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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.

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

This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-S/S2 services.

The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2.

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. 

DMR-XS350

Region management information

DVD-Video

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

2

” or “

ALL

”.

Example:

2

ALL

3

5

2

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Summary of Contents for DMR-XS350

Page 1: ...s are trademarks of the DVB Project This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface It can receive encrypted and free to air DVB S S2 services The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB S S2 Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No DMR XS350 Region management information DVD Video This unit plays DVD Video marked with labels containing the region number 2 or ALL Example 2 ALL 3 5...

Page 2: ...ED 27 05 2009 14 54 All DVB Channels All Types OPTION Page Down Page Up 24 hours 24 hours Prog Type Category Time 23 00 23 30 0 00 0 30 1 00 1 ZDF 2 3 sat 3 KiKa 3 KiKa 5 ZDFdokuk 7 DKULTUR 6 ZDFtheat 4 ZDFinfok Factory Tour Unser Auto Ökosystem Savanne PLATINUM MARS Hier ist die Familie Planète insolite Kontakt mit der Polizei 24 Stunden Sonderberichte GUIDE CH Hunter Episode 5 Frankfurt Valley N...

Page 3: ...e 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 Use The distance and angles are an approximate Please check and identify the supplied accessories Product numbers correct as of ...

Page 4: ... 2 programmes simultaneous recording 30 Types of recording data for copyright protected titles 30 Important notes for recording 31 Playing while you are recording 32 Operation during Recording 32 Advanced timer recording 33 Manually programming timer recording 33 To release the unit from timer recording standby 34 Auto Renewal Recording 34 To cancel recording when timer recording has already begun...

Page 5: ... or listening 77 Using on screen menus 77 Status messages 79 Switch the aspect ratio of the screen 79 Disc and card management 80 Common procedures 80 Setting the protection 80 Providing a name for a disc 80 Deleting all titles Delete all titles 81 Enabling the unit s recording function Format 81 Selecting the background style Top Menu 82 Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first Auto Play Sele...

Page 6: ...ethod and disc on page 28 HDD HDD HDD R R R R DL R DL R DL RW RW RW DVD RAM DVD RAM DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RW DVD RW Internal REC HDD HDD Landscape WED 27 05 2009 WED 27 05 2009 14 54 All DVB Channels All Types OPTION Page Down Page Up 24 hours 24 hours Prog Type Category Time 23 00 23 30 0 00 0 30 1 00 1 ZDF 2 3 sat 3 KiKa 3 KiKa 5 ZDFdokuk 7 DKULTUR 6 ZDF...

Page 7: ...k of the copied title 3 You cannot operate the Teletext during the playback of the copied title 27 Recording high definition programmes and copying HDD HDD HDD Record as high definition HD quality All subtitles multiple audio and Teletext are recorded Programmes in high definition HD quality Copy as standard definition SD quality Copy in Normal Speed mode Only one subtitle can be copied 2 Only one...

Page 8: ...and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Hard disk drive HDD Standard symbol HDD Data that can be recorded and played Video Still picture Music Quality in which video is recorded High definition HD quality Standard definition SD quality Recording mode in which video is recorded DR HG HX HE HL XP SP LP EP FR Rewritable Timer recording Recording of copyright protected titles 30 ...

Page 9: ... in which video is recorded Standard definition SD quality Recording mode in which video is recorded XP SP LP EP FR Rewritable Timer recording Recording of copyright protected titles 30 CRPM 114 compatible discs only Play on other players RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD RAM compatible DVD players Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment R DL can be played back ...

Page 10: ...Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD Video DVD V Movie and music discs DVD RW DVD Video Recording format RW VR DVD RW video recorded on another DVD recorder By formatting 81 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 DVD R DVD R DL DivX MP3 JPEG DVD R and DVD R DL with video recorded in DivX DVD R and DVD R DL...

Page 11: ... used USB memories that 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 Dependi...

Page 12: ...tem 22 36 B Show VIERA CAST 74 C Input select TV AV1 AV2 AV3 or DV 20 22 55 56 D Show Timer Recording screen 33 E Exit the menu screen F Show the TV Guide screen 20 36 G Show FUNCTION MENU window 13 By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions playback recording etc quickly and easily H Return to previous screen I Create chapter 47 J Skip approx 1 minute forward 38 K Direct ...

Page 13: ...n there is no media inserted Those items are disabled for selection in such cases The unit s display PLAY EXT L COPY SD USB HDDSDVD Easy access to various functions FUNCTION MENU display SD TV Guide Play Video AVCHD Play Pictures JPEG Play Music Copy Others Play all Video FUNCTION MENU DVD SD Card USB OK RETURN Play Video Playlists DVD RAM Play Pictures JPEG DVD Management Select for playback of d...

