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VQT2J39

Changing the unit’s settings

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

§

Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verify 

whether or not they can decode each of the audio formats.

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression

[DVD-V]

 (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
[On]

[Off]

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through 

this unit’s Digital Audio Output terminal (

>

9, 67).

Press [OK] to show the following settings.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings below if 

the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the 

disc has copy protection.

[On]

Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the 

connected equipment cannot process signals with a 

sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

[Off]

Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the 

connected equipment can process signals with a 

sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

Dolby Digital

§

Select how to output the signal.

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal.

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels.

Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

[Bitstream]

When connected to equipment with a built-in Dolby 

Digital decoder.

[PCM]

When connected to equipment without a built-in 

Dolby Digital decoder.

DTS

§

Select how to output the signal.

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the 

signal.

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 

channels.

Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

[Bitstream]

When connected to equipment with a built-in DTS 

decoder.

[PCM]

When connected to equipment without a built-in 

DTS decoder.

MPEG

§

Select how to output the signal.

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal.

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 

channels.

Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

[Bitstream]

When connected to equipment with a built-in 

MPEG decoder.

[PCM]

When connected to equipment without a built-in 

MPEG decoder.

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.
[Dolby Digital] (

>

78) [LPCM] (

>

78)

The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of 

normal XP mode recordings.

The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected 

LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

Display

Language

Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.
[English]

[Deutsch]

[Français]

[Italiano]

[Español]

On-Screen Messages

Choose the approximate time until the digital channel information 

screen (

>

16) disappears automatically.

The length of time the control panel (

>

35) is displayed can also 

be changed, but “Off” does not work.
[Off] (The digital channel information is not displayed.)
[3 sec.]

[5 sec.]

[7 sec.]

[10 sec.]

Unit’s Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save in 

Standby” to “On” or “On Timer” (

>

65).

[Bright]

[Dim]

[Automatic]

The display turns dark during play and disappears 

when the unit is turned off. When “Power Save in 

Standby” is activated (

>

65), power consumption 

while in standby mode is reduced.

Pause Live TV Icon

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the on-screen 

icon while using the Pause Live TV function.
[On]

[Off]

Screen Saver

[On]

When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes 

while the screen is being displayed, the screen saver is 

displayed. To return to the previous screen, press [OK].

[Off]

FUNCTION MENU Display

[On]

When the unit is turned on, the FUNCTION MENU will be 

displayed. (

>

7)

[Off]

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Summary of Contents for Diga DMR-EX773

Page 1: ...B Project This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only not pay TV or encrypted channels About descriptions in these operating instructions Pages to be referred to are indicated as This unit does not support analogue broadcasts Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD Video according to where they are sold The region num...

Page 2: ... THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS TABLECLOTHS CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE UNIT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the sam...

Page 3: ...usic CD 32 To play music recorded on HDD 32 Useful functions during music play 32 Convenient functions 33 FUNCTION MENU Display 33 To pause the TV programme you are watching Pause Live TV 33 Linked operations with the TV VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM Q Link 34 Easy control only with VIERA remote control 35 Editing Editing titles chapters 36 Creating editing and playing Playlists Video 38 Editing stil...

Page 4: ...dling 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 Remote control operations 6 Use The distance and angles are an approximate Please check and identify the supplied accessories Product numbers correct as of November 2009 These may be...

Page 5: ...ar depending on frequency of use and the operating environment Carefully read the lens cleaner s instructions before use Do not obstruct the rear panel s internal cooling fan Setup precautions Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact Do not place on an...

Page 6: ... 54 Menu for disc playback and changing DVB multi audio or subtitle etc D Exit the menu screen E Show Timer Recording screen 24 By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the main functions Playback Recording etc quickly and easily G Return to previous screen H Skip approx 1 minute forward 26 I Skip approx 10 seconds backward 26 J Skip the specified time 26 K Start Flexible Recording 22 1 Disc indi...

