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VQT2J57

Operating Instructions

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.

This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view satellite channels only. It does not receive 
pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have a terrestrial tuner.

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.

DVD Recorder

Model No. 

DMR-XS380

Region management information

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number 

“2”

 or 

“ALL”

.

Example:

2

ALL

3

5

2

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

until 
2010/05/17

EB

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Summary of Contents for Diga DMR-XS380

Page 1: ...reference This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view satellite channels only It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels This unit does not have a terrestrial tuner DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project DVD Recorder Model No DMR XS380 Region management information This unit plays DVD Video marked with labels containing the region number 2 or ALL Example 2 AL...

Page 2: ...nk HDAVI ControlTM 68 Operation of this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the TV VIERA by connecting with the HDMI cable to the TV VIERA Owner ID 86 Owner ID is an anti theft function Entering the PIN number and owner s personal information will help the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft Please check and identify the supplied accessories Product numbers correct as of...

Page 3: ...fying 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 TH...

Page 4: ...AVCHD format from HDD 48 Copying a finalised disc 49 Still pictures Playing still pictures 50 Start Slideshow 51 Still picture play option 51 Editing still pictures 52 Still pictures operation 53 Copying still pictures 54 Copying automatically 54 Copying using the copying list 54 Music Playing music Copying music to HDD 56 Playing music recorded on HDD 57 Operations during music play 58 Useful fun...

Page 5: ...ing timer recording and copying 94 Play 95 Edit 96 Still pictures 96 Music 96 USB 96 TV Guide 96 Broadcast 97 VIERA Link 97 Network 97 To reset this unit 97 Reference HDD and media information 98 Unit care 102 Media handling 103 Recording modes and recording contents 104 Operations that can be performed simultaneously 105 Structure of folders displayed by this unit 106 Specifications 107 Licenses ...

Page 6: ...tions Show digital text Teletext 18 Show subtitles 18 Create chapter 42 Skip the specified time 36 Transmit the remote control signal A TV operation area 88 B Channel select 16 Change pages in the TV Guide system etc 19 C Show VIERA CAST 65 D Input select 16 21 62 E Show Timer Recording screen 28 F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen 19 H Show FUNCTION MENU window 15 I Return to previo...

Page 7: ...rt recording 21 Specify a time to stop recording 21 Stop Start play Rear panel terminals 8 9 89 1 Disc indicator 2 Copying indicator 3 USB port indicator 4 SD card slot indicator 5 EXT LINK indicator 6 Timer recording indicator This indicator lights up when the timer recording standby is activated 7 Drive HDD DVD or SD indicator 8 Main display section indicator Current time playback counter variou...

Page 8: ...s DISH IN 1 and DISH IN 2 to the satellite dish when you want to record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording Connect DISH IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish when you use only one terminal In this case you cannot record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording Supply power from another device when you use 2 or more devices to receive satellite broadcast because th...

Page 9: ...DCP set HDCP on HDMI Output to Off 83 If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed 116 and output as 2 channels even if connecting with an HDMI cable Some discs cannot be down mixed Following functions will be available when this unit is connected to the network Automatically acquiring the title of the CD 56 Enjo...

Page 10: ...K 3 Repeat step 2 4 Press BACK RETURN Easy setting TIMESLIP DISPLAY STATUS DIRECTTVREC AD 10s 60s RECMODE REC TEXT STTL CHAPTER F U N C T I O N M E N U D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R GUIDE BACK RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAUSE PAUSE LIVE TV STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def 6mno 9xyz w EXTLINK MANUALSKIP REW ...

Page 11: ...on To change the Owner ID information 86 Owner ID To change PIN 86 PIN Entry On Power consumption will be reduced to a minimum level in standby mode On Timer Set period of power save and then press OK Power Save in Standby mode is activated at the set time period Off It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode Quick Start mode If you use Home Network DLNA Function 66 select Off This func...

Page 12: ...horized access Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router Home Network DLNA function setting can be set only when you selected Off for Power Save in Easy setting 11 step 8 Even if you set Home Network DLNA function to Off it is possible to set to On later 67 Network Easy Settings Display Check the following 1 LAN cable connection Fail Connection of the LAN cables 9 2 IP address setti...

Page 13: ...then press OK The scan starts This may take up to 60 minutes When the message below appears 11 To edit the Channel List 76 Other Satellite Channel List To tune other satellite services manually 77 Manual Tuning To check the signal condition 77 Signal Condition This setup is not required if you are only viewing or recording from freesat channels Tuning in Other Satellite Services Other Satellite Au...

Page 14: ...connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment For details refer to the instructions for the connected equipment To select a drive Press DRIVE SELECT to select the media drive that you operate Release disc protection RAM If the disc is protected when writing to the disc release the protection 72 Setting the protection Preparations T...

