P8 – 14 Operating Instructions Quick Start Guide DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EX769EB 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. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project Declaration of Conformity No.
Features Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV Easy access to various functions You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link) (¼ 40) You can access the main function quickly and easily from FUNCTION MENU Display. FUNCTION MENU Display (¼ 44) Select a function and an item.
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 (N2QAYB000332) 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.
Selecting Titles to Play ............................................................ 35 Search .................................................................................... 36 Skip ......................................................................................... 36 Quick View (Play 1.3)........................................................... 36 Direct Play .............................................................................. 36 Slow-motion Play ..................................
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 TV VOL DRIVE SELECT CH AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH PROG/CHECK MANUAL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (¼ 13) Select drive (HDD or DVD)................................ (¼ 19, 20) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ......................................................... (¼ 13) To delete unwanted recorded titles or timer programmes ............
HDD DVD D COPY EXT -L REC PLAY Disc indicator Timer recording indicator ......................... (¼ 21) This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. On: When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: When the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby Digital broadcast indicator Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or GUIDE Plus+ data. Copying indicator Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator .............................
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 AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3. 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.
Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3.
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 connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable.
Scan CH 27 27 27 27 CH 21 Channel Name BBC ONE Wales BBC 2W Type TV TV BBC NEWS 24 BBC Radio Wales TV 9 Radio 9 TV: 6 Radio: 4 68 Quality 9 9 Data: 0 Searching... SKIP CH PROG/CHECK MANUAL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Power Save STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1. A 3 On Off On: Minimise standby power consumption, without Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby. SELECT OK Off Approx. 13 W Quick Cannot do Can do When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.
Setting the Channels and Clock to select “Yes”, then OK The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. Clock Setting This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However, if the clock is not set correctly, adjust the clock. , to select a letter, then to move to next character. With the unit stopped C FUN OK TION MENU Repeat this to enter the name. to store the name.
HDD and Disc Handling Rewritable Play on other players1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) (¼ 23) Hard disk drive (HDD) — DVD-RAM DVD-R — — [-R] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation DVD-R DL — — [-R]DL] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation DVD-RW — [-RW‹V›] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation +R — — (4:3 aspect) — [+R] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation +R DL — — (4:3 as
HDD and Disc Handling Play-only Discs Disc type Logo DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Standard symbol [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] 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 (¼ 58) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video format. It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording.
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) Disc Handling MP3 File Information Inserting Discs Playable media File format [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] MP3 Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Number of Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: folders (groups) 300 folders (groups) (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files (tracks) (tracks) recognizable1: 3000 files (tracks) Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.
Watching Television Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” (¼ 31) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Important: This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner. TV Guide: Landscape Tue 18/08/09 19:45 VOL DRIVE SELECT CH AV PAGE to turn the unit on.
Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” (¼ 35–36) 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” (¼ 23) and “Advanced Recording” (¼ 24–26) 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 (¼ 58). TV VOL DRIVE SELECT CH AV PAGE DRIVE SELECT to turn the unit on. to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Timer Recording What is FREEVIEW+TM? FREEVIEW+ is the functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link”, “Series recording” (¼ 32), and “Split Programme” are available. DRIVE SELECT TV VOL CH AV PAGE “Split Programme” — If a programme is separated into 2 or more parts by some other programmes e.g. news, this unit pauses recording during the gap. This is indicated by “Split” in the Timer Recording screen in step (¼ below).
Deleting Titles Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 58). Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Notes for Recording About the aspect when recording a programme When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc. Broadcast in multi-channel sound: Hello You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display). However, audio cannot be switched after recording.
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. The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc or a disc that has been recorded on another equipment. Only format the disc if you intend to use it for 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)” (¼ 24). 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 (¼ 58). Connect a digital satellite receiver to this unit’s AV2 input terminals (¼ 11). When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (¼ 65).
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 (¼ 58). Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other timer recordings using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help you eliminate the overlapping. Follow the on-screen instructions. Check, Change, Delete Programmes, or Resolve Overlapping 2a 2b to modify the programme.
Advanced Timer Recording Relief Recording Making timer recordings on the television 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.) (¼ 35).
GUIDE Plus+ system What is the GUIDE Plus+ system? The GUIDE Plus+ system gives you an overview of digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days in advance. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio. Also, you can search for programmes using programme information such as programme names etc.
