P6 – 11 Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EZ27EB The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model. 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.
Features Enjoy Digital Broadcast ! Enjoy High Quality Video ! Receive Freeview using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Just one cord and simple connection with HDMI terminal • Watching Television (➔ 12) • TV Guide (➔ 12, 15, 26) • Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Edit Profiles (➔ 46) • Digital Channel Information (➔ 32) When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digi
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of February 2007. These may be subject to change.
Table of Contents Getting Started Features .................................................................................2 Accessories ............................................................................3 Sales and Support Information ...............................................3 Caution for AC Mains Lead.....................................................3 Unit Care ................................................................................5 Remote Control Information .................
Other Settings Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Usable Discs for Recording and Playback .................................58 Disc Care ...................................................................................58 Play-only Discs ...........................................................................59 Discs that Cannot be Played ......................................................59 Types of disc for the type of connected TV..
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control bm bn 1 bo 2 bp bq br 3 4 bs bt 5 6 ck 7 8 cl 9 cm bk bl 6 7 8 9 Turn the unit on or off.............................................. (➔ 12) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ........................................................ (➔ 12) Delete items ............................................................
1 2 34 5 1 Digital broadcast indicator 2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator .................................................... (➔ 21) Disc indicator 3 Quick Start Guide STEP 1 The Unit’s Display Lights while the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide data. This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. 6 4 5 6 7 7 Timer recording indicator ..........................
Basic Connection 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. • 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.
Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable Quick Start Guide STEP 2 – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➔ 34). – 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)” (➔ 51).
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: • Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. • These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. TV’s remote control to turn the unit on. DVB Auto-Setup DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. This takes about 5 minutes.
e, r to select “To Others” then Quick Start Guide STEP 3 w to select “Yes” then The cursor moves to “Name”. e, r to select “Setup” then q to enter the name. e, r to select “Others” then q. 8 e, r to select a letter then q to move to next character. e, r to select “Clock” then Repeat this to enter the name. to store the name. 9 e, r to select “Off” of “Automatic” then Clock r and q and then repeat steps 8, 9 to enter and store “House No.” and “Postcode”.
Watching Television Refer to “TV Guide” (➔ 26) for detail information. Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record terrestrial digital channels. Important: This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner. to turn the unit on. TV Guide: Landscape Mon 06/03/06 19:35 Category Prog.
Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔ 28) for detail information. Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Playing Discs RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) VCD CD to turn the unit on. to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit). Basic Operations – Insert a disc. – The tray closes and play begins. Stopping Play Pausing Play Press [g STOP]. – The stopped position is memorized (Resume play function).
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 17) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 18 to 20) for detail information on recording. 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 (➔ 44). to turn the unit on. to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Timer Recording Refer to “TV Guide” (➔ 26) and “Advanced Timer Recording” (➔ 24) for detail information on TV Guide. 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 (➔ 44). • Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time. to turn the unit on. to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
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 (➔ 44). • Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Important Notes for Recording Selecting Audio for Recording About the aspect when Recording a Programme Broadcast in multi-channel sound: 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. Hello Hola Hallo Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen display (➔ 43).
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations DVD-RAM Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided*1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.
When the format confirmation screen is displayed Notes • You cannot stop finalising once you have started it. 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.
Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +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)” (➔ 18). Chasing Playback RAM Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording. During recording With the unit stopped Tips e, r to select “To Others” then To stop play Press [g STOP] once.
Recording from a Satellite Receiver RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Manual Recording Preparation: • Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). • Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (➔ 9). • When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 51). With the unit stopped. to select “AV2” for the satellite receiver you have connected.
Recording from an External Device Recording from a VCR, etc. Notes Connect cables while both the unit and the external device are turned off. Front of the unit • When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external device stops. Tips • You can also connect to the AV2 on the rear. • If the audio output of the external device is monaural, connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.
Recording from a DV Camcorder Connect the cable while both the unit and the external device are turned off. w to select “Rec to DVD” and press Front of the unit w to select “Rec” then Notes RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). • When the output signal from the external device is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 51). • When recording bilingual programmes (➔ 49).
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings 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 (➔ 44). • 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 satellite receiver, set channel there before timer recording starts. Timer Recording No.
Check, Change, or Delete Programmes The timer recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. To deactivate timer programme (e.g. to interrupt a daily or weekly timer programming) The timer recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. – See “Tips” for explanation of icons displayed. e, r to select the programme. to delete. 3a – You cannot delete programmes that are currently recording. to modify the programme. 3b Tips Timer Recording No.