Page 15: ...tus of the media Basic operation To return to the previous screen Press To exit the screen Press Display Navigation Menu screen OK OK Select Enter BACK RETURN EXIT Page 001 002 Copy Select OPTION LIVE CAT 2 SPORTS NEWS World news DV 21 02 02 29 10 29 10 2 29 10 1 1 1 1 1 01 01 DV PLAY RETURN PICTURE MUSIC KD2A DOG LIVE CAT 04 10 04 10 29 10 Delete Page Up Page Down DEL USB OK RETURN USB device is ...

Page 16: ...N All Channels Entertainment News Sport Movies Lifestyle Music Children Special Interest Adult Favourites Radio Shopping Gaming Dating Regional Interactive Channel Genre Selection Select the current programme then press Select View then press Every time you change the channel channel information appears automatically Unit s display OK WED 13 10 2010 19 36 TV Guide Landscape WED 13th 19 00 20 00 Al...

Page 17: ...Multiple audio To show detailed information Press STATUS again To hide the information screen Press EXIT To change Category Other satellite service only Press the Blue button Selection of channel is made easy by creating Favourites of the channels 76 Other Satellite Favourites Edit To switch between the current programme and the next programme Press 2 1 To switch to another channel Press 3 4 Press...

Page 18: ...n topic areas and navigation Use 3 4 2 1 number buttons or colour buttons etc according to on screen instructions Some functions of digital text are deactivated during recording To use the Internet Player service 65 Some other satellite channels may broadcast analogue text Teletext When TXT appears in channel information 17 Press TEXT To select the page Use 3 4 number buttons or colour buttons etc...

Page 19: ... Dream Red Cap 100 Sheep Dream Heartbeat 100 Sheep Dream r a C d e s U e v a W t o H O F U Behind me Black House Crowntown Deal USO Blue Wave In the Great Ach News Show Love Party p a C d e R p a C d e R 113 114 115 116 117 120 RETURN OK Select Programme Select Channel 24 hours Prog Type Channel Genre Page Up Page Down Portrait Landscape Info CH GUIDE HD HD HD HD HD HD All Channels All Types Selec...

Page 20: ... time of the current playback position Temporary save stops in the following cases When switching to other channels or other screen When recording of the watching programme is started When 2 programmes simultaneous recording is started When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours This may vary depending on the HDD free space These functions do not work in the following cas...

Page 21: ... TEXT STTL CHAPTER F U N C T I O N M E N U D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R GUIDE BACK RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAUSE PAUSE LIVE TV STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def 6mno 9xyz w EXTLINK MANUALSKIP REW LIVE TV SELECT INPUT OK AV3 DV freesat Other Sat AV2 AV1 Input Selection RETURN Change Select CH Press Record...

Page 22: ...rammes simultaneous recording is not possible in the following conditions When only 1 dish is connected While recording from DV input or executing Flexible Recording via AV input While high speed copying Channel or input cannot be switched except the 2 recorded programmes during 2 recording Operation during recording To check the recording programme To switch the Channel To display the recording p...

Page 23: ...ink 68 You can use the function by using the TV s tuner when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV Recording mode XP SP LP EP 68 Press DIRECT TV REC and hold for about 1 second To stop recording partway Press If you switch TV channels while recording broadcasting using the TV s tuner Direct TV Recording stops During EXT Link Standby mode or recording Direct TV Recording is unavailable Dir...

Page 24: ...isodes of a series programme This screen may not appear depending on the programme If Programme Selection screen appears Depending on the signal sent from the broadcaster both High Definition picture programme and Standard Definition picture programme exist Select the programme then press OK OK WED 13 10 2010 19 36 TV Guide Landscape WED 13th 19 00 20 00 All Channels All Types Time 19 30 20 00 20 ...

Page 25: ...d displayed as a group in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen 33 If the unit cannot record the selected programme the unit will record the repeat programme if it is available However this unit will not record the repeat programme if any part of the selected programme is recorded The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no episode of the series for 13 weeks Press Only Start and Stop can be ...

Page 26: ...mmes e g news When setting timer from the 1st split programme other parts of the programme will be automatically set and indicated by the timer icon on the TV Guide This is indicated by Split in the Timer Recording screen in step 25 Recommendation Booking right You can record a programme that the broadcaster recommends If the signal is not sent correctly the recording may lack the beginning or the...

Page 27: ...witch the programme with 2 1 Switch the channel with 3 4 3 Press the Yellow button 4 Go to step on page 25 This function is not available for the programmes that do not have channel information Timer recording from channel information freesat Channels Set timer 19 00 19 30 Now Multi Audio D A Subtitles Dolby D TXT 951 13 07 ...

Page 28: ...put Name Press OK 74 Entering text 4 Press OK The timer programme is stored and the timer icon red is displayed You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme Manual timer recording DEL Channel Name Schedule Drive Mode Space OK RETURN CH Page Up Page Down Turn Timer Off Resolve overlap Total 0 32 Timer Recording Remain 30 30 DR...