Page 14: ...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 anything that generates heat like a video cassette recorder etc Do not place in an area often subject to temperature changes Place in an area where condensation does not occur Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on...

Page 15: ...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 expose the terminals of the 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 exp...

Page 16: ...he card depending on the card provider a PIN may be demanded Enter the 4 digit code with the numbered buttons Note Be sure to insert the CAM horizontally into the slot Do not insert the CAM and Smart Card upside down For more details see the manual of the CAM and Smart Card or consult the dealer The Common Interface supports the modules according to DVB Specification and CI Plus Specification Unpl...

Page 17: ...evision 115 Set AV1 Output in the Setup menu 90 If the 21 pin Scart cable is connected with a Panasonic TV VIERA the following functions are available Direct TV Recording 72 Pause Live TV programme 73 Satellite cable Connect both satellite terminals LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2 to the satellite dish when you want to record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording Connect LNB IN 1 terminal ...

Page 18: ... go into the Power Save mode when the power is turned off Off It is possible to start quickly from standby mode The features of the power save function when the unit is in standby mode are as follows 1 Unit s Display is fixed to Automatic in the Setup menu 88 2 Unit s Display is changed to Bright in the Setup menu 3 It is possible to startup and start recording within several seconds Depending on ...

Page 19: ...assword can be adjusted in the Setup menu 90 Depending on the card in some cases its use together with this unit may be limited or not possible 16 9 When connected to a 16 9 widescreen television Pan Scan When connected to a 4 3 aspect television side picture is trimmed for 16 9 picture This setting may not work and the pictures may be shown in the letterbox style depending on the content Letterbo...

Page 20: ... Press the Blue button to display the list of category 2 Press 3 4 to select the desired item and press OK Operations in the TV Guide system 36 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the programme to view and press OK This is displayed only when the programme currently broadcasting is selected 3 Press 3 4 to select View and press OK To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT e ...

Page 21: ...the title and press OK To show other pages Press 9 Regarding DIRECT NAVIGATOR 39 To exit the screen Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Playing DVD Video TIMESLIP STATUS CREATE 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 RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAUSE STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL MANUALSKIP EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def...

Page 22: ...lly after the time to stop recording is reached This does not work during timer recordings 23 33 or while using Flexible Recording via AV input 57 To cancel Press REC on the main unit several times until the counter appears The time to stop recording is cancelled however recording continues To stop recording Press Refer to Operation during Recording 32 for detail information This operation will on...

Page 23: ...e timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the programme in the TV Guide and press OPTION 2 Press 3 4 to select Timer Rec Edit and press OK 33 step 3 When the TV Guide displays the empty TV Guide list Some digital broadcast may not send programme information Set the timer recording manually 33 Manually programming timer recording 33 To set the daily or weekly timer recordin...

Page 24: ... does not increase even after the contents are deleted TIMESLIP STATUS DIRECTTVREC RECMODE EXTLINK REC CREATE 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 RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAUSE STOP SLOW SEARCH SKIP PROG CHECK CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT DEL MANUALSKIP EXIT OK OPTION VOL 0 2abc 5jkl 8tuv 1 4ghi 7qrs p 3def 6mno 9xyz w DRIVE SELECT EXIT RETURN DEL OK DIRECT NA...

Page 25: ...ess OK 3 Press 3 4 to select On or Off and press OK If On is selected R R DL RW V R R DL After finalising the discs become play only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment However you can no longer record or edit RW Create the Top Menu Top Menu is a convenient function We recommend you create the menu before playing a RW disc on other equipment 4 Press 2 to confirm 7 Press 3 4 to select...

Page 26: ... the Digital Audio Output 87 Press STTL Press again to hide the subtitle Press AUDIO Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed e g Note You can not change the audio channel L R when Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On 86 When a programme of a digital broadcast includes audio signals subtitle and sub channel you can use the following operations to select...

Page 27: ...s a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step by step selection of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen List mode Four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altere...

Page 28: ...er recording Ext Link XP SP LP EP Recording modes and recording contents Recording mode DR HG HX HE HL XP SP LP EP FR below Quality that can be recorded Quality same as broadcasted HD quality and SD quality Quality produced by conversion 1 of broadcast data HD quality and SD quality SD quality only Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio 2 Subtitles Can be recorded Can be re...

Page 29: ... rate of approx 14 Mbps But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time Other recording modes title conversion or from external input 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 amo...

Page 30: ...taneous recording This function can only be used when two satellite cables are connected to the unit 17 and Two cables Same signal has been selected in Auto Setup 18 83 To record both programmes to the HDD Digital broadcast DR mode and Digital broadcast or external input Types of recording data for copyright protected titles Copying not restricted It can be copied for indefinite generations There ...