Page 7: ...NU Display Video Picture Music FUNCTION MENU OK RETURN Playback Recording Delete Copy Others Drive Select Remain 30 00 SP HDD 1 2 Select a function Selectable items are displayed on the right Select an item Press OK Press OK 1 Playback Select when you wish to playback the contents The DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen or menu screen etc will be displayed Video 17 27 DivX 28 Picture 30 Music 29 32 Top Menu 1...

Page 8: ...levision s rear panel Aerial cable RF coaxial cable included This unit s rear panel To household mains socket AC 220 to 240 V 50 Hz Fully wired 21 pin Scart cable AC mains lead included Connect only after all other connections are complete Cooling fan Connecting a terminal other than the 21 pin Scart terminal 9 66 RF IN RF OUT AV1 TV AV2 EXT AC IN AUDIO VIDEO L R OUT PCM BITSTREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OU...

Page 9: ...ges may not be displayed properly or at all when connecting with a DVI HDMI switching cable Audio cannot be output Connecting to a TV with an HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface cable Regarding VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM function When connecting with a Panasonic TV VIERA or a receiver equipped with the HDAVI Control function linked operations would be possible 34 Linked operations with the T...

Page 10: ... when the Power Save in Standby setting menu appears On It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode when the unit is in standby mode Off It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode Quick Start mode On Timer Press 3 4 2 1 to set the start and stop time and then press OK Power Save in Standby is set to activate during the setting time period MANUAL SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY x1 3 INPUT SELECT...

Page 11: ...ignals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings However both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Standard symbol Logo Data that can be recorded and played Rewritable Play on other ...

Page 12: ...ly 2 Select NTSC in TV System 63 When playing back a disc or title recorded on the HDD ensure that you match the TV System setting to the disc or title PAL or NTSC 63 Play only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD Video DVD V High quality movie and music discs DVD RW DVD Video Recording format RW VR DVD RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow One time ...

Page 13: ...at support bulk only transfer CBI Control Bulk Interrupt is not supported Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported MTP Media Transport Protocol device is not supported A multi port USB card reader is not supported Format FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported UDF NTFS exFAT file system is not supported Depending on the sector size...

Page 14: ...ivX Home Theater Profile V3 0 Video Number of stream Up to 1 Codec DIV3 DIV4 DIVX DV50 16 k 16 to 720 k 576 25 fps 16 k 16 to 720 k 480 30 fps Aspect Ratio 10 11 40 33 16 11 12 11 1 1 Audio Number of stream Up to 8 Format MP3 MPEG Dolby Digital Multi channel Dolby Digital is possible MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps MP3 MPEG 32 kbps to 448 kbps Dolby Digital Sampling frequ...

Page 15: ...tation rendering it unusable Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft oil based felt pen Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements Do not use record cleaning sprays benzine thinner static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent Do not use scratch proof protectors or covers Do not drop stack or impact discs Do not place objects on them Do not use the followi...

Page 16: ...imer recording programmes are also cancelled This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels Select the channel e g 5 0 0 5 15 0 1 5 115 1 1 5 To show subtitle To select a language for DVB multi audio or DVB subtitle TIME SLIP AUDIO STTL F Rec DIRECT TV REC EXT LINK REC MODE REC 10s MANUAL SKIP 60s STOP PAUSE PLAY x1 3 INPUT SELECT 0 9 8 7 ...

Page 17: ...c to start The producer of the disc can control how discs are played So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions Read the disc s instructions carefully When a menu screen appears on the television DVD V Press 3 4 2 1 to select the item and press OK Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons If you are instructed to press the ENTER butt...

Page 18: ...nit on other DVD players it is necessary to finalise them 58 In order to play RW on other players we recommend you to create a top menu 58 If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio you can record with subtitle or selected audio To record with subtitle Before start recording press STTL to show the subtitle Subtitle cannot be switched after recording To record with the selected audio D...