Page 29: ...recording standby is deactivated Currently recording programme Part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping Press the Green button to resolve overlapping right The disc was full Copy protected programme It was not recorded The programme did not complete recording because of some reason Auto Renewal Recording is set 28 freesat programme is selected Other sate...

Page 30: ...ding begins Timer recordings do not begin while copying in normal speed mode If you turn the unit off during the timer recording the recording is continued When you programme successive timer recordings to start last 1 minute of those programmes will not be recorded To start the timer recording while executing other operation 105 To cancel recording when timer recording has already begun Notes on ...

Page 31: ... Select the item then press Some items can also be selected using the number buttons Playback starts TIMESLIP DISPLAY STATUS DIRECTTVREC AD 10s 60s RECMODE REC TEXT STTL CHAPTER F U N C T I O N M E N U D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R GUIDE BACK RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAUSE PAUSE LIVE TV STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4g...

Page 32: ...en press DivX It will go to step automatically if only DivX content is recorded on the disc STATUS F U N C T I O N M E N U D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R GUIDE BACK RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAUSE PAUSE LIVE TV STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def 6mno 9xyz w REW LIVE TV DRIVE SELECT D I R E C T N A V I G A T O...

Page 33: ... Programme type HDD only Thumbnail HDD only Screen icons Title of the current recording Protected title Title was not recorded due to recording protection t Title cannot be played When copying a title to the HDD or when data is damaged etc Grouped titles HDD only Title has not yet been played HDD only Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system on the unit Alter ...

Page 34: ...low button again to cancel 2Press OPTION 3Select the item then press OK HDD 1Select the group then press OPTION 2Select Edit then press OK 3Select Enter Title Name then press OK 4Enter the name 74 Entering text Even if the group name is changed the title names in the group will not be changed 1Select the title then press Yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the Yellow but...

Page 35: ...not heard during all levels search Skip forward 1 minute Press MANUAL SKIP 60s Skip backward 10 seconds Press MANUAL SKIP 10s Each time you press play skips forward or backward DivX This function is not effective Press and hold 1 PLAY a1 3 Play speed is quicker than normal Press again to return to normal speed RW VR DivX This function is not effective RW V This function is not effective even if it...

Page 36: ...he specified time Press and hold 3 4 to change the time by 10 minute DVD V DivX and AVCHD This function is not effective Press STATUS twice Title number and elapsed time during play and recording mode 1Press OPTION 2Select Multi Audio then press OK 3Select the desired audio HDD Press STTL DVD V DivX and AVCHD Display with Subtitles in the Disc menu 70 HDD Press AD To switch off Press AD You can al...

Page 37: ...ation code to cancel the registration in www divx com Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of times When you play this content the number of times already played and initially playable number of times is displayed The remaining number of plays decreases each time a programme is played However when playing fr...

Page 38: ...Y x1 3 PAUSE PAUSE LIVE TV STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def 6mno 9xyz w EXTLINK MANUALSKIP REW LIVE TV DRIVE SELECT D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R Time Remaining 30h30m DR HDD Page 003 003 Copy Select Grouped Titles VIDEO OPTION Birds World news Football Dogs and Cats 1 1 1 1 04 10 04 10 29 10 29 1...

Page 39: ...ct Next then press OK to delete other sections Up to 20 sections can be set go to step 2 4Select Delete then press OK Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted 5Press BACK RETURN You can find the desired point by using search or Time slip function etc You cannot set points if they are too close to each other You cannot set an end point before a start point Editing titles De...

Page 40: ...t the point to use as a thumbnail To change the thumbnail Restart play and select Change then press OK at the point to change 4Select Finish then press OK R R DL RW V R R DL RW It is possible to change the image displayed on the Top Menu after finalising or Creating Top Menu You can find the desired point by using search or Time slip function etc HDD Programme type information in the title can be ...

Page 41: ...ding 28 should be performed DR File Conversion Now Conversion begins immediately after step 7 Recording and playback are impossible during conversion Timer recording will not be performed during conversion During standby Conversion will be performed after the unit is turned off in a time slot for which no timer recording is set Convert Delete The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity...

Page 42: ...ter Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Mark Chapter has been created To edit and playback chapters Edit Chapter Mark Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title 1 Press the Green button 2 Press OK at the point you want to divide Repeat this step 3 Press BACK RETURN to go to Chapter View screen 4 To start play Select the chapter then press OK To delete the chap...

Page 43: ...bc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def 6mno 9xyz w REW LIVE TV DVD RAM DVD RAM is inserted View Pictures JPEG OK RETURN Play Video Copy e g OK Copy HDD DVD 1 2 3 Source Destination Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List Start Copying VIDEO High Speed Select the copy direction RETURN 0 Information of the copy destination DVD RAM Copy restricted titles can be copied on to disc HDD DVD Set the reco...