Page 31: ... mode or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode DR File Conversion DR File Conversion is a function that converts the titles in DR mode to other recording modes In general Data size of a title will be smaller than the original title after conversion You can save HDD capacity by deleting the original title after conversion Playing the disc on other players R R DL RW V R R DL The disc must be finalise...

Page 32: ...n Operation during Recording Check the recording programme Press STATUS e g while 2 programmes simultaneous recording Switch the input Press INPUT SELECT Switch to other channel Press W X CH Other operation 20 During the recording of an encrypted broadcast you cannot view or record another encrypted broadcast 22 Display the recording programme on the TV screen It is necessary to display the record...

Page 33: ...t Stop Press and hold 3 4 to alter the Start Start time and Stop Finish time in 15 minute increments Mode Recording modes and recording contents 28 XP SP LP EP FR can be selected when Channel is selected in AV input It will be fixed to DR mode if anything else is selected Renew Auto Renewal Recording 34 Input Name Press OK 76 Entering text 4 Press OK The timer programme is stored and the timer ico...

Page 34: ... OK Note If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or while playback is taking place from the HDD or while copying the programme will not be overwritten Instead the programme set for recording will be saved as a separate programme and this programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place When there is not enough space on the HDD the prog...

Page 35: ...rdings As for programmes with displayed on the timer recording list screen some portion or all of the programmes cannot be recorded Press PROG CHECK to confirm left It is not possible to simultaneously record multiple programmes from encrypted broadcasts Starting of the timer recording while executing other operation 100 Check change or delete a programme F Red Timer recording standby is activated...

Page 36: ... list Press W X CH To see programme information Programmes with the symbol Press STATUS Additional information programme name programme duration broadcast time description is available for these programmes Press 3 4 to scroll up and down To show other pages Press CH W Previous or X CH Next Press STATUS again to return to the programme list Landscape WED 27 05 2009 WED 27 05 2009 14 54 All DVB Chan...

Page 37: ...DivX Only previous stopped position is memorized The position is cleared if the unit is turned off Pause Press Press again or 1 PLAY to restart play Search Press 6 or 5 The speed increases up to 5 steps R R DL RW up to 3 steps Press 1 PLAY to restart play Audio is heard during first level search forward DivX Audio is not heard during all levels search Skip During play or while paused press or 9 Sk...

Page 38: ...t DVD V AVCHD DivX 1 Press TIME SLIP 2 Press 3 4 to select the time and press OK Play skips the specified time Each time you press 3 4 the time increases 3 or decreases 4 by 1 minute intervals Press and hold for 10 minute intervals Manual Skip Except DivX Press MANUAL SKIP Each time you press play restarts approximately 1 minute later Aspect Switch the aspect ratio of the screen 79 Create Chapter ...

Page 39: ...te Title Edit Title Grouped Titles OPTION 20 03 Thu Berge und Flüsse Ausgebildet in der Antarktis Die Rückkehr der Zombies Soccer Digest Die Rückkehr der Zombies ZDF Helicopter Informationen Ausgebildet in der Antarktis Ausgebildet in der Antarktis DV 21 02 02 04 10 Sat 04 10 Sat 29 10 Wed 29 10 Wed 29 10 Wed Start Time 22 46 Rec Time0 01 DR 29 10 Wed 29 10 Wed 01 01 Thu ZDF KiKa 3 sat 3 sat ZDFdo...

Page 40: ...tle Name and press OK 4 Enter the name 76 Entering text Even if the group name is changed the title names in the group will not be changed Note These functions are only available for videos and not available for music and still pictures To change the Genre Label HDD To play grouped titles HDD To edit the group of titles HDD Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page 001 002 Delete Title Edit Title Grouped T...

Page 41: ...ress OK SD Press 3 4 to select SD Card and press OK RAM RW VR Creation or editing of playlists cannot be done on this unit Preparation Insert a disc 1 While stopped Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Press 3 4 to select DVD and press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select Playlists and press OK 4 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the playlist and press OK e g RAM To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press ...

Page 42: ...t through the TV Successive play is not possible Playback is not possible during recording 1 While the file list is displayed Press OPTION 2 Press 3 4 to select Select Folder and press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select a folder and press OK The file list for the folder appears To return to the previous screen Press RETURN Playing DivX video contents ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created b...

Page 43: ...Subtitle Text and press OK 7 Press 3 4 to select Latin 1 Latin 2 or Cyrillic then press OK The initial setting is Latin 1 To exit the screen Press EXIT Types of subtitles text file that can be displayed Subtitles text that satisfy the following conditions can be displayed on this unit File format MicroDVD SubRip or TMPlayer File extension SRT srt SUB sub TXT or txt The DivX video file and subtitle...

