Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ27EB User manual

Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not
Pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
• Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.
• This unit has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot be
guaranteed.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ27EB
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 (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No.4527, 22th January 2007
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model.
Quick Start Guide P6 – 11
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is “2”.
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2 ALL
35
2
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Features
VIERA
DIGA
VIERA remote control
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1 BBC ONE Wales 17:11
All Services
Wales today
17:00–17:15
NOW
info
Change Category
Multi Audio Subtitle
TXT
19:00-20:00 Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...
19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30
Red Cap
Holliday Programme
The Bill
Terminator2
News
ScrapheapChallenge
Pepsi Chart Show
Mon 06/03/06 19:35
Category
All Services
Category
Page +
Page -
SELECT
RETURN
TV Guide: Landscape
Time:
1 BBC1
2 BBC2
7 ITV1
10
Channel4
31 Channel5
45 ITV2
70 S4C
HotWars
DIYS.O.S.
News Sex in the City
Me out of here!
Pop Idol
Rugbi 15 to 1
Scrapheap Challenge
Corotation Street
Mon 06th
+24 Hr Prog. Type
VIEW
info
Change Display Mode
Gui de
CSI NY
Emmerd
Prog. Type
All Types
No.
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DVD-RAM Title View
Page 02/02
Previous
BBC O 27/10 MON
Next
OK
RETURN
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BBC O 27/10 MON
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OPTION Select NextPrevious
• Watching Television (➔ 12)
• TV Guide (➔ 12, 15, 26)
• Register and instantly call up favourite
programmes with Edit Profiles (➔ 46)
• Digital Channel Information (➔ 32)
Receive Freeview using an integrated
(Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner
You can easily find programmes you
want to watch and set them for timer
recording.
Linked operations with the TV
Linked timer recordings with external
equipment
You can easily select and play recorded
programmes.
Just one cord and simple connection
with HDMI terminal
Enjoy Digital Broadcast !
Easy to Find and Select !
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.
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
ControlTM”/Q Link)(➔ 34)
You can set the Timer Recordings on Digital
STB/Satellite Receiver when it is connected to this
unit with SCART cable.
EXT LINK (➔21)
TV Guide (➔ 12, 15, 26)
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (➔ 28)
Convenient Functions !
Enjoy High Quality Video !
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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.)
1 Remote control (N2QAYB000126) 1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with
other equipment. Also, do not use cords for
other equipment with this unit.
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2 RF coaxial cables (black)
(K1TWACC00001)
2 Batteries for remote control
(R6 Size)
1 RF coaxial cable (grey) (K1TWACA00001) 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00003)
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
For customers within the UK: 08705 357357
For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
Visit our website for product information
E-mail: customer[email protected]
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease
and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday-
Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:30am- 5:30pm (Excluding
public holidays).
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Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application
at www.panasonic.co.uk.
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
It couldn’t be simpler!
Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide
range of finished products, take a browse on our website for
further details.
Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
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Caution for AC Mains Lead
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN
OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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Getting Started
Features .................................................................................2
Accessories ............................................................................3
Sales and Support Information...............................................3
Caution for AC Mains Lead.....................................................3
Unit Care ................................................................................5
Remote Control Information ...................................................5
Quick Start Guide
Location of Parts/Controls................................................................................................................................... 6
Remote Control.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................................................ 6
The Unit’s Display.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting to a Television only..................................................................................................................... 8
Adding a Satellite Receiver-Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver ......................................... 9
Setting the Channels and Clock........................................................................................................................ 10
Clock Setting................................................................................................................................................ 11
Basic Operations
Watching Television ..............................................................12
Watching Satellite Programmes .................................................12
Playback ...............................................................................13
Playing Discs..............................................................................13
Recording Television Programmes .......................................14
Timer Recording...................................................................15
Deleting Titles.......................................................................16
Delete Navigator ........................................................................16
Delete Titles During Playback ....................................................16
Advanced Features
Important Notes for Recording ............................................17
Advanced Recording ............................................................18
Recording Modes and Durations................................................18
When the format confirmation screen is displayed.....................19
When removing a Recorded Disc ..............................................19
Specifying the Recording Time ..................................................19
Direct TV Recording...................................................................19
Flexible Recording......................................................................20
Playing while you are recording .................................................20
Recording from a Satellite Receiver.....................................21
Manual Recording ......................................................................21
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital
STB/satellite receiver)–EXT LINK ..............................................21
Recording from an External Device......................................22
Recording from a VCR, etc.........................................................22
Recording from a DV Camcorder ...............................................23
Advanced Timer Recording ..................................................24
Manual timer recordings.............................................................24
To cancel a timer recording in progress .....................................24
Check, Change, or Delete Programmes ....................................25
To deactivate timer programme (e.g. to interrupt a daily or
weekly timer programming)........................................................25
Making timer recordings on the television..................................25
TV Guide ..........................................................................26
Using the TV Guide ...............................................................26
Selecting the programme from the desired programme
type or category.....................................................................27
Advanced Playback ..............................................................28