GUIDE Plus+ system Series recording You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. GUIDE Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movie, Sport) or category (e.g. Free Channels, Radio). – The GUIDE Plus+ list appears. GUIDE , , to select the future programme, then OK – The GUIDE Plus+ list appears.
Searching for the programme from the GUIDE Plus+ list Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. During play or while stopped You can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information. DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD Searching by entering words 10/10 Chantal Show By entering words, you can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information.
Recording from an External Device [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. Tips To skip unwanted parts Press [] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.) To stop recording Press []. This unit S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO- R AV3 IN Using Flexible Recording (¼ 26), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
Advanced Playback Selecting Titles to Play You can easily select and play recorded programmes by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Grouped Titles screen Two or more titles recorded in the Daily/weekly or series timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item. (in Thumbnail Display) DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD Grouped Titles All Titles screen Displays all titles.
Advanced Playback Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing During playback or – 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] Tips Depending on the disc, search may not be possible. Skip You can skip to the beginning (or the end) of Title/ Chapter. Skip is operated for each chapter.
Playing MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playing MP3 Showing the menu screen Insert the disc. If the disc contains different file types [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW. Playback Play Mode:JPEG Select file type. Show MP3 Menu screen. JPEG MP3 (¼ left, Showing the menu screen) Selected group : Group No. No. Group MP3 Menu 1 : My favorite : Track No.
Playing MP3 and Still Pictures (JPEG) Tips Playing still pictures [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW. Show Album View screen. (¼ 37, Showing the menu screen) Album View screen JPEG Menu CD(JPEG) Album View 001 --- 002 10/10/08 Total 5 Photo_001 --- Page 01/01 Previous OK Regarding Album View screen ¼ right 10/10/08 Total 3 Photo_002 --- --- Next Slideshow OPTION RETURN Press OK to show pictures.
Slideshow 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 To zoom in: PLAY/x1.3 Tips To stop the Slideshow Press []. To change the interval at which pictures are displayed 1 In step above, press [, ] to select “Slideshow Setting”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [, ] to select “Display interval”. 3 Press [, ] to select desired interval (Short/Normal/Long). 4 Press [OK] to set.
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.
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 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.
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Listening to the Audio Description You can display the information about programmes (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). When “AD” appears in digital channel information With the unit stopped STATUS This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an audio track to describe events on-screen. OPTION to show the screen information. to show the OPTION menu.
Entering Text No Signal No Service The digital broadcast signal is not being received. No broadcasts are currently available. You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Also, you can search for desired programmes on GUIDE Plus+ list by entering key words or the programme name. (Free Word Search, Find Titles) (¼ 33) When viewing the “Enter Name” screen etc. Enter Name _ If “No Signal” is displayed, check the following; Check that the aerial is correctly positioned.
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, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on. (¼ 64) With the unit stopped C FUN TION MENU , to select an item, then OK OK Select a function and an item.
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 [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge ¼ 58, Setting Protection). Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Titles—Editing Change Thumbnail Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” (¼ 45). Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” (¼ 45). Press [,] to select “Change Thumbnail”, then Press [,] to select “Set up Protection” or 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 Chapter [HDD] [RAM]: You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist (¼ 48).
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 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Copying (¼ 50) a playlist will create a title. Editing playlists doesn’t modify titles.
Edit Chapter Operations Perform steps − 4c of “Accessing the Playlist View” (¼ 48). Press [, ] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select desired operation from Add Chapter Press [, ] to select “Add Chapter”, then press [OK]. (¼ 48, Creating Playlists) Move Chapter Press [, ] to select “Move Chapter”, then press [OK]. Press [, , , ] to select the position to insert the chapter, then press [OK]. the menu displayed location, then press [OK] (¼ below).
Copying titles or playlists With this unit, you can select a copy method from the two types listed below. Copy Copy Advanced Advanced Copy Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings. (¼ 52) 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 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. “Recording Format” setting (¼ 62) Copy speed Only titles recorded with “Recording Format” set to “Video format”. High speed Only Titles recorded with “Recording Format” set to “VR format”. Normal speed Notes When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be set to FR.
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 – (¼ 53) 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 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.