TV Guide What is TV 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 search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio. You can easily find the desired programmes and set Timer recording.
Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or category (e.g. Free TV, Radio). to display the list of programme type. 1a (Yellow) 1b (Blue) Notes • If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data are lost. • The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found a digital station and loaded the information in the memory.
Advanced Playback Selecting Titles to Play Skip You can easily select and play recorded programmes by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. You can skip to the beginning (or the end) of Title/ Chapter. Skip is operated for each chapter. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) During playback or while paused DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View DVD-RAM 07 08 -- BBC O 27/10 MON BBC O 27/10 MON ***01 -- -- -- ***01 1. 1. SUN Previous OK RETURN OPTION ***01 1. 1. SUN Page Select ***01 or 1. 1.
Slow-motion Play RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) VCD While paused Manual Skip RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Skips approx. 30 seconds forward with each press. During playback or – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed. – Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback. Notes • If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except DVD-V VCD ). • VCD allows slow-motion in the forward direction only.
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) -R -R DL CD You can playback still pictures recorded onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW on a PC (Close the session or finalise the disc after recording). Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.
Playing MP3s Rotate Pictures -R -R DL CD While playing a picture You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a PC (Close the session or finalise the disc after recording). Selected group e, r to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” then FUNCTION MENU A B C Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT MP3 Menu G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/ 111 Number 0 -- 9 Zoom in OK RETURN – Track list is shown.
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Notes You can display the information about programmes (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). With the unit stopped to show the screen information. When the digital channel information is being displayed, – press [STATUS ] again and detailed information will be displayed (only when “info ” is displayed). Status message (➔ 33) • Everytime you change the channel, a digital channel information appear automatically. They disappear again after a short time.
FUNCTION MENU Window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Signal Quality No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not being received. Bad Signal: Due to poor signal conditions, etc., the digital broadcast signal has been interrupted. No Service: No broadcasts are currently available. If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check the following; • Check that the aerial is correctly posiitoned.
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [e, r, w, q], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION], and the coloured buttons. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Entering Text Titles-Editing You can give names to recorded titles or discs in the different menus and while setting up the timer recording. You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. When viewing the Enter Name screen.
Title Operations Enter Name RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can give a name for the title. Delete RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Use to delete unneeded titles. Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ left). Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Press [e, r] to select “Enter Name” then press [OK]. Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ left). Entering Text (➔ 36). Press [e, r] to select “Delete” then press [OK].
Titles-Editing Change Thumbnail Divide Title RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. RAM You can divide a title into two. Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ 36). Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ 36). Press [e, r] to select “Change Thumbnail” then press [OK]. Enter Name Set up Protection DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail DVD-RAM 08 Change Cancel Protection Once divided, titles cannot be recombined.
Chapters-Creating, Editing RAM When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can easily reach the head of scene using [u, i] (SKIP) or play on Chapter View. • Title/Chapter Normally, programmes are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter. Multiple editing (Only Delete Chapter) Select with [e, r, w, q] and press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A check mark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel. Title Chapter End RAM : You can divide a title into multiple chapters.
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists RAM -RW(VR) (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. Creating Playlists RAM Perform steps 1−4b of “Accessing the Playlist View”(➔ left). Press [w, q] to select the source title, then press [r]. Tips Press [w, q] to select the source chapter you want to add to the playlist, then press [OK]. – Press [e] to cancel.
Chapter Operations RAM You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail. Perform steps 1−4c of “Accessing the Playlist View”(➔ 40). Press [e, r] to select “Edit” then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select desired operation from the menu displayed location then press [OK] (➔ below). 1 Create Copy Enter Name Change Thumbnail Add Chapter 1 Press [e, r] to select “Add Chapter” then press [OK]. (➔ 40, Creating Playlists) Move Chapter 1 Press [e, r] to select “Move Chapter” then press [OK].
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu 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].
Play Menu Sound Menu RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD VCD Repeat Play You can change the settings of audio when receiving the multi-channel broadcast, and also change the settings of sound effect when playing discs. 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.
DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, finalising and other operations. Accessing the Management Menus Preparation: • RAM Release protection (disc, cartridge ➔ below). • Insert a disc. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” then press [OK].
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Before finalising a disc, select whether the top menu shows after finalising. Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 44). Press [e, r] to select “Auto-Play Select” then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select desired item, then press [OK]. • Top Menu: The Top Menu appears first. • Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu. Create Top Menu +RW +RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient function.
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Accessing the Setup Menu To Others Setup With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” then press [OK].