Selecting Titles to Play ...............................................................28
Search........................................................................................28
Skip ............................................................................................28
Direct Play..................................................................................28
Quick View (Play x1.3) ...............................................................28
Slow-motion Play........................................................................29
Frame-by-Frame Viewing ...........................................................29
Time Slip ....................................................................................29
Manual Skip ...............................................................................29
Create Chapters.........................................................................29
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 .......................................30
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)......................................................30
Playing MP3s .............................................................................31
Information Messages ..........................................................32
Digital Channel Information........................................................32
Status Messages........................................................................33
New Service Message ...............................................................33
FUNCTION MENU Window..............................................33
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control™”/Q Link) ............................................................34
Easy control only with VIERA remote control ........................35
Advanced Editing
Entering Text.........................................................................36
Titles-Editing.........................................................................36
Accessing the Title View.............................................................36
Title Operations..........................................................................37
Chapters-Creating, Editing ...................................................39
Accessing the Chapter View ......................................................39
Chapter Operations....................................................................39
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists .................................40
Accessing the Playlist View........................................................40
Creating Playlists .......................................................................40
Editing Playlists/Chapters ..........................................................40
Setting Menus
Setting On-Screen Display ...................................................42
Accessing the On-Screen Display..............................................42
DVD Management ................................................................44
Accessing the Management Menus ...........................................44
Setup Menu ..........................................................................46
Accessing the Setup Menu ........................................................46
Channel Settings ..................................................................46
Playback/Recording Settings................................................48
Picture Settings ....................................................................48
Sound Settings .....................................................................49
Display and Connection Settings..........................................50
System Settings....................................................................52
Table of Contents
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Other Settings
Other Settings.......................................................................53
Child Lock ..................................................................................53
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV...................53
Reference
Additional Connections.........................................................54
Adding a VCR-Connecting to a Television and a Video Cassette
Recorder ....................................................................................54
Using an Audio/Video Cable (included)......................................55
Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included)...............55
Using Component Cables (Component Video Cables not
included).....................................................................................55
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound .....................................56
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical
Digital Audio Cable not included) ...............................................56
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Terminal......................................................................................57
Disc Handling .......................................................................58
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.................................59
Inserting Discs ...........................................................................59
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG)............................................60
MP3 File Information ..................................................................60
Still Picture (JPEG) Information .................................................60
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................61
When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote
Control........................................................................................61
To reset this unit .........................................................................61
General Issues: Power ...............................................................62
General Issues: Displays............................................................62
General Issues: Operation .........................................................62
General Issues: TV Guide ..........................................................63
General Issues: DVB-T...............................................................64
General Issues: VIERA Link .......................................................64
Playback Issues: Picture ............................................................65
Playback Issues: Sound .............................................................65
Playback Issues: Operation........................................................66
Recording Issues: Recording / Timer recording / External input ...66
Editing Issues: DVD....................................................................67
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................68
Setup..........................................................................................68
Discs ..........................................................................................68
Recording...................................................................................69
TV Guide ....................................................................................69
DVB-T.........................................................................................69
Messages .............................................................................70
On the Unit’s Display..................................................................70
On the TV...................................................................................71
Glossary ...............................................................................72
Safety precautions................................................................73
Specifications .......................................................................74
Index....................................................................... Back cover
Unit Care
The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean the unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly
making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
DO NOT
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do
not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
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Remote Control Information
About batteries
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
R6/LR6, AA
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not use different types at the same time.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not take apart or short circuit.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Using the remote control
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of
7 m directly in front of the unit.