– Setting the copying time Press [, ] to select “On”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Copy Time”, then press [OK]. Copy Cancel All 1 Copy Direction DVD HDD 2 2 Copy Mode DVD-Video Hour 00 Min. 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.
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, sound effect, Repeat Play, etc. In addition, when receiving the multi-channel broadcast, you can change the audio settings. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. Press [DISPLAY]. Menu Item Setting Press [, ] to select a menu, then press []. Press [, ] to select an item, then press [].
Play Menu [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] Repeat Play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Select “Off” to cancel.
HDD and DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, finalising and other operations. Accessing the Management Menus Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge ¼ below, “Setting Protection”). Insert a disc. With the unit stopped Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press [OK].
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 creating Top Menu ([+RW]). Perform preparation steps − of “Accessing the Management Menus” (¼ 58). 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 (¼ left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Tips Tips To browse through the list Press [ CH]. To cancel in middle Press [RETURN ]. The channels found before stopping are not saved. DVB Auto Setup You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if the setup (¼ 13) fails for some reason. However, if you perform “DVB Auto Setup”, all channel settings and all the timer recording programmes are deleted. (All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password, Owner ID and Clock return to the factory preset.
Playback/Recording Settings C FUN TION MENU Others Settings for Recording Setup Recording time in EP mode (¼ 60, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP (6Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. [EP (8Hours)] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output C FUN Others Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (¼ 70). 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 Others Connection Setup TION MENU , select “Connection” ¼ ¼ , select item ¼ OK Setup (¼ 60, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Display , select “Display” ¼ ¼ , select item ¼ OK Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others On-Screen Messages 5 sec.
Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. 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. – Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other equipment. – [HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the HDD. [NTSC] – Select when connecting to an NTSC television.
System Settings System Update C FUN Others Setup TION MENU (¼ 60, 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 (¼ 40). – 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)” (¼ 65). Make “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (¼ 65).
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S-Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21pin Scart cable (¼ 10, 11, 68). 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. Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal Using an Audio Cable (not included) for Better Sound When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable.
Frequently Asked Questions Setup Page 12, 65 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.
Frequently Asked Questions 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 ,F H (“ ” stands for a service number.) DVD (“ ” stands for a number.) GUIDE HARD ERR NoERAS NoREAD NoWRIT FINAL PLEASE WAIT PROG FULL SP 35:50, LP 151h “SP”, ”LP” and the numbers are examples. SW-DL UNSUPPORT UNFORMAT EXT-L F74 F75 U59 U61 U76 U80, U81, U99 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.
Messages On the Unit’s Display (Continued) U88 X HOLD Page 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.
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].
Troubleshooting Guide 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.
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. Startup is slow. General Issues Page Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code. The batteries are depleted.
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues GUIDE Plus+ (Continued) The GUIDE Plus+ information is not displayed properly. The GUIDE Plus+ data is not updated. General Issues There was a programme change or GUIDE Plus+ information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted. Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the GUIDE Plus+ system provider or station provider. The unit must be in standby mode in order to update the data.
VIERA Link VIERA Link doesn’t work. The Control Panel does not appear. The operation on this unit (music playback etc.) is interrupted. Playback Issues Page 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. Some functions may not work depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture (Continued) Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically. There is a lot of after-image when playing video. When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. There is no apparent change in picture quality when making adjustments in the Picture menu using the on-screen display. Cannot see the beginning of the title played.
Operation Play fails to start even when [] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. The disc is dirty, scratched or marked. You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit. 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.
Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input Cannot record. Cannot copy. Timer recording does not work properly. Timer recording does not stop even when [] is pressed. The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. Part or all of a recorded title has been lost. You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc is unformatted.
Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued) 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.
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 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.
Progressive/Interlace 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. 29 W Standby mode: (“Power Save” is set to “On”) Approx. 0.9 W (“Power Save” is set to “Off”) Approx. 13 W Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: DVD-R (SL): DVD-R (DL): DVD-RW: +R (SL): +R (DL): +RW: 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.
CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) .................................. 57 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) .................................. 57 Album (Still picture) Play..................................................... 38 Angle .................................................... 56 Aspect .................................................. 64 Audio Digital broadcast (DVB Multi Audio) .......................57, 61 Disc ....................................................