Page 44: ...een Grouped Titles Sort Information Copying list icons and functions Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode to the inserted disc Title contains still picture s Still picture s cannot be copied NTSC PAL Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected Title with Guidance information o...

Page 45: ...estination then press OK Add Delete Move Delete All Setting the copying options Select the item in step 1 43 1 Select Other Settings then press 1 2 Select the copying option then press OK Subtitles 1 Select Subtitles then press OK 2 Select Automatic or Off then press OK Finalise HDD R R DL RW V R R DL only Create Top Menu HDD RW only 1 Select Finalise or Create Top Menu then press OK 2 Select On o...

Page 46: ...EP mode or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode Copyable media and copy speed Original title s recording mode Destination Copy speed Media Picture quality DR RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW Original Picture Quality High Definition Standard Definition Normal speed 1 HG HX HE HL or HM RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW Original Picture Quality High Definition Standard Definition Normal speed XP SP LP EP or FR RAM ...

Page 47: ...d copy during copy R R DL RW V R R DL RW Copying will be up to the point cancelled If copy is cancelled during the step while temporarily copying to the HDD then nothing will be copied Even if the title was not copied to the disc the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less About maintaining the chapter mark The position of the chapter might shift slightly It will not maintain the exce...

Page 48: ...ed in FR mode You can copy HD Video AVCHD format recorded on HDD by a Panasonic video camera etc to a disc HDD R R DL High Definition 1 Insert a new disc 2 Select Copy Video AVCHD to Disc then press OK If the menu screen is not displayed 15 3 Go to step on page 43 Copying titles HDD RAM RW R R DL RW V R R DL Standard Definition Go to step on page 43 Copying titles Select XP SP LP EP or FR mode in ...

Page 49: ... want to start copying then press OK After the last title on the disc has finished playing the Top Menu is recorded until the set time is reached To stop copying Press You can also press and hold BACK RETURN for 3 seconds If stopped partway copying will be up to that point Operations and on screen displays during copy are also recorded Almost all DVD Video on sale have been treated to prevent ille...

Page 50: ...tures by Date or album of Album View then press e g HDD Pictures by Date screen F U N C T I O N M E N U SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted Play Video AVCHD View Pictures JPEG Copy Video AVCHD Copy Pictures JPEG Copy Video MPEG2 e g SD OK OK OK 004 005 001 002 003 006 DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE Page 01 01 Press OK to display pictures RETURN OK OPTION Slideshow VIDEO MUSIC Select Pictures by Date 1...

Page 51: ...OK While displaying DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE You can set the following items for slideshow After completing the following settings select Set then press OK Display Interval Transition Effect You can set to Fade Motion or Random Repeat Play Background Music Music Selection You can select Background Music from HDD sample music My favourites or Playlists or USB memory Information is shown While displ...

Page 52: ...IGATOR PICTURE appearance Editing a still picture 1Select the item then press OK 2Select the still pictures to edit then press OPTION Multiple editing Select the item then press the Yellow button Repeat this step A check mark appears Press the Yellow button again to cancel e g HDD 004 005 001 002 003 006 DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE Page 01 01 Press OK to display pictures RETURN OK OPTION Slideshow VI...

Page 53: ... Copy or Copy Album then press OK 2Select Start then press OK HDD RAM Pictures by Date only 1Select Change Date then press OK 2Select the item and change the date 3Press OK A new folder will be created The original folder is not deleted Delete it if unrequired If there is a same date folder pictures move into the folder Album View only Select Enter Album Name in Edit Album then press OK 74 Enterin...

Page 54: ...topped Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Copy VIDEO PICTURE in Copy then press OK 3 Set the copy direction 1 Select Copy Direction then press 1 2 Set Source 3 Set Destination 4 Press 2 to confirm 4 Set the copy mode 1 Select Copy Mode then press 1 2 Set Format to PICTURE 3 Press 2 to confirm 5 Register still pictures to copy Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to the same lis...

Page 55: ...If the number of files folders to be copied exceeds the maximum 109 copying will stop partway through Editing the copying list Select the item after step 5 7 54 1 Press OPTION 2 Select the operation then press OK Delete All Select Yes then press OK Add 1 Select the item then press the Yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the Yellow button again to cancel 2 Press OK Delete...

Page 56: ...Album In these cases enter the music CD title information manually after recording to the HDD has completed R R DL CD USB Music CD All tracks in the CD will be recorded R R DL CD USB MP3 All tracks in the folder will be recorded Cannot record track by track It will be recorded as 1 album to the HDD in 1 recording While stopped Music CD Insert a disc The unit starts accessing the Gracenote Database...

Page 57: ...aylists is selected Select the playlist then press OK 4 Select the track then press OK You cannot play music tracks on HDD while copying Switching the VIDEO or PICTURE screens While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu screen is displayed 1 Press the Red button 2 Select VIDEO or PICTURE then press OK To find a folder MP3 only Playing music recorded on HDD DIRECT NAVIGATOR CD MP3 Select Folder 0 09 RETU...