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Advanced Features Basic OperationsAdvanced EditingSetting Menus
Other Settings
Reference Quick Start Guide P6 – 11
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Location of Parts/Controls
Remote Control
1
3
4
6
5
2
8
9
bn
bo
br
bs
bt
ck
7
bm
bp
bq
bk
bl
cm
co
cl
cn
1 Turn the unit on or off.............................................. (➔12)
2 Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers ........................................................ (➔12)
3 Delete items............................................................ (➔16)
4 Basic operations for recording and play
5 Show the digital channel information
/Programme information within TV Guide screen
/Show status messages..............................(➔26, 32, 33)
6 Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR...... (➔13, 28, 30)
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame...................... (➔12, 29)
8 Show OPTION menu.................................. (➔30, 36, 40)
9 Use Colour buttons according to on-screen instructions.
These buttons for TV Guide/Digital Text/Edit Profiles
In addition,
“Red”: Timer recording list
“Blue”: Digital channel information/Timer recording list
bk Recording function
[REC]: Start recording ............................................................... (➔14)
[REC MODE]: Change recording mode ........................................ (➔14)
[EXT LINK]: Linked timer recordings with external equipment ..... (➔21)
[DIRECT TV REC]: Direct TV recording.................................... (➔19)
bl DVB function
[TEXT ]: Show Digital TEXT (MHEG) service.......................... (➔32)
[STTL ]: Show subtitles ............................................................. (➔32)
bm Transmission window
bn TV operations ......................................................... (➔53)
bo Channel select/Change pages in the
TV Guide list ..................................................... (➔14, 26)
bp Show timer recording list ........................................ (➔24)
bq Input select (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3, DV) .... (➔12, 21, 22)
br Skip approx. 30 seconds forward ........................... (➔29)
bs Exit the menu screen
bt Show the TV Guide screen......................... (➔12, 15, 26)
ck Show FUNCTION MENU window .......................... (➔33)
cl Return to previous screen
cm Create chapters ...................................................... (➔29)
cn Skip the specified time............................................ (➔29)
co Show on-screen display ......................................... (➔42)
Menu for disc playback and switching DVB multi audio etc.
Main Unit
1
23456
78
Disc tray The unit’s display
Remote control
signal sensor
Opening the front panel
Press down on the part
with your finger.
1Standby/on switch (^/I) .......................... (➔12)
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.
2DV IN terminal (for a digital video
camcorder)................................................ (➔23)
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3AV3 input terminals................................... (➔22)
4Channel Select button .............................. (➔14)
5Stop button ......................................... (➔13, 14)
6Play/✕1.3 button ....................................... (➔13)
7Start recording button............................... (➔14)
8Disc tray open/close button ...................... (➔13)
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The Unit’s Display
1234
567
1 Digital broadcast indicator
Lights while the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide
data.
2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment
indicator .................................................... (➔21)
3Disc indicator
This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this
unit is inserted.
4Timer recording indicator.......................... (➔15)
On:
When a Timer recording programme is registered and a
recordable disc is inserted.
Flashes:
The Timer recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go
to Timer recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc.).
5Main display section
Current time/playback counter, various messages.
6Playback indicator
7Recording indicator
Rear Panel
AV1
(TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AV OU T
AV2 (EXT)
VH6HA001038 R August 2006
Ser. No.
465897bn
RF
OUT
RF
IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/ BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL
312
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AV O U T
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1 Aerial input terminal.......................... (➔8, 9, 54)
2 Aerial output terminal ....................... (➔8, 9, 54)
3 Digital audio output terminal..................... (➔56)
4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE) terminals ............................ (➔55)
Y= Luminance signal (brightness), PB= Chrominance
signal (colour difference), PR= Chrominance signal (colour
difference)
5 AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal .......... (➔9, 54)
Connection of an external unit
6 AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal ........ (➔8, 9, 54)
TV set connection
7 AUDIO output terminals...................... (➔55, 56)
8 Video output terminal................................ (➔55)
9 S VIDEO output terminal .......................... (➔55)
bk HDMI AV OUT terminal ............................ (➔57)
Digital audio and video output terminal
bl Cooling fan
bm Serial number
bn AC IN~ = Power supply
Connection for the AC mains lead
21-pin Scart terminal
19
20
21
1357911 13 15 17
246810 12 14 16 18
The 21-pin Scart terminal transmits both input
and output signals for picture and sound.
TVs equipped with the same type of terminal
can be connected here.