Page 44: ...To show other pages Press 9 Multiple editing Select with 3 4 and press the Red button Repeat A check mark appears Press the Red button again to cancel 3 Press OPTION 4 Press 3 4 to select the operation and press OK If you select Edit press 3 4 to select the operation and press OK To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Social Economi Time Remaining 4...

Page 45: ...p Menu HDD Settings for the Change Thumbnail is saved when high speed copy is performed to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD Video format R R DL or RW 1Press 1 PLAY to start play 2Press OK when the image you want to use as a thumbnail is shown To change the thumbnail Restart play and press 3 4 to select Change then press OK at the point you want to change 3Press 3 4 to select Finish and press OK You canno...

Page 46: ... converted title may increase for some combinations of programme and recording mode DR File Conversion is stopped when the power is turned on while the recording mode is converting with power turned off Conversion will start from the beginning again once the power is turned off The converted one of a title including multiple video and audio content will contain only single video and audio content ...

Page 47: ...uped Titles OPTION 20 03 Thu DV 21 02 02 04 10 Sat 04 10 Sat 29 10 Wed 29 10 Wed 29 10 Wed Start Time 22 46 Titles 4 29 10 Wed 29 10 Wed 01 01 Thu DV OK RETURN Select Sports Video AVCHD Movie Not Viewed All Previous Next DIRECT NAVIGATOR Die Rückkehr der Zombies Ausgebildet in der Antarktis Ausgebildet in der Antarktis ZDFdokuk KiKa KiKa Helicopter Informationen Ausgebildet in der Antarktis Die Rü...

Page 48: ...le copying method Copy speed HDD RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW Copy Title Playing Copy The high speed copy may not be possible depending on the destination disc or the title to copy 50 When is high speed copy not possible RAM RW VR HDD Copy High speed RW HDD Copy Normal speed Before finalise R R DL RW V R R DL Cannot copy DVD V After finalise R R DL RW V R R DL HDD Copy Normal speed SD Video MPEG2 for...

Page 49: ...nding on the conditions such as the area where information is written or unique feature on the disc Copying titles that are copyright protected Copying not restricted There are titles that can only be handled by HDD or DVD RAM CPRM compatible discs only One generation copy is permitted You can copy to DVD RAM CPRM compatible discs only only once However the original title will be deleted 30 114 Yo...

Page 50: ...4 hours of free space in SP mode is needed on the HDD When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles to be copied to the disc is greater than 999 in total When stopping the copy during copy When High speed copying All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied When Normal Speed copying Copies until the point cancelled R R DL RW V R R DL RW If copy ...

Page 51: ...he recording drive settings Only when high speed copying Speed and recording mode when copying Titles in DR HG HX HE or HL modes Titles in XP SP LP EP or FR modes 1 When the copy destination disc does not have enough space copy will perform at normal speed in FR mode 2 Titles that were recorded with Rec for High Speed Copy 86 set to Off will be copied with normal speed In the following cases even ...

Page 52: ...les in DR mode and the recording mode other than High Speed is selected 2 Press 3 4 to select Subtitles and press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select Automatic or Off and press OK Automatic Subtitle selected in the Preferred Language in the Setup menu 85 will be copied Off Subtitle in the source titles will not be copied Finalise or Create Top Menu HDD R R DL RW V R R DL RW only 2 Press 3 4 to select Finalis...

Page 53: ...ect the destination and press OK To cancel all registered copying setting and lists After performing steps 1 2 52 1 Press 3 4 to select Cancel All and press OK 2 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations When a title still picture etc has been recorded or deleted at the copy source When steps have been taken for instance to turn off th...

Page 54: ...isplayed Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when Title 1 is selected from the Auto Play Select menu when finalising the disc 82 4 When the top menu is displayed Press 3 4 2 1 to select the title you want to start copying and press OK While playing in order all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top ...

Page 55: ...NU 2 Press 3 4 to select Others and press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select Ext Link Standby and press OK To cancel the external control 1 Turn on this unit 2 Press EXT LINK to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby EXT L disappears Note It will be recorded in standard definition quality even if the programme is in high definition During EXIT LINK standby mode or recording you cannot pr...

Page 56: ...ayback simultaneous rec and play switching of the broadcast or input cannot be performed Recording disc HDD Recording mode XP SP LP EP Preparation Press DRIVE SELECT to select the HDD drive When recording bilingual programmes select M1 or M2 on the external equipment When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC change the TV System to NTSC in the Setup menu 89 1 While stopped Press I...

