Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No.
Table of contents Page Safety Precautions 3 Dear customer How to use this operation instruction Information about the unit 4 4 4 Accessories Inserting batteries 5 5 Front panel Rear panel 21-pin Scart terminal 6 7 7 Basic Connections / Auto-Setup Connecting to a television only Auto-Setup Connecting to a television and satellite receiver Auto-Setup Remote Control 8-11 8 9 10-11 11 Page . . .
Safety Precautions Important Safety Warnings The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must NOT be cut off. ! ! A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains plug. If the fuse has to be replaced, it must be of the same rating and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. To replace the fuse, open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver as shown and replace the fuse and the cover securely.
Dear customer Thank you for your trust and your decision to purchase this top-quality unit. Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics units. We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this unit. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ ! For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ! Visit our website for product information: www.panasonic.co.
Accessories Included Accessories Remote Control EUR7659YG0 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Batteries for the Remote Control R6 size AC mains lead RJA0044-3C or K2CT3CA00004 Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2006. These may be subject to change.) Audio/video cable K2KA6BA00003 For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also do not use the cords for other equipment with this unit.
Front panel Display SD Card slot Disc tray HDD DVD SD DRIVE SELECT DMR-EX75 1 2 1 3 4 5 4 AV3 input terminal EXT LINK DRIVE SELECT Drive select HDD/DVD/SD DVD HDD SD SD REC The inserted medium is being shown. The selected drive is Recording. Flashes shortly before a Timer Recording starts. PLAY The selected drive is playing. XP, SP LP, EP Recording mode / All on: FR mode Flexible recordings/Timer Recordings.
Rear panel 11 10 1 9 7 8 6 54 3 2 2 AC IN~ = Power supply OPTICAL Digital audio output Connection for the AC mains lead.
Basic connections Before connection, turn off all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. 3 BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD Choose from one of the connection types A-B that suits your requirement. Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable and Satellite receiver, as shown in connection types A-B.
Auto-Setup Automatic setup of the unit After being switched on for the first time, the unit proceeds with an automatic station search for digital channels. This is followed by the search for analogue channels. ! Turn on the television and select the AV input that this unit is connected to. ! Switch the unit on using the Standby/on-switch. 1 DVB Auto-Setup (Tuning digital channels) DVB Auto-Setup Please wait ! Ch 21 Prog.
Connecting to a television and satellite receiver B To household mains socket Television’s rear panel RF IN AV IN 6 3 RF coaxial cable (included, black) The RF cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the DVD Recorder. The unit must be connected by another means e.g. Scart cable to show pictures from the DVD Recorder on the television set. 4 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.
Connecting to a television and satellite receiver B If you receive your television programme via a satellite receiver (digital/analogue), connect your DVD Recorder as shown in connection type B. If your television supports Q Link, use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect it to the TV. The analogue stations automatically downloaded through [Download from TV]. If your television supports RGB, set the AV1 Output to RGB 1 or RGB 2 in the 50 Setup menu.
Remote Control DVD TV Standby/on switch 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. DRIVE SELECT 5: 5: 5: 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 15: 15: 15: 1 5 0 1 5 0 0 1 _ CH VIDEO Plus+ DELETE 5 Delete a function. SKIP + VOLUME SKIP = Skip chapters, titles or pictures. 13 SLOW/SEARCH SLOW = Slow-motion playback. SEARCH = Search during playback. PLAY/ Pause a recording or playback.
Preparation 1 turn on the television and select the AV input that this unit is connected to 2 press /I button to turn on the DVD Recorder Select the HDD or DVD drive to record on or playback a disc. DRIVE SELECT OPEN/CLOSE to insert a disc HDD DVD Just watching TV programme Select the channel up 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 or down 3 6 9 Just PLAY Just RECORD When a menu screen appears on the television (e.g. prerecorded DVD) Select the channel The channel cannot be changed during recording.
Advanced Playback Playback of the last recorded title Playback of a selected title 3 6 9 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DRIVE SELECT (HDD/ DVD) Dividing a recording into chapters HDD RAM Pausing playback PAUSE ENTER OK play to resume playback during playback CD Not MANUAL SKIP available Changing the picture or sound settings 56 CREATE CHAPTER DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP during playback during playback playback jumps forward approx.