Page 19: ...s available for recording RW V RW Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted R R DL R R DL Available space does not increase even after the contents are deleted DIRECT TV REC EXT LINK REC MODE REC 10s MANUAL SKIP 60s STOP PAUSE PLAY x1 3 INPUT SELECT 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CH CH PAGE SLOW SEARCH VOL AV DRIVE SELECT TV STATUS EXIT OPTION RETURN DELETE OK D I R E C...

Page 20: ... recordings 5 hours or longer mode R R DL RW Titles recorded in 16 9 aspect R R DL RW V Titles recorded in 16 9 aspect using EP mode or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode When recording the One time only recording broadcasts It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow One time only recording onto DVD R DVD RW R RW or 8 cm DVD RAM discs Use the HDD or CPRM 78 compatible DVD RAM One tim...

Page 21: ...a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment a format confirmation screen is displayed Format the disc to use it However all the recorded contents are deleted Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK To format a disc Deleting all the contents Format 57 R R DL RW V R R DL The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment To finalise the disc...

Page 22: ... select Stop Recording and press OK You can also change the drive and play while recording Press DRIVE SELECT 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR during recording 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a title and press OK There is no sound output while searching forward or backward To stop play Press To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR To stop recording After play stops 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR to...

Page 23: ...VD drive If you selected the DVD drive insert a disc 15 3 Press EXT LINK The unit turns off and EXT L lights on the unit s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated To cancel the external control Press EXT LINK to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby In order to prevent accidental operation press EXT LINK to cancel the setting after recording is finished ...

Page 24: ... l a Date Current date up to one month later minus one day Daily timer SUN SAT MON SAT MON FRI Weekly timer SUN SAT Titles recorded using the same daily or weekly timer are bundled and displayed as a group in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen 27 except when using Auto Renewal Recording Press 2 1 to select Programme Name and press OK 44 Entering text STTL Subtitles AUTO OFF When the Channel column is set...

Page 25: ...t remains turned on after recording finishes It does not turn off automatically You can turn the unit off during timer recording When you programme successive timer recordings to start immediately one after the other the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later programmes Press 3 4 to select the programme and press the Red button The timer icon F disappears from the timer recordin...

Page 26: ...displayed on the television with some discs VCD with playback control If you press the numbered buttons while stopped the above screen is displayed on the television you can cancel PBC Elapsed play time appears on the unit s display Quick View HDD RAM Press and hold 1 PLAY a1 3 Play speed is quicker than normal Press again to return to normal speed Slow motion HDD RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW DVD V R...

Page 27: ...s 2 1 to select Release and press OK When a group of titles has been selected all the titles in the group are released When a title in a group has been selected the title is released from the group Regarding the group name The name of the first title in the group is used as the group name To change the group name 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the group and press OPTION 2 Press 3 4 to select Edit and p...

Page 28: ...he adequate aspect You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV Successive play is not possible Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD drive or the DVD drive 1 While the file list is displayed Press 1 while a title is highlighted to display the tree screen 2 Press 3 4 to select a folder and press OK The file list for the folder appears To return to the previous screen...

Page 29: ...alphanumeric characters DivX Registration screen before registration Playing Music files R R DL CD USB You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD R DVD R DL CD R CD RW and USB memory You cannot play MP3 files on the USB memory while recording or copying 1 Show MP3 Menu screen 28 Showing the menu screen Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups 2 Press 3 4 to sel...

Page 30: ...o start Slideshow by pressing OPTION and press 3 4 to select Start Slideshow and then press OK To select multiple albums for starting Slideshow 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the album 2 Press A check mark appears Press again to cancel the selection 3 Repeat steps 1 2 until you select all necessary albums 4 Perform step 2 To select all albums for starting Slideshow 1 Press in step 1 2 Press 2 1 to sele...

Page 31: ...the picture to its original size press 3 4 to select Zoom out in step 2 and press OK When zooming in the picture may be cut off The enlargement information will not be stored The Zoom in Zoom out function is only available for still pictures smaller than 640 a 480 pixels While playing Press STATUS twice To exit the picture properties screen Press STATUS Useful functions during still picture play S...