This type of terminal is also called Peritel,
Euro Connector and Euro AV.
AV1 Scart terminal (TV)
V1 Scart terminal (TV)
AV2 Scart terminal (EXT)
V2 Scart terminal (EXT)
1 Audio output CH2 (R) 1 Audio output CH2 (R)
2 Audio input CH2 (R) 2 Audio input CH2 (R)
3 Audio output CH1 (L) 3 Audio output CH1 (L)
4 Audio ground 4 Audio ground
5 Blue ground 5 Blue ground
6 Audio input CH1 (L) 6 Audio input CH1 (L)
7 Blue output 7 Blue input
8 Switching voltage output 8 Switching voltage input
9 Green ground 9 Green ground
10 Q Link control signal 10 Reserved
11 Green output 11 Green input
12 Reserved 12 Reserved
13 Red ground 13 Red ground
14 Blanking ground 14 Blanking ground
15 Red output / chrominance output 15 Red input / chrominance input
16 Blanking output 16 Blanking input
17 Video output ground 17 Video output ground
18 Video input ground 18 Video input ground
19 Video output / luminance output 19 Video output
20 Video input 20 Video input / luminance input
21 Ground 21 Ground
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Q Link-compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable, You can use convenient functions
of Q Link.
Quick Start Guide STEP 1
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Basic Connection
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
RF IN AV IN
Rear of this unit
To household mains socket
step
To household
mains socket
step
AV1
(TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
AV2 (EXT)
step
Rear of TV
step
1
1
To the aerial RF coaxial cable (included, grey)
RF coaxial cable (included, black)
or
To this unit
Use one of the RF coaxial cable (black or grey) to connect this unit’s RF IN terminal to your aerial socket or aerial cable.
step
step
23
4
4
Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable 55 –57
The RF coaxial cable cannot
be used for showing pictures
from the unit. The unit must
be connected by another
means e.g. 21-pin Scart cable
to show pictures from the unit
on the television set.
RF coaxial cable (included) from the aerial socket or aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the unit.
RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit and the TV to a household mains
socket.
After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 10).
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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.
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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.
Adding a Satellite Receiver-Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver
AV1
TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AV2 (EXT)AV OUT
RF IN AV IN
Rear of TV
To household mains socket
To the aerial
To household
mains socket
Rear of satellite receiver
RF OUT AV OUT
To household mains socket
satellite antenna
RF IN
2
step
5
step
6
step
3
step
4
step
6
step
Rear of this unit
6
step
1
step
Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable 55 –57
The RF coaxial cable cannot
be used for showing pictures
from the unit. The unit must
be connected by another
means e.g. 21-pin Scart cable
to show pictures from the unit
on the television set.
RF coaxial cable from the aerial to the “RF IN” on the satellite receiver.
RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “RF IN” on
the unit.
RF coaxial cable (included , black ) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “AV2 (EXT)” on the unit.
AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit, the TV and the satellite receiver to a
household mains socket.
After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 10).
To view satellite programmes
Refer to “Watching Satellite Programmes” (➔12).
To record satellite programmes
Refer to “Recording from a Satellite Receiver” (➔ 21).
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Quick Start Guide STEP 2
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.
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➔ 51).
“AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (➔51)
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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.
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TV’s remote control
to turn the unit on.
DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will
search for the terrestrial digital channels.
This takes about 5 minutes.
TV channels are sorted and stored in
channel numbers order sent by the
broadcasters and cannot be changed.
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DVB Auto-Setup
Please wait !
Ch 21
68
Prog.
Quality
Channel
Service Name
Net ID
TS ID
1 23 BBC ONE 12302 12289 9
2 23 BBC 12302 12289 9
RETURN
RETURN : to cancel
Power Save Function:
e, rto select “On” or “Off”
then
Set to “On” to reduce power
consumption in standby mode.
Refer to the following chart for the
Power Save function features when
the unit is turned off.
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Power Save
On : Minimise standby power
consumption, without
Quick Start function and
AV2 Loop-through in standby.
Off : With Quick Start
function and AV2 Loop-through
in strandby.
On
Off
OK
RETURN
SELECT
Power Save On Off
Power consumption Approx. 2 W Approx. 15 W
Watching the picture from the
satellite receiver connected to
the AV2 input terminal
Can not do Can do
Startup time Not quick Quick*
*e.g., TV Guide is displayed within 1 second after [GUIDE] is pressed.