Page 57: ...ord from equipment connected to the AV input terminals Preparation RAM If the disc is protected release protection 80 Setting the protection When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC change the TV System to NTSC in the Setup menu 89 1 While stopped Press INPUT SELECT to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected e g If you have connected to AV3 input terminals s...

Page 58: ... 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW Press 3 4 to select DVD and press OK SD Press 3 4 to select SD Card and press OK USB Press 3 4 to select USB and press OK Note Record playback or timer recording cannot be executed while copying 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 Copie...

Page 59: ...g list Copy 52 Please set the items in step 3 and 4 as shown below Copy Direction Source USB Copy Mode Format VIDEO SD Video on the Panasonic s video camera etc are automatically registered on the copy list 5 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds If the menu screen above is not displayed display it by performing the following oper...

Page 60: ...ay 61 To return to previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT If the menu screen left is not displayed display it by performing the following operation 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 RAM R R DL CD Press 3 4 to select DVD and press OK SD Press 3 4 to select SD Card and press OK USB Press 3 4 to select USB and press OK CD OK RETURN Slect file type Play Video DivX Play Pictures JPEG Play Cop...

Page 61: ... 4 to select the storage location and press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select the music playlist and press OK Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT While playing 1 Press OPTION 2 Press 3 4 to select Rotate RIGHT or Rotate LEFT and press OK Rotation information will not be stored in the following cases R R DL CD USB Still pictures When disc or card is protected When played on other equipment When copying pictures When c...

Page 62: ...d and press OK Editing still pictures JPEG SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted Play Video AVCHD Play Pictures JPEG Copy Video AVCHD Copy Video MPEG2 Copy Pictures JPEG SD Disc e g RAM DVD RAM DVD RAM is inserted Play Pictures JPEG OK RETURN Play Video Copy 04 02 2007 Total 9 08 09 2006 Total 19 RETURN OK Slideshow OPTION Press OK to display pictures Picture View Pictures by Date Page 01 01 001 0...

Page 63: ... and press OK Change Date HDD RAM Pictures by Date only Change the date of a folder and move the picture in it into the folder of the changed date 1Press 2 1 to select the item and press 3 4 to change 2Press OK You can also change the date of a picture Date folder of the original is maintained even if all original pictures were deleted after changing the date of folder Delete it if unrequired If t...

Page 64: ...information on up to 12 000 still pictures and 30 SD cards If additional still pictures are imported then the older information will be deleted USB HDD 1 While stopped Insert the USB memory The menu is automatically displayed Display items differ depending on what is recorded in the USB memory 2 Press 3 4 to select Copy Pictures JPEG and press OK 3 Press 2 1 to select Copy and press OK will be dis...

Page 65: ...Picture Album from HDD to RAM SD or from RAM to HDD SD When specifying another album as the copying destination select Album 7 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying To return to the previous screen in steps 1 to 7 Press RETURN To stop copying after step 7 Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds Note The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the copy list may not be the...

Page 66: ...ack Press 3 4 to select the track and press OK Reacquire the CD title Press the Yellow button To exit the screen Press EXIT Playback of track will stop Note When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes during music playback the screen saver is displayed only when the Screen Saver in the Setup menu is set to On 88 To return to the previous screen press RETURN Playing MP3 files Using t...

Page 67: ...the track and press OK To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT Playback of track will stop Note You cannot play music tracks on HDD while copying When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes during music playback the screen saver is displayed only when the Screen Saver in the Setup menu is set to On 88 To return to the previous screen press RETURN ...

Page 68: ...UT terminal only when Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS or MPEG is set to PCM 87 However in this case audio is output as 2ch from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Display Still Pictures Slideshow Sample pictures in this unit or pictures stored on the Album of the HDD can be played back as slideshow during playback of the music While playing the music Press the Red button Change the pictures to di...

Page 69: ... Album and track operation right Add to Playlist Edit Track Name Properties Edit Artist Name Delete Album and track operation right 70 68 Album and track operation Delete All Tracks While displaying Menu screen Delete all tracks in the HDD 1 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK 2 Press 2 1 to select Delete and press OK Once deleted the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored Make certain...

Page 70: ...ylist Press 3 4 to select the playlist and press OPTION e g while selecting playlist Edit the track in the playlist 1Press 3 4 to select the playlist and press OK 2Press 3 4 to select the track and press OPTION e g while selecting the track in playlist 5 Press 3 4 to select item and press OK To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT After performing steps 1 4 abov...

Page 71: ...ing capacity If titles or pictures are recorded then the number of albums that can be recorded will be reduced 1 While stopped Insert a disc or USB memory CD Music CD The unit starts accessing the Gracenote Database and searches for the title information If search results indicate that multiple titles were found Press 3 4 to select the appropriate title and press OK R R DL CD MP3 USB The menu is a...