Page 32: ... recording or copying CD OK RETURN SELECT Play Music Copy Music Note Useful functions during music play Stop Press The stopped position is memorized Press 1 PLAY to restart from this position If is pressed several times the position is cleared Pause Press Press again or 1 PLAY to restart play Search Press 6 or 5 The speed increases up to 5 steps Press 1 PLAY to restart play Skip During play or whi...

Page 33: ...urn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit 2 Turn on this unit and press W X CH to select the channel 3 When you want to pause the TV programme Press PAUSE LIVE TV This icon indicates that Pause Live TV is working You can turn off this icon 62 Pause Live TV Icon 4 When you want to resume Press 1 PLAY The programme is saved on the HDD in SP record...

Page 34: ...with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed This unit supports HDAVI Control 5 function HDAVI Control 5 is the newest standard current as of December 2009 for Panasonic s HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with Panasonic s conventional HDAVI equipment Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting VIERA...

Page 35: ...V function then the TV programme temporarily saved on the HDD will be deleted Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV 1 When you want to pause the TV programme Turn on the Pause Live TV function using the TV remote control This unit turns on automatically 2 When you want to resume Display the Control Panel below and press OK The TV programme resumes To stop Pause Live TV 1 Pres...

Page 36: ...n and press OK You can go back to Title View To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter Each section between the division points becomes a chapter HDD RAM You can change the order of chapters and create a Playlist Video 38 Chapter Creation in the Setup menu 61 Automatic Detects changes special mute points like the start and the end of the progra...

Page 37: ...de a title into two 1Press OK at the point you want to divide the title 2Press 3 4 to select Finish and press OK 3Press 2 1 to select Divide and press OK To confirm the division point Press 3 4 to select Preview and press OK The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point To change the division point Restart play and press 3 4 to select Divide then press OK at the point where you wan...

Page 38: ... chapter and press OK Press 3 to select other source titles Repeat steps 6 7 to add other chapters 8 Press RETURN All the selected scenes become the Playlist Video To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT You can arrange the chapters 36 to create a Playlist Video Copying 45 a Playlist Video will create a title Playlists Video are not recorded separately so this d...

Page 39: ...Create Properties Edit Chapter View PICTURE Delete Refer to Playlist Video operations Playlists Chapter View 01 ARD 12 10 SUN 0 30 001 002 HDD 0 19 36 0 10 24 VIDEO Chapter View screen Move Chapter Create Chapter Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Playlist View Add Chapter Refer to Chapter operations Playlist Video operations Delete HDD RAM Press 2 1 to select Delete and press OK Once deleted the Pla...

Page 40: ... JPEG RAM Press 2 1 to select Delete and press OK Once deleted the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored Make certain before proceeding When deleting an album files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted This does not apply to folders under the album concerned R Available space does not increase even after pictures are deleted Change Date HDD RAM You c...

Page 41: ... return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT Editing music 1Press 3 4 to select the album and press OK 2Press 3 4 to select the track and press OPTION Album and track operation After performing steps 1 3 above Delete Album Delete Track Press 2 1 to select Delete and press OK Once deleted the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored Make certain before proceedi...

Page 42: ...this doesn t use much capacity Editing still pictures in a Playlist Picture does not modify the source albums or source still pictures You cannot create or edit Playlists Picture while recording or copying Creating Playlists Picture Still picture Still picture Still picture Still picture Still picture Album 1 Album 2 Playlist Picture Still picture Still picture Still picture OK RETURN Playback Rec...

Page 43: ...d Pictures Move Pictures Delete Pictures Playlist View Still picture operations right You can go back to Playlist View Picture Playlist Picture operations Start Slideshow 30 Start Slideshow Steps 1 2 You cannot select multiple Playlists Picture or all Playlists Picture Slideshow Settings 31 Slideshow Settings Slideshow Settings are retained only for the specified Playlist Picture Music CD CD DA is...