Page 58: ...PTION 2 Select Select Picture Album then press OK 3 Select the album then press OK e g To end the slideshow Press BACK RETURN To play music continuously even if the Power off link works 68 Operations during music play Stop Press Pause Press Press again or 1 PLAY a1 3 to restart play Search Press 6 or 5 Press 1 PLAY a1 3 to restart play Skip During play or while paused press or 9 Skip to the track ...

Page 59: ...g text Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD While displaying the Playlists screen 1Select Remove All Tracks then press OK 2Select Remove then press OK While displaying the Music Menu screen 1Select Clear My Favourites or Clear Frequently Played then press OK 2Select Clear then press OK While displaying the My Favourites Track List of Playlists or Frequently Played screen 1Select Remove t...

Page 60: ...tart then press OK It may take time for the copying to start To stop copying Press and hold BACK RETURN for 3 seconds Copy cannot be executed while recording or playback An AVCHD title with more than 100 scenes will be divided into titles every 99th scene and copied USB connection cable specified cable such as accessories of the USB equipment Copying HD Video AVCHD format 1 From video equipment Co...

Page 61: ...eo on an SD card or in the HDD of the Panasonic s video camera etc with this unit You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD RAM You cannot playback or record while copying SD Video Copying SD Video MPEG2 format 1 From video equipment Connect the video camera Select the appropriate mode that makes the video camera ready for data transfer on the video camera From an SD card Insert an SD card Displ...

Page 62: ...ut 63 Copy will stop when timer recording starts Chasing playback simultaneous rec and play switching of input cannot be performed R RW V R RW Chapter will be created automatically Recording disc HDD Recording mode XP SP LP EP 1While stopped Press INPUT SELECT to select the input channel e g If you have connected to AV3 input terminals select AV3 2Press REC MODE to select the recording mode 3Start...

Page 63: ...ou have connected to AV2 input terminals select AV2 2While stopped Press FUNCTION MENU 3Select Others then press OK 4Select Flexible Recording via AV input then press OK 5Select Hour and Min and set the recording time 6Start play on the other equipment 7Select Start then press OK To stop recording partway Press To show the remaining time Press STATUS DV Automatic Recording If the DV automatic reco...

Page 64: ...s on the unit s display To cancel the External link 1 Turn on this unit 2 Press EXT LINK to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby EXT L disappears It will be recorded in standard definition quality even if the programme is in high definition During Ext Link Standby mode or recording you cannot select external input other than AV2 This function does not work when TV System is s...

Page 65: ...t 6 Mbps is recommended Be sure to update the software firmware when a software firmware update notice is displayed on the screen If the software firmware is not updated you will not be able to use the VIERA CAST function The VIERA CAST Home screen is subject to change without notice The services are operated by their respective service providers and service may be discontinued either temporarily ...

Page 66: ...le to use the Control Panel even if you use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband router as the unit You cannot playback the titles on other DLNA compatible equipment from this unit Files not on the HDD cannot be played back Editing is not possible Only deletion can be performed from P...

Page 67: ...name of this unit for displaying on the connected equipment After performing step 8 left 1 Select Setting device name then press OK 2 Select Select from a preset list or Create name then press OK 3 Select from a preset list Select the preset name then press OK 4 Create name Enter the name 74 Entering text Automatic All connected devices on the same network can access this unit 4 Panasonic DLNA com...

Page 68: ...u etc is performed When you set the TV to standby mode the unit is also automatically set to standby mode Power off link function does not work when recording copying finalising etc The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit ON and to play music continuously When the unit is connected to an amplifier receiver supporting VIERA Link 1While playing music Press OPTION 2Sel...

Page 69: ...ional HDAVI equipment Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting VIERA Link function VIERA Link HDAVI Control based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDM...

Page 70: ...ase of multiple audio Subtitle Language Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages Angle Change the number to select an angle Audio Channel Change audio LR L R during playback Disc Play Picture Sound Other Soundtrack Subtitles 1ENG Angle Off 1 Digital 2 0 ch Menu Item Setting Signal type k kHz Sampling frequency b bit Number of bits ch channel Number of channels ENG FRA DEU ITA...

Page 71: ...utomatically detects the film and video content and appropriately converts it Video Select when using Auto and the content is distorted Film Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected However if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right then select Auto Sound menu Change the sound effect Sound Effects Re master 1 Re mast...

Page 72: ...w disc only SD Formatting deletes all contents including computer data and they cannot be restored Check carefully before proceeding The contents are deleted when you format a disc or card even if you have set protection After performing steps 1 3 left 1Select Format Disc or Format Card then press OK 2Select Yes then press OK 3Select Start then press OK 4Press OK To stop formatting RAM Press BACK ...