Page 72: ...mark of Philips Megalogic registered trademark of Grundig SMARTLINK registered trademark of Sony What you can do with HDAVI Control and Q Link When the TV is on Easy playback VIERA Link Q Link When the TV is on and the following operations are performed the TV s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode VIERA Link or AV input mode Q Link and the TV displays the corresponding action Pictur...

Page 73: ...nalogue broadcast programmes during EXT LINK standby or recording Refer to other Note on page 75 To pause the TV programme you are watching Pause Live TV Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit VIERA Link 1 By using the TV remote control you can play discs using the Control Panel below and display the Top Menu for DVD Video 1 Press OPTION Note OPTION menu may be disabled when operating t...

Page 74: ...peed Internet service with a speed of at least 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 CASTTM function VIERA CASTTM Home screen is subject to change without notice The services through VIERA CASTTM are operated by their respective ser...

Page 75: ...equipment Programme being recorded cannot be played back Playback via DLNA compatible equipment cannot be done when this unit is in the following conditions While simultaneously recording 2 programmes While playing back a disc While simultaneously performing High speed copy and recording While displaying the Setup menu While executing functions using a network such as VIERA CAST There may be some ...

Page 76: ...itle timer recording Select Input Name in step 3 on page 33 Title Select Enter Title Name in step 4 on page 44 Disc Select Disc Name in step 1 of Providing a name for a disc on page 80 Album of still pictures HDD RAM SD Select Enter Album Name in step 4 Editing still pictures JPEG on page 62 Album Music HDD Select Edit Album Name in step 5 of Editing music on page 69 Track HDD Select Edit Track Na...

Page 77: ...e on off and select the language below Language HDD Except titles recorded in DR mode or copied from high definition video AVCHD format RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW RW VR Only discs that contain subtitle on off information Turn the subtitle on off Subtitle on off information cannot be recorded using this unit DivX Turn the subtitle on off and select the subtitle number Subtitle on off information can...

Page 78: ...precisely Progressive Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played 114 Film and video Auto Automatically 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...

Page 79: ...ar and the image is enlarged Please note that the right and left sides of the image are cut off when the black bar is not displayed Only when TV Aspect 88 is set to Letterbox Zoom The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4 3 image disappear and the image is enlarged Please note that the top and bottom sides of the image are cut off when the black bar is not displayed 4 Press OK Note The s...

Page 80: ...n the DVD Management window R R DL RW V R R DL With a finalised disc the name is displayed on the Top Menu RW The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other equipment after creating top menu To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT Common procedures SD TV Guide Play Video AVCHD Play Pictures JPEG Play Music Others Play all Video FUNCTION MENU DVD S...

Page 81: ...OK 3 Press 2 1 to select Start and press OK A message appears when formatting is finished Note Formatting normally takes a few minutes however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes RAM Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting This can render the disc or the card unusable 4 Press OK Note When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit it may not be possible to use it on any o...

Page 82: ...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 finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording RW RW discs contain no Top Menu data Top Menu is a conveni...

Page 83: ...fect the channel itself You can still select the channel from the All DVB Channels To change the name of a Favourite in the Favourite column 1 Press 1 2 Press the Red button User input screen appear 3 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a character and press OK Repeat this step to enter other characters To delete a character Press the Red button To delete all characters Press the Blue button 4 Press RETURN to...

Page 84: ...e interference in the pictures and sound 2 5 display orange The signal quality is basically adequate but brief interference in the pictures and sound is possible in isolated case Over 5 display green Optimum picture and sound quality Signal Strength The display for signal strength is grey 0 means signal strength is 0 10 means signal strength is 100 If the signal is too strong the display will chan...

Page 85: ...ss OK the title Soundtrack for DVD Video is displayed English German French Italian Spanish Dutch Swedish Original The original language of each disc will be selected Other The default language is the language setting selected when making the initial settings Subtitles When selecting this item and press OK the title Subtitles for DVD Video is displayed Automatic If the language selected for Soundt...

Page 86: ... made using the aspect ratio set in Aspect for Recording above Select the type of audio in advance from Bilingual Audio Selection 87 You are no longer able to switch the audio when watching a programme on an input channel on the TV connected to this unit Off DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Select the speed of high speed copying When using high speed copy compatible discs Maximum Normal Silent The no...

Page 87: ...t the type of audio recording from Audio Mode for DV Input 88 Digital Audio Output Press OK to show the following settings PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz It will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting in following cases The signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz The disc has copy protection On Signals are converted to 48 kHz C...