Page 44: ... other characters To delete a character Press 3 4 2 1 to select the character in the name field and press The selected characters are deleted Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e g entering the letter R 1 Press 7 to move to the 7th row 2 Press 7 twice to highlight R 3 Press OK To enter a space Press DELETE and press OK 3 Press Set To end partway Press RETURN Text is not added To add a ...

Page 45: ...copying with a 6X Speed DVD RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD RW disc 4 In this unit copying with a 16X Speed R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed R disc When recording or playing while copying the unit may not use the maximum recording speed Depending on the condition of the disc the unit may not copy using the maximum speed Copy Video HDD...

Page 46: ...roperties The name recording date channel etc of the selected title are shown Sort All Titles screen only Press 3 4 to select the item and press OK This changes the way that titles are displayed You can select to display titles by No channel recording date day recording start time and title name You cannot select this item if a title has a check mark If you close the COPY Navigator screen the disp...

Page 47: ...rmal If you want copy to perform more quietly select Normal Silent in DVD Speed for High Speed Copy in the Setup menu 61 8 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying HDD R R DL RW V R R DL Press 2 1 to select Copy Finalise or Copy Only and press OK If Copy Finalise is selected After finalising the discs become play only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment However you can n...

Page 48: ...ss 2 to confirm Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after the content being played finishes Set a few minutes longer than the source title in order to include the operation time before play begins You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons 2 Press 3 4 to select Start Copying and press OK 3 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying The disc top menu is ...

Page 49: ...s encoded in the MPEG2 format which have been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc can be copied from the camera s HDD to this unit s HDD or DVD RAM All the recordings on the same date become a title You cannot playback SD Video in the camera s HDD with this unit You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD RAM You cannot playback or record while copying SD Video My favorite 01 02...

Page 50: ...e going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it step 7 You can register still pictures still picture folders or Playlists Picture Individual still pictures and folders Playlists Picture cannot be registered on the same list To register individual still pictures 1 Press 3 4 to select Create List and press 1 2 Press 3 4 to select New item and press OK 3 HDD HDD R JPEG RAM Press th...

Page 51: ...ures 1 HDD HDD R JPEG RAM Press the Green button to select PICTURE Press the Blue button to select Playlists 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select Folder and press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select the folder or Playlist Picture and press OK You can also select folders with the numbered buttons Individual still pictures of different folders Playlists Picture cannot be registered on the same list It is convenient to cr...

Page 52: ...albums on HDD 300 The maximum number of tracks on HDD 3000 Depends on the remaining capacity If titles or pictures are recorded then the number of albums that can be recorded will be reduced Folders with music files groups copied to the HDD will be treated as albums 1 While stopped R R DL CD Insert the CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL 15 USB Insert the USB memory 15 The menu is automatically displayed 28...

Page 53: ...ered on the copy list may not be the same at the copy destination If MP3 files are already contained inside the copy destination folder the new MP3 files are recorded following the existing MP3 files If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files folders to be copied exceeds the maximum 14 copying will stop partway through To edit the copying list Select the item in step 3 5...

Page 54: ...numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple subtitles Angle DVD V Change the number to select an angle Audio channel HDD RAM RW VR VCD and DivX 26 Changing audio during play Source Select DivX Automatic The constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output Interlace Select when the disc contents were recorded using interlace Progressive Select when the dis...

Page 55: ...re than one subtitle track can be selected DVB Subtitles cannot be selected during playback or recording Depending on the broadcast the items that can be selected will differ English Italian Spanish Basque Corsican German French Catalan Galician Original Original is displayed when the original language is available in a broadcast Position 1 5 The higher the setting the lower the on screen menu mov...

Page 56: ... 2 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write protected To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT Common procedures OK RETURN Playback Recording Delete Copy Others Drive Select FUNCTION MENU Remain 30 00 SP HDD Playlists Flexible Rec HDD Management Setup DVD Management DVD RAM Titles 11 Used Remain 0 22 5 38 EP Off D...