Advanced Playback Playback from DIRECT NAVIGATOR The DIRECT NAVIGATOR menu shows all the recordings and timer programmes you have created yourself. The recordings can be selected directly and replayed immediately without searching.
Discs you can record on Formatting RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) +R +R DL Only for new discs If using an unformatted disc, you must format it before the first recording. After inserting the disc, the formatting message appears automatically. Formatting prepares the media, such as a recordable DVD-RAM, for recording. All data is irreversibly erased. Format This disc is not formatted properly.
Advanced Recording Select the drive Select the channel Start recording up DRIVE SELECT Pause the recording Stop recording a title REC PAUSE (HDD/ DVD) STOP REC down to resume recordig Specifying a time as the recording duration 0:30 The unit switches itself off at the end of the recording if no functions are being executed on another drive. This function is not available for Timer Recordings. 1:00 1:30 DIRECT TV REC Timer Recording with the television set 2 Timer on the TV set.
TIONS FUNC TV Guide To Others TV TV Guide PROG/CHECK ENTER OK SUB MENU TIONS FUNC DIRECT NAVIGATO R GUIDE The TV Guide gives you an overview of the programme for your digital television and radio stations up to 7-days. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can sort the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio and select programmes for Timer Recordings.
TIONS FUNC TV Guide To Others TV TV Guide Timer Recording menu for analogue stations (A) 2 BBC 2W 3 ITV1 Wal 6 ITV2 7 BBC THR 901 (A) *** 902 (A) *** Hot Wars Holliday Programme Emmerd Corotation Street The Bill Scrapheap Challenge Pepsi Chart Show News Sex and the City Terminator2 No information available for analogue services No information available for analogue services +24 Hr SELECT VIEW RETURN Prog.
TIONS FUNC Manual Timer Recording Timer programming overview Remain TIMER RECORDING Making the settings DVD 1:30 SP 9:40:23 6/ 3 THU Drive HDD No.
TIONS FUNC Manual Timer Recording Recording The recorded titles can only be copied in High Speed Mode later on if the titles were originally recorded in High Speed Mode on the HDD. 99 47 Note Make sure that there is a recordable disc in the selected drive. Otherwise, the Timer Recording will not run. The unit automatically switches to timer mode. REC flashes in the unit's display one minute before the recording is set to start.
TIONS FUNC Timer Recording from Sat with VIDEO Plus+ To Others VIDEO Plus+ Record VIDEO Plus+ Codes for satellite receivers This DVD Recorder is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver. However, it can be taught to recognize VIDEO Plus+ Codes for satellite stations. The satellite receiver must be switched on and the correct station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility for this purpose.
Entering text B AC You can give names to your programmes or discs in the different menus and while setting up the Timer Recording. 1 select Enter Name TERRALUNA_ ENTER OK 1 1 2 3 2 A B C 3 D E F 4 G H I Delete Add to List List Names 5 J K L j 6 M N O 7 P 8 T Set 9 W X . , 0 SELECT ENTER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c + - d e f / = * % g h i # $ & k l o > @ ] _ Q m n R S p q < [ U V t u v s { } ) - Y Z ? ! w " x ' y : z ; \ ` ^ r ( 3 e.g.
STATUS displays/Digital channel information Screen information Discinformation 10:07:21 1/12 Remain DVD-RAM 1:07 SP 1 DVB BBC ONE Wales 0:50 SP T10 0:05.14 SP T14 0:05.14 SP 1 BBC ONE Wales Wales today 17:00–17:15 Every time you change the station, a status display and digital channel information appear automatically. They disappear again after a short time. You can change the display time in the Setup menu. Status display To show the screen information again.
FUNCTIONS menu Display the FUNCTIONS menu to access the main functions on this unit quickly and select functions like Timer Recording etc. FUNCTIONS DVD-RAM Disc Protection Schreibschutz AusOff TIONS FUNC Playback Recording Delete Copy To Others ENTER RETURN Select [To Others] to view more functions. ENTER OK 1 select, ENTER OK TV Guide VIDEO Plus+ Record Advanced Copy Playlists Flexible Rec DV Auto Rec Setup DVD Management 2 set Note The FUNCTIONS menu cannot be launched during playback.
FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View 07 PICTURE VIDEO DVD-RAM -- -- -- -- DIRECT NAVIGATOR BBC 2W 06/ 3 MON Motors -Previous ENTER RETURN S Next Page 02/02 Select SUB MENU Previous Overview of DIRECT NAVIGATOR You can archive, edit or start playback after selecting a title in DIRECT NAVIGATOR. Selecting a title or chapter ! Select a title or chapter with 9 . or 0 Selecting other pages ! Select [Previous] or [Next] with and confirm with ENTER.
FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing titles in the SUB MENU SUB MENU Delete Properties Edit S ! ! Select [Edit] with and confirm with ENTER. In the submenu, select the desired option with confirm with ENTER. and -RW ( VR ) Not available 23 Enter Name Enter or change the title of the programmes. The full name is displayed in the Properties submenu.
FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing chapters in the SUB MENU ! ! ! ! ! HDD RAM Press FUNCTIONS. Confirm [ Playback] with ENTER. Select the desired title with in the Title View menu. Press SUB MENU. Select [Chapter View] with and confirm with ENTER. SUB MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View 02 EUROSPORT 001 002 11/ 3/ SAT 003 ! 004 0:00.02 0:00.01 ! 0:00.04 0:00.
FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR JPEG/TIFF playback from HDD/DVD-RAM/SD JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), a system for compressing/decoding coloured still pictures. There are only slight losses in picture quality in spite of the extreme compression. TIFF (Tag Image File Format), a system for compressing/decoding coloured still pictures. It allows digital cameras and other units to save top quality pictures.
FUNCTIONS / Playback Album View Album View DIRECT NAVIGATOR VIDEO DVD-RAM 6/ 3/ 06 100_DVD 004 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Total 10 SD Slide Show from the Album View Select the required Album from the Album View with ! Press PLAY . ! 002 003 5/ 3/ 06 Total 12 1/ 10/ 06 Total 5 --- --- Picture HDD RAM .
FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU in the Album View SUB MENU Start Slide Show --Slide Show Setting S Add Pictures ! Press SUB MENU. Create Album ! Select the required option with and Edit Album press ENTER to confirm. Enter Copy to HDD --- Album Name --Delete Album Edit Album Title View Set up Protection ! Select [Edit Album] with and press ENTER to confirm. CancelSeite Protection 01/01 ! Select the required option with and press ENTER to confirm. Enter Album Name Enter the Album name.
FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR JPEG/TIFF playback from CD/DVD-R Menu Select file type. The Disc contains JPEG/TIFF data as well as MP3 data. After inserting the disk, the message appears referring to the preset playback mode. ! Press ENTER to confirm. ! Press FUNCTIONS and press ENTER to confirm the menu. ! Select the required file type with and press ENTER to confirm. MP3 JPEG ENTER RETURN Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR. The screen Picture (JPEG) View appears.
FUNCTIONS Copy RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW HDD You can use the COPY Navigator to copy titles or pictures from HDD to DVD. Other media than RAM are finalized after copying. They can then be played back on other players. Further recording is not possible on a finalized disc. Copying in High Speed Mode is only possible if the title was recorded previously in High Speed Mode on HDD. While copying in High Speed Mode, the unit makes noises which can be reduced.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Advanced Copy HDD Information about High Speed copying 47 Copying in the High Speed Mode allows for fast copying of titles, pictures and playlists. Set the [Rec for High Speed Copy] setting to [On] in the [Setup] menu. For copying to High Speed compatible discs, press ENTER to confirm [DVD Speed for High Speed Copy] and adjust the necessary setting.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Advanced Copy Copying from DVD-Video with time control DVD-V HDD The complete disc can be copied or the copying time can be defined. The titles are copied without chapters. Nearly all commercially available videos and DVD-Videos have copy protection. The contents of such media cannot be copied with this unit.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Advanced Copy Copying titles and playlists with the copy list HDD -RW(VR) RAM +RW HDD -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL HDD Titles and playlists can be put together in the required sequence in a copy list and then copied. Copying titles and playlists Copy ! ! Cancel All HDD HDD Source 1 Copy Direction DVD Destination DVD 2 Copy Mode VIDEO High Speed 3 Create List 0 Select the copy direction.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Advanced Copy SUB MENU Delete All S Copy Destination Capacity: Size: Cancel All No. 1 Copy Direction HDD Name of item 01 0:12 SP (12%) Terra X DVD 02 0:11 SP ( 11%) Motors 2 Copy Mode 03 0:12 SP ( 12%) News High Speed VIDEO Size 1770MB 8MB( 0%) 04 0:12 SP ( 12%) News 3 Create List Page 01/01 Start Copying ENTER RETURN S Create copy list.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Only pictures can be copied with the SD card. Copy HDD RAM SD Cancel All SD CARD SD CARD Source 1 Copy Direction HDD Copying pictures PICTURE High Speed 3 Create List 0 ! ! Select the copy direction. Start Copying 1 Copy Direction Source SD CARD Destination HDD Select the copy direction. 2 Copy Mode PICTURE Format Recording Mode High Speed Press ENTER to change the settings.