When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.
The Owner ID settings screen appears.
qand press the numbered
buttons to enter your choice
of a 4-digit PIN number.
Make a note of the PIN number (don’t
forget), as it is not possible to return to
the factory preset.
RETURN
Owner ID
RETURN : leave
PIN number
Name
House No.
Postcode
to store the PIN number.
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Tips
To abort Auto-Setup
Press [RETURN].
If the unit displays “No stations found ! ”
Press [q] to select “No” and press [OK].
Go to step 2. After you have performed
steps 2-11, turn off the unit and confirm
the cable or aerial input is connected
to the RF IN terminal. Restart the Auto-
Setup again (➔47).
If the clock setting menu appears or the
clock is not correct, set the clock manually
(➔11).
Restarting the Auto-Setup (➔47)
When turning on the Power Save function,
if the unit is turned off, unit’s display is
also turned off.
To correct the PIN number
1. Press [w, q] to select the digit.
2.
Press the numbered buttons to enter the digit.
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Quick Start Guide STEP 3
wto select “Yes” then
The cursor moves to “Name”.
qto enter the name.
8
e, rto select a letter then qto
move to next character.
Repeat this to enter the name.
9
to store the name.
rand qand then repeat steps
8, 9to enter and store “House
No.” and “Postcode”.
The Owner ID settings screen disappears.
Auto setup for your unit is complete.You can now make your
favourite channels and store them in the required order in the
profiles (➔46).
Tips
To correct the character
1. Press [w, q] to select the character.
2. Press [e, r] to correct the character.
To display the Owner ID information on TV
Press and hold [g] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds.
The PIN number is not displayed.
After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.
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, make clock
adjust correctly.
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting
remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
With the unit stopped
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e, r to select “To Others” then
e, rto select “Setup” then
e, rto select “ Others ” then q.
e, rto select “Clock” then
e, rto select “Off” of “Automatic”
then
Clock
Automatic Off
Time Date
15 : 45 : 39
Please set clock manually.
0 9
7 5// 2007
OK
RETURN
CHANGE
SELECT
Number
OK : store RETURN : leave
w, qto select the item you want
to change.
The items change as follows:
Hour Minute Second Day Month Year
8
e, rto change the setting.
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.
9
to confirm new date and
time and to initiate the clock.
Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Notes
If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic”
in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction
function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times
every day.
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Watching Television
Notes
The TV Guide list is not displayed
immediately after purchasing this unit.
Some of the programmes allow this
unit to show Digital TEXT (MHEG) and
subtitles (➔32).
You can select audio from multiple
channels when the unit receives multi-
channel broadcast (➔43, DVB Multi
Audio).
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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.
The TV Guide list appears.–
19:00-20:00 Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...
19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30
Red Cap
Holliday Programme
The Bill
Terminator2
News
ScrapheapChallenge
Pepsi Chart Show
Mon 06/03/06 19:35
Category
All Services
Category
Page +
Page -
SELECT
RETURN
TV Guide: Landscape
Time:
1 BBC1
2 BBC2
7 ITV1
10
Channel4
31 Channel5
45 ITV2
70 S4C
HotWars
DIYS.O.S.
News Sex in the City
Me out of here!
Pop Idol
Rugbi 15 to 1
Scrapheap Challenge
Corotation Street
Mon 06th
+24 Hr Prog. Type
VIEW
info
Change Di splay Mode
Gui de
CSI NY
Emmerd
Prog. Type
All Types
e, rto select the current programme then
Selecting a Channel without TV Guide
To select desired channel
Press [1, 2CH].
To directly enter Channels
You can also select channels with the numbered buttons.
e. g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
“15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
Watching Satellite Programmes
Preparation:
Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (➔9).
Turn on the satellite receiver.
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
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to turn the unit on.
to select the “AV2”.
Notes
When turning off the Power Save
function, you can watch the Satellite
Programme without turning the unit on
(➔52).
When the Power Save function is set to
on, if the unit is turned off, you cannot
watch the Satellite Programme. Turn the
unit on.
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Basic Operations
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).
Insert a disc.–
– The tray closes and play begins.
Stopping Play
Press [gSTOP].
– The stopped position is
memorized (Resume play
function).
– The stopped position is cleared
when you press [gSTOP]
several times.
Pausing Play
Press [hPAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.