Page 88: ...hanged 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 91 to On Bright Dim Automatic The display turns dark during play and disappears when the unit is turned off It reappears momentarily if a button is pressed While using this m...

Page 89: ... To change the setting all at once PAL NTSC While stopped keep pressing and OPEN CLOSE on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds TV type Disc Titles recorded on HDD Yes No Multi system TV PAL NTSC PAL TV PAL NTSC 1 PAL60 NTSC TV PAL NTSC 2 HDMI Connection Press OK to show the following settings HDMI Video Mode Select On when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal On Off When the e...

Page 90: ...wing settings AV2 Input Set to RGB Video or RGB when receiving or recording RGB output from external equipment RGB Video RGB Video S Video Ext Link This setting cannot be made when the TV System is set to NTSC 89 Ext Link 1 When a Set Top Box etc which transmits a special control signal recordings via the 21 pin Scart cable is connected Start and stop timings of recording are controlled by the con...

Page 91: ...he correct time zone and press OK 4 Press RETURN Clock Time Automatic Time Zone Date Automatic Please set the clock OK access RETURN leave OK RETURN 15 45 39 27 5 2009 Off Time Zone below PIN Entry This PIN will be used for following controlling DVD Video playback Using VIERA CAST Make a note of PIN in case you forget it 1 Press 3 4 to select the number then press 1 You can also use the numbered b...

Page 92: ...s 2 1 to select Yes and press OK Note The numeric input range is between 0 and 255 Setting the DNS IP In most cases default settings can normally be used without making any changes When setting an assigned DNS server from your internet service provider perform the following settings After performing steps 1 5 left 6 Press 3 4 to select DNS IP Auto assignment and press 2 1 to select Off 7 Press 3 4...

Page 93: ...n Testing The test is in progress OK The connection is completed Press RETURN to exit Failed Please check the connection and settings RETURN Proxy Server Settings Initialize Proxy Address Proxy Port Number OK 0 Connection Test 0 Proxy Port Number Please input HTTP Proxy Server Port Number and press OK The number will be set to 0 by pressing OK when there is no number input Press DEL button if a wr...

Page 94: ...wnloading on this unit fails or this unit is not connected to the Internet then you can 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 global cs Software firmware of CAM compatible CI Plus can be updated automatically from broadcasts Availability of software firmware update is detected while viewing t...

Page 95: ...ay and operation is impossible To cancel the HOLD function Press and hold OK and RETURN simultaneously until X HOLD disappears Television operation e g 01 0 1 10 1 0 CH PAGE CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL 2abc 5jkl 8 1 4ghi 7p 3def 6mno 9w Turn TV on off Input select Volume Channel Select 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 O...

Page 96: ...our Connecting a television with AUDIO VIDEO terminals Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals Required setting Component Resolution setting in the Setup menu 90 OPTICAL LAUDIO OUT PCM BITSTREAM COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO L R Y R P B P AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN Audio Video cable Television s rear panel This unit s rear panel OPTICAL LAUDIO OUT PCM BITSTREAM COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ...

Page 97: ...GB S VIDEO AV This unit s rear panel VCR or Set Top Box s rear panel 21 pin Scart cable Connect the unit directly to the television If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly When connecting to a television with a built in VCR Connect to the inpu...

Page 98: ...ht protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal PC monitors etc Depending on the unit images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI HDMI switching cable Audio cannot be output Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver Regarding VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM function When connecting with a Panasonic TV VIERA or a receiver equipped with the HDAV...

Page 99: ...can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST for example YouTube Picasa Web Albums Current as of December 2009 74 VIERA CAST requires a broadband Internet connection Dial up Internet connections cannot be used Automatically acquire the title of the CD Automatically acquire the title of the CD or the information about the artist 71 Update the software firmware of...

Page 100: ...l speed mode Copying a title in high speed mode with finalising or creating Top Menu Copying HD Video AVCHD format Editing still pictures or music Copying still pictures Copying music Formatting Finalising Creating Top Menu RW Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6589 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali Bang...

Page 101: ...y on other players in HDD and disc information 9 Can I copy to a disc at high speed copy Yes you can But you may not high speed copy depending on the disc to copy or the title 50 Depending on the disc type the maximum speed varies Is it possible to copy to the disc SD card or USB memory after copying HD video AVCHD format to the HDD It can be copied to the disc It will be copied with SD quality It...

Page 102: ...mpatible folder in this unit 113 No SD card No valid SD card The card is not inserted If this message is displayed with a compatible card already inserted turn off the unit remove and then re insert the card 15 The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match 112 Not enough space in the copy destination Create space by deleting any unnecessary items 24 45 81 Delete one or more...