FUNCTIONS / To Others LOCK Copy All Pictures Automatic detection of an SD card SD cards are detected automatically on being inserted. SD Card RETURN Album View Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) 1 select, ENTER OK 2 set SELECT ENTER RETURN Place the SD card in the SD card slot. Album View: 30 Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) You can copy the entire contents of the SD card onto HDD/DVD with the function [Copy All Pictures].
FUNCTIONS / To Others Playlists Use this function to edit your movies/recordings made by a recorder or camcorder. You can remove unwanted scenes (e.g. commercials) or change the sequence. You can also divide your recordings (titles) into chapters. You can create a playlist with your favourite chapters and edit this later.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Playlists Launching the Playlists menu ! ! ! Press FUNCTIONS. Select [To Others] with Select [Playlists] with HDD RAM -RW(VR) Playback ! Select a playlist with and confirm with ENTER. and confirm with ENTER. and start playback with ENTER. SUB MENU Delete Properties Edit S ! ! . Chapter View HDD RAM Delete This procedure deletes the playlist and it cannot be restored. The source titles are retained. ! Confirm [Delete] with ENTER. ! Select [Delete] with and confirm with ENTER.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Playlists Editing chapters in the SUB MENU ! ! ! ! ! ! HDD RAM Press FUNCTIONS. Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Select [Playlists] with and confirm with ENTER. Select a playlist in the Playlist View with . Press SUB MENU. Select [Chapter View] with and confirm with ENTER. SUB MENU Playlists S Chapter View DVD-RAM 01 BBC1 001 8/ 3 WED 2:15 Motors 002 003 004 3:30.02 3:27.01 3:45.01 3:47.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Flexible Rec REC MODE Flexible recording mode (FR) RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW The unit calculates the best possible recording quality between XP and EP. It is adjusted for the space available on the disc. This function is not available during an EXT LINK recording. Flexible Rec Record in FR mode. Maximum rec. time Set rec. time 7 Hour 51 Min. 7 Hour 51 Min. Start Cancel SELECT RETURN When a Timer Recording starts, recording in FR mode is cancelled.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Setup menu overview ! Press FUNCTIONS. ! Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. ! Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER. ! Select the desired sub menu with and switch to setup with . ! Select the desired setting with and confirm with ENTER. ! Select the desired option with and confirm with ENTER. Follow the menu guide. The unit saves your settings. ! Press RETURN multiple times to exit the menus.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Auto-Setup Restart Tuning Warning--all stored tuning data will be lost ! Do you want to proceed ? Yes ENTER Auto-Setup Restart ! Select [Yes] with and confirm with ENTER. The station search begins. ! To cancel the process, select [No] with and confirm with ENTER or press RETURN. ! Press RETURN to prematurely end the station search. ! Press RETURN to prematurely end the station search. All station settings and all created profiles are deleted.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Manual Tuning ENTER Entering a new television station (for analogue channnels) ! Select a free station location with and confirm with ENTER. ! Enter the channel with 9 . or 0 ! The channel tuning starts. Wait a moment until the desired station is set and confirm the setting with ENTER. Manual Tuning Pos Name Channel NICAM Title Page 901 BBC 21 AUTO 301 Options available for tuning the channels Pos Station position in the station table.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Settings for Playback Ratings Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Level 8 DVD-Audio Video mode Playback Soundtrack Off Setup Disc Settings for Playback ENTER Option ENTER [8] [1-7] [0] Ratings English Subtitle Automatic Menus English SELECT ENTER RETURN You can restrict the playback of DVD-Video after entering a password. 8 Allows all titles. 1-7 Prevents the playback of DVD-Video with the registered security levels. 0 Blocks all titles.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Comb Filter Still Mode Off Automatic Seamless Play On TAB SELECT RETURN Setup Picture Setting ENTER Option ENTER [On] [Off] Comb Filter On: The picture is clear and contour-rich. The setting is always set to [On] if you selected [TV System - NTSC]. Off: If the picture to be recorded is distorted. [Automatic] [Field] [Frame] Still Mode Select how the still picture should be displayed.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Setup Dynamic Range Compression Off M1 Bilingual Audio Selection Digital Audio Output Audio Mode for XP Recording Dolby Digital Audio Mode for DV Input Stereo 1 Setting Sound Option ENTER DVD-V Dynamic Range Compression ENTER [On] [Off] (Dolby Digital Only) On: The level of quieter passages increases and the level of louder passages decreases. The audio can be clearly understood even when the volume is lowered.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Progressive 16:9 Off TV System PAL TV Aspect Setup Connection Setting ENTER Option ENTER [16:9] [4:3] [Letterbox] TV Aspect HDMI Settings Video AV1 Output ( Scart ) AV2 Settings SELECT Select the TV screen format of your television. Programmes in 16:9 format are recorded in 4:3 format. 16:9 format is used to record to RAM. Letterbox: Black bars appear on the upper and lower edges of the screen (16:9).