Menu Screens on the TV
DVD-V VCD
Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows:
e. g.,
Play
Chapter List
Audio Tracks
Subtitles
Trailer
DVD TOP MENU
DVD-V
e, r, w, q
to select an item, then
You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.
VCD
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
e. g., “5”: ➔“15”: ➔
Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.
To return to the menu screen
DVD-V Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
VCD Press [RETURN].
Notes
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
-RW(VR)
Playback starts from the most recent
title.
DVD-V VCD CD
Playback starts from the beginning of
the disc.
Depending on the disc type, playing
may automatically start without pressing
[qPLAY].
The unit takes some time to read the
disc before play starts.
Discs continue to rotate while menus are
displayed. Press [gSTOP] when you
finish to preserve the unit’s motor and
your television screen.
If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is
prohibited by the unit or disc.
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Playback
Basic Operations
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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).
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press
[;OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
When the format confirmation screen is displayed (➔19)
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to select desired channel.
To select with the numbered buttons (➔12)
When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is
recorded directly from the satellite receiver, select a channel on the
connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT] to select “AV2”.
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–
to select the recording mode.
Recording mode (➔18) Remaining time
to start recording.
Elapsed recording time
Pausing Recording
Press [hPAUSE].
– Press again to restart recording.
(The title is not divided.)
Stopping Recording
Press [gSTOP].
Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.
-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.
Notes
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit
to complete recording management
information after recording finishes.
You cannot change the channel or
recording mode during recording.
This unit cannot record onto discs on
which you recorded with a different
encoding system from the TV system set
on this unit. Change “TV System” in the
Setup menu.
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Basic Operations
Timer Recording
Refer to “TV Guide” (➔26) and “Advanced Timer Recording” (➔24) for detail information on TV Guide.
Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.
-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
To use a new disc, formatting is necessary.
To check programmes (➔25)
Notes
The TV Guide list is not displayed
immediately after purchasing this unit.
The TV Guide system will not work if the
clock is not set correctly.
If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV
System” (➔ 51), the TV Guide system
cannot be used.
When programmes are recorded from
the TV Guide, the name of the selected
programme is transferred automatically
for the recording.
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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).
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press
[;OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
When the format confirmation screen is displayed (➔19)
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The TV Guide list appears.–
19:00-20:00 Emmerdale : In todays's show we will find a way...
19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30
Red Cap
Holliday Programme
The Bill
Terminator2
News
ScrapheapChallenge
Pepsi Chart Show
Mon 06/03/06 19:35
Category
All Services
Category
Page +
Page -
SELECT
RETURN
TV Guide: Landscape
Time:
1 BBC1
2 BBC2
7 ITV1
10
Channel4
31 Channel5
45 ITV2
70 S4C
HotWars
DIYS.O.S.
News Sex in the City
Me out of here!
Pop Idol
Rugbi 15 to 1
Scrapheap Challenge
Corotation Street
Mon 06th
+24 Hr Prog. Type
VIEW
info
Change Di splay Mode
Gui de
CSI NY
Emmerd
Prog. Type
All Types
e, r, w, qto select the future programme then
Press OK to store the programme.
Timer
Recording
OK
RETURN Delete
Name Date Start Stop Mode STTL
Pr ogramme Name
Remain 1:54 SP
19:35:16 6/ 3 MON
3BBC 6/ 3 MON 20:20 SP OFF
Holliday Programme
Number
09
All services : BBC 2
Holliday Programme
20:20-22:00 Holliday Programme
19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30
Red Cap
The Bill
Terminator2
News
ScrapheapChallenge
Pepsi Chart Show
Mon 06/03/06 19:35
Category
All Services
Category
Page +
Page -
SELECT
RETURN
TV Guide: Landscape
Time:
1 BBC1
2 BBC2
7 ITV1
10
Channel4
31 Channel5
45 ITV2
70 S4C
HotWars
News Sex in the City
Me out of here!
Pop Idol
Rugbi 15 to 1
Scrapheap Challenge
Corotation Street
Mon 06th
+24 Hr Prog. Type
TIMER REC
info
Change Di splay Mode
Gui de
CSI NY
Emmerd
Prog. Type
All Types
DIYS.O.S.
Holliday Programme
22:00
Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV magazine, etc.
and make corrections if necessary using [e, r, w, q] (➔ 24, step 3).
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The settings are stored and the timer
programme is on.