Page 73: ...er the disc unusable When finalising a high speed recording compatible disc it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen approximately four times longer You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer s equipment R R DL RW V R R DL If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit the background selected as Top Menu may not be displayed Discs final...

Page 74: ... finalising is previewed The maximum number of characters depends on the media If a name is long parts of it may not be shown in some screens 1 Press 7 to move to the 7th row 2 Press 7 twice to highlight R 3 Press OK _ Enter Title Name 1 2 3 4 5 A B C a D E F d G H I N O g J K L j M m 6 7 8 9 0 b c e f h i k l n _ o SPACE Set Delete P Q R S p T U V t W X Y Z w q r s u v x y z Top Menu Preview DVD ...

Page 75: ...ress OK to confirm e g PIN Entry Make a note of PIN in case you forget it freesat Favourites Edit You can create Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier To add channels to the Favourites list 1 Select the channel in the freesat Channels column then press OK Repeat this step Yellow Add all channels 2 Press BACK RETURN 3 Press OK to save the Favourites To delete channels 1 Sel...

Page 76: ... 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a character then press OK Repeat this step Red Delete a character Blue Delete all characters 3 Press BACK RETURN Other Satellite Channel List You can edit the Channel List To skip unwanted channels 1 Select the channel 2 Press OK The check mark is removed Yellow Clear the all skip setting To change the channel number assignment 1 Select the channel then press the Green b...

Page 77: ... onward Signal Condition freesat Signal Condition Other Satellite Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of signals Press W X CH to select the channel Signal Quality Red bar The signal quality is bad Orange bar The signal quality is poor Green bar The signal quality is good Signal Strength 0 Signal strength is 0 10 Signal strength is 100 When the signal is too strong red bar reduc...

Page 78: ... Choose the audio language If Original is selected the original language of each disc will be selected Enter a code with the number buttons when you select Other 86 Language code list Subtitles Choose the language for subtitle If Automatic is selected and the language selected for Soundtrack is not available subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc Enter a cod...

Page 79: ...ormat for DVD You can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode if you set to Video format when recording a programme This setting is valid for the following cases Recording from external equipment including DV equipment Copying from a finalised DVD Video disc If high speed copy is not necessary we recommend setting to VR format as the following restrictions are applied to recorded titles in case of V...

Page 80: ...pports the virtual surround function There is no effect on Bitstream via HDMI AV OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT The audio will be output in Stereo in the following cases AVCHD playback Bilingual Audio Selection Only when recording from DV input Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when Copying to a DVD R DVD RW DVD Video format R and RW Recording Format for DVD is set to Video form...

Page 81: ...ng or copying with XP mode The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings The audio becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP Audio Type for DV Input You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit s DV input terminal 62 If Mix is selected both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 are recorded When recording...

Page 82: ...the masked off area on the screen becomes grey Teletext Select the Teletext display mode Depending on the connected equipment some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected or you may not be able to change the settings TV Aspect Set to match the type of TV connected Aspect for 4 3 Video To play a 4 3 title set how to show pictures on a 16 9 widescreen TV TV System Set in ac...

Page 83: ...r not compatible with HDMI with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal HDCP on HDMI Output If you connect a DVI device that is not compatible with HDCP set to Off In this case some programmes or DVD Video cannot be seen Contents Type Flag Depending on the playback content the TV will output adjusting to the optimal method when a TV that supports Contents Type Flag is connected VIERA Link Set to use HDAVI Co...

Page 84: ...led when the DLNA function is enabled in Home Network DLNA Settings left Automatic Standby Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically After the unit has finished operating the unit will be turned to standby mode once the set time has passed When REWIND LIVE TV is set to On 79 Off cannot be selected Automatic Standby after OTR If On is selected this unit is turned to standby mode w...

Page 85: ...tom when the remote control code of this unit is set to DVD 4 DVD 5 or DVD 6 Clock If the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts But if the time is not set correctly set it to Off and perform Manual Setting Manual Setting 1 Select Off of Automatic then press OK 2 Select the item you...

Page 86: ...mese 6583 Aymara 6589 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079 Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565...

Page 87: ...fers depending on the network or broadcast environment If the timer recording is scheduled within the following time at the start of the download the download will not be executed From broadcast Within 5 hours From Internet Within 1 hour You can also download the latest software firmware from the following website and burn it to a CD R to update the software firmware http panasonic jp support glob...

Page 88: ...D function Press and hold OK and BACK RETURN simultaneously until X HOLD disappears Switching the aspect ratio of the screen Normal Normal output Side cut The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16 9 image disappear and the image is enlarged Zoom The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4 3 image disappear and the image is enlarged TV operation CH PAGE CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL ...

Page 89: ...ion with a built in VCR Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals Other TV connections AV2 EXT AV This unit s rear panel Set Top Box or VCR Satellite receiver CATV etc 21 pin Scart cable TV VCR This unit DO NOT AUDIO OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO IN VIDEO L R This unit s rear panel Audio Video cable TV s rear panel Amplifier connections HDMI A...