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Setup Progressive 16:9 Off TV System PAL TV Aspect Setting HDMI ENTER Option ENTER [576i/480i][576p/480p][720p][1080i][Automatic] HDMI Video Format HDMI Settings Video AV1 Output ( Scart ) AV2 Settings HDMI Video Format Off Automatic Aspect for 4:3 Video 4:3 Digital Audio Output HDMI/Optical HDMI/Q Link Control with HDMI / Q Link ENTER Select the screen resolution of your connected television set.
FUNCTIONS / To Others DVD 1 Remote Control Setup Clock Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Others Remote Control Owner ID System Update Setting Option ENTER ENTER [DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3] Setting the remote control If you use another Panasonic unit at the same location, change the mode of the remote control so that you can operate the units independently of each other. Change the code of the remote control so that you can simultaneously operate another Panasonic DVD unit.
FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Others Owner ID ENTER Option ENTER Owner ID Owner ID ! PIN number * * * * Name House No Postcode ! ! ! ! RETURN RETURN: leave ! ! 9 to enter a four-digit PIN number. To set the PIN number press . Use 0 Press to correct the digit. Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it). Press the ENTER button to confirm. Select [Yes] with and confirm with ENTER. Press . Enter the [Name], [House No] and [Postcode] in the same way, using .
FUNCTIONS / To Others HDD Management HDD HDD Management ! Titles 1 Used 1:27 Remain 137:58(EP) ! ! ! Delete all titles ! Press FUNCTIONS. Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Select [HDD Management] with and confirm with ENTER. Select the desired menu with and confirm with ENTER. Return to the FUNCTIONS menu with FUNCTIONS. Format HDD Delete all Titles ! Confirm [Delete all Titles] with ENTER. ! In the next screen, select [Yes] with and confirm with ENTER.
FUNCTIONS / To Others DVD Management Titles 2 Used 0:53 DVD-R DL DVD Management Remain 3:47(SP) Disc Name Top Menu 4 Auto-Play Select Top Menu Finalize Auto-Play Select -R -RW(V) +R -R DL +R DL +RW Before finalization, you can select whether playback should start from the beginning of the disc or whether it should be lauched from a disc menu. ! Select [Top Menu] or [Title 1] with and confirm with ENTER. If [Top Menu] is selected, the disc menu appears first.
Picture and sound setting during playback DISPLAY menus contain information on the disc or the unit. With DVD-Videos, you can use the repeat function, change subtitles and the angle, change the picture and sound settings for DVD playback. Depending on the status of the unit (playback, STOP), there are some entries that cannot be selected or changed.
Picture and sound setting during playback Play Setting Option Repeat Play [On] [Off] The function is only available if the elapsed time is displayed. CD VCD Track All Off RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Title Chapter Off Group Off DVD-V -RW(VR) DVD-A MP3 Track During playback of a playlist PL (Playlists) Off RAM -RW(VR) If the Video-CD has playback control, select a track in STOP mode with the number buttons. Picture Setting Option Playback NR [On] [Off] Reduces screen interference.