The timer icon is displayed.
“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate
timer recording standby has been
activated.
Repeat steps 4-5to programme other
recordings.
Press [8] to turn the unit off.
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–
Timer icon
20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30
DIYS.O.S.
Holliday Programme
Red Cap
To cancel a timer recording programming
1. Press [e, r, w, q] to select
the programme (the timer icon
is displayed) and press [OK].
– Confirmation screen appears.
2. Press [w] to select “Yes” and
press [OK].
– The timer icon disappears.
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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.
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Important:
Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Delete Navigator
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
With the unit stopped
Playback
Recording
Delete
To Others
FUNCTION MENU
Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
DVD-RAM
OK
RETURN
e, rto select “Delete” then
No.
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DELETE Navigator
DVD-RAM Title View
Page 02/02
Previous
BBC O 27/10 MON
Next
OK
RETURN
07
BBC O 27/10 MON
08
*** 01 1. 1. SUN
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***
01 1. 1. SUN
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01 1. 1. SUN
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***
01 1. 1. SUN
--
OPTION Select NextPrevious
Playback
Recording
Delete
To Others
FUNCTION MENU
Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
DVD-RAM
OK
RETURN
e, r, w, qto select the title, then
wto select “Delete” then
Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK].
You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
Multiple deleting
Select with [e, r, w, q] and press [hPAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [hPAUSE] again to cancel.
Delete Titles During Playback
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
During playback
wto select “Delete” then
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Deleting Titles
Notes
You cannot delete while recording.
+R +R DL +RW Even if you have set
protection on other equipment, such
titles are deleted.
Tips
Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 58 and 59.
RAM Deleting an item increases the
available disc space by the amount of
space taken by the item deleted.
-R -R DL +R +R DL Available disc space
does not increase after deletion.
-RW(V) +RW Available disc space
increases when you delete the last
title (the recording space may increase
slightly when other titles are deleted).
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Basic Operations
Selecting
Audio for
Recording
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.
Select the audio that you
want to record in “DVB Multi
Audio” in the on-screen
display (➔43).
Hello Hallo Hola
About the
aspect when
Recording a
Programme
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
The original aspect used for the source programme will also be
used with the recording.
However, in the following cases, Programme will be recorded
in 4:3.
-R -R DL -RW(V)
Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or
longer)” recording modes will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.
+R +R DL +RW
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
Copy-once
Recording
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔72) compatible DVD-RAM.
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RAM CPRM compatible discs only -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
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12cm ( : Can do, −: Cannot do)
Playing the
disc on other
DVD players
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalised after recording (➔45).
It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording. You can then play them as a commercially sold
DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record.*
* You can record again if you format DVD-RW.
CHG
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLA
Y
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
REPEA
T
OPEN
DCIN9V
DISC
1 2 3 4 5
Record onto DVD-R, etc.
Finalise
Play on other DVD equipments
+RW
We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (➔45).
Recording
to DVD-R DL
and +R DL
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when
space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer (➔45).
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make
certain before proceeding.
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The second layer
The available
space
The first layer
Title 1 Title 2
(Disc inner
side)
Recording/Playback direction
(Disc outer
side)
It is not possible to
record continuously
from the first layer to
the second layer.
DVD-R DL
+R DL
Important Notes for Recording
Advanced Features
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Recording Modes and Durations
Recording Mode
DVD-RAM DVD-R,
DVD-RW, +R,
+RW
(4.7 GB)
DVD-R DL*3, +R DL*3 (8.5 GB)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)
Double-sided*1
(9.4 GB)
First layer
(L0)
Second layer
(L1)
XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 55 minutes 50 minutes
SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour
50 minutes
1 hour
40 minutes
LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 3 hours
40 minutes
3 hours
20 minutes
EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*2) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours
7 hours
25 minutes
(5 hours
30 minutes*2)
6 hours
50 minutes
(5 hours
15 minutes*2)
FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum 8 hours maximum
for one side 8 hours maximum
7 hours
25 minutes
maximum
6 hours
50 minutes
maximum
EP (6Hours)*2
EP (8Hours)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.
*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP
(6Hours)” in the Setup menu (➔48).
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than when
using “EP (8Hours)”.
*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔17).
Advanced Recording
Notes
This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies
the amount of data recorded to suit the picture quality, so actual
recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit
will be different. (-R DL +R DL The difference will be especially
noticeable.)