Page 90: ... carrying out its recovery process This process restores the unit to normal operation The unit is not broken Wait until the message disappears PROG FULL There are already 32 timer programmes Delete unnecessary timer programmes 29 REMOVE The USB device is drawing too much power Remove the USB device START Update of the software firmware is started You cannot operate the unit until the update is com...

Page 91: ... a disc is inserted Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while recording playback or copy This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation Once the display clears you can use the unit again If it remains displayed consult the dealer where the unit was purchased U99 The unit fails to operate properly Press Í I on the main unit to s...

Page 92: ... Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby EXT L on the unit s display blinks when Í is pressed Press EXT LINK to cancel the recording standby The display is dim Change Unit s Display 82 0 00 is flashing on the unit s display Set the clock 85 The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up If you record or edit about 200 times or more the rema...

Page 93: ...ear on the TV The picture is distorted during play or video will not play correctly Check the connection and the TV s input settings The unit s TV System setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing While stopped keep pressing and OPEN CLOSE on the main unit for 5 or more seconds The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa 82 Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devic...

Page 94: ...ty on the HDD Delete unnecessary titles on the HDD 38 39 79 You cannot record and copy on finalised discs R R DL RW V R R DL RW Recording or editing may not be possible on these discs after ejecting and loading the disc or turning the unit on off for approximately 30 times after being recorded to Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be able to be recorded to This unit cannot re...

Page 95: ...lays the title in the same way as a normal programme However video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers DVD Video is not played You have set a ratings level 78 Ensure the disc is for the correct DVD Video region number and is not defective 100 You have forgotten your ratings PIN You want to cancel the ratings level The ratings level returns to the factory preset Whil...

Page 96: ...CDs that do not conform to CD DA specifications copy control CDs etc cannot be guaranteed The contents of the USB memory cannot be read Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then insert again If this does not solve the problem turn off and turn on the unit again If it cannot be operated after that set VIERA Link to Off and turn the unit off again and turn it back on 83 USB memories connected...

Page 97: ... uk VIERA Link doesn t work Some functions may not work 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 change TV VIERA setting for HDAVI ...

Page 98: ...CD DVD RAM RAM Video Not including AVCHD JPEG DVD R R Video Including AVCHD DVD R DL R DL DVD RW RW V Video Not including AVCHD R R R DL R DL RW RW 8X Speed RW disc is not supported Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content data and does not gua...

Page 99: ...control CDs etc cannot be guaranteed Play only discs Disc type Standard symbol Uses DVD Video DVD V Movie and music DVD RW DVD Video Recording format RW VR DVD RW video recorded on another DVD recorder By formatting 72 the disc you can record onto it in DVD Video format It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for recording 73 DVD R 1 DVD R DL 1 R R DL DivX MP3 JPEG DVD RAM D...

Page 100: ...h SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT format If the SD card is formatted on other equipment the time necessary for recording may be longer Also if the SD card is formatted on a PC you may not be able to use it on this unit In these cases format the card on this unit 72 117 Keep the Memo...

Page 101: ...2 file systems are supported This unit s USB port does not support bus powered USB device Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit This unit supports connecting a USB memory digital camera and video camera produced by Panasonic etc It is not warranted that all USB devices will meet this unit USB memories support DivX files less than...

Page 102: ...ability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage As a basic rule save important content to a disc as backup The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration shock or dust Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible Especially during operation ...

Page 103: ...n writing on the label side of the disc Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water garbage or other strange things Do not drop stack or impact discs Do not place objects on them Do not use the following discs Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels rental discs etc Discs that are badly warped or cracked Do not place in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dus...

Page 104: ...ferent from the actual remaining time Other recording modes This unit records using a VBR Variable bit rate data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording If the remaining amount of time is insufficient delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start...

Page 105: ...ding from DV input While copying in normal speed mode While copying in high speed mode With finalising or creating Top Menu RW While copying in high speed mode Without finalising or creating Top Menu RW Starting of the timer recording while executing other operation Executing operation Starting of the timer recording Executing operation Starting of the timer recording Recording the title 1 Executi...

Page 106: ...it the data SD Numbers XXX Letters 001 001track mp3 002track mp3 003track mp3 001track mp3 002track mp3 003track mp3 001track mp3 002track mp3 003track mp3 004track mp3 Root Order of play file track 001 Folder 002 Folder 003 Folder MP3 P0000010 jpg P0000011 jpg P0000012 jpg P0000003 jpg P0000004 jpg P0000005 jpg P0000001 jpg P0000002 jpg P0000006 jpg P0000007 jpg P0000008 jpg P0000009 jpg Root Ord...