Additional connections Connection with HDMI cable (not included) The HDMI connection can be used only with units that are suited for HDMI. 1 Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV. 3 Connect HDMI AV OUT of the DVD Recorder with the HDMI input of the TV. For Q Link functions: Connect the AV1 terminal (21-pin Scart terminal) of the DVD Recorder with the Scart input of the TV.
Additional connections Connection with HDMI cable (not included) (High Definition Multimedia Interface) If you connect the DVD Recorder to an HDMI-compatible unit, just one cable transfers a high quality digital audio and video signal without interference. ! Once an HDAVI Control-compatible unit has been connected to the HDMI terminal, switch the units on and switch on the external unit, select the input channel for the DVD Recorder. Repeat the procedure if there is any change to the HDMI terminal.
Connection with HDMI cable (not included) Additional connections Connection to COMPONENT VIDEO terminal The terminals can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. The Q Link functions are not available with this kind of connection. 1 Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.
Additional connections Connection to COMPONENT VIDEO terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal The terminals can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connections via these terminals output the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and the brightness signal (Y) separately. Colours can be reproduced true to the original colour. The properties of the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminal are dependent on the TV or screen.
Connection with S VIDEO-cable (not included) Additional connections You can use this frequently used standard connection with the provided accessories (Video cable). Depending on the television, the connection with the S VIDEO cable results in a higher quality picture than the connection with an Audio/Video cable. The Q Link functions are not available with this kind of connection. Connection with Video cable or S Video cable 1 Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.
Additional connections Connecting to external equipment This connections can be done in addition to the basic connection (page 8 + 10). The diagrams shows our recommendation for how to connect the DVD Recorder to your various equipment. For this and other connections consult the instructions of each piece of equipment. Connecting an Amplifier Camcorder / Game equipment DMR-EZ25 You cannot receive signals from PCs with this unit.
Additional connections Connecting to external equipment 59 Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (not included) You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television. You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. The RF cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the DVD Recorder. The unit must be connected by another means e.g. Scart cable to show pictures from the DVD Recorder on the television set.
Informations Recording informations Recording a 90 minute title to a disc with 4.7 GB of storage space. Free storage space It is not possible to record a 90 minute title in XP mode. The available storage space is used optimally in FR mode. The title is recorded in the best possible quality. XP Max. 60 min. Discs suitable for recording Approximate recording times in hours Rewritable HDD (160 GB) Writable RAM -RW +RW -R x2 x1 x2.4 x1 x3 x2 x4 x4 x5 x4 x8* x8 x6 x16 SP Max. 120 min.
Informations DVD-RAM Playback and recording discs RAM 4.7 GB 12 cm 9.4 GB 12 cm 2.8 GB 8 cm rewritable DVD-RAM The DVD-RAM can be compared with the hard disk and can be written to 100,000 times on average. The disc can only be played on DVD-RAM-compatible players. The recording occurs in DVD Video Recording format (VR). Movies and parts of movies can be edited and deleted. The deletion of movies frees previously used storage space. The creation of playlists does not require any additional storage space.
Informations Playback discs -RW(VR) DVD-RW (DVD-VR format) playable only -- DVD-Video playable only DVD-V DVD-Audio playable only DVD-A CD CD-R/RW playable only CD Video CD CD-R/RW A DVD-RW that was recorded on another DVD recorder is played back in DVD-VR format by this unit. Programmes limited to "one-time recording" can be played back if they were recorded on a CPRM-compatible disc. If you format the disc, you can record and playback the DVD-Video format. High-quality video and music discs.
Informations SD Memory Card miniSDTMCard MultimediaCard SD 8 MB to 2 GB (Maximum) Pictures The used memory can deviate from the card capabity. Use an appropriate adapter for miniSD™ cards. Do not touch the memory card contacts. Write protection LOCK -- SD Card Use an SD card for playback and transfer (copying) pictures taken for example with a Digital Camera. MPEG2 moving pictures can be copied to the hard disc or DVDRAM. Direct playback of MPEG2 moving pictures from the SD card is not possible.
Informations SD Card Folder structure Give the folders and file names three-digit prefix numbers during recording to establish the desired playback sequence. Latin letters and Arabic numerals will display correctly. Other characters may not display correctly. Folders can be created on another unit, but they cannot be selected as the target of a copy procedure. A folder in which all numbers are "0" (e.g. DCIM000) cannot be displayed.