Add New DVB Services Tips You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to receive. To browse through the list Press [1 2 CH]. Setup Edit Profiles Add New DVB Services Auto-Setup Restart Auto-Setup Restart You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital channels if set up (➔ 10) fails for some reason. However, if you perform “Auto-Setup Restart”, all channel settings and all created profiles are deleted.
Playback/Recording Settings To Others Picture Settings To Others Setup Setup (➔ 46, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. (➔ 46, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Sound Settings Digital Audio Output To Others Setup Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➔ 56). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion (➔ 46, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Display and Connection Settings TV Aspect To Others Setup (➔ 46, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. This setting needs to be changed when connected to a 4:3 standard aspect TV. Press [e, r] to select the TV Aspect then press [OK].
TV System Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. 1. Press [e, r] to select the TV System then press [OK]. Setup TV System PAL AV1 Output Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV. [Video (with component)] Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.
System Settings EPG Download in Standby [On] To Others Setup (➔ 46, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Remote Control DVD 1 Clock Disc Picture Sound Owner ID Power Save On System Update Initialize Display Connection Software Update in Standby [On] You can perform the unit updates automatically when the unit is turned off.
Other Settings Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously 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] simultaneously 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 (➔ 34). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.
• You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable (included), S Video cable (not included) or component cables (not included) instead of the 21-pin Scart cable (➔ 8, 9, 54). Using an Audio/Video Cable (included) Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included) Rear of TV The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
Additional Connections • You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cable or the optical digital audio cable. Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component.
• You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between the unit and your TV (➔ 8, 9, 54). Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. 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 cord.
Disc Handling Usable Discs for Recording and Playback Disc type Rewritable Play on other players1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) (➔ 17) Standard symbol DVD-RAM [CPRM (➔ 72) compatible discs only.
Play-only Discs Disc type Discs that Cannot be Played Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video • • • • High quality movie and music discs DVD-V DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) -RW(VR) 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 (➔ 44) the disc, you can record onto it in DVDVideo format. • It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording.
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Notes • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet • This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions. • Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) and/or folders (groups); some files (tracks) may not display or be playable. • Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.
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 [e, r] to select “To Others” then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select “Setup” then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select “Others” then press [q]. Press [e, r] 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 remedies 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 satellite broadcasting breaks.
General Issues Operation (Continued) Page The remote control doesn’t work. • Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. − • Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sun exposure. − • It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries. 53 • The Child Lock function is activated. 53 • Some operations are prohibited by the disc. − • The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display).
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues DVB-T Digital broadcasts cannot be received. TV reception worsens after connecting the unit. After DVB Auto-Setup only some or no DVB channels are found. Picture regularly breaks up on some channels, “No Signal” message is displayed. • Check the connections. • Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. • The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong winds or vibration.
Playback Issues Picture The images from the unit do not appear on the TV. Picture is distorted. Picture does not appear during timer recording. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. There is a lot of after-images 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.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Sound (Continued) Page Cannot switch audio. Playback Issues • You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. – When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray. – When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”. • When recording a digital broadcast with multiple audio channels, this will record only the audio channel selected in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen display.
Recording / Timer recording / External input (Continued) Cannot record. Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded. Timer recording does not work properly. Timer recording does not stop even when [g STOP] is pressed. The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. • If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled.
Frequently Asked Questions Setup Page 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”. 51, 57 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 • Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; purchased video cassette or DVD? 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 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. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit (➔ 61, “To restore the unit if it freezes” ). − • If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person. − • The remote control and the main unit are using different codes.
On the TV Page Cannot finish recording completely. • The programme was copy-protected. − • The disc may be full. • There are already 99 titles ( +R − +R DL +RW 49 titles). − Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc. 59 Unable to format. • The disc may be dirty or scratched. 58 Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. • RAM -RW(V) +RW Create space by erasing unwanted titles.
Glossary Bitstream 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. Frame and Field Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see on your TV. Each frame consists of 2 fields. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.
Safety precautions Protection You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection. RGB This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
Specifications Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption:Approx. 25 W Standby mode: (Power Save mode): Approx. 2 W (Quick Start mode): Approx. 15 W RF converter output: Not provided Video: Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R: 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R DL: 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 2-4X 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. CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
Index A Add New DVB Services ........................47 Audio DVB Multi Audio. .................................43 language .............................................42 recording .......................................17, 43 settings ...................................42, 43, 49 C Change Thumbnail .........................38, 41 Channel audio ...................................................42 set channels..................................46, 47 Chapter ......................................