Page 103: ... stands for a number The software firmware is being updated You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete 94 U50 The terminal antenna cable or dish is short circuited as for both LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2 Check the connection status 17 U50 1 The terminal antenna cable or dish is short circuited as for LNB IN 1 Check the connection status 17 U50 2 The terminal antenna cable or dish is short ...

Page 104: ...d to standby The clock does not display when Power Save is set to On Ensure Power Save is set to Off 91 Available disc space display is showing different from what was used Available disc space display may be different from actual Varying may be large especially when recorded in DR mode U88 is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected The unit is carrying out the recovery process Do the following t...

Page 105: ... and hold and 1 PLAY on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting The setting will change to interlace 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 89 When this unit is connected with an HDMI...

Page 106: ...d is connected When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable Set Power Save to Off in the Setup menu 91 This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA Link HDAVI Control 4 or later For details please read the operating instructions for the TV Cannot record Cannot copy You can not record to the disc by pressing the REC or timer recording RAM RW V R R DL RW The disc is unformatted Format the disc 81 T...

Page 107: ...is coming from the rotating disc When recording or high speed copying to a disc the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal however this is not a problem If you want copy to perform more quietly select Normal Silent in DVD Speed for High Speed Copy in the Setup menu 86 The quality has dropped when the title in HDD is copied to the disc Titles in HD quality titles recorded in DR mode o...

Page 108: ...perly Time Slip does not work when the unit s TV System settings are different from the title recorded on the disc 89 Slow motion playback in reverse does not work for AVCHD AVCHD Reverse frame by frame cannot be done Frame by frame backward for titles that have copied the AVCHD will be reversed in 10 frame units Slow motion and frame by frame do not work with the title recorded from radio service...

Page 109: ...ble with this unit 113 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 11 If inserted during playback recording or copying etc the USB memory may not be recognized by this unit You can use USB memories with capacities up to 128 GB USB memory cannot be operated Turn the power of this unit off once and...

Page 110: ...perating instructions 3 Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit and after this unit s screen is displayed check that HDAVI Control is working The Control Panel does not appear The Control Panel is only displayed when connected to a TV with HDAVI Control 2 or later function 73 The operation on this unit music playback etc is interrupted The operation on this unit may be interrupted...

Page 111: ...75 termination Component video output PAL 576i 576p 720p 1080i NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i Y 1 0 Vp p 75 termination PB 0 7 Vp p 75 termination PR 0 7 Vp p 75 termination Audio Recording system Dolby Digital 2ch XP SP LP EP FR mode Linear PCM XP mode Dolby Digital Max 5 1ch DVB S S2 DR HG HX HE HL mode Dolby Digital Plus Max 5 1ch DVB S S2 DR mode MPEG 2ch DR mode Audio in AV1 AV2 21 pin AV3 pin jac...

Page 112: ...ng conversion and transfer is possible from USB device to HDD After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD is completed the playback becomes possible 8 SD Video Entertainment Video Profile 9 Design rule for Camera File system unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Playable media R R DL CD USB File format DivX Files must hav...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...the loudest and softest sounds This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly Film and video DVD Videos are recorded using either film or video This unit can determine which type has been used then uses the most suitable method of progressive output Finalise A process that makes play of a recorded CD R CD RW DVD R etc possible on equipment that can play such media You can...

Page 115: ...the aerial direction The numbered values displayed do not indicate the strength of the signal but the quality of the signal the signal to noise ratio or S N The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions seasons time day night region length of the cable that is connected to the aerial etc Subnet mask Enables efficient network use A set of numbers which identify which part of the I...

Page 116: ...5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license under U S Patent 5 451 942 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Out and...

Page 117: ...y practice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 This application or device contains software from Gracenote Inc of Emeryville California Gracenote The software from Gracenote the Gracenote Software ...

Page 118: ...3 Title 24 Digital Audio Output settings 87 Digital broadcast Digital channel information 26 Signal Condition 84 Multi Audio 26 85 Select channel 20 Sub Channel 26 Subtitle 26 85 Update Channel List 84 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title 21 Discs Disc Name 80 Discs that cannot be played 10 Discs you can use for recording and play 8 Format 81 Play only discs 10 Protection 80 DiSEqC 114 Display Digital channel i...

Page 119: ... control code 91 Repeat Play 78 Resume play function 37 SD card Copy HD Video 58 Copy SD Video 59 Copy Still picture 64 Format 81 Insert 15 Play HD Video 41 Play Still picture 60 Supported formats 11 SD Video Copy 59 Select channel 20 Setup menu 83 Signal Condition 84 Simultaneous rec and play 32 Slideshow 61 Smart Card 16 Software firmware Update 94 Soundtrack 77 Specifications 111 Still picture ...

Page 120: ...EN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PA...

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