Informations Hard disk (HDD) Hard disk -- Hard disk drive (HDD) DMR-EX75 160 GB DMR-EX85 250 GB rewritable HDD The hard disk is only a temporary memory. Your HDD (Hard disk drive) is a high-precision recording unit with a particularly recording capacity and high recording speed. 22 The recording is made in DVD Video Recording format (VR). Films or parts of films can be edited and deleted. Deleting films releases previously used storage space.
Informations What can I do with which disc? The table shows an overview of the most important functions which can be recorded, played back and edited with the various formats on this unit. Not all funcitons are available to the same extent for all formats. Restrictions are stated separately in the corresponding description of the function.
Informations Recording formats / Copy protection RAM HDD CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) This unit is compatible with the CPRM copy protection system for recordable media. When using a CPRM-compatible disc, a programme can be recorded. Programmes broadcast with this copy protection system cannot be recorded to DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM. HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is copy protection which is transferred via HDMI connections and partly via DVI.
Informations If you need help CUSTOMER SERVICE Should problems occur, please try to resolve them by referring to the following descriptions. If this does not help, you should contact your dealer or customer service. Normal disc rotating sounds, atmospheric interference during reception, picture interference while fast-forwarding, and imited reception of the satellite programmes are not signs of a defective unit. If a disc cannot be played due to poor quality, try it again with a disc from Panasonic.
Informations If you need help Page PICTURE No picture. î Check the connection to the TV, e.g. AV1. î The PROGRESSIVE output is activated, but the connected TV is not progressive-capable. There is picture interference. ! Press and hold STOP and PLAY/x1.3 on the unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds. The function is switched to half-picture (INTERLACE). î The [TV System] setting does not match that on the disc.
Informations If you need help Page PLAYBACK Playback does not start. î The disc is dirty or badly scratched. î You inserted a disc that is not suitable for playback. î You inserted a blank disc. 66 DVD-Video will not play. î Some DVD-Videos cannot be played if the security level has been changed. 47 No reaction when PLAY is pressed. î appears on the screen. The procedure is being prevented by the unit or the disc. î The child lock feature has been activated.
Informations If you need help Page TV Guide The displayed information is wrong. î The broadcasting companies are responsible for the information. Deviations are possible when changes are made at the last minute. No or incomplete data. î Date/time incorrectly set. î The signal is too weak or no signal was found. Check the aerial. Realign the aerial and check the values with the signal quality in the [Setup] menu. î The broadcasting companies are responsible for the information.
Informations If you need help Page HDMI Which accessories are required to hear multi-channel Surround Sound? î Multi-channel sound can only be played back with this unit if it is connected with an HDMI cable or a digital audio optical fibre cable to an amplifier with an integrated decoder. Switching on takes longer in spite of the Quick Start function. î All units connected by HDMI are checked while switching on. This can take a while. No picture on the television set.
Informations Glossary Bitstream Digital multi-channel audio data (e.g. 5.1-channel) before decoding to the individual channels. Decoder (e.g. DTS / Dolby Digital) A decoder converts the coded audio signals of the DVDs back to the original signals. This procedure is called decoding. Digital audio optical fibre cable When this cable is connected, the electronic signals for output to the amplifier are converted into optical signals.
Informations Specifications Power supply: AC 220 V - 240 V Power consumption: 33 W (approx. 2 W in power save mode) LASER specification LASER product of class 1 Wavelength: 662 nm for DVD, 780 nm for CD No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection. Laser performance: 50 Hz Optical pick-up System with 1 lens, 2 integration units.
Informations Index Page 65 +VR format AC IN 7,8,10 Add New DVB Service 45 Angle 56 Audio Channel 56 Audio mode for DV Input 49 Auto Finalize 16 Auto Setup (analogues channels) 9,46 Auto Setup (digital channels) 9,45 Auto-Play 55 AV1 Output 50 AV2 Input 50 Page Double-Layer-DVDs 66 Download from TV 9,46 DPOF 31 DTS 49,63,72 Dual-channel sound 63 DV IN 43 DVB Multi Audio 57 DVB Preferred Subtitle 49 DVD Video Recording format 66 DVD-Audio Video mode Playback 47 DVD-Video format 66 Dynamic Range Compressio