Page 57: ...us screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT HDD RAM RW V RW RW VR R R DL New disc only Preparation Press DRIVE SELECT to select the HDD or DVD drive After performing steps 1 3 56 Common procedures 1 Press 3 4 to select Format HDD or Format Disc and press OK 2 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK 3 Press 2 1 to select Start and press OK A message appears when formatting is finished Formatt...

Page 58: ...on of the recording Visit Panasonic s homepage for more information about DVDs http www panasonic europe com RW RW discs contain no Top Menu data Top Menu is a convenient function We recommend you create the menu before playing a RW disc on other equipment You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit Make selections from Top Menu and Auto Play Select left before creating top menu Preparati...

Page 59: ...A Link HDAVI Control 3 or later compatible TV with an HDMI cable When the confirmation screen appears You can also use the following method to restart Auto Setup When the unit is on and stopped Press and hold X CH and CH W on the main unit until the Country setting screen appears All the settings except for the ratings level ratings PIN clock settings and remote control code etc return to the fact...

Page 60: ...gnal strength 100 If the signal is too strong the display will change from grey to red Reduce the signal amplification at your aerial When the signal is weak adjust the aerial reception with DVB Manual Tuning in the Setup menu 59 check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly broadcasting Signal Condition DVB Preferred Language You can select up to 2 different subtitles and audio tr...

Page 61: ... recorded in the original aspect ratio In the following cases even when set to Automatic or 16 9 recordings will be made or copied in 4 3 R R DL RW V When the recording mode is set to EP or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode When recording or copying to a R R DL and RW High speed copy does not work for the titles recorded in 16 9 even if they were recorded with Rec for High Speed Copy set to On ...

Page 62: ...n DTS decoder PCM When connected to equipment without a built in DTS decoder MPEG Select how to output the signal Select Bitstream if the connected equipment decodes the signal Select PCM if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels Not making the proper settings may result in noise Bitstream When connected to equipment with a built in MPEG decoder PCM When connected to equipment w...

Page 63: ...ver if you are concerned about output picture quality it may be improved by changing the setting To enjoy High Quality Video up converted to 1080p you need to connect the unit directly to 1080p compatible HDTV If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment it must also be 1080p compatible 576i 480i 576p 480p 720p 1080i 1080p When setting video output to 1080p we recommend using High ...

Page 64: ...ping Condition in the Setup menu returns the main unit code to DVD 1 Change the remote control code to 1 step 2 Setup Tuning Remote Control Press and OK together for more than 5 seconds on the remote control Disc Picture Note Clock This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day However if the time is not set corre...

Page 65: ... Video on Demand VOD content 29 Power Save in Standby Power Save On Timer To 6 00 From 0 00 Saves standby power consumption by disabling Quick Start function and AV2 loop through in standby Unit s Display is set to Automatic Press OK to manually set the period of Power Save 0 9 Number OK RETURN SELECT CHANGE System Update In order to update this unit s software and to support system changes made b...

Page 66: ...t to terminals of the same colour Child Lock Television operation e g 01 0 1 10 1 0 6 5 4 3 2 1 CH CH PAGE VOL AV DRIVE SELECT Í TV Í CH VOL AV Í Turn TV on off Input select Volume Channel Select Note AIWA 35 MITSUBISHI 05 19 20 47 BEJING 33 NEC 36 BENQ 58 59 NOKIA 25 26 27 60 61 BRANDT 10 15 OLEVIA 45 CENTREX 66 ORION 05 CURTIS 05 PHILCO 41 48 64 DESMET 05 PHONOLA 05 ELEMIS 05 PROVIEW 52 FINLUX 6...

Page 67: ...nd sharply when connecting This unit s rear panel Insert fully with this side facing up Amplifier s rear panel Connecting a stereo amplifier Reference RF IN RF OUT AUDIO VIDEO L R OUT AUDIO IN R L Audio cable This unit s rear panel Amplifier s rear panel Connecting a television and VCR or digital satellite receiver Only when connecting digital satellite receiver with this unit AV2 Input setting in...