Page 107: ... 21 pin 0 7 Vp p PAL 75 Component video output PAL 576i 576p 720p 1080i NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i Not provided Audio Recording system Dolby Digital XP SP LP EP mode 2ch Linear PCM XP mode Dolby Digital DR HG HX HE HL HM mode Max 5 1ch Dolby Digital Plus DR mode Max 5 1ch MPEG DR mode 2ch HE AAC DR mode Max 5 1ch Audio in AV1 AV2 21 pin AV3 pin jack Input level Standard 0 5 Vrms Full scale 2 0 Vrms...

Page 108: ... case of SD Memory Card FAT32 1 In case of SDHC Memory Card exFAT In case of SDXC Memory Card Data that can be played JPEG SD Standard Definition Video 2 HD High Definition Video USB device USB standard USB 2 0 High Speed Format FAT16 FAT32 Data that can be played MP3 JPEG DivX SD Standard Definition Video 1 HD High Definition Video 2 Optical pick up System with 1 lens 2 integration units 662 nm w...

Page 109: ...ximum number of files recognizable except for HDD 3000 files About JPEG MP3 DivX MPEG2 AVCHD files Extension Files must have the extension DIVX divx AVI or avi Picture resolution Up to 1920k1080 pixels Reference DivX certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p including premium content Video Number of stream Up to 1 Codec DIV3 DIV4 DIVX DV50 DIV6 FPS Frame Per Second Up to 60 fps Audio Number of s...

Page 110: ...GB R DL R DL 8 5 GB 250 GB Single sided 4 7 GB Double sided 9 4 GB DR 1 High Definition HD quality estimated bit rate is 14 Mbps 36 hours 30 min DR 1 Standard Definition SD quality estimated bit rate is 5 Mbps 102 hours HG 39 hours HX 58 hours HE 87 hours HL 117 hours HM 169 hours XP 53 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min SP 106 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min LP 212 hours 4 hou...

Page 111: ...Maximum number of titles that can be recorded HDD 999 titles When continuously recording for long durations titles are automatically divided every 8 hours RAM R R DL RW V 99 titles on one disc R R DL RW 49 titles on one disc ...

Page 112: ...loped independently by or for Panasonic Corporation 2 the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation 3 the software licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2 GPL v2 4 the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License Version 2 1 LGPL v2 1 and or 5 open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL v2 and or LGPL v2 1 For the ...

Page 113: ... use Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non commercial use only You agree not to assign copy transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN You agree that your non exclusive license to us...

Page 114: ... unit from the power supply and contact your dealer Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit Service Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself If sound is interrupted indicators fail to light smoke appears or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs disconnect the AC mains lead and contact ...

Page 115: ...te handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and elec...

Page 116: ...reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support Deep Colour The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories Apart from stereo 2 channel audio these signals can also be multi channel audio Dolby Digital Plus Multi channel audio and higher audio quality is made possible using D...

Page 117: ...s it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable This unit supports high definition video output 720p 750p 1080i 1125i 1080p 1125p from HDMI AV OUT terminals To enjoy high definition video a High Definition compatible TV is required JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group This is a system used for compressing decoding colour still pictures If you select JPEG as the stora...

Page 118: ...e cable that is connected to the aerial etc Thumbnail This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list x v ColourTM x v ColourTM is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format an international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures and that follow the rules for signal transmission You can enjoy vivid colours of...

Page 119: ...ns 33 34 Screen icons 33 Disc management Auto Play Select 73 Create top menu 73 Delete all titles 72 Finalise 73 Format 72 Protection 72 Providing a name 72 Top menu 73 DivX 109 Play 37 DLNA 66 84 DVD Video Playback 31 Region code 100 E Editing Music 59 Editing Still picture 52 Editing Video 39 Change programme type 40 Change thumbnail 40 Chapter 42 Delete 39 Divide Title 40 DR File Conversion 41 ...

Page 120: ...8 Turning on 14 Other Satellite Service Auto Setup 13 77 P PAUSE LIVE TV 20 PIN 75 Playback Music 56 Recorded on HDD 57 Playback Still picture 50 Slideshow 51 58 Playback Video Changing audio 36 DivX 37 DVD Video 31 DVD Video Ratings 78 Menu 78 Playlist created on other equipment 32 Recorded video contents 32 Soundtrack 70 78 Status message 36 Subtitles 36 70 78 Playback menu Common procedures 70 ...

Page 121: ...k 84 Others 84 Picture 80 Sound 80 Tuning 75 Software Firmware Update 87 Specifications 107 Still pictures Copying 54 Deleting 53 Editing 52 Playback 50 Slideshow 51 58 Supplied accessories 2 Batteries 2 Remote control 6 85 88 T Timer recording 24 Auto Renewal Recording 28 Confirm and edit 29 Manually programming timer recording 28 Recommended programme recording 26 Tuning Channel List 75 76 Child...

Page 122: ...Reference VQT2J57 122 ...

Page 123: ... CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use If such interference is apparent please increase sepa...

Page 124: ... on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www pas europe com 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 Freesat For ...

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