Use a disc enough remaining blank space.
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with
DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.
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Tips
Maximum number of titles to a disc
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 titles on a disc
+R +R DL +RW 49 titles on a disc
FR (Flexible recording mode)
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:
When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an
appropriate recording mode difficult
When you want to record a long programme with the best picture
quality possible
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to 4.7GB DVD-RAM
disc:
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
A second disc is necessary for
30 minutes of the programme.
If you select SP mode, the programme will fit on one disc.–
However there will be 30 minutes remaining
disc space.
If you select “Flexible Recording” the programme will fit on one disc
perfectly.
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You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings (➔24)
and flexible recording (➔20).
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Advanced Features
When the format confirmation screen is
displayed
Formatting is the process of making media such as
DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.
Important:
Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents
(including the contents that have been recorded on a
PC), regardless of protection status of disc.
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
The following screen may
appear when inserting a
new disc or a disc that has
been recorded on other
equipment.
Only format the disc if
you intend to use it for
recording.
Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded
titles or contents from the disc.
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the disc now?
OK RETURN
SELECT
Format
No
Yes
wto select “Yes”, then
Tips
Refer to “Formatting Discs” (➔44) for more detail of formatting.
When removing a Recorded Disc
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
After recording, if you
press [;OPEN/CLOSE]
to eject the disc, the
following screen may
appear.
Finalising
DVD-R, etc. recorded on this unit cannot be played on
other players immediately after recording. Using the
Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other
players. (However, once the disc is finalised you will no
longer be able to record onto the disc.)
Finalise
Finalise the disc so that it can be played
on other DVD players.
Note : Recording or Editing is not possible
after finalising. This may take up to 9 min.
Press the REC button to start finalise.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
This disc cannot be played on other
DVD players without finalising.
to start finalising.
or
to eject the disc without
finalising.
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Notes
You cannot stop finalising once you have started it.
Tips
If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,
select “Disc Name” (➔44) or “Auto-Play Select” (➔45) in “DVD
Management” before finalising.
Refer to “Finalising” (➔45) for more detail of finalising.
Specifying the Recording Time
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
This function allows specifying the length of recording
time up to 4 hours.
OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30
Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00
OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00
During recording
On the main unit
REC
repeatedly until the desired time
is reached.
The recording time and the unit’s display change
as follows:
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Notes
This function does not work during timer recording or Flexible
Recording.
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [gSTOP].
The unit turns off automatically after recording finished.
Direct TV Recording
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
This function allows you to immediately start recording
the programme that you are viewing on the TV without
having to change the channels on this unit.
You can use the function when you connect the unit to
a Q Link compatible TV using the 21-pin Scart cable.
Press and hold for about 1
second.
Tips
To stop recording
Press [gSTOP].
Notes
When Digital TEXT (MHEG) (➔32) is displayed, Direct TV
recording is unavailable.
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV
channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording
stops.
When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display (➔21), Direct TV recording
is unavailable.
When the TV is in the HDMI input mode, this function is not
available. Switch to other mode except for the HDMI input mode
and use Direct TV Recording.
However this function does not work if you select the TV channels
on this unit.
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Advanced Recording
Flexible 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).
With the unit stopped
e, rto select “To Others” then
e, rto select
“Flexible Rec”
then
Flexible Rec
Record in FR mode.
Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min.
8 Hour 00 Min.
CancelStart
Set rec. time
SELECT
RETURN
w, qto select “Hour” and “Min.”
and e, rto set the recording time.
You can set “Hour” and “Min.” using the
numbered buttons.
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When you want to start recording
w, q, e, rto select “Start” then
Recording starts.–
Notes
You cannot record more than 8 hours.
Tips
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
To stop recording partway
Press [gSTOP].
To show the remaining recording time
Press [STATUS ] to show the remaining recording time.
REC 0:59
BBC ONE Wales
DVD-RAM
1 DVB
Remaining time
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Playing while you are recording
Chasing Playback
RAM
Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are
recording.
During recording
Tips
To stop play
Press [gSTOP] once.
To stop recording
Press [gSTOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.
Simultaneous Record and Playback
RAM
Allows playback of a previous title, while recording
something else.
During recording
w, q, e, rto select the title to
play then
Tips
To stop play
Press [gSTOP].
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. Press [gSTOP].
Notes
During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete
titles.
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