Page 68: ...CD DA Video CD SVCD conforming to IEC62107 DivX MP3 and still pictures JPEG 12 14 You cannot write to a CD R or CD RW with this unit Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected therefore recording is usually not possible Can DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD Video format R R DL and RW recorded on this unit be played on ...

Page 69: ...Format it using DVD Management in FUNCTION MENU Not enough space on HDD Space of 4 hours in SP mode is necessary Maximum number of titles is recorded on HDD Please delete unwanted titles R DL R DL It is not possible to copy when there is not enough free space on the HDD or when the total number of the recorded titles on the HDD and the titles to be copied are greater than 499 Delete unwanted title...

Page 70: ...isc the unit cannot play or record on 11 12 You tried to operate with a non compatible USB memory 13 F74 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased F75 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased U59 The unit is hot The unit switch...

Page 71: ... following to eject the disc 1 Press Í I on the main unit to switch the unit to standby If the unit doesn t switch to standby press and hold Í I on the main unit for about 3 seconds The unit is forcibly switched to standby 2 While the unit is off press and hold and CH W on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds Remove the disc Television reception worsens or becomes impossible after co...

Page 72: ...nnected equipment the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable Cannot switch audio 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 while DVD drive is selected When the recording mode is XP and Audio Mode for XP Recording is set to LPCM 62 When Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On The d...

Page 73: ...annot record from external equipment Timer recording does not work properly The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap Correct the programme 25 The programme is not in timer recording standby The timer icon F in the timer recording list is not on 25 Set the clock 64 Timer recording does not stop even when is pressed When using the linked timer recording with extern...

Page 74: ...on the unit s display Quick View does not work This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode The resume play function does not work Memorized positions are cancelled when press several times open the disc tray CD VCD USB turn off the unit if a recording or timer recording was executed The Video CD picture does not display properly W...

Page 75: ...n the USB memory may be damaged 13 14 The USB memory contains a folder structure and or file extensions that are not compatible with this unit 14 Turn off and then turn on the unit again USB memories connected using a USB extension cable or a USB hub may not be recognized by this unit Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit 13 If inserted during playback recording or copying etc the USB me...

Page 76: ...ns may not work if depending on the version of HDAVI Control of the connected equipment This unit supports HDAVI Control 5 functions If the connection for the equipment connected with HDMI was changed or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket HDAVI Control may not work In this case perform the following operations 1 When the HDMI cable is connected to ...

Page 77: ...1 W Dimensions WkHkD 430 mmk59 mmk286 mm Mass Approx 3 5 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 Finalising is necessary for compatible playback 2 Conforming to IEC62107 This unit is not compatible with Chaoji Video CD available on the market including CVD DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107 3 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from Panasonic digital vid...

Page 78: ...ored together In the case of this unit it refers to the place where still pictures JPEG are stored Formatting Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD RAM recordable on recording equipment You can format DVD RAM DVD RW only as DVD Video format RW and the HDD or unused R and R DL on this unit Formatting permanently deletes all contents Frames and fields Frames refer to the single image...

Page 79: ...ll bend or place heavy items on the lead Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock Do not handle the plug with wet hands This can cause electric shock Foreign matter Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit This can cause electric shock or malfunction Do not let liquids get into the unit This can cause electric shock or malfunction If th...

Page 80: ...igh Speed Copy 61 Initialize 65 JPEG 14 30 31 78 Language Code list 69 Disc menu 61 On screen 62 Soundtrack 54 61 Subtitle 54 61 Linked timer recordings with external equipment digital satellite receiver EXT LINK 23 64 LPCM 62 78 Manual Skip 26 Menu DivX 28 29 Music 29 Setup 59 Mode Recording 21 Still Mode 61 Music 14 Copy 52 Play 29 32 Music on HDD Copy 52 Edit 41 Play 32 Name Album Music 41 Albu...

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