and Connection Settings C FUN Others Connection Setup TION MENU , 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 C FUN TION MENU Others Entering Text You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Setup When viewing the Enter Name screen. Enter Name _ ( 66, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
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 (not included), S-Video cable (not included) or component cables (not included) instead of the 21-pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 74). Connect to terminals of the same colour. Using an Audio/Video Cable (not included) Using an 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 (not included) for Better Sound Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component. Connect to terminals of the same colour.
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 Cartridge disc Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. Insert fully. 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 H ,F (“ ” 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 EXT-L F74 F75 U59 U61 U76 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.
U80, U81, U99 U88 X HOLD The unit fails to operate properly. Press [/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Press [/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. 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.
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 “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 the connections are pushed in firmly. Page 10−12, 74−76 Try connecting an alternative cable. Picture is distorted. TV reception worsens after connecting the unit. Status messages do not appear. The grey background does not appear. Picture does not appear during timer recording. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. The screen changes automatically.
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. (If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable) When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control, but you may not be able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on the TV.
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: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Approx. 33 W Standby mode: (“Power Save” is set to “On”) Approx. 0.9 W (“Power Save” is set to “Off”) Approx. 9 W Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: DVD-R (SL): DVD-R (DL): DVD-RW: +R (SL): 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.
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 (Music) Edit .....................................................51 Play .....................................................40 Album (Still picture) Edit .....................................................49 Play .....................................................38 Angle .....................................................
